All Obituaries

Carole (nee Benson) Ziegler, of West Harrison, passed away on October 22, 2021, at the age of 90.  Carole was born on May 3, 1931, to James and Marcella (nee Hodges) Benson.  She married Gene Ziegler on July 1, 1950, and they were blessed with two children: Rodney “Gene” and Roxanne. Carole worked as a Fancy Stitcher at US Shoe until it’s closure.  If you ever were at Carole’s home, you know that you would never leave hungry.  She enjoyed spending...

It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Kalen Todd Wolfe.  He fought the good fight,  he has finished his race, and we have kept our faith. On Friday, October 15, 2021 as a beautiful rainbow appeared over Cincinnati, Kalen finished his race at his young age of 42.  His family doesn’t want to remember the end but in how he lived his life.  He was born on March 22, 1979, the first born of Todd and Debbie (nee Stone) Wolfe.  He graduated East...

Robert John Doyle Jr., of Harrison, passed away on October 17, 2021 at the age of 53. He was born on April 2, 1968 in Cincinnati to Robert John Sr. and Harriett (nee Rolfes) Doyle. He was a 1986 St. Xavier graduate.  Robert worked as a Chemical Operator at BASF from 1999 until his medical leave in 2016. He married Marissa Spurgeon in 2003. Robert enjoyed being involved in the Scouts.  He was Scout Master for BSA girls troop 1693 United Methodist church Bright/Logan Indiana. Current...

Darlene G. Mercer, of Dillsboro, passed away on October 18, 2021, at the age of 87. She was born in Lewisville, Ohio on May 22, 1934, to Wesley and Emma (nee Hoff) Weber. Darlene was the beloved wife of the late Marion Kahrig, the late Charles Hearing, and the late C. Norman Mercer. Darlene and Marion Kahrig were blessed with three children: Rick, Randy, and Candy Jo. Darlene was a member of Beta Sigma Phi and the Red Hat Society. Darlene was a very artistic and creative person. She enjoyed...

William Lester Loos, of Winter Park, FL, passed away on Oct 8, 2021 at the age of 81.  He was born in Hamilton, Ohio the son of Harold and Ruth (nee Brunner) Loos.  William graduated William Henry Harrison High School 1959 and served in the US Army.  Bill was a line inspector for General Motors retiring in the 1980's.  He then moved to Florida to be closer to his mom and brother. Bill enjoyed bowling, and watching car racing, football, and Red's baseball. Bill...

Myla (nee Thompson) Strunk, of Crosby Township, passed away on October 12, 2021 at the age of 88.  She was born on September 29, 1933 to George and Matilda (nee Wurtzelbacher) Thompson. She married Warren I Strunk and they were blessed with two children: Warren and Sharon.  Myla was a true homemaker of her time.  It made her happy to care for her husband and children.  She made the best homemade noodles, which many in the family have tried to recreate...

Kenneth F. Buschur, of Whitewater Township, Ohio, passed away on October 11, 2021, at the age of 70. Kenneth was born on January 4, 1951, to William F. and Loralie (nee Watkins) Buschur. He graduated from LaSalle High School in 1969 and joined the U.S. Airforce, where he served for three years. On September 9, 1978, he married Carol Moseley, and together they were blessed with two children: Michael and Jean Marie. Ken loved the outdoors. He was a skier, working at Perfect North Slopes...

William L. Castellini, of Cincinnati, OH, passed away on October 11, 2021, at the age of 79. Born on January 17, 1942, he began his forever with Kathleen Backs on November 10, 1976, spending nearly 45 years raising & loving their 14 children. His family, friends, & fans knew him as “Bengal Bill” no.1 fan of the Cincinnati Bengals. A passionate Husband, Father, Grandfather, Friend, & Mentor to many, who had a love of life that was contagious, a wardrobe that was...

Leo H. Rolfes Jr., of Harrison, Ohio passed away on October 11, 2021, at the age of 78. He was born in Hamilton, Ohio to Leo Sr. and Carolyne (nee Anthony) Rolfes. On August 8, 1964, he married Jo Ann Schaumloeffel, and they were blessed with two children, Lee and Jenny. In his professional career, Leo worked as a criminal investigator for the IRS, oversaw security and warehouse operations for Victory Wholesale Grocers in Springboro, Ohio, and was an independent private investigator. He...

Steven E. Donawerth, passed away on October 11, 2021 at the age of 59. He was born to Ivan E. and Rose Mary (nee Pauckner) Donawerth.  Steven married Michelle on November 6, 2004.  He worked for Express Scripts.  Steven’s world was his two sons: Grayson and Ben.  He enjoyed teaching them the basics of fixing things and they loved metal detecting together.  Steve had a passion for cooking and enjoyed being creative in the kitchen.  He was also a good...