All Obituaries

Michael Rudolph Schwarte died peacefully on Thursday May 19, 2022, surrounded by his loving family.  He was 73 years old. "Rudy" was born on September 2, 1948 in Cincinnati, Ohio to Ken Schwarte & Mary Margaret Bagot.  He was the eldest brother to Rick, Ron and Randy (Jennifer).  He attended Taylor High School before jump-starting his career in automobile sales.  At the age of 15, Rudy met a beautiful young girl in the parking lot of Frisch's Big...

We are sad to announce the passing of Robert “Franklin” Ballou, the beloved husband of 61 years of the late Montie “Lois” Ballou. He died at the age of 87 on May 14, 2022.He was the beloved father of 3; loving grandfather of 7; great grandfather of 9; and dear brother of 11 siblings. Franklin was born in Tateville, KY, and moved to Cincinnati, OH, for a 30-year career with Fisher Body and General Motors, retiring at the age of 48 to continue a nearly 60-year career of...

Brumley, Vernon Lee, Passed away, May 13, 2022, age 77.  He was the devoted husband of Antoinette "Toni" Brumley for 25 years and the beloved brother of Russell (Debbie Hinder) Brumley. Also survived by many loving family members and friends. Visitation will be held at the funeral home on Tuesday May 17th from 9:30 am until time of funeral service at 11 am. Interment to follow at Vine St Hill Cemetery.

Devoted wife of the late Michael Crawley, Loving mother of Dawn (Jason) Gooding. Dear grandmother of Matthew Wolf and Alex Gooding. Also survived by  her sister Delesia (Tony) Williams; niece Jennifer (Brian) Perkins; nephews Joshua and Cole Williams. Passed away, May 10, 2022. Visitation will be held Wednesday May 18th from 6-8 pm at the funeral home. Funeral service on Thursday at 12:30 pm. Burial to follow at Resthaven Memorial park

Sarah Brinson, age 24, passed away  peacefully in her sleep on April 9, 2022. She is survived by her mother, Shelly Wall;  father, Michael Brinson; Stepmother, Mary Spies; Stepfather William DeVito (Vito); five sisters, Alyssa, Alexis, Alicia, Ashley, Angel; Grandmother, Bonny Petrie; Grandfather, Bill McMillian; and many Aunts, Uncles and Cousins.  Sarah enjoyed life to the fullest and loved spending time with friends...

  Randall H. Harris, devoted husband and father, passed away on April 6th, 2022.  Randy, was a hardworking man who lived a life dedicated to providing for his family.  He loved God, the City of Norwood where he spent many years in service, and the world champion Atlanta Braves.  Randy’s presence in the community was marked by a well kept yard, and a friendly wave or conversations from his porch to all passersby.   Randy is survived by his wife of 50...

Pam was a loving mother and friend to all. She was Mom or Grandma Pam to so many. She loved everyone and never knew a stranger. She was preceded  in death by her father, Charles Glenn Strunk; stepfather, John Hester; brother in law, Jerry Vail; granddaughter, Ashley Marie Strunk and nephew, Brian Strunk. She leaves to cherish her memory mother, Glenna Hester; daughter, Sharon Nicole Johnson ( Jeremiah) grandchildren, Jacob Tyler Strunk ( Natasha Foley), Katelyn Jade Johnson (Tanner...

David Ray Marcus, Sr. was welcomed in this world on August 6, 1963 to Verna Lee Marcus and Robert Kenneth White, Jr. at Cincinnati General Hospital and called to his heavenly home March 27th, 2022 at St. Elizabeth Hospital, Edgewood. He was your neighborhood handy man and also a jack of all trades. Growing up he was known as "Pete" in the boxing ring. On his down time, you would catch him at a buddy's fishing. He is survived by his children David Ray...

Earl "Max"  N. Maxey  age 80 was born on November 24, 1941 and passed away on March10, 2022. Earl loved the game of golf and loved to teach young people how to golf.  He was devoted husband of the late Mitzi G. Barker- Maxey; loving brother-in-law of Glenda Kelch and Don Kelch; loving uncle of Brittney Kelch and Scott Kelch and great uncle to Apryl Freitag; father of Sherry Maxey, Daryl Maxey, Shelli Clark (Rich) and David Maxey. He had several grandchildren...

Eric Branch son of William and Bertha Branch passed away suddenly March 6, 2022 at the age of 56. He was the beloved father of three, Brittany, Courtney and Eric Jr.; grandfather of four Miah, Catalina, Selena and Malani. Eric was a long time mechanic and was always there when anyone needed a helping hand. He loved WWE Wrestling and playing softball. But most of all he loved his family and friends. He  was a strong man and had the biggest heart. Eric will always and forever be in our...