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Annie K. Carter

Annie K. Carter, 97, of Cincinnati, Ohio, passed away on May 4, 2025, after being born in Scooba, Mississippi on January 27, 1928. Visitation will be held on May 17, 2025, from 10:00 am to 11:00 am at the Walker Funeral Home - Walnut Hills Chapel, followed immediately by a funeral service. Interment will take place at Baltimore Pike Cemetery, with Walker Funeral Home and Crematory handling arrangements for the Carter family. Friends and family are invited to share memories and condolences on the "Tribute Wall" or send flowers in her memory.

John H. "Chick" Haskamp

Chick (John) passed away at age 95 on May 2, 2025, reuniting with his wife Pat after 61 years of marriage. He is survived by his four children, 11 grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren, and 2 great-great-grandchildren, as well as his brother Pete, sisters Ruth, Caryl, and Joy, and many other relatives. Known for his storytelling and enjoying cigars while sitting on his porch or riding his tractor, Chick was the owner of Ideas & Ad Ventures for 17 years and a Korean War veteran. Visitation and Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. John the Baptist Church on May 9, 2025, with burial to follow at the church cemetery.

Clyde Lee Beard Jr.

Clyde Lee Beard Jr., 66, of Cincinnati, Ohio, passed away on April 27, 2025, having been born on July 18, 1958. Visitation will be held from 10:00-11:00 am on May 17, 2025, at the House of Joy, immediately followed by a funeral service. Interment will take place at Spring Grove Cemetery in Cincinnati. Walker Funeral Home and Crematory is assisting the Beard family during this difficult time.

Ruth M. Kenkel

Ruth Kenkel, born July 24, 1928, passed away on May 2, 2025, at age 96, leaving behind a legacy of compassion and creative expression. She was the wife of the late Dr. Henry J. Kenkel and is survived by three sons (Henry, Thomas, and Jeffrey), while being preceded in death by her son James and all ten of her siblings. Ruth was passionate about calligraphy and was an active member of her church community, participating in both the choir and bell choir. A visitation will be held at Frederick Funeral Home followed by a Mass at St. James Church on May 12, with donations requested to Doctors Without Borders or Catholic Relief Services in lieu of flowers.

Edward Landenwitsch Jr.

Edward Bernard Landenwitsch Jr., 78, passed away on April 28, 2025, after a life dedicated to his career in accounting and service as a Vietnam War veteran. A devoted family man, Edward was known for his unique tradition of creating annual "Top 100" song lists and his passion for coaching youth sports. He enjoyed attending the Kentucky Derby with his wife Beverly and was an avid sports enthusiast, particularly of football and Xavier University Basketball. Edward is survived by his wife, three children, five siblings, three grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren, leaving behind a legacy of love and service to others.

William F. Hunter III

William F. Hunter, III, aged 71, of Hamilton, Ohio, passed away on May 1, 2025, having been born in Cincinnati, Ohio on June 26, 1953. A visitation will be held on May 10, 2025, at the Omega Christian Center in Cincinnati from 9:00 am to 10:00 am, followed immediately by the funeral service. After the service, interment will take place at Rest Haven Memorial Park. Walker Funeral Home and Crematory is handling the arrangements for the Hunter family during this difficult time.

Frank D Herman

Frank D. Herman, aged 74, passed away on April 30, 2025, leaving behind five siblings and five nieces and nephews. He was known for his gentle spirit and meticulous attention to detail, which shone through in his passion for music and his artistic creations including paintings, weavings, and drawings. His artwork serves as his lasting legacy, bringing inspiration and joy to those who knew him. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on May 8, 2025, at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church in Anderson Township.

Virginia Lee Pierce

Virginia L. Pierce ("Jenny"), born March 3, 1937, passed away on May 4, 2025, at age 88. After working for Southwest Local School District for 37 years until her retirement in 2011, she was known for her candy-making skills and passionate support of University of Kentucky and Harrison Wildcat sports. Jenny was predeceased by her parents, two husbands, two children, and two sisters, but leaves behind two daughters, seven grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren, 9 great-great-grandchildren, and a sister. Services will be held at Neidhard-Minges Funeral Home in Harrison, Ohio, with burial to follow at New Haven Cemetery.

Harold J. Schuck

Harold J. Schuck passed away on May 3, 2025, at the age of 82. He was the husband of the late Patricia L. Schuck, father to Suzanne and Kim, and grandfather to five grandchildren. Harold is survived by his two brothers, Donald and Alvin, and was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Gladys Schuck. A funeral mass will be held on May 8 at St. John-The-Baptist Church, followed by burial with military honors at New Haven Cemetery.

Karla LaVonne Sferro

Karla LaVonne Sferro, born February 5, 1939, in Ashland, OH, passed away on April 29, 2025, at age 86 in Urbana, OH. She was a dedicated school aide at Schwab Middle School and was known for her infectious laughter, stylish personality, and love of shopping and Elvis music. Karla is survived by her three children, multiple siblings, eight grandchildren, and seven great-grandchildren, while being preceded in death by her parents, husband Robert, and four siblings. A memorial service celebrating her life will be held on May 30, 2025, at Arlington Memorial Gardens.

Gidget Renee Armstrong

Gidget Renee Armstrong, 59, of Loveland, Ohio, passed away on May 1, 2025, in Cincinnati. Born on October 7, 1965, in Cincinnati, Gidget's visitation will be held on Friday, May 9, 2025, from 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm at the Greater Emanuel Apostolic Temple, followed immediately by the funeral service. Family and friends are invited to gather to honor her memory and share condolences. Walker Funeral Home and Crematory is handling the arrangements for the Armstrong family.

Diane Cook

Diane Cook (Richardson), 70, passed away peacefully on May 4, 2025, leaving a lasting impression on those who knew her. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dan Cook, and is survived by her two sons, Jason and Sean, their wives, four grandchildren, and five step-children. Known for her strong will and determination, Diane's passing serves as a reminder of life's brevity. Her family will honor her memory with a private celebration of life ceremony.

Jack Lardinais

Jack Lardinais, 88, died peacefully on April 30, 2025, in Loveland, OH. Born in Toledo in 1937, Jack worked in hardwood flooring before pursuing his passion for dog grooming, and enjoyed painting and singing with the Cincinnati Men's Chorus. He and his spouse Thomas Vaughn spent their retirement wintering in Florida and traveling internationally. Jack is survived by his brother, numerous nephews and nieces, and will be laid to rest next to Thomas at Spring Grove Cemetery following services at St. Cecilia Catholic Church on May 9th.

Carolyn Louise Lipscomb

Carolyn Louise Lipscomb, 78, of Burlington, Kentucky, passed away on May 5, 2025, leaving behind her husband William and six children. She is survived by her brother Kenneth Stein, fifteen grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren, though she was preceded in death by her parents, two sons, a sister, and a brother. Carolyn enjoyed crafting and camping, and especially cherished time spent with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. A funeral service will be held on May 8, 2025, at Newcomer Cremations, Funerals & Receptions in Erlanger, Kentucky, with memorial contributions directed to the American Diabetes Association.

Donald Lacy Parks

Donald Lacy Parks, 84, passed away peacefully on April 29, 2025, at the Laurels of Milford in Ohio. Born in Kentucky in 1940, he earned degrees in history/geography and library sciences before teaching for 32 years at Anderson High School, followed by 15 years teaching Saturday School and Alternative School. An avid enthusiast of photography, motorcycling, and music, Don enjoyed many motorcycle trips with his wife Lana, including a 7,000-mile tour of the Western United States. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, his son, daughter, six grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren.

John Diener

John "Jack" Diener, a 1967 Elder High School graduate and former tech engineer with RA Consultants and Cincinnati Water Works, passed away on May 3rd at age 76. He was the beloved husband of Louise and a loving father to John "Jack" and Kristine, as well as stepfather to Mychelle, Tony, and Dustin. Jack was a cherished grandfather, step-grandfather, great-grandfather, and step-great-grandfather to many, and brother to the late Margie Diener. A memorial gathering will be held on May 17th at Neidhard-Minges Funeral Home, with donations accepted to Hospice of Cincinnati.

Christine Kastner

Christine Kastner passed away on May 2nd at the age of 93, leaving behind numerous nieces, nephews, and their children who cherished her fun-loving personality. She was preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Hildegarde Kastner, her sisters Ursula and Susanna, and several other family members. Christine was remembered fondly for taking her nieces and nephews on trips in her 1965 Mustang to the Cincinnati Zoo and Coney Island, and for maintaining a meticulous garden. Services will be held on May 9th, beginning with a visitation at Neidhard-Minges Funeral Home, followed by a funeral mass at St. Lawrence Church and entombment at St. Joseph Old Cemetery.