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    • About Us
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Author: Memorial Committee

On This Day RemembrancesApril 3, 2026April 25, 2025By Memorial Committee

Patrolman Anthony “Tony” Schaefer | Cincinnati Police Division

Tony was born as Anton Schaefer on December 3, 1826 in the village of Lohne in the Grand Duchy of Oldenburg in Germany. He immigrated to the United States and to Cincinnati between 1840 and 1850. He married Maria Agnes (Gausepohl) Meyer… <Read the full story>

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Laid to RestApril 2, 2026By Memorial Committee

Police Chief Michael Wayne Allen (1943-2026)

Chief Allen died on March 28, 2026 in Florida. Chief Allen was cremated and there will be no funeral services.

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Laid to RestMarch 27, 2026By Memorial Committee

Deputy William Luther “Bill” McGaha
(1932-2026)

We are advised by retired Deputy Sheriff Leonard Rodney McGaha that Deputy McGaha died at the age of 93. We will update this obituary when more data is received.

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Laid to RestMarch 26, 2026By Memorial Committee

Officer Stephen M. Ruholl
(1943-2026)

We are advised of his recent death. We will update this obituary when more information is available.

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