Although she never gave herself credit for the warmth and depth of her poetry, Suzanne Johnson was expressive and personal in her writing. This is one of her poems that speaks of her life as a young girl: Where I’m From By Suzanne Johnson I’m from hollyhocks and tobacco fields
Profiles
Stories about new members and attenders, as well as memorials
Remembering Naomi Oetzel
Naomi Oetzel, 85, passed away on April 13, 2020. Naomi attended Wilmington College, where she earned a teaching certificate. In April of 1953, she married Charles Oetzel, and the two lived in the New Richmond, Ohio area for nearly 60 years. Charles, who died in 2015, had joined Cincinnati Friends
Remembering Lou Schnier
Long-time member Lou Schnier, 89, passed away on February 17, 2020 due to complications from a stroke. Lou initially attended other churches in his home town of Ft. Thomas, KY, until he discovered Cincinnati Friends Meeting. He was pleased when he came to worship and saw one of his favorite
Remembering Our Beloved Departed
Cincinnati Friends mourn the loss of two individuals who brought Light and love to our Meeting. Mildred Griswold Mildred Griswold, our oldest member, passed away January 30, 2020, at the age of 102. She had been a member of our Meeting since November 8, 1964. She and her daughter, Sandy,
Welcome to a New Young Friend
Our Young Friends enjoyed getting to know more about each other during our summer Game Night. We welcomed one of our newest Young Friends, Sara Ann Myers. Sara is now in the fourth grade in Milford. She enjoys reading, riding her bike, music (including a love for classical music that