Obituaries
Barbara P. Marty
Apr 21, 2025
Barbara Porter Marty "Barb", age 85 of Wyoming, Ohio passed away on Monday, April 21, 2025. She was born to Clarence "Bud" and Marjorie Porter on September 1, 1939. Barbara is survived by her loving husband, Terry of 62 years; children: Kimberly M. Stewart (Ted), Melissa M. Marty, Virgil Lemarr (father of Quinn and Kaitlyn), Kurt A. Marty (Melissa), and...
David F. Hodapp
Apr 20, 2025
Hodapp, David F., beloved husband of the late Molly T. Hodapp (nee McKenna), loving father of Ellen (Mike) Dillon, Dave (Callie) Hodapp, Susan (Chris) Arnold and Andy (Libby) Hodapp, cherished Pop of John and Alex Dillon, Abby and Louie Hodapp, McKenna, Morgan and Brennan Arnold, Nate, Emily and Katie Hodapp, brother of Carolyn (late Sam) West, Martha (late Brendan) Korte,...
Susan M. Bible
Apr 19, 2025
Susan M. Bible, fondly known as Sue, passed away on April 19, 2025, at the age of 78 in Cincinnati, Ohio. Born on January 1, 1947, in Dyersburg, Tennessee, Sue was a vibrant spirit whose life was filled with love, laughter, and a profound dedication to her family.
Sue is survived by her loving husband, Gregory Bible. Their bond was one...
Sylvia Clare Busken
Apr 17, 2025
Sylvia Clare Busken (nee Hutchinson) passed away on April 17, 2025 at the age of 94. She was born in 1930 in Cincinnati to Harry and Hilda Hutchinson. Sylvia spent most of her life in the College Hill area where she met Sylvester J. Busken, whom she married in 1951. She became the loving mother of Ann (Lino) Salzano, Mary...
Paul Joseph Ficker
Apr 17, 2025
Paul Joseph Ficker, 68, went home to be with the Lord on April 17, 2025.
Paul was born on October 17, 1956 in Cincinnati, Ohio to Warren and Mary Lou Ficker.
He was a graduate of Roger Bacon High School (Class of 1974).
He happily married his soulmate, Karen Marie Ficker (Kuhl), on April 17, 1982.
Karen and Paul remained happily married for 39...
Bonnie K Bishop
Apr 16, 2025
Bonita “Bonnie” K. Bishop, age 77, of Cincinnati, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, April 16, 2025.
Born on June 3, 1947, in Cincinnati to John Bedford Bishop and Gertrude Dolores Bishop, Bonnie cherished her childhood adventures, especially the time she spent with her beloved grandparents, Walter and Florence Bishop and Gertrude and Harry Steinwart. She often shared fond stories of...
Traci A. Noonan
Apr 15, 2025
Traci A. Noonan, born on June 17, 1959, in Cincinnati, Ohio, passed away peacefully on April 15, 2025, surrounded by her family after an eight-month battle with cancer. Traci’s journey through life was marked by a profound love for her family and an indomitable spirit that inspired all who knew her.
As a graduate of McAuley High School in 1977, Traci...
Mary Ann Colson
Apr 15, 2025
COLSON, Mary Ann (nee Wienhold). Beloved mother of Judy (Paul Graybill) Wright and the late Gary W. Colson. Devoted grandmother of Lee (Tara Diaz) Wright and Ryan (Lauren) Colson. Cherished great-grandmother of Ian Wright and Kylie and Tyler Colson. Dear sister of Roy (Janet) Wienhold and Carolyn (Bill) Becker. Also survived by her dog Lucky and numerous nieces, nephews and...
Edward J. Schlef Sr.
Apr 15, 2025
Edward J. Schlef Sr., a cherished member of the Cincinnati community, passed away on April 15, 2025, at the age of 94. Born on March 22, 1931, in Cincinnati, Ohio, Edward lived a life characterized by his generosity, quick wit, and intelligence.
For many years, Edward dedicated his professional life as a foreman at United Dairy Farmers, where he made a...
Kenneth Nelson Abney
Apr 14, 2025
LTC Kenneth N Abney, of Liberty Township, Ohio, passed away April 14, 2025. Ken was born in Dayton, Ohio, October 26, 1948, to Kenneth and Essie (Powell) Abney. He was a 1967 graduate of Miamisburg High School.
After high school, Ken enlisted in the US Army where he specialized as a medic. His passion for health care and helping others led...
Julius Caesar Hicks
Apr 14, 2025
Julius was known for being industrious and was a loving Husband, Father, Grandfather and Great grandfather. Julius was raised on a farm and carried those hard-working values throughout his life. Julius would come home from work and change into his work clothes, work outside on projects until dinner was ready and then go back out to work on his projects...
Sceleta Mildred Tucker
Apr 14, 2025
Beloved wife of Robert Milton Tucker. Loving mother of Farrel Lee Tucker, Diana Teresa & Mark Faulkner, Myra Jean Tucker & Michael Blake. Dear grandmother of Serena, Jeremy & Katie, Daniel, Joshua & Allison, Miranda, Maci & Kris, Mathan & Ashley, Madison & Devon, Michael Jr & Lexie, and Mia. Dear great grandmother of Cash, Isabella, Tyson, Brennen, Clayton, Westen, Rylin,...
Andrew W. “Andy” Test
Apr 13, 2025
TEST, Andrew W. “Andy”. Beloved husband of 41 years to the late Linda J. Test (nee Wheeler) Loving father of Nicole (the late Mark) Pickering, Natasha (Steve) Rook and Joshua Test. Cherished grandfather of Evan, Lindsey, Maddalyn, Gabriel, Ashton and Bryan. Andrew is preceded in death by his father Andre’ Test, mother Marie Hayes and granddaughters Savannah Pickering and Olivia...

Judy A. Mitchell
Apr 13, 2025
MITCHELL, Judy A. Preceded in death by her parents Robert and Carol Mynatt. Loving mother of Julie (Shane) Soniat, Rick (Christina) Mitchell and Alan Mitchell. Grandmother of Tucker and Wren Mitchell. Sister of Richard (Dana) Mynatt. Passed away April 13, 2025 at the age of 59. A Graveside service will take place at Oak Hill Cemetery 11200 Princeton Pike, Glendale,...
Genevieve C. Jones
Apr 13, 2025
JONES, Genevieve C. (nee Chestochowski). Beloved wife of Lindsey G. Jones for 50 years. Loving mother of Stephanie (Matthew) Hoog. Cherished grandmother of Taylor and Morgan Hoog. Dear sister of Candace (Charles) Robb and Jacqueline (Mark) Weberding. Devoted aunt of Emily (Nick) Garcia and Nathaniel (Jessica) Weberding. Great-aunt of Evie, Ethan, Weston and Jackson. Preceded in death by her parents...
Bonita Sue Hannah
Apr 12, 2025
In Loving Memory of Bonita Sue Hannah October 9, 1954 – April 12, 2025
Bonita Sue Hannah, affectionately known as Bonnie, was born on October 9, 1954, at Maple Knoll Hospital in Glendale, Ohio. A lifelong resident of West Chester, Bonnie was a proud graduate of Lakota High School, where she remarkably maintained perfect attendance for all 13 years of her...
Joe Edd Harlan
Apr 12, 2025
Joe Edd Harlan 87 of Liberty Township Ohio passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on April 12,2025
Joe was born in Greensburg Indiana on October 12, 1937 to Jewett Curtis Harlan and Adelaide (Lowe) Harlan. Joe the eldest of five children had four sisters; Patricia Ann Gilland (deceased), Barbara Decker (deceased), Carrie Ruth Noble, Jackie Kruthaupt ( partner...
Daryl E. Caldemeyer
Apr 10, 2025
CALDEMEYER, Daryl E. Beloved husband of Sharon L. Caldemeyer (nee Wietmarschen) for 25 years. Father of Dennas, Daryck, Darran Caldemeyer and David Brinkdopke. Grandfather of Alexis, Katie, Kyle, Kayla and Chloe. Great-grandfather of Carter and Charlotte. Brother of Wanda, Donna, Randy, Sara, Kula and James Ray. Daryl served for 21 years in the US Navy and worked for the United...
Donald "Don" E. Haarman
Apr 10, 2025
Donald “Don” Haarman,
Born December 24th, 1933 to Ed and Freida Haarman. Donald Haarman passed on this day, April 10, 2025. Loving husband of 71 years to Georgia (Smith) Haarman. Father to Dale (René) Haarman, Mike (Denise) Haarman, and Linda Chapman. Grandfather to Sara, Joseph, Brad, Ben, Jason, and the late Bethany. Great-grandfather to Charlie, Calvin, Daizee, Rudy, Islah, Nicholas, Jacob,...
Marcia Kay Luken
Apr 7, 2025
Marcia Luken, age 74, passed away on April 7, 2025, in the arms of her husband and daughter. Born on April 4, 1951, in Indianapolis, Indiana, to Ray and Helen Young (Crews), Marcia was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, aunt, teacher and friend.
Marcia graduated from Mooresville High School in 1969 where she was homecoming queen and was a...