Obituaries

Ruth Colmar (nee Heubach)
Jun 6, 2021
Ruth Colmar (nee Heubach). Mother to Kevin (Dannielle) and James (Susan). Best friend and wife to Boomer. Sister to Diana and Don. Memorial service / party on July 24th starting at 4:00 PM at American legion post 513, 7947 Hamilton Ave. Cincinnati, Ohio 45231. Condolences at hodappfuneralhome.com
Lena J. Playforth
Jun 6, 2021
Playforth, Lena JewelBeloved mother of Delbert Playforth. Loving grandmother in of Tina (Travis) Thompson, Adam Lawhorn, BJ Lawhorn, and Sarah (Jeff) Overton. Dear great grandmother of Alexis Thompson, Gabe Lawhorn, Keira Kibbey, Kari Kibbey, Carl Clouse, Shawn Clouse, Corey Clouse, and Ethan Overton and great great grandson Blake Sharp, Cherished sister of Nell Wilson. Preceded in death by ten siblings,...
Dale Hensley
Jun 5, 2021
Dale Hensley, son of the late Gabe and Oma Hensley, beloved husband of the late Mary Hensley, loving father of Tracy (Derek) Tate and Melissa (Scott) Taylor, grandfather of Jack, Aiden, Ben, and Ellie and brother of the late Gabe (Brenda) Hensley. He is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, in-laws, and friends.Dale was strong in his faith and attended...
Joe "Mac" McNeil
Jun 5, 2021
Joe “Mac” McNeil, beloved husband of Janie, loving father of Kelly (Jay) Brielmaier, Daniel (Amy) McNeil, Megan (Peter) Mellor, Mollie (Jeff) Knowles and Kevin (Carrie) McNeil, grandfather of Mac, Ellie, Austin, Logan, Patrick, Charlotte, Henry, Margaret, Alexis, Owen and Ian, brother of Mike, Ginnie, Mary Jo and the late Duff, Dick, Tom and Peggy. Also survived by numerous Nieces and...

Alan L. Fothergill
Jun 4, 2021
Alan Leroy Fothergill, 95, passed away peacefully and on his own terms on Friday, June 4th after a brief illness. The last surviving and eighth of ten children born to Clarence Ray and Elizabeth (Sebree) Fothergill. Alan was a proud WWII veteran and lifelong Cincinnati resident who never met a stranger. He lost his older brother Frank in the Battle...
Gary S. Baldrick
Jun 3, 2021
Baldrick, Gary S. passed away suddenly on June 3,2021, at the young age of 66.Gary is preceded in death by his wife Christa Baldrick, his parents Arthur and Rosemary Baldrick, 2 brothers Robert and Dennis, and his little sister Esther.Gary leaves behind his son Michael Baldrick, 2 grandsons Wyatt and Gunnar Baldrick. Gary also will be remembered by his 2...
Louise Tulley
Jun 3, 2021
TULLEY, Louise (nee Hagen)Louise was the beloved wife of the late James Tulley who preceded her in death; beloved mother of Michelle (Charles) Huffman and Patty (Bill) Maxwell; loving grandmother of Heather (Jeff), Emily, Nathan (Bobbi) and the late Molly. Louise passed away at the age of 81 on Thursday, June 3, 2021. Mass of Christian Burial will be held...
Lorena Jewell
Jun 3, 2021
Lorena “Mamaw Happy” Jewell, beloved wife of the late Lowell Jewell, loving mother of Thomas G. (Susan) Jewell. Dear grandmother of Jessica Jewell, the late Jennifer (Russell) Goodman, Bryan (Bethany) Biddle, Scott (Tiffany) Biddle, Cory (Sarah) Biddle, and Gabriella Biddle. Dear great-grandmother of Brooklyn Goodman, Shelby Goodman, Payton Patterson, Taylor Biddle, Aaliyah Goodman, Craig Goodman, Chase Mason, Jersey Jewell, McKenna...

Stephen P. Helmes
Jun 1, 2021
Stephen P. Helmes, son of the late Paul and Angela Helmes, beloved husband of Carol Helmes for 53 years, loving father to Melissa (Mark) Stricker, brother of Christine Maltbie, Kurt Helmes, and the late Theresa Helmes.Steve was an Eagle Scout growing up, but always enjoyed all sports. He was a extreme Cincinnati fan following the UC bearcats, Cincinnati Red and...
Timothy J. Haven
May 29, 2021
HAVEN, Timothy J. Loving father of Dalton and Amber Haven and Ashley Nolan. Beloved son of Edward (the late Phyllis) Haven. Cherished grandfather of Sabrina, Justin, Alyssa, Brooklynne, Taz, Serenity, Emma, Ambrose, and Wyatt. Dear brother of Edward M. Haven, Kelly (Gordon) Shackelford, Lisa Green, Victor (Hannah) Haven and the late Dane Haven. Also, survived by numerous nieces, nephews, and...
Joy Janell Norwood
May 29, 2021
Joy Janell Norwood (nee Cook) passed away on May 29, 2021 at her home. She was born in Barnes, Kansas on August 25, 1936 and was the daughter of Howard and Gladys Cook. Joy was the loving mother of Rebecca C. Taylor and grateful mother-in-law of Daniel Taylor. Dear grandmother of Whitney A. Cecrle (Chad) and Abbey N. McKenzie (Chris)...
Jess Bray Jr.
May 29, 2021
Jess Bray Jr. beloved husband of the late Ruth Bray, loving father of Regenia (Mark) Evans, grandfather of Brandon and Kyle Evans, brother of Ruby Wright and Paul Wayne Bray. Jess was preceded by his parents Jess Sr and Retha, and brothers Albert and Gordon BrayJess served as a Marine in the Korean conflict where he earned the Purple Heart...
Denton Watson
May 29, 2021
Denton Watson son of the late, William and Lottie Watson, beloved husband of the late Bertha Watson for 59 years, loving father of Linda (Dewayne) Vaught, the late Michael (Sherry) Wright, and Pamela (the late James) Miller, grandfather of Kim, Kelly (Keith), Colette (Jamie), Jimmy (Paige), Michael Jr, Janie (Josh), Aaron and Jodie (Tommy), great-grandfather of Brandon, Allie, Elizabeth, Justin,...
Kenneth William Carroll
May 28, 2021
Carroll, Kenneth WilliamBeloved husband of Cheryl Carroll (nee Rumpke) for 51 years. Loving father of Angie (Bill) Bryant, Kim (Rob) Zielsdorf, Libby (Tom) Groskopf, and Katie (Tom) Hinssen. Dear grandfather of Maddie, Robert, Abby, Kenzie, Alex, Will, Justin, Zach, Charlie, and Sydney. Preceded in death by his parents, and three siblings. Passed away Friday, May 28, 2021 at age 74. Ken...
Margaret Mary Iding
May 28, 2021
Margaret May Iding (Nee Gramann), 98 passed away on May 28, 2021 at Doverwood Village of West Chester. She was born in Cincinnati OH on October 26, 1922 to the late John and Cecilia Gramann. In addition to her parents, Margaret was preceded in death by her husband Henry, her brothers Harry and John (Bud) and her sisters Jean Dieterich...
Janice Woodrum
May 28, 2021
WOODRUM, Janice (nee Barnes). Beloved wife of Clinton Woodrum for 58 years. Loving mother of Dale (Kandi) Woodrum, Gayle (Gary) Stafford and Barbara (David) Furnish. Cherished grandmother of Megan (Randy) Lednik, Tyler and Tucker Stafford, Dwayne Deaton, Sarah (Steve) Kline and Josh Tahmoush, Ashley Coy and David (Sara) Furnish. Great-grandmother Callen, Stella, Samuel, Hannah, Kailey, Isabella and Ariella. Dear sister...

Donald Adams
May 28, 2021
Donald Adams beloved father of Darren and Leah Adams, brother of Larry Adams and several nieces and nephews.He is preceded in death by his parents, Charley and Lillie Mae Adams, his brothers Charles Adams and Kenneth Adams.Don retired from Chrysler after 30 years.Don passed May 28, 2021 at the age of 78. A visitation will be held at Hodapp Funeral...
Rita "Betty" Bischak nee Haverland
May 28, 2021
BISCHAK, Rita “Betty” (nee Haverland) beloved wife of the late Nicholas Bischak. Loving mother of Amy (Bob) Borgerding, Kim (Don) Kristof, Joe Bischak (Fiancé Nikki), the late Liz (Sam) Corns and Nicholas Jr. Loving grandmother of Kevin, Lenny and Mark Corns, Julie and Andy Borgerding, Dan, Bridget and Scott Kristof, and Lauren and Alex Bischak, and great-grandmother of Layla Corns....

Rick Tabb
May 28, 2021
Richard “Rick” A. Tabb, son of the late Clarence and Elizabeth Tabb, loving brother of Dave (Donna) Tabb, Sherry (Patty) Seta-Tabb, and Tim Tabb, uncle to Chris Tabb and great uncle to Gwen and Gavin Tabb. Longtime friend of the family, Mary Farley.Rick was a gentle soul with a heart of gold, albeit with a strong stubborn streak. He loved...
Christel M. Ross
May 25, 2021
Christel M. Ross, resident of Loveland, OH, (formerly West Chester OH) born November 20, 1929 passed away on May 25, 2021 at 91 years old.Christel known to her family as Mom or Oma was beloved wife of the late Heinz Ross (passed in 2010); loving mother of Ursula (Ron) Meyer of Loveland, OH; Erwin (Mona) Ross of Arvada, CO.; Andrew...