Obituaries

Jerome Metz, Sr.

Jerome Metz, Sr.

Aug 1, 2019

Jerome, Sr., August 1, 2019, age 91. Loving husband for 61 years of the late Loretta Donnellon Metz, father of Jerry, Jr. (Debbie), the late Jim (Kathy and her husband Jim Stack), Joe (Carol), John (Mary), Jeff (Marianne), Lorrie (Eric) Bertelsen, Lisa (Shawn) Stiver and Jay (Jill). Grandfather of 22, great-grandfather of eight. Survived by his sisters Joan Binzer and...

Shirley E. Bennett

Shirley E. Bennett

Aug 1, 2019

Bennett, Shirley E. Loving mother of Jeri (Dave) Reed, mother by marriage of Gay Bennett and Stacey Bennett. Cherished grandmother of Joia (John) Franks, Jeremy (Vennessa) Shuler. Devoted great grandmother of Jessica, Julianna, Jacob, Adeline, Summer, and Skitter, her grandcat and Maddie, her grandpup. Sister in law of Freda Wilson. Dear aunt of Billy, Sharon, Steven, Jimmy, Donna, Jeffrey, Tommy,...

John Charles Henning

John Charles Henning

Aug 1, 2019

John Charles Henning passed away on August 1, 2019, his 73rd birthday. Beloved son of the late John C. and Mary Lou Henning, dear brother of James and Greg Henning, Lynne (Chuck) Easton, uncle of Josh and Aaron (Anna) Easton, and great uncle of MJ Easton.John was an active participant in the Boy Scouts, attaining the rank of Eagle Scout....

Hazel Passmore

Hazel Passmore

Jul 31, 2019

Hazel beloved wife of the late Lewis Passmore and Roger Beihl, loving mother of the late Harold Haste, cherished grandmother of Steven (Lea Ann) Haste and Brian Haste, adoring great grandmother and great great grandmother of many, sister of Marie Verona and Russell Asher. Hazel passed away on Wednesday, July 31, 2019 at the age of 92. Visitation will be...

Jeffrey A. Balcom

Jeffrey A. Balcom

Jul 31, 2019

Balcom, Jeffrey A. beloved father of Zak (Tayler), Ben and Jeffrey Balcom, grandfather of Quentin, brother of Jim (Carol), Jeni and the late Jack Balcom. Jeff passed away at his home in Jacksonville, Florida on Wednesday, July 31, 2019 at the age of 60. Visitation on Thursday, August 15th at Hodapp Funeral Home, 6041 Hamilton Avenue, College Hill, 45224 from...

Maryrose Truman (nee Peters)

Maryrose Truman (nee Peters)

Jul 30, 2019

TRUMAN Maryrose (nee Peters), passed away Tuesday July 30, 2019, age 98, beloved wife of the late Elmer Michael Truman, M.D., loving mother of Michael (Roberta), Angela (Daniel) Doepker, Thomas, David (Kathleen), and Mary Pat (Steven) Castleman, loving grandmother of Chad (Amy) Truman, Andrea (Murat) Gundogdu, Matthew Doepker, Kristin (Jason) Farr, Lauren (Brandon) Murphy, Christopher (Kim) Castleman, Kathryn Doepker, Ashley...

Margie D. Wesley

Margie D. Wesley

Jul 30, 2019

WESLEY, Margie D. (nee McAninch). Loving wife of the late Clarence Wesley. Dear mother of Lonnie (Charlotte) Wesley. Also survived by grandchildren and 1 great grandchild. Preceded in death by 1 sister and 2 brothers. Margie passed away Tuesday, July 30, 2019, at the age of 94. Visitation at Hodapp Funeral Home, 7401 Vine St., Carthage, Monday, August 5, 2019,...

Virginia Lee Hagaman

Virginia Lee Hagaman

Jul 30, 2019

VIRGINIA LEE HAGAMAN 01/04/1959 – 07/30/2019 Virginia L. Hagaman, 60, passed away from her battle with cancer July 30th, 2019 at her home in West Chester, OH with her family and friends by her side. She was born January 4th, 1959, in Lebanon, New Hampshire to Ismael and Josephine Rivera. She grew up in Danielson, CT and graduated from Killingly...

Deana M. Roy

Deana M. Roy

Jul 29, 2019

ROY, Deana M. Loving daughter of the late Dean and Maria Roy. Cherished mother of Mariah (RJ) Wissner and Aaron Shircliff. Dear sister of Ryan Roy. Wife of Paul Shircliff. Passed away July 29, 2019 at the age of 49. Visitation will take place at the Hodapp Funeral Home 8815 Cincinnati-Columbus Rd., (Rt.42), West Chester, Friday from 12 Noon until...

Paul K. Bowden

Paul K. Bowden

Jul 29, 2019

Paul K. Bowden, Beloved husband of the late Sandra Bowden. Loving father of Perry Bowden and Cindy Childers. Caring grandfather of David Bowden. Passed away, July 29, 2019, at the age of 79. Visitation will be held at Hodapp Funeral Home 8815 Cincinnati-Columbus Rd. (Rt. 42) West Chester, OH 45069 on Thursday, August 1, 2019,  from 12 noon until the...

Scott Francis Bruce

Scott Francis Bruce

Jul 28, 2019

BRUCE, Scott Francis. Loving son of Bill Bruce and Kimberly (Patrick) Conneighton. Brother of Ryan (Rachel) Jones. Grandson of Janet (the late Jerry) Jones and the late Marianne Bruce and Bill Bruce, Sr. Nephew of Cheryl Bruce, Chris (Tiffany) Jones, Chasity Cundiff, Kirin Jones and Azariah Jones. Also survived by many cousins and friends. Scott passed away suddenly Sunday, July...

Jeremey “Jerry” Craig

Jeremey “Jerry” Craig

Jul 28, 2019

Jeremey “Jerry” Craig beloved husband of Lisa Reynolds-Craig. Loving father of Marcy Craig, Bo Craig and Claire Young. Also survived by 4 grandchildren. Brother of Bobbi (Wallace) Johnston and Jenny (Gary) Beckner. Preceded in death by his parents Robert and Elizabeth Craig and his brother Byron Craig. Passed away July 28, 2019, at the age of 67. Memorial visitation will...

Steven Stross

Steven Stross

Jul 27, 2019

Steve Stross passed away July 27, 2019 at age 59. He is survived by his wife, Sandy (nee Thiemann); children, Matt, Zack, and Jessi; parents, James and Trudy Stross; siblings, Joe Stross, Jean (Paul) Nickless, and Jan Harden; along with many other friends and family. Visitation will be held at Hodapp Funeral Home, 6041 Hamilton Avenue, 45224 on Thursday, August 1,...

Carol J. Gentry

Carol J. Gentry

Jul 27, 2019

GENTRY, Carol, loving daughter, sister, auntie, and pet lover, passed peacefully Saturday 7/27/19. Carol was an Air Force veteran and a pioneer in the world of Information Technology. Carol had a huge heart and her greatest joys were the time she spent with her nieces and nephews that she referred to as her own. Carol loved the sand, saltwater and...

Frank J. Roth

Frank J. Roth

Jul 27, 2019

ROTH, Frank beloved husband of 64 years to Janet (nee Witzemann), loving father of Steven Roth, Karen (Ed) Rathman, Gregory Roth, Peggy (Bob) Bowman and Rick (Jackie) Roth, grandfather of Breana (Josh) Trauger and Britta Roth; Andy Rathman, Tim (Erin) Rathman, Christine (Tyler) Hughes and David Rathman; David G. Roth and Katie (Paul) Segrist; Kelsey Bowman and Alex Bowman; Tyler...

Shirley Roy

Shirley Roy

Jul 24, 2019

Roy, Shirley nee (Hamilton). Beloved wife of the late Othel Lewis Roy for 62 years. Daughter of the late Lawrence “Buster” Hamilton and Mertie Morgan Hamilton. Dear mother of Pamela (William) Brock, Cary (Tracey) Roy, and the late Kathy Roy. Cherished grandmother of James, Elizabeth, Heather (Steven), Christopher (Magen), Sarah (Aaron), Megan, Keith (Tiffany), Shelli (Adam), Corey (Samantha) and Drew....

Irene Ruth Reynolds

Irene Ruth Reynolds

Jul 24, 2019

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Irene Ruth DeBorde

Irene Ruth DeBorde

Jul 24, 2019

DeBORDE, Irene Ruth (nee Sper). Loving wife of Joe Reynolds. Dear mother of Jerry (the late Cheryl) and Don DeBorde. Grandmother of Jennifer and Dillon DeBorde and Don II, Kyle and Cody DeBorde. Great grandmother of Elizabeth Hope. Sister of Jeanette Wright Harden and the late Kathleen Dick and Allen Sper, Sr. Irene passed away Wednesday, July 24, 2019, at...

Rollin Peele

Rollin Peele

Jul 22, 2019

Rollin Peele, 90, from West Chester, passed away Monday, July 22, 2019, at Hickory Creek Nursing Home in Greensburg, Indiana. Rollin was born July 29, 1928 in Decatur County, the son of Charles and Clara (Miller) Peele. He was a Graduate of Clarksburg High School. Rollin served from 1949 to 1951 in the US Army. He worked on the railroad...

Edward E. Joslin

Edward E. Joslin

Jul 21, 2019

JOSLIN, Edward E. Beloved husband of the late Betty L. Joslin. Dear brother of Billy and Richard Joslin and the late Phyllis Pate, Harley and Ronald Joslin. Also survived by 2 nieces. Member of Nova Caesarea Harmony Lodge #2 F&AM. Edward passed away Sunday, July 21, 2019, at age 85. Visitation at Hodapp Funeral Home, 7401 Vine St., Carthage, Friday,...