Obituaries

Ronald F. Bross
Jul 4, 2019
Ronald F. Bross, beloved husband of the late Lucille G. Bross (nee Karwisch). Loving father of Karen Bross and Steve (Dawn) Bross. Grandfather of Precious Bross and Steven Bross. Brother of Sharon A. Smith, Wayne L. Bross and Laverne Mary Ehlers. Also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Passed away July 4, 2019, at the age of 75. Visitation will...
Daniel Edwards
Jul 3, 2019
EDWARDS, Daniel. Loving father of Hannah and Stephen Edwards. Son of the late Eddie and Betty Edwards. Fiancé to Emma Kuemmel. Grandfather of Angel Marcum, Tyler Quimby, Daniel Persiani, Waylon Kakaris, Anna Littke and Alysa Fitzgerald. Brother of Jamie (Kim) Armstrong and Jenny (Dale) Lakes. Uncle of Sasha and Jessie Armstrong. Passed away July 3, 2019 at the age of...
William W. Trau
Jul 2, 2019
It is with great sadness that we announce that William W. Trau,70, of West Chester, Ohio, passed away on July 2, 2019, with his family by his side, after a long and courageous battle with prostate cancer. Bill was born Feb. 15, 1949 in Cincinnati to William and Ruth Trau (nee Eberhardt) who predeceased him in 2003 and 2009 respectively....
Jerry DeNoma
Jul 2, 2019
DENOMA, Jerry, beloved husband of Mary Elizabeth Kramer, loving father of Emily and Eric (Amanda), dear grandfather of Audrey and Wyatt, devoted son of Claudette and the late Jerome Sr., brother of Lori, Debbie, Jan, Michelle and Matt. Jerry passed away on Tuesday July 2, 2019 at age 63. Memorial Mass of Christian Burial at St. Vivian Church 7600 Winton...

Olga Estelle Surber
Jul 1, 2019
SURBER, OLGA ESTELLE (nee Ehrhardt), beloved wife of the late Alfred Surber, dear mother of Kathleen (Michael) Taylor, William Roger Surber, Michael Raymond (Donna) Surber and Beverly (David) Conley, step-mother of Patsy Obert and Carolyn Morgan, also survived by 9 grandchildren, several step-grandchildren and great grandchildren, sister of the late Clinton J. "Bud" Ehrhardt. Olga passed away Monday, July 1,...
Brian Paul Preston
Jul 1, 2019
Brian Paul Preston beloved husband of Tara Michelle Preston (nee Johnston), loving father of Kiley and Ella Preston, son of Gary and Carolyn Preston, brother of Lezah (Gloria Welch) Preston, son-in-law of Richard and Marty Johnston, brother-in-law of Mark (Sarah) Johnston, Craig Johnston and Lisa Johnston, uncle of Alex and Carter Johnston. Passed away, July 1, 2019, at the age of...
Peter W. Bushelman
Jun 30, 2019
BUSHELMAN, Peter W. Beloved husband of the late Marilyn C. Bushelman (nee Koetter). Dear father of William "Bill," Joseph (Beverly) and Andrew (Corinne) Bushelman. Also survived by 6 grandchildren. Brother of Marge Luken and the late Clara, Charles, Paul, George and John Bushelman and Catherine Hartman. Also survived by many nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews. Pete passed away...
William "Bill" H. Newell
Jun 29, 2019
Bill Newell, age 75, passed away on on April 27, 2019, losing his long battle with prostate cancer that ended in a rapid, downward spiral, which culminated in a stroke on Thursday. He was a much beloved husband, father, brother, and friend. He is survived by his wife Susan Hopp, sister Carole Elwell, daughter Silvia (Mark McCarthy), son Will, stepdaughter...
Mary Washburn
Jun 27, 2019
Mary Malisse Washburn, age 94 of Xenia,Ohio passed away June 27th 2019 in Middletown Ohio,Mary was born to the late Alanson (Jack) Volk and Lizzie (nee Hawes) Volk on April 18th 1925 in Greenup, Illinois. She was one of 9 children. Her only surviving sibling is her sister Evelyn Grissom.She was married to Harold Dean Washburn for 66 years until...
Loretta Elizabeth Toney
Jun 27, 2019
TONEY, Loretta (nee Luken) beloved wife of the late William Toney for 54 years. Dear mother of Marcy (Victor) Rojas, Joani (Greg) Darr, Barbara (Mark) Richman, Mike Toney and Paul (Sandy) Toney. Loving grandmother of Matthew, Kate, Annie, Michelle, Michael, Molly, Todd, Lauren, Pete, Sara, William, Stephen, John, Nate, Allison, Joseph, Jack, Ben and Erin. Dear great-grandmother of 12 with...
Tammy Young
Jun 27, 2019
YOUNG, Tammy (nee Simpson), loving mother of Tyler and Taylor Young, devoted Grandma of Bryce Young. Loving daughter of Marvin and Peggy Simpson, Sister of Tim Simpson and Tracy Senay, Sister-In-Law of Mike Senay, Aunt of Troy Senay and Casey Senay. Passed away June 27, 2019. Memorial Visitation will take place at the Hodapp Funeral Home 8815 Cincinnati-Columbus Rd., (Rt....

Minnie L. Elliott
Jun 26, 2019
ELLIOTT, Minnie (nee Taylor). Beloved wife of the late Roy C. Elliott. Dear mother of Donna Kaye Kunkel and Rita Fay Hollbrook. Minnie passed away Wednesday, June 26, 2019, at the age of 99. Visitation at Hodapp Funeral Home, 7401 Vine St., Carthage, Monday, 7/1/19, from 10 a.m. until funeral service at 11 a.m.
Virginia "Ginny" Berling (nee Steves)
Jun 26, 2019
BERLING, Virginia “Ginny” (nee Steves) beloved wife of the late Edward W. Berling, loving mother of Gary (Debbie) Berling and Vicki Berling, grandmother of Tori (Tim) Nienaber, Jared (Ashley) Ginter, Brittany (Mike) Ulrich, Stephen (Stacey) Berling and Michael (Emily) Berling, great grandmother of Maggie, Ella, Kinley, Harper, Jack, Finn and Harry. Aunt of Shirley (Tom) Gurley. Ginny graduated as an...
Madison Janelle Smallwood
Jun 25, 2019
Madison Janelle Smallwood, 12, passed away peacefully at home on June 25, 2019 after a four year battle with osteosarcoma cancer. She was a beloved daughter, sister, granddaughter, niece, and friend. She is survived by her mother and brother, Lori and Landon Smallwood, father, Kenneth “Ryan” Smallwood, grandparents (Doug and Connie Hammond, Kenneth and Shelly Smallwood, Billie Elaine Smallwood), many...
Jacklyn L. Wilkerson
Jun 25, 2019
WILKERSON, Jacklyn L. (nee Burger). Beloved wife of the late Roger V. Wilkerson. Loving mother of Roger F. (Linda) Wilkerson, Tawnia L. (Kevin) Goodlander, Kim V. (Mary) Wilkerson and the late Shannon L. Beemer. Cherished grandmother of Deana, Kristen, Kourtney, Kasey, Brandy and Anthony. Great-grandmother of Eliza, Cameryn, Keiley, Khammilah, Emmanuel, Kaydence, Elsie and Easton. Sister of the late Jerry...
Ralph Steigleder
Jun 24, 2019
STEIGLEDER, Ralph beloved husband of 60 years of the late Miriam E. Steigleder (nee Kenneweg), devoted father of Cheryl (Jeff) Merkle, loving grandfather of Brian (Jill) and Travis Merkle, great grandfather of Emma Merkle, brother of Melvin Steigleder and the late Norma Goetz. Ralph was a longtime employee of CG & E and member of the Winton Place Vets. Ralph...
Judy A. Rolfert
Jun 23, 2019
ROLFERT, Judy A. (nee Wallbaum), loving wife of the late Edward H. Rolfert, loving mother to Jennifer (Mark) Boehner, Matthew (Michelle) Rolfert, and Melissa (Philip) Rismiller, beloved Oma to her three grandchildren, loving daughter of the late Paul and Ginny (Giblin) Wallbaum, daughter-in-law of the late Henry and Frieda (Fisher) Rolfert, sister to Don (Vicky) Wallbaum, Linda Wallbaum and Wendy...

Joyce Diane Armacost
Jun 22, 2019
ARMACOST, Joyce Diane. Daughter of the late Ronald A. and Ruth (Steele) Armacost, Sr. Preceded in death by her brothers Ronald Armacost, Jr. and Stanley Armacost, Sr., sister-in-law Rose (Vaske) Armacost, nephew Robert Armacost and great great nephew Ian Armacost. Joyce is survived by her nieces and nephews Lisa (Ed) Call, Tracy (Harold) Watson, Kathy (Joe) Miller, LaVerne (nee Robert)...

Anthony "Tony" Brandenburg
Jun 20, 2019
BRANDENBURG, Antony “Tony”. Beloved husband of Phyllis Brandenburg for 48 years. Loving father of Philip “Terry” Vandy and Shannon Burcham. Cherished son of Conley and Jewel Brandenburg. Grandfather of 7 and great-grandfather of 12. Dear brother of Paulet Hacker, Kathy Perez and Connie Bruening. Passed away June 20, 2019 at the age of 67. Visitation will take place at the...
William Merusi
Jun 20, 2019
Bill Merusi was an extraordinary person. He was a true counselor and coach and made a difference to many throughout his professional and personal life.He loved his family and cared deeply about his community. He was born in Framingham, Massachusetts and was the son of the late William F. and Clara V. (Simonetta) Merusi and brother to the late Margy...