Obituaries
Sheila Marie Childress
Dec 28, 2018
Sheila Marie Childress was a loving and devoted mother and wife. She was married to her husband of 18 years David William Childress and mother of Payton Marie Childress. Sheila tirelessly dedicated herself to improving the health and well-being of her daughter through and after her cancer treatment. Sheila remained committed to helping other cancer mom’s and families throughout the...

James L. Bailey
Dec 27, 2018
James L. Bailey, beloved husband of Joreen Bailey (deceased). Devoted father of James M. Bailey (deceased), Matthew C. Bailey, survived by four grandchildren, five great grandchildren. Passed away Thursday December 27, 2018 at Hospice of Cincinnati. Jim was born March 28, 1925 in Cincinnati, Ohio and raised in Terra Haute Indiana. At the age of 16, Jim joined the Navy...
Mary Claire Ruter
Dec 26, 2018
RUTER, Mary Claire (nee Thiemann), beloved wife of the late Paul "Pete" Ruter, loving mother of Greg (Jacqueline) Ruter, Denise Walters, Diana Tibbetts and Glen Ruter, grandmother of Aaron (Mar y Sol) and Daniel Ruter, Stephanie and Christopher Walters, sister of Gilbert and Donald Thiemann, Doris Hammoor, Verna Finke and the late Rosie Rieman, Ken, Norb and Roger Thiemann. Mary...
Elaine Temming
Dec 26, 2018
TEMMINGElaine (nee Groff), beloved wife of the late Robert Temming. Loving mother of Dave (Heidi) and Steve (Diane) Temming. Dear grandmother of Chris (Jackie) Temming, Tricia (Aaron) Raby, Robin (Dean) Bacopoulos, Jonathan Temming, Jason (Joyelle) Temming, Ryan Temming, Shawn (Dana) Temming, Cort and Grant Kwiecinski. Adoring great-grandmother of Sophia, Anthony, Olivia, Bailey, Blake, Jameson, Jovie, Eden and Riley. Supportive sister...

Charlotte D. Fritsch (nee Schroeder)
Dec 25, 2018
FRITSCH, Charlotte beloved wife of the late Fred Fritsch, survived by several nieces and nephews. Charlotte passed away on Tuesday, December 25, 2018 at the age of 94. Funeral Service at Spring Grove Cemetery Memorial Mausoleum Chapel, 4521 Spring Grove Avenue, Cincinnati, OH, 45232 on Friday, December 28, at 11 AM. Condolences at hodappfuneralhome.com
Joan C. Morton
Dec 25, 2018
MORTON, Joan C. (nee Pfeiffer). Beloved wife of the late Thomas Morton. Dear mother of Daniel Thomas (Gwendolyn) Morton, Sharon Rose (Gary) Walterman, Michael Thomas (Laura) Morton, Patricia (Joe) Wilson and the late Susan J. Wallace and mother-in-law of Don Wallace. Also survived by 7 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren. Preceded in death by 12 brothers and sisters and 2...

Joan Vonderhaar
Dec 24, 2018
VONDERHAAR, Joan beloved daughter of the late Edward and Marie Vonderhaar, loving sister of Dolores (the late Art) King, the late Mary Rita Vonderhaar and the late Jack (Mary Lou) Vonderhaar, beloved Aunt of Jill Vonderhaar, also survived by many relatives and friends. Joan was a registered nurse who dedicated her life to serving others. She passed away on Monday,...
Edith J. Allen
Dec 24, 2018
ALLEN, Edith J. (nee Marsh). Beloved wife of Gilbert Allen. Loving mother of Tracy (Brandy) Vance and the late Jeffrey and Sherry Vance. Mother in law of Rhonda Vance. Cherished grandmother of Jacob (Amanda), Jessi, Taylor and Chase Vance. Great-grandmother of Collin, Emma, Ellison, Austin and Eva. Dear sister of William and James Marsh and the late Dottie and Delores....

Pauline Fischer (nee Hudson)
Dec 23, 2018
FISCHER, Pauline (nee Hudson) beloved wife of 63 years to Lawrence, loving mother of Mark (Sharon), Greg, Steve, Gerry (Tonya) and Charlotte Fischer (Vicki). Grandmother of Justin and Jordan. Pauline was an avid reader of Literature and loved the library. Pauline passed away on Sunday, December 23rd, 2018 at the age of 85. Visitation at St. Vivian Church, 7600 Winton...

Opal L. Sarcinella
Dec 22, 2018
She was born Opal Lucy Drivere on March 31, 1918, in Gladwin, W. Va., the third of 10 children. The family moved to Farrell, Pennsylvania in 1924. Opal married Frank Sarcinella at St. Paul’s Parish on October 12, 1938. They enjoyed 62 years of marriage until Frank’s passing in 2001 at the age of 91. Opal is survived by two daughters, Janice...
Thomas Fuson
Dec 22, 2018
Thomas Fuson, beloved husband of 28 years to Belinda Fuson (nee Highley). Loving father of Abigail Fuson. Brother of Randal (Rebecca) Fuson. Uncle of Riley Fuson. Son of the late Jerry and Jeanetta ”Jean” Fuson. Tom worked ABX/DHL for 27 years and a member of West Chester Nazarene. Passed away Saturday, December 22, 2018, at the age of 57. Visitation...
Helen J. Cole
Dec 21, 2018
Cole, Helen J. (nee Payne). Beloved wife of 66 years to the late Everett Cole. Loving mother of Mike Cole, Doug (Valorie) Cole, Terry (Robin) Cole and Tina (Robert) Blum. Also survived by niece Patricia Jordan and Penny Kays, 5 grandchildren, 5 great grandchildren. Preceded in death by her father, mother, 1 brother and 3 sisters. Passed away December 21,...
Mary Anne Bauer (nee Murphy)
Dec 21, 2018
Mary Anne (Murphy) Bauer born on January 29th 1936, passed away December 21st 2018.Mary Anne Bauer was a resident of Cincinnati, Ohio for 46 years. She graduated from high school in Crookston, Minnesota and received her teaching degree from St. Catherine University in Minneapolis. She taught primary grades for 20 years in Minnesota prior to moving to Cincinnati. Here she...
Betty C. Bradley
Dec 21, 2018
Betty C. Bradley. Loving mother of Deianna Johnan, Kristine (John) Kuss and the late Michelle Prato. Mother-in-law of Louis “Scott” Prato. Caring grandmother of Nicole, Brent, Kristina, Shawn, Nathan, Alyssa and Ashton. Great grandmother of Brooklyn, M.J., Lily, Josie and Brantley. Sister of Winston Sandlin, Melvin Sandlin and Geraldine Fender. Preceded in death by her parents Orvil and Ann Sandlin...

Donna Egbert (nee Hermann)
Dec 21, 2018
EGBERT, Donna.Donna Ann Egbert (nee Hermann) was born April 27, 1947 to Alvin and Dorthy Hermann, lovingly referred to as Daddyio and Poopsie. Donna attended Aiken senior high. She married her high school sweetheart Gary Oaks shortly after graduation, having David Gessing, Sonja, Shellie, and Cory Oaks. She later married Charles Egbert and formed a loving and special bond with Lizzie Pierce...

Roberta Belcher
Dec 21, 2018
Belcher, Roberta (nee Smith). Beloved wife of the late Paul Belcher. Dear mother of the late Darryll Belcher. Grandmother of Ashley Nicole Belcher. Mother-in-law of Tracy Belcher. Sister of the late Douglas Smith and Norman “Pete” Smith. Also survived by several nieces and nephews. Passed away December 21, 2018 at the age of 80. Visitation will be held at Hodapp...
Sandra Bowden
Dec 21, 2018
Sandra Bowden, Beloved wife of Paul K. Bowden. Loving mother of Perry Bowden and Cindy Childers. Caring grandmother of David Bowden. Passed away, December 21, 2018, at the at of 76. Visitation will be held Thursday, December 27, 2018 at Hodapp Funeral Home 8815 Cincinnati-Columbus Rd. (Rt. 42) West Chester, OH 45069 from 11:30 a.m. until the time of the...
Marcia Ann Kuhr
Dec 19, 2018
Marcia Ann KuhrJanuary 4, 1941 – December 19, 2018KUHR, MARCIA ANN (nee Woeste). Faithful daughter to the late Herbert and Marcella Woeste (nee Neltner). Beloved wife of William M. (Billy K) Kuhr who preceded her in death in March 1998. Devoted mother of Scott (Brenda) Kuhr, Jeff (Lisa) Kuhr, David (Theresa) Kuhr, and Stephen (Anne) Kuhr. Loving grandmother of Matthew,...

Lauren Huling Coach
Dec 17, 2018
Lauren Huling Coach, Loving mother of Tyrah Brown, Destiny Brown, Christopher Coach, Justin Coach and Jasmine Coach. Beloved daughter of John Huling and Debbie Scott. Sister of Justin Huling and the late Sgt. J.P. Huling. Granddaughter of Grace Zile. Niece of Andrea Castello, Lisa Young and Terry Huling. Also survived by numerous cousins. Passed away December 17, 2018 at the...
Georgianna McGowan
Dec 15, 2018
“Her children will rise up and call her blessed” Proverbs 31:28Georgianna Adams McGowan was ushered into the presence of her precious Savior, December 15, 2018. She was born July 12, 1920, in Falmouth, Kentucky to Everett Adams and Artie Dance Adams. She married Clyne Lavern (Bill) McGowan July 8, 1942, who preceded her in death on April 18, 1971.Georgianna and Bill had five children who they devoted...