Obituaries
Richard Tweddell III
Nov 2, 2018
TWEDDELL, Richard III, will be remembered as a warm-hearted man with a gift for creating and an endearing sense of humor he shared with all. He was the beloved husband of Kay M. Tweddell who just recently passed; the loving father of Rich Tweddell, David Tweddell and Christine Tweddell; the brother of Curt (Deborah) Tweddell and James (Susie) Tweddell. Rick,...
Logan Miller
Nov 2, 2018
Logan Miller (known to family and friends as “Morris” or “Mo”), passed away on November 2, 2018, at the age of 82. Logan was born in 1936 in Estill County, Kentucky, but spent the majority of his youth with his great aunt and uncle on their farm on Van Gordon Road in Liberty Township, Ohio. Logan served in the U.S...

William B. Behrens
Nov 2, 2018
BEHRENS, William B., beloved father of Emily L. Behrens of Florida. Preceded in death by his mother Beatrice Behrens and his brother Robert Behrens. Bill was an English teacher and swim coach at St. Xavier High School. After leaving St. Xavier, he had a long and successful coaching career at swim clubs in Orlando, in Cocoa Beach, in Atlanta and...
Jeanette H. Wess
Nov 2, 2018
WESS, H. Jeanette (nee Miles), beloved wife of the late Tom Wess, loving mother of Gail (Tim) Hall, Bruce (JoAnn), Nancy, Mary “Yogi” (Randy Yauss), Michael and Tom Wess, dear grandmother of Clare, Lucy, George (Megan), Elizabeth, Brittany and Timmy, sister of Sr. Mary Ann Miles, OSF. Jeanette was a graduate of the Good Samaritan School of Nursing, worked at...

Wanda Whitaker
Nov 1, 2018
WHITAKERWanda E. (nee Weaver), beloved wife of the late Audie Whitaker. Dear mother of Regina (Ralph) Wilson, Audie Dale (Sandra) Whitaker, Karen Bollmer, Rosa Whitaker and Alan (Denice) Whitaker, also survived by 10 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren, 1 great-great grandchild. Sister of James Weaver, Nannie Briggs, Zula Hawkins, Geneva Hawkins, Vernice Fain, Bobby Weaver, Luther Weaver, Jeff Weaver, Tom Weaver, Mabel...
Joanne M. Gingras
Nov 1, 2018
GINGRAS, Joanne M. (nee Williams). Loving wife of Thomas L. Gingras. Dear mother of Spencer Gingras and Michelle Gingras. Daughter of the late Oliver and Margaret Williams. Sister of Diane (Doug) Smith, Thomas (Kathy) Williams and the late Robert Williams. Joanne passed away Thursday, November 1, 2018 at the age of 60. Visitation will take place at St. Gabriel Church...
Sharon Janet (Elam) Uttinger
Nov 1, 2018
UTTINGER, Sharon Janet (Elam), 71, was born on December 15, 1946, the third of three and the only girl of Ormond Kelly and Thelma Francis (Johnson) in Mt. Sterling, KY. Always a selfless woman, in a seemingly final act of kindness, Sharon held tightly to her life until after the passing of her mother on October 31, 2018 that Thelma...
Thelma Francis Elam
Oct 31, 2018
ELAM, Thelma Francis (Johnson), 98, was born on June 15, 1920, the third of seven children (six girls and one boy) to William Nesbit and Kathryn McCarty of Menifee County, KY. She went to be with Jesus on October 31, 2018 from her home of 60+ years in Liberty Township, OH. Thelma was the proud wife of O.K. Elam for...

Vertie "Imogene" Chapman
Oct 29, 2018
Vertie “Imogene” Chapman, age 81, passed away on Monday, October 29, 2018. She was born to Clarence and Rena Elkins on September 21, 1937. Imogene attended Barboursville High School. She married William Chapman, raised two boys and later moved to Ohio. Family was Imogene’s passion and delight. She enjoyed gardening, crocheting, loved listening to Elvis, and baked the most delicious...
George W. Thiemann
Oct 29, 2018
THIEMANN, George W. Beloved husband of Jeannette M. Thiemann (nee Micheli) for 64 years. Devoted father of Glenn E. Thiemann and family and Cynthia (James D.) Stegman. Loving grandfather of Emily M. (Shawn) Davidson, Rebecca E. (Blake) Frazier, Jacob J. Stegman and Julia C. Stegman. Dear great-grandfather of John and Luke Davidson. Brother of the late Irene Thiemann. Uncle of...
Ken G. Carpenter
Oct 29, 2018
CARPENTER, Ken G. Loving husband of Carolyn Carpenter (nee Hodges) for 44 years. Dear father of Henry Carpenter and Jennifer Carpenter. Brother of the late David Otis II and Donald Lee Carpenter. Passed away Monday, October 29, 2018, at age 73. Visitation at Hodapp Funeral Home, 7401 Vine St., Carthage, Friday, November 9, 5-8 p.m. Funeral service at Mt. Carmel...
Richard Ward Eisele
Oct 29, 2018
EISELE, Richard Ward, beloved husband of the late Ensaf (nee Naser), loving father of Mark, Matt (Robin), Nora (Scott) Dashley, Marie (Mark) Potzick, Martin (Shannon), grandfather of Brandi, Jordan; Joshua, Ella, Mila; Shane, Luke, Zayna, Neenah, Zach, Adam and the late Hope; Ethan, Grace; great grandfather of Cyrus and Merida, loving son of the late Richard William Eisele and Adelaide...

Dorothea E. McCord
Oct 28, 2018
McCORD, Dorothea E. (nee Mertz). Loving wife of the late William Donald McCord. Loving mother of Mary Kathleen (Bob) Grote and Donna (Kip) Vineyard. Grandmother of Lisa White, Sharon Grote, Jason Vineyard, Keith Vineyard and Sara Tuttle. Also survived by 15 great grandchildren and 1 great great granddaughter. Sister of Barbara A. Mertz and the late Frank Joseph Mertz, Robert...
Marian L. Weiler
Oct 27, 2018
Marian L. Weiler, daughter of the late Frank and Mary Weiler of St. Peters, Indiana, died October 27, 2018 at the age of 92. She was preceded in death by her 11 siblings: Victor (Gertrude) Weiler, Edna Weiler, Rose (Ralph) Baumann, Clifford (Rosetta) Weiler, Herbert (Gail) Weiler, Jeanette (James) Richards, Vincent (Leona) Weiler, Jerome (Marian) Weiler, Roberta (Ben) Beyer, Dorothy...
Helen L. Farmer
Oct 27, 2018
FARMER, Helen L. (nee Johnson) Beloved wife of the late Gary W. Farmer. Loving mother of Melissa (nee Holbrook) Degaro (Jim). Caring grandmother of Bryce, Rachael and Julia Degaro. Loving step mother of Lisa Sweeney (Larry), Sandy Miller (Ben), Dina Peffer (Robb), Neal Farmer (Tammy), Pamela Danielson (Mark), Peggy Spencer (Hank) and Cindy Rabe (Tom). Also survived by numerous grandchildren...

Bonnie J. Perry
Oct 27, 2018
PERRY, Bonnie J. Beloved wife of Dorman L. Perry. Loving mother of Justin and Jarrod Perry. Dear sister of Sue Hogue. Passed away October 27, 2018. Age 65. Visitation will take place at the Hodapp Funeral Home 8815 Cincinnati-Columbus Rd. (Rt.42), West Chester, Tuesday from 10am until Funeral Service at 12 Noon.
Gerald G. Jones "Jerry"
Oct 26, 2018
Jones, Gerald G. “Jerry” Husband of Janet Jones (nee Woodrum). Father of Kim (Patrick) Conneighton, Chris (Tiffany) Jones, Chasity Cundiff, Kirin Jones and Azariah "Ezzy" Jones. Grandfather of Ryan, Scott, Jayden, Emma, Lanie, Bella and Kamden. Brother of Jennifer Jones, Janet Siegel, Juanita and Luke Jones and the late Lonnie “Chico”Jones Jr. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Passed away...
John Clinton Beyersdorfer, Jr.
Oct 21, 2018
John Clinton Beyersdorfer, Jr went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, October 21, 2018 following a courageous battle against Acute Myeloid Leukemia. He was 67 years old. Beloved husband of Sheryl (Kratzer); loving father of Lauren (Ray Knight) and John Clinton Beyersdorfer III (JC); devoted son of Mary (Noll) Beyersdorfer and the late John Clinton Beyersdorfer, Sr.; dear...

Mary S. Wallenhorst
Oct 19, 2018
Wallenhorst, Mary S. (nee Schrauder). Beloved wife of the late Cletus Wallenhorst. Dear mother of Denise (David) Gehring and Donna (Donald Jr.) Brandner. Grandmother of Kyle (Kayla) Gehring, Kevin (Beth), Keith (Lauren) and Emily Brandner. Great-grandmother of Audrey, Jake and Thomas Brandner. Sister of the late James Schrauder and Edna Geiser. Sister-in-law of Julie Sanders and Judy Wallenhorst. Mary passed...
Janet M. Rossman
Oct 18, 2018
Janet M. Rossman (nee Steinmetz), passed from this life into the arms of the Lord, unexpectedly on October 18, 2018, at the age of 84. She loved the Lord, her family, friends and our Nation; praying for all without ceasing. Preceded in death by her parents, Ethel and George Steinmetz, brother, Bud (George) and sister, Pat Brown. She is survived...