Obituaries

Robert M. Geisz
May 22, 2017
GEISZ, Robert M., Beloved husband of the late Janet Geisz (nee Kampsen). Loving father of Jennifer Helterbridle, Katherine (Lawrence) Bein, and Michael Geisz. Dear grandfather of Emily Bein, Courtney Helterbridle, and Sarah Bein. Dear brother of John “Jack” Geisz, Mary Ann Chiodi, Ruth Hall, and the late Larry Geisz. Robert passed away May 22, 2017 at age 80. Visitation will...
William F. Rust III
May 22, 2017
RUST, William F. III (Rusty), son of Nancy and William F. Rust Jr., loving husband of Mary Brosey Rust, dear father of Charlie, Katie and Nicholas. Brother of Kathy (Mark) Meier, uncle of Eric, Rob, and Chris Meier, and a friend to many. Rusty is loved and will be missed by all. Rusty passed away unexpectedly on Monday, May 22,...

Doris Mae Markland
May 22, 2017
MARKLAND, Doris Mae (nee Schmidt). Beloved wife of the late Thomas Markland. Loving mother of Barbara (the late Doug) Spurrier and Jeffery Markland. Cherished grandmother of Holly Gentile, Kelly (Chris) Weaver, Darren (Kara Benson) Spurrier and J. T. (Britni) Markland. Great-grandmother of Nathan Gentile. Passed away May 22, 2017. Private family services will be held. Condolences to hodappfuneralhome.com

Vicky Sue Smith
May 20, 2017
Vicky Sue Smith, 66 of Mason, OH went peacefully to her Heavenly Home on Saturday, May 20, 2017. Vicky was a retired legal secretary from Ashland Oil Company.She is survived by many who loved her dearly. Her sons Christopher (Tammy) Smith and Paul (Missy) Smith. 7 grandchildren that she adored, Ryder, River, Hannah, Haleigh, Noah, Caleb and Daniel. 3 sisters,...
Joey Krouse
May 20, 2017
Memorial gathering will be held Friday, May 26, 2017 from 6-8PM at Hodapp Funeral Home, 8815 Cincinnati Columbus Rd., West Chester, OH 45069.

Bernice Hill
May 19, 2017
HILL, Bernice beloved wife of the late William S. Hill for 57 years. Loving mother of William C. Hill, Sharon (Robert) Ohmer, Robert (Linda) Fagin and Mike (Mary) Cox. Dear grandmother of 14, great-grandmother of 22 and great-great grandmother of 2. Bernice passed away Friday, May 19, 2017 at the age of 86. Visitation at the Hodapp Funeral Home, 6041...

Esther Routson
May 19, 2017
Esther Routson was born August 2, 1920 in Sidney, OH. Esther was the beloved wife of the late Everett Gustin Routson. Loving mother of John (Pam), Robert (late Jenny), James (Caroline), Geoffrey (Mary Ann), Ben (late Debbie), Mary (Tim) Griffin and the late Ron Routson. Esther was also survived by 18 grandchildren and 40 great grandchildren. She passed away May 19, 2017...
Julie A. Krusling
May 18, 2017
KRUSLING, Julie A. Loving daughter of the late Ralph and Babe Krusling. Dear sister of Ken (Mary Ann) Krusling, Sr. Miriam "Mimi" Krusling R.S.M., Jim (Ceil) Krusling, Libby (Louis) Meiners, Jennifer (Paul) Wietmarschen and Laurie (Alan) Knobbe. Also, survived by many beloved nieces and nephews. Passed away May 18, 2017 at the age of 65. Visitation will take place Tuesday...

Rosemary Conrad
May 17, 2017
CONRAD, Rosemary G. (nee Gamble) beloved mother of Paul (Roni), Steve (Sharon), Liz Keuffer, Susan Conrad and Dan Conrad. Dear grandmother of Nicole, Patrick, Justin, Evan (Laura),Brendan, Jean, Kevin, Austin and Jakob. Loving great-grandmother of Aniyah and Tommy. Also survived by numerous cousins in Chicago, her "sons" Brent Keuffer, Dean Mooney and her granddog Rocky. Rosemary was the director of Religious...

Donald R. Jenkins
May 17, 2017
JENKINS, Don beloved husband of Nancy Bolam-Jenkins, loving father of David Jenkins, grandfather of Kayla and Austin, great grandfather of Daisy and Dominic, brother of Jerry (Pat) Jenkins, Allan (Carolyn) Jenkins and the late Judi (Tom) Robinson. Don passed away on Wednesday, May 17, 2017 at the age of 73. Visitation will be held at Arlington Memorial Garden Mausoleum Chapel...
George Rene Arozarena
May 15, 2017
George Rene Arozarena, devoted husband of Dorothy May Arozarena (nee Rasfeld), beloved father of Laura Ringenbach, Michael Arozarena, Sister Catherine Mary, Tony (Valerie) Arozarena and Joe (Amy) Arozarena, loving grandfather of Darby, Danny, Jennifer, Shelly, Chris, Sara, Claire, Reid and Miranda, great grandfather of Nicholas and Josie. Passed away May 15, 2017, at the age of 88. Visitation will be...

Lloyd Ray Durham
May 15, 2017
DURHAM, Lloyd Ray, born April 5, 1951 and expired May 15, 2017. Son of the late Roy and Dakra Durham. Brother of Lonnie Durham, Maxine Joslin, Nancy Rose and the late Betty Hines, Wanda Stone, Carolyn Durham, Louise Helton and Roy Wayne Durham. Beloved uncle to 17 nieces and nephews. Visitation Friday 6-8 pm at Hodapp Funeral Home, 7401 Vine...
Elizabeth "Lizzie" Collins
May 14, 2017
Elizabeth "Lizzie" Collins, the adored daughter of Marvel and Suzanne Collins, passed away on Mother's Day, May 14, 2017 at the age of 15 in Liberty Township, Ohio. Lizzie is survived by her father and mother; two brothers Aaron and Jeremiah; four sisters Kandi, Kayla, Elaysha and Hannah; and her "school mom" Melanie King of Liberty Township, OH; her paternal grandparents Roy and...

Marguerite C. Buse
May 14, 2017
BUSE, Marguerite C. "Sadie" (nee Cassinelli) Beloved wife of Leo H. Buse, Jr. for 46 years. Devoted mother of Rita Brown (Bruce) Hoppert, Kathy Brown (David J.) Harmeier and Patty (Leo H., III) Buse. Dear step-mother of Pam (Larry) Price, Leo H. (Patty) Buse, III, Mary Melik, Joe Buse and Lisa Hughes. Dear grandmother of 14 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren....
Victoria Mary Wilson
May 13, 2017
WILSON, Victoria Mary (nee Girardi), Beloved wife of the late Vernon Ray Wilson. Loving mother of Susan Alger, Steven (Cathy) Wilson, Janet Braden, Duane Wilson, and Glenn (Amy) Wilson. Dear grandmother of Jennifer Hudgins, Miriam Alger, Eric Braden, Nick Wilson, Chris Wilson, Ashley Hodapp, Alli Wilson, and Drew Wilson. Dear great grandmother of Kirsten, Carabeth, Joey, Camden, Cohen, Payce, Addison,...
Carol M. Mitchell
May 13, 2017
CAROL M. MITCHELLPassed away May 13, 2017. She was born in Cincinnati, OH on August 5, 1937 to Ellsworth and Estella Pendery. Carol was raised in Greenhills, OH and graduated from high school in 1955. She married Gary Mitchell in 1964 and had two sons, Mark (wife Angie) and Thom. She is also survived by dear grandchildren, Ed and James...
Patricia Sue Brown
May 13, 2017
BROWN, Patricia Sue (nee Grooms), age 88, of Wyoming, OH, passed away on May 13, 2017. Beloved wife of the late William J. Brown. Loving mother of Karen LaGarde, Laura (Tim) Spitzig and Doug Brown, and caring grandmother of Stephanie and Brian Spitzig. Born and raised in Dayton, OH, Patricia earned her degree at Miami University in dietetics. She met...
Sherry R. Vance
May 13, 2017
VANCE, Sherry R. Loving daughter of Edith J. Allen and Eugene Vance. Dear sister of Tracy Vance and the late Jeffery Vance. Passed away May 13, 2017, Age 58. Visitation will take place at Hodapp Funeral Home 6410 Cincinnati-Dayton Rd., LIBERTY TWP., Saturday from 10 AM until Funeral Service at 11AM. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made...

Mary Margaret Woody
May 13, 2017
WOODY, Mary M. (nee Henderson). Beloved wife of the late James E. Woody, Sr. Dear mother of Margaret A. (Jack) Panzeca, James E. (Victoria) Woody, Jr. and Claudette (Tim) Boehle. Also survived by 10 grandchildren and 22 great grandchildren. Member of St. Bernard and Carthage Senior Citizens. Passed away Saturday, May 13, 2017, at the age of 78. Visitation at...

Ilda L. Kerr
May 12, 2017
KERR, Ilda L. passed away on May 12, 2017 at the age of 88. Memorial Service will be held at the Chapel On The Green at Maple Knoll Village, 11100 Springfield Pike, Springdale, 45246 on Saturday May 20, 2017 at 11:00 AM. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, 644 Linn Street, Cincinnati, Ohio 45203.