Obituaries

David L. Whitehead

David L. Whitehead

Dec 4, 2016

WHITEHEAD, David L. Dear husband of Lisa Whitehead (nee Culbertson). Father of Ryan Jones, Haley and Ally Whitehead. Stepfather of Abby Combs. Son of Edward and the late Aileen Whitehead. Passed away Saturday, December 3, 2016, at age 47. Visitation at Hodapp Funeral Home, 7401 Vine St., Carthage, Friday from 10:30 a.m. until funeral service at 12 noon.

Frank Gene Brinkmann

Frank Gene Brinkmann

Dec 3, 2016

BRINKMANN, Frank Gene, Beloved husband of the late Jane T. Brinkmann (nee Luers) for 57 years. Loving father of Linda (Bob) Heglin, David (Terry) Brinkmann, Dale (Theresa) Brinkmann, Lory (Tom) Devolve, Dan (Ann) Brinkmann and Diane (Dan) Thomas. Cherished grandfather of 24, great-grandfather of 5 and great-great grandfather of 1. Dear brother of Agnus (John) Moore, Thomas (Jeannine) Brinkmann and...

Patricia Reisiger

Patricia Reisiger

Dec 2, 2016

REISIGER, Patricia A. beloved wife of the late Anthony “Andy” Reisiger, loving mother of Mark (Peggy) Reisiger and Lisa (Tim) Bates, dear grandmother of Benjamin, Christopher and David Reisiger and Hannah Bates, sister of Jule Wehrmeyer and the late Jack and Jim Hannon, also survived by numerous family and friends.  Pat passed away Friday December 2, 2016 at age 89. ...

John Wright

John Wright

Dec 2, 2016

John “Jack” Clifford Wright Cherished husband of Mary (Hopkins) Wright. Beloved father of Angela (Werner) Kruck, and John (Johnny) Wright II. Loving grandfather of Kristen Menchhofer. Preceded in death by his parents Catherine and F. Clifford Wright of College Hill, OH.Passed away peacefully on December 2, 2016 in Wyoming, OH at the age of 78.Funeral services will be held Tuesday December 6,...

Lana J. Bellmyer

Lana J. Bellmyer

Dec 1, 2016

Bellmyer, Lana J, (nee Murphy) Cherished wife of Pat Bellmyer. Beloved mother of Lisa (Greg) Benoit and Nick Bellmyer. Loving grandmother of Nora and Easton Benoit. Sister of Ed (Susie) Murphy, Terri (Jim) Stengel, Eileen Baker, Mary Claire (the late Dave) Ruther, John (Donna) Murphy and Joe (Amy) Murphy. Sister-in-law of Cindy Murphy. Preceded in death by her brothers Jim,...

Stanley Rohling

Stanley Rohling

Nov 30, 2016

Stanley Rohling, 90, beloved husband of the late Marylyn Rohling (nee Eckstein) passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday evening, November 30, 2016.  He was a WWII veteran in the Navy. Stanley was a wonderful, caring man.  He delivered Meals on Wheels well into his 80’s and was a devoted member of St. Margaret Mary Parish in North College Hill. ...

Abe Burks

Abe Burks

Nov 29, 2016

BURKS, Abe, husband of the late Clara Marie Burks (nee Woebkenberg), dear father of Ellen (Edward) Ryan, Douglas (Carol) Burks, Steven (Gail) Burks, Karen Burks and Deborah Burks, also survived by 9 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren, brother of the late Margurette Helmich, Paul Burks and Lawrence Burks, Jr. Member of St. Vincent de Paul Society and the Boy Scouts...

Patrick Flynn

Patrick Flynn

Nov 29, 2016

Patrick James Michael Flynn, 84, is now in the Lord’s hands. He was a United States Army Veteran of the Korean War, and long-time resident of Antioch, CA.He passed on Tuesday, November 29, 2016. Pat was a long-time employee of Fibreboard Corporation & Lone Tree Golf Club.Pat was an avid golfer and sports fan. Pat loved his Cincinnati Reds and enjoyed...

Larry C. Brown

Larry C. Brown

Nov 28, 2016

Our beloved “Downtown” Larry Brown from Cincinnati (Dent), OH passed away peacefully on Monday, November 28, 2016 leaving behind his loving/devoted Care Giver (Ex-wife: Sue “B” Brown); his first cousin from Middletown, OH Carol (Brown) Long/Dave & family; his first cousin from Roanoke, VA Jane(Brown) Garner/Elmo & family; plus his (Ex-wife Barbara Allen) and children much loved by Larry: Starr...

Selma R. Bingham

Selma R. Bingham

Nov 27, 2016

BINGHAM, Selma R. (nee Cole). Beloved wife of the late Preston H. Bingham. Loving mother of Dixie Luckett. Cherished grandmother of Lisa Hale and Christopher and Matthew Luckett. Great-grandmother of J.D., Joshua, Josie, Leah, Madeline, Kate, Preston, Sawyer, Kellon and Aliyah. Passed away November  27, 2016. Age 90. Visitation will take place at Bethany Baptist Church 6049 Yankee Rd., Liberty...

Ronald Eugene Blessing

Ronald Eugene Blessing

Nov 26, 2016

BLESSING, Ronald Eugene, age 69, of Decatur, OH, died November 26, 2016. Born in Dayton, OH, September 28, 1947, to the late Alfred Leroy Blessing, Jr. and Clara Blessing (nee Bowman). He is survived by his wife Dollis Blessing (nee Stutz), daughter Rebecca Ruble, sons Timothy (Annette) and Christopher (Heather) Blessing, step-son Richard (Jennifer) Oberding, step-daughter Tina (Shane) Casey and...

Betty Jean Schaerges

Betty Jean Schaerges

Nov 26, 2016

Schaerges, Betty Jean (nee Vossler), passed peacefully into the arms of the Lord Jesus Christ, surrounded by her family, on November 26, 2016. Survived by her loving husband, Herbert L. Schaerges, Betty was devoted mother of Sandra Budd, Susan Burroughs and Robert Schaerges, 10 grandchildren and 5 great- grandchildren. Betty was born in Lockland, Ohio to Jewell and Clifford Vossler...

Shirley Rose Bryant

Shirley Rose Bryant

Nov 26, 2016

BRYANT, Shirley Rose, beloved wife of the late Denver Bryant for 46 years. Loving mother of Danny (Kay) Bryant. Dear grandmother of Todd (Cassie) Bryant, Robin Bryant, and Debra (Bobby) Creed. Dear great grandmother of Makayla and Makenna. Sister of Patricia Reed, Judith Pierce, Gary G. Allen, and the late Richard Lee Allen and Billy Allen. Shirley is also predeceased...

Rita G. Sliter

Rita G. Sliter

Nov 24, 2016

SLITER, Rita G. (Nee: Thamann) beloved wife of the late Ernest W Sliter. Loving mother of Michael & Roxanne Sliter, Patricia and Jack Gardner, Daniel & Marci Sliter, Janet and Garry Clark, Richard and Renee Sliter, Cheryl and Michael Volk. Dear Grandmother of 13 and Great Grandmother of 17. Rita is predeceased by siblings: Ruth Clarke, Dorthy Lehrter, Harold Thamann,...

Matthew A. Bauer

Matthew A. Bauer

Nov 24, 2016

BAUER, Matthew A. Beloved son of Kimberly Bauer Stover (and husband Don Stover), and Rick Bauer. Loving brother of Johnathan (Kayla Schell) Bauer and step-brother of Shane and Brooks Stover and Jana Nunn and families. Uncle to Emma Nichole Bauer. Grandson of Doug and Geri Crocker (the late Charles Hawks), Lou Baker and John and Gail Bauer. Boyfriend of Sara...

Mary M. Pelzer

Mary M. Pelzer

Nov 24, 2016

Mary M. Pelzer (nee Stoinoff), beloved wife of the late Jack Pelzer. Sister of the late Steve, Chris, Robert Sr., and Joe Stoinoff. Also survived by many nieces, nephews, and great-nieces and nephews. Passed away Thursday, November 24, 2016 at the age of 96. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Mass of Christian Burial at St. Bartholomew Church,...

Gordon H. Rudolph

Gordon H. Rudolph

Nov 24, 2016

Rudolph, Gordon H. Beloved husband of the late Betty Rudolph (nee Johnson) and the late Nancy Rudolph (nee Lockwood). Loving father of Phillip (Marian) Rudolph, Russell (Barbara) Rudolph and Mary (Greg) Mast. Also survived by 6 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by his brother James Rudolph and parents Virgil and Hannah Rudolph. Gordon was a veteran of the...

Michael P. McDonough

Michael P. McDonough

Nov 23, 2016

Michael Patrick, loving father of Will McDonough and Anna McDonough, dear grandfather of Eden, beloved son of Carol (Jim) McDonough Ryan and the late William McDonough, brother of Peggy (Ed) Henry, Mary (Andy) Klopfstein, Pat (Debbie) McDonough and Pam (Mike) Noll, also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.  Mike was a member of St. Pats K of C #1747.  Mike...

Shelby Hopkins

Shelby Hopkins

Nov 23, 2016

Hopkins, Shelby Beloved husband of 62 years to Shirley Hopkins. Loving father of Gary Hopkins, Pamela (William) Besl, Brenda (Rodney) Robinson and Sandra (Jeff) Mason. Shelby is survived by 7 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. Brother of Juanita Swan, Norma Brown and the late Earl Hopkins, Alene Ball, Bobby Hopkins, Gertrude Saylor, Clarence Hopkins and Goldie Combs. Passed away Wednesday, November,...

John R. Bennett

John R. Bennett

Nov 23, 2016

BENNETT, John R.Beloved husband of Margaret “Peggy” Bennett (nee Lenhart) for 50 years. Loving father of John (Corinne) Bennett, Courtney (Scott) Solsvig and Michael Bennett. Cherished grandfather of three and caring brother of Joan Eaton. Dear brother-in-law and uncle to a large extended family. John went to be with the Lord November 23, 2016, at age 76. Visitation will be...