Obituaries

Morris E. Brown
Nov 21, 2016
BROWN, Morris E. Loving husband of Mary Katherine Brown (nee Scott) for 62 years. Devoted father of Kevin (Tricia) Brown and Sherri Tipton. Cherished grandfather of Amanda, Kendra, Joshua and Jordan. Passed away November 21, 2016. Age 83. Visitation will take place at the Hodapp Funeral Home 8815 Cincinnati-Columbus Rd., (Rt.42), West Chester, Saturday from 9am until Funeral Service at...
John W. Lennon
Nov 21, 2016
John “Jack” beloved husband of Mary Ann Lennon for 60 years, loving father of Kris (John) Houchen-Thoman, Kathy (Bill) Halpin, John (Christy) Lennon, Greg Lennon, Steve Lennon, and Karen (Allyn) Raifstanger. Dear grandfather of Alyssa (Jeff) Mussio, Jonathan (Susan) Houchen, Lee (Drea) Houchen, Emily and Allison Lennon, Michael (Jillian) Lennon, Kevin (Amanda) Lennon, Eric (Haley) Lennon, Steven (Tara) Lennon, Kara...
Jean Anderson
Nov 20, 2016
Jean Anderson (nee Koop) beloved wife of the late William H. Anderson. Dear mother of Susan (William) Gaut, Nancy (Gregory) Guy, Barbara (William) Lee, William Anderson Jr., and Francie (Cornelius) Bulman. Survived by 14 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. Dear sister of Patricia Miller and the late Kathy Koop. Passed away on November 20, 2016 at the age of 89....
Robert J. Schulte Jr.
Nov 20, 2016
Robert J. Schulte Jr. Bob, beloved ex-husband of Karen (Coorey), beloved father of Jessica and Emily Schulte, brother of Barbara Begley (Elmer), Patricia Munafo (Nicholas), Kathleen Gould (Michael), Leanora Roach (Michael). Retired from IBEW Electrician Local Union 212. He enjoyed spending time with his daughters and taking long walks with his dog Cooper. Bob passed on Sunday, November 20, 2016...
Louise Grote
Nov 19, 2016
Grote, Louise Harriet (nee Speeg), beloved wife of the late Herbert Edward Grote for 71 years. Loving mother of Beverly (the late Donald) Hostiuck, Gary (Elsa) Grote, “Skip” (Jenny) Grote, Gail (John) Groene and Russell (Carolyn) Grote. Dear grandmother of Angela (Marc) Bloom, Todd Hostiuck, Eric (Kelly) Grote, Brian (Shannon) Grote, Alicia (Ben) Mirtes, Brad (Jessica) Groene, Allison (Michael) Berning,...
Jamie Harding
Nov 18, 2016
HARDING, Jamie, son of Ruth A. Harding (nee Clark) and the late Homer W. Harding. Father of Braden J. Harding. Step-father of Jessica Payne, Shelby Jones and Abi Jones. Brother of Sherry (Jenifer) Harding. Also survived by many aunts, uncles and cousins. Passed away November 18, 2017. Age 44. Visitation will take place at Hodapp Funeral Home, 6410 Cincinnati-Dayton Rd.,...

Gary W. Colson
Nov 18, 2016
Colson, Gary W., dear son of Mary Ann Colson and the late Roy W. Colson. Loving father of Ryan W. (Lauren) Colson. Grandfather of Kylie and Tyler Colson. Dear brother of Judy Wright. Passed away Friday, November 18, 2016 at the age of 58. Visitation at the Hodapp Funeral Home, 7401 Vine St., Carthage, Monday, November 21 from 11 a.m....
Carolyn Jean Gabbard (nee Brayton)
Nov 17, 2016
Carolyn Jean Gabbard (nee Brayton) born July 16,1942, of Kings Mills, OH went home to be with the Lord on November 17, 2016, at the age of 74. Carolyn was preceded in death by her parents George and Virginia Brayton. She leaves behind her three children, Keith (Pam) Gabbard, Nanny Lovejoy, and Craig (Kathy) Gabbard. Carolyn was blessed with four...
Bruce Morgan
Nov 17, 2016
MORGAN, Bruce "Rug." Born January 20, 1957, to the late Harold W. and Agnes M. (nee Terry) Morgan, passed away Thursday, November 17, 2016, at the age of 59. Beloved brother of Patricia (Luke) Woodrum, Charlotte (Tommy) Shelton and Sonny (Gail) Morgan. Loving uncle of Pam Carroll, Iva Blair, Greg Shelton, Chad, Brad and Mike Morgan and 8 great nieces...
Carl E. Rauch
Nov 17, 2016
RAUCH, Carl E., beloved husband of the late Irene Rauch (nee Irwin) for 55 years. Loving father of Teresa (Larry) Richardson, Mary Beth (John) Baker, Brian (Bobbi Sue) Rauch, Barry Rauch, Gwen (John) Pinter, and the late Greg (surviving Peggy) Rauch. Dear grandfather of fifteen and great grandfather of fourteen. Also survived by loving sister, Jean Mize and many nieces and...

Shirley A. Oliverio
Nov 14, 2016
OLIVERIO, Shirley A. (nee Beckman) of Cincinnati, passed away November 14, 2016 at the age of 76. Loving wife of Louis J. Oliverio for 54 years. Devoted and beloved mother of David (Beth), Michael and Daniel Oliverio. Cherished grandmother of Rachel, Derek and Luke Oliverio. Dear sister of William (Elaine) Beckman. Survived by cousins Edward Beckman, Lois Holt, and many...

Caleb Joel McDonald
Nov 14, 2016
McDonald, Caleb Joel, Beloved son of Spencer and April (Webb) McDonald. Brother of Chloe McDonald. Grandson of Lynda Webb and the late Doug Webb, Art and Barbara McDonald. Also survived by numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. Caleb attended Mason High School. He will be deeply missed by his family. Passed away November 14, 2016 at the age of 20. Memorial...

Clematine York
Nov 13, 2016
YORK, Clematine (nee Sharp). Beloved wife of the late Glen Allen York. Loving mother of Ronald T. (Beth) York and Gerald E. York and the late Keith York. Cherished grandmother of Matthew, Julie, Jerrod and Jordan and great-grandmother of Phoenix. Dear sister of William Sharp Jr., James Sharp, Patty Winchester, Ken Sharp and the late Mable Winchester. Passed away November...

Kathleen A. Lewallen
Nov 12, 2016
Lewallen, Kathleen A. Devoted wife of the late Charles Lewallen. Beloved mother of Karen (Jerry) Dillingham, Larry (Paula) Lewallen and Robin (David McDonald. Loving grandmother of Carla, Tammy, Amanda, Michael, Bradley, Shannon and the late Jason. Also survived by 18 great grandchildren. Passed away November 12, 2016 at the age of 90. Visitation will be held Thursday, November 17, 2016...
Beverly J. Chance
Nov 12, 2016
Beverly, J., Age 74 of Monroe, OH, passed away at Hospice Butler-Warren County peaceably after a long battle with cancer, with family at her bedside on November 12, 2016. Bev was born March 12, 1942 in Covington, KY. She was a graduate of Colerain HS. She was retired from the Lakota School Dist. where she had been employed for 25...
Lorraine V. Korth
Nov 10, 2016
Lorraine Vera (nee Kahler), beloved wife of 68 years to Charles Korth. Loving mother of Jeff (Liz) Korth. Caring grandmother of Jason and Garrett Korth and endearing great grandmother of Maeve, Owen, Wyatt, Riley, and Anne Korth. Passed into God’s hands on Thursday, November 10, 2016 at the age of 88. Visitation will be held at Hodapp Funeral Home, 6410...
JoAnn Meece
Nov 10, 2016
MEECE, JoAnn. Beloved wife of the late James Donald Meece. Loving mother of Donald (Beth) and Travis (Nicole) Meece and the late Ryan Meece (Carla). Dearest Mimi of Jonathan, Alyssa and Andrew. Great-Mimi of the precious Atlanta. She was the daughter of the late Roland T and Esther Thacker. Also survived by her beautiful sister and best friend Judy Taylor...
Stanley N. Wilkymacky
Nov 10, 2016
WILKYMACKY, Stanley. Beloved husband of the late Karen Wilkymacky (nee Runk). Loving brother of Sandy (Fred) Runk. Uncle of Dr. Dianne Runk and Dan (Megan) Runk. Great uncle of Lily, Sonia and Danny Runk. Brother-in-law of Jim (Viv) Runk. Stan was a retired police chief of Elmwood Place. Passed away Thursday, November 10, 2016, age 76. Visitation at Hodapp Funeral...
Loyal R. Brown
Nov 9, 2016
BROWN, Loyal R. Beloved husband of the late Anna M. (Price) Brown for 63 years, passed away Wednesday, November 9, 2016, at age 93. He was the loving father of Bonnie (John) Brugger and Carol (Keith) Zucker. He was grandfather of Sarah (Vince) Weimer, Anne (Aaron) Spear, Joseph Brugger, Vanessa, Evan and Andrew Zucker. He was great grandfather of Edwin...
Lois D. Burst
Nov 9, 2016
BURST, Lois D. (nee Bender). Beloved wife of the late Charles G. Burst. Loving mother of Mary Beth (Bernie) Gray, Theresa "Terry" Burst, Joseph (Jessica Scully) Burst, Mark (Vondra) Burst, Matt (Kim) Burst, Gerard "Gerry" Burst, Ann (Michael) Sprinkles and the late Cathy Burst. Also survived by numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren. Passed away Wednesday, November 9, 2016, at age...