Obituaries

Wilburn L. Dishon
Feb 22, 2016
DISHON, Wilburn L. Beloved husband of Carol J. Dishon (nee Trainor) for 62 years. Loving father of Brenda (David Choate) Dishon and Steve (Sherri) Dishon. Cherished grandfather of Ginny Bell, Roxanna (Matthew) Swift and Josie and Max Dishon. Great-grandfather of Tristin and Violet. Also survived by siblings and nieces and nephews. Passed away February 22, 2016. Age 84. Visitation will...
Lawrence "Larry" Tanner
Feb 22, 2016
TANNER, Lawrence Edward "Larry", of West Chester, Ohio, lost his battle to Lou Gehrig's Disease (ALS) on Monday, February 22, 2016, at age 79. Survived by his beloved wife Patricia "Pat" Tanner (nee Hearney) for 49 years. Loving father of Tara (Dan) Brake, Jillian (Matt) Garretson, and Lori (David) Schenck. Dear grandfather of Katie, Jaclyn, Annie, Samuel, Liam, Jacob, Maddie,...

John R. Gephart
Feb 21, 2016
John R. beloved wife of Shirley (nee Mack), loving father of Kerry (Jon) Dowling, John “Rick” (Susan) Gephart, Deborah Kurak and Linda (Jeff) Sussman, grandfather of 8, great-grandfather of 4, brother of Bob (the late Ruth) Gephart, Sally (John) Killian and the late Bart (Marilyn) Gephart. Passed away Sunday February 21, 2016 at age 89. Visitation at the Hodapp Funeral...
Aileen Motz
Feb 19, 2016
MOTZ, Aileen (nee Burckard) beloved wife for 69 years of Frank Motz. Loving mother of Cheryl (David) Timpe, Steve (Jan) Motz, Pam (the late Jim) Miller, Gary (David Wood) Motz, Dennis (Earlene) Motz, and Kim (Kevin) Corcoran. Grandmother of 14 and great grandmother of 25. Lifetime member of St. Clare. Aileen passed away Friday, February 19, 2016 at the age...
Janet Absher
Feb 18, 2016
ABSHER, Janet (nee Hott), beloved wife of the late Artie Absher. Dear mother of Danny (Dorie Vest) Absher and Donna (David) Baur. Grandmother of Amanda Absher, Katie (Jimmy) Tierney, Seth (Annie) Baur, Emily (Nick) Mercer and Silas Baur. Great-grandmother of Beau Mercer. Dear sister of Jean (Bobby) Barber. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Passed away Thursday, February 18,...
Joel H. Osterman
Feb 18, 2016
OSTERMAN, Joel H., beloved husband of Robin Osterman (nee Crouch), loving father of Ashley (Matthew) Ames, Brittany (James) McGregor, cherished grandfather of Addison Ames, brother of Mark (Melissa) Osterman and the late Michael Osterman, son of John and Ellen Osterman (nee Larkin)went to be with our Father in Heaven on Thursday, Feb 18, 2016. Joel was the co-founder of OstermanCron,...
Marjorie J. Zeno
Feb 18, 2016
ZENO Marjorie J. (nee Krause), loving wife of Edwin Zeno for 66 years. Dear mother of Thomas (Linda Bruggeman) Zeno, Ann (the late Kevin) McMackin and John Zeno. Grandmother of Timothy (Julie Rhodes), Daniel and Matthew (Alexandra) McMackin. Great-grandmother of Bridget McMackin. Passed away Thursday, February 18, 2016 at the age of 86. Visitation will be held at the Good...
Diane Orner
Feb 17, 2016
Orner, Diane (nee Shade), beloved wife of David Wesley Orner. Loving mother of Michelle Lynn (Bill) Puckett, and Dustin Jonathan (Jessica) Orner. Dear grandmother of Haley Puckett, Nick Puckett, Blake Puckett, Jillian Orner, and Crosley Orner. Sister of Donna Loy, Lori Shade, and David (Laurie) Shade. Daughter of Jim and Hazel Shade. Diane passed away Wednesday, February 17, 2016. Visitation...

Donna M. Cunningham
Feb 17, 2016
CUNNINGHAM, Donna M. (nee Lawhorne) beloved wife of Kenneth Cunningham Sr. Dear mother of Scott Herrin and the late Paul Herrin. Stepmother of Paul (Roni Christopher) Cunningham and Elizabeth (Terry) Kennedy. Loving grandmother of Kendall; step-grandmother of Chloe, Kylie and Carter. Beloved sister of Linda Jones and Kathy (Skip) Lohman. Also survived by several nieces and nephews. Departed Wednesday, February 17 at...
Michelle Prato (nee Redick)
Feb 17, 2016
Prato, Michelle Lee (nee Redick) Devoted wife of Scott Prato. Beloved mother of Brent (Jessica) Liberto, Shawn Patterson, Ashleigh (Dr. Nate) Fennell, Erika (Adam) Huff and Brittany Prato. Loving grandmother of Brooklynn, Kinzleigh, Evelyn, Jaxon and Josie. Daughter of Betty C. Bradley (nee Sandlin) and John (Joella) Redick. Sister of Dee Dee (Patrick) Johnan, Kristine (John) Kuss, Kim (Greg) Wright,...
Rose Marie Meier
Feb 16, 2016
Rose Marie beloved wife of the late Charles F. Meier. Loving mother of Beverly (Steve) Jacobs, Sharon (Scott) Henderson and the late Charles F. Meier, Jr. Mother-in-law of Gerianne Meier. Dear grandmother of 10 and great grandmother of 17. Sister of the late Jack Busche and Edna DiTullio. Rose retired from P&G and was an avid bridge player. She passed...

Mary D. Gramann
Feb 15, 2016
GRAMANN, Mary D. "Lori." Beloved sister of Wilma Gramann and the late Gertrude, Mae, Clarence and Herbert Gramann Jr. Dear aunt of Beverly (Pat) Stull. Passed away Monday, February 15, 2016. Mass of Christian Burial Thursday 10 a.m. at Good Shepherd Chapel, 8815 E. Kemper Rd., Montgomery. Memorials may be made to charity of donor's choice.
Vivian K. Salyers
Feb 14, 2016
Salyers, Vivian K. (nee Jarvis), beloved wife of the late Jay Salyers. Dear mother of Darla Joyce Hinkle. Grandmother of Ashley K. (Nick) Tompkins and Michael W. McKenzie. Great-grandmother of Kaylin E. McKenzie, Kamden McKenzie and Koleton Tompkins. Sister of Pat Tolbert and the late Marilyn Clybun and William Lee Jarvis. Sister-in-Law of Arnold Clybun. Also survived by several nieces...
Albert Michael Tabben
Feb 14, 2016
TABBEN, Albert Michael, devoted husband of the late Sarah Tabben (nee Kaze) for 46 years. Loving father of Michelle (Mark) Edwards and Renee (Todd Wriggelsworth) Tabben. Dear grandfather of Aidan Wriggelsworth. Brother of Carol Reckers (the late Carl), Jeanette (Ray) Grothaus, Richard (Debbie) Tabben, Larry Tabben, Paul (Charlene) Tabben, and the late Marylyn (Leroy) Holtrup. Passed away, February 14, 2016,...
Dolores Dunn
Feb 14, 2016
DUNN, Dolores A. (nee Donnellon) beloved wife of Thom Dunn. Loving mother of Tricia (Chris) DiTullio, Bridgid (Jeff) Weber, Chris Dunn and Marty (Vicky) Dunn. Cherished grandmother of Evan, Nick, Joe, Samantha, Alison, Aaron, Olivia and Thomas. Dear sister of Mary Lee (Edward) Lutz and Robert (Glenda) Donnellon. “Dee” graduated from Our Lady of Angels High School, Miami University and...
Jeffrey H. Smith
Feb 13, 2016
SMITH, Jeffrey H., loving father of Lauren Nicole Smith and Morgan Marie Smith. Dear brother of Terrance James (Debbie) Smith, Nancy Elizabeth Smith and Christopher Blake (Ashley) Smith. Beloved son of Barbara Ann and the late Donald Eugene Smith. Jeffrey is also survived by many nieces, nephews, friends, and relatives. He attended St. Peter’s High School in Mansfield, OH and...
Elizabeth C. "Betsy" Blom
Feb 13, 2016
BLOM, Elizabeth C. “Betsy”, loving wife of William J. Blom for 67 years. Dear mother of William G. (Diana Louiso) Blom and the late M. Christine Back. Mother-in-law of Ronald Back. Grandmother of Allison (Adam) Linkhart, Andrew (Nellie Walling) Blom and Alexander Back. Sister of Grace (the late Howard Sanders), and the late Jim Keller, Robert (the late Phyllis) Keller. ...

Shirlee M. Batchler
Feb 12, 2016
BATCHLER, Shirlee M. (nee Conover). Wife of the late Robert G. Batchler. Mother of John (Cathy), Ken (Pati) and Greg Batchler. Grandmother of Megan, Matthew, Katie, John Jr., Jeff and Chloe. Great-grandmother of Carter. Passed away February 12, 2016. Age 93. Visitation will take place at Hodapp Funeral Home 8815 Cincinnati-Columbus Rd., (Rt.42), West Chester, Thursday from 10AM until 11AM...

Maureen L. Kistner
Feb 12, 2016
KISTNER, Maureen L. (nee Griga) Beloved wife of the late Edward L. Kistner, Sr. Dear mother of Karen (Ken) Davis, Edward L. Kistner, Virginia (Ramon) Miyar, Linda (Mark) Lohrer, Laura (David) Herbe and the late Mary (survived by John) Garcia. Loving grandmother of 11 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren. Also survived by 4 siblings and many nieces and nephews. Maureen...
Margie Bastin
Feb 9, 2016
BASTIN, Margie, beloved wife of the late Beacher V. Bastin for 38 years. Loving mother of Debra Harlow, Verna Smith, Brenda Magrino, Melenie Meyers, Glen Foust, Alicia Svach and Laurel Roush. Dear grandmother of 13 and great-grandmother of 7. Margie was a school bus driver for 30 years. Her passions were family, church, and giving to others. She passed away...