Obituaries

Joseph R. Bucher

Joseph R. Bucher

Jan 9, 2016

BUCHER, Joseph R. Beloved son of the late Richard K. and Marie (nee Oprisch) Bucher. Dear brother of Pat (Heather) Montgomery, Chris Bucher and Lisa (Craig) Leming. Also survived by his nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts and uncles. Joseph was an avid chef by profession and enjoyed collecting antiques. He was well-liked and loved by all who knew him. Passed away...

Robert Mentzer

Robert Mentzer

Jan 7, 2016

MENTZER, Robert L.  Beloved father of Kirk (Amy), Jon (Sonya) and Drew (Sheila).  Loving grandfather of 9 and great grandfather of 2.  Brother of Carl (Vicki) and the late Larry (Ellen) Mentzer.  Dear fiancé of Rhonda Whitten. Bob was a 40+ year retiree from G.E. and deacon to Church of the Brethren.  Passed away Thursday, January 7, 2016, at age...

R.H. Renner

R.H. Renner

Jan 7, 2016

RENNER, R.H., beloved husband of the late Leora (nee Baker) Renner. Dear father of Jenella (Tom) Slater, Larry (Melissa) and Gary (Lisa) Renner. Also survived by 10 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren and 1 great great grandchild. Brother of Martha Gabbard, Bill Renner, Rich Renner, Sue Sallee, Loretta Renner, Marilyn Elwood, Corliss O’Banion and the late J.C. Renner, Larry Renner and Marcella...

Suzanne C. McGuine

Suzanne C. McGuine

Jan 7, 2016

MCGUINE, Suzanne C. (nee Rost) beloved mother of Shannon, Colleen, Kelly and Meghan. Loving sister of Paula (Ron) Peake and Carolyn Rost, Raymond (Susan) Rost Jr. Aunt of Meredith (Michael), David, Stephen, Jeff and Matt. Great aunt of Daniel and Naomi. Daughter of the late Raymond and Marion Rost. Suzanne was a high school graduate of Ursuline Academy and a...

John M. Heltman

John M. Heltman

Jan 7, 2016

HELTMAN, John M. Loving husband of Susan (nee Frey). Amazing father of Amy Heltman (fiancé Jon Augustine) and Sara (Christopher) Brunner. Dear brother of Arlene Rinderknecht. Cherished uncle, brother-in-law and friend to many. John was a retired Cincinnati firefighter and worked security for the Cincinnati Reds. John’s last call was on Thursday January 7, 2016 at the age of 61....

Betty Kelsey

Betty Kelsey

Jan 6, 2016

Kelsey, Betty J. loving wife of the late Henry Kelsey. Beloved daughter of the late James and Margaret West.  Devoted sister of James (Della), Jerry, and the late Harold (Carolyn), Robert (the late Dorothy), and Frances (the late Robert) Kendall.  Also survived by many nieces and nephews.  Wednesday, January 6th at age 92.  No visitation.  Private services at the convenience...

Grace L. Catlin

Grace L. Catlin

Jan 6, 2016

CATLIN Grace Lavonne (nee Pence) beloved wife of the late Russel E., devoted mother of Ruth (Gary) Claypoole and Janet (Steve) Parker and the late Peggy (Bruce) Kelley; dear grandmother of Kelly (Chad) Snoke, Jeff (Lauren) Claypoole, Alec Parker, Jackson Parker, Laura Kelley and Jennifer Reynolds; great grandmother of Logan Reynolds, June Eloise Claypoole, and Aggie Grace Claypoole. Passed away...

Frank Paul Garber, Jr.

Frank Paul Garber, Jr.

Jan 5, 2016

GARBER, Frank Paul, Jr. Loving husband of Cheryl A. Gabriel. Loving father of Joshua Garber, Nicholas (Kassandra) Garber, Nathan Garber, Tiffany Garber, Dakota Garber Devin Garber Faith Garber Haylee Garber and the late Skye Gabriel. Also survived by his father Frank Paul (Betty) Garber Sr., his mother Wanda (David) Krantz and numerous grandchildren, brothers, sisters, nieces, nephews and friends. Passed...

Marsha Losito

Marsha Losito

Jan 5, 2016

LOSITO, Marsha L. (nee Clark) Beloved daughter of the late Jim and Mabel Schaefer. Loving sister of Michael Clark, Carla Kleinholz, Jim Schaefer and Donald Schaefer. Dear aunt of Steven (Heather) Kleinholz. Great-aunt of Austin Kleinholz. Passed away January 5, 2016 at age 69. Visitation to be held at the Arlington Mausoleum Chapel, 2145 Compton Rd., Mt. Healthy, 45231, Friday...

Kenneth Lyon

Kenneth Lyon

Jan 4, 2016

LYON, Ken beloved husband of Carol, loving father of Kevin (Gennifer) Lyon and Rita Lyon, grandfather of Riley Lyon, brother of Marci (Andy) Phares. Computer guru at Procter and Gamble for 30 years. Avid traveler including bicycling across the United States with wife, Carol.  Faithful and active servant at Grace Episcopal Church who created the website and edited the award...

Betty L. Joslin

Betty L. Joslin

Jan 4, 2016

JOSLIN, Betty L. (nee Coomer). Beloved wife of Edward E. Joslin. Sister of Ann, Stella and the late Joe, Don and Judy. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Passed away Monday, January 4, 2016, at age 83. Visitation at Hodapp Funeral Home, 7401 Vine St., Carthage, Friday from 10 a.m. until funeral service at 11 a.m. Condolences at hodappfuneralhome.com

James Michael Gorski

James Michael Gorski

Jan 4, 2016

James Michael "Jimmy" Gorski died unexpectedly at University of Cincinnati Hospital on January 4, 2016 at the age of 60. Jimmy is survived by his wife of 35 years, Mary Nell Barrord Gorski of Liberty Township; his daughters Kathleen "Katie" (Brenden) Alexander of Andover, Massachusetts and Michelle "Missy" (Dan) Matusicky of Columbus, Ohio; grandchildren Sloane Josephine Alexander, Augustine "Gus" Vincent...

Bruce Martin

Bruce Martin

Jan 3, 2016

Bruce Martin died peacefully on January 3rd, 2016 at home in West Chester, OH.  He was 64 years old.Bruce was born in Philippine Islands on August 25th, 1951 to Douglas and Joy Martin.  He attended schools in Corvallis, OR, to graduate from Corvallis High School in 1969.  He continued his education at Oregon State University and was graduated in 1977. ...

Frances E. Sack

Frances E. Sack

Jan 2, 2016

SACK, Frances E. (nee Staffenberg). Loving wife of John V. Sack. Cherished mother of Jeanine Ann Sack. Dear sister of JoAnn Chamberlain and Kay Woodburn. Passed away January 2, 2016. Age 63. Visitation will take place at the Hodapp Funeral Home 8815 Cincinnati-Columbus Rd., (Rt. 42), West Chester, Thursday from 6PM until 9PM with a Blessing at 7:30PM. In lieu...

Penny L. Cecil

Penny L. Cecil

Jan 2, 2016

Cecil, Penny L. (nee Richards) Beloved wife of Ken Cecil. Loving mother of Christine E. (Ethan) Morris, Jolynn D. (Arthur) Elliott, and Kyle G. (Tara) Cecil. Grandmother of Cara, Allen, Riley, Brady and Kenley. Sister of Don (Barbara) Richards. Daughter of Eunice E. Larcher and step-daughter of Emile E. Larcher. Preceded in death by her father Don Richards. Penny was...

Mark Maher III

Mark Maher III

Jan 1, 2016

Deceased: January 1, 2016, age 57; born: August 14, 1958Mark leaves behind both his parents: Jane E Maher of Cincinnati and Mark A. Maher Jr. of Tennessee, as well as his 4 younger siblings: his brother and business partner, Stephen Maher, his sisters Ruth M. Maher of North Carolina, and Anita J. Maher Gay of Vermont, and Richard D. Maher,...

Kenneth J. Fleming Jr.

Kenneth J. Fleming Jr.

Jan 1, 2016

Fleming, Kenneth J. Jr. Beloved son of Kenneth J. Sr. and Lucretia Fleming. Loving father of Kylie Fleming, Mike Hurley and Lynn Hecker and the late Cory Fleming. Dear brother of Shelley Sisco, Tammy Hartzler and Matt Fleming. Husband of Julie Marie Fleming for 28 years. Passed away January 1, 2016. Age 51. A memorial for Ken Fleming will be...

Marjorie M. Hippard

Marjorie M. Hippard

Jan 1, 2016

HIPPARD, Marjorie M. (nee Byrnes), long-time resident of St. Bernard, passed away Friday, January 1, 2016, at the age of 90.  She is survived by 4 children, 6 grandchildren, many great grandchildren, 1 brother, nieces and nephews.  Long-time employee of 1st Safety Bank.  Visitation at Hodapp Funeral Home, 7401 Vine St., Carthage, Wednesday from 10:30 a.m. until funeral service at...

Drucilla Schweinefus

Drucilla Schweinefus

Jan 1, 2016

SCHWEINEFUS, Drucilla (nee McIntosh), Beloved wife of and love of her life for 58 years to the late Raymond. Dear mother of Thomas, Kenneth (Sharon), Edward (Connie) and James Schweinefus and Raejean (Raymond) Butler.  Also survived by 20 grandchildren and 32 great grandchildren.  Sister of Jeanette and the late Georgia, Winston, Madeline, Ruth, Mary, Nell, Ernest, Sophie and Gracie.  Also...

Martin Laake

Martin Laake

Jan 1, 2016

LAAKE, Martin Russell, 54, of Finneytown/Liberty Township, beloved husband of Lynda Beal-Laake, stepfather of Mark (Kristen) Fouts, son of the late Russell and Irene Laake, brother of Donna (Bruce) Buschle, Diane, Linda (Jeff) Martin, and Lawrence (Lynne), grandfather of 4 and uncle of 7, passed away suddenly on January 1, 2016.  Visitation at St. Clare Church, 1443 Cedar Ave., College...