Obituaries

Earl Schmitt
Dec 14, 2015
Earl William Schmitt, 91, of Cincinnati Ohio, passed away on Monday, December 14th 2015. He is survived by his wife of 60 years Verna. Also survived by son Jeffrey, daughter Deborah and daughter Janet. Four grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Sister Ruth (Norris), Lorraine (Larry) Goeft. Preceded in death by sister Vera, and brother Robert (Bob). Earl proudly served his...

Sandra R. Ames
Dec 13, 2015
AMES, Sandra R. Beloved wife of Thomas Ames for 49 years. Dear mother of Michael Ames. Dear sister of Sherry Armstrong, Kathy Blankenship and the late Roy "Mike" Harris. Also survived by several nieces and nephews. Sandra graduated from Christ Hospital School of Nursing. Passed away Sunday, December 13, 2015, at the age of 74. Visitation at Hodapp Funeral Home,...
Carl Donald Larson
Dec 13, 2015
LARSON, Carl Donald, passed away suddenly on Sunday, December 13, 2015 at age 91. He was born in Cincinnati, OH on January 14, 1924. Don served in the Army in World War ll and graduated from University of Cincinnati. He was retired from Blue Cross Blue Shield-Anthem. Don was an avid sportsman his whole life, especially as a golfer in...

Robert Albert Gellenbeck
Dec 12, 2015
Gellenbeck, Robert A. beloved husband of 62 years to Georgia P. (nee Murphy), loving father of Steve (Cathy), Greg (Louise), Neal (Mary Ann), Tim (Laurie), Susan (Bruce) Ericson and Amy (Mike) Cusack. Devoted grandfather of 13 and great grandfather of 8. Bob graduated from St. Xavier High School, served his country during WWII, and then attended Xavier University. He succeeded...

Sr. Ann Regina Raterman
Dec 11, 2015
RATERMAN, Sr. Ann Regina Raterman, SFP (nee Margaret Mary), passed to eternal life on December 11, 2015, at age 77. She lived a life dedicated to God for 58 years as a Franciscan Sister of the Poor. During those years she served the poor in Cincinnati, Columbus and Dayton, OH; Jamaica, NY; Quincy, IL; Kansas City, KS; Jersey City, NJ;...
Charles K. Braun
Dec 11, 2015
BRAUN, Charles K. Born February 27, 1924 in Chicago to Mr. and Mrs. Max Braun. Beloved husband of Marian (nee Klein), who predeceased him. Dear brother of Edwin "Bud" Braun of Chicago and Pearl (Harold) Snyder of Rhinelander, WI (both deceased). Dear step-father for 50 years to Leslie (Tom) Mowry of Wyoming, OH and Jim (Nancy) Anderson of Portland, OR. ...

Loraine M. Meyer
Dec 11, 2015
MEYER, Loraine Marie (nee Brunce), passed away Friday, December 11, 2015. Beloved wife of Robert John Meyer (1923-1982). Loving mother to Roberta (David Brown), Don J., Dianne (Hank) Jatzek, Robert R. (Nancy), Mary (Clyde) Rowland, Christopher (Sheri) and Michael (Maria). Beloved grandmother of Sandra (Mike) Baker, Sheila Meyer (1982-2001), Justin Rowland, Robert J. (Cindi) Meyer and Amber Rowland and beloved...
Alan Wolf
Dec 11, 2015
WOLF, Alan W. Son of Harry and Karen Wolf. Brother of Aaron (Roxi) Wolf. Uncle to Allegra and Isaac. Passed away December 11, 2015 . Age 46. Funeral Service will take place at Landmark Baptist Church 1600 Glendale-Milford Rd., Evendale, Wednesday at 11AM. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the SPCA. Condolences to hodappfuneralhome.com

Harry B Budke
Dec 9, 2015
BUDKE, Harry B., D.D.S. Born May 4, 1928 and passed away December 9, 2015 at the age of 87. Beloved husband of the late Carolyn (nee Gutekunst), loving father of Dr. Mark (Lois) Budke, Dr. Kevin (Lora) Budke, Kim (John) Zelasko and Tom (Ruth Waters) Budke. Grandfather of Dr. Gail (Jeff) Grever, Mark, Jr., Dr. Matt, Karen, Kristen, Katelyn and...

Carl F Schlensker
Dec 8, 2015
SCHLENSKER, Carl Fredrick died peacefully on December 8, 2015, just 12 days before his 97th birthday. He was preceded in death by his wife Jean Ruth (nee Gallagher). He is survived by his two sons David (Louise) and Dale, 4 grandchildren, Scott (Megan), Laurie (Todd), Bethany (Brian), and Todd (Lindsey) and 15 great grandchildren. He was also preceded in death...
Harry Buchanan
Dec 7, 2015
Buchanan, Harry, born May 7, 1922, went home to be with the Lord on December 7, 2015. He is survived by wife, Ruth, son Rodney, daughters Sheryll, Kathy and Kimberly, 8 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren, and many close friends and family. Visitation will be held at Bible Baptist Church, 1249 Symmes Rd., Fairfield, OH 45014, on Saturday, December 12, 2015 from...
Betty S. Chambers
Dec 7, 2015
CHAMBERS, Betty S. (nee Cordell) Beloved wife of Donald W. Chambers for 57 years. Mother of Michael (Monica) and Norma Chambers. Grandmother of Amanda May, Katie Lyons, Paige Mace and Brooke Arthur. Great-grandmother of 5, step-grandmother of 3 and step-great grandmother 9. Sister of Jean (the late James) Davis and Otis (Joflorence) Cordell. Passed away December 7, 2015. Age 75....

Darlene R. Haggard
Dec 7, 2015
HAGGARD, Darlene R., passed away December 7, 2015 at the age of 95. Daughter of the late Ambrose and Ida Haggard. Devoted sister of the late Amos, Loyal (Cecilia), Gene, Alta Godbey, Zelma Held, Marge Knotts, Hallie Hartzler, Ivalene Haggard and Verl (Eloise) Haggard. Survived by 29 nieces and nephews and numerous great nieces and nephews. Darlene retired from Formica...

Sister Mary Carol Mertens
Dec 7, 2015
Sister Mary Carol Mertens, RSM, Sister of the Sisters of Mercy for 71 years. Daughter of the late Walter Mertens and Catherine Pfaller Mertens. Passed away on Monday, December 7, 2015 at the age of 94. Preceded in death by Walter and William Mertens; Friends may call at the McAuley Convent, 1768 Cedar Ave., 45224, on Friday, December 11, from...
Winnie Paralee Wilson
Dec 6, 2015
Winnie Paralee Wilson (nee Rainwater) passed away peacefully Sunday, December 6, 2015 at the age of 96. Winnie was preceded in death by her Husband Reverend Elza M. Wilson, son Bishop David M. Wilson; Parents Silas Monroe Rainwater and Mary Eliza Burton Schoolcraft Rainwater; Siblings sisters Edith Rainwater Meece, Lela Rainwater, Zena Rainwater Goodlander Bevins, half sisters Alta Rainwater, Myrtle...
Barry Wayne Thiel
Dec 6, 2015
Barry Wayne ThielLiberty Township, OH – Barry Wayne Thiel, 49, died Sunday, December 6, 2015 while scuba diving in the Virgin islands.Loving husband of Renae (nee Shircliffe). Devoted father of Jacob and Josh. Beloved son of Carol Thiel (nee Lutz) of Melbourne, KY and the late Gregory Thiel. Dear brother of David Thiel (Judy) of Fort Thomas, KY and Lisa...

Robert M. Wetterich
Dec 5, 2015
WETTERICH, Robert M. Husband of Carolyn Wetterich. Father of Toni Blackburn and Lisa Wetterich, step-father of Robert McSpadden and Deborah Carper. Grandfather of Christopher, Brian and Dylan. Passed December 5, 2015. Age 78. Visitation will take place at Good Shepard Catholic Church 8815 E. Kemper Rd., Montgomery, Friday form 9am until Mass of Christian Burial at 10am. Condolences to hodappfuneralhome.com
LaVerne G. Stratmann
Dec 5, 2015
LaVerne G. Stratmann (nee Huening) passed away Saturday, December 5, 2015 at the age of 87. LaVerne was preceded in death by her Husband Frank A. Stratmann and Sister Shirley (Al) Walrauch (nee Huening). She is survived by Linda Fitzpatric (William), MaryJane Stratmann, Michael Stratmann, Daniel Stratmann (Ramona) and Anne Stratmann (Chad) all of Cincinnati. Grandchildren: Colleen (Craig) Doty, William...

Edith John Rohrer
Dec 4, 2015
ROHRER, E. Joan (nee McAvoy) beloved mother of Karen A. Kreutz, Terri L. Cox and Dr. Thomas A. (Joy) Rohrer. Loving MEMA of Kevin Kreutz, Sara (Ryan) Badeau, Jeremy, Jason and Emily Cox, Ryan and Nicci Rohrer. Great Grandmother MEMA of Parker, Breonnia, Paxtyn, Hudson and Lexi. Dear sister of Gloria (David) Yerkes, Bill (Donna) McAvoy. Passed peacefully at Twin...

Edith John Rohrer
Dec 4, 2015
ROHRER, E. Joan (nee McAvoy) beloved mother of Karen A. Kreutz, Terri L. Cox and Dr. Thomas A. (Joy) Rohrer. Loving MEMA of Kevin Kreutz, Sara (Ryan) Badeau, Jeremy, Jason and Emily Cox, Ryan and Nicci Rohrer. Great Grandmother MEMA of Parker, Breonnia, Paxtyn, Hudson and Lexi. Dear sister of Gloria (David) Yerkes, Bill (Donna) McAvoy. Passed peacefully at Twin...