Obituaries

Arlene M. Haussler
Dec 27, 2010
HAUSSLER Arlene M. (nee Tempke), beloved wife of the late Richard G.Haussler, loving mother of the late Ricky (the late Patricia) Haussler, dear grandmother of Christina (Adam) Hood and great grandmother of Noah Hood. Monday, December 27, 2010, age 79 years. Visitation at Hodapp Funeral Home, 6041 Hamilton Ave., College Hill, Thursday from 10 a.m. until the blessing at 11...

Patricia Bunn
Dec 27, 2010
BUNN, Patricia “Pattie” (nee Hare), beloved wife of Roger Bunn, dear mother of James Alcorn and Mike (Misty) Alcorn, grandmother of Shelby, Trenton, Briona and Brayden, sister of Laura Hanmond and Vicki Hahn. Suddenly, Monday, December 27, 2010, age 53. Visitation at Hartwell United Methodist Church, 140 Parkway, Hartwell, 45216, Thursday 5:30 p.m. until funeral service at 7 p.m.. In...

Lawrence A. Heitman
Dec 27, 2010
HEITMAN, Lawrence A. Loving husband of Carol Heitman (nee Remley). Father of Vicki (Bruce) Allen, Janet Heitman, Dennis Heitman, Thomas (Teresa) Serey, Karen Williams, and Kimberly (Mac) McGregor. Also survived by 12 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. Brother of Elton, Walter, Ruth and was preceded in death by Mary, Virginia, Dorothy, Clarence, and Richard. Lawrence retired from Milacron in 1985 and...

Harlan S. Grooms
Dec 26, 2010
GROOMS, Harlan S. Beloved husband of Georgia Grooms (nee Brownlee). Father of Larry (Sharon) Grooms and Gary (Patti) Grooms. Survived by numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great great-children. Brother of Winonna Evans, Francis Allen, Russell Grooms, Phyllis Roush, William Grooms, and the late Marjory Evans and Elmer Grooms. Passed away December 26, 2010, age 89. Visitation at the Hodapp Funeral Home,...

Herbert C. Smith
Dec 26, 2010
SMITH, HERBERT C., beloved husband of the late Mary Ann Smith, step-father of Robert E. Lewis, Jr., Joyce Ann Buffen, James W. and Clay B. Lewis, brother of Howard Lee Smith and the late Roy H. and Ronald “Lucky” Smith, also survived by 5 step-grandchildren. Sunday, December 26, 2010, age 76. Visitation at Hodapp Funeral Home, 7401 Vine St., Carthage,...

Robert Steele Peavley
Dec 26, 2010
PEAVLEY, Robert Steele Husband of the late Mary Elaine Peavley (nee Stephens). Longtime Glendale resident. Loving father of Robert Jr. (Launa), Jim (Connie), Donnie (Fran), Jeff (Sharron), Priscilla (Jonas) Roberts, and Scott (Pam). Dear grandfather of 15 grandchildren and 26 great-grandchildren. Brother of Virginia Ransom and Etta Peavley and the late Ann McElroy, Jimmy Peavley, and Orin Peavley. Also survived...

Ronald Athay Whyte
Dec 26, 2010
WHYTE, Ronald Athay, born February 12, 1946, passed away peacefully December 26, 2010, at his home after a long illness. Son of the late Leland and Alice A. Whyte, he is survived by his wife of 35 years Shirley Roper Whyte of Cincinnati, daughter Karen Janet Whyte of Chicago and cousin Linda Banta of Johnsonburg, NJ. Memorial visitation Wednesday (TODAY)...

Elisha M Evans
Dec 24, 2010
Evans, Elisha McHenry (MAC) Age 83 of Cincinnati passed away peacefully Christmas Eve 2010 at his residence. He was a WWII veteran, retired teamster, and former president of the Elmwood Eagles. He was proceeded in death by infant son, Jackie Ray. He is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Betty; his son, Michael (Rhonda) of Baton Rouge; daughter,...

Jean C Wellman
Dec 24, 2010
Wellman, Jean C. (nee Forrester) Dear mother of David (Jennifer) Wellman and Karen Horton. Grandmother of Madeleine Wellman, Benjamin, Brenton, and Olivia Horton. Daughter of the late Ina M. and the late L. Ben Forrester. Friday, December 24, 2010. Age 75. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a blessing service at the Hodapp Funeral Home, 6041 Hamilton Ave., College...

Roy Witt
Dec 23, 2010
WITT, Roy, beloved husband of Audrey Witt (nee Koester), dear father of Gregory (Elizabeth) Witt and Kimberly Witt, brother of Claude Witt, Jannie, Alfreda, Lee, Brenda, Bernice and the late Carson Witt and Euna Borders. Visitation at Hodapp Funeral Home, 7401 Vine St., Carthage, Tuesday from 11:30 a.m. until funeral service at 1:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials may...

Dorothy M. Midkiff
Dec 23, 2010
MIDKIFF Dorothy M. Devoted wife of the late Vanis Midkiff. Loving mother of Patricia (Thomas) Topmiller. Dear grandmother of James Sylvester and Amy (Fred) Knudsen. Beloved great grandmother of Jessica and Megan Sylvester and Colin, Katie Rae, and Cooper Knudsen. Passed away peacefully, December 23, 2010, age 89. Visitation will take place on Monday, December 27, at Hodapp Funeral Home,...

Bernice C. Molloy
Dec 22, 2010
MOLLOY, Bernice C. went to be with her beloved Jesus and Mary December 22, 2010. At the age of 85. Mother of Nita (Jim) Farrell and Clark Dickhaus. Grandmother of Jimmy, Samantha, William, Vicki and Emily. Great grandmother of Malachi. Aunt of 11. Preceded in death by her parents, brothers and sisters. Visitation will take place at St. Ann Church...

Rosetta B. Patton
Dec 21, 2010
PATTON, Rosetta B. (nee Allen), beloved wife of Willard Patton, dear mother of Al Patton, Gloria (Gerald) Sneed, James (Linda) Patton, Zelda (Russell) Sneed and Allen (Vicki) Patton, also survived by 12 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren, sister of Janet (Jimmy), David (Elva) Allen, Sam (Judy) Allen and the late Christine Allen, Essie Luttrell and Clellie Allen, special aunt of...

Rosemary L. Reynolds
Dec 20, 2010
REYNOLDS, Rosemary L. (nee Hlinak), beloved wife of the late Robert L. Reynolds, dear mother of Kevin J. and Robert A. (Maureen J.) Reynolds, loving grandmother of Emily Nicole, Patrick Xavier and Christina Marie Reynolds, sister of the late Tom, James and Patrick, sister-in-law of Jeannie and Marilyn and the late Lois Linak, also survived by several nieces and nephews....
Marie Kathryn Klumpe
Dec 19, 2010
KLUMPE, Marie Kathryn (nee Oelerich) Devoted wife of 66 years to Jack Klumpe. Loving mother of Kerry (Peggy Golden) Klumpe and Christine (Dr. Michael) Eldon. Dear grandmother of Lauren. Passed away December 19, 2010, age 95 at Mt. Pleasant Retirement Village. Visitation will take place at Northminster Presbyterian Church, 703 Compton Rd., Finneytown, 45231, Tuesday, Dec. 28 from 10 a.m....

Hazel M. Young
Dec 17, 2010
YOUNG, Hazel M. (nee Price) Beloved wife of the late Walter R. James and Leslie M. Young. Loving mother of Robert (Mary) James and Craig (Christine) James. Dear grandmother of Natalie, Leigh, B.J., and Jackson. Cherished great grandmother of Autumn, K.J., and Gavin. Sister of Christine, Junior, and Mildred. Also preceded in death by 3 other siblings. Passed away, December...

Isolde Sakmann
Dec 17, 2010
SAKMANN, Isolde Dear sister of Horst (Renate) Trapowski. Special friend to Joyce (Allen) Sullivan. Passed away December 17, 2010, age 88. Memorial Mass will be held at a later date. Hodapp Funeral Home, West Chester, serving the family. Donations may be made to Hospice of Dayton
Margaret Rosella Gettelfinger
Dec 17, 2010
GETTELFINGER, Margaret (nee Dehner) beloved mother of Frank, Jeffery, Dan and the late Mark Gettelfinger, loving grandmother of Julie, Mark, Jillian, Brad, Jodie, Candice, Matthew and the late Jennifer and Craig, dear sister of Dorothy Davis, Mary Murphy, Robert and Jerry Dehner and the late Anna Mae Burwinkle, Ruth Kistner and Lester Dehner. Friday December 17, 2010 age 75. Visitation...

Ethel W. Pickard
Dec 16, 2010
PICKARD, Ethel W. Mother of Sharon (Eloy) Peters and Cheryl Pickard, grandmother of Gregory and Stacie Peters and Christina Pickard, sister of Evelyn Seiger and the late Dorothy Scott. Passed away Thursday, December 16, 2010, age 79. Funeral services private.
Diane M. Blackburn
Dec 16, 2010
BLACKBURN, Diane M. (nee Gregorini), cherished wife of Les, devoted mother of Brian (Michelle), Matthew (Julie) and Chris (Megan) Blackburn, loving grandmother of Braden, Livia, Lucas, and Leah, beloved sister of Linda (Jim) Holcomb, Tina (Mark) Engel, Mike (Charlotte) Boss, Joe (Sue) Gregorini and Tom (Mary) Gregorini. Passed away Thursday, Dec. 16, 2010, age 62. Visitation at St. John Church,...