Obituaries

Dr. Elmer C. St. George

Dr. Elmer C. St. George

Sep 21, 2009

ST. GEORGE, Dr. Elmer C. “Jack,” age 77, passed to a better place Monday, September 21, 2009. He is survived by his loving wife of 51 years, Margaret Mary “Peggy” (Rogers) and 6 adoring children; John, wife Holly (Akers) and grandchildren, Erin, Andrew, Shannon and Natalie; Mary, husband David Eslick and grandchildren, Brian, wife Kristina and great-grandchild Sophia, and Patrick;...

Betty V. Meyer

Betty V. Meyer

Sep 21, 2009

MEYER, Betty V. (nee Burroughs), beloved wife of the late George E. Meyer, loving mother of the late Sandra J. Donges and Larry E. Meyer, dear grandmother of Karen, Kevin and Keith Donges and great grandmother of Alyssa and Elizabeth Donges. Monday, September 21, 2009, age 90. Betty was an active member of the Hartwell Seniors. Visitation at Hartwell United...

Carla Tullis

Carla Tullis

Sep 20, 2009

Tullis, Carla, age 59, passed away September 20, 2009 at Cedarview Healthcare Center, Lebanon, OH after a 1 1/2 year battle with brain cancer. She is survived by her mother Martha Tullis of Kernersville, NC, her sister Phyllis (Glen) Anderson of Kings Mills, OH, two nephews Alton (Noel) Anderson of Colorado and Corby (Sharon) Anderson of California, and one grand...

Mary T. Fritz

Mary T. Fritz

Sep 18, 2009

FRITZ, MARY T. , in her 87th year of Maineville,OH, beloved wife of 61 years to the late George J. Fritz, devoted mother of Mary Kathryn (Bill) Fader of Bennett,CO, Rebecca (Dr. Ron ) Shemenski of Oak Harbor, OH, Robert (Joyce) of Bowling Green, KY, Theresa Cotton of Montgomery, Patricia Eveslage of Anderson Twp, Bernard (Barb) of Loveland, Thomas of...

Robert Leifling

Robert Leifling

Sep 17, 2009

LEIFLING Robert Joseph, Jr., loving husband of Terri Leifling (nee Hosmer), dear father of Phillip (Erica) and Brad Wadl and grandfather of William Wadl, beloved son of Jean and the late Robert Leifling, Sr., dear brother of Linda Ison, Don, John, Gail and Dale Leifling, also survived by a wealth of nieces and nephews. Suddenly, Thursday, September 17, 2009, age...

Sr. Marie Heitkamp, S.F.P.

Sr. Marie Heitkamp, S.F.P.

Sep 17, 2009

HEITKAMP, Sr. Marie, S.F.P., age 84, entered into eternal life on September 17, 2009, at Mercy Franciscan Terrace. Sister was a native of Dayton, OH, and a member of the Franciscan Sisters of the Poor for 68 years. She served the poor as a mendicant, begging for the needs of the poor in Hamilton, Steubenville and Cincinnati, OH, and as...

Lula Dell King

Lula Dell King

Sep 15, 2009

KING Lula Dell (nee Winstead), beloved wife of Terry King. Loving mother of Mary (Jeff) Bland, Terry (Pam) Innis, Paul King, Gary (Tracey) King, Michael King, Virginia Lee King and the late Timothy Innis. Grandmother of nine and great-grandmother of 1. September 15, 2009, age 71. Visitation will take place at the Carthage Church of the Nazarene, 65th and Fairpark...

John Breslin Bohlander

John Breslin Bohlander

Sep 15, 2009

BOHLANDER, John Breslin, husband of Heather Bohlander (nee Washburn). Loving son of Vernon J. Jr. and Laurel A. (Dunbar) Bohlander. Dear brother of Anna Marie (Dana) Rickles, Vernon Joseph (Laura Westervelt) Bohlander III, Harry Edward Bohlander, Rose Breslin, Paula Jeanne Bohlander and Michael Milton. Grandson of Vernon J. Bohlander Sr. and Margaret Bohlander and Ralph E. and Gloria Jeanne Dunbar....

Genevieve Shubeck

Genevieve Shubeck

Sep 14, 2009

Genevieve Ruth Shubeck, daughter of the late Archie and Hattie Borton, died on September 14, 2009, age 88. The incredible wife of Frank Shubeck, cherished mother of Karen, Alan and Linda and treasured mother-in-law of Michael Soltis, Kannika Shubeck and Darrel Dodson. Fantastic grandmother of Gregory, Joseph and Daniel Soltis; Genevieve and Nicholas Shubeck; step-grandmother of Anaïs Dodson. Cherished sister...

Barnell Van Hook

Barnell Van Hook

Sep 13, 2009

VAN HOOK, Barnell, husband of Rita Van Hook (nee Carrier), father of Danny, Kneeva “June Bug,” Steve, Mike and the late Dennis, also survived by family and friends. Sunday, September 13, 2009, age 79. Mr. Van Hook was a member of Arlington Heights Church, volunteered at Miami Twp. Police Dept., member of Eastern Star and Masons, a board member of...

Joseph E. Krzynowek

Joseph E. Krzynowek

Sep 13, 2009

KRZYNOWEK, Joseph E., beloved husband of 64 years to Elizabeth Krzynowek (nee Huffner), loving father of Patricia (Michael V.) McCann, Stephen and Michael (Gloria) Krzynowek, grandfather of Timothy Ladrigan, Sean Ladrigan and Christina, Joseph, Brenda and Daniel Krzynowek, brother of Ann Valko. Passed away Sunday, September 13, 2009, age 85. Joe was a former Captain in the U.S. Air Force,...

Wayne (Everett) Green

Wayne (Everett) Green

Sep 11, 2009

GREEN, Wayne (Everett), beloved husband of 59 years of Dorothy (nee Bethel), loving father of Linda (Steve) Lindholm and the late Angie Bowling, devoted grandfather of Brian David and Julie Wik, Eric, Jason and Jacob Lindholm, also survived by 13 great-grandchildren and preceded in death by one great-grandson and two brothers. Born in Belmont, OH and formerly of Brook Park,...

Deena Cooper

Deena Cooper

Sep 11, 2009

COOPER, Deena K. (nee Swafford), loving wife of Bubba Cooper. Dear mother of John Marks, Jamye Marks and Tobi Cooper. Grandmother of Kamden Gaines. Daughter of Harold and the late Pamela Swafford. Sister of Mike and Kevin (Shelia) Swafford. Granddaughter of Carol Norman and the late Lester Vaughn Norman. Daughter-in-law of Barb and Ken Cooper. Suddenly, Friday, September 11, 2009,...

Thomas Davies

Thomas Davies

Sep 10, 2009

DAVIES, Thomas F., 87, survived by his loving companion Joan Walcher, son Raymond and Karen Davies, step-son Timothy and Mary Jean Irwin, step-daughter Danna Freer and Steven Weiss, grandchildren Katie Irwin Davis, Sean Davies, Kevin Davies and Abigail Irwin. Preceded in death by father and mother David C. and Marie Trott Davies, wife Phyllis Irwin Davies, wife Jo Ellen Freer...

Louis D. King

Louis D. King

Sep 9, 2009

KING, Louis D., beloved husband of Mary L. King (nee Parton). Loving father of Kristy (Joseph) Moser and Kylie King. Grandfather of Mishka, Emerik and Ayden Moser and Mark Rittenhouse Jr.. Step-son of Lloyd Brewer. Brother of Michael, Douglas and Kenneth King. Also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Louis was a member of the St. Bernard Eagles. He passed...

Barbara Shuler

Barbara Shuler

Sep 9, 2009

SHULER, Barb (nee Lett), mother of Wendie Shuler and Tracey (Keith) Mattingly, grandmother of Michael, Jennifer and Brandon, also survived by four sisters and one brother. Wednesday, September 9, 2009, age 65. Visitation at Hodapp Funeral Home, 7401 Vine St., Carthage, Saturday from 9 a.m. until funeral service at 10 a.m. Condolences to hodappfuneralhome.com.

Mary Clare Degler

Mary Clare Degler

Sep 9, 2009

DEGLER, Mary Clare, beloved wife of the late Raymond D. Degler, loving mother of Lori Gregory and the late Janie Thiemann, grandmother Audrey, Nicholas and Anna, grateful member of Alcoholics Anonymous for 30 years. Wednesday, September 9, 2009, age 77. Visitation at St. Gertrude Church, 7630 Shawnee Run Rd., Madeira, Saturday from 9 a.m. until Mass of Christian Burial at...

Robert W. Goettelman

Robert W. Goettelman

Sep 8, 2009

GOETTELMAN, Robert W., loving fiancee of Joyce Woods, loving father of Jeremy, Jeanna and Jacob Goettelman, cherished son of Anna and the late Al Goettelman, devoted grandfather of Jocelynne, devoted brother of Albert (Marcia) Goettelman. Passed away unexpectedly Tuesday Sept. 8, 2009, age 50. Visitation at the Hodapp Funeral Home, 8815 Cincinnati-Columbus Rd. (Rt 42), West Chester, Saturday from 11...

William C. Kramer

William C. Kramer

Sep 7, 2009

KRAMER, William C. Devoted and cherished husband of Stephanie J. Kramer. Loving brother of Lora (Mike) Hedgecoth. Special brother-in-law to Debbie and Joe Antonelli, and Chris and Ann Johns. Thoughtful and fun loving uncle, godfather and good friend to many. Monday, September 7, 2009, age 61. Visitation will take place at the Hodapp Funeral Home, 8815 Cincinnati-Columbus Rd. (Rt 42),...

Claire Busam

Claire Busam

Sep 6, 2009

BUSAM, Claire (nee Matre). Beloved wife of the late Joseph E. Busam. Dear mother of Michele (David) Ulrich, Claire (T. Jeffery) Corcoran, the late Joseph G. Busam, Mary Cornwell, John (Stephanie) Busam, Helene (Robert) Gruber, J. Charles (Molly) Busam and Barbara (Timothy) Kelly. Loving grandmother of Andrea and Darci Ulrich, Keegan and Kelsi Corcoran, Amy (Mark) Mangano and Brian Cornwell,...