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Timothy G. Lysaght

Timothy G. Lysaght

Aug 22, 2024

Tim Lysaght, our lovable “Blue Collar Angel”, will be remembered and honored on Thursday, August 29th, 2024. Visitation will be from 12-1pm with the service to follow at 1pm at Hodapp Funeral Home 6041 Hamilton Ave., College Hll 45224. We will keep it short and sweet as Tim would want and end at 1:30.

We will go directly to Crown Hill...

Vanessa Ann Kingery

Vanessa Ann Kingery

Aug 21, 2024

The world lost an incredibly special lady that has touched so many lives. On August 21, 2024, Vanessa "Van" Kingery (nee Reese) left our earthly world to join the countless others that have passed before her.

Van was born on October 25, 1960, to the late Clarice and George Reese. As a child, there was never a dull moment, as she...

Mary Jane Dishion

Mary Jane Dishion

Aug 19, 2024

Mary Jane (Owings) Dishion, 70, of West Chester, OH, went to be with her Lord and Savior on August 19 after a joy-filled life of service and a fierce battle with cancer. 

She was born in 1954 in Memphis, TN, to James and Mary Sue (Pheny) Owings, and grew up with her younger sister Patricia. She enjoyed spending summers with her...

William L. Diven

William L. Diven

Aug 19, 2024

William Lee Diven (AKA Bill) changed his address from West Chester, Ohio to Heaven on August 19, 2024 at the age of 92.Bill joined the Air Force where he was a dedicated OSI (Officer of Special Investigation) for 30 years. His foreign language skills were developed at Yale, learning to read, write and speak Japanese.

Bill lived just a stones throw...

Amy E. Reuthe

Amy E. Reuthe

Aug 18, 2024

Amy Elizabeth Reuthe (Schultz), 56, of Covington, Kentucky, passed away Sunday, Aug. 18. Amy, remembered for her fearless nature and warm heart, played competitive soccer for Ursuline Academy in Cincinnati and St. Joseph’s College in Indiana. She loved jet skiing, chocolate cake, pasta and caring for her two pets, Jelly Bean and Sky. Amy was preceded in death by her...

Robert J. Lindenberger

Robert J. Lindenberger

Aug 18, 2024

Lindenberger, Robert J. 77 of Liberty Township, Ohio passed away on Sunday, August 18, 2024. He was born April 16, 1947 in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.

Beloved husband of Julie M. Lindenberger. Loving father of Deanna M. Steed of Cincinnati, OH; Suzanne (Frank) Razo of Aurora, IN. Caring grandfather of Christopher J. Steed of Cincinnati, OH; Alexa M. Steed of Eastman, WI; Zachary...

Dorothy F. Hartmann

Dorothy F. Hartmann

Aug 17, 2024

Dorothy Louise Farish Hartmann, beloved wife of the late Edward B. Hartmann. Loving mother of Edward (Holly) Hartmann and Nancy H. (Mike) Stewart. Caring grandmother of Erin (Chris) Walczak and great-grandmother of Bennett Walczak. Also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by her parents Robert and Rosalie Farish and her siblings Rosamae Sharpe, Ned Farish and Robert...

Kathryn M. Huston

Kathryn M. Huston

Aug 16, 2024

Kathryn Marie Huston, known as Katie to her many friends, left us August 16, 2024. She was born March 13, 1982 in Toledo, Ohio and moved to West Chester at age 5. 

Katie was a thespian in high school and studied medical technologies in college. After leaving college, Katie was a proud mother to two loving Shih Tzu dogs Piper and...

Gillis Shepherd

Gillis Shepherd

Aug 15, 2024

Gillis Shepherd - age 97 - passed away peacefully, his family by his side, on August 15, 2024 at Ohio Living Mt Pleasant in Monroe, Ohio. He was born in Daley, Leslie County, KY on May 20, 1927 to Dan and Rachel (Day) Shepherd. Gillis left high school at age 17 before graduation to enlist in the U.S.Navy during WWII....

Howard E. Dieckroeger Jr.

Howard E. Dieckroeger Jr.

Aug 14, 2024

DIECKROEGER, Howard E. Jr. Loving brother of Connie (the late Forrest) Hudson. Beloved uncle of Darren (Diane) Hudson, Doug (Shanyn) Hudson and Mark (Mary) Hudson. Cherished great-uncle of Kenedy and Nathan Hudson. Survived by special friends Linda Holewski and Russ and Marlene O’Brien. Also survived by his favorite dog Molly. Passed away August 14, 2024 at the age of 84....

Richard G. Kuntz, Jr.

Richard G. Kuntz, Jr.

Aug 14, 2024

Beloved son of the late Cecilia and Richard G. Kuntz, loving brother of Terri (Rich) Harvey and Julia (Bill) Schneider, dear uncle of Tom (Emily) Sayre, Rob Sayre; Elizabeth (Kevin) Mangold and Emily (Joel) Wuerdeman, great uncle of Blake, Connor, Brinley and Cecilia.  Rick was a member of the Knights of Columbus #1683, loved sports, travel and was the owner...

Danny Lee Simpson, Jr.

Danny Lee Simpson, Jr.

Aug 13, 2024

Danny L. Simpson Jr. passed away after a courageous battle with colon cancer August 13, 2024. He was born in Cincinnati Ohio to the Late Danny L. Simpson Sr. and Mary C. Simpson (Heil) on October 23, 1972. He was a graduate of Elder High School class of 1991. Danny is survived by daughter Amber Ulhorn, and 2 grandsons, the...

Earl Davis

Earl Davis

Aug 12, 2024

Earl Eugene Davis of West Chester, Ohio, Beloved husband of the late Lela Jane Davis (nee Reynolds) for 70 years. Father of: Sandra (Tim) Taylor, Jack (Pat) Davis, Brenda (late Larry) McGuffey. Grandfather of Stephanie Hoosier, David McGuffey, Sherri Davis, Daniel McGuffey, Debra Smith, Scott Taylor and John Davis Great-grandfather of 12.

He was born in Eubank, Kentucky. Preceeded in death...

Wayne Lee Messerschmitt

Wayne Lee Messerschmitt

Aug 12, 2024

Messerschmitt, Wayne Lee

Beloved husband of Jessica Messerschmitt nee (Eidam). Adored father of Morgan and Reagan. Dear son of Thomas and June Messerschmitt. Cherished brother of David (Shannon) Messerschmitt and Denise McDowell. Cherished brother-in-law of Shilo (Matt) Yalacki, Kathrine (Michael) Kiser, Shannon (Joey) Henschen. Also survived by nephews DJ, Conor, and Brody, nieces Laura, Abby, Hailey, and Bailey, and numerous friends.

Wayne...

Bunny Sue Polley

Bunny Sue Polley

Aug 11, 2024

Polley, Bunny Sue

Beloved sister of Terry (Brenda) Polley, David (Denise) Polley, and Dennis (Wendy) Polley. Loving niece of Forrest Wright and Eldine Schramm. Preceded in death by parents, Parker and Violet Polley. Also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, and relatives. Visitation will be held at Hodapp Funeral Home, Cincinnati Dayton Rd., Liberty Twp., OH 45044, Thursday, August 22, 2024 from...

Phyllis Metcalf

Phyllis Metcalf

Aug 11, 2024

METCALF, Phyllis (nee Keegan). Beloved wife of the late Robert W. Metcalf. Loving mother of the late Nancy Speed and David Metcalf survived by son-in-law Rick Speed. Cherished grandmother of Katie (Joe) Hood and Sarah (Charlie) Vanderpool. Devoted great-grandmother of Emma, Addie, Cameron and Reece. Passed away August 11, 2024 at the age of 94. Graveside service will take place...

Ann Langtry Crawshaw

Ann Langtry Crawshaw

Aug 9, 2024

 Ann Langtry Crawshaw

December 30,1942 to August 9, 2024

Ann Crawshaw, often referred to as Lana, was an independent, adventuresome, and courageous woman who gathered friends throughout her lifetime. Lana was born in Allegheny Pennsylvania, and she was an only child. She was vision impaired at birth and lost all vision in both eyes at a very early age. Her mother died...

Frances Irene Nies

Frances Irene Nies

Aug 9, 2024

Beloved wife of the late Anthony Nies, loving mother of Anthony (Lyvonna) Nies, dear grandmother of Gina (Ben) Derrenkamp and Jessica (Eric) Vanover, cherished great-grandmother of Aidan, Harper, Camden, Luka and Brooks, sister of the late Ronald, Donald, and John Monroe and Jean Wiesner.

Visitation at St. Clement Church, 4536 Vine St., St. Bernard OH 45217 on Friday August 16, 2024...

Marilyn Wallace

Marilyn Wallace

Aug 9, 2024

WALLACE, Marilyn J. (nee Toll) of Monroe, OH and previously of Willoughby, OH passed away on August 9, 2024 at the age of 85. Loving mother of Donna (Carl) Hanson and Denise Madison. Cherished Gram to Ryan (Korrin) Morgan, Karen (Andrew) Wheatley, Kelly (Ryan) MacBride, Lisa (Andrew) Maynard, Nicolas Nekic, Timothy (Megan) Hanson, Angelica (AJ Lugo and Daniel Lugo. Beloved...

Frank P. Maess Sr.

Frank P. Maess Sr.

Aug 6, 2024

Frank Maess, Sr. was known for his enthusiasm for all things car related, overtly boasting

at winning card games, and hilarious inside jokes. The tremendous love that he held for his children, siblings, grandchildren, great grandchildren, and friends will forever be engrained in our hearts. He was a master at causing both smiles and groans simultaneously, which endeared him to all...

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