Obituaries
Carol J. Puckett
Dec 28, 2021
PUCKETT, Carol J. (nee Phelps). Beloved wife of the late Owen Puckett. Loving mother of Jeanette (Michael) Crain and the late Michael Puckett. Cherished grandmother of Joseph (Cyndi York) Crain, Victoria (Brandon) Holtzclaw and Jordan Puckett. Dear sister of the late Freida Rice, Reba Wilson, Dave Phelps, Bernal Phelps, Daryius Phelps and Harlos Phelps. Passed away December 28, 2021 at...
Brian Fowler
Dec 27, 2021
FOWLER, Brian loving son of Patricia Fowler and cherished brother of Amelia Fowler (James Ward). He is preceded in death by his father Darrell Fowler. He is survived by numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins. Brian was a graduate of Lakota East High School. He was an avid lover of automobiles and inline skating. His favorite pastime was doing...
Susan Francesca Steiner (nee Rowat)
Dec 27, 2021
STEINER, SUSAN FRANCESCA. Born January 2, 1959 in Cincinnati. Died peacefully early in the morning of December 27, 2021 in Cincinnati. Dementia, first diagnosed in October of 2015, prevented Susan from reaching her 63rd birthday. Predeceased by her father, Dr. Edward A. Rowat. Survived by her mother, Marlene B. Johnson, her husband of 33 years, Edward E. Steiner, her brother,...

Denise Breech
Dec 27, 2021
Beloved wife of Jim Breech. Loving mother of Amy Woodward, Paula Bales (Chris), and Beth Runions. Stepmother of James Breech, Rebekah Erck (Paul), Ruth Breech, John Breech (Rachel), Daniel Breech (Bethany), and Joseph Breech. Dear grandmother of Mathew Woodward, Kierstin Sams (Noah), Joshua Woodward, Jacob Bales (Sidney), Jessica Woodward, Noah Bales, Nolan Erck, Simon Erck, Josie Breech-Larson, Ella Doan, Oliver Erck, Lucian...
Susan Carol Brovey
Dec 26, 2021
Susan Carol Brovey, 64, of Cincinnati, Ohio entered into eternal rest, December 26, 2021.She was born on November 2, 1957 in Baltimore, Maryland to George and the late Dorothy Baurenschub Brovey. Susan is the beloved sister to Michael Brovey, Sharon Brovey, Msgr. Steven Brovey of Charleston, SC, Michelle Brovey and Alicia Brovey & a loving Aunt to many nieces and...
Joanne Bunning
Dec 26, 2021
Joanne Bunning (nee O'Connell), beloved wife of the late Louis A. Bunning Jr., went peacefully to heaven in the early morning of December 26th at the age of 95. Joanne was born in Cincinnati on November 24, 1926, to Robert and Josephine (nee Leurck) O'Connell and grew up on Vista Avenue in Hyde Park. She graduated from The Summit Country Day...
Robert (Bob) Goldsmith
Dec 26, 2021
Robert (Bob) Richardson Goldsmith, age 87 of West Chester, OH. Originally of England. Passed away peacefully December 26, (Boxing Day).Beloved husband of Doreen for 65 years. Father of Lesley Goldsmith of Boston and Shelly Goldsmith of Kent, England. Father-in-law to Christopher Tipping of Kent, England and the late Stephen Alexander of Boston. Beloved Granddad to Rose Alexander of Boston and...
Theresa Lynn Hoffman
Dec 24, 2021
Hoffman, Theresa L. (nee Baird) Beloved wife of Richard Hoffman for 45 years. Loving mother of William (Meghan) and the late Heather Hoffman. Cherished grandmother of Ward, Liam, and Bridget Hoffman. Daughter of Jean Brock. Sister of Vicki (Jim) Birce, the late Maria (Jerry) Meyer and Gina (Terry) Kiep. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Passed away Friday, December...

Sylvia Ann Meek
Dec 24, 2021
Sylvia Ann Meek (nee Doherty) was born December 3rd, 1941. Sylvia gently passed away December 24. Surviving Sylvia is her loving husband of 51 years, Henry, Daughter Rebecca, and grandchildren Oliva and Madeline Andriot. Sylvia’s three sisters are Mary Lou Schaefer (husband Jerry), Nancy Borgese (husband Tony), Kathy Fries (Late husband Dave). Sylvia has nine nieces and nephews.Visitation will be...
Jeffrey Ogle
Dec 24, 2021
A Celebration of Life Gathering will be held at Hodapp Funeral Home, 6410 Cincinnati Dayton Rd., Liberty Twp., OH 45044, on Saturday, June 4, 2022, from 2-4PM.Jeff Ogle, age 46 of West Chester, OH passed away unexpectedly on Friday, December 24, 2021. He was born June 10, 1975 to Bert and the late Carol Ogle.He is the beloved husband of...
Russell J. Fleckenstein
Dec 23, 2021
Russell J. Fleckenstein, beloved husband of the late Mary Ellen Fleckenstein (nee Fey). Loving father of Tom, Tim and Gail. Grandfather of Tom Jr. and Lisa Fleckenstein. Great grandfather of Mason and Kayden Fleckenstein and Paige and Clair Ross. Brother of Marvin Fleckenstein. Uncle of Victoria Fleckenstein Volk and Mardee Fleckenstein Prater. Passed away December 23, 2021, at the age...
Sister Sarah Marie Sherman
Dec 22, 2021
Sister Sarah Marie Sherman, sister of the Sisters of Mercy for 62 years. Daughter of the late Lawrence Sherman and Margaret Rolfes. Passed away on December 22, 2021 at the age of 80. Preceded in death by brothers Michael, John Daniel, Lawrence Sherman, and Mary Margaret Kebbon. Survived by Gretchen Sherman, wife of John, and many nieces and nephews. Sister...

June Bowen
Dec 22, 2021
June Alice Bowen, beloved aunt to Charlene Morris (Larry), Stephen Bowen (late Jan), Bonnie Capo (Joseph), Russell Bowen (Angie), Vanessa Williams (late David), late Tracy Bowen, Mark Bowen, Keith Bowen (Debbi), Jan Reeder (Larry) and John Bowen. June was also a great-aunt, great great-aunt and great great great-aunt to many nieces, nephews and friends.June is preceded in death by her...
Darell Hudson
Dec 22, 2021
HUDSON, DarellBeloved husband of Dovie Hudson (nee Conner). Loving father of Chris (Rebecca) Hudson, Mark Hudson and the late Kelly Beth-Ann Hudson. Dear grandfather of Courtney, Conner, Sophia, Trey, Ty and Simon. Brother of Sharon, and the late Glenn. Son of the late Walter and Emma Lee Hudson. Also survived by Shawna Hudson, many close nieces, nephews and cousins. Passed...
Caroldean Swartwout
Dec 21, 2021
SWARTWOUT, Caroldean (nee Stokes)Beloved wife of the late Robert Swartwout. Loving mother of Michael David (Donna L.) Swartwout, Linda (Roger) Wilkerson, and Eric (Donna S.) Swartwout. Dear grandmother of Jason (Jessica) Swartwout, Justin (Bobbi) Swartwout, Deana (Joseph) Sisk, Brooke Silcox and Courtney Miller. Dear great grandmother of Devin, Carlye, Hannah, Carson, Summer, Silas, Eliza and Samuel. Predeceased by her parents,...
Clare Otto
Dec 21, 2021
Clare Otto (nee Meinerding) passed peacefully December 21, 2021.A woman of faith, Clare spent her life devoted to the care of others - her children, grandchildren, family, friends, and community. Clare and her late husband Larry will be remembered for not only their fierce generosity but for their debates on the proper setting for a thermostat. Warm and dignified, Clare valued...
William "Bill" Gamble
Dec 21, 2021
William B. “Bill” Gamble, beloved husband of 43 years to Marilyn K. Gamble (nee Brown). Loving father of Rhonda K. (Bud) Wilson, Sandra (Eddie) Gruenemeier, Angela K. (Michael) Sullivan, Katelyn Nicole (John Berna) Gamble, and of the late Sheree Lynn Hughes, Billy Coleen Smith and Ada Maria Gamble. Caring grandfather of Michelle, Melissa, Abigail, Zachary, Kassidy and the late Jack...

Freida Rice
Dec 21, 2021
RICE, Freida (nee Phelps). Beloved wife of the late Robert Rice. Dear sister of the late Carol Puckett, Reba Wilson, Dave Phelps, Bernal Phelps, Daryius Phelps and Harlos Phelps. Also survived by numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Passed away December 21, 2021 at the age of 89. Visitation will take place at the Hodapp Funeral Home 7401 Vine St., Carthage,...

Anthony R. Huber
Dec 20, 2021
Anthony R. Huber passed away on December 20, 2021 age 48.Visitation will be held on Saturday, January 8, at Saint Boniface Church, 1750 Chase Avenue, Northside, 45223 from 10 am - 11 am, followed by a Memorial Mass at 11 am.
Sheila R. Swafford
Dec 19, 2021
Sheila R. Swafford, age 47, of Cincinnati, Ohio passed away on Sunday, December 19, 2021. She was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on August 2, 1974 to Terry Ante and late John Ante.She was preceded in death by her husband, Kevin V. Swafford. She leaves behind to cherish four loving children, Alexis (Dilyn) Durham, Kierstin Swafford (Aaron), Zoe Swafford, and Travis Swafford....