Obituaries

Robert J. Doud
Jan 21, 2025
DOUD, Robert Joseph, 69, of Cincinnati Ohio, born August 21, 1955. Passed away on January 21, 2025 under Vitas Hospice Care, surrounded by family and friends. Beloved son of the late Robert J. and M. Jeanne and Patrica L. Doud. Cherished father of Robert Louis (Amanda) Doud. Proud grandfather of Joseph Louis Doud. Brother of the late Mike (Rose) Scheider,...
Br. Mark Ligett, OFM
Jan 21, 2025
Br. Mark Ligett, OFM, 76, passed away Jan. 21, 2025, at St. Luke Hospital in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. He was a professed Franciscan friar for 54 years. Br. Mark was known for his warmth and humor and his deep sense of gratitude for his vocation and fellow friars. He was also a skilled weaver. Visitation will be held on Friday, Jan....
Anthony Dominick Basta
Jan 21, 2025
Anthony “Tony” Dominick Basta, age 78, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 21st, 2025, surrounded by family. Tony was a devoted husband and father, loving grandfather, and passionate sports fan, leaving a legacy of love and perseverance.
Tony is survived by his wife of 56 years, Grace; children Theresa (Mark) Piper, Dominic (Daniel) Marques-Basta; grandchildren Brady and Aidan Piper; nieces Linda Corriveau,...
Ronald J Burkholder
Jan 21, 2025
BURKHOLDER, Ronald J.
Beloved husband of the late Peggy Sue Burkholder (nee Sharp). Loving father of Kelly L. Vitols and Ronald C. (Kelsey Hart) Burkholder. Dear grandfather of Colin S. Vitols. Brother of Glenn Cooper, Kathy Berrier, and Gary Burkholder. Passed away Tuesday, January 21, 2025. Visitation will be held at Hodapp Funeral Home, 6410 Cincinnati Dayton Rd., Liberty Twp., OH...
Steven Skeens
Jan 18, 2025
Steven Lee Skeens was born on August 19, 1952 in Kenova, West Virginia. He passed away suddenly but peacefully at his home on Saturday, January 18th. He was 72.
He is survived by his son Jeremy, his four grandchildren Tristan, Ayden, London and Alabama, his sister, June and brother, Delbert II and his wife Kris along with several nieces and nephews.
He...
Joann Mary Ebbeler
Jan 18, 2025
EBBELER, Joann Mary
Beloved daughter of the late John and Dorothy Ebbeler.
Loving sister of the late John (Judy) Ebbeler, Raymond (Kathleen) Ebbeler and Robert (Donna) Ebbeler.
Cherished aunt of Joseph (Suzie) Ebbeler, Julie (the late Steve) Ebbeler Leonard, Jim Ebbeler, Jeff (Eileen) Ebbeler, Anne (Dana) Muchmore, Kristy (Marc) Cruz, Cyndi (Tom) Hanson, Elizabeth Ebbeler and David (Sarah) Ebbeler.
Joanne passed away on Saturday...

Nancy Vonderhaar
Jan 17, 2025
Nancy Potts Vonderhaar, born on March 13, 1957, in Cincinnati, Ohio, passed away peacefully on January 17, 2025, in West Chester, Ohio. She was a loving wife to the late Michael Vonderhaar and cherished mother to her daughter, Emily Vonderhaar. Nancy will be profoundly missed by her three grandchildren: Ava Bohlander, Ian Ward, and Liam Monroe, who brought her immense...
Mary Anne Weber (nee Horst)
Jan 17, 2025
Mary Anne (Horst) Weber was born at Good Samaritan Hospital in Cincinnati on August 26, 1931 to William Anthony Horst, Sr. and Anna Catherine Tabeling. The oldest of five children, Mary Anne grew up in the vibrant Corryville neighborhood where tight-knit German, Irish, and Italian families made their homes. She attended the 23rd District School on Vine Street for Kindergarten,...
Robert E. Bingaman
Jan 16, 2025
Robert Earl Bingaman, affectionately known as Bob, was born on February 9, 1936, in Carthage, Ohio. He departed from this life on January 16, 2025, leaving a legacy of love and cherished memories that will live on through his family and friends.
Bob was a devoted husband to Janet Grace Bingaman, with whom he shared a remarkable bond for an impressive...
Kathe Fesevur
Jan 15, 2025
Kathe (Teunissen) Fesevur, born March 13, 1937, beloved wife of the late John P. Fesevur. Loving mother of Maureen (Pete) Marcum and John P. (Laura) Fesevur Jr. Cherished Grandmother of Robert (Awilda) Marcum, Mystie (Brian) England, Myranda (Jonathan) Hayes, Jacob (Samantha) Fesevur, Joel Fesevur, and Amanda (Chris) McCollum. Treasured Mimo of Cheyenne and Savannah, Madison and Bradley, Jaiden (Kaydence), Blake,...
Gary E. Santel
Jan 15, 2025
Gary E. Santel, age 62, passed away peacefully on January 15,2025. He was preceded in death by his parents Alvin J. and Dorothy J. Santel (nee Glossner) and his brothers Thomas R., David, and Jeffery A. Santel.
He is survived by his sister, Sandra L. (Santel) Hofmann from Crofton, Maryland, sister-in-law Barb Santel, nieces Rachel and Rebekah Santel, nephew Christopher Hofmann,...
Glenna Lee Davidson
Jan 15, 2025
Glenna Lee Davidson of West Chester passed away on January 15, 2025, at the age of 85. Glenna was born on March 18, 1939, in Owsley County, Kentucky to Floyd and Ester Thompson.
She was preceded in death by her husband Ben Davidson, brother Clarence, and sisters Anna Mae, Billie Jean, and Juanita.
Glenna is survived by her daughters Debbie Ertel (Larry)...
Robert A. Ehlman
Jan 14, 2025
Robert Anthony Ehlman passed away on January 14, 2025 at the age of 50. Rob’s passing is a deep loss to all who were blessed to know him. His Wings were ready but our hearts were not. Rob is survived by his mom, Maria Easter. His children, Cassie (Marcus) Mathews, Derrick Ehlman and Josh (Crow) Ehlman. His step-sister Beth Gilpin....
Gale D. Rau
Jan 14, 2025
Loving husband of the late Joan C. Rau (nee Dixon). Dear father of Kim (James) McNeal, Tom (Constance) Rau and Jennifer (Curtis) Crews. Cherished grandfather of 10 and great grandfather of 10. Survived by sister-in-law Barb Rau wife of his late brother, Randy Rau. Also survived by numerous in-laws, nieces and nephews. Gale passed away Tuesday, January 14, 2025 at...
Barbara J. Hennen
Jan 14, 2025
HENNEN, Barbara J. (nee McCarthy). Beloved wife of the late David Hennen. Loving mother of Pam “Moochie” Hennen, Tom Hennen and Holly (Todd) Gwinner. Devoted grandmother of Brett Hennen, Chris Hennen, Savannah Hennen, Josh Hennen and the late Tanner Hennen. Dear sister of Judy Davis and the late Kathy Stilt and Mike McCarthy. Passed away January 14, 2025 at the...
David G. Uhlhorn
Jan 11, 2025
David Gerald Uhlhorn, 77, of Cincinnati, Ohio, passed away on January 11, 2025. Always generous of time, radiating good humor and spirit, Dave’s passing is a deep loss to all who were blessed to know him.
Born May 15, 1947, in Cincinnati to Clemens, Sr. and Elizabeth (née Billing) Uhlhorn, he was proud to be in one of the first graduating...
Juanita M. Soergel (nee Sorg)
Jan 11, 2025
Juanita “Nita” Soergel (nee Sorg)
Beloved wife of the late Fred Soergel, loving mother of Judy Jackson and Jan (Ralph) Mitchell, dear grandmother of MA1 Jackson, Johnny L III and William Mitchell, survived by a host of great-grandchildren, sister of Tom, Dan, Paul and the late William, Robert and Earl Sorg.
Nita passed away peacefully on Saturday January 11 at the age...
Charles Pike
Jan 11, 2025
A devoted servant of the Lord and Gospel Preacher for 60 years, Charles loved his family, reading, watching sports and studying the scriptures. He was known for his gentle demeanor, generosity and compassion. Charles Bruce Pike, 89, of West Chester, Ohio, died at UC West Chester on January 11, 2025.
He was born on September 23, 1935, in Somerset, KY to...
Gertrude Klemas
Jan 10, 2025
Gertrude D. Klemas 1931-2025
Beloved Mother, Grandmother, Great-Grandmother
Gertrude, known affectionately as Trudi, passed away peacefully on January 10, 2025, at the age of 93, leaving behind a family who will forever cherish her memory. She is survived by her five daughters: Deborah, Lydia (Vern), Mary, Carol, and Krista (David); nine grandchildren:Yara, Anneliese, Joseph, Alina, Hunter, Austen, Christopher, Brooke, and Noah; and...
Homer C. Lum Jr.
Jan 10, 2025
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Homer Lum. He was a devoted husband, caring father, loving grandfather, and loyal friend. On Friday, January 10, 2025, Homer C. Lum Jr., 87, of Hamilton OH, died peacefully in his home with June, his bride of 59 years by his side.
Born in Dubois, PA in 1937 to the...