Obituaries

Janet Boehm
May 17, 2021
Janet Boehm passed away peacefully May 17, 2021, at the age of 60, after a long battle with cancer. She is the beloved wife of the late Robert “Bob” Boehm Jr., loving mother of Mary and Angie Boehm and sister of Robert Luhn. Visitation will be held Friday, May 21, 2021, at Bethany Church 6388 Cincinnati Dayton Rd, Liberty Township,...
Damon Wilder
May 16, 2021
Wilder, DamonDamon Wilder, passed away on Sunday, May 16 at the age of 42. Preceded in death by his Dad, Mark Wilder. Survived by his Mom, Yvonne (Lou Turner) Schnelle, Son, Hayden Wilder, Sister, Delilah (Jason) Slusher, Niece, Cassidy Wells, Nephew, Simon Slusher and Grandmother, Ruby Schnelle.Damon was a polite and intelligent young man. He was very artistic and loved...
Carl J. Giacci
May 15, 2021
Carl J. Giacci, beloved husband of the late Wilma Giacci, loving father of Lisa (Jim) Wanstrath and the late Gregory Giacci, caring grandfather of Eric (Melissa), Garrett, Amy (Chris Wright) Giacci, Jamie (Tim) Lehane, Kelly Wanstrath, Kristen (Luis) Wanstrath Liste, Jason (Kelly Doughty) Wanstrath and Bryon Wanstrath, great-grandfather of Shelby Nungester, Zach (Laura) Rice, John (Tara) Belanger, Aaron Lehane, Evan...

Catherine Donovan
May 15, 2021
DONOVAN, Catherine (nee Knueven). Beloved wife of the late Paul Donovan. Loving mother of Robert Donovan and Brian (Sherri) Donovan. Cherished grand mother of Erin, Glenna and Eileen Donovan. Dear sister of Mary Frisbie and late brothers and sisters. Passed away May 15, 2021 at the age of 95. Mass of Christian Burial will take place at St. James of...

Muriel Kiphart
May 15, 2021
Muriel Kiphart, loving mother of Jon Kiphart and Kelley (Kevin) Proffitt. Caring grandmother of Abigail and Nicholas Proffitt. Passed away May 15, 2021, at the age of 81. Memorial visitation will be held Saturday, June 19, 2021 from 12 p.m. until the time of memorial service at 1 p.m. at Hodapp Funeral Home, 8815 Cincinnati-Columbus Rd. (Rt.42) West Chester, OH...
Sung Wright
May 15, 2021
Sung Ok Wright passed Saturday, May 15, 2021 after a courageous battle with cancer. Born in South Korea, she moved to Ohio after meeting the love of her life, James Wright. Sung was always the bright light in the room and brought joy to everyone she met. This is true of not only her family members, but also the many...
Lori Elizabeth Howson
May 14, 2021
HOWSON, Lori Elizabeth born March 6, 1976.Loving daughter and best friend of Nancy (Craig) Smith and Randy (Chris) Howson.Special granddaughter of Charles Howson.Loving sister to Jamie Howson, sister-in-law to Amy Howson and step sister to Stacey Colson.The best ever aunt to Brandyn, Sam, Barrett, Bailey, Sydnee and Raegan.Caring and grateful niece to the late Janet Holder, Harry (the late Joyce)...
Gayle R. Betsch
May 12, 2021
Gayle R. Betsch (nee Hosek) beloved wife of Timothy P. Betsch. Loving mother of Michelle R. Boone. Caring grandmother of Clara G. Hutsell and a granddaughter on the way. Sister of Beverly (Ronald) Forbes, Janice (Richard) Wilkes and Eric A. (Dani) Hosek. Sister-in-law of Sr. Carolyn Marie Betsch, Larry (Pat) Betsch, Gerald (Dorothy) Betsch, Donna Betsch, Robert (Dana) Betsch and...
Anna Mae Witte
May 12, 2021
Anna Mae (Fuchs) Witte, 97, was called to Heaven, May 12, 2021. Mom, Ann or grandma, as she was called, loved her family, her faith, music and her Reds. She is preceded in death by her husband Robert Witte, her siblings, her two daughters, Pat and Barb, a grandson, Blake, and many other friends and family. She is survived by...
Mildred Wahlert
May 12, 2021
WAHLERT, Mildred (nee Dolan). Beloved wife of 59 years to Stanley Wahlert. Dear mother of Judith (Michael) Stanton, Jane Wahlert, Raymond Wahlert and Janet (Brian Hogg) Taulbee. Grandmother of Thomas Stamey, Mallory and Christian (Marcela) Stanton, Hannah and Brooke Wahlert, Samantha (Evan Lawhead), Loyd (SheaLynn Allen) and Andrew (Elisha Adams) Taulbee and the late Alicia Krehbiel. Also survived by 7 great...
John Werdmann
May 10, 2021
WERDMANN, John beloved husband of 67 years to the late Jane (nee Haar), loving father of Michael (Anita) Werdmann, Mary Ann Werdmann (Michael Berkemeier), Carol (Gary) Enzweiler, Nancy Werdmann (David Carson), Tim Werdmann (Laura W. Wilson). Cherished grandfather of Stephanie, Jessica, Lauren; Chris, Kelly, Eric, Amy; Sarah and Ben; great grandfather of 13. Brother of the late Sr. Marie, OSF,...
Katie Ann Walters
May 8, 2021
Beloved wife of David "Dave" Walters. Loving mother of Chase Walters and Kiana Fae Walters. Dear sister of Hillary Grey, Hannah Croy, Jennifer Polley, Douglas Walters, Jennifer Kline-Walters, Daniel Walters, Rachel Walters, Dylan Cummings, Micki Cummings, Michelle Byrd, Jamie Byrd, Madison Cummings, and Morgan Cummings. Daughter of David and Theresa Croy. Daughter-in-law of Gary (Laura) Walters and Rose Cummings. Also...
Edward J. Tempel
May 7, 2021
TEMPEL, Edward J. Loving son of Clare (nee Schulte) and the late Bob Tempel. Dear brother of Bob (Rose) Tempel and the late Bill Tempel. Brother-in-law to Stevie Tempel. Uncle of Kynna , Amanda (Kevin) and Brian and Great uncle of Adria and Lykam. Passed away suddenly on May 7, 2021 at the age of 56. Memorial Visitation will take...
Mary Lou Kusel
May 7, 2021
KUSEL, Mary LouBeloved mother of Scott (Michelle) Kusel, Michelle (Johnathon) Wichert, and Rebecca (Chad) Emody. Loving grandmother of Taylor, Lillie, Logan, Olivia, Madysen, Cameryn, Jillian, and Kirsten. Loving great grandmother of Theodore. Dear sister of Mildred (Norm) Eckart, and Dwight (Sharon) Smith. Also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Mary Lou was well-traveled and an avid reader. She...
Mary Diane Gutu
May 5, 2021
Mary Diane Gutu (nee Hicks), devoted wife of Patrick Gutu, dear mother of Sydney, Trevor and Thad, loving mammie to Gionni Hicks, aggravating but loving sister to Cindy (Tom) Larson, Sherry Diehl and David (Julie) Hicks, crazy aunt to Kelly, Keith (Amanda), Katie and Kurt Larson, Kyle (Cathy) Diehl, Andrew, Adam and John Hicks, also survived by numerous great nieces...
Catherine P. Denier
May 4, 2021
To watch a slideshow of Catherine and her family please click the link below: Catherine P. Denier (nee McHugh) beloved wife of the late Edward J. Denier, loving mother of Mary Ann Monteverde, Thomas (Mary) Denier, James (Angela) Denier and Elizabeth (Timothy) Duncan. Caring grandmother of Michael (Amanda) Monteverde, Thomas Dominic (Jennifer) Monteverde, Stephen (Clare Profous) Monteverde, Sarah Denier, Benjamin...
Larry Stewart
May 4, 2021
STEWART, LarryHusband of the late Janet Stewart. Father of Jessica (Chris) Gerke. Beloved Papa of five: Isabella, Arielle, Estella, Giselle, and Annabelle Gerke. Beloved brother-in-law of Chuck (Tara) King, and Krista (the late Brian) Lopez. Dear Papa of Jordan, Jarrod, Alan, Emilie, Mason, Abigail, and the late Tyler. Uncle of Josh (Mary Ann) King. Loved by family and friends. Passed...
Stanley “Butch” Smith
May 4, 2021
Stanley “Butch” Smith beloved husband of the late Wanda Smith, loving father of Harold Smith and Cheri Smith, grandfather of Ryan Smith, Joshua Smith, Dustin Warmoth and great-grandfather of Grayson Smith and Bradley Smith.Butch was in the US Army Vietnam Veteran serving three years in Vietnam. After his time in the Army, He worked as an Ink Production Specialist and...
Ann Sirkin
May 2, 2021
Ann Sirkin, loving mother of the late Deanna Martin, caring grandmother of Daniel Bittner and Aubree Martin, sister of the late David Sirkin, daughter of the late William and Jeanne Sirkin, aunt of Debbie Mason and Lori Newman. Also survived by numerous great nieces, nephews and many loving friends. We were all so lucky to have Ann in our lives....
Sandy Klocke
May 2, 2021
KLOCKE, Sandy (nee Chiricosta) beloved wife of 47 years to Marinus, loving mom of Marisa Klocke (Olivier Chabot) and Kristin Klocke, grandma of Juliette, sister of Linda (Joe) Giese, David Chiricosta, Paula Chiricosta and Mary (Kean) Crank, sister-in-law of Christina, Henry (Dee), Robert (the late Fran), Donald (Kasey) and Dale (Jackie) Klocke; aunt to numerous nieces and nephews. Sandy passed...