Obituaries
Karen Marie Ficker
Apr 18, 2021
Karen Marie Ficker, 63, went home to be with the Lord on April 18, 2021.Karen was born on March 1, 1958 in Cincinnati, Ohio, to John Kuhl and Marie Kuhl (Feldkamp).She was a graduate of Colerain High School (Class of 1976).She happily married her soulmate, Paul J Ficker, on April 17, 1982.Karen and Paul remained happily married for 39 years,...
Patrice "Patty" Liming
Apr 15, 2021
Patty Liming (nee Robertson) passed away on April 15th, at the age of 66. She was the dear mother of Jennifer Caroline Kinser, loving grandmother of Logan Stefan Kinser and caring sister of Barbara Muhlhauser and Terry Robertson. Patty is preceded in death by her mother, Caroline Marshall Robertson and father, Bill Robertson. Patty enjoyed being a nurse, reading and...
Ross J. Jensen
Apr 14, 2021
JENSEN, Ross J. beloved husband of Ann Wilson Jensen. Loving father of Steve (Rita) Jensen, Marcie (Randy) Phelps and the late Keith Jensen. Grandfather of Michael, Kenny, Ariana, Amanda, Brianna, Britney, Casey and Courtney; Nick, Hannah, Lauren, Seth, Sam and Elaina; and Brian. Great grandfather of Kaylee, Liam, Khloe, Jax, Kinsey, Kameron, Anabelle and Talan; Asher, Joshua, Chara and Evelyn....
Eva K. Tiemann (nee Hoffman)
Apr 13, 2021
TIEMANN, Eva (nee Hoffman), beloved mother of Joseph Mike Tiemann and Kathy (Ron) Bachman, passed away peacefully in her sleep, surrounded by her family April 13, 2021, age 91. Devoted, loving and phenomenal grandma to Marybeth Maloney-Riley, Michelle (Bill) Fowler, Melanie (Tom) Duenne, Tim (Beth) Maloney, Mike Tiemann, JoAnn (Todd) Breiner, and Greg Tiemann. Loving and remarkable great grandma to...
Betty Gaddis
Apr 12, 2021
Gaddis, Betty M. (nee Van Hook), beloved wife of 60 years to the late Don W. Gaddis. Loving mother to the late William H. Gaddis, and grandma to Jimi Gaddis of Texas. She was a sister to the late Doris J. Niehoff, and the late Barnell Van Hook. Betty lived her first 38 years in Carthage and the rest of...

Thomas A. Ritter
Apr 10, 2021
RITTER, Thomas A., age 80. Beloved husband of the late Jane (nee Paetow). Loving son of the late Marie and Emery Ritter. Brother of Gary, Michael and Martha Ritter. Dear friend of Karen Lewis and Family. Retired from Standard Publishing in Mt. Healthy. Visitation Thursday, April 29, 2021 from 10 AM until service at 11 AM at Hodapp Funeral Home,...
Sondra McDonald
Apr 10, 2021
It’s with both sadness and peace that we say goodbye to Sondra Joy McDonald who passed away on Saturday, April 10, 2021. Sondra passed away peacefully at her home at the age of 69. Sondra leaves behind her husband of 30 years Patrick McDonald, brother Ron Webb, daughter Amber (Don) Amy (Brandon), and son Chris as well as six grandchildren...
Michael Lee Hasselbach
Apr 9, 2021
Michael Lee Hasselbach, loving husband, father, and grandfather passed away peacefully Friday, April 9, 2021 at the age of 73. He was born in Middletown Ohio, the son of the late John and Eleanor Hasselbach. Mike is survived by his loving wife of 50 years, Mizzy; their two children Wendy (Jim) Mitchell and Scott Hasselbach; four grandchildren Evan, Blake, Jackson...
Frances S. Calkins
Apr 9, 2021
Frances S. Calkins passed away Friday, April 9, 2021, at Maple Knoll nursing home in Springdale, Ohio, at the age of 98. Her passing came after prolonged confinement to her bed in the nursing home. She was preceded in death by her husband of many years, Vincent P. Calkins, and she is survived by two sons: Roderick P. Calkins and...
Linda M. Klopp
Apr 9, 2021
Linda passed peacefully in her home surrounded by her family, after a three year battle with ALS. She was the beloved wife of James Klopp for 34 years. Loving mother of Lori Ann Sullivan, Frank Anthony Valenti. Dear grandmother of Joshua Moore, Emma Moody and Lacey Valenti. Sister of Gloria Kuhlman, Barbara Ballenger and John Jennings. Also survived by numerous...
George R. McMahon, Jr.
Apr 9, 2021
George R. McMahon, Jr.Cincinnati, beloved husband of Carolyn (nee Kreienbaum), loving father of James (Dawn) McMahon and julie (Jim Strassburger) McMahon, dear grandfather of Megan (Ted) Henschen, Matthew McMahon and Jenna Strassburger, brother of Terry (Pat), the late Mike (Janet) and Patrick (Janet) McMahon. George graduated from Roger Bacon and Xavier University was an avid gardener and a 20 year...
Virginia E. Eckstein (nee Korte)
Apr 8, 2021
VIRGINIA E. Eckstein (nee Korte), beloved wife for 68 years of the late Melvin. Loving mother of Michele Schaft (late Brian) & Lynn Bourgraf (Jay), 3 Grandchildren Brian Blackburn, Rhonda Loosle & Tina Ahr, 5 Great-Grandchildren Sam, Tanner, Hunter, Maria & Lucas & 2 Great-Great Grandchildren Nolan & Genevieve. Sister of the late Bernard Korte, Anna Mae Rethman and Rosemary...
Barbara A. Bowling
Apr 7, 2021
Barbara A. Bowling (nee Randolph) beloved wife of 50 years to Fred R. Bowling, loving mother of Richard (Carolyn) Bowling and Kimberly (Chad) Taylor, precious grandmother of Abby, Kennedi, Paige and Connor, sister of Jenny (Charlie) Harmon, Carl (late Jewel) Randolph, Brenda (William) Powers and Larry (Darcy) Randolph, daughter of the late Hobert and Lois Randolph. Went to be with...
Albert L. Thomas, Jr.
Apr 7, 2021
Albert L. Thomas, Jr. was born on August 19, 1935. He liked to say that there were two kinds of people in the world: Leos – and people who want to be Leos. The Leo personality is most commonly known for exhibiting four key strengths: generosity and big-heartedness, self-confidence, determination, and natural leadership. Al was most definitely a Leo!
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Marguerite "Marge" Luken
Apr 7, 2021
LUKEN, Marguerite “Marge” (nee Bushelman). Beloved wife of the late Richard H. Luken. Dear mother of Mary (Jeff) Langenbrunner, Sharon (Bruce) Russo, Rick, Ron and John (Julie) Luken, Emily Luken and the late Rebecca and Barbara Luken. Loving grandmother of 12 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Dear sister of the late Charles, Paul, Clara, George, John, Peter and Catherine Hartman. Also...
Michael Duncan Patrick
Apr 6, 2021
Michael Duncan Patrick, beloved son of Steven and Rosemary Patrick, dear brother of Alicia Rose Patrick, uncle of Phoenix Mars Patrick, grandson of Sharon Navarro; Frank and Ana Sienkiewicz, nephew of Gerry (David) Pettit, Frank (Staci) Sienkiewicz, Kenny Sienkiewicz, Tommy Sienkiewicz, Ray (Kimmy) Sienkiewicz, Big Ray Lorta, Samuel (Pam) Patrick, Donald Patrick, Teresa (Rick) Odden, Cindy (Eric) Austerman and Jeff...
Edward “Budd” Frank Besl Sr.
Apr 6, 2021
Edward “Budd” Frank Besl Sr. beloved husband of Patricia Ann Besl for 61 years, loving father of Edward F. (Tammy) Besl, Cathy Flynn, and William (Pam) Besl, grandfather of 6 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, brother of Marlene Flannery and many nieces and nephews.Budd graduated of McNicholas high school Mt. Washington in 1955. He started working at Besl Transfer Company with his...
Ronald McKinley Hyden
Apr 1, 2021
Ronald McKinley Hyden beloved husband of 48 years to the late Donna Jean Hyden (nee West), loving father of Carl Walp, Ronald “Bit” McKinley (Kristi) Hyden Jr., Shane C (Colleen) Hyden, Shannon Charles (Molly) Hyden and Travis Wayne Hyden. Caring grandfather of Carl, Reagan, Jasmine, Logan, Alyssa, Alice Aleya, Ashlyn, Angel, Dustin, Brayden, Adryan, Camdyn, Lylia and Emily. Great grandfather...
David Raymond Armstrong
Mar 31, 2021
On Wednesday, March 31, 2021, David “Dave” Armstrong passed away at the age of 65.While Dave was born October 30, 1955 to Eli and Virginia Armstrong in Cincinnati, OH, he always thought of Norwood as “home.” He graduated from Norwood High School and stayed in the area to raise his three children, Stephanie, Dale (Jaimee) and Shaun until later relocating...
Sandra C. Krieghoff
Mar 31, 2021
Sandra C. Krieghoff (nee Sommers) was born on April 10, 1943 and passed away peacefully on March 31, 2021 with her loving husband Jim Krieghoff by her side. Mother of Carole (Ray) Scott and Jennifer (John) Smith. Grandmother of Candace, Aiden and Rachele Scott. Sister of Steve Sommers and the late Gary Sommers. Visitation will be held Saturday, April 10,...