Obituaries
Steven J. Amberger
Nov 2, 2020
Steven J. Amberger passed away Monday, November 2, 2020, at the age of 54. He is survived by his loving family and his dedicated friends at Pinecrest Nursery. Steve was loved by all and will be dearly missed. A memorial visitation will be held on Friday, November 6, 2020, at Hodapp Funeral Home 8815 Cincinnati-Columbus Rd. (Rt. 42) West Chester,...
Bertha "Bert" Goff
Nov 1, 2020
Goff, Bertha “Bert”
Beloved wife of Richard Goff. Loving mother of Joseph (Pam) Balsley and step-mother of Gina (Mike) Browning, Wendy (Gary) Mockabee, and Betsey (Craig) Kohls. Dear grandmother of Patience, Beverly, Luci, and step-grandmother of Brooke, Owen, Drew, and Lucy. Dear great grandmother of twelve. Bert passed away Sunday, November 1, 2020, at age 68. Services are private. Donations in...
Robert "Bob" Hatfield
Nov 1, 2020
Robert "Bob" Wesley Hatfield, of West Chester, Ohio, was born on November 21, 1946 in Cincinnati, Ohio, a son to Dorathy (Wullenweber) Hatfield and James Otis Hatfield. Bob was drafted to the US Army in 1966 and served honorably during the Vietnam War. Upon returning from service, Bob used his GI Bill to attend the University of Cincinnati, where he...
Sister Joanne Mary Braeunig
Oct 31, 2020
Sister Joanne Mary Braeunig, the former Sister Mary de Ricci, sister of the Sisters of Mercy for 71 years. Daughter of the late Joseph Braeunig and Elizabeth Fitzthum. Passed away on October 31, 2020 at the age of 89. Survived by sister, Lois Volmer and numerous nieces and nephews, preceded in death by sisters Bernice Davis, Phyllis Guthrie, and Mary...
John E. Metz
Oct 31, 2020
https://youtu.be/oiLUUHU25-I - Starts at 10 am Saturday Nov. 7Beloved husband of Mary. Loving father of Benjamin (Katie Paul), Patrick (Stephanie Dawes), Joey Metz, and Patrick Odongo (Irene). Brother of Jerry Jr. (Debbie), Joe (Carol), Jeff (Marianne), Lorrie (Eric) Bertelsen, Lisa (Shawn) Stiver, Jay (Jill) and the late Jim (Kathy and husband Jim Stack). Also survived by numerous nieces and nephews...
Albert J. Miller
Oct 31, 2020
Born in Elmwood Place of loving parents, Alex and Ida (Handscheigl) Miller.Preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Mary Josephine (Carraher) Miller andhis only child, Elizabeth Theresa Miller Ewing (Richard).He was the last of his generation, outliving brothers Forrest and John (Florence),and sisters Victoria (Earl) Domis, Mary (George) Halloran, Rosella (William)Woerman, and Theresa who died at age 3.He is...
Robert J. Dickman
Oct 30, 2020
DICKMAN, Robert J. Beloved husband of the late Helen Dickman (nee Hollmann). Loving father of John (Carol) Dickman, Janet (Anthony) Brosch and Jean (Greg) Shelton. Also survived by 10 grandchildren and 29 great-grandchildren. Brother of the late June Marshall and Marian Meyer. Passed away October 30, 2020 at the age of 95. The family would like to thank the staff...
Donald Gallenstein
Oct 30, 2020
Donald Gallenstein, age 83, of Fishers Indiana, passed away on October 30, 2020.Don was born to parents Louis Gallenstein Jr. and Margaret Puthoff Gallenstein on August 18th, 1937 in Cincinnati Ohio. He had two brothers, James and Richard Gallenstein.Don was in the Marine Corp, worked at the Baldwin Piano Company, and Proctor & Gamble, living in the Cincinnati area most...
Jeanne Meredith Bruggeman
Oct 30, 2020
Jeanne Meredith Bruggeman celebrated her 100th birthday earlier this year. Born in Cincinnati on June 28, 1920, as the only child of Bertha (Watson) and Meredith Heineke, Jeanne died on October 30, 2020.Our fondest memory is Jeanne’s loving devotion to her children, Jeff and Linda. They are forever grateful for her untiring care, example, and guidance. Although these were Jeanne’s...

Ruth J. Schnier
Oct 29, 2020
Ruth J. Schnier, sister of the late Paul Schnier and James (Alma) Schnier. Daughter of the late Herman and Irene Schnier. Survived by numerous cousins and friends. Passed away Thursday, October 29, 2020, at the age of 94. Graveside services will be held Wednesday, November 4, 2020, at Oak Hill Cemetery 11200 Princeton Pike, Cincinnati, OH 45246 at 1 p.m....
Jessie Marie Haggard (nee Hamm)
Oct 28, 2020
Jessie Marie Haggard (nee Hamm) beloved wife of the late Harris Haggard, loving mother of Sharon (Dave) Black, and the late Dennis Haggard and Connie Morrow, grandmother of Shawn Carr, Shannon Sanderfer, Christine Harbin, Sommer Black, Christian Morrow, and Danielle Morrow, and great-grandmother of 9 grandchildren, sister to Danny, Eddie, Jenny, Margie and the late June and Mabel. She is...
Annette Holt
Oct 28, 2020
HOLT, Annette (nee Cianciolo)Beloved wife of the late Steve J. Holt. Loving mother of Julie (Andy) Langan and Steve A. (Jamie) Holt. Dear grandmother of Gage Langan, Kennedi Langan, Landon Holt, and Addy Holt. Dear twin sister of Tony (the late Judy) Cianciolo. Also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends. Annette passed away surrounded by family on Wednesday,...
Richard "Dick" E. Chriest
Oct 28, 2020
Richard E. Chriest “Dick” Beloved husband of Betty (nee Gagan). Brother of the late Jim Chriest. Son of the late Elmer and Ellemae Chriest. Dick served in the Korean War as part of the Inchon and Chosin Invasion, was a Scottish Rite Mason, longtime member at Clovernook Country Club and Pvt. Charles R. Gailey VFW 7340. Passed away on Wednesday...

Thelma Jean Pendergrass
Oct 27, 2020
Thelma Jean Pendergrass, beloved wife of Charles Pendergrass, loving mother of Scott Pendergrass and the late Kimberly Martin, nana of Amanda, Lyndzi, Robbie, Tasha, Kaycie, Shaelynne, Austin, Lucas, and Waylon, and sister of Joyce and Donald.Jean enjoyed spending time with her family especially going to the Burge family reunions in Kentucky. She had a way with words and provided much...
Anna M. Strotman
Oct 27, 2020
Anna Marie Strotman (nee Hayes), beloved wife of Edwin A. Strotman. Loving mother of Diane (Stephen) Hack. Caring grandmother of Jeffrey (Ashley) Hack, Brent (Joanna) Hack and Christina Hack. Great-grandmother of Trevor, Vera, Natalie, Emily, Evelyn and Wesley. Preceded in death by her parents Robert and Anna Hayes. Passed away Tuesday, October 27, 2020, at the age of 84. Memorial...

Janice Kay Dykhuizen
Oct 27, 2020
Janice Kay De Young Dykhuizen was born September 30th, 1942 in Muskegon, Michigan. She was the daughter of Jay and ConnieDe Young and sister to Robert (Bob now deceased) and Paul. Sister-in-law to Carol, Julie (now deceased) and Pat.She graduated from Western Michigan Christian High School in 1960. She said that they had school pins with just the initials W.M.C.H.S....
Fr. Anthony Walter, OFM
Oct 26, 2020
In 61 years as a Franciscan priest, Fr. Anthony Walter, OFM, made life’s burdens more bearable for thousands of parishioners, hospital patients, their families and friends. Fr. Walter, who channeled his capacity for kindness into hospital and parish ministry, died Oct. 26 at St. John the Baptist Friary in Sharonville, Ohio. He was 88 years old. Born Feb. 4, 1932,...
Louise B. Trombetta
Oct 26, 2020
To view the Funeral Service for Louise Trombetta please click the link belowLouise Trombetta's Funeral ServiceIf you had trouble hearing the TV tributes, please click the link below to watch them.Mary Ellen Wahlheim Anthony Wahlheim Juliana HynekLouise B. Trombetta Tribute VideoLouise B. Trombetta, age 97, long time resident of West Chester, OH, recently of...
Jared (Buster) Downey
Oct 26, 2020
Jared (Buster) Kain Downey a loving son, brother, and friend to many unexpectedly passed on October 24th at the young age of 21. Born on May 20, 1999, the son of Jason Downey and Alicia Graves. He leaves behind three siblings: Jacob Downey, Kayla Downey, Joseph Downey, and many loving friends.Jared was the most kind, loving, confident, and compassionate human...
Maureen P. Keane
Oct 26, 2020
Maureen P. Keane (nee Doohan), beloved wife of James J. Keane, loving Mum of Anthony (Laura) Keane, David (Marylou) Keane, Patricia (Gregg) Gentil, James (Audrey) Keane, Elizabeth Keane and Frances (Roderick) Hurley, Granny of Ann, Thomas, Ellen, Stephanie, Kaitlyn, and the late Jared, Kaitlyn, Christine, Theresa, Daniel, Andrew, John, David, Elissa, Margaret, Emily and great-grand daughter Ellison and sister to...