Obituaries

Walter E. Powell

Walter E. Powell

Jan 17, 2020

Former Congressman Walter E. Powell passed away peacefully in his sleep Friday January 17, 2020. Walt was born April 25, 1931 in Hamilton, Ohio and was preceded in death by his parents Walter Powell and Anna Powell, of Hamilton Ohio, by his wife, Bobbi Mae Powell, (Powell), his son Loren David Powell and his sister Mary Evelyn Imhoff (Powell). Walt...

Fr. Valentine Young

Fr. Valentine Young

Jan 17, 2020

Well into retirement, Franciscan Fr. Valentine Young, OFM, served where he was needed. At 80, he was teaching Latin at Roger Bacon High School. When he died Jan. 17 at the age of 88, he was still ministering to the Tridentine Mass Community as chaplain. “He has gone out of his way so often to be of service to those...

Joyce J. Kremer

Joyce J. Kremer

Jan 17, 2020

Kremer, Joyce J. (nee Vickers), Beloved wife of Marty Kremer. Loving mother of Kim (Mike) Carney, Joseph (Tori) Kremer, Nikki (Dana) Gendreau and Matt Kremer. Grandmother of Michael, JR, Sami, Josie, Cole, Max, Ava and Alec. Sister of Carol (Dan) Jones, she is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.Visitation will be held Thursday January 23, 2020 from 9 AM...

Sue Etta Evans

Sue Etta Evans

Jan 16, 2020

Sue Etta Evans (nee McClure), beloved wife of the late William Evans. Dear mother of Johnny Evans, Vickie (Timmy) Fitzgerald, Cindy (Earl) Farrell and the late Billy, Roger, Greg Evans and Dennis Childress. Also survived by 12 grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren and 5 great-great grandchildren. Sister of Zade McClure, Shirley McClure and Delno McClure. Passed away Thursday, January 16, 2020 at...

William C. Maloney Jr.

William C. Maloney Jr.

Jan 16, 2020

MALONEY, William C. Jr. “Dubbie”, beloved husband of the late Judy Maloney. Father of Craig Maloney. Loving grandfather of Melissa (Adam) Kraeling and Amanda (David) Peery. Great-grandfather of Tyler, Olivia, Dominick, Isabella, Lincoln and Colt. Brother of Vera Goff, Lucille Rapking, Bernice Huhn, Rick Maloney and the late Wilma Freese and Bruce Maloney. Father-in-law of Leah Wilson. Also survived by...

Helen Lambers

Helen Lambers

Jan 15, 2020

LAMBERS, Helen (nee Winkler). Beloved wife of the late Alvin Lambers. Beloved mother of Sherry (Rick) Wessels and Terry (Donna) Lambers. Loving grandmother of Richard (Elizabeth) Wessels, Jason (Karen) Wessels, Meredith (Christopher) Craven and Allison (Erol) Fikri. Cherished great-grandmother of Albie, Weston, Erol and Alexander. Preceded in death by 5 brothers and 2 sisters. Passed away January 15, 2020. Visitation...

Robert S. Rieman

Robert S. Rieman

Jan 15, 2020

RIEMAN, Robert S., beloved husband of the late Rose Marie Rieman (nee Thiemann). Devoted father of the late Gary (Karen) Rieman, Dale (Patty) Rieman, Donna (Gene) Ruppitz, Jeanine (Dave) Hopewell, David (Becky) Rieman, Susan (Dan) Clancy, Rob (Lorna) Rieman, Kathleen (Jim) Perry, Frank Rieman, Laura (Chuck) Rogge and late angel Rita Rieman. Loving grandfather of Michelle, Beth, Ryan, Melissa, Doug,...

Sheila A. Lunsford

Sheila A. Lunsford

Jan 14, 2020

LUNSFORD, Sheila A. (nee Mills), beloved wife of the late Jerry L. Lunsford. Dear mother of Brenda (Steve) Bruegman, Jerry (Jackie) Lunsford, Joe (Amanda Newbury) Lunsford and Molly (Dan Henson) Lunsford. Also survived by 17 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. Sister of Charlene Miller. Sheila passed away Tuesday, January 14, 2020 at the age of 72. Visitation at the Hodapp Funeral...

Belva Barnthouse

Belva Barnthouse

Jan 14, 2020

BARNTHOUSE, Belva (nee Baker)Beloved wife of the late Francis “Bud” Barnthouse for 67 years. Loving mother of Brenda (Chuck) Morgan and Pat (Steve) Myers. Dear grandmother of Brittany (John) Alf, Ashley (Matt) Lutz, and Tyler Myers. Dear sister of Elaine (Gerald) Rost and the late Shirley Rodenberger. Belva passed away Tuesday, January 14, 2020 at home surrounded by her daughters...

Joseph L. Rochford

Joseph L. Rochford

Jan 14, 2020

Joseph L. RochfordJoe, 88, peacefully passed on Tuesday, January 14th.He was born in Waddington, New York, the son of William B. and Katherine Rochford. Brother of Ellen, Mary, Margaret and Bill. Loving husband of LaVerne (Reinhard), they were married for 59 years. Caring father of Lori Rochford and Lynn Baumoel (Jon). Proud grandfather of Olivia, Griffin, Nathan and Emerson Baumoel.Joe...

John Puckett

John Puckett

Jan 12, 2020

PUCKETT, John. Father of John Ryan Puckett and Suzanne Puckett Wilson. Beloved grandfather of Sadie and John Ryan Wilson. Great-grandfather of Penelope and Marceline. Beloved son of the late John and Leatha Puckett. Beloved brother of the late Elmer Ray Puckett. Beloved uncle of six. Passed away Sunday, January 12, 2020 at the age of 77. Visitation will be held...

Doris J. Mathes (nee Kuntz)

Doris J. Mathes (nee Kuntz)

Jan 12, 2020

MATHES, Doris J. (nee Kuntz) beloved wife of the late Albert P. Mathes. Loving mother of Judy (Elmo) Goodale, Tom (Karen) Mathes, Rick Mathes, Sr. and Carolyn (Chris) Robers. Devoted grandmother of 17 and great grandmother of 31. Doris passed away peacefully on January 12, 2020 at the age of 89. Visitation will be held at St. John the Baptist...

Geneva Huber

Geneva Huber

Jan 11, 2020

HUBER, Geneva (nee Phelps). Beloved wife of the late Larry Huber. Loving mother of Greg (Debbie) Huber, Vivian (Jeff) Bittner and Diana (Roger) Smith and the late Rodney Chaney. Cherished grandmother of Jill (Jeff) Hudie, Jeffrey (Melissa) Bittner and Brandon and Nick Huber. Devoted great-grandmother of Caleb, Alyssa, Grace, Devyn, Jadyn, McKenna and Paige. Dear sister of William (Jeanette) Phelps...

George Von Wahlde

George Von Wahlde

Jan 11, 2020

VON WAHLDE, George Anthony, Beloved husband of the late Patricia A. (nee Armstrong) for 58 years. Loving father of Mark T. (Lori) Von Wahlde and Marie T. Von Wahlde Pfierman. Dear grandfather of Tiffany, Michael, Jessica, Sara, Jessie, Heather, Noah, John, Savannah, Sabrina, Maggie, and Isiah. Also survived by great grandchildren. Brother of Betty Von Wahlde, Don Von Wahlde, and...

Joyce C. Fille

Joyce C. Fille

Jan 11, 2020

Joyce C. Fille (nee Young) beloved wife of the late William Fille. Mother of Diana (William) Miller and Steven (Nancy) Fille. Caring grandmother of Cheryl (Michael) Ewers, Michael (Mixas) Miller and Joseph Miller. Great grandmother of Lillyun, Jonah, Sophia, Eleanor, Samuel and Oliver. Sister of the late Ruth Brookbank. Also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Passed away January 11,...

Joyce Braun (nee Traber)

Joyce Braun (nee Traber)

Jan 10, 2020

BRAUN, Joyce (nee Traber), loving wife for 50 years of the late Carl, dear sister of Gail (the late Bill) Snyder, Cheryl (Tom) Hodapp and the late Mary Lynn Wetzel, and is survived by many devoted nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews. Joyce passed away on Friday, January 10, 2020, at age 76. Memorial Mass at St. Clare Church,...

Esther Wolff

Esther Wolff

Jan 10, 2020

Esther Wolff, 102, died peacefully on January 10, 2020, after a long life well lived. Esther was born on a farm in Delhi Township, the daughter of Joseph and Anna Lipps. She was preceded in death by loving husbands, Clarence Fischesser and Harold Wolff. Her life reflects more than a century lived as a kind, gentle, generous and loving soul,...

Margaret Mary "Peg" Barry (nee Killeen)

Margaret Mary "Peg" Barry (nee Killeen)

Jan 9, 2020

BARRY, Margaret Mary “Peg” (nee Killeen) beloved wife of the late John E. Barry, loving mother of Mary Pat (Dan) Coburn, Maureen Barry, Mike (Rachael) Barry, Kevin (Mary) Barry, Tim (Lisa) Barry, grandmother of Shannon and Tyler Bodell; Meghan, John, Nick and Danielle Barry; Noelle and Lindsey Barry, sister of the late Francis and Jimmy Killeen. Margaret was a loving...

Andrea R. Murray

Andrea R. Murray

Jan 9, 2020

MURRAY, Andrea R. Devoted mother of Emily M. Murray and Zachary J. Murray. Loving sister of Dr. Susan (Dieter) Moeller, Joseph D. (Beth) Rigney, PhD., A. Brett (Rachel) Rigney. Dear aunt of Clare, Meghan, Connor, Kate and Leah. Andrea enjoyed her time playing the violin, knitting and reading. She was also very involved in her church community at Bellarmine Chapel....

Thomas F. Brinkmann

Thomas F. Brinkmann

Jan 9, 2020

 Brinkmann, Thomas F.  born February 12, 1937, passed away peacefully on January 9, 2020, at the age of 82 with his wife and family by his side.  Thomas was the beloved husband of Jeannine Brinkmann (nee Buttelwerth) for 61 years.  Loving father of Tamara (Peter) Anderson, Beth (Kent) Snyder, Holly (Howard) Emsley, Thomas (Melanie) Brinkmann and Brian (Ann) Brinkmann.  Cherished...