Obituaries

Brian Paul Preston

Brian Paul Preston

Jul 1, 2019

Brian Paul Preston beloved husband of Tara Michelle Preston (nee Johnston), loving father of Kiley and Ella Preston, son of Gary and Carolyn Preston, brother of Lezah (Gloria Welch) Preston, son-in-law of Richard and Marty Johnston, brother-in-law of Mark (Sarah) Johnston, Craig Johnston and Lisa Johnston, uncle of Alex and Carter Johnston. Passed away, July 1, 2019, at the age of...

Peter W. Bushelman

Peter W. Bushelman

Jun 30, 2019

BUSHELMAN, Peter W. Beloved husband of the late Marilyn C. Bushelman (nee Koetter). Dear father of William "Bill," Joseph (Beverly) and Andrew (Corinne) Bushelman. Also survived by 6 grandchildren. Brother of Marge Luken and the late Clara, Charles, Paul, George and John Bushelman and Catherine Hartman. Also survived by many nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews. Pete passed away...

William "Bill" H. Newell

William "Bill" H. Newell

Jun 29, 2019

Bill Newell, age 75, passed away on on April 27, 2019, losing his long battle with prostate cancer that ended in a rapid, downward spiral, which culminated in a stroke on Thursday. He was a much beloved husband, father, brother, and friend. He is survived by his wife Susan Hopp, sister Carole Elwell, daughter Silvia (Mark McCarthy), son Will, stepdaughter...

Mary Washburn

Mary Washburn

Jun 27, 2019

Mary Malisse Washburn, age 94 of Xenia,Ohio passed away June 27th 2019 in Middletown Ohio,Mary was born to the late Alanson (Jack) Volk and Lizzie (nee Hawes) Volk on April 18th 1925 in Greenup, Illinois. She was one of 9 children. Her only surviving sibling is her sister Evelyn Grissom.She was married to Harold Dean Washburn for 66 years until...

Loretta Elizabeth Toney

Loretta Elizabeth Toney

Jun 27, 2019

TONEY, Loretta (nee Luken) beloved wife of the late William Toney for 54 years. Dear mother of Marcy (Victor) Rojas, Joani (Greg) Darr, Barbara (Mark) Richman, Mike Toney and Paul (Sandy) Toney. Loving grandmother of Matthew, Kate, Annie, Michelle, Michael, Molly, Todd, Lauren, Pete, Sara, William, Stephen, John, Nate, Allison, Joseph, Jack, Ben and Erin. Dear great-grandmother of 12 with...

Tammy Young

Tammy Young

Jun 27, 2019

YOUNG, Tammy (nee Simpson), loving mother of Tyler and Taylor Young, devoted Grandma of Bryce Young.  Loving daughter of Marvin and Peggy Simpson, Sister of Tim Simpson and Tracy Senay, Sister-In-Law of Mike Senay, Aunt of Troy Senay and Casey Senay. Passed away June 27, 2019. Memorial Visitation will take place at the Hodapp Funeral Home 8815 Cincinnati-Columbus Rd., (Rt....

Minnie L. Elliott

Minnie L. Elliott

Jun 26, 2019

ELLIOTT, Minnie (nee Taylor). Beloved wife of the late Roy C. Elliott. Dear mother of Donna Kaye Kunkel and Rita Fay Hollbrook. Minnie passed away Wednesday, June 26, 2019, at the age of 99. Visitation at Hodapp Funeral Home, 7401 Vine St., Carthage, Monday, 7/1/19, from 10 a.m. until funeral service at 11 a.m.

Virginia "Ginny" Berling (nee Steves)

Virginia "Ginny" Berling (nee Steves)

Jun 26, 2019

BERLING, Virginia “Ginny” (nee Steves) beloved wife of the late Edward W. Berling, loving mother of Gary (Debbie) Berling and Vicki Berling, grandmother of Tori (Tim) Nienaber, Jared (Ashley) Ginter, Brittany (Mike) Ulrich, Stephen (Stacey) Berling and Michael (Emily) Berling, great grandmother of Maggie, Ella, Kinley, Harper, Jack, Finn and Harry. Aunt of Shirley (Tom) Gurley. Ginny graduated as an...

Madison Janelle Smallwood

Madison Janelle Smallwood

Jun 25, 2019

Madison Janelle Smallwood, 12, passed away peacefully at home on June 25, 2019 after a four year battle with osteosarcoma cancer. She was a beloved daughter, sister, granddaughter, niece, and friend. She is survived by her mother and brother, Lori and Landon Smallwood, father, Kenneth “Ryan” Smallwood, grandparents (Doug and Connie Hammond, Kenneth and Shelly Smallwood, Billie Elaine Smallwood), many...

Jacklyn L. Wilkerson

Jacklyn L. Wilkerson

Jun 25, 2019

WILKERSON, Jacklyn L. (nee Burger). Beloved wife of the late Roger V. Wilkerson. Loving mother of Roger F. (Linda) Wilkerson, Tawnia L. (Kevin) Goodlander, Kim V. (Mary) Wilkerson and the late Shannon L. Beemer. Cherished grandmother of Deana, Kristen, Kourtney, Kasey, Brandy and Anthony. Great-grandmother of Eliza, Cameryn, Keiley, Khammilah, Emmanuel, Kaydence, Elsie and Easton. Sister of the late Jerry...

Ralph Steigleder

Ralph Steigleder

Jun 24, 2019

STEIGLEDER, Ralph beloved husband of 60 years of the late Miriam E. Steigleder (nee Kenneweg), devoted father of Cheryl (Jeff) Merkle, loving grandfather of Brian (Jill) and Travis Merkle, great grandfather of Emma Merkle, brother of Melvin Steigleder and the late Norma Goetz. Ralph was a longtime employee of CG & E and member of the Winton Place Vets. Ralph...

Judy A. Rolfert

Judy A. Rolfert

Jun 23, 2019

ROLFERT, Judy A. (nee Wallbaum), loving wife of the late Edward H. Rolfert, loving mother to Jennifer (Mark) Boehner, Matthew (Michelle) Rolfert, and Melissa (Philip) Rismiller, beloved Oma to her three grandchildren, loving daughter of the late Paul and Ginny (Giblin) Wallbaum, daughter-in-law of the late Henry and Frieda (Fisher) Rolfert, sister to Don (Vicky) Wallbaum, Linda Wallbaum and Wendy...

Joyce Diane Armacost

Joyce Diane Armacost

Jun 22, 2019

ARMACOST, Joyce Diane. Daughter of the late Ronald A. and Ruth (Steele) Armacost, Sr. Preceded in death by her brothers Ronald Armacost, Jr. and Stanley Armacost, Sr., sister-in-law Rose (Vaske) Armacost, nephew Robert Armacost and great great nephew Ian Armacost. Joyce is survived by her nieces and nephews Lisa (Ed) Call, Tracy (Harold) Watson, Kathy (Joe) Miller, LaVerne (nee Robert)...

Anthony "Tony" Brandenburg

Anthony "Tony" Brandenburg

Jun 20, 2019

BRANDENBURG, Antony “Tony”. Beloved husband of Phyllis Brandenburg for 48 years. Loving father of Philip “Terry” Vandy and Shannon Burcham. Cherished son of Conley and Jewel Brandenburg. Grandfather of 7 and great-grandfather of 12. Dear brother of Paulet Hacker, Kathy Perez and Connie Bruening. Passed away June 20, 2019 at the age of 67. Visitation will take place at the...

William Merusi

William Merusi

Jun 20, 2019

Bill Merusi was an extraordinary person. He was a true counselor and coach and made a difference to many throughout his professional and personal life.He loved his family and cared deeply about his community. He was born in Framingham, Massachusetts and was the son of the late William F. and Clara V. (Simonetta) Merusi and brother to the late Margy...

Betty J. Hatter

Betty J. Hatter

Jun 19, 2019

Betty Jean Hatter, 84 passed away peacefully June 19, 2019 surrounded by her family. She was the beloved wife of Lyndale "Dale" Hatter for nearly 66 years, loving mother of Jimmie (Elizabeth) Hatter and Gwendolyn Hatter, dear grandma of Kelly (David) and Natalie Kiser. Betty was also the sister of Adrian Richardson, Viola Olinger and Juanita Gourley. Betty was preceded...

Rose T. Willig (nee Hand)

Rose T. Willig (nee Hand)

Jun 18, 2019

Rose T. Willig (nee Hand), beloved wife of 62 years to Joseph H. Willig, loving mother of Judy (the late Mike) McReynolds, Lisa (Joe) Davis, Joseph (Susan) Willig, Lori (Mark) Gray and Jeffrey Willig, grandmother of Sean, Joseph, Karli, Emma, Kirsti and the late Scott, great-grandmother of Ember and Sage and sister of Dolores, Bertram, Richard, Andrew and Lois. Rose...

Willena Woody

Willena Woody

Jun 18, 2019

Woody, Willena. Beloved wife of the late Elmer Woody. Born in Owenton, KY to Mike and Carrie Howell on August 12, 1928. Loving mother of Larry (Zandra) Woody, and Robert Sr. (Button) Woody. Cherished grandmother of Jamie (Butch) Weaver, Rob Jr. (Angie) Woody, Dan (Chad Dresnick) Woody, Pat (Kendra) Foley, Jeff Woody and Chris Foley. Also survived by 7 great-grandchildren,...

Gladys G. Oliva

Gladys G. Oliva

Jun 18, 2019

OLIVA, Gladys G. (nee Guerrero). Dear mother of Gladys (Joe) Stolz, Vivian Oliva Warren and the late Rick (Debbie) Oliva. Grandmother of Ana (Chris) Infantino, Joseph (Donna) Stolz, John Stolz, Nicole Murphy, Ashley Warren, Jennifer (Adam) Laubach, Kelly (Jim) Tinsley, Beth (Brian) Clark and Lindsey Oliva. Also survived by 19 great grandchildren. Sister of Diana (the late Checho) Perez-Ribas. Resident of...

Ralph H. Soule Jr.

Ralph H. Soule Jr.

Jun 17, 2019

Ralph Hayward Soule Jr, born August 13, 1929 passed away on June 17th 2019 at the age of 89. Loving husband of the late Dottie Soule, father of Jay Soule (Debra) of Garland Texas, step father of James Hilleary (Peggy) of Tybee Island Georgia and Karen Ledford (Craig) of Cincinnati Ohio. Loving Brother of Shirley Green (Monroe, Ohio) and Marilyn...