Obituaries

George N. Dinkel
Aug 7, 2019
DINKEL, George N., made his transition to the next stage of eternal life on Wednesday, August 7, 2019, at age 90. He was the son of the late Nelson and Vera (Kroeger) Dinkel and brother of the late Mary T. (Paul) Gullett. Survived by cousins. A Korean War veteran, he donated his body to University of Cincinnati College of Medicine...

Robert J. Granger
Aug 6, 2019
Robert J. Granger beloved husband of the late Fay K. Granger (DePowell), dear father of Suzanne (John) McCormick, Barbara Granger, the late Stephen (Sandy) Granger, Anne (Rob) Martina, Alex (Pam Poland) Granger, Chris (Angele) (the late Wendy) Granger, Allison (John) Reder, and Laura (Mike) McLeod. Also survived by 18 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. Brother of the late Virginia (James) Glassmeyer....
Frank Hobbs
Aug 6, 2019
HOBBS, Frank Beloved husband of 33 years to Rhonda R. Hobbs (nee Blevins). Son of Bonnie and the late Lewis F. Hobbs III. Loving father of Josh (Ashley) Hobbs. Cherished grandfather of Paisley. Dear brother of Cathy (Thomas) Hoelle and the late David Hobbs. Uncle to Scott (Beth) Hoelle and Stacey (Josh) Malarski. Great-uncle to Seth, Olivia and Emma. Passed...
Paul "Jerry" Berleman
Aug 6, 2019
Beloved husband of Caroline, loving father of Paul (Kelly) Berleman, Theresa (Mike) Brown, Kim Leisure-Jansen (Mark Jansen) & Greg Leisure, grandfather of Tyler, Brooke, Austin, Buzz & Zachary, brother of Sandy (Ken) Hinkle. Jerry, age 84 passed away Tuesday August 6, 2019. Visitation: Tuesday August 13, 10 AM: Service 11 AM at College Hill Presbyterian Church 5742 Hamilton Ave, 45224....
Barbara Ann "Sis" Listermann
Aug 6, 2019
Listermann, Barbara A. (nee Hughes), 78, passed peacefully in the presence of her family on August 6th, 2019. Survived by the love of her life of 58 years, Aloysius "Ollie" Listermann. Beloved mother of Mark (Conny) Listermann, Mary Beth (Sean) Connolly, David (Laureen) Listermann, Thomas (Lori) Listermann, Brian Listermann and Matthew Listermann. Dear sister of Judy Hughes, Pete Hughes, and the...
Dennis McGeorge
Aug 5, 2019
Dennis McGeorge beloved husband of 41 years to Wanda McGeorge (nee Moubray). Loving father of Trisha (Brent) Wells, Dennis R. (Kari) McGeorge, Dwayne (Katie) McGeorge. Caring grandfather of Joshua Wells, Evan McGeorge, Logan McGeorge and Ryan McGeorge. Great-grandfather of Grant Wells. Brother of James (Mel) McGeorge, Debbie Bishop and the late Kenny McGeorge and Linda (Tommy) Simpson. Preceded in death...

Sister Mary Louise Stenger
Aug 5, 2019
Sister Mary Louise Stenger (formerly Sister Mary Clarice) sister of the Sisters of Mercy for 65 years. Daughter of the late Victor Stenger and Alice Clara Freytag. Passed away on August 5, 2019 at the age of 85. Preceded in death by Victor Stenger (Kathleen). Survived by Carol Frey (Cal-dec.), Patricia (Ronald) Eisenacher, Alice (Robert-dec.) Perrmann, Barbara (James) Campbell, Raymond...
Charles D. Shields
Aug 1, 2019
Shields, Charles D., loving husband of Beverly Shields for 46 years. Dear father of Lory (Richard) Rosselot and Mike (Mary) Shields. Grandfather of Ryan (Samantha) Rosselot, Brandon (Dalia) Myers, Sara Webb, Makayla (Jordan) Rosselot, Emma Rose Shields, and Charlee Grace Shields. Great-grandpa of Aidan Strand and Elijah Myers. Brother of Bill Shields. Preceded in death by 6 brothers and sisters....
Jerome Metz, Sr.
Aug 1, 2019
Jerome, Sr., August 1, 2019, age 91. Loving husband for 61 years of the late Loretta Donnellon Metz, father of Jerry, Jr. (Debbie), the late Jim (Kathy and her husband Jim Stack), Joe (Carol), John (Mary), Jeff (Marianne), Lorrie (Eric) Bertelsen, Lisa (Shawn) Stiver and Jay (Jill). Grandfather of 22, great-grandfather of eight. Survived by his sisters Joan Binzer and...
Shirley E. Bennett
Aug 1, 2019
Bennett, Shirley E. Loving mother of Jeri (Dave) Reed, mother by marriage of Gay Bennett and Stacey Bennett. Cherished grandmother of Joia (John) Franks, Jeremy (Vennessa) Shuler. Devoted great grandmother of Jessica, Julianna, Jacob, Adeline, Summer, and Skitter, her grandcat and Maddie, her grandpup. Sister in law of Freda Wilson. Dear aunt of Billy, Sharon, Steven, Jimmy, Donna, Jeffrey, Tommy,...
John Charles Henning
Aug 1, 2019
John Charles Henning passed away on August 1, 2019, his 73rd birthday. Beloved son of the late John C. and Mary Lou Henning, dear brother of James and Greg Henning, Lynne (Chuck) Easton, uncle of Josh and Aaron (Anna) Easton, and great uncle of MJ Easton.John was an active participant in the Boy Scouts, attaining the rank of Eagle Scout....
Hazel Passmore
Jul 31, 2019
Hazel beloved wife of the late Lewis Passmore and Roger Beihl, loving mother of the late Harold Haste, cherished grandmother of Steven (Lea Ann) Haste and Brian Haste, adoring great grandmother and great great grandmother of many, sister of Marie Verona and Russell Asher. Hazel passed away on Wednesday, July 31, 2019 at the age of 92. Visitation will be...
Jeffrey A. Balcom
Jul 31, 2019
Balcom, Jeffrey A. beloved father of Zak (Tayler), Ben and Jeffrey Balcom, grandfather of Quentin, brother of Jim (Carol), Jeni and the late Jack Balcom. Jeff passed away at his home in Jacksonville, Florida on Wednesday, July 31, 2019 at the age of 60. Visitation on Thursday, August 15th at Hodapp Funeral Home, 6041 Hamilton Avenue, College Hill, 45224 from...
Maryrose Truman (nee Peters)
Jul 30, 2019
TRUMAN Maryrose (nee Peters), passed away Tuesday July 30, 2019, age 98, beloved wife of the late Elmer Michael Truman, M.D., loving mother of Michael (Roberta), Angela (Daniel) Doepker, Thomas, David (Kathleen), and Mary Pat (Steven) Castleman, loving grandmother of Chad (Amy) Truman, Andrea (Murat) Gundogdu, Matthew Doepker, Kristin (Jason) Farr, Lauren (Brandon) Murphy, Christopher (Kim) Castleman, Kathryn Doepker, Ashley...

Margie D. Wesley
Jul 30, 2019
WESLEY, Margie D. (nee McAninch). Loving wife of the late Clarence Wesley. Dear mother of Lonnie (Charlotte) Wesley. Also survived by grandchildren and 1 great grandchild. Preceded in death by 1 sister and 2 brothers. Margie passed away Tuesday, July 30, 2019, at the age of 94. Visitation at Hodapp Funeral Home, 7401 Vine St., Carthage, Monday, August 5, 2019,...
Virginia Lee Hagaman
Jul 30, 2019
VIRGINIA LEE HAGAMAN 01/04/1959 – 07/30/2019 Virginia L. Hagaman, 60, passed away from her battle with cancer July 30th, 2019 at her home in West Chester, OH with her family and friends by her side. She was born January 4th, 1959, in Lebanon, New Hampshire to Ismael and Josephine Rivera. She grew up in Danielson, CT and graduated from Killingly...

Deana M. Roy
Jul 29, 2019
ROY, Deana M. Loving daughter of the late Dean and Maria Roy. Cherished mother of Mariah (RJ) Wissner and Aaron Shircliff. Dear sister of Ryan Roy. Wife of Paul Shircliff. Passed away July 29, 2019 at the age of 49. Visitation will take place at the Hodapp Funeral Home 8815 Cincinnati-Columbus Rd., (Rt.42), West Chester, Friday from 12 Noon until...
Paul K. Bowden
Jul 29, 2019
Paul K. Bowden, Beloved husband of the late Sandra Bowden. Loving father of Perry Bowden and Cindy Childers. Caring grandfather of David Bowden. Passed away, July 29, 2019, at the age of 79. Visitation will be held at Hodapp Funeral Home 8815 Cincinnati-Columbus Rd. (Rt. 42) West Chester, OH 45069 on Thursday, August 1, 2019, from 12 noon until the...
Scott Francis Bruce
Jul 28, 2019
BRUCE, Scott Francis. Loving son of Bill Bruce and Kimberly (Patrick) Conneighton. Brother of Ryan (Rachel) Jones. Grandson of Janet (the late Jerry) Jones and the late Marianne Bruce and Bill Bruce, Sr. Nephew of Cheryl Bruce, Chris (Tiffany) Jones, Chasity Cundiff, Kirin Jones and Azariah Jones. Also survived by many cousins and friends. Scott passed away suddenly Sunday, July...

Jeremey “Jerry” Craig
Jul 28, 2019
Jeremey “Jerry” Craig beloved husband of Lisa Reynolds-Craig. Loving father of Marcy Craig, Bo Craig and Claire Young. Also survived by 4 grandchildren. Brother of Bobbi (Wallace) Johnston and Jenny (Gary) Beckner. Preceded in death by his parents Robert and Elizabeth Craig and his brother Byron Craig. Passed away July 28, 2019, at the age of 67. Memorial visitation will...