Obituaries
Joan M. Park
Sep 22, 2018
PARK, Joan Marie (nee Hirons), passed away on Saturday, September 22, 2018 at the age of 84. Joan was born on May 30, 1934 in Ft. Wayne, Indiana to the late Hugh B. Hirons and Erma (Hofmann) Hirons. She was raised by her widowed mother and grew up in Ft. Wayne and Southern Ohio as part of a large family of aunts,...
Donald "Don" Lee Strull
Sep 22, 2018
Rev. Donald L. Strull, born January 25, 1947 in Cincinnati OH. Beloved husband of Eugenia “Jean” (nee Hamblin), loving father of Amy (Brian) Farrell, Denise (Vincent) Gambill and Victoria (Greg Posey) Stalling, grandfather of Devon, Racheal, Kyle, Sariah, Brianna, Anthony, Aaron and Adam, great-grandfather of Demetryus and Ayden, son of the late Charles Henry and Thelma Marie (nee Janson) Strull,...

Leroy D. Pryse
Sep 21, 2018
Pryse, Leroy D. beloved husband of the late Dorothy Iola Pryse (nee Evans). Loving father of Marjorie (Leslie Lewis) Pryse and Janet (Thomas) Elfers. Caring grandfather of Kyle (Megan) Elfers, Emma (Anna Baldwin) Cheuse, Sonya Cheuse and Mary (Ricardo Viera) Elfers. Also survived by 5 great grandchildren. Passed away September 21, 2018 at the age of 96. Visitation will be...
Mary Fay Dapper
Sep 21, 2018
DAPPER, Mary Fay (nee Truss) died peacefully at home, surrounded by family on Friday, September 21, 2018 in Finneytown at the age of 91. Fay had a wonderful and full life as a wife, mother, grandmother and friend. She was greatly loved and will be dearly missed.Fay was born on September 3, 1927 in Cincinnati and was the dearest daughter...
Willa Marie Sims
Sep 20, 2018
Willa Marie Sims (Schmarr)MASON - Willa, born March 13, 1931 in Greendale, IN, died peacefully on September 20, 2018. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Earl, and both siblings, Dan Schmarr and Sally Reynolds. She is survived by her sons, Tim, Scott (Kim) and Andy (Mindy), six grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Visitation will be at Christ's Church (5165 Western Row Rd., Mason,...
Francis "Frank" Pletikapich
Sep 18, 2018
PLETIKAPICH, Francis “Frank” beloved husband of 65 years to Rosemary (nee Singer), loving father of Martha (Jeff) Roth, Mary (Ted) Lorenz, Margie (Chris) Brown, John (Judy), Bill, Greg (Karen) Pletikapich, grandfather of Mike (Vicki), Danny (Ashley) and the late Joey Lorenz; Ann Marie (Eric) Zang, Tom Roth; Morgan and CJ Brown; Alex and Connor Pletikapich; Jennifer (Gareth) Nelson, Jodie (Mike)...
Roger Dwayne Spears
Sep 18, 2018
SPEARS, Roger Dwayne, loving son of the late Virginia Spears and Stanley (Rita) Spears of North Vernon, IN. Longtime companion of Debbie Buchanan of Cincinnati, OH. Brother of Larry Steve (Vera) Spears of Crittenden, Kentucky, Jeff (Tina) Downs of North Vernon, Indiana, and Annette (Richard) Roney of Scipio, Indiana. Also survived by many family members and friends. Passed away at...
Shannon Miller
Sep 17, 2018
MILLER, Shannon (nee McCune), 74, of West Chester, Ohio, passed away on Monday, September 17, 2018, of breast cancer. She was born August 9, 1944, in Price, Utah, to Patrick Walter and Maxine Pearl Day McCune. She completed her primary education in Fillmore, Utah. She married her sweetheart, E. Kent Miller, on August 28, 1964, in the Salt Lake Temple...

Jeanne Buente (nee Swartsel)
Sep 16, 2018
BUENTE, Jeanne (nee Swartsel) beloved wife of the late Dr. Louis Buente, loving mother of Dr. William (Kathy) Buente, Jeanne, Martha and Gregory Buente, sister in law of Mary Buente McMahan. The Swartsel family settled in the area now called Farmersville in 1803. Jeanne was born on October 2, 1919, to the late Everett Swartsel and Blanche Houk. Jeanne was...
Catherine Tobler (nee Ahlers)
Sep 15, 2018
TOBLER, Catherine (nee Ahlers) beloved wife of Joe for 15 years, loving mother to Katrina Tobler, step mother of Jeremy Tobler, step grandmother of Allyana Tobler, daughter of Donald and the late Joan Ahlers, sister of Edward (Brenda), Anne Ring, Steven (Diane), Thomas (Maria) and Eric Ahlers. Catherine passed away on Saturday, September 15, 2018 at the age of 57....
Carol Ann Hensey ( nee Hochstrasser )
Sep 15, 2018
Carol Ann (Hochstrasser) Hensey, of Maineville, OH passed away September 15, 2018 at age 82. Born in Cincinnati, OH to Alvin and Helen (Furst) Hochstrasser. Devoted wife of the late Melville Hensey, III. Loving sister to John Hochstrasser (Wilma) and sister-in-law to Megan Bowen (Don). Beloved mother of Mel IV (Mary), Terence (Bonnie), Christopher (Peg Chandler), and Anna Somboretz (David)....
Shannon Lee Beemer
Sep 13, 2018
BEEMER, Shannon Lee (nee Wilkerson). Beloved wife of Brian G. Beemer. Loving mother of Jordan Foley. Step-mother of Dain Beemer. Daughter of Jacklyn Wilkerson. Sister of Roger F. (Linda) Wilkerson, Tawnia (Kevin) Goodlander and Kim (Mary) Wilkerson. Also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by her father, Roger V. Wilkerson. Passed away September 13, 2018 at the...

Martha Brichler (nee Imholte)
Sep 13, 2018
Martha Brichler (nee Imholte) passed away on Thursday September 13, 2018, at the age of 96, in Cincinnati, OH where she was born on September 10, 1922. Devoted wife of the late Joseph Brichler Sr., loving mother of Marsha, Robert (Gwen), Ronald (Clare), Donald (Peg) and the late Joseph Jr. (Christine) Brichler, cherished grandmother of 12 and great grandmother of...
Mary Ellis
Sep 12, 2018
Mary Ellis (neé Meece) died Sept. 12, 2018 at the age of 87 surrounded by family. The daughter of George Franklin Meece and Lula Pearl Gaskin Meece, Mary was born Feb. 10, 1931 in Font Hill (Russell County), KY. She is preceded in death by her husband Thurman W. Ellis and her siblings. Mary is survived by her daughters Pam...

Richard Edward McCane
Sep 12, 2018
Richard Edward McCane, passed away on Wednesday, September 12th, 2018 after a long battle with cancer. He was 63 years old. Beloved husband of Sandra Lois McCane for over 45 years. Father to Ricky (Angie) McCane and Jonathan (Jennifer) McCane. Loving Grandfather to Rebecca, Matthew, Tyler and Lillian Rose. Rick was also survived by a large extended family including his...
Margaret A. Lantry
Sep 12, 2018
LANTRY, Margaret "Peggy" (nee Hook). Loving wife of Jim Lantry for 60 years. Dear mother of Kathy (Mark) Holscher, James W. (Michele) Lantry and William G. (Janette) Lantry. Also survived by 12 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren. Peggy passed away Wednesday, September 12, 2018, at the age of 79. Visitation at St. Saviour Church, 4118 Myrtle Ave., Cincinnati 45236, Tuesday...
Paul F. Hoffmann
Sep 10, 2018
HOFFMANN, Paul F. loving brother of Ockie (Joy), Galen (Deb), John, Mel (Ann), Denis and Mary Hoffmann, also survived by many nieces and nephews. Paul passed away on Monday September 10th, 2018 at age 77. Visitation at Our Lady of the Rosary Church, 17 Farragut Rd., Greenhills, 45218 on Saturday from 9:30 AM until Mass of Christian Burial at 10...
Mardenia Godbey
Sep 10, 2018
GODBEY, Mardenia (nee Sluder). Loving wife of Edward S. Godbey for 45 years. Dear sister of Zora Sluder, Jr. of Stanford, KY and Serena May of Chandler, AZ. Also survived by several nieces and nephews. Mardenia passed away Monday, September 10, 2018, at the age of 85. Visitation at Hodapp Funeral Home, 7401 Vine St., Carthage, Thursday 5-8 p.m. Funeral...
Richard "Howard" Propes
Sep 7, 2018
Richard (Howard) PropesJune 12, 1935 – September 7, 2018 PROPES, Richard (Howard). Beloved husband of 58 yrs To Joy A. Propes (nee:Stone). Dear father of Gregory H. (Rhonda) Propes and R. Brian (Ronda) Propes. Grandfather to 4; Scott (Lisa) Propes, Adam (Jennifer) Propes, Andy (Amy) Propes and Jacob Propes. Great grandfather to 4; Matthew, Corey, Addison and Jordyn. Has one surviving...

Charles Frederick Kiphart
Sep 7, 2018
Charles Frederick Kiphart, loving father of Jon Kiphart and Kelley (Kevin) Proffitt. Caring grandfather of Abigail and Nicholas Proffitt. Passed away September 7, 2018, at the age of 82. Memorial visitation will be held Saturday, October 13, 2018 from 1 p.m. until the time of memorial service at 2 p.m. at Hodapp Funeral Home 8815 Cincinnati-Columbus Rd. (Rt.42) West Chester,...