Obituaries
Thomas Troy
Dec 15, 2024
Thomas A. Troy, beloved husband of 61 years to Connie H. Troy (nee Jeffery). Loving father of Dale (Carmon) Troy and Daryl (Christine Sipniewski) Troy. Caring grandfather of Allen, Reis, Dylan and Taylor Troy. Brother of Gene (Ann) Troy, Sue Doan, Nancy (Jim) McClure and the late Leslie and Janice. Also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death...
Vincent B. Ellis Jr.
Dec 11, 2024
ELLIS, Vincent B. Jr. Beloved son of Vincent B. Ellis Sr. and Jennifer (Robert) Armstrong. Loving brother of Dale (Ami) Ellis, Samantha Kopah, Daniel Ellis, Brooke Ellis, Fawn (Chris) Shemke, Tiffany (David) Ragland and Robert (Emily) Armstrong Jr. Uncle of Dale Ellis Jr., Christopher Meisberger, Paige Meisberger, Brian Kopah, Aden Ellis, Nathan Ellis, Ava Grace Montgomery, Grace Montgomery, Wesley Ragland,...
Genevieve "Jenny" A. Elsen (nee Wagner)
Dec 7, 2024
Genevieve A. (Jenny) Elsen (nee Wagner), age 95, passed peacefully surrounded by family on Saturday, December 7, 2024, at her daughter’s home in Cincinnati, OH.
Jenny enjoyed a wonderful 65 years married to Cletus J. (Bud) Elsen who passed away on June 2, 2024. She was a devoted mother of Mary Kay (Dan) Berning, Laurie Ann (Jim) Bauer, Steven Cletus (Chris)...
Fr. Paul A. Bader
Dec 7, 2024
Reverand Paul A. Bader, beloved son of the late Albert and Loretta (nee Gates) Bader. Preceded in death by his brother Frank (the late June) Bader and sister Rita (the late Chuck) Haven. He is survived by many nieces and nephews, good friends and colleagues. Paul was ordained in St. Peter in Chains Cathedral in Cincinnati on May 27, 1961....
Judith Claire Carles
Dec 7, 2024
Judith Carles, beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on December 7, 2024, at the age of 83. Born in November of 1941 in Fort Wayne, IN, Judy lived a life filled with love, kindness, and an unwavering dedication to her family and friends.
Judy graduated from the Parkview Hospital Nursing program in 1963 as a registered nurse, a vocation...
Ida A. Delk
Dec 7, 2024
DELK, Ida A. Beloved mother of Bryan (Hedi) Delk. Loving grandmother of Max, Kyla, Skylar and Brittany. Dear sister of May Jolley and the late Paul and Glenn Delk. Aunt of Michael Jolley. Daughter of the late Walter and Marie Delk. Also survived by numerous other family members and friends. Passed away December 7, 2024 at the age of 63. Visitation...
Charlene McGuire
Dec 7, 2024
Our beloved wife, momma, and Nana was called home to the Lord on Saturday, December 7th 2024. She passed peacefully at home surrounded by family after a very short journey with cancer.
Char, as she lovingly became known by her husband of 58 years, was born on July 9th 1950 to Bobbie and Charles Martin in Cincinnati, Ohio. She fell in...
Yvonne Sams
Dec 6, 2024
SAMS, Yvonne L (nee Castor), Beloved wife of the late William J. Sams and daughter of the late Voris and Dorothy Castor. Dear mother of Darrell (Karen) Sams, Lisa (David) Wong, and David (Donna) Sams. Beloved Grandmother of Sara, Danielle, Kelly, Adam, Christopher, Elizabeth and Justin. Also survived by 19 great grandchildren. Passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, on...
Raymond Leroy O'Banion
Dec 5, 2024
Raymond Leroy O’Banion, age 90, passed away on Thursday, December 5, 2024. He was the beloved husband for 62 years of the late Phyllis Ruth O’Banion. Raymond is survived by his children: Kathleen (Thomas) Riesenberg, Sherri O’Banion, Raymond O’Banion Jr., Michael O’Banion (Linda) and David (Kim) Wittkamp; nine grandchildren: Aimee, Amanda, Kyle, Eric, Megan, Heather, Christopher, Trisha and Matthew; sixteen...
Stephen W. Plummer
Dec 4, 2024
Plummer, Stephen W. Beloved son Marilyn R. and the late William Plummer. Dear brother of David (Brigid) Plummer, Anne (Win) Boyer, Bruce (Sharon Ganz) Plummer, Susan (Jim Munz) Plummer and Elizabeth (Rod) Gates. Uncle of 12 nieces and nephews. Great uncle of 14 great nieces and nephews. Passed away in the loving arms of his family on December 4, 2024...
Betty Ann Strotman
Dec 4, 2024
STROTMAN, Betty Ann (nee Richter), beloved wife of the late Robert A. “Bob” Strotman. Loving mother of Greg (Mary), Mark (Mary), Paul (Beverly) Strotman, Lori (Jack) Kraft, Karen Miller, David (Jennie), Brian (Ellen), Kevin (Theresa), Rob (Cheri) Strotman. Cherished grandmother of 27 grandchildren and 27 great-grandchildren. Daughter of the late Emmerick and Eva Richter. Sister of the late Emmerick Richter...
Warren Weaver
Dec 4, 2024
Warren R. Weaver, 88, of West Chester, Ohio, passed away peacefully on December 4, 2024, surrounded by the love of his family after courageously battling Alzheimer's in his final few years. Beloved husband of the late Linda G. Weaver, loving father of Gregg Weaver and Jill Kotnik, and dear grandfather of Corey Weaver, Grace Kotnik, Jake Weaver, and Ben Kotnik....
Tonni Olive Yaeger
Dec 2, 2024
Tonni Olive Yaeger, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on December 2, 2024, in Cincinnati, Ohio, at the age of 77.
Born on February 26, 1947, in Cincinnati, Tonni was the daughter of the late Ted and Olive Yaeger. She was a graduate of Colerain High School, Class of 1965, and was raised alongside her two siblings,...
Richard J. Ratterman
Dec 2, 2024
beloved son of Carol and the late Louis Ratterman. Loving brother of Annette, Jeff (Linda), Jan (Tom) Herbert and Louie (Shannon) Ratterman. Uncle of many nieces and nephews. Richard passed away on Monday, December 2, 2024 at age 58. Visitation will be held at St. Monica St. George Church, 328 West McMillian Street, Cincinnati, 45219 on Wednesday, December 11, 2024...
Phyllis "Tink" Linder (nee Lepper)
Dec 1, 2024
Linder, Phyllis “Tink” (nee Lepper) beloved wife of the late Gus Linder. Loving mother of Dale (Joyce), Steve (Barb) and the late Mike (Barb Enderly) Linder. Loving Mamaw of Lori (Michael) Cornell, Carrie (Jason) Smith, Tim Linder, Dave (Amy) Linder, Drew (Jessi) Linder, Susan Shaker, Molly (Steve) Rayo, Kyle (Sara) Linder and Kelsey Linder (Denny Alcorn). Great Mamaw of 17...

Carolyn Paproski (nee Sehlhorst)
Nov 30, 2024
Paproski, Carolyn (nee Sehlhorst) Beloved mother of Sharon, Chris and Steven. Cherished grandmother of 5 and great grandmother of 1. Longtime friend of Sharon, Cathy and Sandy. Proceeded in death by her parents, George and Elizabeth Sehlhorst, brother Jack Sehlhorst and son Rick. Carolyn passed away on November 30, 2024 at age 84. Condolences at hodappfuneralhome.com
Mary Beth Johnson (nee Hagen)
Nov 30, 2024
Beloved wife of 46 years to Tim Johnson, loving mother of Annie Johnson, Tim Johnson, Kevin (Marley) Johnson and Jill (Duke) Moody, grandmother of Ellie, Mac and Everett Moody, sister of Bill, Mark and Matt Hagen and Mary Ann Meyer.
Mary Beth loved her husband, kids and grandkids very much.
Mary Beth passed on Saturday, November 30, 2024 at age 73. Visitation...
Robert "Bob" English
Nov 28, 2024
English, Robert A. 01/26/1940-11/28/24
Robert A. English (Bob), 84, of Cincinnati passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 28, 2024. He was surrounded by family just as he wished, at his home.
Bob was born January 26, 1940 in Cincinnati, Ohio. He was one of eight siblings. Cincinnati is where he spent his childhood, early adulthood and in 1958 he met the love...
Joann Ruth Schechter
Nov 27, 2024
Joann Ruth Schechter (1930–2024)
Joann Ruth (Miller) Schechter met her Heavenly Father on Wednesday, November 27, 2024, at the age of 94, after a long and joyful life filled with service, family, and friendship. Known for her warm and friendly spirit, Joann brightened the lives of those around her with her kindness and unwavering faith.
Joann was born in Oakland, California, in...