Obituaries

Peter J. McCarthy Sr.

Peter J. McCarthy Sr.

Aug 12, 2017

Peter J. McCarthy Sr. retired to the 19th hole Saturday August 12th, 2017.Born 3/3/33 in Cincinnati to Francis X and Vera B McCarthy nee Klotter. Survived by his sister Mary Pat Ret. Preceded by his wife Mary Ellen McCarthy nee Hogan and survived by their 5 children, Peter J. McCarthy Jr (Paula McCarthy) daughter Hannah McCarthy, Thomas G. McCarthy (Marie...

James Edward Dotson

James Edward Dotson

Aug 12, 2017

DOTSON, James Edward, beloved husband of Linda (nee Schlensker) Dotson. Dear father of Jason and Allison Dotson. Grandfather of Myranda Howard.  Brother of Bobby Dotson, Bonnie Marion, Clinton, Bernie, Clayton, Arlie, David Dotson and the late Billy Dotson.  Also survived by many nieces and nephews.  Passed away Saturday, August 12, 2017 at the age of 69.  Visitation will be held...

Harold "Hal" Thornton

Harold "Hal" Thornton

Aug 10, 2017

Harold (Hal) Russell Thornton left this world and went home to be with the Lord on August 10, 2017.He was born in Richmond, Virginia on November 17, 1953. His family relocated to Cincinnati, Ohio in 1970. He is survived by his parents Buddy and Virgina Thornton of Holiday, Florida. His wife of nearly 40 years, Carolyn (CJ) Jane Thornton, son...

Bill E. Britt

Bill E. Britt

Aug 6, 2017

BRITT, Bill E., beloved husband of Kathy (nee Fitzpatrick) Britt. Dear father of Karen (Barry) Britt-Walker, Ronald (Shannon) Britt, Julie (Patrick) Enneking, David Britt and Lisa (Steve) Wernke. Grandfather of Madison, Sam, Anna, William, Lucy, Henry and Nathaniel. Brother of Geraldine Sebastian, Wilma Kiser and the late JoAnn Keith. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Passed away Sunday, August...

Andre' I. Walls

Andre' I. Walls

Aug 4, 2017

Walls, Andre' I, age 50 of Cincinnati, OH passed away Friday August 4th, 2017. Andre' worked for the Cincinnati Department of Veterans Affairs we are he was Chief of Supply, Processing and Sterilization. Andre' had an avid love for fishing. It brought him great pleasure to take his children to the lake and teach them about his greatest passion. Andre'...

Nancy Jane "Janie" Vaughn

Nancy Jane "Janie" Vaughn

Aug 2, 2017

VAUGHN, Nancy Jane “Janie”. Wife of the late Jim Vaughn. Grandmother of Cody Howell. Mother of Debbie Poore. Great-grandmother of Joey Howell. Sister of Clare Bradley and Tibby Osborne. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Left this world August 2, 2017 at the age of 91. Visitation will take place at the Hodapp Funeral Home 8815 Cincinnati-Columbus Rd., (Rt.42)...

Beverly Ann Wilkinson

Beverly Ann Wilkinson

Aug 2, 2017

WILKINSON, Beverly A. (nee Cram) Beloved wife of Jim Wilkinson for 35 years. Loving mother of Kelly Wehby and Lori Wilkinson. Dear grandmother of Claire Ball and great grandmother of Nora. Daughter of the late Charles and Ruth Ann Cram. Beverly passed away Wednesday, August 2, 2017. A Memorial Gathering will be held Wednesday (8/9) at Hodapp Funeral Home, 8815...

Bobbie Geraldine Moeller

Bobbie Geraldine Moeller

Aug 1, 2017

MOELLER, Bobbie Geraldine. Loving daughter of the late William J. and Phyllis R. Moeller. Dear sister of Rudolf (Barbara) Moeller, Christian (Lois) Moeller, Charlotte (Gene) Begley and Sarah (Terry) Murphy. Niece of Matilda (Eric) Horst. Also survived by several nieces, nephews and cousins. Passed away Tuesday, August 1, 2017, at the age of 55. Visitation at Hodapp Funeral Home, 7401...

Norma Lee Rutledge

Norma Lee Rutledge

Jul 30, 2017

RUTLEDGE, Norma Lee (nee Schlueter). Dear wife of the late John "Hank" Rutledge. Loving mother of Mark (Bunny), Steve (Karen), Heidi and Lisa Ann Rutledge. Also survived by 10 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren with one on the way. Long-standing member of Wyoming Presbyterian Church, Wyoming Golf Club, Cincinnati Woman's Club, Trowel and Error Garden Club and the Chi Omega...

Donna L. Orr

Donna L. Orr

Jul 30, 2017

ORR, Donna L. beloved wife of the late David M. Orr. Loving mother of Ann (James Sykes) Henry and Karen (Robert) Bender. Cherished grandmother of Madeleine Sykes, Kyle and Colin Bender. Preceded in death by her identical twin sister Deanna Schaaf. Sister of David (Oriel) Quinlan, Doug Quinlan and sister-in-law of Glenn (Kitty) Schaaf. Aunt of Robert Schaaf, Michael (Becky)...

Waller Massie Scott, Jr.

Waller Massie Scott, Jr.

Jul 29, 2017

Waller Massie Scott, Jr. passed away at his home in West Chester, Ohio on July 29, 2017 at the age of 74.He was born Oct. 22, 1942 in Portsmouth, Ohio, and lived in Bluefield, West Virginia before moving to Simpsonville, Kentucky. A graduate of Simpsonville High School, he earned a B. S. in Electrical Engineering at the University of Kentucky....

Jane W. Hill (nee Ward)

Jane W. Hill (nee Ward)

Jul 28, 2017

HILL, Jane W. (nee Ward) beloved wife of the late William C. Hill. Devoted mother of W. Bailey and Catherine “Kitty” (Gerard) Pare. Loving grandmother of Will, Liz and Erin Pare. Dear sister of Charles T. (Sheila) Ward and the late Edmund M. Ward and Joan McDonald. Jane passed away on July 28, 2017 at the age of 87. Mass...

John Holmes

John Holmes

Jul 28, 2017

John Holmes 85, of Reading died suddenly July 28 at his residence. He was married to Helen Holmes for 56 years. Preceded in death by his parents Sam & Dallie Holmes of Crab Orchard, Kentucky; brother, Donald also of Crab Orchard; sister, Shirley Smith of Cincinnati, Ohio.Survived by daughter, Anna Vititoe of Cincinnati; brother, Gary Holmes of Sharonville; sister Doris...

Richard J. Knueven

Richard J. Knueven

Jul 27, 2017

KNUEVEN, Richard J. Beloved husband of Lois M. Knueven (nee Huber) for 68 years. Loving father of Tom (Teresa) and Kathy Knueven. Grandfather of Joe (Tracy), Matt (Beth), Emily and Michael (Jenni) Knueven. Also survived by 7 great-grandchildren. Passed away July 27, 2017 at the age of 90. Visitation will be held at Hodapp Funeral Home, 8815 Cincinnati-Columbus Rd. (Rt....

Garnett Sherwood Coffey

Garnett Sherwood Coffey

Jul 27, 2017

COFFEY, Garnett Sherwood, died July 27, 2017 at the age of 90. Preceded in death by his wife, Elizabeth “Betty” Coffey, daughter Linda Gill and son Philip “Marty” Coffey. He is survived by his daughter, Karen Thomas, daughter-in-law Becky Coffey, grandchildren Tracey Gill (Alisa Kyle), Brian Gill (Richelle), Patricia Jackson (Jeff), Adam Coffey, Diana Coffey and great-grandchildren Alexander Jackson, Zach...

Maria Ficker (nee Roeckers)

Maria Ficker (nee Roeckers)

Jul 26, 2017

Maria Ficker, nee Roeckers, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 26 at Hospice of Cincinnati, Blue Ash at the age of 86. Maria was born in Germany in 1931 and her passions included family, friends and flowers, also supporting her favorite charities. She was the devoted wife of the late Herman Ficker, mother of John Fisher, mother-in-law of Mary Fisher...

Virginia M. Schlei (nee Critzer)

Virginia M. Schlei (nee Critzer)

Jul 25, 2017

Schlei, Virginia Mae (nee Critzer), “Jenny Mae”, born on April 23, 1928 in West Carrollton, Ohio. Surrounded by her family, she died peacefully in her Mason, Ohio home on July 25, 2017, following a short battle with lung and liver cancer. She was preceded in death by her husband, David, as well as her brother and parents.

She is survived by...

Richard M. Mills

Richard M. Mills

Jul 24, 2017

Richard "Dick" Melbourne Mills, 93, of Colerain, died July 24, 2017 after a period of declining health. Dick was predeceased by his wife Margaret (Peggy) Bunting Mills, the love of his life and by their son Joseph. He is survived by his sons Robert T. Mills (Elaine Ugolini) of Kennebunkport, Maine and John P. Mills (Lori) of Colerain; granddaughters Mary...

Bernard "Barney" Kempf

Bernard "Barney" Kempf

Jul 24, 2017

KEMPF, Bernard E. “Barney” beloved husband of Eileen Kempf (nee Houser). Loving father of Laura (Brandon) Dingeldein and Jonathan (Elizabeth Hatchett) Kempf. Dear grandfather of Penelope, Hatchett and Everly. Brother of Barry (Dawn) Kempf. Also survived by numerous in-laws, nieces and nephews. Barney was an amazing husband, dad, papa and friend who will be greatly missed. Barney passed away on...

Marianne Fitch

Marianne Fitch

Jul 24, 2017

FITCH, Marianne (nee Hinterlong). Beloved wife of the late John Andrew Fitch. Dear mother of Lisa Cousineau (Mark) Cocco and Lee Edward (Angel) Fitch. Grandmother of Lauren and Andrew Cousineau and Nicholas, Jonathon, Justin and Jordon Fitch. Sister of Martha (James) Turner, Jay (JoAnn) Hinterlong and the late Ruth Finkbeiner and Lee Hinterlong. Aunt of John Hinterlong. Also survived by...