Obituaries
Mary J. Kohlas
May 26, 2017
KOHLAS, Mary (nee Zavislak). Beloved wife of Michael S. Kohlas for 28 years. Loving mother of Johnathan Kohlas. Sister of Theresa, Christine and Paul Jr. Also survived by many nieces, nephews and cousins. Passed away May 26, 2017. Age 59. Visitation will take place at the Hodapp Funeral Home 6410 Cincinnati-Dayton Rd., Liberty Twp., Friday from 12 noon until Funeral...

Jeanne F. Nolan
May 26, 2017
NOLAN, Jeanne F. (nee Palmer). Cousin of Mary Louise, James and Thomas Hengelbrok, Susan Haag, Jon, Patrick and Terrence Guiney, Julie Hoffeditz, Kristie Falcon and the late Mary Agnes Palmer and Thomas Guiney. Formerly worked for and retired from B&O Railroad. Passed away Friday, May 26, 2017, at the age of 97. Visitation at St. Gabriel Church, 46 E. Sharon...
Musallam "Sam" Khalilieh
May 25, 2017
Musallam "Sam" KhaliliehOn May 25, 2017 Heaven received another angel, as Musallam passed on peacefully at the age of 71, surrounded by his family. Beloved husband of Carol. Beloved Father of 2: Christa and Eisam (Megan). Proud and loved grandfather of 4: Emily, Braden, Kayley and Hudson. Adored brother of 8. 1 brother: Samir (Josephine). 7 sisters: Esperance, Rahmeh (Habib),...

Douglas G. Perry
May 24, 2017
PERRY, DOUGLAS G. beloved husband of 47 years of Barbara (nee Van Holte) Perry; loving father of Gregory (Alison) Perry and Jeffrey Perry; and devoted grandfather of Brandon, Oliver and Granger Perry. Doug was the son of the late Helen and Roland Perry of Schenectady, NY and was a graduate of Colgate and Northwestern Universities. He passed away on May...
Jeanne E. Staubach
May 23, 2017
Jeanne E. Staubach died on May 23, 2017. She was 89 years old. Jeanne was born on October 30, 1927, to Anna and Lawrence Budde of Fort Thomas, KY where she spent her childhood. On April 16, 1947 while at dance class she met the love of her life, Robert (Bob) Staubach. They were married on September 11, 1948 at...
Beulah "Billie" Stickle
May 23, 2017
STICKLE, Beulah “Billie” Marie (nee Hinson) beloved wife of the late Richard William Stickle. Loved sister of Anne Hinson Gillespie of Lexington, KY and Joe Lee Hinson, Jr. of Sharonville, OH. Cherished aunt of numerous nieces and nephews. Billie passed away on Tuesday, May 23rd, 2017 at the age of 97. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, May 30th at...

Robert M. Geisz
May 22, 2017
GEISZ, Robert M., Beloved husband of the late Janet Geisz (nee Kampsen). Loving father of Jennifer Helterbridle, Katherine (Lawrence) Bein, and Michael Geisz. Dear grandfather of Emily Bein, Courtney Helterbridle, and Sarah Bein. Dear brother of John “Jack” Geisz, Mary Ann Chiodi, Ruth Hall, and the late Larry Geisz. Robert passed away May 22, 2017 at age 80. Visitation will...
William F. Rust III
May 22, 2017
RUST, William F. III (Rusty), son of Nancy and William F. Rust Jr., loving husband of Mary Brosey Rust, dear father of Charlie, Katie and Nicholas. Brother of Kathy (Mark) Meier, uncle of Eric, Rob, and Chris Meier, and a friend to many. Rusty is loved and will be missed by all. Rusty passed away unexpectedly on Monday, May 22,...

Doris Mae Markland
May 22, 2017
MARKLAND, Doris Mae (nee Schmidt). Beloved wife of the late Thomas Markland. Loving mother of Barbara (the late Doug) Spurrier and Jeffery Markland. Cherished grandmother of Holly Gentile, Kelly (Chris) Weaver, Darren (Kara Benson) Spurrier and J. T. (Britni) Markland. Great-grandmother of Nathan Gentile. Passed away May 22, 2017. Private family services will be held. Condolences to hodappfuneralhome.com

Vicky Sue Smith
May 20, 2017
Vicky Sue Smith, 66 of Mason, OH went peacefully to her Heavenly Home on Saturday, May 20, 2017. Vicky was a retired legal secretary from Ashland Oil Company.She is survived by many who loved her dearly. Her sons Christopher (Tammy) Smith and Paul (Missy) Smith. 7 grandchildren that she adored, Ryder, River, Hannah, Haleigh, Noah, Caleb and Daniel. 3 sisters,...
Joey Krouse
May 20, 2017
Memorial gathering will be held Friday, May 26, 2017 from 6-8PM at Hodapp Funeral Home, 8815 Cincinnati Columbus Rd., West Chester, OH 45069.

Bernice Hill
May 19, 2017
HILL, Bernice beloved wife of the late William S. Hill for 57 years. Loving mother of William C. Hill, Sharon (Robert) Ohmer, Robert (Linda) Fagin and Mike (Mary) Cox. Dear grandmother of 14, great-grandmother of 22 and great-great grandmother of 2. Bernice passed away Friday, May 19, 2017 at the age of 86. Visitation at the Hodapp Funeral Home, 6041...

Esther Routson
May 19, 2017
Esther Routson was born August 2, 1920 in Sidney, OH. Esther was the beloved wife of the late Everett Gustin Routson. Loving mother of John (Pam), Robert (late Jenny), James (Caroline), Geoffrey (Mary Ann), Ben (late Debbie), Mary (Tim) Griffin and the late Ron Routson. Esther was also survived by 18 grandchildren and 40 great grandchildren. She passed away May 19, 2017...
Julie A. Krusling
May 18, 2017
KRUSLING, Julie A. Loving daughter of the late Ralph and Babe Krusling. Dear sister of Ken (Mary Ann) Krusling, Sr. Miriam "Mimi" Krusling R.S.M., Jim (Ceil) Krusling, Libby (Louis) Meiners, Jennifer (Paul) Wietmarschen and Laurie (Alan) Knobbe. Also, survived by many beloved nieces and nephews. Passed away May 18, 2017 at the age of 65. Visitation will take place Tuesday...

Rosemary Conrad
May 17, 2017
CONRAD, Rosemary G. (nee Gamble) beloved mother of Paul (Roni), Steve (Sharon), Liz Keuffer, Susan Conrad and Dan Conrad. Dear grandmother of Nicole, Patrick, Justin, Evan (Laura),Brendan, Jean, Kevin, Austin and Jakob. Loving great-grandmother of Aniyah and Tommy. Also survived by numerous cousins in Chicago, her "sons" Brent Keuffer, Dean Mooney and her granddog Rocky. Rosemary was the director of Religious...

Donald R. Jenkins
May 17, 2017
JENKINS, Don beloved husband of Nancy Bolam-Jenkins, loving father of David Jenkins, grandfather of Kayla and Austin, great grandfather of Daisy and Dominic, brother of Jerry (Pat) Jenkins, Allan (Carolyn) Jenkins and the late Judi (Tom) Robinson. Don passed away on Wednesday, May 17, 2017 at the age of 73. Visitation will be held at Arlington Memorial Garden Mausoleum Chapel...
George Rene Arozarena
May 15, 2017
George Rene Arozarena, devoted husband of Dorothy May Arozarena (nee Rasfeld), beloved father of Laura Ringenbach, Michael Arozarena, Sister Catherine Mary, Tony (Valerie) Arozarena and Joe (Amy) Arozarena, loving grandfather of Darby, Danny, Jennifer, Shelly, Chris, Sara, Claire, Reid and Miranda, great grandfather of Nicholas and Josie. Passed away May 15, 2017, at the age of 88. Visitation will be...

Lloyd Ray Durham
May 15, 2017
DURHAM, Lloyd Ray, born April 5, 1951 and expired May 15, 2017. Son of the late Roy and Dakra Durham. Brother of Lonnie Durham, Maxine Joslin, Nancy Rose and the late Betty Hines, Wanda Stone, Carolyn Durham, Louise Helton and Roy Wayne Durham. Beloved uncle to 17 nieces and nephews. Visitation Friday 6-8 pm at Hodapp Funeral Home, 7401 Vine...
Elizabeth "Lizzie" Collins
May 14, 2017
Elizabeth "Lizzie" Collins, the adored daughter of Marvel and Suzanne Collins, passed away on Mother's Day, May 14, 2017 at the age of 15 in Liberty Township, Ohio. Lizzie is survived by her father and mother; two brothers Aaron and Jeremiah; four sisters Kandi, Kayla, Elaysha and Hannah; and her "school mom" Melanie King of Liberty Township, OH; her paternal grandparents Roy and...

Marguerite C. Buse
May 14, 2017
BUSE, Marguerite C. "Sadie" (nee Cassinelli) Beloved wife of Leo H. Buse, Jr. for 46 years. Devoted mother of Rita Brown (Bruce) Hoppert, Kathy Brown (David J.) Harmeier and Patty (Leo H., III) Buse. Dear step-mother of Pam (Larry) Price, Leo H. (Patty) Buse, III, Mary Melik, Joe Buse and Lisa Hughes. Dear grandmother of 14 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren....