Obituaries
Lawrence R. Shotwell
Jan 1, 2017
Lawrence (Larry) Shotwell, Age 72, of West Chester, passed away January 1, 2017. He is preceded in death by his father and mother; Larry and Ruth Shotwell and special Aunt Helen Brunk. He is survived by his wife Janet, son David (Alicia) Shotwell, daughter Debra (Rob) Walker, step-son Matthew Jennings, step-daughter Erin Jennings, twelve grandchildren and man’s best friend,...
Dorcas L. Emerson
Jan 1, 2017
EMERSON, Dorcas L. (nee Phillips). Beloved wife of the late Harold Emerson. Dear mother of Marsha Trew. Grandmother of Johnnie Trew, Marsha (Ron) Pairan and Anthony (Gemma) Trew. Great grandmother of Kellie and Allie Pairan. Sister of the late Mary Emerson, James, Thomas, Charles and Raymond Phillips. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Passed away Sunday, January 1, 2017,...
William Bryson Hills
Dec 28, 2016
William Bryson Hillis, age 80, passed away on December 28, 2016 after a long struggle with Parkinson’s disease. He is survived by his wife, Yvonne M. Hillis (nee Treadway), his son William T. Hillis, his daughter Suzanne M. York (nee Hillis), his grandson, Ssgt. John Bryson York, USMC and his wife Priscilla York, his great grandson Bryson D. York, and...

Michael E. Weber
Dec 28, 2016
WEBER, Michael beloved son of Edward D. and the late Mary Rose Weber. Loving brother of David E. (Julia K.) and Patrick E. Weber. Uncle of Daniel Weber. Mike Passed away Wednesday, December 28th, 2016 at the age of 64. Visitation will be held at St. Vivian Church, 7600 Winton Rd., Finneytown on Tuesday, January 3rd, 2017 from 9:30 until...

Agnes Mary Smith
Dec 28, 2016
SMITH, Agnes Mary (nee Rusche). Devoted wife of the late Harold D. Smith. Beloved mother of Barbara and Kenneth Smith. Grandmother of Stephanie and Brad Smith. Great grandmother of Jordan Smith. Passed away on Wednesday, December 28, 2016, at the age of 97. No visitation. Relatives and friends are invited to attend Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. on...

Garry R. Watts
Dec 27, 2016
WATTS, Garry R. son of the late Clarence and Helen Watts, brother of the late Jane Heineke and uncle of Sara Jane Heineke. Garry passed away on Tuesday December 27, 2016 at the age of 71. Visitation will be held at Christ Church Glendale, 965 Forest Avenue, Glendale, Ohio, 45246 on Tuesday January 3rd, 2017 from 10 AM until service...
Mary Wendelyn "Wendy" Laughlin
Dec 26, 2016
LAUGHLIN Mary Wendelyn "Wendy" (nee Waters), was called home to be with the Lord on December 26, 2016 at the age of 84. Wendy was the beloved wife of the late George M. Laughlin for 61 years; Devoted mother of Rosaleen, Timothy (Sheryl), Cynthia Fleming, Thomas (Annette), Terrance (Caroline), and Patrick. Proud Grandmother of Jeffrey, Kevin (Elyse), Brendan & Rebecca, Michael, Allison...
Lorraine Dwyer (nee Albers)
Dec 26, 2016
DWYER Lorraine (nee Albers) Beloved wife of the late Bernard Dwyer. Loving mother of Maureen Dwyer, Brian (Patricia) Dwyer, Mary Anne (Selden) Fritschner, Suzanne Dwyer and James Dwyer. Dear grandmother of eight and great grandmother of seven. Lorraine passed away Monday, December 26, 2016 at the age of 93. Visitation will be held Thursday (12/29) at Hodapp Funeral Home, 7401...

Carl F. Braun
Dec 26, 2016
BRAUN, Carl, loving husband for 50 years of Joyce Braun (nee Traber). Carl is the son of the late Lenora (nee Wahl) and Karl A. Braun, MD. Dear brother of the late Harold Braun, Mary Helen Spry (Harold), Marge Braun, Sister Rita Braun, RSM, Carol Overberg (Richard), Susan Gajus, and Sylvia White (Charlie). He is survived by many devoted nieces,...
Thomas E. Carroll
Dec 25, 2016
Thomas Edward Carroll, at the age of 85, passed away on Christmas day December 25, 2016 at his home in Sharonville, Ohio. In 1949, Tom enlisted in the US Navy with his late brother Bill Carroll and they served active sea duty on board the USS Toledo in the Pacific. Tom worked at General Motors Norwood assembly plant and retired...
Ida M. Kennedy
Dec 25, 2016
Ida Mae KennedyJune 9, 1934 - December 25, 2016Ida Mae Kennedy (nee Jordan) beloved wife of the late Joseph V Kennedy, Jr. Loving and devoted mother to her six children Mary Prijatel, Tracy Lancaster, Joseph V Kennedy III, Amy Taggart, Carolyn Kennedy and Terence Kennedy. Adored by her four sisters Marie, Fran, Joan, Janice and four brothers Bill, Bob Matt and...
Michael Giuliani
Dec 24, 2016
[gallery ids="81521,81522,81523,81524,81525,81526,81528,81529,81527" orderby="rand"]GIULIANI, Michael “Mike,” beloved husband of 63 years to Carole (nee Vehr), loving father of Michele Giuliani, and loving grandfather of Angela Giuliani Nguyen. Mike was born in Wellsville, Ohio and was the son of the late Albert and Mary Giuliani and the brother of the late Joseph Giuliani. He is survived by numerous family and friends. Mike...
Robert Lee Bigley
Dec 24, 2016
BIGLEY, Robert Lee beloved husband of 53 years to Lois (nee Swartz). Brother of Gary and the late Keith Bigley. Brother–in-law of Marilyn (Harry) Ross. Uncle too many nieces and nephews. Robert retired from the Army Corps of Engineers. Robert passed away on Saturday, December 24, 2016 at the age of 84. A memorial service will be held at the...
Verna E. Shaw
Dec 23, 2016
SHAW, Verna E. (nee Schwettman) beloved wife of the late Jack W. Shaw. Mother of Tina. Grandmother of Jim (Christy) Webster, Bryan M. Hill, Kevin Hill and Christie (Danny) Cornish. Aunt of Judy (Harold) Kottman, Harry (Doris) Fahrenkamp, Dale (Linda) Fahrenkamp and Jenny (Dave) Daiker. Great Grandmother of 6. Verna passed away on December 23, 2016 at the age of 95....
James E. McCue
Dec 23, 2016
MCCUE, James Edwin, age 82, of Wyoming, OH passed peacefully surrounded by his family on December 23, 2016. Born in Cincinnati, OH in 1934 to the late Daniel Hamilton and Iola Shinkle McCue. Loving husband of Nancy Hulbert McCue, father of Stephen James (Trish) McCue, Leila Ann (Greg) Niklas and Margaret Elizabeth (Matt) Barnes; grandfather to Patrick and Katie McCue,...
Fred A. Mathews
Dec 23, 2016
MATHEWS, Fred A., beloved husband of Georgetta (nee Salyers) for 49 years. Dear father of Kevin (Ann) Mathews and Kelly (Jay) Frost. Grandfather of Sean (Felicia) Young, Nick (Megan) Mathews, Molly Mathews and Hunter Frost. Great-grandfather of Charlie and Jayden. Brother of the late James P (survived by Judy) Mathews. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Passed away Friday,...
Roger A. Schuster
Dec 22, 2016
SCHUSTER, Roger A. Beloved husband of 28 years to Mary Lynne (nee Stockelman). Loving father of Elijah and Anna Schuster. Dear brother of Robert, Ronald, Richard, Randal and Russell Schuster, Laurie Rennekamp, Lynn Jamison and LuAnne Brice. Roger worked in IT for the Cincinnati Fire Dept. and was a beloved member of the Cincinnati improv community. Passed away Thursday, December...
Daren Schaeper
Dec 22, 2016
SCHAEPER, Daren Thomas loving father of Ashley, Graham, Allison and the late Krystal Schaeper. Grandfather of Dylan, Xander and Peanut. Brother of Jim Schaeper, Kirk (Linda) Schaeper, Michele (John) Reusch, Scott (Joy) Schaeper and Cindy (Bob) Cunningham. Daren passed away on Thursday, December 22, 2016 at the age of 52. Visitation will be held at Hodapp Funeral Home, 6041 Hamilton...

Thomas F. Watson
Dec 17, 2016
Thomas F. Watson, beloved husband of the late Mary Irene Watson (nee Magie). Loving father of Barbara (Larry) Haas and Adele Watson. Grandfather of Robert (Kim) Haas, Stephanie (Ron) Hinz, Thomas (Shelley) Haas and Kristina (Brian) Brookbank. Also survived by 14 great-grandchildren. Brother of Robert W. (Marjorie) Watson Sr., Barbara Ann (Elvin) Strowd and the late James B. Watson Jr.,...
Jean S. Catron
Dec 16, 2016
CATRON, Jean (nee Rich) Passed away peacefully December 16, 2016 at Birchwood Care Center. Jean was the beloved wife of the late Richard (Dick) Catron, for 58 years. The loving mother of Richard Jr. (Julie) and Stephen. The very loving grandmother of Chelsey (Brad) Wilson, Alexandra Catron, and Alecia Catron. Sister of Betty (Jim) Campbell and Bonnie Cosby. Also survived...