Obituaries

Stanley Rohling

Stanley Rohling

Nov 30, 2016

Stanley Rohling, 90, beloved husband of the late Marylyn Rohling (nee Eckstein) passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday evening, November 30, 2016.  He was a WWII veteran in the Navy. Stanley was a wonderful, caring man.  He delivered Meals on Wheels well into his 80’s and was a devoted member of St. Margaret Mary Parish in North College Hill. ...

Abe Burks

Abe Burks

Nov 29, 2016

BURKS, Abe, husband of the late Clara Marie Burks (nee Woebkenberg), dear father of Ellen (Edward) Ryan, Douglas (Carol) Burks, Steven (Gail) Burks, Karen Burks and Deborah Burks, also survived by 9 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren, brother of the late Margurette Helmich, Paul Burks and Lawrence Burks, Jr. Member of St. Vincent de Paul Society and the Boy Scouts...

Patrick Flynn

Patrick Flynn

Nov 29, 2016

Patrick James Michael Flynn, 84, is now in the Lord’s hands. He was a United States Army Veteran of the Korean War, and long-time resident of Antioch, CA.He passed on Tuesday, November 29, 2016. Pat was a long-time employee of Fibreboard Corporation & Lone Tree Golf Club.Pat was an avid golfer and sports fan. Pat loved his Cincinnati Reds and enjoyed...

Larry C. Brown

Larry C. Brown

Nov 28, 2016

Our beloved “Downtown” Larry Brown from Cincinnati (Dent), OH passed away peacefully on Monday, November 28, 2016 leaving behind his loving/devoted Care Giver (Ex-wife: Sue “B” Brown); his first cousin from Middletown, OH Carol (Brown) Long/Dave & family; his first cousin from Roanoke, VA Jane(Brown) Garner/Elmo & family; plus his (Ex-wife Barbara Allen) and children much loved by Larry: Starr...

Selma R. Bingham

Selma R. Bingham

Nov 27, 2016

BINGHAM, Selma R. (nee Cole). Beloved wife of the late Preston H. Bingham. Loving mother of Dixie Luckett. Cherished grandmother of Lisa Hale and Christopher and Matthew Luckett. Great-grandmother of J.D., Joshua, Josie, Leah, Madeline, Kate, Preston, Sawyer, Kellon and Aliyah. Passed away November  27, 2016. Age 90. Visitation will take place at Bethany Baptist Church 6049 Yankee Rd., Liberty...

Ronald Eugene Blessing

Ronald Eugene Blessing

Nov 26, 2016

BLESSING, Ronald Eugene, age 69, of Decatur, OH, died November 26, 2016. Born in Dayton, OH, September 28, 1947, to the late Alfred Leroy Blessing, Jr. and Clara Blessing (nee Bowman). He is survived by his wife Dollis Blessing (nee Stutz), daughter Rebecca Ruble, sons Timothy (Annette) and Christopher (Heather) Blessing, step-son Richard (Jennifer) Oberding, step-daughter Tina (Shane) Casey and...

Betty Jean Schaerges

Betty Jean Schaerges

Nov 26, 2016

Schaerges, Betty Jean (nee Vossler), passed peacefully into the arms of the Lord Jesus Christ, surrounded by her family, on November 26, 2016. Survived by her loving husband, Herbert L. Schaerges, Betty was devoted mother of Sandra Budd, Susan Burroughs and Robert Schaerges, 10 grandchildren and 5 great- grandchildren. Betty was born in Lockland, Ohio to Jewell and Clifford Vossler...

Shirley Rose Bryant

Shirley Rose Bryant

Nov 26, 2016

BRYANT, Shirley Rose, beloved wife of the late Denver Bryant for 46 years. Loving mother of Danny (Kay) Bryant. Dear grandmother of Todd (Cassie) Bryant, Robin Bryant, and Debra (Bobby) Creed. Dear great grandmother of Makayla and Makenna. Sister of Patricia Reed, Judith Pierce, Gary G. Allen, and the late Richard Lee Allen and Billy Allen. Shirley is also predeceased...

Rita G. Sliter

Rita G. Sliter

Nov 24, 2016

SLITER, Rita G. (Nee: Thamann) beloved wife of the late Ernest W Sliter. Loving mother of Michael & Roxanne Sliter, Patricia and Jack Gardner, Daniel & Marci Sliter, Janet and Garry Clark, Richard and Renee Sliter, Cheryl and Michael Volk. Dear Grandmother of 13 and Great Grandmother of 17. Rita is predeceased by siblings: Ruth Clarke, Dorthy Lehrter, Harold Thamann,...

Matthew A. Bauer

Matthew A. Bauer

Nov 24, 2016

BAUER, Matthew A. Beloved son of Kimberly Bauer Stover (and husband Don Stover), and Rick Bauer. Loving brother of Johnathan (Kayla Schell) Bauer and step-brother of Shane and Brooks Stover and Jana Nunn and families. Uncle to Emma Nichole Bauer. Grandson of Doug and Geri Crocker (the late Charles Hawks), Lou Baker and John and Gail Bauer. Boyfriend of Sara...

Mary M. Pelzer

Mary M. Pelzer

Nov 24, 2016

Mary M. Pelzer (nee Stoinoff), beloved wife of the late Jack Pelzer. Sister of the late Steve, Chris, Robert Sr., and Joe Stoinoff. Also survived by many nieces, nephews, and great-nieces and nephews. Passed away Thursday, November 24, 2016 at the age of 96. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Mass of Christian Burial at St. Bartholomew Church,...

Gordon H. Rudolph

Gordon H. Rudolph

Nov 24, 2016

Rudolph, Gordon H. Beloved husband of the late Betty Rudolph (nee Johnson) and the late Nancy Rudolph (nee Lockwood). Loving father of Phillip (Marian) Rudolph, Russell (Barbara) Rudolph and Mary (Greg) Mast. Also survived by 6 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by his brother James Rudolph and parents Virgil and Hannah Rudolph. Gordon was a veteran of the...

Michael P. McDonough

Michael P. McDonough

Nov 23, 2016

Michael Patrick, loving father of Will McDonough and Anna McDonough, dear grandfather of Eden, beloved son of Carol (Jim) McDonough Ryan and the late William McDonough, brother of Peggy (Ed) Henry, Mary (Andy) Klopfstein, Pat (Debbie) McDonough and Pam (Mike) Noll, also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.  Mike was a member of St. Pats K of C #1747.  Mike...

Shelby Hopkins

Shelby Hopkins

Nov 23, 2016

Hopkins, Shelby Beloved husband of 62 years to Shirley Hopkins. Loving father of Gary Hopkins, Pamela (William) Besl, Brenda (Rodney) Robinson and Sandra (Jeff) Mason. Shelby is survived by 7 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. Brother of Juanita Swan, Norma Brown and the late Earl Hopkins, Alene Ball, Bobby Hopkins, Gertrude Saylor, Clarence Hopkins and Goldie Combs. Passed away Wednesday, November,...

John R. Bennett

John R. Bennett

Nov 23, 2016

BENNETT, John R.Beloved husband of Margaret “Peggy” Bennett (nee Lenhart) for 50 years. Loving father of John (Corinne) Bennett, Courtney (Scott) Solsvig and Michael Bennett. Cherished grandfather of three and caring brother of Joan Eaton. Dear brother-in-law and uncle to a large extended family. John went to be with the Lord November 23, 2016, at age 76. Visitation will be...

Lula Rockwell

Lula Rockwell

Nov 22, 2016

ROCKWELL, Lula “Chic” (nee Hewitt) beloved wife of the late Harold Rockwell Sr. Loving mother of James (Bert) Rockwell, Mary Jo Elliott, Harold (Brenda) Rockwell Jr. Grandmother of Kim (DeWayne) Asbrock, Chris (Sherry) Rockwell, Angie (Daryl) Asbrock, Scott Elliott, Rocky (Dawn) Rockwell and Shannon (Brian) Charles. Great grandmother of 13 and great great grandmother of 5. Lula was a member...

Morris E. Brown

Morris E. Brown

Nov 21, 2016

BROWN, Morris E. Loving husband of Mary Katherine Brown (nee Scott) for 62 years. Devoted father of Kevin (Tricia) Brown and Sherri Tipton. Cherished grandfather of Amanda, Kendra, Joshua and Jordan. Passed away November 21, 2016. Age 83. Visitation will take place at the Hodapp Funeral Home 8815 Cincinnati-Columbus Rd., (Rt.42), West Chester, Saturday from 9am until Funeral Service at...

John W. Lennon

John W. Lennon

Nov 21, 2016

John “Jack” beloved husband of Mary Ann Lennon for 60 years, loving father of Kris (John) Houchen-Thoman, Kathy (Bill) Halpin, John (Christy) Lennon, Greg Lennon, Steve Lennon, and Karen (Allyn) Raifstanger. Dear grandfather of Alyssa (Jeff) Mussio, Jonathan (Susan) Houchen, Lee (Drea) Houchen, Emily and Allison Lennon, Michael (Jillian) Lennon, Kevin (Amanda) Lennon, Eric (Haley) Lennon, Steven (Tara) Lennon,  Kara...

Jean Anderson

Jean Anderson

Nov 20, 2016

Jean Anderson (nee Koop) beloved wife of the late William H. Anderson.  Dear mother of Susan (William) Gaut, Nancy (Gregory) Guy, Barbara (William) Lee, William Anderson Jr., and Francie (Cornelius) Bulman.  Survived by 14 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. Dear sister of Patricia Miller and the late Kathy Koop.  Passed away on November 20, 2016 at the age of 89....

Robert J. Schulte Jr.

Robert J. Schulte Jr.

Nov 20, 2016

Robert J. Schulte Jr. Bob, beloved ex-husband of Karen (Coorey), beloved father of Jessica and Emily Schulte, brother of Barbara Begley (Elmer), Patricia Munafo (Nicholas), Kathleen Gould (Michael), Leanora Roach (Michael). Retired from IBEW Electrician Local Union 212. He enjoyed spending time with his daughters and taking long walks with his dog Cooper. Bob passed on Sunday, November 20, 2016...