Obituaries

Lisa M. Hotel
Sep 14, 2016
HOTEL, Lisa M. (nee Russell) Passed away September 14, 2016 at age 53. Services to be held privately be the family.

Mary Ann Emerson
Sep 12, 2016
EMERSON, Mary Ann (nee Phillips), beloved wife of the late Carlus Emerson and Dallas Pence, loving mother of James C. (Kathleen) and Larry (Donna) Emerson, dear grandmother of Sherry and Pamela Emerson, great grandmother of Pamela (Terry), Ernest, Krista, Alicia (Thomas), Jenna and Rebecca, great great grandmother of Violet and Jackson, sister of Dorcus Emerson and the late James, Thomas,...
Francis Joseph Hart
Sep 11, 2016
HART, Francis Joseph “Frank” beloved husband of Rita M. Hart (nee Lashway) for 26 years. Loving step-father of Patricia (Michael) Shugrue. Dear step-grandfather of Nicolas Shugrue. Brother-in-law to Donna Cooney-Vorhis, Shirley Arcet, Ada Rose Gromada, Sandra Fennyery, and Lee Lashway. Also survived by other family and friends. Frank was a Grand Knight for the Knights of Columbus and served in...
Robert Schnetzer
Sep 9, 2016
Robert “Robbie” Allen Schnetzer passed away Friday, September 9, 2016 in Cincinnati, OH at the age of 55. Robert was born on October 19, 1960 to Theodore G. and Virginia (Reilly) Schnetzer He was the youngest of 8 brothers and sisters. He was raised in Mt. Healthy and graduated from Mt. Healthy High School in 1979. Robert was a longtime...

Richard C. Gronauer
Sep 9, 2016
GRONAUER, Richard C., beloved husband of the late Phyllis J. Gronauer (nee Haggard), loving father of Steven (Anna) Gronauer, Paul Gronauer, Barbara (Rodney) Smith and Julie (Greg) Rehkamp. Devoted grandfather of Shelly, Bradley, Bridget, Cody, Jarrett, Allison, Lindsey and Sadie. Great-grandfather of Jaddin, Hunter, Breanna and Journey. Passed away September 9, 2016. Age 80. Visitation will be held at the...
Charles Wesley Beasley
Sep 9, 2016
Charles Wesley Beasley, Beloved husband of Jean A. Beasley (nee Kelly) for 65 years. Loving father of Diane (John) Jeffries and Steven (Debra) Beasley. Dear grandfather of Amy (Jeff) Perry, Emily (Doran Fink) Bleimund, Alex Beasley, and Calan Beasley. Dear great grandfather of Asher and Tamar Bleimund. Also survived by siblings, Cathleen Woedl, Dorothy Lykins, and Jack Beasley. Preceded in...
Donald J. Boyle
Sep 7, 2016
Donald J., age 83, passed away peacefully September 7, 2016 surrounded by his family. He was the cherished husband of 59 years of Mary Rose Boyle (nee Bischoff), and loving father of his seven children, Marianna (RJ) Kuhn, Don, Eileen, Francie (Eric) Carpenter, Pat (Marcia), Katie and Ann (Paul) Roepke, as well as eight grandchildren. No visitation, a Celebration of...

Christopher Drew Watson
Sep 6, 2016
WATSON, Christopher Drew, Sr. Beloved husband of Bobbie Watson (nee Barber). Dear father of Wayne Martin, Nicole Watson, Chris Watson, Jr., Blake Watson and Jessica Mishkina. Also survived by 12 grandchidren. Brother of Jennifer, Doug, Lisa, Jill and the late Julie. Passed away Tuesday, September 6, 2016, at the age of 58. Visitation at Hodapp Funeral Home, 7401 Vine St.,...

Ulrike (Ulla) K. Merz
Sep 6, 2016
Ulla (ness Hess) loving mother of Trish (Gary) Manning, Pete (Conni) and Steve (Heather) Merz. Grandmother of Elisa, Robert, Garrett, Emily and Madison. Sister of Barbel Hess and the late Gerlinde Schrepf. Ulla was a porcelain pottery artist and avid gardener. Ulla passed away on Tuesday, September 6, 2016 at the age of 78. Visitation at Hodapp Funeral Home, 6041...
James M. LeGates Sr.
Sep 4, 2016
LEGATES, James M. Sr., loving husband of the late Gloria B. for 47 years, father of Cynthia (John) Dunn, James M. (Susan) LeGates, Jr., Joann LeGates and Kenneth C. (Alissa) LeGates. Grandfather of Missy (Michael) Peota, Matthew (Melissa) Dunn, Lindsay LeGates, Mandy Dunn, Mark Dunn, Ryan LeGates, Caroline LeGates and Nicholas LeGates. Great Grandfather of Jackson Peota and Nolan Dunn....
Miriam W. Kuntz
Sep 4, 2016
KUNTZ, Miriam W. (nee Weidenhammer), wife of the late Lawrence J. Kuntz. Also survived by nieces, nephews and friends. Passed away September 4, 2016. Age 101. Vitiation will take place at All Saints Church 8939 Montgomery Rd., Kenwood, Wednesday from 10am until Mass of Christian Burial at 11am. Memorial donations may be directed to All Saints Church. Condolences to hodappfuneralhome.com

Joan E. Disser
Sep 3, 2016
DISSER, Joan Emily (nee Nimmo). Beloved wife of Jack Disser. Devoted mother of Robert J. Disser, Joseph (Cindy) Disser and Judy (John) Hester. Loving grandmother to Joseph I. Disser, Sarah R. Disser, Amber (Andrew) Johnston, Ryan (Christina) Kolde, Josh Hester and Nicole Hester. Great grandmother to Charlotte Johnston. Joan was active with the Cub Scouts, Brownies, Girl Scouts, PTA, and...

Nancy Fox
Sep 3, 2016
Fox, Nancy (nee Hunt) Beloved wife of the late Ernest Fox. Dear mother of Kathy Luttmann and Greg (Linda) Fox. Survived by 3 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. Sister of Frances Wolfenbarger, Pat Pasley, Louise Walters and the late Della Woolsley. Passed away Saturday, September 3, 2016, at the age of 78. Visitation at Hodapp Funeral Home, 7401 Vine St., Carthage,...
Kyle B. Porter
Sep 3, 2016
PORTER, Kyle B, age 52, passed away on September 3rd, 2016 in Columbus, OH. Health and fitness guru. Remarkable entrepreneur and leader. Avid hunter and athlete. My hero. Amazing. Innovative. Passionate. There are not enough words to rightfully honor Kyle or capture his spirit. We already miss his contagious laugh.Kyle lives on through his fiancé Mandy with their two beloved...

David R. Goodman
Sep 3, 2016
Goodman, David R. Beloved husband of Judy R. Goodman. Loving father of Tracie (Scott) Marr, Jamie (Karen) Goodman, Jonathan (Lyndsey) Goodman and Michael Goodman. David is survived by 9 grandchildren and his siblings Carolyn Newton, Linda (Bud) Cleveland, Deloris Jennings, Mary (Bill) Jordan and Deborah (Chuck) Doss. Also survived by 10 nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his brother...
Peter J. Amrein
Sep 1, 2016
AMREIN, Peter J., beloved husband of Erma (nee Priesmeier), devoted uncle of Cheryl (David) Bowman and Joyce (Rev. Barry) Schaefer, cherished great-uncle of Heather (Wayne) Prender, Anne Bowman, Kelly (Jon) Stansbury and Erin (Aaron) Stewart, great-great-uncle Claire, Grace, Sophia, Owen, Greta, Liam, Preston and Emmett. Pete is preceded in death by 11 brothers and sisters and survived by many other...

Gary J. Schaefer
Aug 31, 2016
Gary J. Schaefer, loving husband of the late Kay Elizabeth for 50 years, father of Amy Wilson. Grandfather of Avery and Natalie Wilson. Gary was a veteran of the United States Army and was employed for over 30 years with General Motors as a Purchasing Agent. He enjoyed his retirement years working at Hader Hardware and Ace Hardware in West...

James R. McCaffrey
Aug 30, 2016
McCAFFREY, James R. Beloved husband of Gayle J. McCaffrey (nee Neighbors) for 60 years. Loving father of Valerie Robertson and Kathleen Lowe and Jill (Larry) Wiles. Cherished grandfather of 4 and great-grandfather of 4. Passed Away August 30, 2016. Age 83. Visitation will take place at Good Shepherd Catholic Church, 8815 E. Kemper Rd. Montgomery, Thursday from 11AM until Mass...

Mamie Wood
Aug 27, 2016
Mamie, beloved wife of the late Albert Merle Wood, devoted mother of Janet (James) Peters of Smithfield, RI, Don (Kathy) Wood of Cincinnati, OH, the late Thomas Wood of Greenville, TX, also survived by 5 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. Sister of Julie Emch and the late Ray Pislar. Formerly of Warren, OH, Mamie passed on August 27, 2016, at...
Ruth M. Maffey
Aug 26, 2016
Maffey, Ruth M. (nee Bachman) 93, passed away on August 26, 2016. Loving wife of the late Raymond E. for 63 years. Mother of Raymond Mark (Mary Ellen) of Ft. Wayne, IN; Michele Brauer (the late Ben); Denise Maffey; David; Peter (Rhonda) of Eaton, OH: Paul (Sandy). Grandmother to 15 Grandchildren and Great-Grandmother to numerous Great -Grandchildren. Visitation at Corpus...