Obituaries

Cletus "Bud" Elsen

Cletus "Bud" Elsen

Jun 2, 2024

Cletus “Bud” passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 2, 2024 at age 97. He was a devoted husband of 65 years to Genevieve (Jenny) Wagner, son of the late Joseph and Loretta Elsen, loving brother to the late Irene Elsen, Virginia (Ray) Kleingers, Margaret Elsen, Mary Elsen, Audrey (Bill) Stenken and Thomas (Valerie Rice) Elsen, father to his adoring children...

Lynne C. Rebman

Lynne C. Rebman

Jun 1, 2024

Lynne Rebman, a daughter, sister, and friend, passed away on May 31, 2024, at the age of 58 from prolonged health issues. Lynne was born to Frank Rebman and the late Mary Ann Rebman (née Vonderschmidt), and was sister to Mike (Cindy) Rebman,  Jannine Rebman, and Amy McCormick. Lynne also loved being aunt to Matt (Sarah) Rebman, Joe Rebman, and...

Kenneth D. Green

Kenneth D. Green

Jun 1, 2024

Kenneth David Green, 86, of West Chester, Ohio passed away peacefully on June 1, 2024. He was born on October 7, 1937 to Daskel and Inez Green in Glasgow, Kentucky. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend.

 Ken was known for his love of God.  He dedicated his life to serving God through various roles within the church.He will...

Pamela Williams

Pamela Williams

Jun 1, 2024

Williams, PamelaBeloved wife of Glenn Walter Williams. Loving mother of Gregory Walter Williams. Cherished daughter of the late Armour and Cleta Stevens. Dear sister of twin brother, Michael Armour Stevens, and brother, Gregory Stevens. Also survived by numerous relatives and friends. Pamela passed away Saturday, June 1, 2024. Services are being held privately. Condolences at hodappfuneralhome.com

Karen W. Byus ( nee Merkel)

Karen W. Byus ( nee Merkel)

May 31, 2024

Byus, Karen W. Merkel, age 81

Due to COVID related illness and other health complications, Karen passed away peacefully in her home on May 31, 2024 surrounded by family.

Karen was born on July 24, 1942 in East Hartford, CT to Dr. Gottfried F. Merkel and Winifred Merkel (Ruter). In 1946, Karen and her family moved to College Hill, Ohio where she...

Joseph E. Kellerman

Joseph E. Kellerman

May 31, 2024

Joseph E. Kellerman “Bird” 63 years old of Harrison IN, passed away Thursday, May 31, 2024. He was born November 2, 1960 in Cincinnati, OH, son of the late Henry and Juanita (Robinson) Kellerman.

Joe grew up in North College Hill and was a Carpenter by trade. He was a member of A.A. for over 30 years and helped mentor others.

He...

Patricia Helyn Goforth

Patricia Helyn Goforth

May 31, 2024

Beloved wife of the late Arthur L. Goforth. Loving mother of Laura Goforth. Cherished sister of Jean Eagen. Dear daughter of the late William and Dorothy Eagen. Also survived by nephew Nathan Goforth and numerous nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Visitation will be held at Hodapp Funeral Home, 6410 Cincinnati Dayton Rd., Liberty Twp., OH 45044, on Thursday, June 6,...

Dolores Wilkens

Dolores Wilkens

May 31, 2024

Wilkens, Dolores A. beloved wife of the late Robert J. Wilkens. Devoted mother of Mark, Don (Curtis), Gregg (Lora), Rob Wilkens, and the late Mike (Sue) Wilkens. Dear grandmother Jeff (Tori) Wilkens, Allison (Lonnie) Banks, Andrew (Sirena) Wilkens, Jessica (Jodi) Hartley, and Courtney (Alex) Werdman. Great-grandmother of Oliver, Graham, Jude, and Tate Banks, Mila, Mazlo, Ezekiel Wilkens and Luna and...

Kenneth Edward Kalisewicz

Kenneth Edward Kalisewicz

May 29, 2024

Kenneth Edward Kalisewicz passed away on May 29, 2024, after a long battle with multiple health issues.Ken was born on August 19, 1944 in Wyandotte, Michigan. After graduating from Roosevelt High School, he served in the Army for 2 years. He was a Vietnam war veteran. Ken was a lifelong employee of Ford Motor Company in Detroit, Michigan and Visteon...

Peter Anthony Villarreal

Peter Anthony Villarreal

May 29, 2024

Peter Anthony Villarreal passed away on Wednesday May 29th after a 13-month battle with leukemia.  He was born in Orange Grove, TX to his parents Teodoro and Loreta Villarreal.  He is survived by his beloved wife of 64 years, Antoinette (Toni) F. Villarreal.  He is dearly missed by his son, Mark (wife, Mary) Villarreal and daughter, Lisa.  He will be...

Alan Wernersbach

Alan Wernersbach

May 29, 2024

Alan James Wernersbach of Sharonville, Ohio died suddenly of a pulmonary embolism on May 29, 2024.  He was born in Cincinnati, OH to Elaine and Albert Wernersbach in 1952.  He is survived by his mother Elaine, his loving wife Peg Wernersbach (nee Baker), His daughter Carrie Higgins (Tim Higgins Jr.). Alan will be dearly missed by his grandchildren: Keira, Lexy,...

James C. Land

James C. Land

May 28, 2024

James C. Land, known affectionately as Jim, was born on July 23, 1959, in Anderson, Indiana to Robert and Joan Land. He peacefully passed away on May 28, 2024 in Cincinnati, Ohio due to an unexpected illness.Jim led a fulfilling life marked by his dedication to both his career and loved ones. He graduated from Purdue University with a Bachelor...

Shirley R. Froehle (nee Stanford)

Shirley R. Froehle (nee Stanford)

May 28, 2024

Shirley, beloved wife of the late Bernard R. Froehle.   Loving mother of Patty (Rich) Branson, Rodney Froehle, Colleen Froehle, David (Jennifer) Froehle, Suzanne (Mike) Stacey, Jenny (Joe) Buysse, Scott (Tammy) Froehle. Grandmother of 13 and great grandmother of 11 and one on the way. Sister of late Leland (Virginia) Stanford.  Shirley received her nursing diploma from the Jewish Hospital...

Joyce J. Owens

Joyce J. Owens

May 28, 2024

Joyce June Owens (nee Hibbard) born July 27, 1936, age 87. Cherished daughter of the late Grover C. Hibbard, Sr. and Allie (Stewart) Hibbard. Devoted sister of the late Grover C. Hibbard, Jr., Lawrence E. Hibbard and Viola Creelman. Loving wife of the late Owen D. Owens. The beloved mother of and survived by Donald W. Owens. Passed away on...

Erin Marie Middendorf

Erin Marie Middendorf

May 26, 2024

Erin Marie Middendorf, a beloved daughter, sister, teacher, and friend, passed away on May 26, 2024, at the age of 42 in Liberty Township, Ohio. Erin was born on April 22, 1982, in Cincinnati, Ohio, to Gary and Cindy Middendorf. She grew up with her sisters Kimberly and Sara, surrounded by the love of many aunts, uncles, and cousins whom she...

Mary Belle Quinn Tomlinson

Mary Belle Quinn Tomlinson

May 26, 2024

Mary Belle Quinn Tomlinson (nee Cronin) died peacefully on Sunday, May 26th.  She was at home and surrounded by her loving family.

Mary Belle was born in Cincinnati in 1933 to Charles “Red” Cronin and Mary Aldora Cronin (nee Scott).   Her four brothers and sisters, Charlie, Fred, Joanne Sawyer and Alice Jean all preceded her in death. She attended Norwood...

Donald G. Engelhard

Donald G. Engelhard

May 24, 2024

Don Engelhard passed away Friday, May 24, 2024 at Mason Christian Village, Mason, Ohio. Born on September 10, 1931, he was raised in Oak Park, Illinois, Don attended Brown University and later graduated from Beloit College. Don married his high school sweetheart, Jane Peregrine, after they graduated from Beloit. He enlisted in the army during the Korean Conflict and later...

Kevin J. Keegan

Kevin J. Keegan

May 24, 2024

Kevin J. Keegan, beloved husband of Barbara S. Keegan (nee Loch).

Loving father of Mike (Jennifer) and Shaun (Sara) Keegan.

Grandfather of BayLee, Wyatt, Maggie, Fergie, Fitz, Fenix and Fischer.

Brother of the late Kathy Keegan and Gerry (Mike) Humbert.

 Kevin passed away on Friday May 24, 2024 at the age of 74.

Memorial Visitation will be held at Corpus Christi Church, 2014 Springdale Road,...

Judith A. Bethel (nee Richards)

Judith A. Bethel (nee Richards)

May 23, 2024

Judith Ann Bethel (née Richards), 87, of Cincinnati, Ohio, passed away on May 23, 2024, surrounded by family. She was born on November 6, 1936, in Martins Ferry, Ohio. Judy, known to many as a fun-loving and caring individual, was a beloved wife to the late Richard Bethel. She was a devoted mother to Susan Bethel, Carolyn (Rich) Larson, and...

Elinor S. Cerone

Elinor S. Cerone

May 23, 2024

Elinor Cerone, nee Starski, aged 94 of Deer Park, Long Island, New York, passed away on May 23, 2024 after a period of declining health brought on by renal failure.

Elinor was born on December 20,th 1929 to parents Ludwig and Johanna Starski in Brooklyn, New York. After Elinor graduated from high school at 16 in Brooklyn she pursued collegiate studies...