Obituaries

Billy J. Roark
Apr 27, 2016
Billy J. “Bill” passed away on April 27, 2016 at the age of 76. Beloved husband for 49 years to the late Ima Roark (nee Westerfield). Loving father of Steve (Peggy) Roark, Dennis (Tina) Roark and the late Scott (Suzanne) Roark. Cherished grandfather of Jimmy, Sara, Erin, Ally and Will. Great Grandfather of Oliver, Annie and Emory. Dear brother of...

Douglas R. Holland II
Apr 27, 2016
All services held at Hodapp Funeral Home, 6410 Cincinnati Dayton Rd, Liberty Twp., OH 45044.Visitation: Sunday 1-3 PMFuneral Service: Monday 11 AMIn lieu of flowers, please direct memorial donations to the family with the link provided:https://www.gofundme.com/2kkduppg

Julia Forrestine Matheny
Apr 26, 2016
Matheny, Julia Forrestine (nee Gregg) beloved wife of the late Clifford Joseph Matheny. Loving mother of Marsha (Paul Joseph) Munafo and Forrest (Diane) Matheny. Dear grandmother of Jeffrey Munafo, Julie Pinson, Farrah Matheny, and Joshua Matheny. Dear great-grandmother of Emma, Lana, Malin, Maddox, and Londyn. Julia passed away Tuesday, April 26, 2016. Visitation will be held at Hodapp Funeral Home,...
JoAnn Marie Hawkins
Apr 25, 2016
HAWKINS, JoAnn beloved mother of Robert "Bo" S. (Erin) Hart IV and Zach (Erika) Hart, cherished grandmother of Robert "Quint" S. Hart V, loving daughter of Billie DeSalvo, dear sister of Vincent (Robin) DeSalvo, Diane (Dave) Duritsch and Christina (Mark) Dunnohew, aunt of David (Kristy), Greg (Jennie), Kristin (Bill), Chris (Katie), Matt (Annie) and Katie (Kathleen), also survived by many...

Reverend Doctor Ralph E. Uth
Apr 24, 2016
The Rev. Dr. Ralph E. Uth, 90, died on Sunday, April 24, 2016. He was born in Dayton, Ohio, to the late George and Leora Elizabeth (Longstreet) Uth. On July 26, 1953, he married Marjorie Alveta Elzey in Dayton, Ohio. She survives. They have two daughters, Barbara (Robert) Braley of Avilla, Indiana, and Carol Uth of Cincinnati. They also have...
Eric Craig Allen
Apr 24, 2016
ALLEN, Eric C. Loving son of Mark and Fran (nee Rottemueller) Allen. Dear brother of Megan, Mark and Cristen. Grandson of Hazel Allen, Frank Rottemueller and Mary Jo Rottemueller. Also survived by aunts, uncles and numerous cousins. Passed away Sunday, April 24, 2016, at the age of 24. Visitation at Hodapp Funeral Home, 7401 Vine St., Carthage, Saturday from 9:30...

Thomas Dale Thielmeyer
Apr 23, 2016
Thomas Dale Thielmeyer passed away on Saturday, April 23, 2016 at the age of 66. Dear son of William and Coletta (Hays) Thielmeyer, brother to Judith (Thielmeyer) Seymour and William Richard Thielmeyer. Father to Holly Thielmeyer and Gina Thielmeyer. Grandfather to Paige Thielmeyer and Uncle to Shawn (Seymour) Greves, Julie (Seymour) Marsh, Troy Thielmeyer, and Tara Thielmeyer. Brother-in-law, Carl Seymour....

Janie Baker
Apr 23, 2016
BAKER, Janie. Loving daughter of the late John E. and Nannie Baker. Dear sister of Floyd (Lois) Baker, Georgie Jean (James) Manning and the late Mildred Crawford, Henry Baker, Janice Brock and Larry Baker. Aunt of Lesa (Bob) Estep and great-aunt of Tyler and Trevor Estep. Also survived by many other nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews. Passed away...

Delmar M. Leidel
Apr 23, 2016
Delmar Leidel, of West Chester, Ohio, passed away April 23, 2016Born in Barberton, Ohio on January 31, 1929 to the late Matthew and Ethel Leidel, Delmar had been a long distance truck driver for over 50 years. He had driven for All States and P.I.E. Delmar was always active doing the Lord’s work, volunteering in various missions with his church.Preceded...

Juanita Payne
Apr 22, 2016
PAYNE, Juanita (nee Raikes). Loving wife of the late Rev. Paul Payne. Mother of Mary Alice (Shelby) Payne. Grandmother Terri (Steve) Baker and Tim (Susie) Payne. Great-grandmother of Lauren (Craig) Christman, Jennifer (Colton) Priser, Danielle (Andrew) Baugh and Jessica Baker. Great great-grandmother of Emerson and Eisley Christman and Bayler Priser. Passed away Friday, April 22, 2016, at the age of...

Ernestine D. Hawes
Apr 22, 2016
HAWES, Ernestine (Dunham). Born on July 8, 1941 went home to be with the Lord on April 22, 2016. Preceded in death by her husbands; William Wilson and Terry Hawes. Survived by her children, Karen Y. (Wilson) Broshears, Keith Wilson, 4 grandchildren, Wendy, Daniel Broshears, Zachary, Nicholas Wilson, long-time companion Hobart Foster and 5 great-grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, donations...

Robert Hartlaub Sr.
Apr 22, 2016
HARTLAUB, Robert J., Sr., husband of the late Sandra L. Hartlaub, Ida Hartlaub and Clara Mae Hartlaub, dear father of Julie Ann (Dale) Schwettmann, Robert J. (Ann) Hartlaub, Jr. and the late Cynthia Louise Pitzer, cherished grandfather to numerous loving and attentive grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren, brother of the late Rita Neumann and the late Virginia Roth. Brother-in-law of Ed...
George M. Laughlin
Apr 21, 2016
George Montague Laughlin was called home to be with the Lord on April 21, 2016 at the age of 85. George was the beloved husband of Mary Wendelyn (Wendy) for 61 years; Devoted Father of Rosaleen, Timothy (Sheryl), Cynthia Fleming, Tom (Annette), Terry (Caroline), and Patrick. Proud grandfather of Jeff, Kevin, Brendan, & Rebecca, Michael, Allison & Bridget; Dear brother...
Donald S. Arszman
Apr 20, 2016
Donald “Butch” beloved husband of 58 years to Alice Arszman (nee Unger). Loving father of Don, Ed (Connie), Rene, Annette and Diane Arszman and Maria (Ray) Price, Theresa (James) Guider. Dear grandfather of Michael and Katlyn Price. Brother of Gary and Daniel Arszman, Debra Yung, and the late Robert Arszman and Eleanor Bohrer. Butch passed away Wednesday April 20, 2016...
Merle Imogene Stegman
Apr 20, 2016
STEGMAN, Merle Imogene (nee Irwin), age 86, passed away peacefully in her sleep on April 20, 2016, at Hospice of Cincinnati in Blue Ash. Beloved wife of the late Eugene Stegman. Loving mother of Tina, Phil (Karen) and Tammy (Eddie) Haynes. Devoted grandmother of Jeff (Caroline) and Jamie (Sara) Stegman and Katelyn and Nick White. Also survived by 1 great...

Rosa A. Metz
Apr 20, 2016
Metz, Rosa A. (nee Murray) beloved wife of the late Joseph Metz. Loving mother of Rhonda (Mack) Napier, Michael (Juliet) Longworth, Phillip (Judith) Longworth, Myra Longworth, Peter (Nancy) Longworth, Portia (Mark) Koehlke, and the late Linda Powell, Paul Longworth, and Melody Longworth. Rosa is survived by grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. Rosa went to be with...

Billy "Bill" Hess Renner Sr.
Apr 19, 2016
RENNER Sr., Billy Hess “Bill”, beloved husband of Wanda Lucille Renner (nee Robbins). Loving father of Bill Jr. (Sharon), Gail and the late David Renner. Grandfather of Sarah and Billy III. Great-grandfather of Evard “E.J.” Wagoner Jr. Devoted brother of Martha, Rich, Sue, Loretta, Marilyn, Corliss, and the late J.C., R.H., Larry Benton, and Marcella. Passed away April 19, 2016...
Delores A. Brown
Apr 18, 2016
BROWN, Delores A. (nee Pickett). Beloved wife of the late Virgil Junior Brown. Dear mother of Connie Barker, Virgil (Eleanor) Brown, Roger (Brenda) Brown, Linda (John) Holden and the late Betty Ann Witt. Also survived by 14 grandchildren and many great grandchildren. Sister of Irvon (Judy) Pickett and Mary "Elmo" Ball. Passed away Monday, April 18, 2016, at the age...
Rebecca Lynne Harding-Hurst
Apr 18, 2016
Rebecca Lynne Harding-Hurst passed away suddenly Monday, April 18th, 2016 in Cincinnati, Ohio at 53 years old. Rebecca was born on February 7, 1963 to Hal Harding and Patricia Harsar in Painesville, Ohio. After her mother's passing, Rebecca's father Hal remarried Alice Baum and the two raised Rebecca, Michelle, Jenny, and David in the Cincinnati area. In her early twenties,...
Carol J. Ayers
Apr 18, 2016
AYERS, Carol Jean (nee Sharp). Beloved wife of Jack Ayers. Devoted mother of Sean (Jennifer) Ayers and Christen (Preston) Thomas. Cherished grandmother of Conner Thomas. Also survived by 3 brothers and preceded in death by 8 brothers and sisters. Passed away April 18, 2016. Age 70. Visitation will take place at St. John the Evangelist Church 9080 Cincinnati-Dayton Rd., West...