Obituaries
Kenneth J. Fleming Jr.
Jan 1, 2016
Fleming, Kenneth J. Jr. Beloved son of Kenneth J. Sr. and Lucretia Fleming. Loving father of Kylie Fleming, Mike Hurley and Lynn Hecker and the late Cory Fleming. Dear brother of Shelley Sisco, Tammy Hartzler and Matt Fleming. Husband of Julie Marie Fleming for 28 years. Passed away January 1, 2016. Age 51. A memorial for Ken Fleming will be...
Marjorie M. Hippard
Jan 1, 2016
HIPPARD, Marjorie M. (nee Byrnes), long-time resident of St. Bernard, passed away Friday, January 1, 2016, at the age of 90. She is survived by 4 children, 6 grandchildren, many great grandchildren, 1 brother, nieces and nephews. Long-time employee of 1st Safety Bank. Visitation at Hodapp Funeral Home, 7401 Vine St., Carthage, Wednesday from 10:30 a.m. until funeral service at...

Drucilla Schweinefus
Jan 1, 2016
SCHWEINEFUS, Drucilla (nee McIntosh), Beloved wife of and love of her life for 58 years to the late Raymond. Dear mother of Thomas, Kenneth (Sharon), Edward (Connie) and James Schweinefus and Raejean (Raymond) Butler. Also survived by 20 grandchildren and 32 great grandchildren. Sister of Jeanette and the late Georgia, Winston, Madeline, Ruth, Mary, Nell, Ernest, Sophie and Gracie. Also...
Martin Laake
Jan 1, 2016
LAAKE, Martin Russell, 54, of Finneytown/Liberty Township, beloved husband of Lynda Beal-Laake, stepfather of Mark (Kristen) Fouts, son of the late Russell and Irene Laake, brother of Donna (Bruce) Buschle, Diane, Linda (Jeff) Martin, and Lawrence (Lynne), grandfather of 4 and uncle of 7, passed away suddenly on January 1, 2016. Visitation at St. Clare Church, 1443 Cedar Ave., College...
J. C. Rodgers
Dec 31, 2015
J.C. Rodgers, age 89, smoothly and peacefully transitioned to heaven in his home, with his wife and children surrounding him, on December 31, 2015. J.C. was born on July 15, 1926, in Louisville, Kentucky, spending his early years on the family farm in Adair County, Kentucky. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, serving during WWII. J.C. held longtime...

Patricia M. Schuler
Dec 29, 2015
Schuler, Patricia M. (nee Lozier) Passed away December 29, 2015 at age 61. A memorial service will be held at a later date.

Christine Charity Mullins (nee Hess)
Dec 29, 2015
MULLLINS, Christine Charity (nee Hess) survived by her loving husband, Arthur, of 66 years. Mother of Terry, Brenda (deceased), Ella (Emeral) and Lisa (Tom). Grandmother of Bob, Steve, Michael, Brittany and Megan. Great-grandmother of Kiya. Also survived by sisters Faith and Alice. Passed away Tuesday, December 29, 2015, at the age of 81. Visitation at Hodapp Funeral Home, 7401 Vine...
Shirley Juma
Dec 28, 2015
Shirley A., Loving mother of Deena A. (the late Terry) Bertram, Daryl L. Cromer. Step-mother of Gary Juma. Grandmother of Brandon Bertram. Great grandmother of Abbigale Bertram. Sister of Bruce (Faye) Hensley, Fred (late Frieda) Hensley, Katherine Davidson, Ronnie (Teresa) Hensley and the late Richard (Sadie) Hensley. Passed away December 28, 2015, at the age of 73. Visitation will be...
George J. Coors
Dec 28, 2015
COORS,George J, beloved husband of June A Coors (Bachmann) for 66 years, died on December 28th, 2015 at the age of 93. He was born June 27, 1922, son of the late Bernard and Hattie Coors. Brother of Clifford and the late Edward and Ray Coors. Father of Jack Coors, Janet (Dan) Cottingham, and Mary Ann Coors (Erv Stiers). Survived...

Patrick R. Wolterman
Dec 28, 2015
Patrick R. Beloved husband of Bre Wolterman (nee Griffith). Loving son of Don and Debbie Wolterman. Dear brother of Emily (Nate) Hermann and Douglas (Brittney) Wolterman. Uncle of Blakely and Leo Hermann. Son–in-law of Sandy Griffith and Mike (Debbie) Griffith. Brother-in-law of Carissa Griffith (John Sloan). Grandson of Pat Breitenstein and grandson-in-law of Carolyn and Michael Finn. Passed away suddenly...

Ronald K. Toney
Dec 26, 2015
Toney, Ronald, beloved husband of Patricia Toney. Loving father of Tina Toney-Barbash (Steve), Joelle Hollowell (Thomas), and Christine Cook. Step father to Steven Thompson and the late Vicki Thompson. Grandfather of Daniel Losekamp II, Kevin Losekamp and Kelly Losekamp. Step grandfather to Alexa Thompson. Great-grandfather of 3. Also survived by Roddy Stieger, close friends, and relatives. Passed away December 26,...
Mark A. Valentine
Dec 26, 2015
Mark Andrew Valentine, age 18 of West Chester, OH, passed away on December 26, 2015. He was born September 22, 1997 in Sacramento, CA to Ashley and Debbie (Steel) Valentine. He is survived by his parents and loving brother, Eric. He ran cross country, played baseball, and enjoyed backyard football. He loved everyone, especially his “crew” friends and often held all-night...

Dorothy Sweet
Dec 24, 2015
Dorothy, passed away peacefully Thursday December 24, 2015 at age 94. Beloved wife of the late Dewitt Sweet, loving mother of Joan (Edwin ) Elsasser and Sharon Lipps, grandmother of six, great-grandmother of sixteen, and great-great-grandmother of three, sister of Virginia (Bill) Tipton the late brothers, Richard and Gilbert Tolmie, cousin of Helen Kabel. Lived in Cincinnati, OH all her...

Claire Mae Young
Dec 24, 2015
YOUNG, Claire (nee Gregg), born Apr. 20, 1919, died Dec. 24, 2015. Survived by 4 daughters Lou Ann (Tony) Giedlinski, Shirley (Phil) Foss, Sandy Keith and Karen (Larry) Saupe; 1 stepdaughter Paula (Laddie) Mayberry; 7 grandchildren; 1 step-granddaughter; 15 great grandchildren; 4 great great grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. Claire was employed in the Public Information Office at the...
Ruth Mary McDonough (nee Meiners)
Dec 23, 2015
McDONOUGH, Ruth Mary (nee Meiners), 87, died on Wednesday, December 23, 2015, in Cincinnati. She was born on July 1, 1928, in Cincinnati to Joseph and Marie Meiners. In 1969, she married Thomas McDonough and they raised four children. Ruth worked as an Accredited Record Technician at Holmes Hosdpital in Cincinnati. Ruth is survived by her husband Thomas and children...
Carolyn Profitt
Dec 21, 2015
Profitt, Carolyn beloved life-long partner of Robert Koester for 32 years. Loving mother of Amberley Profitt, Anna Kate Donston, Lance Koester, and Alyssa (Joseph) Tucker. Dear grandmother of Jadyn and Maysen Collinsworth. Sister of Bobby Gross, Larry Gross, Sharon Dawn and the late Gary Gross. Daughter of Robert and Frances Gross. Carolyn passed away December 21, 2015 at the age...
Lillie B. Hale-Bradford
Dec 20, 2015
HALE-BRADFORD, Reverend Lillie Belle, joined Jesus in the early hours of Sunday morning, December 20, 2015. She was comforted by her husband and son as she left this world. Lung disease took her body but her spirit and soul will live eternally. She leaves behind her devoted husband of seven years Harley Bruce Bradford, her two sons: Thomas L. Hale...

Catherine Seedorf
Dec 20, 2015
SEEDORF, Catherine D. (nee Diehl) beloved wife of the late Ralph F. Seedorf. Loving mother of Lori Tierney. Dear Nana of Kevin, Kyle and Katie Tierney. Special family - Lil' Cuz Jean Tyler. Catherine was a true song bird and after her retirement she was a voice coach and many of her students are her dear friends. She passed away...
Paul Saylor
Dec 19, 2015
SAYLOR, Paul. Beloved husband of the late Barbara Saylor. Loving father of Rick (Linda) and Steve (Karen) Saylor and the late Jeff Saylor. Dearest Papaw and Paps of Rhonda, Rob, Annie, Josh, Tara (Chris), Amy (Timmy), Lindsey (Brandon) and Kyle. Great-grandfather of Sabrina, Sebastian, Caleb, Chloe, Addison, Lilah, Brody and the late Cameron. He was the son of the late...

Marian F. Klusman
Dec 18, 2015
KLUSMAN, Marian F. (nee Fluegeman). Beloved wife of the late L. Donald Klusman. Mother of Karen Crawford. Grandmother of Amber, Ashley, Brooke and Chad and great grandmother of 2. Sister of Alvera (Carl) Rosenbauer, Al (Jo Ann) Fluegeman and the late Tony (Joan) Fluegeman, Dolores Fluegeman and Rosella (Bob) Freson. Passed away Friday, December 18, 2015, age 87. Visitation at...