Obituaries
Patrick Thomas Burke
Aug 25, 2024
BURKE, Patrick T beloved husband of 60 years to Marilyn (nee Gaede). Loving father of Kelly Burke, Molly Ramsey and Patrick (Mia) Burke. Cherished grandfather of John, Marie, Marilyn and Michael Kaine; Emily (Christian) Bruns, Maylen (Noah) Jahn, Brenna (Dominic) Saturday and Matthew (Amanda) Schlager; Jane and Patrick Burke II. Great-grandfather of Rose & Quinn Bruns. Son of John and...
Robert J. Rothan, DDS
Aug 24, 2024
Robert “Bob” Rothan of Cincinnati, Ohio passed away peacefully in his home with his wife, Helen, by his side on August 23, 2024. He was 88.
Bob was born on June 23, 1936 and grew up in the Bond Hill neighborhood of Cincinnati in a loving family. He was a graduate of Xavier High School, Xavier University (magna cum laude), and...
Lucille Jane Howard
Aug 24, 2024
In Loving Memory of L. Jane Howard, April 4, 1939 – August 24, 2024
L. Jane Howard
Lucille Jane Howard, 85, of West Chester, OH, went home to be with the Lord, August 24, 2024. Jane was born in West Fairfield Twp (outside Bolivar, PA) on April 4, 1939. She placed her trust in Jesus as her Savior at age 12 after...
Daniel Paul Woodring
Aug 23, 2024
Daniel Woodring was called to his eternal home after a short hospitalization and died peacefully at home surrounded by family.
Born in Canton, Ohio, he attended the University of Dayton where he held a bachelor degree in Mechanical Engineering and a master's degree in Business Administration. During his career, he worked in management at Dayton Power and Light and upon retirement,...
Richard Martin
Aug 23, 2024
Richard “Dick” Martin passed away peacefully on August 23rd, 2024 in Mason, Ohio surrounded by his family. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather.
Dick was born on August 3rd, 1943 in Carthage, Missouri to parents Connie Edward Martin, Eva Evelyn Lynch, and Step-Father George Graves. He grew up in Carthage where he met the love of his life,...
Timothy G. Lysaght
Aug 22, 2024
Tim Lysaght, our lovable “Blue Collar Angel”, will be remembered and honored on Thursday, August 29th, 2024. Visitation will be from 12-1pm with the service to follow at 1pm at Hodapp Funeral Home 6041 Hamilton Ave., College Hll 45224. We will keep it short and sweet as Tim would want and end at 1:30.
We will go directly to Crown Hill...
Vanessa Ann Kingery
Aug 21, 2024
The world lost an incredibly special lady that has touched so many lives. On August 21, 2024, Vanessa "Van" Kingery (nee Reese) left our earthly world to join the countless others that have passed before her.
Van was born on October 25, 1960, to the late Clarice and George Reese. As a child, there was never a dull moment, as she...
Mary Jane Dishion
Aug 19, 2024
Mary Jane (Owings) Dishion, 70, of West Chester, OH, went to be with her Lord and Savior on August 19 after a joy-filled life of service and a fierce battle with cancer.
She was born in 1954 in Memphis, TN, to James and Mary Sue (Pheny) Owings, and grew up with her younger sister Patricia. She enjoyed spending summers with her...
William L. Diven
Aug 19, 2024
William Lee Diven (AKA Bill) changed his address from West Chester, Ohio to Heaven on August 19, 2024 at the age of 92.Bill joined the Air Force where he was a dedicated OSI (Officer of Special Investigation) for 30 years. His foreign language skills were developed at Yale, learning to read, write and speak Japanese.
Bill lived just a stones throw...
Amy E. Reuthe
Aug 18, 2024
Amy Elizabeth Reuthe (Schultz), 56, of Covington, Kentucky, passed away Sunday, Aug. 18. Amy, remembered for her fearless nature and warm heart, played competitive soccer for Ursuline Academy in Cincinnati and St. Joseph’s College in Indiana. She loved jet skiing, chocolate cake, pasta and caring for her two pets, Jelly Bean and Sky. Amy was preceded in death by her...
Robert J. Lindenberger
Aug 18, 2024
Lindenberger, Robert J. 77 of Liberty Township, Ohio passed away on Sunday, August 18, 2024. He was born April 16, 1947 in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.
Beloved husband of Julie M. Lindenberger. Loving father of Deanna M. Steed of Cincinnati, OH; Suzanne (Frank) Razo of Aurora, IN. Caring grandfather of Christopher J. Steed of Cincinnati, OH; Alexa M. Steed of Eastman, WI; Zachary...
Dorothy F. Hartmann
Aug 17, 2024
Dorothy Louise Farish Hartmann, beloved wife of the late Edward B. Hartmann. Loving mother of Edward (Holly) Hartmann and Nancy H. (Mike) Stewart. Caring grandmother of Erin (Chris) Walczak and great-grandmother of Bennett Walczak. Also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by her parents Robert and Rosalie Farish and her siblings Rosamae Sharpe, Ned Farish and Robert...
Kathryn M. Huston
Aug 16, 2024
Kathryn Marie Huston, known as Katie to her many friends, left us August 16, 2024. She was born March 13, 1982 in Toledo, Ohio and moved to West Chester at age 5.
Katie was a thespian in high school and studied medical technologies in college. After leaving college, Katie was a proud mother to two loving Shih Tzu dogs Piper and...
Gillis Shepherd
Aug 15, 2024
Gillis Shepherd - age 97 - passed away peacefully, his family by his side, on August 15, 2024 at Ohio Living Mt Pleasant in Monroe, Ohio. He was born in Daley, Leslie County, KY on May 20, 1927 to Dan and Rachel (Day) Shepherd. Gillis left high school at age 17 before graduation to enlist in the U.S.Navy during WWII....
Howard E. Dieckroeger Jr.
Aug 14, 2024
DIECKROEGER, Howard E. Jr. Loving brother of Connie (the late Forrest) Hudson. Beloved uncle of Darren (Diane) Hudson, Doug (Shanyn) Hudson and Mark (Mary) Hudson. Cherished great-uncle of Kenedy and Nathan Hudson. Survived by special friends Linda Holewski and Russ and Marlene O’Brien. Also survived by his favorite dog Molly. Passed away August 14, 2024 at the age of 84....
Richard G. Kuntz, Jr.
Aug 14, 2024
Beloved son of the late Cecilia and Richard G. Kuntz, loving brother of Terri (Rich) Harvey and Julia (Bill) Schneider, dear uncle of Tom (Emily) Sayre, Rob Sayre; Elizabeth (Kevin) Mangold and Emily (Joel) Wuerdeman, great uncle of Blake, Connor, Brinley and Cecilia. Rick was a member of the Knights of Columbus #1683, loved sports, travel and was the owner...
Danny Lee Simpson, Jr.
Aug 13, 2024
Danny L. Simpson Jr. passed away after a courageous battle with colon cancer August 13, 2024. He was born in Cincinnati Ohio to the Late Danny L. Simpson Sr. and Mary C. Simpson (Heil) on October 23, 1972. He was a graduate of Elder High School class of 1991. Danny is survived by daughter Amber Ulhorn, and 2 grandsons, the...
Earl Davis
Aug 12, 2024
Earl Eugene Davis of West Chester, Ohio, Beloved husband of the late Lela Jane Davis (nee Reynolds) for 70 years. Father of: Sandra (Tim) Taylor, Jack (Pat) Davis, Brenda (late Larry) McGuffey. Grandfather of Stephanie Hoosier, David McGuffey, Sherri Davis, Daniel McGuffey, Debra Smith, Scott Taylor and John Davis Great-grandfather of 12.
He was born in Eubank, Kentucky. Preceeded in death...
Wayne Lee Messerschmitt
Aug 12, 2024
Messerschmitt, Wayne Lee
Beloved husband of Jessica Messerschmitt nee (Eidam). Adored father of Morgan and Reagan. Dear son of Thomas and June Messerschmitt. Cherished brother of David (Shannon) Messerschmitt and Denise McDowell. Cherished brother-in-law of Shilo (Matt) Yalacki, Kathrine (Michael) Kiser, Shannon (Joey) Henschen. Also survived by nephews DJ, Conor, and Brody, nieces Laura, Abby, Hailey, and Bailey, and numerous friends.
Wayne...
Bunny Sue Polley
Aug 11, 2024
Polley, Bunny Sue
Beloved sister of Terry (Brenda) Polley, David (Denise) Polley, and Dennis (Wendy) Polley. Loving niece of Forrest Wright and Eldine Schramm. Preceded in death by parents, Parker and Violet Polley. Also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, and relatives. Visitation will be held at Hodapp Funeral Home, Cincinnati Dayton Rd., Liberty Twp., OH 45044, Thursday, August 22, 2024 from...