Obituaries

Rosemary F. Stentz

Rosemary F. Stentz

Apr 24, 2014

Rosemary (nee Flick) beloved wife of the late Allan Stentz, loving mother of Janice Stentz, Matt (Clare) Stentz, Pauline (Mike) Mathis and Dianne (Jim) Harbauer, dear grandmother of Jacob, Jon, Sarah, Alex, Brian, Ben and Anna, sister of Bob Flick, Irma Kuecha and the late Martha Mueller. Passed away Thursday, April 24, 2014, at age 76. Visitation at the Hodapp...

Bettie Ann Turner

Bettie Ann Turner

Apr 24, 2014

TURNERBettie, beloved wife of 37 years to Thomas Turner, loving mother of Cathy (Greg) Parker and Dave (Jenny) Morrison, grandmother of Hannah, Ashley, Michael, Erin, and Matthew, sister of Chuck, Rich and Curt Childers and the late Bobby Childers. Bettie was a longtime member of the Ohio Dental Assistant Assoc. and Dole Singers. Passed away Thursday, April 24, 2014. Visitation...

Michelle L Miller

Michelle L Miller

Apr 23, 2014

Miller, Michelle (nee Heitz). Dear mother of Melissa and Nicole. Beloved daughter of Albert and Marcia Heitz. Sister of Bridget (Ray) Gruner, Brian Heitz, Jill (Michael) Kief, Donna (Jeremy) Willson, Matthew (Kathy) Heitz, Stephen (Stephanie) Heitz, and David Heitz. Granddaughter of Richard (deceased) and Adele Werner, and Albert and Norma Heitz (deceased). Survived by 13 aunts and uncles, and 15...

Nicole M. Denney

Nicole M. Denney

Apr 22, 2014

Denney, Nicole M. beloved daughter of Timothy D. Denney Sr. and Eva Marie King. Sister of Timothy Dale Denney Jr. Also survived by 4 half-brothers and 1 half-sister. Granddaughter of Brad and Mildred Denney and Pauline McWhorter. Passed away April 22, 2014, at the age of 14. Visitation will be held Saturday, April 26, 2014 at Hodapp Funeral Home, 8815...

Fr. Joel Edward Byrne, Ofm

Fr. Joel Edward Byrne, Ofm

Apr 21, 2014

BYRNE, Fr. Joel, O.F.M. age 90. Monday April 21, 2014 at St Margaret Hall. A Franciscan Friar Priest of the Province of St John the Baptist for 63 years. Survived by his sisters, Theresa Markert of Jamesville, NY and Maureen Teelin of Fayetteville, NY. Friends are invited to join the friars and family for the reception of his body Wednesday...

Edward A. Sauer

Edward A. Sauer

Apr 21, 2014

SAUER, Edward A. “Ep.” Beloved husband of Ruth R. Sauer (nee Donovan). Loving father of Dennis (Mary) Sauer, Diane (Jerry) Eisele, Bob Sauer, Susan Sauer, Eileen (Lou) Breyley and Steve Sauer. Grandfather of Jason (Wendy) Sauer, Elizabeth (Tony) Porter, Madeleine (Sam) Merkle, Brooke (Eric) Ungerbuehler, Ben and Nick Breyley, Brandis Sauer, Sara (Bert) Haworth and the late Eric Sauer and...

Joellen Sies

Joellen Sies

Apr 21, 2014

SIES, Joellen (nee Yeager). Beloved wife of Herbert Sies for 57 years. Loving mother of Nancy Sies and Philip (Tricia) Sies. Cherished grandmother of Anna and Carson. Dear sister of Charles (Karen) Yeager and Barbara (the late Donald “Jim”) Yeager. JoEllen volunteered at the Christ Hospital for 25 years. Passed away April 21, 2014. Age 78. Visitation will take place...

Patricia A. Cain

Patricia A. Cain

Apr 20, 2014

CAIN, Patricia A. (nee Gertz) Beloved wife of the late John “Jack” Cain Jr. Loving father of Barbara Hopping, John Cain, Carolyn (Steve) Robinson and Bill and Gayle Cain. Grandmother of Connie (Jon) Simon, Jackie Runck, Nikki (Paul) Bunch and Chris (Laurin) Robinson. Great -grandmother of Jillian, Jack, Cara, Caroline, Henry, Ellie and Sam. Sister of Bill and Mel (Ginny)...

Thomas W. Skeen

Thomas W. Skeen

Apr 19, 2014

SKEEN, Thomas W. Loving son of Shelia and Harold Skeen. Dear friend of Jennifer Haggerty. Went to be with the Lord on April 19, 2014. Age 41. Visitation will take place at the Hodapp Funeral Home 8815 Cincinnati-Columbus Rd., (Rt.42), West Chester, Friday from 10AM until Funeral Service at 12 Noon.

Alice M. Schmidt

Alice M. Schmidt

Apr 19, 2014

SCHMIDT, Alice M. (nee Sparrow). Beloved wife of 53 years of the late John J. “Jack” Schmidt. Loving mother of Chris (Steve) Wieland, Kathy Schmidt, Susi (Mike) Dick and the late John J. (Teri) Schmidt, Jr. and John E. Schmidt. Devoted grandmother of Mikey, Bobby and Desi Dick and John J. (Rachael) Schmidt III. Loving great grandmother of John J....

Leroy Bellamy

Leroy Bellamy

Apr 19, 2014

Bellamy, Leroy, beloved husband of June Bellamy of 44 years and the late Patricia (nee Morris) Bellamy. Dear father of Sherry (Bob) Bode, Allison Verran, Lee Roy (Diana) Bellamy, Lisa Bellamy, Marietta (Rick) Hines and Freddie (Lori) Bellamy. Step-father of Roland (Carol) Stidham, Gary Stidham, and Rick (Sherry) Stidham. Also survived by 25 grandchildren and many great-grandchildren and preceded in...

Br. Joel Norman Soldenski, Ofm

Br. Joel Norman Soldenski, Ofm

Apr 19, 2014

SOLDENSKI Br. Joel Soldenski, O.F.M. age 91 died April 19, 2014 at St. Margaret Hall. A Franciscan Friar of the Province of St John the Baptist for 55 years. Survived by the Friars and a sister, Irene Hunter of Murrells Inlet, S.C. The reception of his body is TODAY Tuesday April 22 at 6:00 P.M. at St. Clement Church 4536...

Julia Florence Tyson

Julia Florence Tyson

Apr 18, 2014

TYSON, Julia F. beloved sister of Bertha and the late Nina, Hazel Ruth and Hogan, dear aunt of Julie, Regina, Joanna, Marshelle, Patsy and the late Steven. Great aunt of many great nieces and great nephews Passed away Friday April 18, 2014 at age 88. Visitation at Arlington Memorial Gardens Mausoleum Chapel 2145 Compton Rd., Mt. Healthy Tuesday from 10...

Edward J. Rathman

Edward J. Rathman

Apr 17, 2014

RATHMAN, Edward J. Beloved husband of 58 years to Mary Ann Rathman (nee Birn). Loving father of Ed (Karen) Rathman, Carol (Jerry) Crowley, George and John Rathman. Grandfather of Andrew, Tim (Erin), Christine and David Rathman; Brian (Katie), Scott and Kevin Crowley and great-grandfather of Macie Crowley. Passed away Thursday, April 17, 2014, age 85. Visitation at St. Vivian Church,...

Earl Wilson

Earl Wilson

Apr 16, 2014

WILSON, EARL, Jr. Beloved son of the late Lucille and Earl G. Wilson. Dear brother of Bertha Davenport, Linda Kitzmann, Ronnie and Richie Wilson and the late Robert Wilson. Also survived by five nieces, three great nieces and seven great nephews. Passed away Wednesday, April 16, 2014, at the age of 74. Visitation at Elmwood Wesleyan Church, 309 Linden St.,...

Norman J. Laker

Norman J. Laker

Apr 16, 2014

LAKER, Norman J., age 87. Beloved husband of Katie (nee Kern) Laker for 63 years. Loving father of Kathy (Larry) Laker-Schwab, Norman Thomas (Linda) Laker, Susan L. (Steve) Tolbert, Barb (Jack) Marcum, 12 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren, died from lung cancer April 16th. Norman was a Corporal in the Army AirCorps during WWII, an Engineer at Cincinnati Bell for over...

Mary Jo Lovins

Mary Jo Lovins

Apr 16, 2014

Lovins, Mary Jo (Brayton) passed away peacefully on April 16, 2014, at the age of 69. Beloved wife of the late Kennith Lovins. Loving mother of Duke (Carol) Lovins and the late John and Jacqueline Lovins. Grandmother of Sydney and Abby Lovins. Sister of Bob Brayton, Don Brayton, Janet Howard, Barbara Crosthwaite, Cathy Morris, Patrick Brayton, Shirley Humes, Jackie Johnson,...

Bruce Edwin Watts, Sr.

Bruce Edwin Watts, Sr.

Apr 16, 2014

WATTS, Bruce Edwin, Sr., 57, son of Mary E. (Justus) Jenkins and Clifford F. Watts, Sr., passed away Wednesday, April 16, 2014, following a series of strokes and complications of diabetes. He is survived by his wife of 38 years, Renee Watts, his children Bruce (Kelly) Watts, Jr., Brian (Amy) Watts and Brooke Watts and by his 8 grandchildren. Visitation...

Elisa James

Elisa James

Apr 15, 2014

Elisa C. “Alice” (Campos) James beloved wife of the late Rudyard K. James. Devoted mother Don (Tona) James, Paul (Cheri Burns) James, Kathy (Kevin) Stang, Carolyn (Greg) Nabors, and Robert (Kristine) James. Loving grandmother of Shawn James, Adam (Erin) Stang, Krystal (Dennis) Mescher, Andrew (Kristen Swedman) Stang, Aaron Stang, Don Michael (Emily Mitchell) James, Elysia James, Jonathan James, Sarah (Devan)...

Joseph P. Frey

Joseph P. Frey

Apr 15, 2014

FREY, Joseph P., beloved husband of 44 years to Connie (nee Gildea). Loving father of Joe, Jeff (Amy), Dave and Jaime Frey. Grandfather of Josh, Jake, Rubie and Fallon. Son of Virginia and the late Joseph Frey. Brother of Marilyn (Bob) Trenkamp, Sue (John) Heltman, Peggy (the late Ted) Hartley, Bonnie (Jerry) Hayes and the late Steve Frey. Also survived...