Obituaries

Phil A. Smith
Oct 19, 2012
SMITH, Phil A. Husband of Patty Smith (nee Boyd). Father of Stephanie Gayle, Christopher Paul and Sarah Elaine Smith. Survived by his loving dog Shelly. Son of Paul (Sharon) Smith and Janet Kuhn. Brother of Richard (Michele) Smith, Carrie (Tim) Cain and the late Lisa Burleson. Also survived by several nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews. Passed away Friday,...
James C. "Jack" Barnett
Oct 18, 2012
BARNETT, James C. “Jack” Beloved husband of Judy Barnett. Father of Barbara Billingsley and the late Ronald and Sandra Barnett. Grandfather of Maggie and Melissa Billingsley. Great-grandfather of Madison, Nevaeh, Malea and Mallori Billingsley. Step-father of Glenn (Debra) and Jennifer Rahm and Missi. Step-grandfather of Jessica, Julia and Codie. Brother of Robert, Charlie and the late Audrey, Ronald and Frank...

Jean Merrick-Mack
Oct 17, 2012
Merrick-Mack, Jean Ann Beloved wife of Mark Mack. Loving mother of Hannah Mack. Daughter of Lucile Arthur Merrick and the late Hollis Dwight Merrick. Also survived by her sister Nanette Merrick Sturgill. Jean graduated from Sioux Falls College in South Dakota in 1975 and received her Ph.D. from Iowa State University in Ames, Iowa in 1980. She also attended Cornerstone...
Clarence "Mike" Becker, Jr.
Oct 17, 2012
Clarence “Mike†Becker Jr., loving father of Jessica (Mike) Seiler and Michael Becker. Cherished Paw Paw of Brayden Seiler. Former husband for 28 years to Diane Becker. Dear brother of Marty Smith, Katie (Jim) Fields, Doris Haste, Amy (Bob) Ball and Georgia (John) Bodley. Also survived by numerous nieces, nephews and friends. Passed away October, 17, 2012 at the age...

Cynthia Ann Allison
Oct 17, 2012
ALLISON, Cindy (nee Williamson). Beloved wife of Ray Allison of 42 years. Dear mother of Kara Allison and Rami (John) Martin. Passed away Wednesday, October 17, 2012, at age 61. Memorials may be directed to Vitas Hospice, 11500 Northlake Dr., Ste. 400, Cincinnati, OH 45249, or DCI, 499 E. McMillan, Cincinnati, OH 45206.

Alice M. Rook
Oct 16, 2012
ROOK, Alice M. (nee Holmes). Beloved wife of the late Charles L. Rook. Dear mother of Joseph (Melanie) and the late Charles Rook. Grandmother of Christine (Ron) Gray, Charles (Lisa), Robert and Steven (Natasha) Rook. Great-grandmother of Aaron, Joshua and Matthew Gray, Lauren and Maddalyn Rook. Sister of the late Marjorie Miller, Edith Cantor, Adella Minster, Shirley Riedlinger and Betty...
Stephen C. Mitchell
Oct 16, 2012
Mitchell, Stephen C. Beloved husband of Martha J. Mitchell (nee Rosswurm). Loving father of Lisa Muller and Tara (Geoff) Armstrong. Grandfather of Kyle and Tyler Muller, Max and Grant Armstrong. Brother of Melanie (Greg) Bromelow. Steve retired from G. E. Aviation after forty years of service. He was a pioneer and expert in designing aircraft engine parts with composite materials....

Arthur L. Hardiman
Oct 15, 2012
HARDIMAN, Arthur L. “Lee Mann.” Passed away October 15, 2012, age 71. Third oldest of 4 sons born to the late John and Jessie (nee Clere) Hardiman. Brother to Julius (Jim) Hardiman from Florida, Irene Ledford from Indiana and the late Lawrence and Frederick Hardiman and Ethel Alexander. Survived by many nieces, nephews, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Memorial visitation at Hodapp...

D. Harold Spaw
Oct 12, 2012
SPAW, D. Harold. Beloved husband of the late Stella Spaw. Loving father of the late Kenneth Spaw and step-father of Joan York and the late Janet Berget. Devoted grandfather of Greg, Scott and David York, Lana Cellis, Bobby and Angie Hughes, Nicole and Kenneth Spaw, Amber Cottings and the late Kelly Allphin. Great grandfather of 13. Brother of William and...

Howard L. Hampel
Oct 12, 2012
HAMPEL, Howard L. “Hamp.” Beloved husband of the late Geraldine “Gerry” Hampel (nee Giblin). Loving father of Linda (Ron) Brown, Kevin Hampel, Nancy (Charlie) Gregg, Sandy (John) Sullivan, Tony (Michelle) Hampel and Jeff Hampel. Also survived by 9 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. Brother of the late Donald Hampel. Passed away Friday, October 12, 2012, at the age of 84....
Mildred "Millie" Reisiger
Oct 11, 2012
REISIGER, Mildred C. “Millieâ€. Beloved wife of the late Edward D. Reisiger. Loving mom of Deborah A. Asbrock. Cherished grandma of Ryan E. (Elizabeth) Asbrock. Great grandma of Tess. Sister of Arlene J. Brake. Passed away October 11, 2012. Age 81. Visitation will take place at St. Margaret Hall 1960 Madison Rd., East Walnut Hills, Tuesday from 10AM until Mass...

Mary H. Honebrink
Oct 10, 2012
HONEBRINK, Mary H. (nee Dwyer), beloved wife and center of the universe for Roger, her husband of 61 marvelous years. She is survived by five devoted children Carol (Joseph) Lavoritano, Ann Honebrink (Steven Saris), Mark (Rosemary) Honebrink, Emily (Gary) Machles and Amy Honebrink; sisters-in-law Jackie Dwyer and Carol Sawyer; 10 loving grandchildren Michael Saris (Kathryn), Thomas Saris, Robert Saris, Daniel...

Kenneth L. Felton
Oct 9, 2012
FELTON, Kenneth L. Beloved husband of the late Ruth Felton (nee Smith). Dear father of April (Fred) Winters, Sue (Vern) Van Opdorp and the late Kenneth Felton, Jr. Also survived by numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Visitation to be held at Life Church West Chester, 8440 Cincinnati-Columbus Rd., West Chester, OH 45069, Saturday from 10 AM until time of funeral service...

Claris Wyvonia Saunders
Oct 8, 2012
SAUNDERS. Claris “Vonie” (nee Cain). Beloved wife of the late John M. Saunders. Dear mother of Steve (Tammy) Saunders. Loving grandmother of Megahn (Brandon) Bischof and Matt Saunders and great-grandmother of Nathan Bischof. Also survived by 5 siblings and numerous nieces and nephews. Passed away Monday, October 8, 2012, at the age of 70. Visitation at Hodapp Funeral Home, 7401...
Elsa Anne Shirk
Oct 8, 2012
Elsa Anne, 100, of Cincinnati, died Monday October 8th, 2012. Elsa was born in St. Bernard to the late Lena and August Kathman on June 17, 1912. She attended Cincinnati YMCA Business School, and later worked at Armstrong Cork Company before dedicating her life to family and motherhood. She and her late husband Walter Burnham Shirk were active members of...

Frederick "Fred" Chasteen
Oct 7, 2012
CHASTEEN, Frederick “Fred†C. Beloved husband of Carol Chasteen (nee Ashpaw). Loving father of Kim (Dave) Moore and Brent, Mark and Megan Chasteen. Devoted grandfather of Samantha and Madison Moore and Max Chasteen. Dear brother of Len Chasteen, Carol Heitzler and Jenny Meyer. Passed away October 7, 2012. Age 73. Memorial Visitation will take place at the Hodapp Funeral Home...

Gina Lynette Hale
Oct 6, 2012
Hale, Gina Lynette, Saturday, October 6, 2012. Gina Lynette Hale ran with open arms into the Gates of Heaven. At age 49, Gina’s long battle with Muscular Dystrophy came to a courageous and peaceful end. She rejoices as she reunites with her beloved father, Jim King, and mother, Viola King. Gina leaves behind the light of her life, her daughter,...

Mary A. McGuffey
Oct 5, 2012
McGuffey Mary A., daughter of the late Fred and Cordelia McGuffey. Dear sister of Alta Bolton of CA., V. Russell McGuffey, Ruth Earnest, and the late Fred, Carlos, Harold, Dorothy and Ralph McGuffey. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Sister-in-law of Astrid McGuffey and Shirley McGuffey. Gone to be with the Lord on Friday, October 5, 2012 at the...

Glen Malady
Oct 5, 2012
Malady, Glen V., beloved husband of 63 years to Betty J. Malady (nee Holmes). Loving father of Mike (Bobbie) Malady and of the late Sandy (Gary) McKibben. Grandfather of Andrew (Katie), Evan, Bre Malady, Carly (Chad) Tongren and Ryan (Ashley) McKibben. Great grandfather of Ian and Carson McKibben. Also survived by numerous special nieces and nephews and special friends Betty...

Donald Shanks
Oct 5, 2012
SHANKS, Col. Donald L., beloved husband of Norma Shanks for 67 years. Loving father of Roxanne (Frank) Lithenhaus. Grandfather of Kara (Bill) Kelley. Great-grandfather of Hannah Fulks and Tobey Kelley. Also survived by Keynna Thomas, whom they raised with love. Passed away peacefully at home on Friday, October 5, 2012 at the age of 88. Visitation at the Hodapp Funeral...