Obituaries
Stephen Roberts
Jan 5, 2024
Age 70, of New Carlisle (62 years) Middletown/Monroe Ohio passed away peacefully on Friday, January 5, 2024 surrounded by family. Stephen is known by many as Steve, Dad, Uncle, Brother, Grandpa, and Great Grandpa.
He was preceded in death by, his parents Knowles Roberts and Nancy (Stanley) Roberts, brother John Roberts, and nephew Michael.
Steve is survived by his daughter...

John "Jack" Zint
Jan 5, 2024
ZINT, John "Jack" passed away on January 5, 2024 at the age of 95. Visitation will be held at St. Clare Church, 1443 Cedar Ave, College Hill, 45224 on Thursday, January 11, 2024 from 10 AM until Mass of Christian Burial at 11 AM. Condolences at hodappfuneralhome.com. Livestreamed at https://www.saintclareparish.org/livestream
Barbara Bartholomew
Jan 4, 2024
Barbara was a very private person, caring for those close to her. The best Aunt but did not wany anyone to do things for her. It was in her nature to always care for people. Barbara grew up with two sisters, Sandi and Pam, and her two brothers, Rick and Bob. She grew up in Hyde Park, attending St. Mary’s...
Joan Marion Wilson
Jan 4, 2024
Joan Marion Wilson (nee Gross), 90, passed away at her home in West Chester, OH on January 4, 2024.
She was born in Brooklyn, NY and lived in Fort Pierce, FL after coming from Kings Park, NY. Joan then moved to New Braunfels, TX and finally West Chester, OH.
Joan was a volunteer at St. John’s Hospital in Kings Park,...
Loretta Lewis
Jan 4, 2024
Loretta Lewis (nee Gooch)
Beloved of the late Walter Lewis for 65 years. Loving mother of Teresa (Richard) Keith. Cherished grandmother of Deana Ransom and Nickola Sanders. Devoted great-grandmother of Mason Hardesty, Jacob Allen and Nola Ransom
Dear Sister of the late Anna Jean Carroll and Phyllis Wagner.
Dear sister in law to Dottie (the late Elmer)...
Harold Ray Apple
Jan 3, 2024
Harold Ray Apple, age 85, passed away on January 3, 2024 in Nashville, Tennessee. He was born on February 5, 1938 to Otis Apple and Zora Apple. He was predeceased by his brothers Gene Apple and Glenn Apple. Ray is survived by his wife of 60 years, Ann (King) Apple, children Bill Apple and Beth Smith (Byron), and grandchildren Colin, Andrew, and...
Mark D. Tannreuther
Jan 2, 2024
Mark David Tannreuther, 70, of Monroe, passed away peacefully on January 2, 2024, surrounded by his loving family after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born in Middletown, Ohio September 10, 1953 to Elbert R. and Lorraine (Stroud) Tannreuther Sr. He is survived by his beloved wife of 46 years, Nancy (Waits) Tannreuther; two sons Casey (Luchania) and Michael Tannreuther;...
Renee Forest
Jan 2, 2024
Renee Forest (nee Recker) was born on July 17, 1969 and joined the Lord on January 2, 2024 at the age of 54. She was born in Cincinnati, Ohio to Joseph and Ruth Recker who preceded her in death. She was the beloved wife of David and they raised their family together in West Chester, Ohio. She was...
Kevin E. Palmer
Jan 2, 2024
Kevin E. Palmer was born February 15th, 1961 in Newburgh, New York to the late Nyal E. and the late Therese A. (Preston) Palmer. He passed away in Blue Ash, Ohio on January 2nd, 2024. Being part of an Air Force family, Kevin grew up in multiple places before spending his teenage years in Beavercreek, Ohio. A 1979 graduate of...
Rita J. Deal
Jan 2, 2024
Rita Jean, age 84, West Chester, Ohio. Wife of the late James H.Deal. Daughter of the late Herbert L. & Catherine M. Moore, died on Tuesday, January 2nd at Hospice of Cincinnati surrounded by loved ones.
She is survived by her son Craig Deal, Mason, daughter and son-in-law Michele & Bryan Moore, and grandson Gavin Moore, Concord, Ohio and other...
Roma L. Gerbus (nee Hires)
Jan 1, 2024
Roma L. Gerbus (Hires) passed away peacefully on Monday, January 1, 2024.
She was born June 24, 1929, in Cincinnati, Ohio. Roma was beloved wife of 67 years to the late Henry “Hank” Gerbus. Loving mother to Mike, Dan (Peggy), Mary (Jim) Matson, Julie Gerbus, Patty (Jim) Ryan, Amy (Glenn) Branigan. Grandmother to 8 and Great Grandmother to 9....
Lela Davis
Dec 31, 2023
Lela Jane Davis (nee Reynolds) 88 of West Chester, Ohio. Beloved wife of Earl Davis for 70 years. Devoted Mother of Sandra (Tim) Taylor, Jack (Patricia) Davis, Brenda (late Larry) McGuffey. Dear Grandmother of Stephanie Hoosier, David McGuffey, Sherri Davis, Daniel McGuffey, Debra Smith, Scott Taylor and John Davis. Great-grandmother of 11. She was born in Crab Orchard, Kentucky. Preceeded in death by her parents,...
Jacob A. Edwards
Dec 30, 2023
Jacob A.Edwards 08/06/1995 - 12/30/2023 Jacob Allen Edwards laid down for his eternal rest on December 30, 2023. He was survived by his beloved life partner Hailee Marie Brown, father to Kobe Robert Edwards & Ryder Jacob Edwards. He was the grandson to Vickey Anne Edwards & Pappy. Son to Bobbie Rochelle Edwards & Reubin Lindsay Slagle. Brother of...
John Peter Staubach
Dec 29, 2023
Joy rises in my heart until I burst out in songs of praise to Him. - Psalm 28:7December 29, 2023A Celebration of Life service of remembrance for John Peter Staubach will be held on Saturday, February 24, 2024 at 3 p.m., with his nephew, The Rev. Alex Young, officiating, at the Mt. Carmel Baptist Church, 8645 Kenwood Rd., Cincinnati, Ohio...
Roger L. Doty
Dec 29, 2023
DOTY, Roger L. Beloved husband of Pat Coleman Doty for 58 years, devoted father of Cyndi Dicello, Colleen (Mike) Knecht, and the late Mary Cathryn Doty went to be with the Lord and other family members on December 29, 2023 at 82 years of age. Cherished grandfather of Jordan (Mykala Hayes) Dicello, Brandon Dicello, Kaitlyn (Robby Buffett) Ballachino, Kevin (Sydney...
Joanne M Trampler
Dec 29, 2023
Trampler, Joanne M. (nee Ruwe)Beloved wife of the late William “Dean” Trampler for 60 years. Loving mother of Vickie Staffend-Roland and Robin (the late Dan) Childers. Also survived by 5 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren, and 3 great great grandchildren. Dear sister of Donald (the late Carol) Ruwe. Passed away Friday, December 29, 2023. Visitation will be held at Hodapp Funeral Home,...
Patricia Morris
Dec 28, 2023
Patricia J. Morris (nee Whalen), devoted wife of the late Charles “Brenny” Morris. Loving mother of Karen (Mike) King, Janice (Rodger) Karl, Deborah (Sam) Esler, and Lori (Steve) Schutt. Caring grandmother of Heather (Alex) Staten, Kelly (Emily) King, Maggie Nibbe, Danny (Leslie) Berssenbruegge, Michael Karl, Lauren (Mitch) Sieber, Morgan Smith, Drew (Toby) Esler, Connor Esler, Hayden Esler, Alli Schnur,...
David M. Belleman
Dec 27, 2023
Belleman, David, 65, passed away in the comfort of Hospice of Cincinnati on December 27th, 2023. Dave was born in Cincinnati, OH to Michael and Ruth Belleman. He graduated from Norwood High School in 1977. Dave was incredibly patriotic and a proud veteran. He served in the United States Army as a paratrooper in the 82nd Airborne Division at Fort...
Cynthia Ann McCray
Dec 26, 2023
Cynthia Ann McCray
March 6, 1951
December 26, 2023
MCCRAY, CYNTHIA ANN (Nee Lakes)
Dear mother of Joel (Angie) and Tim McCray. Beloved Nana of Allison, Evan, Logan, and Avery McCray. Loving sister of Sandy (Robert) Schrenk, Sherrie Lakes, Mark (Judy) Lakes, Randy Lakes, Brian (Susan) Lakes and the late Timothy Lakes. Preceded in death by parents Arthur and Verna...
Charlie Ries
Dec 25, 2023
Charles R Ries
December 25, 1938 – December 25, 2023
Lawrenceburg, IN / Cincinnati, OH
RIES, Charles R. Beloved husband of the late Audrey M. Ries, Father of Lori A Ries (proceeded in death), Kate Ries, Betsy (Jim) Fecher, Cindy (Dragon) Mihailoff, Also survived by 11 Grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren.
Stepfather to Steve (Sharon) Poppe, the late Nancy...