Obituaries

Dale A. Nutter
Sep 26, 2011
NUTTER, Dale A., dear father of Rhett and Kyle Nutter, loving companion of Vicki Orwig. Passed away Monday, September 26, 2011, age 57. Family will receive friends at Hodapp Funeral Home, 8815 Cincinnati-Columbus Rd. (Rt. 42), West Chester, Friday from 6 p.m. until funeral service at 8 p.m. Memorials may be made to American Cancer Society or American Diabetes Assoc.

Elizabeth "Betty Lou" L. Planitz
Sep 26, 2011
PLANITZ, Elizabeth L. “Betty Lou,” daughter of the late Edward and Anna Planitz, sister of the late Arthur and Robert E. Planitz, aunt of Tim (Pat) and the late Arthur Planitz, great aunt of Michael and Brian Planitz. Passed away Monday, September 26, 2011, at the age of 86. Family will receive friends at Hodapp Funeral Home, 7401 Vine St.,...

Daryl Daniel
Sep 25, 2011
Daniel, Daryl R., beloved son of Mary Garland Daniel and the late Dave L. Daniel. Brother of Michael G. (Jan) Daniel, Mark Daniel, Julie (Mike) Bihlman and Tricia (Roger) Stiles. Godfather of Zachary, Leslie and Emily. Also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Passed away September 25, 2011, age 57. Visitation will be held Tuesday, Oct. 4 at St. Julie...

James Martin
Sep 24, 2011
Devoted husband of the late Melinda Monday Martin. Loving father of James (Jessica) Martin, Teresa (Carl) Barnum, and Stephanie (Nick) Childress. Dear grandfather of Angel, Alesha, Noah, Taylor, Hunter, Aryana, and Damien. Beloved brother of David (Julie) Martin and the late Jimmy D. and Darlene Martin. Cherished son-in-law of Lilbern “Ace” (Katie) Monday. Preceded in death by his parents James...
Rodger L. Durham
Sep 24, 2011
Durham, Rodger L. Proudly served in the USMC as a sergeant during the Vietnam War. Beloved husband of Heather Durham. Dear father of Robin Durham and Bobby Gable. Son of Maureen and the late Lester Durham. Brother of Ronnie (Debbie) Durham, Diane (Don) Duncan, Carol (Lenny Owens) Durham, Sandy (Max) Smith, Denny (Kaye) Durham, Marlene (Jr.) Spears, Lonnie (Teresa) Durham...

Donald L. Lust
Sep 23, 2011
Lust, Donald L., age 76, September 23, 2011, West Chester, Ohio. Beloved husband of Janet Sue (nee Jones), loving father of Jennifer (Jay Cranston), Amy (Doug Smiddy), Kurt (Ellen Lust). Loving grandfather of Josh and Justin Cranston, Emily, Hannah, and Luke Smiddy, Zachary and Maggie Lust. Great Grandfather of Sean and Isabella Cranston. Friends may call Monday September 26, 2011...
James E. Yancey
Sep 23, 2011
YANCEY, James E. Beloved husband of Charolet Yancey (nee Hatter). Devoted father of Jane Elizabeth (Michael Seeley) Yancey, Jennifer Gail (Tom) Hannon and Jill Ann (Bryan) Clevenger. Cherished grandfather of Emily, Gail and Ellen Hannon, Benjamin and Evan Seeley and Jamie Hunt. Dear brother of John E. Yancey, Mary Dell Muse, Shirley Childs and the late William E. Yancey, Elmer...
Nellie Marie Paton
Sep 23, 2011
Nellie Paton (Benison) passed away Friday, September 23, 2011, at the age of 91. Preceded in death by husband Everett Paton, parents John and Anna Benison, sister Fannie Benison and brother Freeland Benison. She is survived by her daughter Margaret (Ric) Gast, sons Tom (Sharon) Paton and Dave (Cheryl) Paton, sisters Edith Abel and Ruth Kunz and brother Harvey (Joy)...
Anna Theresa Pater
Sep 23, 2011
Anna Theresa Pater, 96, was born in Wyoming, OH. She is survived by her sister Mary Louise Vogelphohl, her nieces and nephews Joanne Cousins, Mary Lou Hathorn, Joseph Pater and John Vogelpohl and their spouses James Cousins, George Hathorn, Mary Ellen Pater and Karen Kane and many great nieces and nephews. She was pre-deceased by her father Carl Pater and...
Randall L Schewe
Sep 23, 2011
SCHEWE, Randall L. Loving son of Trina (nee Martin) and the late Clifford J. Schewe Sr. Dear brother of Clifford J. Schewe Jr. and David McQuire. Passed away September 23, 2011. Age 20. Visitation will take place at the Hodapp Funeral Home 8815 Cincinnati- Columbus Rd., West Chester, Wednesday from 10AM until time of Funeral Service at 12 Noon. Memorial...

Robert Deutsch
Sep 22, 2011
DEUTSCH, Robert L. Loving husband of Rita Deutsch (nee Schlachter) for 61 years. Loving father of Linda (Bob) Morel and Steve (Tammy) Deutsch. Dear grandfather of Bobby (Anita) Morel, Chrissy (Michael) Kramer, Steven (Alexis) Deutsch. Proud great-grandfather of five. Brother of Joseph (the late Margaret) and Carl (Audrey) Deutsch, Rosemary (Bill) Huesing and Jo Ann (Bob) Pierce and the late...
Alfred "Benny" Baker
Sep 20, 2011
BAKER, Alfred “Bennyâ€, loving husband of Marlyn (nee Denney) Baker for 38 years. Loving and devoted father of Elizabeth Geneva Baker-McLain, Christina Verna (Trent) Nelms, and Catherine Faith Baker. Adoring Pappaw of John, Geneva, Benjamin, Joy, Victoria, and Brennan. Devoted son of Verna Hoskins Baker and the late Alfred Russell Baker. Loving nephew of his dearest Aunt Berthie. Brother of...

Gordon Bray
Sep 20, 2011
Bray, Gordon, beloved husband of the late Gladys Bray. Dear father of Jimmy Lee (Melba) Bray. Grandfather of Joshua (Fleeta) Bray and Kathryn Bray. Great-grandfather of Sage and Raven Bray. Brother of Jess Bray, Paul Wayne Bray, and Ruby Wright. Passed away Tuesday, September 20, 2011, age 78. Visitation at Hodapp Funeral Home, 8815 Cincinnati-Columbus Rd. (Rt. 42), West Chester,...
Michael L Froehle
Sep 20, 2011
FROEHLE, Michael, Beloved husband of Pat Froehle. Loving father of Amy (John) Drees, Elisa Froehle, and Mike Froehle. Adoring Paw-Paw of Andrew and Jonah. Brother of Tom (Nancy), Ben (Shirley), Jim (Mary) and Don (Sally) Froehle, Mary (Phil) Hummeldorf, the late Bill Froehle and Dottie Eagle and sister-in-law of Therese Froehle. Died suddenly on Tuesday, September 20, 2011. Visitation at...

Alice Irene Stafford
Sep 20, 2011
STAFFORD, Irene (nee Bland), loving wife of the late George E. Stafford, dear mother of James (Linda) Stafford and the late Judy Blevins, also survived by grandchildren and great grandchildren. Passed away Tuesday, September 20, 2011, at the age of 83. Visitation at Hodapp Funeral Home, 7401 Vine St., Carthage, Thursday from 5 p.m. until time of prayer service at...

Clyde Angel
Sep 18, 2011
ANGEL Clyde, age 88, passed away September 18, 2011. Beloved husband of Helen Angel for almost 60 years. Loving father of Donald (Jean) Angel, dear grandfather of Thomas and Christine Angel, survived by a brother Ted Angel. He was preceded in death by a sister Reba Sims, and brothers Floyd, Sam and Earl Angel. Visitation will be held on Thursday,...

William "Tom" Sohngen
Sep 17, 2011
William “Tom,” beloved husband of the late Marilyn Sohngen (nee Kobman), loving father of Tom (Marianne) Sohngen, Valerie (Paul) Grein and the late Wes Sohngen, dear grandfather of Rachel, Michael, Nick, Heidi and Bridget, brother of Sue (Joe) Murray. Tom was the long-time owner of Tom’s Pony Keg in Blue Ash. Saturday, September 17, 2011, age 75. Memorial visitation in...
Leo E. Osborne
Sep 17, 2011
Leo Edwin, 71, of Sharonville, OH, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, September 17, 2011. He worked at General Electric as a mechanical engineer for 42+ years. He served in the volunteer chaplain ministry at Christ Hospital, at Bethesda North Hospital in the Mended Heart ministry, and with the GE Elfun Society Books for the Blind ministry. Leo...
Irene G James
Sep 16, 2011
JAMES, Irene G. Beloved wife of the late Ralph H. James. Loving mother of Jeffrey (Angel) James. Cherished grandmother of Adam. Dear sister of Clarice Johnston. Irene is also survived by many nieces, nephews and loving friends. September 16, 2011. Age 99.The family would like to give a special thanks to the staff at Morris Nursing Home for the loving...

Robert C. Badura
Sep 16, 2011
BADURA, Robert C., Devoted husband, high school sweetheart, and best friend of Kathy Badura (nee Zager) for 44 years. Loving father of Mimi (John) Huybers and Niki (John) Dale. Dear grandfather of Hayden Huybers, Jack Huybers, Sam Dale, and Matthew Dale. Beloved brother of Richard (Leslie) Badura. Dear uncle of Kristin (Adam) Jastroch and Nick (Angie) Badura. Also survived by...