Obituaries
Robert M. Wiley
Oct 14, 2011
Robert M., beloved husband of the late Louise Bettis Wiley. Dear father of Larry R. (Robin) Wiley and Stephen C. Wiley. Grandfather of Bryan Wiley, Tiffany Wiley, Megan Jones and David Wiley and great-grandfather of Mason Jones. A resident of Milford and formerly of Finneytown he passed away peacefully on October 14, 2011 at age 92. Bob was a WW...
Paul C. Keidel
Oct 12, 2011
KEIDEL, Paul Clarence, beloved son of the late Clarence E. and Alma A. Keidel, dear friend of Nancy and John Isbell and family and of Tom and Taylor Bove and Lynn Morris Bove, also survived by numerous cousins in the Keidel and Schmit families. Wednesday, October 12, 2011. Paul was a retired C.P.A. and proud graduate of Roger Bacon High...
Josephine Catron
Oct 12, 2011
CATRON, Josephine B. (nee Bertram), beloved wife of the late Esco Catron for 73 years. Dear mother of David (Alice) Catron and Ronald (Joellen) Catron. Grandmother of Douglas (Pam) Catron, Karen (Chris) Dages, Michael (Michelle), and Lisa Catron. Great-grandmother of Lauren, Sarah, Rachel and Andrew Catron, Anthony, and Angel Berlier. Sister of the late Marshall, Marvin, Herbert and Chester Bertram,...

Marty R. Elliott
Oct 12, 2011
ELLIOTT, Marty R., Devoted husband of Mary M. Elliott (nee Mintkenbaugh). Loving father of Robert Elliott, Bryan Elliott, Andrew Elliott, and Amanda Elliott. Dear grandfather of Conner Elliott. Son of Maxine Elliott and the late Raymond Elliott. Beloved brother of Ramona Wilson, Edward Elliott, and Adam Elliott. Son-in-law to Martha (the late John) Mintkenbaugh. Brother-in-law to Russell (Sherry) Mintkenbaugh, David...

Mary Jane Jacobs
Oct 11, 2011
Jacobs, Mary Jane “MJ†Shelton, age 92, took God’s hand on October 11, 2011, at HeritageSpring Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in West Chester where she lived the last 5½ years. She is preceded in death by her parents Harry and Evelyn Shelton of Covington; husband and best friend of 66 years, Robert Miles “Bob†Jacobs (2010); daughter Suzanne Evelyn Jacobs...
Shauna Cleveland
Oct 10, 2011
CLEVELAND, Shauna L., loved daughter of Lee Ramminger and Charles Cleveland. Stepdaughter of Frank Ramminger and Barb Smith. Granddaughter of Eileen Watson. Devoted sister of Chuck Cleveland and Taralyn Vance. Loving Aunt of Kayla Jones and Whitney Payne. Great Aunt of Ava Payne. Loving stepsister of Greg and Mike Ramminger. Died at the age of 44 on October 10, 2011....
Wilma Jean Mohrfield
Oct 10, 2011
Mohrfield, Wilma Jean (nee Proctor) Beloved wife of the late Milton K. Mohrfield. Loving mother of Patty K. (James) Tarter, Louis Mohrfield, Julettia (Steven) Brautigam, Mary Lee Mize and of the late Diane Johnston. Grandmother of Kara Lynne, Audra, Alisha, Lucus, Michelle, Dale, Julettia Marie, Jason, Jamie Jo, Kerri Anne, Christiaan, Lucy, Cassandra, Joseph, Brian and Rachael. Also Survived by...
Audra Wagers
Oct 10, 2011
Wagers, Audra M. (nee Bernard) Devoted wife of the late Edwin Wagers. Loving mother of Betty (Bill) Hess, Ed (Ulla) Wagers, Anna (Carl) Sauter, William (Claudia) Wagers, and Pamela (Michael) Shroyer. Dear grandmother of seven grandchildren, preceded in death by one grandchild, and great-grandmother of five. Beloved sister of George Bernard, Anis Bobe, and the late Findlay Bernard and James...

William Emerson
Oct 10, 2011
EMERSON, William “Roy,” beloved father of Victoria Kress, Roy Emerson, Denise Emerson and Connie McCartney, grandfather of 7 and great-grandfather of 12, also survived by many nieces and nephews. Visitation at Hodapp Funeral Home, 7401 Vine St., Carthage, Monday 10-11 a.m. followed by graveside service at Spring Grove Cemetery.
Loretta D. Metz
Oct 10, 2011
METZ, Loretta Donnellon, October 10, 2011, age 83. Loving wife for sixty-one years of Jerry Metz, Sr., mother of Jerry, Jr. (Debbie), the late Jim (Kathy & her husband Jim Stack), Joe (Carol), John (Mary), Jeff (Marianne), Lorrie (Eric) Bertelsen, Lisa (Shawn) Stiver & Jay (Jill). Grandmother of 22, great-grandmother of one. Survived by sister, Pat (Art) Losekamp & brother,...

Eileen Williams
Oct 9, 2011
Williams, Eileen, age 78. Beloved daughter of the late John and Edna Williams. Dear sister of John (Miriam) Williams, Jackie Bramer, and David (Lucinda) Williams. Also survived by many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Eileen went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, October 9, 2011. Memorial service on Saturday evening, October 15, at 6:00 p.m. at West Chester...

Violet Signe Roll
Oct 7, 2011
ROLL, Violet S. (nee Anderson) Beloved wife of the late Frank Roll. Sister of Ken Anderson and the late Carl Anderson. Dear aunt of Tom Anderson, Cindy Dezarn (nee Anderson), and Bill Roll. Also survived by other nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews. Passed away October 7th, age 94. Violet was a member of Hartwell Seniors and an...
Mildred I. Tomasella
Oct 7, 2011
TOMASELLA, Mildred I. (nee Schappacher) Beloved wife of the late James Tomasella. Dear mother of James “Tony†(Adelia) Tomasella, Joanne (Carl) Plocica, John (Nancy) Tomasella and Linda (James) “J.E.†Roots. Loving grandmother of 8 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. Sister of the late Marcella “Babe†Gelhausen, Luella “Lou†Honebrink, Mike and John Schappacher. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Passed...
Elaine G. Russell
Oct 7, 2011
Elaine G. Russell (nee Gallagher), beloved wife of the late Paul E. Russell, devoted mother of Beth (Ray) Hils, Peggy (Jeff) McElwain, Paul E. Russell, Jr., Karen (Tom) Horn and Linda (Kris) Garland, loving grandmother of Brian, David and Laura Hils, Katie and Daniel McElwain, Sarah and Elizabeth Horn and Andrew and Autumn Garland, dear sister of Sr. Mary Gloria...

Richard Frank Burger
Oct 6, 2011
BURGER, Richard F. Beloved husband of the late Edith Burger (nee Lichtenberg). Loving father of Richard (Shirley) Burger and Barbara Fortier. Devoted grandfather of Christine Burger. Richard was one of ten brothers and sisters Thursday October 6, 2011. Age 92 years. Visitation will take place at the Hodapp Funeral Home 7401 Vine St., Carthage, Tuesday from 5PM until 7PM. Mass...

Vera Kist
Oct 5, 2011
Vera M. (nee Jones), beloved wife of the late Fred H. Kist, loving mother of Marlene (the late Charles) Neeley and Linda (Gerald) Seitzer, dear grandmother of Rick Neeley, Cindy Kuhn, Kevin Seitzer and Angela Shumrick, great grandmother of 12 and great great-grandmother of 1, sister of the late Clinton Jones, Jennifer Rabe and Mildred Maisch Garner. Wednesday, October 5,...

Morene June Baumgartner
Oct 4, 2011
BAUMGARTNER, Morene (nee Birkmeyer), beloved wife of the late Edwin F. Baumgartner, dear mother of Cathie (Manuel) Johnson, Carol (Ralph) White, Terrence (Carolyn) Baumgartner, Thomas (Gina) and Donald (Nancy) Baumgartner, also survived by 12 grandchilden and 24 great grandchildren, sister of Richard (Betty) Birkmeyer and the late Ray, Melvin and Allen Birkmeyer. Tuesday, October 4, 2011, at the age of...

Mary Ann Smith
Oct 4, 2011
Mary A Smith (Rebholz): Went to be with the Lord on October 4, 2011; formerly a resident of Glendale, Ohio. Born June 18, 1932; She is the eldest of seven children. Preceeded in death by her parents Martin and Lucy Rebholz; and siblings Martin Jr.; Teresa, and Timothy. Survived by brothers Lewis, Jerry and sister Virginia (William Hansmann). Mary received...

William R. Hericks, Jr.
Oct 4, 2011
William R., beloved husband of 48 years to Carol J. Hericks (nee Fleckenstein), devoted father of David (Christine) Hericks, Melissa(Chad) Surber and Christopher (Christina) Hericks, loving grandpa of Tara and Sean, dear brother-in-law of Roger and Jeanne Fleckenstein. Tuesday, October 4, 2011, age 71 years. Visitation at Hodapp Funeral Home, 6041 Hamilton Ave., College Hill, Friday 8:30-10 a.m. followed by...
Rita F. Schwegman
Oct 3, 2011
Rita F. (nee Beck), beloved wife of the late Charles “Chick” Schwegman, devoted mother of Carol (Dick) Rennert, Charles (Kathy) Schwegman, Mary Schwegman and Jean (Kevin) Holthaus, loving grandmother of Abby, Robert, Eric, Sara, Kari, Heather, Emily, Missy, Joey, Heather, Meredith and John, also survived by 10 great grandchildren, dear sister of Jane Ordway, Peggy Neiweem and the late Bill...