Obituaries

Anita Runnels

Anita Runnels

May 8, 2011

Anita’s passion was a ministry of service. She was certified as a Lay Pastoral Minister in the 80’s. She was dedicated to Church. She planned services at Nativity, did book keeping for Nativity School, she did the first communion preparation at St Aloysius and St Charles. Her advice to her grandchildren was “go to church and pray often”. Over the...

Shirley A. McElvain

Shirley A. McElvain

May 8, 2011

McELVAIN, Shirley A., loving mother of Teri and Skip McElvain, dear sister of Vivian Cannon. Sunday, May 8, 2011, age 73. Visitation at Hodapp Funeral Home, 7401 Vine St., Carthage, Saturday from 12 noon until funeral service at 2 p.m. Shirley loved and cared for numerous animals throughout her life and her wish was for others to do the same,...

Dorothy Jamison

Dorothy Jamison

May 7, 2011

JAMISON, Dorothy (nee Ott), devoted wife of the late Carroll Jamison. Loving mother of Donald (Michelle) Jamison and Sister Diane Jamison, OSF. Dear grandmother of Renee (Brian) Cantwell, Robin (Chip) Washienko, and Keelan Jamison. Great-grandmother of Brandon and Nicole Cantwell and Sara and Andrew Washienko. Passed away May 7, 2011, age 92. Visitation will take place Thursday, May 12 at...

Wilma C. Mudersbach

Wilma C. Mudersbach

May 7, 2011

MUDERSBACH, Billie (nee Ferrell), passed away on May 7, 2011, and joined her loving husband Bob whom she terribly missed since his death in 1995. Survived by her loving son Mike Mudersbach and former daughter-in-law Robin Harrington. Devoted Mam-Maw of James. Private funeral services to be held. Billie was a member of the Ladies Auxiliary of American Legion Guth Brothers...

Linda L. Rhodes

Linda L. Rhodes

May 7, 2011

RHODES, Linda L. (nee Feck), beloved wife of the late John Rhodes, loving mother of Mike (Theresa) Kelsey, dear grandmother of Samantha, Paige and Evan, devoted daughter of the late Elizabeth and Harold Feck, Sr., caring sister of Vicky (John) Danielson and the late Harold “Sonny” (Peggy) Feck, Jr. Sunday, May 7, 2011, age 62. Visitation at Hodapp Funeral Home,...

Jana Bryant

Jana Bryant

May 6, 2011

BRYANT Jana S., loving mother of Ellie Bryant. Devoted wife of Clark Bryant. Dear sister of Jeff (Penny) Metzger. Also survived by numerous family and friends. Passed away May 6, 2011, age 56. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the S.P.C.A. or the charity of your choice.

James R. Emery

James R. Emery

May 5, 2011

Emery, James R. Devoted husband of the late Ella Emery (nee Cox). Loving father of Gary (Janet) Emery, Greg Emery, Gail (Brian) Cox, and Gina Emery. Dear grandfather of Hayden Mericle, Alec Emery, Jillane Holland, Kyle Emery, and Kelsie Emery. Great grandfather of Alexis Emery. Beloved brother of Doris Blasky, Roma Haggerty, Betty Cooper, and preceded in death by 6...

Kenneth Mason

Kenneth Mason

May 4, 2011

Mason, Kenneth Loving father of Kim (Kevin) Wood. Dear grandfather of Hannah Wood. Beloved brother of Gene Mason, Jimmy Mason, Effie Lawless, Margaret Hayslip, and preceded in death by 5 other siblings. Passed away May 4, 2011, age 74. Visitation will be held TODAY, Friday, May 6 at Hodapp Funeral Home, 8815 Cinti-Columbus Rd.(Rt 42), West Chester, from 6 pm...

Alma G. Norton

Alma G. Norton

May 3, 2011

NORTON, Alma G. (nee McKinney), beloved wife of the late William Owen Norton, dear mother of Phyllis Pease, Rita (Rick) Carlson, Sharon Norton and the late Anita (Harold) Price, grandmother of Carol (Chris) Bird, Sarah and Michael Carlson, great grandmother of Isabella Bird, sister of Alta Bullock and Raymond (Lena) McKinney. Tuesday, May 3, 2011, age 84. Visitation at Hodapp...

Raymond Shelley Sr.

Raymond Shelley Sr.

May 3, 2011

Shelley Sr., Raymond P. Loving father of Darlene (John) Hunkler, Michael (Carmen) Shelley, Darrell (Georgia) Shelley, and the late Raymond Shelley Jr. Dear grandfather of many grandchildren and great grandchildren. Also survived by two sisters. Passed away May 3, 2011, age 81. Visitation will be held Saturday at Hodapp Funeral Home, 8815 Cinti-Columbus Rd., (Rt 42) West Chester, from 9:30...

Harold H. Havens, Jr.

Harold H. Havens, Jr.

May 2, 2011

HAVENS, Harold H. Jr., dear father of Josh (Lana) and Cynthia Havens and survived by 7 grandchildren, son of Harold H. Havens, Sr. and the late Dorothy Havens, brother of Jeffrey (Lisa), Greg (Andrea) and the late Thomas W. and Christopher J. Havens, and uncle to many nieces and nephews. Monday, May 2, 2011, age 60. Visitation at St. James...

Laura Chace

Laura Chace

May 1, 2011

Chace, Laura L., quietly passed away May 1, 2011 at Christ Hospital. She was born January 17, 1937 in Cincinnati, OH to Allan M. and Adeline Betts McCrea Chace. She is survived by her brother Robert A. (Lynne) Chace, two nieces, a nephew and many cousins. Laura’s extended family is the Christ Church Glendale congregation. She was ordained an Episcopal...

Tyler C. McDonough

Tyler C. McDonough

May 1, 2011

McDonough, Tyler C. Beloved son of Deb McDonough and Larry and Rebecca McDonough. Loving brother of Clay, Scott and Matt. Cherished grandson of Florence LaBoiteaux, Clifford LaBoiteaux, Vera (the late Bob) McDonough, Donna Roberts and Vic (Marsha) Roberts. Also survived by many loving aunts, uncles, cousins, nephews and close dear friends. May 1, 2011. Age 23. Visitation will take place...

Charlotte L. Christen

Charlotte L. Christen

May 1, 2011

CHRISTEN, Charlotte L. (nee Harkins), dear mother of Phyllis J. Rakowski, Richard Christen, Jr., Theresa Christen, Rose Ann Christen and Angela Robinson, also survived by 6 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. Sunday, May 1, 2011, age 81. Funeral services private. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hospice of the Blue Grass, 7388 Turfway Rd., Florence, KY 41018....

Emily Reynolds

Emily Reynolds

Apr 30, 2011

REYNOLDS, Emily (nee Mann) beloved wife of the late Levi Reynolds, dear mother of the late Eugene Reynolds, Barbara Jean Hutchens, Larry (Barbara) Reynolds and Bob (Lois) Reynolds, loving grandmother of 14 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren, dear sister of Zona Ellis and preceded in death by 14 other brothers and sisters. Also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Passed away...

Ernst Carl Schrof

Ernst Carl Schrof

Apr 29, 2011

Schrof, Ernst Carl formerly of Winton Place and Geier House died on 4/29/2011. Loving son of the late Ernst and Martha Schrof, beloved brother of Hedy Speed and Gretchen Collins. Uncle to Robin Mullin of Hawaii, Michael Weise of Mason, OH; Kenneth Speed of Ft. Wayne, IN; and Mitchell Weise of Indianapolis, IN. He also leaves numerous cousins and great...

Lowell Lykins

Lowell Lykins

Apr 28, 2011

Lykins, Lowell J., beloved husband of 56 years to Loretta Lykins (nee Million). Loving father of Rhonda (Fred) Ford, Cherryl (David) Sammons, and Kelly (Andy) Volpenhein. Grandfather of Ryan, Connor, Brandon, Allison, Abbey, Paige, Julie, and Lindsay. Also survived by 6 great-grandchildren and brother Kendall Lykins. Passed away April 28, 2011, age 79. Lowell retired from Roadway Express and was...

Marilyn Rhodes

Marilyn Rhodes

Apr 26, 2011

RHODES, Marilyn Hatter (nee Salyers) loving mother of Ruth (Don) Owsley, Jeffrey (Susan) Hatter and Sue (Tom) Gibson, grandmother of Kenny, Jamie, Sally, Jeffrey and Katlyn, great grandmother of Jessica, Collin and Stephen, sister of Harold and Herbert Salyers, Carole Busch and the late Ronald Salyers. Tuesday April 26, 2011. Age 80 years. Visitation at the Hodapp Funeral Home 6041...

Joseph Wright

Joseph Wright

Apr 25, 2011

Joseph Wright, LTC US Army (retired), Veteran of the Korean and Vietnam War. Husband of Jean (Appenfelder), father of five daughters, Marcia Marsh (Pete Smith), Elizabeth Wright (Craig Dance), Nancy Mink (Mike), Mary Wright, and Jean Wilkinson (Mark). Grandfather of seven, Lauren, Courtney and Sam Mink, Leigh and Scott Dance, Kathryn and Matthew Wilkinson. Brother of Ann (Al) Virant. Brother-in-law...

Lois Sleight

Lois Sleight

Apr 25, 2011

Sleight, Lois A. (nee Freeburg), beloved wife of 61 years to Ralph H. Sleight Jr. Loving mother of Sandra (John) Sleight-Brennan, Leslie (Mark) Chambers, Tara (Tom) Burns, and of the late Tyler D. Sleight. Also survived by 5 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. Sister of Gene (Nedra) Freeburg. Sister-in-law of Ginny Freeburg. Passed away April 25, 2011, age 83. Visitation will...