Obituaries

Alma M. Grubbs

Alma M. Grubbs

May 18, 2010

GRUBBS, Alma M. (nee Richards), loving wife of James Grubbs for 60 years, dear mother of Wendy Davis, grandmother of Jessi Davis, sister of Faye Duggins, Cora Traylor and Hattie Richards, also survived by many nieces and nephews. Died Tuesday, May 18, 2010, age 80. Visitation at Hodapp Funeral Home, 7401 Vine St., Carthage, Saturday from 5 p.m. until time...

Richard Daniel Beck

Richard Daniel Beck

May 16, 2010

BECK, Richard Daniel, beloved son of Daniel and Lisa Beck, dear brother of Laura and Lindsey Beck, grandson of Donald and Grace Beck and Mary Correll and the late Frank Dangelo, also survived and loved by many aunts, uncles, cousins and numerous friends. Suddenly, Sunday May 16, 2010, age 17. Visitation at St. Bartholomew Chuch, 9375 Winton Rd., Springfield Twp.,...

Eunice "Robbie" Walsh

Eunice "Robbie" Walsh

May 15, 2010

EUNICE A. “ROBBIE” WALSH, beloved wife of the late Alvin M. Walsh, loving mother of Michael A. (Patti) Walsh and Patricia A. (Randall W.) Tully, devoted grandmother of Michelle Walsh, Theresa (Kris) Wicklund, Christine Walsh and Tom (Betty) Chempananical, and great-grandmother of Kara Wicklund and Rhea Chempananical, dear sister of Joyce (the late George) Hall and the late Betty (Raymond)...

Marie F. Shearer-Flynn

Marie F. Shearer-Flynn

May 15, 2010

SHEARER-FLYNN, Marie F. (nee Kussman), wife of the late Leo Shearer, loving mother of John (Sarge) Shearer, Carol (Howard) McGee and the late Barry (Jeannie) Shearer, cherished grandmother of Stacy, Erin, Kyle, Cathy, Randy, Mike, Michelle and Mark, also survived by numerous great and great-great grandchildren, nephews and nieces. Marie was a member of Ladies Auxiliary of VFW and U.F.C.W....

Barbara Ann Croley

Barbara Ann Croley

May 14, 2010

CROLEY, Barbara (nee Taylor), beloved wife of the late Everett Croley, loving mother of Rick and Everett Croley, dear grandmother of Jennifer, Stephanie, Jessica and Nicole, great grandmother of Nathan and Addison, sister of Jerry and William Taylor, Wilma Croley, Liz Vanderpool and Lana Harris. Friday, May 14, 2010, age 69. Visitation at Hodapp Funeral Home, 6041 Hamilton Ave., College...

John C. Cornell

John C. Cornell

May 13, 2010

CORNELL, John C. died May 13, 2010. He was born January 5, 1923 in Akron, Ohio, preceded in death by his wife, Georgia, of 54 years. He was a graduate of Ohio University and a member of Phi Kappa Tau fraternity. During WWII he was an Armored Infantry Commander with the 7th Armored Division and was awarded the Distinguished Service...

Jim E. Smith

Jim E. Smith

May 11, 2010

SMITH, Jim E., beloved husband of Barbara A. (nee Ball), loving father of Timothy (Kristi) Smith and James Douglas Smith, devoted grandfather of Micah Smith, Tristi, James and Josh Smith, brother of Hala Page, Beulah (Eugene) Shaw and David (Donna) Smith. Tuesday, May 11, 2010, age 71. Visitation at the Hodapp Funeral Home, 8815 Cincinnati-Columbus Rd. (Rt. 42), West Chester,...

Thomas M. Linneman

Thomas M. Linneman

May 11, 2010

LINNEMAN, Thomas beloved husband of 60 years of the late Marian Linneman (nee Fanger), loving father of Mary Ann (Ken) Blum, Barbara (Steve) Jackson, Jack and David Linneman, cherished grandfather of Marie, John, Mike, Julie, Emily and Jordan, great grandfather of Haley, brother of the late Jack and Bob Linneman and Jayne Harig. Tom grew up in Hyde Park, graduated...

Martha Estes

Martha Estes

May 11, 2010

ESTES, Martha (nee Gibson), beloved wife of the late A. W. “Andy” Estes, loving mother of Pat (Mike) Wieser and Carol (Don) Monday, grandmother of Michael, Matthew, Connie and Yvonne, also survived by 9 great grandchildren, sister of Evelyn Goad and H. D. Gibson, step-mother of Larry Estes, Sharon Brown and Tony Estes. Tuesday, May 11, 2010, age 83, Visitation...

Jason Hamm

Jason Hamm

May 11, 2010

HAMM, Jason Bradley, beloved son of Rickey (Sue) Hamm and Carol Fischer, preceded in death by his daughter, Ryan Alexandra, loving grandson of Elizabeth and Kenneth Hamm and Rosemary and Lawrence Fischer, dear brother of Jaimie (Joe) Palacio and Jessica Hamm, dear uncle of Allie Edmonds, Devon Gaines and Brooklyn Flowers. Suddenly, May 11, 2010, age 32. Visitation at the...

Mildred Hancock

Mildred Hancock

May 10, 2010

HANCOCK, Mildred “Mickey” (nee Dick), loving wife of Daniel Hancock for 58 years, dear mother of Carolyn Jamison and Gina (Bob) Outz, devoted grandmother of Jennifer, Kelly and Jamie Jamison and Beth Ann Outz, sister of Caryl Sue (John) Hoffman, also survived by many nieces and nephews, daughter of the late Walter and Annabelle Dick, granddaughter of the late Virgil...

James Z Poe

James Z Poe

May 6, 2010

POE, James Z., beloved husband of the late Betty G. Poe, devoted father of Brenda (Ron) Pennix, loving grandfather of Bryan (Amanda) and Keith (Jennifer) Pennix, great-grandfather of Elizabeth, Andy, Max, Sam and Sophie, brother of Joy Taylor and Frank Poe, also survived by loved family members and friends. Thursday, May 6, 2010, age 89. Jim’s humor will be greatly...

Grace M. Henson-Latham

Grace M. Henson-Latham

May 6, 2010

HENSON-LATHAM, Grace M. (nee Clayborn) Beloved wife of the late Elton Henson. Dear mother of William E. Henson. Sister of the late Aubrey Clayborn and Lexie Shoemaker. Sister-in-law of Betty Clayborn. Also survived by several nieces and nephews. Died Thursday, May 6, 2010. Age 98. Graveside service to be held Wednesday, May 12th at 2 p.m. at Oak Hill Cemetery,...

Herman J. Linz

Herman J. Linz

May 5, 2010

LINZ, Herman J. beloved husband of the late Geri Linz, loving father of Vicki Mechley, Jean (Frank) Carcaterra and Sandra (Brian) Bish, dear grandfather of Devon (Mike) Earls, Matthew (Caitey) Mechley, Adam Richardson, Katie Carcaterra, Lauren (Todd) Bridge, Kari (Adam) Morgan, Stacie and Jared Bish, great-grandfather of Jaiden Earls, Noah Morgan and Kendall Bridge, brother of the late LeRoy and...

Margaret Joan Bretz

Margaret Joan Bretz

May 5, 2010

BRETZ, Margaret Joan beloved daughter of the late Harry and Florence (nee Richey) Bretz, Wednesday May 5, 2010 age 83. Resident of Twin Towers. Friends are welcome to attend the memorial service at the Wilson Chapel of Twin Towers 5343 Hamilton Ave., College Hill Friday at 1 PM. Donations may be made to the Twin Towers Benevolent Fund 45224.

Andrea Chizek

Andrea Chizek

May 5, 2010

Andrea Wagner Chizek lost her courageous battle with cancer on May 5, 2010. She is the daughter of Patricia and the late Howard Wagner of South Bend, IN. She graduated from LaSalle High School (South Bend, IN) and earned a B.A. Degree in Education from DePauw University (Greencastle, IN) and an M.B.A. from Indiana University. She began her teaching career...

Steven Beckett

Steven Beckett

May 5, 2010

Beckett Steven M. beloved husband of Joyce Beckett (nee Buckner). Loving father of Randy Beckett of Hanover, IN. Brother of the late Cecil Beckett. Uncle of Greg (Peggy) Beckett and Belinda (David) Hubert. Passed away May 5, 2010, age 67. Steve was a member of Christ Church at Mason and SCORE. Memorial visitation will be held at the Hodapp Funeral...

Margaret Linda Stevens

Margaret Linda Stevens

May 4, 2010

STEVENS Margaret Linda (formerly known as Margaret Fields Wilbers) passed on May 4, 2010, at age 82. A loving mother and well-loved, she is survived by her brother, Don Fields, and her 5 children, Larry (Cathy) Wilbers, Steve (Debbie) Wilbers, Tim (Mary) Wilbers, Linda (Bob Simon) Wilbers, and Lisa (Bill) Lipp, and 10 cherished grandchildren, Liesel, Katherine, Nellie, Eddy, Kate,...

Albert O. Wilson

Albert O. Wilson

May 3, 2010

WILSON, Albert O., beloved husband of the late Ruth E. Wilson, devoted father of Steve (Kathy), Nicolas (Connie) and Charles (Joan) Wilson, loving grandpa of Kelly Fischer, Robert and Patrick Wilson, and Bryan and Scott Wilson, also survived by 5 great-grandchildren. Monday, May 3, 2010, age 87 years. Private family funeral service. Albert was a fighter pilot captain in the...

Michael Jay Thorne

Michael Jay Thorne

May 2, 2010

THORNE, Michael Jay Beloved son of Thomas and Mary Thorne. Dear brother of T. Jay and Matthew Thorne. Grandson of Emily and the late Thomas J. Thorne and the late Albert and Mary Schlosser. Went to heaven Sunday, May 2, 2010 at the age of 28. Visitation at the Hodapp Funeral Home, 8815 Cincinnati-Columbus Rd. (Rt. 42), West Chester, Thursday...