Obituaries

Helen C Knepp

Helen C Knepp

Feb 7, 2010

KNEPP, Helen C. (nee Bloom) Devoted wife of the late Harold R. Knepp. Loving mother of Harold Russell (Jo Ann), David (Jan), Edward (Linda), Robert (Jody) and Roger (Raecheal) Knepp. Dear grandmother of Keith, Brian, Michael, Kristin, Laura, Jennifer, Julie, Jason, Jessica, Randall, Tiffany and Benjamin. Great-grandmother of 16. Beloved sister of Donald “Bud” (Pat) Bloom and the late Richard...

Hollis Meeks

Hollis Meeks

Feb 6, 2010

Meeks, Hollis “Pawie” Beloved husband of 63 years to Stella Meeks (nee Bruner) went to be with the Lord on February 6, 2010 at age 94. Devoted father of Judy (Gary) Meyer, Joyce Sneed, and Jerry Meeks. Loving grandfather to Kristin (David) McGuire, Joseph (Christy) Meyer, Joshua Sneed, Amy Meyer, Alysun (Brandon) Ogilby, and Corri Meeks. Great grandfather of six...

Sherry Guckiean

Sherry Guckiean

Feb 5, 2010

Guckiean, Sherry (nee Lowe) Devoted wife of Rick Guckiean for 27 years. Loving mother of Brian, Anthony, and Ashley Guckiean. Dear sister of Charlie (Christine) Lowe. Passed away February 5, 2010. Visitation will take place on Wednesday, February 10th, at St. John Catholic Church, 9080 Cinti-Dayton Rd., West Chester, from 10 am until Mass of Christian Burial at 12 noon....

Dr. Michael Hoch

Dr. Michael Hoch

Feb 5, 2010

HOCH, Dr. Michael, beloved husband of Claire Hoch. Friday February 5, 2010 age 86. Services Private.

Barbara Stevens

Barbara Stevens

Feb 5, 2010

STEVENS, Barbara (nee Lockard), beloved wife of Terry Stevens, dear mother of Kari (Joseph) Armstrong and Katie Stevens, daughter of Lena Francis and the late Lymon Lockard, dear sister of Timothy (Shawn) Lockard and Larry (Debbie) Lockard. Passed suddenly Friday February 5, 2010, age 54. Visitation at Hodapp Funeral Home, 7401 Vine St., Carthage, Thursday, February 11 from 2 p.m....

Mea Karen Gieleghem

Mea Karen Gieleghem

Feb 4, 2010

GIELEGHEM Mea Karen (nee Van Bloom), loving wife of Ron Gieleghem, cherished mother of Alicia Gieleghem and husband Jorge Muoz. She was the beloved daughter of J.C. and the late Mary Rita Van Bloom, sister of J.C. Van Bloom and wife Elaine, and is also survived by several nieces and nephews. She lived every day to the fullest and allowed...

Emma Jane Van Niman

Emma Jane Van Niman

Feb 3, 2010

VAN NIMAN, Emma Jane (nee Pittman) Loving wife of David C. Van Niman. Dear mother of Gary (Lvett), Barry and Joe Shreve. Dear mother to Steven (Elizabeth) Van Niman, Suzanne Van Niman, Victoria (Andrew) Tanen, Christine (Jeff) Stromatt and Christopher (Emily) Van Niman. Also survived by 15 grandchildren. Daughter of Pauline Elliott Estes and the late Aaron Pittman. Sister of...

Mary A Balsamo

Mary A Balsamo

Feb 3, 2010

BALSAMO, Mary A. (nee Coppola), Loving wife of the late Gino Balsamo, beloved mother of Leo Balsamo and Fausta (the late Ero) Selander, great grandmother of Jesse Freeman Balsamo, sister of the late Rae Vigorito, Mary Montano, Luisa and Carolina Canestri and Christine, Gaetano, Michael, Salvatore, Frank and Andrew Coppola. Passed away at her home, Wednesday, February 3, 2010, in...

Dessie Bursh

Dessie Bursh

Feb 3, 2010

BURSH, Dessie Visitation to be held at Hodapp Funeral Home, 8815 Cincinnati-Columbus Rd., Rt. 42, Saturday, February 6, 2010 from 10 a.m. until funeral service at 12 noon. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the: Susan G. Komen for the Cure Greater Cincinnati Affiliate, 522 Cincinnati Mills Dr., Suite B248, Cincinnati, OH 45240.

Gary L. Hines

Gary L. Hines

Feb 1, 2010

HINES, Gary L., father of Gary Hines, Jr. and Jacklyn Baldrick, son of the late William and Allene Hines, brother of Marjorie Jorgenson, Loren K. Hines and Alberta Meyer Pate, preceded in death by 9 brothers and sisters. Monday, February 1, 2010, age 69. Blessing at St. Joseph New Cemetery Chapel, 4500 Foley Rd., Cincinnati, OH 45238, Wednesday 11 a.m....

Hazel V. Fair

Hazel V. Fair

Jan 31, 2010

FAIR, Hazel V. (nee Clements), loving wife of Charles Fair for 55 years, dear mother of Steve (Cathy) Myers, Rodney (Gwen) Myers, Charles (Lisa) Fair, Jr., and the late Phillip and Bobby Myers, also survived by many grandchildren and great grandchildren, preceded in death by 4 sisters and 1 brother. Sunday, January 31, 2010, age 89. Visitation at Hodapp Funeral...

Mitsu Kato

Mitsu Kato

Jan 30, 2010

KATO, Mitsu Beloved daughter of Unmitsu Kato and Hatsu Kato. Loving sister of Ruth Takeuchi, Masao Kato, Toshio Kato, Ray Kato, Sue Sugimoto and of the late Bill Kato. Memorial services to be held at the convenience of the family. Memorials may be sent to: Cincinnati JACL Scholarship Fund, c/o Hiroko Nishiyoma, 2857 Ridgewood Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45213 or to...

Shirley M. Brown

Shirley M. Brown

Jan 30, 2010

BROWN, Shirley M., mother of Grady, Kevin, and Tracy Brown. Also survived by 9 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. Saturday, January 30, 2010. Age 84. Family will receive friends at Cincinnati Cremation Company “Hillside Chapel” 525 Martin Luther King Drive, Cincinnati 45220 on Wednesday from 1:00 p.m. until time of memorial service at 2:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials may...

Helen Brock Graden

Helen Brock Graden

Jan 30, 2010

Graden, Helen Brock. Devoted wife of the late William M. Graden. Loving mother of Marlin (Jenny) Graden and Karen (David Erskine) Barnes. Dear grandmother of Ryan, Emily, Nathan (Sandra), Alden, Kaleb, and Ryker. Step grandmother to Matthew, Paige, and Nathan. Great grandmother of Aidan, Sydney, and Adley. Beloved sister of Jewel Sparks and Kathleen (Elton) Moose. Daughter of the late...

Betty Jean Lipps

Betty Jean Lipps

Jan 30, 2010

LIPPS, Betty J. (nee Dearinger) beloved wife of 52 years to the late Donald J. Lipps, Sr. went to be by his side on January 30, 2010 at age 76. Devoted mother of Donald (Karen) Lipps Jr., Diane (Kenneth) Burger and Daryl (Linda) Lipps. Loving grandmother of Kayla, Hanna, Abbey and Colton Lipps, Robert and Megan Fissel, Audrey and Jessie...

Wilma Riley

Wilma Riley

Jan 30, 2010

RILEY, Wilma G. (nee Collins), beloved wife of the late Joseph H. Riley loving mother of Linda (Ron) Benjamin, Paulette (Ed) Ruebusch and Jeffrey Riley, devoted grandmother of Ronnie Benjamin, Kelli Doon, Ryan and Gregory Ruebusch, Joey and Madi Riley, great-grandmother of Kalin, Riley and Braeden Benjamin, Keaton and Karson Doon, Reagan and Adam Ruebusch, Ethan and Julia Ruebusch, sister...

Dorothy R McKenna

Dorothy R McKenna

Jan 30, 2010

McKenna, Dorothy (nee Wiedeman) beloved wife of the late James McKenna, loving mother of Jim (Pat) McKenna, Tom McKenna, Ruth (Jerry) Muench, dear grandmother of Shannon Bowling, Tom McKenna, Angela Gamel, Jennifer Muench-McElfresh, Sherry Muench-Aichele, Gerald J. Muench II, great-grandmother of six and sister of the late Lillian Bertram and Eleanor Helligrath. Saturday January 30, 2010 age 89. Visitation at...

Stanley C. Rovekamp

Stanley C. Rovekamp

Jan 29, 2010

ROVEKAMP, Stanley C. dear friend of the late Barbara Hellweg, family friend of Ken and Kim Hellweg, Don and Nancy Hellweg, Ron Hellweg and Yvonne and James Marpert. Friday January 29, 2010. Age 77 years. Formerly of N.C.H. Friends may call at the Hodapp Funeral Home 6041 Hamilton Ave., College Hill, Tuesday from 1 pm until Blessing at 2 pm....

Mary C. Dube

Mary C. Dube

Jan 29, 2010

DUBE, Mary C. “Kay” (nee Harrigan) beloved mother of Peter Dube, Susan (Dale) Woodrum, Denise Wolf and the late Roger Dube, loving grandma of Megan, Regina, Zachary, Hannah and Max, dear sister of Ray (Carroll), Danny (Sherry), Mike (Ann), Tim (Mary Lee), Joe (Marianne) and Larry (Dee), Ann Harrigan and Danny (Laura) Harprink and the late Marie Zepf and Pat...

Carolyn Jean Creighton

Carolyn Jean Creighton

Jan 28, 2010

.CREIGHTON, Carolyn (nee Angert) Beloved wife of the late Robert Creighton. Loving mother of Edward (Kathy), David (Jodi), Tim (Connie) Creighton and Sue (David) Boone. Grandmother of 16 and great-grandmother of 3. Dear sister of the late Bill (Gayla) Angert. Dear cousin of Bon Kobberdahl and Joan Streckfuss. Also survived by many friends and co-workers. Thursday, January 28, 2010, age...