Obituaries

George E. Merkelbach
Dec 8, 2009
MERKELBACH, George E., husband of the late Sylvia E. Merkelbach, dear father of Karen (Jim) Bell and Melissa Merkelbach, also survived by five grandchldren and one great grandson. Suddenly, Tuesday, December 8, 2009, age 84. Visitation at Hodapp Funeral Home, 7401 Vine St., Carthage, Friday from 10 a.m. until funeral service at 11 a.m.

David A. Reker
Dec 7, 2009
REKER, David A., beloved husband of Susan Reker (nee Drysdale), loving father of Jen (Todd) Murphy and Katie (Jon) Crane, dear Poppy of Ellie and Nathan Murphy, cherished son of Melva and the late William Reker, brother-in-law of Scott (Sharon) Drysdale. David dedicated 36 years of service to the elementary schools of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati. Monday, December 7, 2009,...

Mildred Dirion
Dec 7, 2009
DIRION, MILLY (nee Johnson), beloved wife of the late Joseph Dirion, dear mother of Kathleen (Rolf) Howard, Cynthia (Howard) Johnston, Brenda McDaniel, Barbara (Eddie) Cobb, David (Gail) and the late Richard Abrams, also 17 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren, and one great-great grandson. Dear sister of Dorothy Rackley and the late Ralph, Russell and Virgil Johnson. Monday, December 7, 2009, age 78....

Edward F. Lema
Dec 5, 2009
LEMA, Edward F., beloved husband of the late Leah D. (nee Ruppel), loving father of Michael, Stephen (Nora) and Andrea Lema and Deborah Marksberry, devoted grandfather of Steven, Jennifer, Tara, Aaron, Michelle, Jason, Kip, Mason, Leanne and Jason, dear great-grandfather of Savannah and Brandon. Also survived by many special friends. Saturday, Dec. 5, 2009, age 86. Friends may call at...

Donna Spenny
Dec 5, 2009
Dear mother of William Spenny. Loving companion of the late Earl R. Edens. Niece of Ethel Mae Robb. Cousin of Dolores Parks. Saturday, December 5, 2009. Visitation at the Hodapp Funeral Home, 7401 Vine St., Carthage, Monday from 6 p.m. until time of funeral service at 7:30 p.m. Graveside service at The Richmond Cemetery in Richmond, Kentucky Wednesday at 12...

Thomas W. Warren
Dec 2, 2009
WARREN, Thomas W., loving father of Jared T. Warren, beloved son of John and Barbara Warren, dear brother of Michael (Linda) Warren and Becky Haag, also survived by ex-wife and friend Theresa Warren, nieces, nephews, and various other family members and close friends. Tuesday, December 2, 2009, age 57. Visitation at Hodapp Funeral Home, 7401 Vine St., Carthage, Saturday from...

Marilu Schweer
Dec 2, 2009
SCHWEER, Marilu (nee Finch), beloved wife of the late Thomas B. Schweer, devoted mother of Mary Jo (Roger) Corrado, Tom Schweer, Jr., and Teri (J.R.) Griffith, loving Gramilu of Ben and Chris Corrado, Nick, Kyle and Alex Schweer and Beth and Tracey Griffith, dear sister of Clare, June, Shirley, Dan, Tom, Ann, Kay and the late Charlotte, Joe, Jack, Chuck...
Edward D. Lemming
Dec 2, 2009
LEMMING, Edward D., loving husband of the late Elaine M. (nee Schehr) Lemming, devoted father of Gary and Laura (Mike) Meyer, loving grandfather of Elizabeth and Chris Lemming, Marty and Tim Waldeck, Justin, Zach and Lexie Meyer, brother of Patricia Williams, George L., Dorothy Woodruff, Kathleen Ramsey, William Wool, Rose Richardson, Richard and Eileen Lemming, and the late Thomas Darpel....

Charles E. Shipp
Dec 1, 2009
SHIPP, Charles E., beloved husband of Athina Shipp, father of Joan, Tom and Debbie, brother of John and Jim Shipp, also survived by several grandchildren. Tuesday, December 1, 2009, in Greece, formerly of Greenhills, age 75. Visitation at Hodapp Funeral Home, 7401 Vine St., Carthage, Thursday from 12:30 p.m. until time of service at 1:30 p.m.

Helen Kelsey
Nov 30, 2009
KELSEY, Helen, loving sister of Donald (the late Carol Sue), Patricia and Pete (Gina) Kelsey and the late Jane (Carl) Stander and Col. Joseph Kelsey, sister-in-law of Marsha Kelsey, also survived by many nieces and nephews. Monday, November 30, 2009, age 98. Memorial visitation at St. Vivian Church, 7600 Winton Rd., Finneytown, Thursday from 9:30 a.m. until Memorial Mass of...

Lillian Marcella Milam
Nov 30, 2009
MILAM, Lillian Marcella (nee Weber), beloved wife of the late Randall G. Milam, cherished mother of Jarlath (David) Black, Bruce (Connie) Milam, Brenda (Tom) Heing, John Milam, Mary Gayle Albek, Julie (Brian) Ross and Jane (Jeff) Altimier, also 20 grand and 15 great-grandchildren, and dear sister of Helen Handley Tomko and the late Mary Elizabeth Insko. Monday, Nov. 30, 2009,...

Bernice M. Silbernagel
Nov 29, 2009
SILBERNAGEL, Bernice M. “Peg” (nee Tillar), beloved wife of Roy Silbernagel for 66 years, dear mother of Richard (Kathy) Silbernagel, grandmother of Michael (Nancy) Silbernagel, sister of Tom N. (Evelyn) Tillar and the late Gloria Tillar. Sunday, November 29, 2009, age 87. Family will receive friends at St. Mary Cemetery Chapel, 701 E. Ross, St. Bernard, Wednesday from 9 a.m....

James R. Zureick
Nov 29, 2009
ZUREICK, James R., dear son of the late James D. and Hazel Zureick, brother of David H. (Sandy) Zureick, Ruth Ellen (Tom) Thompson, Sr. Patricia Zureick, OSF, and the late Michael (Bonnie) Zureick, uncle of Cassie Zureick, Jenny and Amy Thompson and Marlene Zureick Williams. Suddenly, Sunday November 29, 2009, age 60. James was a member of SW Ohio Carpenters...
Joanne A. Sanzere
Nov 29, 2009
SANZERE, Joanne A. (nee Rusche), loving wife of Michael Sanzere, loving mother of Joseph Sanzere, daughter of the late Alvin and Irma Rusche, daughter-in-law of Ann and the late Ted Sanzere, sister of Mary Ellen (Bob) Stegeman, Rita (Dan) Lamping, Beth (Mike) Stoll, Tom (Barb) Rusche and the late Allen (Joy) Rusche, also survived by many nieces and nephews. Joanne...

Carol B. Johnson
Nov 27, 2009
JOHNSON, Carol B. (nee Ismael), dear mother of Lew Lucas, Linda (John) Clark, Kathleen Lucas, Jeffrey James, Sheryl Johnson and the late James (the late Paula) Lucas, also survived by 7 grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren and 2 sisters. Friday, November 27, 2009, age 76. Visitation at Hodapp Funeral Home, 7401 Vine St., Carthage, Wednesday from 6 p.m. until funeral service...

Herbert Lee Shinkle
Nov 26, 2009
SHINKLE Herbert Lee, beloved husband of the late Clarice H. Shinkle, devoted father of Cindy (Gene) Gleeson and Kathy (the late Jack) Donovan, loving grandfather of Ryan Thomas Gleeson, dear brother of the late Edna Corbett, Eugene Shinkle and Peggy Fisler. Thursday, November 26, 2009, age 89 years. Friends may call at the Hodapp Funeral Home, 6041 Hamilton Ave., College...

Robert Andrew
Nov 26, 2009
ANDREW, Robert, father of Rachel and Ethan Andrew, grandfather of three, brother of Annalee Ward and David Andrew, ex-husband of Vivian Andrew. Thursday, November 26, 2009, age 65. Friends may call at Hodapp Funeral Home, 6041 Hamilton Ave., College Hill, Wednesday from 10 a.m. until funeral service at 11 a.m. Condolences to hodappfuneralhome.com.

Zander Damon McMahon
Nov 26, 2009
McMahon, Zander Damon, Thursday November 26, 2009. Precious son of Damon and Alyssia (nee Allen) McMahon. Loving grandson of Mark and Gayle Allen and Cindy and Mike McMahon. Great-grandson of Eileen McMahon and Jesse Wrenn. Family will receive friends at the Hodapp Funeral Home, 8815 Cinti-Columbus Rd. (Rt. 42), West Chester, on Thursday from 6 p.m. until time of funeral...

Joyce K. Colburn
Nov 26, 2009
COLBURN, Joyce K. (nee Wade), beloved wife of the late Rev. L. Edward Colburn, dear mother of Nancy J. (Gary D.) Caudill, April Kochanowski and Micah Bucalo, grandmother of Jonathan, Jordan, Nicole, Drew and Eddie, great grandma of Liam, daughter of Orpha and the late Harold Wade, sister of Nancy Bivens. Thursday, November 26, 2009, age 71. Visitation at the...
Kathleen Linda Pomeraning
Nov 26, 2009
POMERANING, Kathleen Linda (nee Preuth) Devoted wife of Edward Pomeraning for 30 years. Loving mother of Edward (Laurie) Pomeraning, Amy (Joe) Rentrop and Wendy Pomeraning. Dear grandmother of Alex, Lilly, Kate, Daniel, Jack, Dylan and Caroline. Beloved sister of Lynn Preuth. Passed away November 26, 2009, age 60 at home surrounded by her loving family. She was a wonderful cook...