Obituaries
Julia Gerdoney
Aug 2, 2009
GERDONEY, Julia (nee Verrico), beloved mother of Robert (Doris) and Richard (Joann) Gerdoney, loving grandmother of Gina (Peter) Patti, Michelle Gerdoney and Krista (Steven) Smith, great grandmother of Anthony, Alexis and Christian, survived by 3 brothers, 1 sister and preceded in death by 6 sisters. Sunday, August 2, 2009, age 88. Visitation at St. Maximilian Kolbe Church, 5720 Hamilton-Mason Rd.,...

William J. Kasselman
Aug 2, 2009
KASSELMAN, William “Bill†beloved son of the late William and Teresa Kasselman, much loved brother of Margaret (Elmer) Reckers and the late Joseph, Ruth and Mary Jean Kasselman, survived by one niece, three nephews and nine great nieces and nephews. Sunday August 2, 2009 age 81. Friends may call at the Hodapp Funeral Home 6041 Hamilton Ave., College Hill Wednesday...

Margaret M. Mersch
Aug 2, 2009
MERSCH, Margaret M. “Peg” (nee McGovern), beloved wife of Kenneth L. Mersch, loving mother of Gregory (Judith) Mersch, Cynthia (Steven) Arrico and Melissa (Michael) Beruscha, loving grandmother of Jacqueline, Nicole, Alexander and Jennifer, sister of Paul McGovern and the late Mary Jo Grochulski. Sunday, August 2, 2009, age 75. Visitation at St. Vivian Church, 7600 Winton Rd., Finneytown, Thursday from...
Cheryl D. Williams
Aug 1, 2009
WILLIAMS, Cheryl D.(nee Oxley), beloved wife of Stephen L. Williams, loving mother of Karen (Scott) Fletcher, Keith (Claudia) Williams, Kent M. Williams and the late Kevin Ryan Williams, devoted grandmother of Kennedy and Cole Fletcher, dear sister of Linda(Victor) Mowat. Saturday, August 1, 2009, age 61. Cheryl was a teacher at Cincinnati Christian School for 25 years. Visitation at Faith...

Elizabeth E. Ficke
Aug 1, 2009
FICKE, Elizabeth E. “Betty” (nee Harrington). Beloved wife of the late Earl L. Ficke. Sister of Jessica Young and the late Buddy and Bobby Harrington. Stepmother of Joyce (Jack) Greschel and the late Robert Ficke. Grandmother of Sharon, Kay and Terry. Sister-in-law of Dolores Harrington. Also survived by several nieces and nephews. Saturday, August 1, 2009. Age 86. Private funeral...
Muriel G. Fagg
Aug 1, 2009
FAGG, Muriel (nee Gallagher), beloved wife of the late James Stephen Fagg, dear mother of Malene (Mike) Buckley and the late Patrick Fagg, beloved grandmother of Eric (Bonnie) and Scott Fricke, Stephany (Tim) Burnett, David (Maggie) Buckley and Mark Fagg, and great-grandmother of Scott and Amanda Fricke, Jack and Luke Buckley and the late Julia Burnett. Saturday, August 1, 2009,...

Robert J. Speeg
Jul 31, 2009
SPEEG, Robert J. (Bob), beloved husband of Gertrude (nee McDaniel), father of Carol Pedigo, Cheryl Gran and Patrick Speeg, grandfather to 11, great-grandfather to 21 and great, great-grandfather to 2, brother of Louise Grote (nee Speeg) and preceded in death by 5 brothers and sisters. Passed away July 31, 2009, age 88. Mr. Speeg served proudly in the Navy from...

James M Goforth
Jul 30, 2009
GOFORTH, James M., beloved husband of Dessie, also survived by five children, many grand and great-grandchildren, and a brother. Passed away Thursday, July 30, 2009, age 92. Visitation at the Hodapp Funeral Home, 8815 Cincinnati-Columbus Rd. (Rt. 42), West Chester, on Tuesday, Aug. 4 from 10 am until the funeral service at 11 am. Interment at West Chester Twp. Cemetery.
Louise E. Flynn
Jul 30, 2009
FLYNN, Louise E., dear friend of Sr. Antonita Mettert, S.F.P. Thursday, July 30, 2009, at Mercy Franciscan Terrace at the age of 101. Louise was a Director of Nursing at Children’s Hospital for a number of years, was an instructor at Pittsburgh Children’s Hospital and was a member of the Ohio Board of Nursing Homes. No visitation. Memorial service Wednesday,...
Margaret W. Champlin
Jul 29, 2009
CHAMPLIN, Margaret (nee Watkins), passed away Wednesday, July 29, 2009, at the age of 83. She is survived by her beloved husband of 62 years Russell Champlin, daughters and sons-in-law, Jennifer and Bill Corley, Susan and Dr. Jeff Russell, grandchildren Beth Gregor, Amy Russell and Matt Corley, great grandchildren Jack and Drew Gregor, brothers William and Frank Watkins. She was...
Dorothy Fite
Jul 28, 2009
FITE, Dorothy A., beloved wife of the late William E. Fite, mother of Ken (Ann) Straub and the late Don (Joyce) Straub and the late Bill Fite, loving grandma of Kristi, Donald, Susan, Jonathan, Duke, Colt, Billie Lynn and Deborah. Tuesday, July 28, 2009, age 87 years. Friends may call at St. Clare Church, 1443 Cedar Ave., College Hill, Saturday...
Patricia L. Richter
Jul 27, 2009
RICHTER, Patricia L. (nee Busam). Beloved wife of the late Daniel Vail and the late Donald Richter. Beloved mother of Daniel (Kim) Vail, Victoria (Steve) Copper, Kimberly (Bob) Kraft, Sandra (Russell) Miller. Cherished grandmother of Ryan and Aaron Vail, Kevin and Brent Kraft, Nick and Brooke Miller. Also survived by 7 step-children, 30 step-grandchildren, and 2 step-great grandchildren. Caring sister...

Irma M. Gelhaus
Jul 27, 2009
GELHAUS, Irma M. (nee Pfeiffer), beloved wife of the late Herbert B. Gelhaus, dear mother of Barbara (Ron) Freudenberg, Herb (the late Cynthia), John (Linda), Dick (Peggy) and Joe (Kimberly) Gelhaus, also survived by 17 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren, sister of Clara Doerger and Joan Morton, preceded in death by 2 sisters and 8 brothers. Monday, July 27, 2009,...

Margery D. Young
Jul 26, 2009
YOUNG, Margery (nee Donovan), 85 formerly of Cincinnati passed away July 26, 2009. She was a Coast Guard Radio Operator in WWII, a member SPAR, had attended college in Santa Barbara, California. She is preceded in death by her husband James Young. Surviving are daughters; Desi Dreffin, Patricia Young and Andrea Young; sister Doe Donovan; grandchildren Megan and Miles Pappas,...

Frieda G. Wasmer
Jul 26, 2009
WASMER, Frieda Glaser, wife of the late Clarence T. Wasmer, mother of Martha W. Crane, June W. Herschede and Charles E. Wasmer, also survived by 8 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. Sunday, July 26, 2009, age 101. Mrs. Wasmer owned Panda Products, Inc., was a graduate of the University of Cincinnati, and was member of Alpha Chi Omega and Cincinnati...
Elizabeth D. Endres
Jul 26, 2009
ENDRES, Elizabeth “Betty†beloved mother of Joyce L. Richter and Ronald J. (Tara) Enders, Loving grandmother of Tim, Jim (Sandra), Cindy (Jeff) and Kim (Matt) Richter, step-grandmother of Jacleen and great grandmother of Justin, Luke, Heather and Sadie. Sunday July 26, 2009. Age 91. Friends may attend Mass of Christian Burial at St. Vivian Church 7600 Winton Rd., Finneytown, Saturday...

Judith A. Walsh
Jul 26, 2009
WALSH, Judith A. (nee Yuellig), loving wife of Robert Walsh for 49 years, dear mother of Mark (Irene) Walsh, Mary Cahill and Mike Walsh, grandmother of Katie and Rachel Walsh, Jennifer Cahill Zesterman, Doug and Beth Cahill, great grandmother of Kyla and Ryan Zesterman and Madisoyn Cahill, sister of Bob Yuellig. Sunday, July 26, 2009, age 69. Visitation at Hodapp...
Thomas Allen Boster
Jul 25, 2009
BOSTER, Thomas Allen, loving husband of Annette Boster (nee Cimaglia), dear father of Julie Ford, Tony (Mari Jo) Boster and David (Karen) Boster, devoted grandfather of Stephen, Starr, Kaylie, Cole, Aaron and Thomas Allen, brother of James, John and Dan Boster, brother-in-law of Mario Cimaglia. Saturday, July 25, 2009, age 67. Visitation at St. Cecilia Church, 3105 Madison Rd., Oakley,...

Fr. Bart L. Pax, O.F.M.
Jul 23, 2009
PAX, Fr. Bart L., O.F.M., age 67, died Thursday, July 23, 2009 at St. Margaret Hall. A Franciscan Friar of the Province of St John the Baptist for 48 years and a Priest for 41 years. Friends are invited to join the friars and family for the reception of the body (Prayer Service) on Wednesday, July 29, 2009 at 9:30...