Obituaries

Lila Conner-Aldredge

Lila Conner-Aldredge

May 6, 2009

CONNER-ALDREDGE, Lila Jane, beloved wife of Harold J. Conner and the late Joseph L. Aldredge, devoted mother of Karen L. Aldredge, dear cousin of Paul Tobergte, Barbara Bakes, Carol Ross, David Tobergte and Judy Gubser, dear sister-in-law of Mary Ann Moening, also survived by many loving friends. Wednesday, May 6, 2009. Resident of West Chester. Friends may call at the...

Robert L. Deye, Jr.

Robert L. Deye, Jr.

May 6, 2009

DEYE, Robert L., Jr., loving husband of Karen Deye (nee Ronneberg), devoted father of Holly (Michael Brown) Deye and Heather (Patrick) Black, son of the late Robert L. Sr. and Rosella Deye, brother of Diana (Michael) Kramer and the late Susan Stamp, son-in-law of Carl and Joan Ronneberg, brother-in-law of Karla Ronneberg, also survived by several nieces and nephews. Wednesday,...

Rodney P. Bruegman

Rodney P. Bruegman

May 5, 2009

BRUEGMAN, Rodney P., loving son of Robert Milton and Brenda J. Bruegman, dear father of Destiny (James) Hauser, grandfather of Skyler and Peyton Hauser, brother of Robert Jeffrey and Stephen Roy (Brenda L.) Bruegman, fiance of Leisa Marie Witt, nephew of Fran (Yogi) Ward, Diane Trusty, Stephen Randolph and Ellen (Harold) Reed, uncle of Tasha, Megan, Stevie, Taylor and Olivia...

Patricia M. Bender

Patricia M. Bender

May 5, 2009

BENDER, Patricia M., (nee Wolfe), beloved wife of the late Paul H. Bender, loving mother of Paul J. (Judy) Bender, William F. (Carolyn) Bender, Mary Christine (Phil) Bender, Dr. Patricia E. Bender, Andrea L. (Greg) Byrne, and Betty (Robert) Caudill. Adored Nana (grandmother) of Amy (Ken) Hallock, Greg (Amy) Bender, Eva Erns, Arabeth (Shawn) Jackson, Stephen Byrne and Valorie (Justin)Johnson....

Alan Dale Bowen

Alan Dale Bowen

May 4, 2009

BOWEN, Alan Dale, beloved husband of Diane (nee Moore), loving father of Tiffani (Matthew) Alameda, Stephanie and Chad Bowen, passed away early Monday, May 4, 2009 after a valiant battle with cancer. He is also survived by his parents, Jimmy and Twila June Bowen, brothers David (Denise) and Craig (Christina) Bowen, his sister, Twila Gunther, and is preceded in death...

Angeline Magnatta

Angeline Magnatta

May 3, 2009

MAGNATTA, Angeline (nee Kanaby) beloved wife of the late Joseph L Magnatta, loving mother of Susan Smith (Fred) Zielke and Blair (Scott) Hersha. grandmother of Lyndsey, Bradley and Christman. Also survived by her sister Sylvia Morris and brother Sylvester Kanaby. Sunday, May 3, 2009, age 83. Services held privately. Memorials may be directed to Friendship United Methodist Church,1025 Springfield Pike,...

America "Mike" Pendleton

America "Mike" Pendleton

May 2, 2009

PENDLETON, America “Mike”, beloved husband of Mary E. (nee Garrett), devoted father of Fay (John) Brogle and Darrell (Cindy) Pendleton, loving grandfather of Michael and Sharon Kotzbauer, Pam Brown, Neil and Robbie Pendleton and Kara Pendleton-Will. Also survived by 3 great-grandchildren, 2 great-great granddaughters and several brothers and sisters. Saturday, May 2, 2009, age 94. Visitation at the Hodapp Funeral...

Sylvia E. Merkelbach

Sylvia E. Merkelbach

May 1, 2009

Merkelbach, Sylvia E. (nee McQueen) Beloved wife of George Merkelbach. Sister of Ancil and Norman McQueen. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Friday, May 1, 2009, Age 91. Friends may call at the Hodapp Funeral Home, 7401 Vine Street, Carthage Tuesday from 12 noon until time of funeral service at 1 p.m. at the funeral home.

Iris M. Wessling

Iris M. Wessling

Apr 30, 2009

Wessling, Iris M. (nee Lawton ) Iris was married and is now reunited with her beloved husband of 62 years, the late William G. Wessling who passed away on November 26, 2008. Dear mother of Peggy ( Gary ) Weisberg of Gloucester, MA. Daughter of Martha and Rokeby Lawton. Twin sister of Violet Hall of Escondio, CA. Sister of Ruth...

Robert Helton

Robert Helton

Apr 29, 2009

HELTON, Robert E., Jr. beloved husband of Kathy Helton, loving father of Lisa (Rick) Russell, Robert E. III (Kelly) Helton, and Tracey (Christian) Mitchell, devoted grandfather of Nicole (Billy) Bray, Chris and Shawn Auteberry, Mitchell and Matthew Helton and Katie and Eddie Mitchell, also preceded in death by eight brothers and sisters. Wednesday, April 29, 2009, age 66. Bob was...

Zelma Bunch

Zelma Bunch

Apr 29, 2009

BUNCH, Zelma, devoted wife of Stanley Goldberg, dear mother of Pat Graham Ernst, grandmother of Eileen Jones and Kelli Hayes, great grandmother of Jessica Nolan, John Jones, Devon Calder, Jacob and Abby Hayes, great great grandmother of Kylee Nolan. Wednesday, April 29, 2009, age 82. At Zelma’s request, her body was donated to the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine....

Kenneth W. Williams

Kenneth W. Williams

Apr 28, 2009

WILLIAMS, Kenneth W., father of James Edward Williams of Tennessee, son of Edward Williams, Jr. and the late Anita Williams, brother of Kevin Williams and Jackie Bevins. Tuesday, April 28, 2009, age 52. Visitation at Hodapp Funeral Home, 7401 Vine St., Carthage, Monday from 12 noon until time of funeral service at 2 p.m.

Clayton M. Hall

Clayton M. Hall

Apr 28, 2009

HALL, Clayton M., beloved husband of 61 years to Elfriede Hall, loving father of Peter C. Hall and Linda C. Hall, dear grandfather of James C. Hall. Tuesday, April 28, 2009, age 87. Services held privately.

Carl E. Conway

Carl E. Conway

Apr 28, 2009

CONWAY, Carl E. Cincinnati Actor/Entertainer since he was 18 years old. Career spanned over 60 years. Studied at Rosedale’s, Conservatory of Music and Schuester Martins. Sang with Doris Day at Ault Park. Was Master of Ceremonies at Beverly Hills Supper Club, Latin Quarter, Lookout House and Glen Rendezvous in the 40’s. Also played the Copa Cabana in Miami Florida and...

Martha Cho

Martha Cho

Apr 27, 2009

CHO, Martha Jo, loving and devoted mother of Marie (Mike) Gregory. Cherished grandmother of Tanner. Dear sister of the late Anne Ella Allen and Winnie James Sholar. Dear daughter of the late James Mahlon Sholar and Winnie Aline Blackford Sholar. Aunt of James Douglas (Deborrah) Allen and the late Jesse Joe Allen. Great Aunt of Jamie Layne Allen and Leslie...

Louella Smith

Louella Smith

Apr 24, 2009

SMITH, Louella (nee Hart), beloved wife of George Smith, mother of Deborah (Dan) Slusher and Billy Joe Smith, grandma of Lacy, Patricia and Danielle, sister of Buddy and William Hart. Friday, April 24, 2009, age 75. Memorial service to be held at the Finneytown Church of God, 6781 N. Bend Rd., at 1 p.m. Saturday, May 9, 2009.

Alfred W. Schwarzwalder

Alfred W. Schwarzwalder

Apr 24, 2009

SCHWARZWALDER, Alfred W., beloved husband of 68 years to Rosemary (nee Simpson), dear father of Allen L. (Mari Lee) Schwarzwalder and Betty (Bill) Gadberry, grandfather of Gina (Willie) Hill, Melina (Bob) Siler and Misty (Gary) Sweet, great grandfather of Solomon, Shelby Isabella and Jaxson Allen. Friday, April 24, 2009, age 93. Visitation at Hodapp Funeral Home, 7401 Vine St., Carthage...

Helen E. Davis

Helen E. Davis

Apr 24, 2009

DAVIS, Helen E. (nee Thomas), beloved wife of the late Ray C. Davis, loving mother of Brenda (Jim) Arrowood, Phyllis Johnson and the late Frances Carol Davis and Randal Davis, also survived by 9 grand and 14 great-grandchildren. Dear sister of Doyle (Ruth) Thomas and the late Judi Thomas and Bill Thomas Conner. Friday, April 24, 2009, age 83. Visitation...

Vernon Tarter

Vernon Tarter

Apr 24, 2009

TARTER, Vernon D. loving husband of 62 years to Fay (nee Hines) Tarter. Loving father of Dennis D. (April) Tarter. Granddad of Adam Tarter and the late Wesley Tarter. Age 83, April 24, 2009. Visitation will be held on Monday from 5PM until 8PM at the Tri-County Baptist Church 8195 Beckett Rd.West Chester OH 45069. Services will be held on...

Billie Miller

Billie Miller

Apr 23, 2009

MILLER, Billie (nee Hudson), wife of the late Joseph Miller, mother of Jewell Cordes and Elaine Sammons, cousin of Mary Jane Apking, grandmother of Carrie, Byron, Catherine, Dawn, Ted, Jr. and Cory, great-grandmother of ten and great great grandmother of three. Thursday, April 23, 2009, age 93. Billie worked for 30 years as Director of St. Michael’s Bible Center and...