Obituaries

Shawn R. Miller
Aug 16, 2009
MILLER, Shawn R., beloved husband of Linda Miller, loving father of Shawn (Brianne) Miller, Jessica (Walter) Miller and Michael (Melinda) Miller, grandfather of Walter, De’Andre, Hannah, Brookelyn, Payton and Madison, dear sister of Judy (Carlo) Hammons, also survived by numerous nieces, nephews and close friends. Shawn worked for Sun Chemical for 33 years. Sunday August 16, 2009, age 59. Visitation...
Charles Elminger
Aug 15, 2009
ELMLINGER, Charles “Chuck†beloved husband of Mary Juniet-Elmlinger and the late Imogene Elmlinger, father of Norma (the late Tom) Henry, step-father of Rosemarie (Tom) Houser, Kathleen (Greg) Brandstetter, Teresa (John) Haack, Chris (Carol) Juniet, Monica (David) Brandstetter and Michael (Saundra) Juniet, grandfather of 17 and great-grandfather of 4, dear brother of Hope (the late Bill) King. Saturday August 15, 2009...

Penelope M. Manter
Aug 13, 2009
MANTER, Penelope (nee Petit), beloved wife of Paul Manter, loving mother of Jason and Aaron Manter and Ashleigh (Chad) Myers, loving daughter of Lori and the late Earl Petit, dear sister of Mike Petit, Missy Davis and Ted Petit. Thursday, August 13, 2009, age 63. Friends may call at St. John Neumann Church, 12191 Mill Rd., Pleasant Run, Monday from...
Michael C. Reilley
Aug 12, 2009
Reilley, Michael C., beloved husband of Vicky, dear father of Sean Patrick Reilley and David Benjamin Reilley, loving grandfather of Maddy Reilley, dear son of Sheila and the late Charles Reilley, and dear brother of Catherine (Jim) Baddick, Tim (Sharon) Reilley, Jennifer (Rick) Yoro and Teresa Reilley. Passed away Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2009, age 60. “Big Mike†was a member...

Dover Kasee
Aug 12, 2009
KASEE, Dover Beloved husband of 70 years to Roberta Kasee (nee Creekmore). Loving father of Helen (Terry) Willson and the late Thomas Wayne Kasee. Dear grandfather of Garth, Justin, Aaron, Sonnet, Brice and Kara. Wednesday, August 12, 2009, age 87. Visitation at the Princeton Pike Church of God, 6101 Princeton-Glendale Rd., Liberty Twp, on Monday, August 17 from 10 am...

John Mathews
Aug 12, 2009
MATHEWS, John B. Beloved husband of Doris E. (nee Butti). Loving father of James C., Steven P. (Jenny) and Thomas S. (Melissa) Mathews, Jeanne C. (Tom) Hines and Kristine S. Mathews. Dear grandfather of Heidi (Ian), Mark, Christopher, Alex, Andrew, Heather, Allison and Daniel. Great grandfather of Ava and Atticus. John was a Professor of Theology, Head of the Theology...
Mary Rita Bloomfield
Aug 11, 2009
BLOOMFIELD, Mary Rita beloved wife of the late Donald J. Bloomfield, devoted mother of Maureen (James Cummins) Bloomfield, Kevin (Coco) Bloomfield of St. Louis,MO, Patricia (Kenneth) Peterson and Brian (Yoni Pozner) Bloomfield of Tuscon, AZ, cherished grandmother of Stefan and Colin Bloomfield, Katherine and Margaret Cummins, Kenny Peterson and Zevi Pozner Bloomfield, loving sister of the late Patrick Malloy and...

Robert Lee Starkey
Aug 9, 2009
STARKEY, Robert Lee, beloved husband of the late Ruth Marie Starkey (nee Hartmann), loving father of Bob (Lynn) Starkey, Dan (Sarah) Starkey, Kathy Franks, Dave (Lisa) Starkey and Karen (Ed) Schlef, also survived by 8 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren, brother of Gerry Starkey, also leaves behind his beloved dog Buddy. Passed away Sunday, August 9, 2009, age 85. Visitation...

Jean M. Norton
Aug 9, 2009
NORTON, Jean M. (nee Carnesi), devoted wife of the late Jack K. Norton, loving mother of Jack R. (Vickie) Norton and Jo Ann (Mike) Ballinger, dear grandmother of Sean (Kelly) Ballinger, Mindy (Mark) Sheppard, Robin Ballinger and the late Michael Norton, great grandmother of Trevor, Lindsay and Drew Ballinger, Kylee and Madison Sheppard and Maxwell Ballinger. Passed away Sunday, August...

Juanita Jones
Aug 9, 2009
JONES, Juanita (nee Murphy), loving mother of David Jones and Terry (Daryl) Wilson, caring grandmother of Christopher and Jennifer Jones and Daryl Wilson, dear sister to nine brothers and sisters, devoted aunt of many nieces and nephews. Sunday, August 9, 2009. Visitation at Hodapp Funeral Home, 7401 Vine St., Carthage, Thursday 5-8 p.m. Funeral service Friday 10 a.m. at the...
James E Irwin
Aug 8, 2009
IRWIN, James E., beloved husband of Jackie, definitely devoted father of Alicia, dear brother of Judy (Don) Hoerst, Jayne, Jerry (Barbara), John (Barbara), Joe, and Jay Irwin, and Jeda (the late Tim) Hayes, dear brother-in-law of James and Carolyn Bruckmann and James and Barbara Clark, also many nieces and nephews. Passed away Saturday, August 8, 2009, age 70. Visitation at...

Michael James Ryan Sr.
Aug 7, 2009
Funeral to be held at Dayton National Cemetery, 4100 W. 3rd Street, Dayton, OH 45428 on Wednesday, August 12, 2009 at 1:00 pm.

Geneva Fago
Aug 7, 2009
FAGO, Geneva (nee Terry). Beloved wife of Fred M.Fago. Loving mother of Fred L., Michael S. Fago and Linda (Dale) Miller. Dear sister of Marcella (Richard) Meyer and Josephine (Ralph) Walterman. Friday August 7, 2009. Age 79. Visitation will take place at the Hodapp Funeral Home, 7401 Vine St., Carthage, Wednesday from 10AM until time of Blessing at 12 Noon....

Dorothy M. Michel
Aug 6, 2009
MICHEL, Dorothy M., Thursday, August 6, 2009, age 88. Visitation Tuesday, August 11, 2009, at St.. Vivian Church, 7600 Winton Rd., Finneytown, from 9:30 a.m. until Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m.
Sandy Gentry
Aug 6, 2009
Beloved wife of Rex, loving mother of Russell (Cindy) and Aaron (Sarah) Gentry and Rebecca (Tod) Long, also survived by 12 grandchildren and preceded in death by 2 grandchildren. Passed away Thursday, August 6, 2009, age 61. Visitation at Heartland Christian Church, 1790 St. Rt. 28, Goshen, OH 45122 on Saturday, August 8th from 10 am until the funeral service...
Eleanor P. Robers
Aug 5, 2009
ROBERS, Eleanor P. daughter of the late John and Rose Robers, sister of Margaret Artmayer, Sr. Rosemary Robers and the late Joseph Robers, Marion Buschmann, Sr. Helen Robers, Alma Blessing, John Robers and Rita Blessing also survived by nieces and nephews. Wednesday August 5, 2008 age 93. Visitation held at Bayley Place Retirement Home on Bender and Delhi Rd., Mt....
Kenneth T. Esch
Aug 4, 2009
ESCH, Kenneth Terry, cherished husband of Joyce, loving father of Kim (Gino) Graham and the late Michael David and Terry Esch, beloved Papa of Michael, Christopher, K.C., Jennifer, Jeremy, Jason and Ashlyn. Dear brother of Sylvia (Ken) Filbeck and Charlotte (Bruce) Ingmire, son of the late Lois and Vivian Esch. On Tuesday, August 4, 2009, at age 69, Kenneth went...
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...