Obituaries

Robert A. Hoog

Robert A. Hoog

Dec 25, 2008

HOOG, Robert A., died Thursday, December 25, 2008, at the age of 67. Private services to be held.

Scott Hatfield

Scott Hatfield

Dec 24, 2008

HATFIELD, Scott, beloved son of Dora and the late Tom Hatfield, dear brother of Thomas E. and the late Glenn Hatfield, devoted uncle of Mark Hatfield and Terri Fournet, also survived by several cousins. Wednesday, December 24, 2008, age 49. Graveside service at Arlington Memorial Gardens, 2145 Compton Rd, Mt. Healthy, Wednesday Dec. 31 at 11 a.m. Hodapp Funeral Home,...

Guy J. LoBuono

Guy J. LoBuono

Dec 24, 2008

LoBUONO, Guy J., beloved husband of Claire LoBuono (nee Hayden), devoted father of Amy (Warren) James, Dan and Greg (Charlotte) LoBuono, loving papa of Sarah, Elizabeth and Kyle, dear nephew of Rose Zurieck. Wednesday, Dec. 24, 2008, age 74 years. Friends may call at the Hodapp Funeral Home, 6041 Hamilton Ave., College Hill Sunday 2-5 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial,...

Ruby Parton

Ruby Parton

Dec 22, 2008

PARTON, Ruby (nee Gabberd), devoted wife of the late Stanley E. Taulbee, loving mother of Ronald R. Combest and Pam (Phillip) Moore, caring grandmother of Rebecca C. Lilly, Jason A. Carmichael and Sandra M. (Doug) Frey, great grandmother of Courtney, Miranda, Timothy, Isabella, Dylan and Chloe, also survived by two beloved friends Chico and Joey. Monday, December 22, 2008, age...

David M. Armstrong

David M. Armstrong

Dec 22, 2008

ARMSTRONG, David M. “Mike,”, loving husband of Carol Armstrong (nee Webster), devoted step-father of Dana (Jeff) Merdia, David Ward and Deanna (Pirmo) Vasquez, caring grandfather of Justin, Landon, Madison, Brandon and Sarah. Monday, December 22, 2008, age 59. Memorial service Friday 3 p.m. at Hodapp Funeral Home, 7401 Vine St., Carthage.

Cheryl Heath

Cheryl Heath

Dec 21, 2008

Heath, Cheryl Diane, wife of Charles Heath, also survived by three brothers and one sister. Suddenly, Dec. 21, 2008. Friends are welcome to attend the memorial service at the Hodapp Funeral Home, 8815 Cinti-Columbus Rd. (Rt 42), West Chester, Saturday, Dec. 27 at 1:30 p.m. followed by visitation with the family until 3 p.m.

Lesli Mae Magbee

Lesli Mae Magbee

Dec 20, 2008

MAGBEE, Lesli Mae (nee Chamberlin), passed away at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Memphis, TN, December 20, 2008. She was a nurse at Jewish and Good Samaritan Hospitals in Cincinnati, and St. Francis and LeBonheur Children’s Hospitals in Memphis. Lesli fought a four-year battle against breast cancer and was active for a while with the Race for the Cure. She leaves...

Trinton Manning

Trinton Manning

Dec 19, 2008

Manning, Trinton L., loving son of Sean C. Manning and Lillian Elliott. Dear grandson of Charles K. and Gerlene A. Manning and Ann Smith. Fiance’ of Emily Gabbard. Brother of Adam, Damon, Codey, Ceira and the late Travis Manning. Also survived by many aunts, uncles nieces and nephews. Suddenly, Friday December 19, 2008. Age 22. Visitation will take place at...

Robert A. Church, Jr.

Robert A. Church, Jr.

Dec 18, 2008

CHURCH, Robert A., Jr., dear father of Myra and Maddie Church, son of Mildred and the late Robert A. Church, Sr., brother of Barbara Smith, Susan Rahe and John (Nancy) Church, dear friend of Andrea Sachs, also survived by many nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews. Suddenly, Thursday, December 18, 2008, age 54. Visitation at Hodapp Funeral Home, 8815...

Diane Wright

Diane Wright

Dec 18, 2008

WRIGHT Diane Marie Wright (nee Anderson), Cincinnati, Ohio, formerly of Toledo Ohio, passed away suddenly on December 18, 2008. Diane was born to Donald and Jeraldine Anderson in Toledo, Ohio on August 28, 1958. She leaves behind her devoted husband of 28 years, Keith, loving daughter Jennifer (Brian) Drake, and grandson Aiden Drake. She is also survived by her mother...

Artie Lee Trammell

Artie Lee Trammell

Dec 16, 2008

TRAMMEL, Artie, beloved wife of M.A. Trammell, loving mother of James (Ronda) Trammell and loving Mamaw of Timothy, dear sister of W.D, Alvis and Otis Bryant and Novelle Ferguson. Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2008, age 63. Artie worked at Avon Products fror 33 years. Visitation at the Hodapp Funeral Home, 8815 Cincinnati-Columbus Rd. (Rt 42), West Chester, Thursday 6-8 p.m. Funeral...

Kimsey Parker Bell

Kimsey Parker Bell

Dec 15, 2008

BELL, Kimsey Parker, of Wooster, OH, died December 15, 2008, at Hillandale Nursing Home in Hamilton, OH. Memorial services will be held at the United Methodist Church, N. Market St. in Wooster, at a future date. He was born March 20, 1920, in Leetonia, OH, and was the son of Blanche (Galbreath) and Ernest Bell. Kim graduated from Fairfield Centralized...

Vicky Lynn Cassidy

Vicky Lynn Cassidy

Dec 14, 2008

CASSIDY, Vicky L. (nee McAfee), loving mother of Amanda (Joshua) Birkemeyer, beloved grandmother of Abbygaile Birkemeyer, dear sister of Kathy McAfee and Roger McAfee, also survived by many other friends and family. Sunday, December 14, 2008, age 51. Visitation at Hodapp Funeral Home, 8815 Cincinnati-Columbus Rd. (Rt. 42), West Chester, Thursday from 12 noon until time of funeral service at...

Mary Helen Yates

Mary Helen Yates

Dec 13, 2008

YATES, Mary Helen (nee Hecker), beloved wife of the late James H. Yates, loving mother of Betty Ann (the late Robert) Freemal and James (Kay) Yates, dear grandmother of Beth, Becky, Nikki, Steven and Ryan and great grandmother of Anna, Colin and Ethan. Saturday, December 13, 2008, age 91. Friends may call at St. Clare Church, 1443 Cedar Ave, College...

Stephen Smith

Stephen Smith

Dec 13, 2008

Smith, Stephen J., dear son of Eugene and Opal Smith, brother of Robert Smith, Teresa Johnson, Jean Steele, Joan Waldbillig, and Melisa Latapy, dear friend and “adopted father” of Courtney Hannah, also survived by 11 nieces and nephews. December 13, 2008, age 49. Steve was an Eagle Scout and owned and operated Budget Tow. Visitation at the Hodapp Funeral Home,...

David Brahm

David Brahm

Dec 13, 2008

Brahm, David Raymond “T.G.O.” Beloved husband of Robin Brahm (nee Cornelison). Loving father of Jennifer Marie Brahm. Dear son of Catherine “Kay” Brahm and the late Robert Brahm and the late Robert Brahm. Passed away, Saturday, December 13, 2008, age 56. David was a 1970 graduate of St. Xavier High School. Visitation will take place Friday, December 19 at Hodapp...

Alexander Clayton Thien

Alexander Clayton Thien

Dec 12, 2008

THIEN, Alexander C., beloved son of Joseph H. Thien and Lisa M. Thien, dear brother of Brian Thien, loving grandson of Robert and Audrey Merrill and the late Stanley Thien and the late Mary Thien, also survived by many loving aunts, uncles and cousins. Friday, December 12, 2008, age 17. Friends may call at the Hodapp Funeral Home, 6041 Hamilton...

Regina A. Durban

Regina A. Durban

Dec 12, 2008

Durban, Regina A. (nee Kulle) Beloved wife of the late Gordan A.Durban. Devoted mother of Gary (Mary) Durban, June (fiance’ Steve) Durban, Paul (the late Patti) Durban and Donna (Mike) Brasset. Also survived by 11 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren. Friday December 12, 2008, age 78. Friends may call at the Hodapp Funeral Home, 6041 Hamilton ave. College Hill, Wednesday...

Louise Ward

Louise Ward

Dec 12, 2008

WARD, K. LOUISE (nee Kavanaugh), wife of the late Felix Ward, mother of Paul J. Mauch and Michael T. Mauch, step-mother of Paula Hampton, also survived by 13 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren, sister of Agnes C. Johnson, Thomas E. Kavanaugh and Kenneth K. Kavanaugh all of Connorsville, IN, and the late Charles E. Kavanaugh. Friday, December 12, 2008, age 89....

Mark W. Merkle

Mark W. Merkle

Dec 10, 2008

MERKLE, Mark W. Beloved husband of Lois (nee Geers) Merkle. Dear brother of Mitzi and Don Tierney, Lowell Merkle, Carol and Roy Riley and Daniel Merkle. Also survived by many neices and nephews. Wednesday December 10, 2008. Age 73. Visitation at Hodapp Funeral Home 7401 Vine St., Carthage, Friday from 12 noon until time of Funeral Service at 1PM. Memorials...