Obituaries
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Olof Cupp
Dec 10, 2008
Cupp, Olof J., beloved husband of Edna, devoted father of Bruce (Jeanie) Cupp and Brenda (Craig) VanFleet, loving grandfather of Terri Childress, Michael Allard, Rachel Bake, Brian Cupp and Holly Thibault, also 7 great grandchildren, one great-great-grandson, and three brothers. Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2008, age 86. Visitation at the Hodapp Funeral Home, 8815 Cinti-Columbus Rd. (Rt 42), West Chester, Sunday,...
Barbara Scheffler
Dec 10, 2008
Scheffler, Barbara Ann (nee Plymate) beloved wife for 57 years to Harlan Scheffler. Loving mother of Todd Scheffler and Nancy Phillips. Grandmother of Bryant, Bennett Phillips and Ian and Haley Scheffler. Age 82 December 10, 2008. Visitation will be held from 12 noon to 1 PM on Monday at Hodapp Funeral Home (West Chester) followed by memorial service at 1...
William Bishop
Dec 9, 2008
Bishop William Marvin, beloved husband of Linda (nee Keeney), devoted father of Douglas (Jana) and Mark (Jennifer) Bishop, loving grandfather of Ricky Meyers, Andrew (Erika), Matthew, Emily, Austin and Amber Bishop, dear brother of Evelyn Surber, Mae Dye and the late George O. Bishop, Edith Tyree and Ruth French. Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2008. Visitation will take place at the Hodapp...
Bobby Wall
Dec 9, 2008
WALL, Bobby J., devoted husband of Joan Wall (nee Vaughn) for 43 years. Loving father of Bobby (Christa) Wall and William (Cheryl) Wall. Dear grandfather of James, Justin, Kayley and Brittany Wall, Courtney and Morgan Bullock and James Walker. Brother of Junior, Carlos and Carroll Wall, Farrell Elmore, Ruby Buis, Cathy Snow, and the late Mae Buis. Passed away December...

Loraine M. Lauck
Dec 9, 2008
LAUCK, Loraine M. (nee Ortman), beloved wife of the late Otto C. Lauck, loving mother of Joan (Robert) Hock and Dennis (Leslie) Lauck, dear grandmother of Rob, David and John Hock, Alissa Cavanaugh, Brad, Michael and David Lauck, great grandmother of 7, sister of the late Mildred Kaiser and Howard Ortman. Tuesday, December 9, 2008, age 98. Friends may call...

Margaret Louise McEnery
Dec 9, 2008
McENERY, M. Louise. Beloved daughter of the late Daniel and Helena McEnery. Dear sister of the late Helen McEnery and Mary Goeller. Dear aunt of Kay Winsted, Joan Gregorovich, Carol Chaney and Aileen Mack. Tuesday December 9, 2008. Age 96 years. Friends may call at St. Gabriel Church, 48 W. Sharon Rd, Glendale, Friday from 10AM until Mass of Eternal...
Jamie Weyers
Dec 8, 2008
WEYERS, Jamie (nee Vorwerck) faced each day with hope and a smile as she courageously fought brain tumors. Jamie created a life with her beloved husband, Dave and dear son, Noah Johnson. Jamie was the best friend you could ever have, with her wonderful laugh, great sense of humor and caring heart; when around her, you forgot your cares and...

Philip B. Suer
Dec 8, 2008
SUER, Philip B., beloved husband of the late Rita M. Suer (nee McCarthy), devoted father of Ken (Carol) Suer, Roger Suer, Randy (Joanne) Suer, Shannon (Mike) Morelli and Melanie Suer, loving grandfather of Stephanie, Jennifer, Miles and Erica Suer, Keegan and Josephina Morelli, dear brother of Donald and Arnold Suer and the late Jerome Suer, James Suer and Audrey Dryer....
Luvena Butler
Dec 8, 2008
BUTLER, Luvena (nee Kramer) beloved wife of the late Howard Carl Butler, loving mother of Howard Gayle (Diane) Butler, Granny of Jason, Jeff, and Jake Butler. Daughter of the late Hal and Lora Kramer. Granddaughter of the late Joe and Nina Giltner, Margaret and Henry Kramer. Monday, December 8, 2008, age 89. Visitation will be held at Hodapp Funeral Home,...
Carol Wilson
Dec 7, 2008
WILSON, Carol (nee Prebble), beloved mother of Barbara Shell and Sam Smith, grandmother of Jeremy Khinke, sister of Leah Donna Litz, Lana Silcott, Milton, Steven Mark, Roger, Robert and Philip Prebble. Also survived by numerous nieces and nephews Sunday, December 7, 2008, age 70. Memorial service will be held at First Baptist Church of New Richmond, 213 Western Ave., Friday...

Arthur James Brosemer
Dec 4, 2008
BROSEMER, Arthur J. “Jim,” beloved husband of Karen Brosemer (nee Gaebel) and the late Nancy Brosemer (nee Hopper), loving father of Melissa Brosemer, Christina (Mike) Tocash and Taylor Brosemer, caring step-father of Ben (Angie) Rodgers, devoted grandfather of Hannah, Joseph, Nathan, Conner, Jenna, Marcus and Asheton, brother of Charles (Gladys) Brosemer and Kathy (Marty) Kaelin. Thursday, December 4, 2008, age...