Obituaries

Joyce Partin
Feb 15, 2009
PARTIN, Joyce N. (nee Willis) beloved wife of the late Ray Partin. Loving mother of Debbie Partin, Denna Greene and Sharon Bullock. Loving grandmother of Billy Kerr, Christina Garcia, Brandon Bullock, Aviance Greene, Dillon Bullock, Cole Bullock and the late Jamie King. Great grandmother of Chace, Cohen and Bayleigh. Daughter of Agatha Willis. Sisier of Velma Hart and Gerald Willis....

Ina A. McAninch
Feb 14, 2009
McANINCH, Ina A. (nee Watson), loving wife of the late Leonard McAninch. Dear mother of Anita (Roger) Muething and the late Alice Ross and the late Conrad McAninch. Grandmother of Jamie Ross, Kristie Laird, Michael and Danny McAninch and Pam Mearns. Also survived by 10 great-grandchildren and preceded in death by 3 great- grandchildren, Douglas Ross, Adam and Erich Jauch....

Edna Reitler
Feb 12, 2009
Reitler, Edna P. (nee Poore) Dear mother of Sandy Kugler and William A. Pool. Grandmother of Lee Alan Erb and James Trevor Erb. Beloved Great Grandmother of Anthony and Emily Erb. Passed away February 12, 2009, age 90. Visitation will take place at Hodapp Funeral Home, 8815 Cinti-Columbus Rd., (Rt 42), West Chester, on Monday, February 16, from 11 am...
Martha Carr
Feb 10, 2009
Martha Elizabeth Demmerle Carr – loving wife, new mother, dear friend and daughter and beloved Covington teacher. Marty Carr (28) of Anderson Township passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 10. Her life was one of joy, happiness, friends, family and faith. She is survived by her loving husband, Sean, and their newborn daughter, Lily Ann. A gifted and caring educator,...

Shirley Burton
Feb 8, 2009
BURTON, Shirley Mae (nee Burger), of Cincinnati became absent from the body to be present with the Lord on February 8, 2009 at the age of 75. She was predeceased by her loving parents: Frank and Mary (nee Kirn) Burger, her beloved husband Robert Burton and her brothers Charles (the late Virginia) Burger and William Burger. She is survived by...

Paul G. Rakel
Feb 7, 2009
RAKEL, Paul G., Sr., beloved husband of Bridget “Betty†Rakel (nee Quinn), loving father of Patricia (Jeffrey) Wolf, Paul (Lisa) Rakel, Jr., Pamela (Kevin) Huxel, Paula (Jeffrey) Cocola, and Patrice (Matthew) Croci, also survived by 13 grand and 2 great-grandchildren. Dear brother of Leroy, Robert and Edward Rakel and JoAnn Farmer, and the late George Roland and Don Rakel, Wilma...
Alfred J O'Campo
Feb 6, 2009
O’CAMPO, Alfred J., loving husband of Marilyn (nee Gomez) O’Campo. Devoted father of Andrea, Stephanie and Gabriela O’Campo. Son of Margarita and the late Jose J. O’Campo. Son-in-law of Carlos L. and Mireya Gomez. Brother of Dylia O. Lacayo, Josephine O. Aguilar and Giovanni O’Campo. Brother-in-law of Vivian Gomez. Friday, February 6, 2009. Age 54. Friends may call at St....

Helen M Niehaus
Feb 6, 2009
NIEHAUS, Helen M. (nee Schwing) Beloved wife of the late Robert R. Niehaus. Daughter of the late Harry and Edna (Frey) Schwing. Beloved sister of Mary Ann Even and sister-in-law of Adelaide Schwing. Dear sister of the late Ethel Schwing, Hazel Stephenson, Paul Schwing and Clarence Schwing. Also survived by nieces, nephews, and friends. Friday, February 6, 2009. Age 88....

Eva Wilken
Feb 5, 2009
WILKEN, Eva M. (nee Dattke), beloved wife of Herman Wilken. Dear mother of Karin (Raymond) Verbruggen, Diane (Pete) Fluegeman, Loraine (Douglas) MacKay, Barbara (Corey) Davis and Susie Wilken. Also survived by 6 grandchildren. Thursday, February 5, 2009 in Conyers, Georgia. Age 74. Visitation to be held at St. Bartholomew Church, 9375 Winton Rd., 45231, on Monday from 10 am until...
Bernice Ruebusch
Feb 5, 2009
RUEBUSCH Bernice G. “Babe†(nee Kleman), Wife of the late Edward W. Ruebusch. Loving Mother of Mary Ann (Chuck) Stelzle, James (Carolyn) Ruebusch, Paul (Barbara)Ruebusch, and Peggy (James) Whalen. Devoted Grandmother of Kevin Murray,Brian and Mark Ruebusch, Elizabeth and Maria Ruebusch, Katie Lake, and Doug Stelzle. Great-Grandmother of four. Babe was the youngest of 10 siblings, all of whom are...

Edna Rae Lykins
Feb 5, 2009
Lykins, Edna Rae, beloved wife of Allen T. Lykins, loving mother of Patrick Lykins, Paul (Cindy) Lykins and Pam Lykins, devoted grandmother of David and Matthew Lykins and Benjamin and Samuel Fincel. Thursday, Feb. 5, 2009, age 75. Visitation at the Hodapp Funeral Home, 8815 Cincinnati-Columbus Rd. (Rt 42), West Chester, Tuesday, Feb. 10 from 11 a.m. until the funeral...
Herbert Ebert
Feb 4, 2009
EBERT, Herbert E. “Herb”, devoted husband of Faith Ebert (nee Barthel) for 53 years. Loving father of Natalie (David) Reder of West Chester, Kathryn (David) Boyd of Cornelius, NC, Carla (John) Larson of Saukville, WI. Dear Grandfather of Brandon and Brigit Reder and Joshua Boyd. Also survived by many other loving family members and friends. Herbert was an avid singer...
Wayne Metcalf
Feb 4, 2009
Metcalf, Wayne, beloved husband of the late Susan Metcalf, loving fiance of Sandra Daniel, devoted father of Timothy W.(Deana L.) Metcalf and Victoria (Jeffrey) Witte, cherished Papaw of Jessie, Addison, Payton, Zack and Mason, dear brother of Margie King, Shirley York, and the late Bernice Bingham. Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2009, age 66. Visitation at the Hodapp Funeral Home, 8815 Cincinnati-Columbus...

Loretta Payton Lundy
Feb 3, 2009
FUNERAL HAS BEEN POSTPONED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE DUE TO THE DEATH OF JAMES LUNDY, SR. LUNDY, Loretta P. (nee Payton) Beloved wife of James Lundy Sr. Dear mother of Peggy (Gary) Wunderley, Joe (Judy) Zimpelman, Bonnie (Ambrose) Hensley, Shirl (Adam) Burton, Rena (Sammy) Claridy, Jena (Lawrence) Smith, Goldie Robinson, Bessie Geisen, James (Amie) Lundy Jr., Ginny (Jeffrey) Umina, Edna (Lee...

Amelia Muskovin
Feb 3, 2009
Amelia “Millie” Collins Muskovin, 90, of Hamilton, Ohio, formerly from Cincinnati, OH and Greensboro, NC, died on February 3, 2009 in Hamilton, OH. Millie dedicated her life to her family, church and volunteer activities. She was an avid quilter and baker. She was preceded in death by her husband, Alfred J. Muskovin , her son Marc L. Muskovin, great-grandson Aaron...
Arthur G. Dahmann
Feb 2, 2009
DAHMANN, Arthur G. Beloved husband of the late Mary M. Dahmann (nee Muckerheide). Loving father of Janet (Louis) Barth, Thomas (Kay) Dahmann, and James (Rosemary) Dahmann. Grandfather of 11, great grandfather of 19 and great-great grandfather of 5. Dear brother of the late William, Helen and Louise Dahmann and Dorothy Matre. Monday February 2, 2009. Age 97. Friends may call...

Gerald W. Franken
Feb 2, 2009
FRANKEN, Gerald W. Beloved father of JoNel Roth. Loving grandfather of Kerstin, Batiya and Jaycee. Dear brother of Tom (Cheryl) Franken. February 2, 2009. Age 64. Friends may call at the Hodapp Funeral Home 6041 Hamilton Ave, College Hill, Sunday from 2PM until time of Funeral Service at 4PM.
Marian R. Siegmund
Feb 2, 2009
SIEGMUND, Marian R. (nee Kuehnle). Wife of the late Arnold J. Siegmund. Mother of Judith (Don) Creager, Jane A. (Lynn) Hirsch, Arnold D. (Judy) Siegmund, John L. (Sharon) Siegumnd, Marianne L. (Rick) Conroy and Elizabeth S. (Greg) George. Grandmother of 22, Great Grandmother 28 and Great- Great Granmother of 4. Sister of Anthony Kuehnle and the late Elizabeth Insprucker, Julius,...
Marie Cella
Feb 1, 2009
CELLA, Marie (nee Cappa). Beloved wife of the late Frank Cella. Loving mother of Joseph (Edria), Daniel (Marlys) and Raymond (Carol) Cella, Lucille Wilson and Rose Orth. Grandmother of 20, great grandmother of 42 and great- great grandmother of 21. Dear sister of the late Frank, Teresa and Mickey Cella. Sunday February 1, 2009. Age 99. Friends may call at...
Ada Sears
Feb 1, 2009
SEARS, Ada Lee, beloved wife of the late Otha L. Dunsmore and the late Carl M. Sears. Loving mother of Ronald L. Dunsmore and Gregory A. Dunsmore. Step mother of Sally (Jerry) Head. Also survived by grandsons, step-grandsons and great-grandchildren. Sister of Peggy (Raymond) Miller. Visitation will be held at the Hodapp Funeral Home (West Chester) 8815 Cincinnati-Columbus Rd (Rt....