Obituaries
Rev. Stephen G. Alexander
Aug 23, 2023
The Rev. Stephen G. Alexander, 82, died on August 23 at Christ Hospital in Cincinnati, OH. Mr. Alexander was a retired Episcopal priest and was for many years Vicar of St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Newport, KY. He is predeceased by his parents, The Rt. Rev. George and Mary Alexander, and his wife, Leslie Merchant Alexander, who died after a...
Frank Burger
Aug 23, 2023
Frank Edwin Burger (90), of Westchester, Ohio passed away on August 23, 2023.
Born in Cincinnati, Ohio on July 8,1933, he spent most of his childhood in Batavia, Ohio before joining the Navy in 1955. After serving his country, he enrolled at Miami University in Oxford, Ohio graduating in 1959 with a degree in accounting. After a brief stint in...
Doris Claire Kuszler
Aug 22, 2023
Beloved daughter of Claire (Silbersack) and Ivan Kuszler, Survived by three first cousins: Mark Silbersack (Ruth Schwallie), Roger Silbersack (Barbara) and Lynn Streck.
Bom in 1933 on her Dad's birthday. Proud retiree of Procter & Gamble with 34 years of service, Longtime volunteer at the Lord's Bounty and Mercy Franciscan Terrace. Member of St. Clare Church since 1940.
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James Lutts
Aug 21, 2023
James “Jim” Ronald Lutts, passed away peacefully on the afternoon of August 21, 2023, being cared for by family members and staff at The Drake Center in Cincinnati, Ohio. He was 81 years old.
Jim was born in Hohenwald, Tennessee on August 15, 1942, and was the only child to Comer Clyde Lutts and Lucile (Foust) Lutts.
Jim grew up...
Pauline Warner (nee Bowcock)
Aug 21, 2023
Pauline Warner (nee Bowcock)
Beloved wife of the late Robert Warner, Sr., devoted mother of Janice Stemen, Robert Warner, Jr. Sandra Lee Todd, Luther, Gary and the late Eugene Rutherford. also survived numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Pauline Passed away on Monday August 21, 2023 at age 91. Visitation at Hodapp Funeral Home 6041 Hamilton Ave., College Hill 45224 on Friday...
Bosh Charles “Chuck” Cowan
Aug 19, 2023
Bosh Charles "Chuck" Cowan, 82, of Milford, OH, passed away peacefully on August 19, 2023, at his home and in the company of family. He was born on February 4, 1941, in Middleburg, Casey County, KY to James "Bosh" and Mary June Cowan (Sharpe).
Chuck honorably served in the United States Navy from 1958 to 1963 achieving the rank...
James C. Lightfield
Aug 19, 2023
Beloved husband of Carol M. (nee Minda), loving father of James Michael (Elizabeth), Jeffrey (Mary) and Terri (Terry) Preston, dear grandpa of Chris (Bethany), Justin, Bryan and Stephen Lightfield, Cheyenne and Sierra Preston, great-grandpa of Luca and Lainey Lightfield. Jim passed away Saturday August 19, 2023 at age 87. Visitation at Hodapp Funeral Home 6041 Hamilton Ave., 45224 on Saturday...
Donald J. Blake
Aug 19, 2023
Donald Joseph Blake
November 1, 1933-August 19, 2023
Donald Joseph Blake, an Air Force veteran of the Korean War, beloved husband of the late Nancy Lou Blake, father of Greg (Sharon), Jeff (Debby), Doug (Lynne), Pam (John). Papaw/Pappy/Grump of Laura (Chris), Michelle (Joe), Matt (Jessica), Courtney (Mat), Brittany (Pat), Josh (Julie). Great Grandpa of Cameron, Walker, Patrick, Paige and...
John William Burke
Aug 16, 2023
BURKE, John WilliamBeloved husband of Erna M. Burke (nee Matje). Loving father of John W. Burke, Jr. (Melissa), Thomas P. Burke (Kimberly), Elizabeth A. Cope (Jeff), and Brian J. Burke (Lisa). Dear grandfather of Craig (Lindsey), Stephanie (Adam), Brittany (Terry), Ashley (Andrew), Emily (J.D.), Alexandria (Matt), Tyler (Kennedy), Kayde (Casey), Kelsy (David), and Ben (Beth). Dear great grandfather of Alizea,...
David Bedwell
Aug 14, 2023
David Bedwell, 65, of Mason, Ohio, was called to his heavenly Home on August 14, 2023. David was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, on June 17, 1958, to Hubert (Sam) and Barbara (Padgett) Bedwell.
David attended Lebanon High School and continued his education at Sinclair Community College. Professionally, he worked with his family at Kardol Quality Products. He volunteered as a...
Barbara Ellen Stamper
Aug 11, 2023
Our beloved Mother went to her enteral home on August 11, 2023 in Princeton, West Virginia. She was born to Eadora and Dallas Ludenburg in Maysville, KY on April 5, 1940. She was 83.
When she was younger, she enjoyed traveling and finally setting roots in Cincinnati, OH for many years. She was a homemaker and loved to care for...
Joseph DiSalvo
Aug 11, 2023
Dr. Joseph “Joe” DiSalvo
Beloved husband of Susan DiSalvo. Loving father of Rose (Allan) Slattery, Vito DiSalvo, and Carl (Elizabeth) DiSalvo. Dear grandfather of Michelle, Teresa, Doris, Carolyn, Alexandria, Adriana, Evelyn, and Elliott. Dear great grandfather of Tate, Ethan, Kylee, Audrina, Lelia, Lilianna and AJ. Joe was the son of the late Vito and Rose DiSalvo. Preceded in death by his first wife,...
Linda J. Test
Aug 10, 2023
TEST, Linda J. (nee Wheeler). Beloved wife of Andrew W. Test for 41 years. Loving mother of Nicole (Mark) Pickering, Natasha (Steve) Rook and Joshua Test. Cherished grandmother of Evan, Lindsey, Maddalyn, Gabriel, Ashton and Bryan. Linda is preceded in death by her parents Oliver “Pete” Wheeler and Lorean Wheeler (nee Vaughn) and granddaughters Savannah Pickering and Olivia Test. Passed...
James I. Bishop
Aug 8, 2023
James I. Bishop, beloved husband of Ola Christine Bishop (nee Wooton), loving father of Shauna Bishop, Linda Bishop, Cindy Haverson, James Bishop Jr., Doni Bishop and Tina Burgess. Stepfather of Tereasa Seibert, Cheryl Putty, Lee Edwards and Bemis Edwards. Also survived by numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren. Brother of Sue Brown and Doris Cupp. Jim retired from the United...
James Melvin Ruch
Aug 8, 2023
James Melvin Ruch, beloved husband of 56 years to Georgia L. Ruch (nee Turner), loving father of Christine Corcoran and Deborah Ramsey, caring grandfather of Meghan Corcoran, Thomas Corcoran, Sabrina Ramsey and William Ramsey, brother of John (Barb) Ruch, Juanita (late Allen) Grinter and Patty (Steve) Breitenbach. He was preceded in death by his father John, his mother Helen...
Juanita Kathryn Stephens
Aug 5, 2023
Juanita Kathryn Stephens, beloved wife of the late Donald Stephens, mother of William Stephens (Mary Lou), Vicky Daniel (Michael), Terry Stephens (Teresa), Carol Puckett (Gary), Mike Stephen and Leslie Ballhaus (Todd). Also survived by 14 grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren, 4 great great grandchildren and her sister Gayle Young. She was preceded in death by her sister Jacqueline. Passed away...
Kathleen "Kathy" Britt
Aug 5, 2023
Kathleen C. (nee Fitzpatrick) Britt. Feb 5, 1949 - Aug 5, 2023
Beloved mother of Karen (Barry) Walker, Ron (Shannon) Britt, Julie (Patrick) Enneking, David Britt and Lisa (Steve) Wernke. Cherished grandmother of Madison, Sam, Anna, William, Lucy, Henry, and Nathaniel. Preceded in death by her late husband, Bill, parent, Walter and Clara, and siblings Barb, Ralph, Bill, Jim,...
Glendora "Doe" Bicknell
Aug 5, 2023
Glendora "Doe" Bicknell, Lifelong resident of Liberty Township died at the age of 101. She was born at Hughes Station, Ohio to Stanley and Carrie [Dudley] Robinson, she graduated from Hamilton High School. She married Clarence Bicknell May 9, 1945. Clarence passed away in 1974. She was a cook for 19 years at the Lakota School District. She is survived by...
Ruth R. Ruter
Aug 5, 2023
RUTER, Ruth R. (nee Windt). Loving wife of the late Bill Ruter. Beloved mother of Brian Ruter, Gail Florea, Karen (Ken Hof) Ruter and Sharon (Joe) Kauffman. Devoted grandmother of Amber (Matthew), Chelsee (Timmy), Zach, Josh (Ally) Ryan (Brittany), Emily, Kassee (Dylan), Dylan (Brittany) and Lindsey (Jayson). Cherished great-grandmother of Emmie, Addy, Avery, Leyton, Lexi, Lucy, Cooper, Bristol, Remi...
William "Ray" Howcroft
Aug 3, 2023
HOWCROFT, William Raymond beloved husband of the late Jeanne Howcroft.
Loving father of Mike (Patsy) Howcroft, Kelley Reynolds, Kevin (Barbara Rellehan) Howcroft, Keith (Anita) Howcroft and the late Kim and Glenn Howcroft.
Cherished grandfather of Brian (Justin), Kasey (Daniel), Karen (Josh) and Ben Reynolds; Kathleen (Sheldon) Eubanks; Daniel, Elizabeth, Tim and Chris Howcroft; Ethan (Patty) Witt; Kerry (Jamie) Slater and...
