Obituaries
William "Bill" Koewler
Mar 14, 2023
William “Bill” Koewler
Beloved husband of 61 years to Shirley Koewler (nee Rhoten), loving father of Greg, Steve (Julie) and Brian (Karin) Koewler and Pam (Scott) Lovdal, dear grandfather of Morgan, Mack, Kaitlyn, Connor, Madelyn, Jake, Abby, Elle, Jarred and Mitch. Bill retired from Procter & Gamble in 1994 and he and Shirley spent many years traveling the U.S....
Beverly Wenz
Mar 14, 2023
WENZ, Beverly Ann "Bev"Beloved Wife of Gregory Wenz for 44 years. Loving Mother of Beth (Brian) Woods. Dear Meemaw of Morgan and Eric Woods. Cherished Sister of Gary (Deb) Schroder. Daughter of the late Ralph and Bess Schroder. Aunt of Julie (Matt) Richardson, Erin (Marcus) Jenkins, Heather Roa, and Brittany (Doug) Schluneker. Also survived by many relatives and friends. Bev...
Carlie Ann Donley
Mar 12, 2023
Carlie Ann Donley A beautiful baby girl gone too soon Carlie Ann Donley passed March 12th, 2023 with her mother father and siblings by her side at children’s hospital. Carlie was born December 17th, 2022 to Heather Campbell and Charles Donley in Cincinnati Ohio and only lived a very short three months of her life. She was not able to grow up...
Ralph "Bud" Freestone
Mar 12, 2023
Ralph "Bud" Freestone, 81 passed away on March 12, 2023 at Hospice of Cincinnati. He was predeceased by his wife the love of his life Dianne Hicks Freestone. As per Ralph’s request, no funeral or memorial service will be held. In his honor, donations can be made to Hospice of Cincinnati - Blue Ash.
Nancy J. Muse
Mar 11, 2023
Nancy J. Muse, beloved wife of the late Amos Muse, loving mother of Nanette and the late Walter and Jeffry, dear grandmother of numerous and great-grandmother of many. Nancy passed away on Saturday March 11, 2023 at age 79. Visitation at Hodapp Funeral Home 6041 Hamilton Ave., Saturday March 18 from 10 AM until funeral service at 11 AM. ...
Marie Back
Mar 11, 2023
Marie Concepcion Giglio Back passed into the loving arms of God on March 11, 2023. Marie was born March 24, 1928 in Buenos Aires, Argentina and came to the United States in her teens. She met her husband, Paul, and together they raised a family of nine children in their home behind Moeller High School. Marie was a devoted wife...

Barbara A. Brunner
Mar 10, 2023
BRUNNER, Barbara A. Beloved daughter of the late Sylvester G. and Lorraine M. Brunner (nee Niedergeses). Loving sister of Thomas (Donna) Brunner, Edward (Gail) Brunner and Theresa (Tony) Whalen. Also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, grandnieces, and grandnephews. Passed away March 10, 2023 at the age of 61. Visitation at St. Clement Church, 4536 Vine St., St. Bernard, Thursday...
Herman B. Lesch, Jr.
Mar 10, 2023
Beloved husband of Judy Lesch (nee Burrow). Loving father of Michael (Amy) Lesch, and Monica (Craig) Cozad. Dear grandfather of Brittany, Tyler (Jade), Ryan, Taylor, Tori, Carrie (Drew), Courtney, and Cody. Dear great grandfather of Liam, Teddy, and Oliver. Cherished brother of Howard (Maureen), the late Ron (surviving Jeri), and the late Bernadette (Tom). Son of the late Agnes and...
Teresa A. Harris
Mar 9, 2023
Teresa HarrisAugust 2, 1965 - March 9, 2023Teresa Ann Harris, age 57, passed away on March 9, 2023. She was preceded in death by her mother, Carol Creech; father-in-law Charles Harris Sr, and mother-in-law, Mary Josephine Harris. She is survived by her father: Edward (Pam) Creech, brothers: Edward (Crystal) Creech Jr, Timothy (Misty) Creech, Michael (Melissa) Creech; her husband: Charles...
James K. Wood
Mar 8, 2023
WOOD, James K. passed on March 8, 2023 at the age of 91. Beloved husband of the late Patricia Ann "Patty" Wood (nee Fulton). Loving father of Jim (Thelma), Tom (Suzy), Kathy (Tom) and Mike (Michele). Cherished grandfather of 9 and great-grandfather of 3. Jim was a lifelong resident of St. Bernard where he played a large part in...
Reginald Tomas Lee
Mar 8, 2023
Dr. Reginald Tomas Lee
May 3, 1964 - March 8, 2023
Reginald is survived by his beloved wife Tamara, children Sunny (Sam Rugg), Sophia, Rey, Isabella, Ashton and his grandson, Shepard. He also leaves behind his dear nephews Marcus and Michael Lee and his cherished siblings Marc Lee (Adriana), and Wynnette Lee. He was the son of the...
Jeffrey R. Sparto
Mar 8, 2023
Jeffrey R. Sparto, beloved son of Patricia (Mark Bernardo) Sparto and the late Jeff Sparto. Caring brother of Sara E. (Daniel) Aguilar and Samantha Bernardo. Grandson of Carol Klare, Carol Sparto and the late William Klare and Joseph Sparto. Also survived by many aunts, uncles and cousins. Passed away at the age of 30. Visitation will be held Wednesday, March...
Melva L. Weisner
Mar 7, 2023
WEISNER, Melva L. Beloved daughter of the late Melvin and Alberta Weisner. Dear sister of the Joan (the late Ronald) Hollstegge. Dear aunt of Tim Hollstegge and Ronnie (Debbie) Hollstegge and great-aunt of Brian (Desiree) Hollstegge. Passed away March 7, 2023 at the age of 94. Visitation will take place at the Hodapp Funeral Home 7401 Vine St., Carthage,...
James David Wesley
Mar 7, 2023
James “Wes” David Wesley, beloved husband of Margaret Patricia Wesley. Loving father of Michael David Wesley, Lori (Mike) Bauer, Tracy (Melven) Williams and Todd Wesley. Also survived by 5 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by his parents Ransom and Annabelle Wesley, and his siblings Ed Wesley, Charles Wesley and Barb Williams. Passed away March 7, 2023, at the...
Nancy Ruth Rice (nee Selby)
Mar 6, 2023
Nancy Ruth Rice (nee Selby), born in Cincinnati, Ohio, passed away on March 6, 2023 at the age of 90. Beloved wife of the late James F. Rice, MD, for 59 years, Nancy grew up in College Hill and her fondest memories were of this community, taking childhood vacations at Potawatomi Inn at Pokagon State Park, Indiana, attending Hughes High...
Paul Charles Abbinante
Mar 4, 2023
Paul Charles Abbinante, 88, passed away peacefully on March 4, 2023. 
He is preceded in death by his father Christopher, mother Pearl (nee Hartzel) and brother Christopher. Paul is survived by Barbara (nee Colling), his beloved wife of 68 years; 4 children: James (Susan), Jenny (Mike), Julie (David) and Joan (Carl); 8 grandchildren: Jamie, Jill, Jodie, Dan, Collin, Becca,...
Gian Manuel Cedeño Melendez
Mar 3, 2023
3 de junio de 2004 – 3 de marzo de 2023
Aunque nos toque separarnos en la carne, sabemos que el amor trasciende.
Tus padres, Manuel e Isabelita; tus hermanos Isamar, Nael, Michael y Emily junto a demás amigos y familiares anunciamos el fallecimiento de quien en vida fuera nuestro amado Gian Cedeño.
Gian fue un joven alegre, humilde...
Dennis C. Fox
Mar 3, 2023
FOX, Dennis C., beloved husband of 59 years to Ann E. Fox, loving father of Denny (Patty) Fox, Patrick (Judy) Fox and Mary (Brian) Kirby, grandfather of Charlie, Matthew, Lauren Fox; Jordan Fox; Grant, Julia and Joe Kirby, brother of Barbara Fox, Carol (Gary) Gotham, Beverly Fox-Schantz (Bob Schantz) and the late Jimmy Fox. Denny passed away peacefully, surrounded by...
Karen Andrea Spletzer
Mar 2, 2023
Karen Spletzer MD. Age 61 of Liberty Twp. passed away on March 2, 2023. Karen was born in Cincinnati and graduated from Finneytown High School. She was her class valedictorian. She went on to get her bachelors degree from the University of Toledo and her medical degree from The Ohio State University. After graduation from OSU, Karen attended Dartmouth College...
Donald J. Barker
Mar 1, 2023
Don died at the age of 69, surrounded by his family after being unable to recover from a Covid infection complicated by his rare autoimmune disease. He was Gail’s loving husband of 46 years, father of Kristen, Megan and Kyle Barker and grandfather to Maya Velasquez, Alexandra and Ayla Matzen. He was the son of the late Lawrence and Geraldine...