Obituaries

Dr. Paul Swanson Jr.
Dec 10, 2022
It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Dr. Paul J. Swanson Jr. Paul had many accomplishments. He was an Eagle Scout and he received his PhD from the University of Illinois. After a long career in teaching, he retired from the University of Cincinnati as a professor Emeritus in the Finance Department. Paul had many...
Lois Sainer
Dec 10, 2022
Lois Sainer, 90, a resident of the West Chester Assisted Living and Memory Care facility in West Chester, OH peacefully went home to be with the LORD on 10 December 2022.
Born on 13 August 1932 in Greenup, Kentucky, Lois was the only daughter to the late Delbert and Bernice (nee: Adams) Bostick. By the time Lois was 2 years...
Shirley A. Breedlove
Dec 9, 2022
BREEDLOVE, Shirley A. (nee Brackett). Beloved wife of Roland Breedlove. Devoted mother of Paul (Stephanie) Breedlove and Kevin (Christina) Breedlove. Cherished grandmother of Alysa, Miley, Carson, Dallas, Jackson, McKenzie and Ethan. Dear sister of the late Linda McClure. Shirley passed away on December 9, 2022 at the age of 69. Visitation will take place at Friendship Baptist Church 8580 Cheviot...
Mac Ruby
Dec 9, 2022
RUBY, MAC EUGENE, adored and devoted husband of Carol Ann Ruby for 35 years, loving father of Michael Ruby, Scott Ruby, Debbie Quarry, Barbara Quarry, Allen Drummond, DeeDee Cobb and Jeff (Nancy) Drummond, brother to Janice Meierhoffer and Sally Thorne, also survived by 13 grandchildren and several nieces and nephews and many caring family and friends. Resident of West Chester,...
Joseph Anneken
Dec 9, 2022
Joseph (Joe) Henry Anneken passed away unexpectedly at the age of 63.
Joe is survived by his wife of 45 years, Shirley (nee Furnish) and their two children Darla Freeman and Jeremy Anneken and five grandchildren Reagan, Emily, Jacob, Tommy and Kenny.
Joe was preceded in death by his parents Henry and Dorothy Anneken and his sister Carol Anneken. He...
Jerry E. West
Dec 7, 2022
Jerry Ennis West, "Sarge", (Duke) beloved father of Jannifer West, Stephanie (Craig) Jones and Garry (Cathy) West, grandfather of Kirk (Andrea) Jones, Kellie (Kooper) Dessecker, Justin (Ashleigh) Maddock, Summer West, Saira (Dmitri) Stolz, Brittany (Ben) Earls, Heather (Carlos) Meza, Christina Clark, great-grandfather of 17, dear brother of the late Betty Kelsey, James West, Fran Kendall, Harold West and Robert...

Deborah Bay
Dec 7, 2022
Deborah Bay, beloved daughter of the late Charles and Nell Bay. Deb worked as a picture framer for a downtown company for many years until she began working for Ray Hils at Ben Franklin Crafts in the late 80's. When the store closed, she moved with the framing to Keepsake Framing and continued to work part time for Barbara Hils...
George Kessinger
Dec 7, 2022
On Wednesday, December 7th, George "Father" Kessinger Sr., beloved husband (Lois Whiles Kessinger), father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and uncle passed away at the age of 98. Born in Lynchburg, Ohio, he was raised there until entering the Army during WWII. When discharged from the Army he made his life in Cincinnati, Ohio where he met his wife Lois and had 4...
Chester Collins
Dec 7, 2022
Chester Collins, 42, of Landen, Ohio sadly left us on December 7, 2022 following his long courageous battle with Crohns disease.
He is survived by mother Debra and Father Dan along with brothers and sisters - Mike, Tina, Dan and Lisa as well as his sons Austin, Jacob and his two granddaughters along with his nephews and nieces. A funeral...
Austin Opp
Dec 7, 2022
Beloved father of Ralph Opp, Cindy Holthaus, Michael Opp, and Cheryl Southerland. Austin will be remembered by several grandchildren, and great grandchildren. Austin is preceded in death by his loving wife Ruth, and Son Jeff Opp. Visitation will take place at the Hodapp Funeral Home 8815 Cincinnati-Columbus Rd, West Chester, OH 45069, on Tuesday December 13, 2022 from 10:30-...
James Cifuentes
Dec 6, 2022
James "Jim" Duval Cifuentes, beloved husband to Jean (nee Terwilleger) Cifuentes, devoted father of Gregory(Carolyn) Cifuentes, Martin(Cindy) Cifuentes, James(Renee) Cifuentes, Susan Keane, Donna(John) Brown, Matthew (Linda) Cifuentes, Patrick(Shari) Cifuentes, Beth(Michael) Jones, Joel (Melissa) Cifuentes, David (Nancy) Cifuentes, loving grandfather to 29 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren, passed into eternal life on Tuesday, December 06, 2022, from natural causes.
Jim was born...

Martin Donald Schomaker
Dec 6, 2022
SCHOMAKER, Donald M. beloved husband of the late Penny (nee Moorman). Loving father of Teri (Rick) Geiger, David Schomaker, Nancy Schomaker, Sue (Rob) Jones, Kelly (Dave) Guild. Grandfather of Shawn, Joshua, Brandon and Mallory Geiger; Shannon (Alex) Jacob. Don passed away on Tuesday, December 6, 2022 at the age of 81. Visitation will be held at Hodapp Funeral Home, 8815...
Louise F. Graham
Dec 5, 2022
GRAHAM, Louise F. (nee Blanken). Beloved wife of the late Jerome M. Graham. Loving mother of Mary (Karl) Oberle, Lisa (Tom) Brackmann, Jeanne Graham, Susan (Jim) Spraul and Nicholas Graham. Grandmother of Alisa (Sarah) Oberle, Matt (Gina), Tommy and Andrew Brackmann, Douglas (Kim), Michael, Erik, David and Elyse Spraul. Great-grandmother of Therese Louise Brackmann and Juliana Denise Brackmann. Sister...
Donna Marie J. Baumgartner
Dec 5, 2022
Baumgartner, Donna Marie J. (nee Frerick). Beloved wife of the late Ronald Baumgartner. Loving mother of Dawn (Greg) Scheadler, Ryan Baumgartner, Reid Baumgartner, Doreen (Danny) Thomas and late son Richard Baumgartner, 6 grandchildren: Madison and Jenavieve Baumgartner, Preston and Colton Scheadler, Aiden and Harper Lee Thomas. Dear sisters of Mary Jo (Jim) Linduff, Maureen (Ronald) Kroeger, and Marita (Peter) Moran....
Patricia Wiedmann
Dec 5, 2022
WIEDMANN, Patricia (nee Rusche). Loving wife of Gerald R. Wiedmann for 55 years. Beloved mother of Missy (Brett) Ciricillo and Mike (Lisa) Wiedmann. Devoted grandmother of Jake (Sophia) Ciricillo, Sammy (Ryan) Sanders and Logan Wiedmann. Dear sister of Jan Goodwin, Carol McFarland, Joe Rusche and Peggy Bullock. Passed away December 5, 2022 at the age of 75. Private family...
Michael J. McCormick
Dec 4, 2022
MCCORMICK, Michael James beloved husband of 46 years to Janice McCormick. Loving father of Kelly (Tracey) Jones, Katherine (Ryan) Gibson, Kara McCormick and Michael James McCormick Jr. Cherished grandfather of Blake, Ruby, Rylee, Tyler and Maverick. Brother of Brian McCormick, Patricia Jackson and the late Cheryl Nicolay, Sylvia McCormick and Mary Lou Mount. Michael passed away on Sunday, December...
Dave Dreyer
Dec 3, 2022
Dave Dreyer, loving father of Holden and Camden Dreyer, university professor, newspaper contributor and sports writer, and avid sports fan passed away on Saturday, December 3rd, 2022 in Hickory, North Carolina. Dave will be deeply missed by his two sons, Holden and Camden Dreyer, parents Robert and Barbara Dreyer, sister and brother-in-law Julie and Doug Nicholas, nieces Katelyn and Leah...
Marilyn J. Huxel
Dec 3, 2022
HUXEL, Marilyn J. (nee Knueven) beloved wife of the late Richard “Dick” Huxel, loving mother of Kevin (Pam) Huxel, Terry (Jan) Huxel, Sue (Byron) Miller, Don (Craig) Barton, Nancy (the late Everett) Johnson, Mary (Randy) Meinking and Jim (Teresa) Huxel, grandmother of 18, great-grandmother of 30 and great-great grandmother of 2. Sister of Joyce (the late Jerry) McQuesten. Marilyn was...

Arelious McCormick Jr.
Dec 2, 2022
Arelious McCormick, Jr, age 64, passed away on Dec 2nd. Bill will be missed deeply and forever. He was a wonderful brother, husband, father, "Papa" and friend. He was so loved by his family and was also loved by all he befriended, from little babies, to all animals, to grumpy old men. Arelious is survived by his wife Linda,...
Effie Clouse
Dec 1, 2022
Clouse, Effie. Born in Barbourville, KY November 6, 1924 and Passed away December 1, 2022 at the age of 98. Sister of Leonard Clouse, Sam Clouse and Edna Sutton and the late Matt Clouse, Verna Dahman, Virginia Parm and Sarah Brown. Also preceded in death by her parents John and Martha Clouse. Also survived by numerous nieces and nephews....