Obituaries

James William Prewitt

James William Prewitt

Feb 6, 2022

For those interested in view the service, please click the link below.James Prewitt's Funeral ServiceJames Prewitt's SlideshowJames William Prewitt, loving father of Billie (Andrea) Prewitt, Joy Ann (Tom) Bowman, and Berlean (the late Robert) Iseral and brother of Charlene Reynold. James is also survived by numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren.James is preceded in death by his parents, Logan and Mary...

William "Joe" Fritz

William "Joe" Fritz

Feb 6, 2022

William “Joe” Fritz, beloved husband of 51 years to Barbara J. Fritz (nee Bailey). Loving father of Joseph W. Fritz and Byrnes A. (Julie) Fritz. Caring grandfather of Collin R., Kaitlyn M., and Benjamin M. Fritz. Brother of Regina (William) Martin, Teri M. Pendergrass and the late Robert F. Fritz, Anthony M. Fritz and Lawrence J. Fritz. Preceded in death...

Richard "Dick" Federle

Richard "Dick" Federle

Feb 4, 2022

Richard “Dick” Federle age 92, passed away peacefully in Florida, a place he loved on Friday, February 4, 2022. Dear Son of the late Joseph and Marie Federle. Beloved husband of Jan Federle and the late Shirley Federle. Loving father of Rick (Dawn) and Bruce (Debbie) Federle. Brother of Jeanne (late Boots) Myers and the late Betty Joe (Herb) Schroeck...

William K. Bushelman

William K. Bushelman

Feb 3, 2022

BUSHELMAN, William K. Beloved son of the late Peter and Marilyn Bushelman. Dear brother of Joseph (Beverly) and Andrew (Corinne) Bushelman. Also survived by many nieces, nephews and cousins. Passed away February 3, 2022 at the age of 57. Visitation will take place at the Hodapp Funeral Home 7401 Vine St., Carthage, Wednesday from 9:30AM until 10:30AM. Mass of Christian...

Linda S. Elliott

Linda S. Elliott

Feb 3, 2022

ELLIOTT, Linda Sue. Loving mother of Scott (Linda) Slusher, Mike Slusher and Trish (Donny) Lovitt. Cherished grandmother of Kye Slusher. Passed away February 3, 2022 at the age of 72. Visitation will take place at the Finneytown Church of God 678 W. North Bend Rd., Finneytown, Thursday from 11AM until Funeral Service at 12 Noon. Condolences to hodappfuneralhome.com

Charlene D. Moneymaker

Charlene D. Moneymaker

Feb 3, 2022

Charlene Daugherty Hardison Moneymaker age 63 passed away unexpectantly on February 3, 2022 at her home in West Chester, Ohio.  Charlene is preceded in death by her parents Vernon C. Daugherty and Euna Green Daugherty.  She is survived by her sisters Carolette (J.D.) Forbess, Connie (J.L.) Lee, Cathy (Jerry) Higgins; children Whitney (Kyle) HardisonStookey and William Brandon Hardison and 5...

Wilbert John Hennel

Wilbert John Hennel

Feb 3, 2022

Deerfield Township, OH - Wilbert John Hennel, (Bill) age 90, of Deerfield Township, Ohio, was called to eternal rest on Thursday, February 3, 2022 while at his home.  Bill was born on November 24, 1931 in Cincinnati, Ohio to the late Wilbert J. Hennel, Sr. and the late Mary E. (Davis/Taylor) Hennel.Bill was united in marriage for 70 years to...

Rocco Gulli

Rocco Gulli

Feb 2, 2022

GULLI, Rocco. Loving son of the late Giuseppi Gulli and Rosella Gulli (nee Noe). Beloved brother of Gina Perdue, Tina Gilliam and Joanna (Jeff) Ellison. Devoted uncle of Antonio Perdue, Angela Perdue, Samantha Gilliam, Benjamin Ellison and Kala Ellison. Passed away February 2, 2022 at the age of 54. Visitation will take place at the Hodapp Funeral Home 7401 Vine...

Clarence Stepp

Clarence Stepp

Feb 2, 2022

Clarence Stepp, a Navy Veteran, former business owner of the Liberty Inn and his own roofing company, and employee of D. Russell Lee passed away in the comfort of his home on February 2, 2022 at the age of 73.He is the beloved husband of Bonnie Stepp; Loving father of Stacy (Will) Hagar, Tina (Billy) Lyons, Brian (Kimberly) Stepp, Clarence...

Joseph M. Escobar

Joseph M. Escobar

Feb 1, 2022

Joseph M. Escobar, beloved husband of Barbara Escobar, loving father of Susan, Lauren and Lisa. Also survived by 6 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. Joseph was a Veteran of the United States Army. Passed away Tuesday, February 1, 2022, at the age of 88. Visitation will be held Tuesday, February 15, 2022, at Hodapp Funeral Home 8815 Cincinnati-Columbus Rd. (Rt. 42)...

Patricia A. Besl

Patricia A. Besl

Jan 31, 2022

Patricia Ann Besl,  beloved wife of the late Edward “Budd” Frank Besl Sr for 61 years, loving mother of Edward F. (Tammy) Besl, Cathy Flynn, and William (Pam) Besl, grandmother of 6 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, sister of the late Edward Wessler and stepsister of the late Jerri Griffiths.Patricia passed away on January 31, 2022, at the age of 81. A...

Rita Schaefer FUNERAL POSTPONED

Rita Schaefer FUNERAL POSTPONED

Jan 30, 2022

SCHAEFER, Rita (nee Bitzenhofer) beloved wife of 62 years to the late Richard Schaefer, loving mother of Debbie (Joe) Rahn, Dave (Vicki) Schaefer, Tom (Kathleen) Schaefer and Susan (Cary) Holtkamp, dear grandmother of 9 and great-grandmother of 13. Sister of Mary Lou (late Jack) Kiefer, John (late Judy), Jim (Carol), Jerry (Diane), Joe (Peggy) Bitzenhofer, Elaine (Ron) Ramer, and the...

Angelina Schmidt

Angelina Schmidt

Jan 30, 2022

Angelina (Dede) Helen Schmidt , nee Zamichiei, loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. Born to Joseph and Helen Zamichiei on August 19,1929 in Elmwood Place, Ohio. She married "Gene" Schmidt in 1950. Raising their 4 children in Silverton, they became devout members of St John the Evangelist Parish, making lifelong friends. She and Gene later moved to The Lodge Retirement Home...

Virginia M. Hanson

Virginia M. Hanson

Jan 30, 2022

HANSON, Virginia M. (nee Ballman). Beloved wife of the late Jack Knecht and Charles Hanson. Loving mother of Gordon (Judi) Knecht, Jacquelyn (Robert) Saxer, Mark (Sharon) Knecht, Matthew (Beverly) Knecht and the late Paul (survived by Donna) Knecht, step-mother of Dale (Mary) Hanson and Linda Hanson. Devoted grandmother and great-grandmother. Also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Passed away January...

Charles "Charlie" R. McNutt IV

Charles "Charlie" R. McNutt IV

Jan 30, 2022

Charles “Charlie” R. McNutt IV, a resident of West Chester, OH died on January 30, 2022 at the age of 65.  Charlie was born on January 22, 1957 in South Charleston, West Virginia to Charles R. McNutt III and Frances Phillips McNutt. He received his BS in Economics and Management from Centre College in 1979. While at Centre, he met...

Catherine Z. Thompson

Catherine Z. Thompson

Jan 29, 2022

Catherine Z. Thompson, daughter of the late Winifred Etta May and James Albert Baker, beloved wife of Hudson Alexander Thompson for 50 years. Loving mother to Andrea (Andrew Christopher) Bell, Alex Thompson and step-mother to Sharon A. Thompson. Grandmother of Daryl Wayne (Marlena Marie) Tunstall II, Papa and Amber Iyanla Thompson, Araesiah Thompson, Avalynn Zorine Thompson, The late Alexandrea “Sissy”...

Evah Jo Heimsch

Evah Jo Heimsch

Jan 29, 2022

HEIMSCH, Evah Jo (Smith) – Evah Jo Heimsch of West Chester, Ohio, a lover of travel, took the final journey that awaits us all on Saturday evening. She was 91.Wherever she went, Jo made friends: ship captains, retail workers, hairdressers, bartenders. She was known for her style and looked smart for every occasion. A long-time resident of Oxford, Ohio for...

Lawrence "Larry" Goefft

Lawrence "Larry" Goefft

Jan 29, 2022

Lawrence “Larry” Goefft passed away peacefully on January 29, 2022.  He was 100 years old.  Larry was preceded in death by his wife of 76 years, Lorraine.  Larry is survived by his four children, Joyce Gibson (Ron Montagnon), Thomas Goefft (Carol), Mike Goefft (Cindy), and Kathy Sagar (Jeff).Larry was first and foremost a loving father, husband, and grandfather to 11...

Betty J. Thomas

Betty J. Thomas

Jan 29, 2022

Betty Jean Thomas, nee Moore, born October 7, 1930, in Reedy, WV, passed away peacefully on January 29, 2022, at the age of 91. Betty was a devoted wife and mother who worked selflessly to take care of her family. She was the loving wife of 66 years to the late Charles Thomas. Doting mother of Lynn (Chris) Curran, and...

Donna Ruth Hines

Donna Ruth Hines

Jan 26, 2022

Donna Ruth Hines (Meiers), beloved wife of the late Bill J. Hines. Mother of Vicky (late Richard) Edmondson and Randy (Heather) Hines. Caring grandmother of Nicole (Gary) Hughes, Ricky and Jonathan Edmondson, Kimberly Hines, Halie Boop, Hunter Boop, And Hayden Boop, great grandmother of Dalton and Darian Hughes and Cameron Edmondson and Ashton Nueker. Daughter of the late William and...