Obituaries

Betty Jo Williams

Betty Jo Williams

Mar 29, 2022

Betty Jo Williams, aged 85 passed away peacefully in hospice care at Mercy West Hospital on March 29th 2022.She was proceeded In death by her Loving Partner, Anne Marie Curry, her parents Melvin and Velma Williams, her siblings Gwen, Buck, Jack and Don her nephews Daniel, David and Bobby and her sister in law Barbara.She was survived by her 3...

Rosemary Beckman (nee Dehler)

Rosemary Beckman (nee Dehler)

Mar 29, 2022

BECKMAN, Rosemary (nee Dehler) beloved wife of 47 years of John “Jack” Beckman, loving mother of Mary Beth (Rich) Meyer, Jack (Louisa), Tom (Laura), Rick (Colleen) and Dave Beckman, devoted grandma of 18 grandchildren and great grandma of 7, sister of George (Joanne), Paul (Diane) Dehler, Jeanette Lavanier, Rita (Pete) Brogan and the late Joe Dehler. Rosemary passed Tuesday March...

Cheryl Deardorff

Cheryl Deardorff

Mar 28, 2022

Cheryl Deardorff passed away peaceful on March 28,2022. Born in Huntington, WV she attended Marshall University & then University of Cincinnati. Cheryl is preceded in death by her parents Edgar; Carolyn; her bothers Carroll “Newt” and David. She leaves behind her loving son Joshua and many extended family and friends.She worked at the University of Cincinnati as an Administrative Assistant...

Jerry Lee Shelby

Jerry Lee Shelby

Mar 28, 2022

Jerry Lee Shelby - “Moon”, (71), passed graciously on the morning of March 28, 2022 inside his loving home of Mason, OH. With his most beloved by his side, Moon began his ascent in pursuit of Heaven’s gates. Surviving him: his remarkable and benevolent wife, Lynn Shelby, of thirty-eight treasurable years; four grateful and adoring children: Jerry E. (Katie), Joe...

Sr. Mary Lawrence Vanderburg

Sr. Mary Lawrence Vanderburg

Mar 28, 2022

Vanderburg, Sr. Mary Lawrence (nee: Dorothy Louise) passed quietly into the heart of God on Monday, March 28, 2022 at the age of 96. Dorothy was born on September 25, 1925 to the late Joseph and Mary Ruth Vanderburg in Columbus, Ohio. She was the sixth of eight children, six of her siblings are deceased: Helen, Joseph, Clara, Leo, Lawrence...

Patricia Podmore

Patricia Podmore

Mar 26, 2022

In loving memory of Tricia Podmore, we are saddened to announce that she went home on March 26, 2022. Tricia’s greatest mission was improving the lives of children. Her career as a teacher brought her many rewards and allowed her to share her love and compassion with countless children. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in her honour...

Glenda Lechler (nee Yeakle)

Glenda Lechler (nee Yeakle)

Mar 26, 2022

Glenda Lechler (nee Yeakle), beloved wife of Joe Lechler.Loving mother of Kathy (the late Joe) Feiertag, Pam (George) Isfort and Mary (Tom) Reddy. Cherished grandmother of Andrew (Brittany) Isfort, Alexandra (Kyle) Taylor, Daniel Isfort and Michael Feiertag. Great grandmother of Easton Isfort.Daughter of the late Estelle and Mayme Yeakle. Sister of the late Margaret Green and Mary Yeakle.Glenda passed away...

Ruth St. Hilaire

Ruth St. Hilaire

Mar 25, 2022

Ruth St. Hilaire, Joined her late husband Ron in heaven on March 25, 2022 at the age of 85. Ruth will be dearly missed by her son Rob (Lisa) St.Hilaire, her brother Roger (Dana) Hurlburt, sister Alice Hudson, 5 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren.Ruth is preceded in death by her parents Fred and Minnie Hurlburt, and her grandson Josh Parrish.Ruth loved to...

David Lawrence Loft

David Lawrence Loft

Mar 24, 2022

David Lawrence Loft passed away on Wednesday, March 24th, in Cincinnati, Ohio.  Born in 1935 in Akron, Ohio, his family moved to Portsmouth, Ohio, when he was very young and he was a resident there for over 70 years before moving to Cincinnati.  He started working for his father at an early age at Loft Realty Co. and went on...

Richard Chapman

Richard Chapman

Mar 24, 2022

CHAPMAN, Richard. Loving husband of the late Joy M. Chapman (nee Cline) for 60 years.  Dear father of Andy (Melissa) Chapman, Beth (Steve) Hofferber, and Jenny Chapman.  Grandfather of Emily Vance, Sarah Joy (Josh) Crowthers, Jeremy Hofferber, Katie (Nick) Ohland, and Jenny Hofferber.  Great grandfather of Graham, Nolan, Emmett, and the late Oliver, and also Lilly, Ethan, Brooke, Aiden, Liam,...

Roland "Rolie" Hickman

Roland "Rolie" Hickman

Mar 24, 2022

Roland “Rolie” E. Hickman, beloved father of Daniel (Krystal) Hickman and Patricia (Jerry) Combs. Also survived by 5 grandchildren and several great-grandchildren. Brother of Ronald (Kaye) Hickman.  Rolie was raised in Sharonville, OH and lived in the surrounding area his entire life. He served in the United States Navy and went on to work for the railroad for New York...

Sylvia Ezer

Sylvia Ezer

Mar 23, 2022

EZER, SylviaBeloved wife of the late Marc H. Ezer, loving mother of Teri Ezer, Lyn (Russell) Smith, Richard (Yvette) Ezer. Dear grandmother of Erik, Rebeca, Trasi, Aaron, Christopher, Stephanie, Travus, and Cody. Dear great grandmother of Kayleigh, Madisyn, Klaire, Oaklee, and Aubrey-Rose. Sister of William (Carol) Baker. Further survived by many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Sylvia will be...

Valerie Elsa Henrich

Valerie Elsa Henrich

Mar 23, 2022

Valerie Elsa Henrich (nee Kuhn) passed away peacefully at her home on March 23, 2022. Valerie was born on September 22, 1924, the daughter of Marie Kuhn and Adolf Kaller, in the village of Kunzendorf, Czecholavakia in the region also known as the Sudetenland. Valerie started her schooling in the village and when older continued her education at a school...

Gary A. Hedges

Gary A. Hedges

Mar 22, 2022

Gary A. HedgesBeloved husband of Terri Hedges, father of Jason, Gary and the late Justin, brother of Nancy Froman and Debbie Blair, son of the late Don and June Hedges.  Gary passed away suddenly on Tuesday March 22, 2022 at age 68.  Memorial visitation at Hodapp Funeral Home 6041 Hamilton Ave., College Hill 45224 on Tuesday March 29 from 10...

Donna K. Burress

Donna K. Burress

Mar 22, 2022

Donna K. Burress (nee Braun) devoted mother to Karen (Steven) Walter, William (Jenni) Severance and the late Anthony Severance. Dear Grandmother of Jessica Hill, Michael Hill, Anthony (Tony) Severance, Jayden Severance, and Aaron Severance. Loving great grandmother to Nolan, Logan, Owen, McKinleigh, and Liana. Caring sister to Juanita Vanhook (Monhollon) and Sharon (Roy) Braun, and the late Rodney Braun. Daughter...

Catherine Wetzel Rank

Catherine Wetzel Rank

Mar 22, 2022

Cathy RankApril 23rd  1966 -  March 22nd 2022Catherine Wetzel Rank 55, living in New Albany, Ohio, born in Arlington Virginia, growing up in Cincinnati Ohio passed away peacefully on March 22 at her home in New Albany with family.Cathy was a wonderful mother and loving wife that always looked out for everyone else.She loved her family and friends more than...

Sister Mary Timothea O'Neill, RSM

Sister Mary Timothea O'Neill, RSM

Mar 22, 2022

Sister Mary Timothea O’Neill, sister of the Sisters of Mercy for 73 years.  Daughter of the late Timothy O’Neill and Mary Gartner.  Passed away on March 22, 2022 at the age of 90.  Survived by sister, Eileen McKeown and many nieces and nephews.  Preceded in death by Colleen Muchmore.Sister Mary Timothea was born in Cincinnati, attended Nativity Grade School and...

Barbara A. Sowders

Barbara A. Sowders

Mar 19, 2022

SOWDERS, Barbara Ann (nee Eysoldt) age 85, passed away on March 19, 2022. She is survived by her sister Mary Tucker (nee Edysoldt), granddaughter Kaitlyn (Vince) Rizzo (nee Bottenhorn), great-grandson Anthony Rizzo, son-in-law John Bottenhorn.She is proceeded in death by her parents Joseph Eysoldt and Ann Eysoldt (nee Sullivan), her sister Gail Gaither (nee Eysoldt), her children Debra Bottenhorn (nee...

Pearless "Perky" Phillips

Pearless "Perky" Phillips

Mar 19, 2022

Perky Phillips, 82, of Colerain Township, Cincinnati, Ohio died Saturday March 19, 2022 at Christ Hospital of Bacterial Menengitis.He was born March 20, 1939 in Mingo County, KY to the late Ira and Fannie (Smith), but lived in Matewan, WV for 22 years.  He is joyfully reunited with his wife of 57 years, Bonnie, who passed in December 2021.  He...

Donald E. Schumacker

Donald E. Schumacker

Mar 19, 2022

SCHUMACKER, Donald E. Dear brother of Jeanne Carole Wilkerson and the late Marilyn Middendorf. Devoted uncle of Tracy Wilkerson Burske (Tom), Linda Adams (Michael), Sandy Wilkerson Lehn (Joe), Donna Lee Floeter (Conrad), Terry Kaufman (Greg), Mike Middendorf (Judy), Kris Schwartz (Jim) and Mark Middendorf, great uncle of Jacob, Carley, Max, Anna Rose, Mary Grace, Renee, Cameron, Caroline and Emily. Passed...