Obituaries

Mary Ellen Raleigh

Mary Ellen Raleigh

Oct 1, 2021

Mary Ellen Raleigh passed away on October 1, 2021, with her family by her side.  She was 63 years young and fought a courageous battle against stomach cancer until the end.Mary was born on November 24, 1957, to late George and Ellen Bode.  She had a wonderful childhood surrounded by siblings George Bode (late Maureen Rohe), late Marlene Schwab, John...

Valerie J. Green

Valerie J. Green

Sep 28, 2021

Valerie J. Green, loving mother of Candice (Edward) Mueller and David Sanders, caring grandmother of Shane Miller, beloved daughter of Ernest and Nadine Green, sister of Solomon (Naomi) Green, Derrick (Kimberly) Green and Teddy Green. Valerie was a Lakota High School Graduate in the class of 1983. Visitation will be held Saturday, October 2, 2021, at Hodapp Funeral Home 8815...

Gary L. Fearn

Gary L. Fearn

Sep 28, 2021

Gary Fearn, beloved husband of the late Marguerite “Marge” (nee Olivier) Fearn for 56 years. Devoted father of Michele (Jerry) Muldoon, Matt (Carla Ferrario) Fearn and the late Scott Fearn. Loving grandfather to 8 grandchildren:  Ryan, Delaney, Ian, Miles, Benjamin, Lucas, Ryleigh and Brinley. Gary is survived by siblings, Richard (Judy) Fearn and Roger (Penny) Fearn, Predeceased by parents, Harold...

Barbara A. Heger

Barbara A. Heger

Sep 27, 2021

HEGER, Barbara A. (nee Devine)On September 27th Barbara Ann Heger went with the angels to be in the presence of the lord. Born in Cincinnati, Ohio, Barbara was raised in the Hamilton County Fairgrounds. She loved the annual fair and the many characters she came in contact with. Barbara spent her career as a dedicated nurse. She loved her “old...

Eric Rieman

Eric Rieman

Sep 26, 2021

Eric RiemanBeloved husband of Michelle (nee Ploeger) Rieman, loving father of Noah and Britton Rieman, brother of Patrick (Julie) Rieman and Bobbie (Mike) Becker, son of the late Bob and Carole Rieman, son-in-law of Bob and Rita Ploeger, uncle of many nieces and nephews and a friend to many.  Eric was a community advocate, musician, avid baseball fan and coach. ...

Betty Schrand (nee Riedinger)

Betty Schrand (nee Riedinger)

Sep 26, 2021

Betty Schrand (nee Riedinger), beloved wife of Robert Schrand,loving mother of Kay Jackson and Laurie (late Dennis) Heidelberg, dear grandmother of Matt (Susie), Katie (Griffin), Joe (Robyn), Meg (Derek), Jeff (Cailin) and the late Chris, great-grandmother of 6, sister of Charles (Gemma) Riedinger.  Betty passed away at Wellspring Retirement Center on Sunday September 26, 2021 at age 88.  Visitation at...

Melanie A. Collins (nee Schwegman)

Melanie A. Collins (nee Schwegman)

Sep 22, 2021

Collins Melanie A. (nee Schwegman) beloved wife of Jeff Collins, loving mother of Kirsten (David) Rapier and Marissa (Josh Posey) Collins, grandmother of Julian Collins, daughter of Bill and Barb Schwegman, sister of Matt Schwegman, Aunt of Elle and Anna Schwegman, also survived by numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. Melanie passed away on Wednesday, September 22, 2021 at age 47....

Debbie Kinderman

Debbie Kinderman

Sep 22, 2021

Kinderman, Debbie (nee Johnson), beloved wife of Kenny Kinderman for 8 years. Loving mother of Michael (Ashliegh) Kinderman and Kyle Kinderman. Sister of Terry Johnson and Tammy Winkler. Daughter of Virginia Galvin and the late Red Johnson. Dear close friend and cousin of Darlene Redd and many other close relatives and friends. Also survived her beloved dog Cody. Passed away...

Dustin S. Hyden

Dustin S. Hyden

Sep 21, 2021

Dustin Hyden, son to Shane and Angela Hyden, stepson of Colleen Peters, brother of Angel Hyden, Brayden Winkler, Adryan Winkler, and Camdyn Hyden, uncle to Jayce Price, grandson to Dennis and Mary Sies, nephew to James Sies, Carl Walp, Ronald Hyden Jr., Shannon Hyden, and Travis Hyden, and numerous cousins and friends.Dustin was preceded in death by his grandparents Ronald...

Fr. James "Jim" Van Vurst, OFM

Fr. James "Jim" Van Vurst, OFM

Sep 21, 2021

Fr. James Van Vurst, OFMFr. James (Jim) Van Vurst, OFM, died Tuesday, Sept. 21, 2021 at St. the John the Baptist Friary in Cincinnati. Fr. Jim was 87 years old.Born on Feb. 1, 1934 in Detroit, Mich., Fr. Jim was one of two children of Marinus and Marion (Wilkinson) Van Vurst. He attended Wilkins Public School and then the Shrine...

June A. Doerger

June A. Doerger

Sep 20, 2021

June A. DoergerBorn October 6, 1942, passed away on September 20, 2021.Memorial Service will be held Tuesday, September 28, 2021 from 10 AM - 11 AM at Hodapp Funeral Home, 6041 Hamilton Avenue, College Hill, 45224.

Edward M. Haven

Edward M. Haven

Sep 20, 2021

HAVEN, Edward M. left us too soon on September 20, 2021. He was born August 20, 1960, son of Edward (the late Phyllis) Haven. Ed was a dear brother of Kelly (Gordon) Shackelford, Lisa Green, Victor (Hannah) Haven and the late Dane and Tim Haven. Also, survived by many nieces, nephews, and cousins. Ed always was family supportive; he also loved...

Debra K. Melchior

Debra K. Melchior

Sep 20, 2021

Melchior, Debra K. Maineville, passed away peacefully after a long andcourageous battle with COPD September 20, 2021, at the age of 71. She issurvived by her loving husband of 33 years, Bill Melchior, daughter Jessica,cherished granddaughter McKenna who was the light of her life, grandson Atticus,and beloved brother Ron Bell (Patty).Deb will be truly missed by her family and many...

Ben Tracy

Ben Tracy

Sep 19, 2021

Ben Tracy passed away on September 19, 2021 at the age of 34. A visitation will be held at Hodapp Funeral Home, 8815 Cincinnati Columbus Rd. (Rt 42), West Chester, OH 45069 on Friday, September 24, 2021 from 11 AM until the time of service at 12 noon.

David "Jake" Crawford

David "Jake" Crawford

Sep 18, 2021

 David Allan Crawford "Jake", 68, of Cincinnati, died on Saturday, September 18, 2021 at Hospice of Blue Ash surrounded by family. He was born on July 1st, 1953 in Cincinnati, OH to the late Jesse and Jacqueline (Carnes) Crawford.

Jake was known for his smile and his love for life. He never met a stranger. You were considered lucky to have...

John L. McGee

John L. McGee

Sep 18, 2021

John McGee, beloved husband of Rita McGee of 57 years, loving brother of David (Judy) McGee, Peter (Chris) McGee, Daniel McGee, James (Willene) McGee, Ann McGee, Rebecca Chapman, and Susan (Steve) Cunningham, uncle of Julie (Dan) Howlett and Pam (Roch) Olberding.John is Preceded in death by his parents, William and Janette McGee, and mother-in-law Jessie StatenJohn was a United States...

Ronda L. Reno

Ronda L. Reno

Sep 18, 2021

Ronda L. Reno, age 53, passed away Saturday, September 18, 2021 at her residence. She was born August 17, 1968 to Darlene R. (nee Hannah) Smith in Topeka, Kansas at Forbes Air Force Base. Ronda is survived by her mom, Darlene; brother Dan Reno; sisters, Vicki and Cassie Smith; niece Aurora Samons; along with many aunts, uncles, and cousins. She...

Linda (Dion) Ames

Linda (Dion) Ames

Sep 18, 2021

Linda (Dion) Ames, beloved wife of the late James “Don” Ames, Mother of Jennifer Becker, proud grandmother of Joe (Brandi) Becker, Dan Becker and Kate Becker, and loving great-grandmother to Kallie, Emma, Caden and Connor, passed away on Saturday September 18, 2021 at the age of 75. She was born on April 6, 1946 in Nashua, New Hampshire. She lived...

Auria L. Bibelhausen

Auria L. Bibelhausen

Sep 17, 2021

Auria L. (nee Bell) Bibelhausen, beloved mother of Nancy (Jerome) Kleinhaus, Keith (Gaye) Bibelhausen, Scott (Vicki) Bibelhausen and David (Carol) Bibelhausen.  Loving grandmother and great grandmother. Sister to the late James (Jean) Bell. Auria retired as Director of Nursing at the Butler County Health Department following her twenty one years of dedicated nursing service at Mercy Hospital in Hamilton Oh.  She...

Mary Jo Tyree (nee Finke)

Mary Jo Tyree (nee Finke)

Sep 17, 2021

Beloved wife of the late Dean Tyree.  Loving mother of Jeff (Marcy), Chris and the late Beth Tyree.  Loving grandmother of Josh, Zach and Kayla.  Dear sister of the late Cliff (Alice) Finke and Kathleen (Ralph) Reese.  Mary Jo passed away on Friday September 17, 2021 at age 78.  Visitation at St. Bartholomew Church, 9375 Winton Rd., 45231, Saturday September...