Obituaries
Russell J. Fleckenstein
Dec 23, 2021
Russell J. Fleckenstein, beloved husband of the late Mary Ellen Fleckenstein (nee Fey). Loving father of Tom, Tim and Gail. Grandfather of Tom Jr. and Lisa Fleckenstein. Great grandfather of Mason and Kayden Fleckenstein and Paige and Clair Ross. Brother of Marvin Fleckenstein. Uncle of Victoria Fleckenstein Volk and Mardee Fleckenstein Prater. Passed away December 23, 2021, at the age...
Sister Sarah Marie Sherman
Dec 22, 2021
Sister Sarah Marie Sherman, sister of the Sisters of Mercy for 62 years. Daughter of the late Lawrence Sherman and Margaret Rolfes. Passed away on December 22, 2021 at the age of 80. Preceded in death by brothers Michael, John Daniel, Lawrence Sherman, and Mary Margaret Kebbon. Survived by Gretchen Sherman, wife of John, and many nieces and nephews. Sister...

June Bowen
Dec 22, 2021
June Alice Bowen, beloved aunt to Charlene Morris (Larry), Stephen Bowen (late Jan), Bonnie Capo (Joseph), Russell Bowen (Angie), Vanessa Williams (late David), late Tracy Bowen, Mark Bowen, Keith Bowen (Debbi), Jan Reeder (Larry) and John Bowen. June was also a great-aunt, great great-aunt and great great great-aunt to many nieces, nephews and friends.June is preceded in death by her...
Darell Hudson
Dec 22, 2021
HUDSON, DarellBeloved husband of Dovie Hudson (nee Conner). Loving father of Chris (Rebecca) Hudson, Mark Hudson and the late Kelly Beth-Ann Hudson. Dear grandfather of Courtney, Conner, Sophia, Trey, Ty and Simon. Brother of Sharon, and the late Glenn. Son of the late Walter and Emma Lee Hudson. Also survived by Shawna Hudson, many close nieces, nephews and cousins. Passed...
Caroldean Swartwout
Dec 21, 2021
SWARTWOUT, Caroldean (nee Stokes)Beloved wife of the late Robert Swartwout. Loving mother of Michael David (Donna L.) Swartwout, Linda (Roger) Wilkerson, and Eric (Donna S.) Swartwout. Dear grandmother of Jason (Jessica) Swartwout, Justin (Bobbi) Swartwout, Deana (Joseph) Sisk, Brooke Silcox and Courtney Miller. Dear great grandmother of Devin, Carlye, Hannah, Carson, Summer, Silas, Eliza and Samuel. Predeceased by her parents,...
Clare Otto
Dec 21, 2021
Clare Otto (nee Meinerding) passed peacefully December 21, 2021.A woman of faith, Clare spent her life devoted to the care of others - her children, grandchildren, family, friends, and community. Clare and her late husband Larry will be remembered for not only their fierce generosity but for their debates on the proper setting for a thermostat. Warm and dignified, Clare valued...
William "Bill" Gamble
Dec 21, 2021
William B. “Bill” Gamble, beloved husband of 43 years to Marilyn K. Gamble (nee Brown). Loving father of Rhonda K. (Bud) Wilson, Sandra (Eddie) Gruenemeier, Angela K. (Michael) Sullivan, Katelyn Nicole (John Berna) Gamble, and of the late Sheree Lynn Hughes, Billy Coleen Smith and Ada Maria Gamble. Caring grandfather of Michelle, Melissa, Abigail, Zachary, Kassidy and the late Jack...

Freida Rice
Dec 21, 2021
RICE, Freida (nee Phelps). Beloved wife of the late Robert Rice. Dear sister of the late Carol Puckett, Reba Wilson, Dave Phelps, Bernal Phelps, Daryius Phelps and Harlos Phelps. Also survived by numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Passed away December 21, 2021 at the age of 89. Visitation will take place at the Hodapp Funeral Home 7401 Vine St., Carthage,...

Anthony R. Huber
Dec 20, 2021
Anthony R. Huber passed away on December 20, 2021 age 48.Visitation will be held on Saturday, January 8, at Saint Boniface Church, 1750 Chase Avenue, Northside, 45223 from 10 am - 11 am, followed by a Memorial Mass at 11 am.
Sheila R. Swafford
Dec 19, 2021
Sheila R. Swafford, age 47, of Cincinnati, Ohio passed away on Sunday, December 19, 2021. She was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on August 2, 1974 to Terry Ante and late John Ante.She was preceded in death by her husband, Kevin V. Swafford. She leaves behind to cherish four loving children, Alexis (Dilyn) Durham, Kierstin Swafford (Aaron), Zoe Swafford, and Travis Swafford....
Jane Hillsman Lott
Dec 18, 2021
“Life boils down to loving God and loving people.” -Jane LottJane Hillsman Lott was born January 27, 1931 in Monessen, Pennsylvania to George and Hazel Hillsman, and peacefully entered her heavenly “home”—as she affectionately called it—on December 18, 2021.Her most memorable growing-up years were in Pulaski, Virginia with brothers Pete and Bill. She earned her teaching degree from Penn State...
Judith "Judy" Bach
Dec 18, 2021
Judith W. Bach (nee Cygal) was born June 26, 1941 in Chicago, Illinois. Judy is preceded in death by her parents Peter Cygal and Josephine Cygal (nee Pezzopane), her brother Peter, and her son Timothy. She is succeeded by her husband of 59 years of marriage, Daniel N. Bach, her children son Daniel (Chip) Bach Jr. (Kendra), daughter Deborah Rice...

Patricia "Patsy" Payne
Dec 16, 2021
Patricia “Patsy” Ann Payne (nee Helscher), beloved wife of the late Marion “Dean” Payne, Beloved mother of the late Stephen Dean Payne Sr. and Rebecca Ann Maine, Mother-in-law of Richard M. Maine Jr., Grandmother of Stephen Dean Payne II, Step Grandmother of Kevin, Douglas, and Grace Maine, Step Great Grandmother of Alexis and Drayvien Maine, and finally Step Great Great...
Morris J. "Sam" Collins
Dec 16, 2021
Morris J. “Sam” Collins Jr. Beloved husband for 56 years of Evelyn Collins (nee McCloskey). Loving father of Tracy (Howard) Hughes, Gary (Linda) Collins, Mary (Robert) Johnson. Dear grandfather and sports fan of Howie, Henry, Harry, Molly, Josie, Betsy, and Mattie. Sam graduated from Elder high school in 1952 and earned a bachelor’s degree from Xavier University. He spent time...

David "Jeff" Winchester
Dec 16, 2021
David “Jeff” Winchester, loving father of the late Seth Alexander Winchester. Beloved son Lyle and Patty (nee Sharp) Winchester. Brother of Dirk Winchester and Dwight Winchester. Also survived by numerous cousins. Passed away December 16, 2021, at the age of 63. Visitation will be held Tuesday, December 28, 2021, at Hodapp Funeral Home 8815 Cincinnati-Columbus Rd. (Rt. 42) West Chester,...
Joseph L. Burnett
Dec 16, 2021
Devoted husband of 61 years to Wanda (née Leach). Cherished father to Joseph Jr. (Cindy). Dear grandfather to Jennifer (Darren) Dooley, Christen (Alex) McDulin, Joey (Ashley) Burnett. Great-Grandpa to Emma, Tyler, Ethan, Drew, Aiden, Eyan, Kamden, Ella, and great-great Grandpa to Jasmine. Survived by brother George (Helen) Burnett and sister Betty (Lolan) Redden, brothers-in-law Hubert Prewitt, Don Angel, R.L. Leach,...

Lucy Stidham
Dec 15, 2021
Lucy Stidham November 14, 1943 – December 15, 2021Lena Lucille “Lucy” Stidham (nee Glover), died on December 15, 2021 at UC Health’s Bridgeway Pointe Assisted Living Facility. Most recently of Cincinnati, Ohio she also spent several years residing in the Cities of Amelia, Franklin, Monroe and West Chester, Ohio; and Sebring, Florida. She was preceded in death by her parents...
Harriet Nunnelley
Dec 15, 2021
Harriet (Drake) Nunnelley, beloved wife of the late Robert Nunnelley. Loving mother of Karen (Mark) Gregory and Kim Nunnelley. Dear grandmother/G of James (Lorraine) Nunnelley, Bobbi Gregory, and the late Amanda Marie Gregory. Great Grandmother/GG of Kyrie Nunnelley. Beloved daughter of the late Harry and Fronia Drake. Sister and best friend of Lois (and the late Don) DuVall and baby...

Theresa B. Woods
Dec 15, 2021
Theresa B. Woods, devoted wife of 62 years to Harold D. Woods (deceased) passed away peacefully on Dec. 15th, 2021 while surrounded by her family. Proud mother to the late Eric Woods (Barb), Linda (nee Woods) Zuberbuhler (Walt), Marc Woods (Peggy), Karl Woods (Gina), and Paul Woods (Leah). She is also survived by 15 grandchildren, 19 great grandchildren and 3...
Rita M. Ploeger (nee Schlitt)
Dec 15, 2021
PLOEGER, Rita M. (nee Schlitt) beloved wife of Robert J. Ploeger, loving mother of Michelle (late Eric) Rieman and Kristin Thompson, grandmother of Noah Rieman, Karli and Kelsey Farrar, Britton Rieman and Brady Thompson, sister of Mary Alice (late Harold) Kissel and the late Edward Schlitt (Kathy Kirk), also survived by numerous family members. Rita was an advocate for helping...