Obituaries
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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)
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...
Robert C. Lamarre, Jr. D.D.S
Sep 17, 2021
Robert C. Lamarre, Jr. D.D.S.Beloved husband of Gayle (nee Fritz), loving father of Lora (Rod) Lamarre-DeMott, Amy (Kevin) Grider, Robert C. (Katie) Lamarre, III, grandfather of Justin (Deanna), Allison (Shawn), Nathan (Stephanie), Brandon and Ryan Grider, Louisa Lamarre, great-grandfather of four, brother of the late Barbara Goff, Thomas Lamarre D.D.S, brother-in-law of Linda Lamarre, also survived by many nieces and...
Gary Thomas Brusman Sr.
Sep 15, 2021
Gary Thomas Brusman Sr. passed away at the age of 81 from COVID-19.Gary was funny, kind, and loved by all who knew him. Even during his last days, his nurses called him a “delight” and “wonderful.” Gary was deeply spiritual with a profound faith in God. He enjoyed sharing his knowledge of scripture and church history. He ended almost every...
Ronald J. Schmidt
Sep 15, 2021
Ronald J. Schmidt, beloved husband of 49 years to Joan E. Schmidt (nee Kramer). Loving father of Amy C. (John) Engle and Christopher J. (Michelle) Schmidt. Caring grandfather of Andrew J., Christopher J., Logen J., Ronald M. and Joshua G. Schmidt. Brother of Mary (Robert) Lambers, James Schmidt, Joyce (late Dale) Dyehouse and late Judy Pilgrim. Brother-in-law of Jack Pilgrim....
Otis C. Brown
Sep 15, 2021
BROWN, OTIS C., beloved husband of the late Dorothy M. (nee Settles) Brown, dear father of Joyce (the late Robert) Fischer, Margaret (James) Reininger, Roger (Lynn) and the late Otis E. (Beverly) Brown, also survived by eight grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren and 2 great-great grandchildren. Passed away September 15, 2021 at the age of 95. Private family services have been held....
Mary Jo Gruenwald
Sep 15, 2021
GRUENWALD, Mary Jo. Age 91 of St. Bernard, OH. Beloved wife of the late Clifford L. Gruenwald, passed away Wednesday, September 15, 2021. She was born March 19, 1930 in Cincinnati, OH, the daughter of Joseph and Bernadette (Schmidt) Schwetschenau, loving mother of Cynthia (James) Grogan, Janet, Robert (Ann), Dan (the late Sandra) Gruenwald, and Diane (Jerry) St. Clair. Loving...
Dolores M. Schuermann
Sep 14, 2021
SCHUERMANN, Dolores Marie "Doe" (Gottwald), age 76 of Liberty Township, Ohio passed away Tuesday September 14, 2021 peacefully in her home amongst family.Loving wife to Robert Francis Schuermann, mother of Robert J. (Kelli) Schuermann, Mark (Brandi) Schuermann, Amy (Daniel) Schneider, and Mary (Christopher) Kuhlman. Grandmother to Grant, Alec, Corinne, Mason, Craig, Carter, Madison, Zachary, Hayes and Samantha. Called “Aunt Doe”...
David J. Myers
Sep 13, 2021
David J. Myers, beloved son of Jean and the late Pierce “Boots” Myers. Loving father of Bruce (Lisa) Myers, Amber (Mark) Miller and Brandon Myers. Dear grandfather of Brenton, Brylee, Brice, Brianna and Brayden. Brother of Dan and Don (Carla) Myers. Special uncle of Heather and Trevor. David passed away on Monday, September 13, 2021 at age 61. Visitation at...
Kenneth W. Hunter
Sep 13, 2021
Hunter, Kenneth W. beloved husband of Kay Hunter and the late Romona Hunter. Loving father of Robin (Charlie) Dewald and Kerri (Sonny) Haubner. Grandfather of Lauren Dewald and Nick Dewald. Step father of Margaret (Bill) Pancake and Chuck (Belinda) Roberts. Step grandfather of Katelyn (Joe) Gillispie, Taylor (Ryan) Rankin and Kevin Pennington. Step great grandfather of four. Brother of Eleanor...
John A. Klotz
Sep 12, 2021
John Klotz beloved husband of Diana Klotz for 37 years, loving father of Grace Wade, Irene Fields, Lynn (Jim) Beeler, Greta Klotz, Doug (Paula) Doughman, Joanne (John) Jacob, and Jeanette (James) Allender, grandfather of 17 grandchildren, and great-grandfather of nine.John is preceded by his parents, John and Eileen, his sister Cheryl, and two of his granddaughtersJohn was a Airforce Veteran...