Obituaries

Michelle L. Hodge

Michelle L. Hodge

Jun 26, 2016

Michelle L. Hodge (nee Miller), 47, beloved wife of Chris Hodge, loving mother of Charlie, Maggie and Lilly Hodge, dear daughter of Gerald Miller and Beverly Miller and daughter-in-law of Jim and Pat Hodge, devoted sister of Tina (Gerry) Kauffmann, Renee (Steve) Million and Kent (Terry) Miller and sister-in-law of Steve (Jennifer), Joe (Jean) and Nick (Tracy)...

Anna L. Corkhill

Anna L. Corkhill

Jun 25, 2016

Anna L. (nee Pignataro) Corkhill, age 67, of West Chester, Ohio, was greeted by angels and escorted to Heaven on Saturday, June 25, 2016 at West Chester Hospital.  She was born Wednesday, April 6, 1949 in Brooklyn, New York to Carmine and Marie (nee Sciarrillo) Pignataro.

Anna was very active with St. Maximilian Kolbe for many years. ...

Charles J. Riffe

Charles J. Riffe

Jun 22, 2016

RETIRED MILITARY UNITED STATES AIR FORCE

Charles J. 'Chuck' Riffe, 74, beloved husband of Nancy L. (nee Schatzel) for over 51 years, devoted father of Karen Fisher, Sherry (Ronny) Gatrell and Thomas (Angie) Riffe, dear brother of Judy Dillman, loving grandpa of Kristina (Lael) Forester, Jeffrey Hickman, Jacob Fisher and Jordan...

John J. Matusak

John J. Matusak

Jun 22, 2016

John J. Matusak, 69, 'Big John', loving son of the late George and Ruth Matusak, beloved brother of George (Rose Marie), Francis (Susan), Ruth (John) Gholz, Paul (Stephanie), Mary Ann (Terence) O'Day, Thomas and the late James (Rose) Matusak, dear uncle of many nieces, nephews and great-nieces and great-nephews. Passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 22, 2016....

Alexandra K. Pursel

Alexandra K. Pursel

Jun 20, 2016

?Alexandra K. 'Alex' Pursel, 25, passed away suddenly on Monday, June 20, 2016. Loving daughter of AnnMarie Pursel and Bill (Jennifer) Pursel, caring sister of Kristin Pursel, beloved grand-daughter of Eleanor and the late Ernest Audibert, Rose and Bill Pursel, Sr. and Joyce and Lew Jenkins and great grand-daughter of Bertha Dodge, also survived by many aunts, uncles and...

Clyde L. Dowers

Clyde L. Dowers

Jun 13, 2016

Clyde L. Dowers, age 84, of Liberty Township, Ohio, was taken into God’s arms on Monday, June 13, 2016. He was born Wednesday, April 6, 1932 in Cincinnati, Ohio to Clyde and Catherine (nee Staab) Dowers. He grew up in Northside, served in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict and in 1952, married...

Donald A. Venseret

Donald A. Venseret

Jun 12, 2016

Donald A. Venseret, age 82, of Mason, Ohio, passed away surrounded by his loving family on Sunday, June 12, 2016. He was born Monday, January 22, 1934 in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania to Henry and Emma (nee Geritz) Venseret.  Don retired from US Steel as a Metallurgical Engineer.

In June, 1958, Don married his sweetheart, Bette Rippey.  Together, they...

Thomas E. Johnston

Thomas E. Johnston

Jun 11, 2016

This is the story of Thomas Elliott Johnston, also known as TJ, Papaw, Newt, Buddy, and PSP (Poor Sweet Papa), a name he used to refer to himself. Thomas, 67, passed away Saturday, June 11 th , 2016 in his Englewood, Florida home surrounded by his loving family. He fearlessly and courageously battled lung cancer,...

Stephen Lema

Stephen Lema

Jun 8, 2016

Stephen L. Lema, age 65, a lifelong resident of Mason, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, June 8, 2016 while camping with his wife in Indiana. He was born in October, 1950 in Cincinnati, Ohio to Edward and Leah (Ruppel) Lema, who preceded him in death. Stephen had many jobs in his lifetime: farming, auctioneering, manufacturing, small engine and auto...

Sandra L. Reuter

Sandra L. Reuter

Jun 4, 2016

Sandra L. Reuter (nee Baker) 78 , beloved wife of Walt for over 58 years, beloved mother of Kathy (Daryl) Weyer and Linda Heinemeyer, loving grandmother of Jenny (Matt) Howard, Michelle Kohler, Ryan (Karla) Snider and Amanda Weyer and great-grandmother of Brody, Braeden, Logan, Kaden, Kady, Camryn, Mackynzie, Colton and Paige, dear sister of Kyle Raines. Passed...

Mark V. Lachapelle

Mark V. Lachapelle

Jun 4, 2016

Mark V. LaChapelle was born in Columbus, Ohio April 14, 1960, the 3rd child and only son of H. Vincent and Bernadine L. LaChapelle. The family moved to West Chester Ohio in 1963 where Mark graduated from Lakota High School in 1978 later obtaining his Assoc. Degree from Bluffton College.  Mark moved to California after college to work for...

Amanda Rae Rucker

Amanda Rae Rucker

Jun 2, 2016

Amanda Rae (Wickens) Rucker , born October 28, 1985, entered into the presence of Almighty God on June 2, 2016, at the age of 30.

She grew up in the Maineville area, attended Montgomery Community Church, and enjoyed summer camps. Amanda went to Kings Schools and Cincinnati...

Catherine B. Farrell

Catherine B. Farrell

Jun 1, 2016

Catherine B. Farrell, age 71, of Mason, Ohio, passed away peacefully Wednesday, June 1, 2016 at Hospice of Cincinnati.  She was born Tuesday, April 24, 1945 in Cincinnati, Ohio to Thomas J. and Rosella M. (nee Hanney) Farrell.

Catherine worked for GM/EDS for over 30 years before retiring.  In addition to spending time with her family and...

Pollux Sumner

Pollux Sumner

May 29, 2016

Pollux Sumner , beloved son of Mike and Kendra Sumner, loving brother of Lex, Max and Knix, precious nephew of Mindy, Tara, Steve, Ben, Keli, Kassie, Jack, John, Donald, Kaitlyn, Sam, David and Kibra, cherished grandson of Ruth and Gary Sumner, and Martin and Brenda Devine, passed away on May 29, 2016.

Visitation will be...

Leona Edwards

Leona Edwards

May 28, 2016

Leona was a woman who loved her family with everything she had.  Her family wasn't just her biological kids, it was the many, many people who thought so highly of her and her husband, and had even lived with them over the years. She loved to have company over and play cards, and laugh. She...

Wenzhen Yan

Wenzhen Yan

May 27, 2016

Wenzhen Yan, age 54, of West Chester, Ohio, passed away Friday, May 27, 2016 at West Chester Hospital.  Wenzhen was born Monday, December 25, 1961 in Shanxi, China to Yuchang Yan and Caiping Hu.

Wenzhen received Bachelors Degree from Shanghai Jiaotong University in 1982 and then received her Masters Degree in mechanical engineering from Shanghai Jiaotong University...

Jennifer J. Brisben

Jennifer J. Brisben

May 26, 2016

Jennifer Tackus BRISBEN, age 45, was called to heaven by God, Thursday, May 26, 2016. Beloved wife of Chad R. Brisben, devoted mother of Elena, Sarah, Emily and Mary Brisben, loving daughter of Bill and Ginnie Tackus, dear sister of Jason W. (Lisa) Tackus and Kris (Ed) Tackus Hehn; daughter-in-law of William O. Brisben and Charlene Ackley Brisben, sister-in-law...

Maurice Umble

Maurice Umble

May 24, 2016

Maurice L. Umble, age 89, recently of Lebanon, Ohio, passed away suddenly Tuesday, May 24, 2016 at Atrium Medical Center.  He was born Sunday, July 18, 1926 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Maurice L. and Lena (nee Hoover) Umble.

Maurice grew up in Moorestown, New Jersey.  In June of 1944,...

Mary Thomas Guenther

Mary Thomas Guenther

May 23, 2016

Mary Thomas Guenther, née Taaffe, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family May 23, 2016.  She was a life long resident of Cincinnati. Beloved wife of the late James H. Thomas and the late Charles E. Guenther. Devoted mother of William Thomas (Amy), Mary Jane Stuart (David), and Karen Thomas Griffith (Fred). Loving grandmother of Capt. James Thomas (Chelsea), William...

Michael L. Moushey

Michael L. Moushey

May 21, 2016

Michael L. Moushey, beloved husband of 44 years of Nora Eyre Moushey, loving father of Douglas (Erin) of Wyoming Ohio and Laura from Columbus Ohio. Survived by sister Leigh Meyers (Thomas) of Savannah Georgia and grandchildren Ben and Max. A Funeral Service will be held at Mueller Funeral Home, 6791 Tylersville Road, Mason, OH 45040 on Wednesday, May...