All Obituaries

VITALE Charles R." Charlie" Sr. 78, passed away at home December 12th 2018. He was born on January 27, 1940 to the late Michael and Lola Vitale. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Donna (nee Dadabo); sons, Joe Vitale, Chuck (Lynn) Vitale, David (Kris) Vitale; daughter, Janet (Hans) Gallezzo; grandchildren, Katherine (Jordon) St. John, CJ, Raffaella, and Andrew Vitale, Cassie and Tony Vitale, Emily Kennedy and her daughter Jade, Charlotte "Charley" Gallezzo, Tyler,...

Whittington Richard Lee, age 83, of Fairfield, peacefully passed on Tuesday, December, 11, 2018. He was born June 20, 1935 in Nitro, WV. After graduating High School, he joined the Air Force, serving during the Korean Conflict, and many years later retired from Yellow Freight with over 3 million accident free miles. Richard will be remembered as a devoted Husband, Dad, Papa/Poppy, brother, friend and most importantly, Christ follower. His kind heart, quick wit and laugh will be forever...

KELLY Joseph “Kelly”, age 74, of Fairfield passed away on December 6, 2018 after a short illness. He was born in Columbus, OH on July 11, 1944 to the late Charles Robert and Helen Grace Kelly. On December 31, 1963 he married the love of his life Fran Szalai she preceded him in death on December 15, 2012. Kelly was a veteran of the United States Air Force serving in the Vietnam War. He entered the service on November 12, 1963 and retired from active service on October 31, 1986....

LERCH Luella, Age 89 of Hamilton, Ohio passed away Sunday, December 2, 2018, peacefully at Hospice of Hamilton.  She was born in Waynesburg, KY to Walter ‘Sid’ Reece and Anna (Hauserman) Reece, but lived most of her life in Butler County, OH.  Luella retired form General Motors, Fisher Body – Hamilton, after working for some 30+ years.  She was a member of The First Baptist Church of Hamilton, Ohio.  She is survived by her husband of 52 years, Norbert...

LAIN Billie J. – age 86 of Hamilton, passed away Monday morning, December 10, 2018 at Hospice of Hamilton.  She was born August 23, 1932 in Hamilton, the daughter of the late William and Elizabeth Jones (nee Provence).  She is survived by her daughter Christine (Steve) Gloyeske; 5 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren and her longtime friend and neighbor Claire Blizzard.  Billie is preceded in death by her husband William Lain and son David Lain. Online condolences may...

EVERSOLE Dennis Lee, age 78, of Fairfield Twp., passed away on November 23, 2018 at home. He was born on January 25, 1940 in Cincinnati to the late Hence and Velva Eversole. Dennis is survived by his beloved wife of 57 years, Peggy (nee Richardson) ; sons, Tim (Teresa) Eversole, Tony (Mandy) Eversole, and Matt (Suzzane) Eversole; grandchildren, Chelsea, Ethan, Lyndsey, Dennis, Sarah, Autumn, and Claudia. He is also survived by his brother in law, Herb (Jan) Richardson. Dennis is preceded...

LYONS Mary Zelma , 89, of Fairfield, went to be with the Lord on November 24, 2018 at Licking Memorial Hospital (Hospice) in Newark, Ohio. She was a resident at Brookdale Senior Living in Newark. She was born July 26, 1929 in Brown County, Ohio daughter to the late Charles T. and Grace (Silcott) Edenfield. Mary is survived by her daughter, Roxanna (Carl) Young; grandchildren, Cassandra (Christopher) Young-Paxton, Alan D. Lyons, Jr., (Tonya), Alanna Lyons, and Jonathan Lyons;...

YOUNG Donald Lee – age 81 of Fairfield passed away on Friday, November 23, 2018.  He was born March 11, 1937 in Glendale, Ohio to the late Henry and Dora Young (nee Drake).  On February 8, 1961 in Cincinnati, Ohio he married his wife Shirley Lee Young (nee Nimon).  Donald worked for the US Post Service and was a lifelong member of Covenant Community Church.  He also worked part time for Mannheim Auto Auction.  Donald was a veteran of the US Navy.  He is...

GROH Marilyn M., age 78, of Cincinnati passed away on November 25, 2018. She was born on November 17, 1940 in Huntington, England to the late Thomas and Doris Day.  In May of 1958, Marilyn married James Groh Sr., he preceded her in death on July 14, 2010.  Marilyn is survived by her children, Jon (Stephanie) Groh, James Groh Jr., Roy (Samantha) Groh, Caroline Dews, Marilyn (Brian) Bass, Katrina (Andrew) Landis; many grandchildren; 3 great grandchildren. She is also survived by...

RAO Mani Rusi, age 85, of Fairfield passed away on November 22, 2018. She was born in Mumbai, India on May 15, 1933 to the late Firoze and Shireen Bilpodiwalla. She is survived by her husband, Rusi B. Rao; children, Becca (Fred) Desai, Anahita Rao, and Yasmin (Rayomand) Bhumgara; grandchildren, Shireen, Havovi, Farah, Behroze, Kashmin, Nasreen, Andy, Kevin, and James. Funeral service will be Saturday, November 24, 2018 from 9:30-10:30 a.m. at the Avance Funeral Home and Crematory, 4976...