All Obituaries

Michael Combs, age 71, of Hamilton, died Tuesday, October 11, 2022, at home, after a long battle with lung disease. He was born in Hamilton, Ohio, on June 25, 1951. A graduate of Miami University, he was a nurse at Fort Hamilton Hospital, and then West Chester Hospital, for a combined 47 years. Mike married his junior high sweetheart, Marty Briggs on September 12, 1970, and they had 52 loving years together until his passing. Mike was a loyal Bengals fan who also enjoyed the theatre, classic...

Thomas Bartels – age 86, passed away on Wednesday, November 23, 2022.  He was born December 19, 1935 in Hamilton; the son of the late Albert and Louvah Bartels (nee Brant).  On August 9, 1958 Thomas married Opal Lawson.  Tom was employed by Champion Papers for 18 years and at the same time owned and operated Triumph Motorcycle Shop, until he started Bartels Heating and Cooling in 1973.  He retired in 1997.  Tom loved to build and race motorcycles and was a...

Ioana Pondy, age 86 of Fairfield OH, passed away on November 14, 2022. She was born in Sapwuahfik, FSM on January 7, 1936 to her late father, Loren Pondy and late mother, Ines Nayor Pondy as the only daughter and only sister of her late brothers, Lorens, Loriano, and Idaro Pondy. Married to the late Ionis Nelper, she was first a mother to Ioakim Nelper, her eldest son who preceded her in death in his early adulthood.  Ioana is survived by her daughters; Ioakina Nelper of Middletown,...

David Franklin Walker, age 81, passed away on November 5, 2022 after a long battle with cancer.  He was born August 18, 1941 to the late Clayburn and Dora Walker.  He is survived by his wife Montez Willis Walker, and children John Walker (Rachael), Heather Walker Smith (Stephen), Renee Green (Steve) his many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.  David was preceded in death by his parents and his sister Lora Eliza Walker Collins (David). David will be remembered for his...

Schaffer Michael E. “The Bulldog” – age 69 of Fairfield passed away Thursday, November 17, 2022.  He was born July 7, 1953 in Wyandotte, Michigan to the late Carl and Margaret Schaffer (nee Saddler).  Michael is survived by his wife, Karen Schaffer (nee Burwick); daughter Tracie (Steve McComas) Schaffer and son Michael (Mary) Schaffer; grandchildren Ava, Emily, Bennett, Ethan, Alanna and great-grandbaby Ellie; sisters Kathy Livingston, Susie (Dan) Sprowl, Jodi...

Thomas Joseph Parks, Jr. Thomas Joseph Parks Jr., age 42, formerly of Ohio, died November 7th, 2022, in Lake County Florida.   Mr. Parks was born August 29th, 1980 in Cincinnati, OH., to Thomas and Brenda Joyce (Adams) Parks. Tom worked many years at Nissan Of Leesburg as a ASE certified master mechanic.  He was an avid lover of scuba diving earning the title of Rescue Diver. Tom is survived by his three sisters, Jamie Miller Coomer. Elisha Adams and Trisha Janevski; Several...

Mary Huber (nee Rich), age 86, of Fairfield, Ohio, died November 14, 2022. She was born in Hamilton, Ohio on December 24, 1935, to Bertha (Miller) and Arthur Rich. She attended St. Ann Grade School and graduated in 1953 from Notre Dame High School. After graduation, she worked as a secretary and office manager at various manufacturing businesses in the Hamilton/Fairfield area. She married Herbert Huber on July 20, 1957, at St. Ann Catholic Church and they celebrated 65 years of marriage....

Brian L. Casey – age 61 of Hamilton, passed away Saturday, November 12, 2022.  He was born July 22, 1961 in Hamilton, the son of the late Donald and Dolores Casey (nee Planck).  Brian was a veteran of the U.S. Army.  He is survived by his children; Donald L. Casey and Amber Schirmer; grandchildren Jesse, James, Michael, Braydon and BrayLynn; sisters Belinda (Steve) Ricketts and Bonita (Scott) Fowler.  Visitation will be Thursday, November 17, 2022 from 12 Noon until...

William “Bill” Meyer was a legendary husband, dad, grandpa, brother, and friend. He left our lives unexpectedly on November 4, 2022 at the age of 71.  Bill was born to William and Mary Meyer on September 11, 1951. After graduating from LaSalle High School he enlisted in the U.S. Army. After serving, he earned a degree from the University of Cincinnati. Bill enjoyed a long and successful career in the mortgage industry and retired from General Electric Credit Union. After...

Rita Joan Lindsay, age 81, of Fairfield, Ohio passed away on November 3, 2022, in her home surrounded by her loving family.  Rita was born in Hamilton, Ohio on July 2, 1941 and was the daughter of A.B. and Mary Hampton and has a brother – Gary Hampton. Rita was married to Myrl Lindsay in May of 1960.   Rita and Myrl have three children – Rob Lindsay (Kathleen), Diane Lindsay and Mary Lindsay-Rolfes (Dave) all who live in the local area; Grandchildren –...