All Obituaries

PHILHOWER Mary Etta, age 98, of Hamilton passed away on July 29, 2020. She was born on July 9, 1922 in Pleasant Plain, Ohio to the late Charles and Mary Hazel (nee Hutchinson) Anderson. On September 13, 1948 she married Robert Philhower he preceded her in death on May 3, 1994. She worked for many years at the Fairfield High School Cafeteria; adored her grandchildren; loved to bowl; and enjoyed going to the Casino. Mary is survived by her children, Karla (Robert) Young, Karen (Rick) Cain,...

Paula Falconi Spoerl age 86, formerly of Hamilton and Fairfield, died March 6, 2020 in Chesterfield Virginia at Lucy Corr Village Medical Center. She was born in Hamilton Ohio on April 20, 1933 to the late Paul and Julia “Jean” Falconi. Paula is survived by her children, Chris (Nadine) Spoerl, David (Jill) Spoerl , Julia (Jeff) Spoerl Cooper; grandchildren, Brittany Spoerl, Nolan Spoerl, and Jacqueline Cooper; great grandchildren, Allyra Spoerl and Athellia Spoerl. She was...

FARDO Beulah Catherine, age 87, formerly of Fairfield passed away on July 31, 2020. She was born on January 16, 1933 to the late Sherman and Elizabeth (Straub) Bishop. She is preceded in death by her beloved husband, Carroll Fardo, who passed away on August 5, 2011. Beulah is survived by her sister, Nellie Riley; nieces and nephews: William (Gail) Bishop, Linda (Harold) Vaughn, Beverly (David) Radway, Debbie (Dan) Weaver, Sherman Bishop, Gary (Debbie) Bishop, Tim (Becky) Bishop, Karla...

WEAR Janet Sue, age 82, of Fairfield passed away on July 29, 2020 after an extended illness surrounded by her loving family. She was born on May 14, 1938 in Hamilton to the late Albert and Viola Davis. On May 22, 1957 she married Maxwell N. Wear who survives her after 63 years of marriage. After raising five children, she ran her husband’s law office in Fairfield for many years. Family was her greatest source of joy and she treasured news of and time with her far-flung children,...

HUFFMAN Janice Ruth, age 84, of Hamilton passed away on July 19, 2020. She was born on August 31, 1935 to the late Louis and June Reiger. She is survived by her children, Dale (Tammy) Huffman, Julie (Bill) Black, and Vivian (Jim) Lutz; 8 grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren; sisters, Lois (Bill) Margrave and Olive (Dale) Sandburn. She is preceded in death by her parents; and her husband, Donald C. Huffman. Visitation will be Tuesday, July 28, 2020 from 11 a.m. until time of service at...

REAMS Brenda, age 63, of Fairfield passed away on July 28, 2020 after a long illness. She was born on April 26, 1957 to the late Robert W. and Betty (nee Schmidt) Mullen. On June 2, 2013 she married Paul Reams, he survives her. Brenda is also survived by her children, Richard Llewellyn, Robert (Heather) Llewellyn, Aric Calvelage; grandchildren, Meaghan, Robbie, Haley, Brianne, Ellie, and Amelia; siblings, Betty Mullen and Robert (Sue) Mullen; her furbabies, Coalford and Delilah; numerous...

SIBERT Linda Kay, age 67, of Fairfield, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by family on Monday, July 20, 2020. Linda was born in Hamilton, Ohio on October 18, 1952 to Charles Mondello, Jim and Helen Paul. Linda is survived by her sons, Michael (Scott Swan), Bobby (Lena Ramsey); grandkids, Taylor Sibert, Brandon Sibert, London Sibert and Allie Sibert; 5 brothers (Ronnie Mondello, Jimmie Paul, Dennis Paul, Gerald Paul and Daryl Paul), sister Gloria Paul Polking and sister-n-law...

CHARLES Billy Edward “Bill”, age 91, of Fairfield passed away on July 16, 2020. He was born on April 25, 1929 in Richmond Indiana to the late Roy M. and Treva M. (nee Wright) Charles. On June 28, 1953 he married Marjorie “Marty” Coy; she preceded him in death on August 23, 2011. Bill graduated from Richmond Senior High School in 1947. He worked for the FBI in Washington D.C. in the Records Division. In 1951 he was drafted into the U.S. Army during the Korean...

Gregory C. Otting, Sr. was born August 12, 1954 and left us far too soon on July 16, 2020.  Greg was born the youngest son of Louis and Loretta (Voll) Otting.  He was a painter by trade for over 40 years and made many friends throughout his career.  He was an avid bowler in leagues over the years and achieved a 300...the perfect game.   Greg Sr.,  leaves to cherish his memory:   his fiancé Delitha Paul; two sons Gregory C. Otting Jr. (Myrna), and...

Richard C. Ashton, a resident of Fairfield Township, Ohio, passed away peacefully at home on July 15, 2020 at the age of 92. He is survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Carolyn Ashton; his son, Richard Todd Ashton and Jeanette Sears; grandchildren, Emily, Danielle and Bryan; brother, Jerry Ashton; brother-in-law, Hank Brands; sister in-law, Mae Bowling and many loving nieces and nephews. Richard was a graduate of Monroe High School and a graduate of Asbury University. He earned a...