Obituaries

George Erwin Kell

George Erwin Kell

Feb 9, 2026

George Kell, age 69, passed away on Monday February 9, 2026.

George was born on June 20, 1956, in Cincinnati, Ohio, to Clifford Kell and Bernadette Kell. He built a life rooted in devotion to his family and quiet strength that those who knew him came to rely on.

George graduated from Millersburg Military Institute in Millersburg, Kentucky, and later from Georgetown...

Russell Garfield Easter

Russell Garfield Easter

Feb 7, 2026

Russell Garfield Easter passed away peacefully on Saturday February 7, 2026, at the age of 83. He was born on November 10, 1942, in Hamilton, Ohio, to James R. Easter and Esther M. (Corbin) Easter.

Russell graduated from Fairfield High School in 1960. He earned his bachelor’s degree in education with a focus on Social Studies from the Ohio State University...

William Franklin Hindman

William Franklin Hindman

Feb 7, 2026

William Franklin (Shorty) Hindman April 4, 1934-February 7, 2026, William Franklin Hindman was born April 4th, 1934, in Frankewing, Tennessee and departed this life on February 7th, 2026, in Cincinnati, Ohio. He was preceded in death by his parents William Cordell Hindman and Lona Grace (Pinkelton) Hindman, his wife of 62 years, Virginia Gayle Hindman, and one sister, Geraldine Hindman...

Melody Claire Frost

Melody Claire Frost

Feb 1, 2026

It is with sadness and joy that we report the passing of Melody Claire (Menche) Frost on Sunday February 1, 2026, at Hospice of Hamilton. Sadness because we will miss her and joy because she is now and forevermore safe and sheltered in the arms of Jesus. Melody was born on January 27, 1967, to Robert and Marjorie (McGuire) Menche....

Kathryn "Kay" Adele Kumler

Kathryn "Kay" Adele Kumler

Jan 31, 2026

Kathryn “Kay” Kumler

Born in Hamilton, Ohio

Kathryn “Kay” Kumler, age 88, of Hamilton, Ohio, passed away peacefully, surrounded by the love of her family. She was born in Hamilton to Glenn and Marcella Evans.

Kay was preceded in death by her parents; her beloved husband, Joseph Kumler; her son, James Kumler; her brothers, Thomas and David Evans; and her sister, Barbara Heitsman.

She...

Timothy L. Feltner

Timothy L. Feltner

Jan 30, 2026

Timothy L. Feltner ObituaryTimothy L. Feltner, of Fairfield, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 30, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.Tim was born in Hamilton, Ohio, to Farris Feltner and Leah (Payne) Feltner Whitmore. He is survived by his devoted wife, Cathy Feltner; sister-in-law Susan (Danny) Drury; daughter Jennifer (Michael) Seyferth; stepson Andrew (Amber) Hall; stepdaughter Kendra (Devon) King; and his...

Billy Michael McWhorter

Billy Michael McWhorter

Jan 24, 2026

Billy Michael "Bill" McWhorter, 67, passed away peacefully at home on January 24, 2026. He was born on August 19, 1958 in Manchester, KY to Granville and Mallie (Davidson) McWhorter and lived a life that was full of love for the people closest to him.

Bill spent most of his life working with his hands as an auto mechanic and...

Charles Leonard Aydlett

Charles Leonard Aydlett

Jan 24, 2026

Charles Leonard “Bud” Aydlett age 92 passed away peacefully on Saturday January 24, 2026, surrounded by his loving family in Fairfield, Ohio.

Bud was born in Virginia Beach, Virginia to Howard Clinton Aydlett and Elizabeth Andrews Aydlett on January 20, 1934, and raised in Virginia with his brother Howard.

Bud graduated from the Georgia Institute of Technology with a bachelor’s degree in...

Katrina Marie Kinney

Katrina Marie Kinney

Jan 23, 2026

Katrina Marie Kinney (Corwin), 64, of Hamilton, OH, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, January 23, 2026, at Berkeley Square in Hamilton, OH after her long battle with CADASIL a rare genetic neurological disorder.

She was born August 2,1961, in Cadillac, Michigan a daughter of the late Russell and Linda Corwin. Katrina was also preceded in death by...

James Scott O'Connor

James Scott O'Connor

Jan 19, 2026

James Scott O'Connor "Jimmy", age 52 of Fairfield, passed away on Monday January 19, 2026. He was born on March 5, 1972, the son of Charles and Dorothy (McWhorter) O'Connor, raised in Fairfield and had a true wheeling and dealing spirit. He loved antiques, refurbishing sweepers and bicycles and loved Harley Davidsons. He was super funny, loved helping his elderly...

Helen A. Gallagher

Helen A. Gallagher

Jan 9, 2026

Helen Gallagher (née Douglas)

March 28, 1951- January 9, 2026

Helen was born and grew up in Belfast, Northern Ireland. In 1976, she moved to Louisville, Kentucky, to marry the love of her life, Price Gallagher. This month, Helen and Price celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary.

Helen embraced life with warmth and kindness. She enjoyed camping, volunteering in the Mercy North gift shop,...

Frank T. Mittiga

Frank T. Mittiga

Jan 3, 2026

Obituary: Frank T. Mittiga

March 22, 1936 – January 3, 2026

Frank T. Mittiga, age 89, of Hamilton, Ohio, passed away peacefully in his home on Saturday January 3, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. Born on March 22, 1936, Frank (Sonny) was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend whose warmth and kindness touched all who knew him.

Frank was preceded...

Katie Lorenzo

Katie Lorenzo

Jan 2, 2026

Katie Lorenzo nació el 25 de marzo de 2002 en la ciudad de Gainesville, Georgia. Fue hija amada de Yadira Sánchez y hermana de Julio David Lorenzo. A la edad de 8 años, junto a su familia, se trasladó al estado de Ohio, donde desarrolló gran parte de su vida.

Inició sus estudios en la Escuela Primaria Rivers View en la...

Beverly Sue Wolke

Beverly Sue Wolke

Jan 2, 2026

Beverly S. Wolke (1949 – 2026)

After tenaciously fighting cancer for over a decade, Beverly S. Wolke passed away early Friday, January 2, 2026. She will be greatly missed by her “bro,” as she loved to call him, and sister-in-law, Roy & Karen Smith; her beloved little “rescue” dog, Abby, and two adored canine “nieces”…She will also be fondly remembered by...

Clayton M. Weaver

Clayton M. Weaver

Dec 23, 2025

Clayton M. Weaver went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday December 23, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of hard work, generosity, faith, and unwavering love for family and community. Clayton’s life was defined by his quiet strength and willingness to help others. He remained active, serving others until the very day he passed, and it is...

Otto Mack Swanner

Otto Mack Swanner

Dec 21, 2025

Otto Mack Swanner passed away peacefully Sunday, December 21, 2025. He was born on November 16th, 1934, in London, Kentucky, the youngest of four sons born to Phillip and Nell Swanner. Otto's unwavering faith in God was evident throughout his life. He served faithfully as a Sunday school teacher, deacon for his church and supported numerous charitable causes. He was...

Carol Ann Newman

Carol Ann Newman

Dec 19, 2025

Carol Ann Newman (Vaskovsky), age 86, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 19, 2025, in Fairfield Township, Ohio. Carol was born on December 22, 1938, in Berwyn, Illinois, to Frank and Helen (Kaiser) Vaskovsky. She later made Ohio her home, where she built a life centered on family, faith, and love. On October 28, 1967, Carol married Jerry Lynn Newman...

James Brent Clapper

James Brent Clapper

Dec 17, 2025

James Brent Clapper age 80 of Hamilton, OH went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday December 17, 2025. He was born October 12, 1945, to Lyman M. and Lila (McGowan) Clapper. He graduated from Garfield High School class of 1964 and went on to join the United States Army. He has one son Shawn Clapper. He is survived...

Betty Stover

Betty Stover

Dec 16, 2025

Betty Jean Leonard Stover, age 95, of Fairfield passed away on Tuesday December 16,2025. Betty was born on August 31,1930, to Fred DePriest Leonard and Gertrude Faye Leonard. Betty graduated from Otterbein University in 1952. On June 18, 1955, Betty married Max Stover who predeceased her in 2019. Betty taught English for 30+ years, at Urbana and most of those...

Sharon Kay Sabla

Sharon Kay Sabla

Dec 14, 2025

Sharon Kay (nee Brayfield) Sabla passed away peacefully on Sunday December 14, 2025, at the age of 83. Beloved wife of Paul Edward Sabla and devoted mother of Brian (Shannon) Paul Sabla and Gregg Edward Sabla and grandmother to Bryan, Eddie, Manny and Colin. She was a member of Beta Sigma Phi Sorority and Pleasant Run Presbyterian Church for over...