Obituaries
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...
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 Fairfielon Marchhad 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 neighbors....
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Rebecca Ann Kulinski
Dec 13, 2025
Rebecca "Becky" Kulinski peacefully passed December 13th 2025. Becky was adopted by her beloved late parents, Ardis (Steinhoff, 1932-2022) and Alfred "Arch" Bowers (1929-2017) in her infant years after being born January 6th 1967. She graduated Goodrich High school in 1985 where she was fortunate enough to attend along some of her cousins. This was the same way she grew...
Esther Ratliff
Dec 13, 2025
Esther (nee Brasch) Ratliff, age 93, peacefully passed away surrounded by her family at Woodlands of Hamilton on December 13, 2025. She was born in Hamilton, Ohio on August 18, 1932, to the late William Brasch and Ida (Ruecking) Brasch.
Esther was employed at Elder Beerman Stores for many years, retiring in 2009. She was a member of the First United...
Rose Marie Emrick
Dec 12, 2025
Emrick, Rose Marie (née Cianciolo) went to Heaven on Friday, December 12, 2025. Rose was born February 26, 1937 (we finally know her real age) to Charles Michael and Lydia Lucille Cianciolo (nee Santoro). She was a 2nd generation birth in the US of Italian immigrants. In addition to her parents, Rose was preceded in death by her beloved husband...
Denvil "Bud" C. Schoolcraft Jr.
Nov 28, 2025
Denvil “Bud” Schoolcraft, age 74, of Fairfield, Ohio was called home to the Lord on Friday November 28, 2025. Born on June 10, 1951, in Sycamore West Virginia to Denvil and Blanche Schoolcraft. Bud served in the US Army. Bud had a long career as a truck driver and spent time as an auto mechanic in his early years. He...
Dennis Michael Phillips
Nov 25, 2025
Dennis Michael Phillips, 74, of Fairfield, Ohio, passed away on November 25, 2025. He was born on November 15, 1951, in Hamilton, Ohio, to Eldon and Mary Phillips. Dennis graduated from Garfield High School and then earned his associate degree from Miami University. A lifelong learner, he went on to complete his bachelor’s degree as an adult at Wilmington College...
Ruth Marie Cole
Nov 25, 2025
Mrs. Ruth Marie (nee Rogers) Cole age 95, of Fairfield, Ohio went home to be with her Heavenly Father on Tuesday, November 25, 2025, at 3:25 am at her residence. She was born and raised in Cincinnati, Ohio. She was a loving & wonderful mother, granny, and homemaker, best cook, and served in her church in several things. Ruth raised...
H. Marie Gastineau
Nov 25, 2025
H. Marie (nee Craycraft) Gastineau
Our mom Marie was received into the arms of Jesus, her Lord and Saviour, on Tuesday, November 25, 2025, at the age of 91. She has been reunited with her husband, Don, her parents, 7 siblings as well as a multitude of extended family and dear friends. Marie was born in Mt. Sterling, KY and moved...
Richard Raymond Reifenberger
Nov 19, 2025
Richard Raymond Reifenberger age 69 passed away on Wednesday November 19, 2025. He was born on August 8, 1956 to the late Edward and Shirley Reifenberger. Dear father of Tyler Reifenberger and Danielle (Josh) Davis. Grandfather of Hunter Davis. Passed away from a long battle with Ataxia. Survived by brother Mike (Ginny) Reifenberger and sister Peggy Otting. Preceded in death...
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