Obituaries

Nov 16, 2023

Sheila Gail McCarnan (Rains) – Age 68 of Fairfield, passed away on Thursday, November 16, 2023.  She was born January 27, 1955 in Williamsburg, Kentucky; the daughter of the late Bill Rains and Christine Schehr (Carr).  On March 16, 2007 in St. Petersburg, Florida, she married David McCarnan.  Gail is survived by her husband David; children Christy Randolph and...

Nov 5, 2023

Lawrence “Larry” Mullett – Age 86 of Cincinnati, passed away Sunday, November 5, 2023.  He was born April 2, 1937 in Floyd County, Kentucky, to the late Elijah and Alma Mullett (Daniels).  Larry is survived by his children Cody Mullett, Colton Mullett, Patricia Page, Gail Moates, Rhonda Beatty and Larry Mullett; former wife Debra Mullett; numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren...

Oct 23, 2023

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Larry E. Hubbard, 83, of Fairfield, Ohio. Born to Leon and Ella Hubbard in Columbiana, Ohio.  He departed this world on Monday, October 23, 2023.  He leaves behind a legacy of love.   Survived by his longtime partner Dale I. Borchert, stepson Nathaniel Borchert (Jennifer), Patsy Souders (William), Judith...

Oct 22, 2023

HANLEY, John Lawrence

John Lawrence Hanley, age 85 of Fairfield, Ohio died at home on Sunday, October 22, 2023.  He was born on November 6, 1937 in Indianapolis, Indiana to the late Maurice Hanley and Helen Agnes (Bloom) Hanley.  On January 4, 1969 he married Kathryn “Katy” Louise Clouse at St. Mary’s Church in Tiffin, Ohio. He...

Oct 20, 2023

BOWER, Lowell Keith

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Sergeant Lowell Keith Bower, (72), of Hamilton, Ohio. He was born April 1, 1951 to Lawrence Merle Bower and Wanda Jean (Lakes) Roberts, in Hamilton, Ohio. He departed this world on Friday, October 20, 2023, but leaves behind a legacy of love and...

Oct 20, 2023

Michael Patrick Kyle – Age 57 of West Chester, Ohio passed away on Friday, October 20, 2023.  Mike met the love of his life, Michelle, in June 1986 while Michelle was on her High School Senior Trip in Daytona Beach, Florida.  Excited about spending their lives together, the two were married on September 19, 1992.  Mike worked for F&M...

Oct 13, 2023

STEINBERG, JoAnne (nee Fishman)

JoAnne Steinberg (nee Fishman), 79 of Fairfield, Ohio passed away on October 13, 2023. She was born on February 6, 1944, in Washington DC.

She is survived by her children Larry (Lauren) Steinberg and Iris (Dan Stewart) Steinberg; grandchildren Dr. Zachary Steinberg, Taylor Steinberg, Duncan Stewart and Jonah Stewart; sister Paulette...

Oct 12, 2023

We are sad to announce the passing of Patricia Carol Brennan, at her home in Lindenwald, Hamilton, Ohio on October 12th, 2023. She was 65 years old. Patty (as she is known by friends and family) was born on an American military base in Germany. She is survived by her beloved sisters and best friends, Cathy, Teresa, and Jenny,...

Oct 12, 2023

Anthony “Tony” Biondo, 93, of Fairfield, Ohio, passed away peacefully surrounded by family, on Thursday, October 12, 2023.

Anthony was born on May 16, 1930 in San Antonio, Barcelona, Sicily, the son of Philip and Angelina Biondo.

“Tony” was known by most as a barber on Pleasant Avenue in Fairfield.  His greatest accomplishment, however, was...

Oct 11, 2023

Kathryn Elizabeth Fredley (Bear) – Age 96 of Fairfield, passed away Wednesday, October 11, 2023.  She was born June 16, 1927 in Curtisville, Pennsylvania to the late Harry and Josephine Bear (Seitz).  She was a member of Valley Chapel Community Church.  Kathryn is survived by her children Abby (Jim) Summerfield, Cameron (Trinity) Fredley and Jorene (Bill) Planzer; 12 grandchildren...

Sep 29, 2023

Shollenbarger, Jeffrey L.

We are sad to announce the passing of Jeffery L. Shollenbarger at his Fairfield residence on September 29, 2023, at the age of 68. Jeff attended Fairfield High School and served in the United States Army. He was Operations/Plant Manager for the US Playing Card Company for over 20 years and later worked for...

Sep 26, 2023

Christopher Calender October 1, 1976 – September 26, 2023 Christopher Calender, beloved husband of Vida, went to The Kingdom to be with The Lord.  To know Chris was to love him, thus, there are graciously too many adored folks to acknowledge.  With his radiant smile, genuine kindness and witty humor, Chris put everyone around him at ease. Chris was...

Sep 25, 2023

RHODUS, Janice Fay (nee Lay)

Janice Fay Lay Rhodus of Fairfield, OH passed away on September 25, 2023, from cancer.  Janice was 89 years old.

Janice was born in Jellico, TN to Ulysses and Pernia Lay.  Janice was one of seven children.  She was raised on a farm in Elk Valley, TN alongside her cousins...

Sep 15, 2023

KRAMER Virginia “Ginny” (Ball) – age 84 of Fairfield passed away on Friday, September 15, 2023.  She was born July 28, 1939 in Cincinnati to Frank and Elizabeth Ball (Lang).  On January 20, 1962 she married Robert A. Kramer Jr.  She enjoyed gardening, sewing, volunteering at her church and spending time with family and friends.  She is a retiree...

Sep 14, 2023

Dennis Greg Rhodus of Hamilton, OH passed away on September 14, 2023, as the result of a long illness.  Denny was 63 years old.

Dennis was born in Hamilton, OH to Alvin Gene Rhodus and Marilyn Miller Rhodus. As a child Denny enjoyed spending time with his grandparents Vera and George Miller as well as his siblings...

Sep 11, 2023

TURNER Karen Ann (McCann) – age 72 of Fairfield passed away Monday, September 11, 2023.  She was born January 24, 1951 in Syracuse, New York, to Thomas and Nancy McCann (Ziegler).  On April 12, 1975 in Minoa, New York, she married Richard Turner.  Karen worked as an accountant and also as a school cook.  Karen truly had a gift...

Sep 10, 2023

Linda L. Baumann Zimmerman 62 of Hamilton passed away on Sunday September 10, 2023. She was born October 10,1960 in Hamilton Ohio to the late Melvin and Darlene Baumann. She leaves to her loving memory her brother Larry (Debbie) Baumann, Garry (Debbie) Baumann; her nieces and nephews; Bryon (Emily) Baumann, Brett (Ashlie) Baumann, Cory Baumann, Nikki (Josh) Stegner, Brady...

Sep 5, 2023

Carl F. Ruble, 81, of West Chester, OH died peacefully in his sleep on September 5, 2023 at his residence at Chesterwood Retirement Community.  He worked for many years at Morton Thiokol/International and US Playing Card, most recently at Enterprise Rent-a-Car.  He was an avid Mustang enthusiast, a member of the Queen City Mustang Club and has owned many...

Sep 4, 2023

ROBERTS, E. Mae

Mae passed away Monday, September 4, 2023 at Hospice of Hamilton after a long battle with declining health. She was born June 7, 1949 in Hamilton, the daughter of John and Mabel (Smith) Ward.

She is survived by her husband of 56 years, Eddie; son, Jeff (Gina); brothers, Dr. Robert L. (Kathy)...

Aug 26, 2023

 HUGHES Linda Jeanne (Reiss)– age 77 of Hamilton passed away Saturday, August 26, 2023.  She was born February 15, 1946 in Miami, FL.  Linda is survived by her children Scott (Christine) Shaffer, Michelle (Alan) Finlayson and Amy (Joseph) Binns; 4 grandchildren; also survived by numerous family and friends.  She is preceded in death by her parents Ellsworth and Helen Reiss...