Obituaries

Jun 12, 2023

FIELDS, Norma Jean (nee Shannon)

Age 80, of Hamilton, passed away June 12, 2023, at her home.  She was born December 9, 1942, in Cincinnati, the daughter of Clarence and Mabel (Webb) Shannon.

Norma leaves behind her children, Michael (Kimberly) Fields, Geoffrey Fields, Gregory (Kandie) Fields, Bryan Fields, Ronald Fields; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren; nieces...

Jun 12, 2023

Joseph (Joe) Paul Miller, 94, of Mason, OH, passed away Monday, June 12, 2023 .

Joe is survived by his daughters Lynn (Richard) Shimkus; Bobbie Jo (Tom) Cramer; son Joey (Kathy) Miller; daughter Jill (Jim) Carl; and son Sam (Leah) Miller. He is also survived by his grandchildren Bill, Kelly, Michael, Andrew, Sam, Jimmy, Rachel, Anne, Carrie,...

Jun 7, 2023

Jacqueline Helen Durham (Wickemeier) – Age 86 of Greenhills passed away on Wednesday, June 7, 2023.  She was born October 7, 1936 in Hamilton, Ohio; the daughter of the late Benjamin and Helen Wickemeier (Post).  On August 22, 1959 she married James W. Durham, who preceded her in death in 2009.  Jacqueline is survived by her children James Todd...

Jun 4, 2023

RICHARDSON, Cecil Age 81 of Fairfield passed away June 4, 2023, at Hospice of Hamilton. He was born October 19, 1941, in Hamilton, the son of Melvin and Gracie (Plowman) Richardson. Cecil was married to Phylis Jean Henley in Fairfield, OH on August 16, 1980. He served his country in the US Navy from 1960 – 1970 during the...

Jun 1, 2023

Maxwell Norman Wear, age 87, of Fairfield passed away on June 1, 2023.  He was born in September 1935 in Boyd County, Kentucky. After spending the war years in New York, he moved to Butler County with his parents James and Evelyn Wear.  On May 22, 1957, he married Janet Sue Davis who preceded him in death in 2020...

Jun 1, 2023

Robert A. (Bob) Miller, age 81, of Cincinnati, was called home to Heaven on Thursday, June 1, 2023, at the Hospice of Hamilton North Inpatient Care Center.

He was the eldest of six children born to Albert A. and Betty E. (Drake) Miller in Hamilton, Ohio, on January 16, 1942.  He attended Fairfield Schools.  On February 13,...

May 29, 2023

Charles (Charlie) Kemp was born on May 3, 1940 and passed away on May 29, 2023.

Charles is survived by his wife of 58 years, best friend and love of his life, Janice (Conner) Kemp. He was blessed with two children of whom he was very proud and loved dearly, Charlie Kemp Jr. and Amy M. Kemp....

May 28, 2023

Betty Strunk passed away peacefully on May 28th at 2:08 am. Betty and her husband, Elvin Strunk, were married for nearly 60 years and had two children, Randy and Cindy, son-in-law Mike, daughter-in-law Mujgan, four loving grandchildren, Justin, Austin, Arianna, Evren and one great-grandchild, Braxton.  She is also survived by her three sisters, Sharon Mills, Brenda Frankenstein, Mary Johnson,...

May 28, 2023

GADD, Jason Edward "Wiener"

GADD, Jason “Wiener”

Age 48 of Hamilton, passed from us May 28, 2023, at his residence surrounded by those who loved him.  Jason was born July 12, 1974, in Hamilton, OH.  Son of Stephen and Deborah (Lainhart) Moell.   Jason graduated from Hamilton High School in 1992 and was a Captain, catcher...

May 24, 2023

Lou Anthony Hampton – age 75 of Hamilton passed away on Wednesday, May 24, 2023.  Lou was born December 7, 1947 in Cincinnati, Ohio to the late William and Marilou Hampton, and was a long time resident of Butler County.  Lou was a veteran of the US Army, serving in Vietnam and later as a recruiter.  He was awarded...

May 21, 2023

Christopher Schwab, age 50, of Fairfield passed away on May 21, 2023. Chris is preceded in death by his father, Burney (Peggy) Schwab, and his mother, Meredith Ware. He is survived by his brothers, Kevin (Nicole) Schwab and Sean Schwab; niece, Lennon Schwab; stepbrothers, Mike (Erin) Mannix and Jeff Mannix; and numerous other family members and friends.

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May 21, 2023

Laura Michelle Fleenor

Age 45 of Hamilton, passed away at her home in

Hamilton on Sunday, May 21, 2023. She

was born in Hamilton, Ohio on May 7, 1978

to Denney and Pamela (Joseph) Fleenor.

Laura was a devoted mother, never defined by her illnesses, but

by...

May 20, 2023

Elizabeth “Bette” (Miller) Stodolski McCormick – Age 89, of Liberty Township, Ohio passed away on May 20, 2023. She was born to John and Susan Miller on December 14, 1933 in Erie, Pennsylvania. She was preceded in death by her first husband of 36 years, Eugene Stodolski, her second husband of 4 years, James McCormick and her daughter Marybeth...

May 15, 2023

Joseph Earl Stanton – age 76 of Hamilton, Ohio, passed away on Monday, May 15, 2023.  He was born July 3, 1946 in Richmond, Indiana, the son of the late Joseph Earl and Ruth Jane Stanton (Basham).  On August 14, 1970 he married Ruth Grathwohl.  Joseph is survived by his wife Ruth; sister Sandra Moore; nieces Ruth (Chris) Gingry...

May 8, 2023

Carolyn B. Ashton, a resident of Fairfield Township, Ohio, passed away peacefully at home on May 8, 2023, three years after the passing of her husband of 62 years, Richard C. Ashton. She is survived by her son, Richard Todd Ashton and Jeanette Sears; grandchildren, Emily, Danielle and Bryan; and many loving nieces and nephews.

Daughter to...

May 4, 2023

Betty Ann (Wendt) Hanges – Age 93, of Fairfield, Ohio and Otterbein Senior Life Community, passed away on May 4, 2023.  She was born on March 28, 1930 in Middletown, Ohio.  At Anderson College, Anderson, Indiana, Betty met Constantine (Gus) J. Hanges, of Oklahoma City, and on December 22, 1951 they married starting their wonderful sixty-nine-year journey together.  After...

Apr 29, 2023

Opal Janice Rush was born on February 21st, 1940 in Laurel County Kentucky, the daughter of the late Lee Nicholson and Hermia Murrell. She is survived by a daughter Sherry Campbell and husband Gary, a son Stacy Rush and wife Sharon, 4 grandchildren Jenna Campbell Rowell (Sam) Janson Campbell (Matt) Nathan Rush and Jessica Rush. 2 great grandchildren Rylee...

Apr 28, 2023

Robert H. Burger January 17, 1930 ~ April 28, 2023 Robert H. Burger (93) of Fairfield, Ohio passed into heaven on April 28, 2023. Bob was the eighth child of Frank and Mary (Kern) Burger born January 17, 1930 in Cincinnati. He was known as a faithful child of God living his life that reflected his integrity, service, generosity,...

Apr 27, 2023

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved Barbara Rose Blevens (Benzing) at the age of 89 on Thursday April 27, 2023. She was born on March 8, 1934, in Hamilton, Ohio to Adrian and Kathryn Benzing. On December 19, 1953, she married Allan Roger Blevens, her high school sweetheart. Barbara was a graduate...

Apr 25, 2023

Heath, David Michael

David Heath, age 77, of Hamilton, Ohio passed away April 25, 2023. David was born to Fred Stanley Heath and Gloria Anita (Calvi) Heath Oct 31, 1945 in Windsor ,Vermont. After growing up in Lebanon, Ohio, David attended Miami University (Oxford, Ohio) earning a BS degree in Paper Technology. During his career, he was...