Obituaries

Apr 13, 2009

Age 93 of Fairfield passed away, Monday, April 13, 2009 at Heritage Springs Nursing Home in West Chester. She was born September 26, 1915 in Cincinnati, OH, the daughter of Charles and Hattie (Janke) Breitenbach.

She leaves behind her daughter, Carol (Richard) Brown; grandchildren, Karen (Steve) Hauser, Pam Brown, Sharon Kotzbauer, and Mike Kotzbauer; great-grandchildren,...

Apr 13, 2009

Age 86, died peacefully at home on April 13, 2009, of natural causes. Born Evelyn Mildred Kretchmar, only child Oscar E. Kretchmar and Mildred Miller, on December 6, 1922, in the Cumminsville area of Cincinnati, OH.

Graduated North College Hill High School (1941), tied for valedictorian. Married Gordon W. Korver (August, 1941), a home builder....

Apr 11, 2009

Age 67 of Hamilton, Ohio lost her battle to cancer on Saturday, April 11, 2009, at Hospice of Hamilton. Fran, born in New Vienna, Ohio on March 16, 1942, to her late parents, Harvey G. and Lorraine Powell, is preceded in death by her brother, David G. Powell, and infant sister, Carolyn Powell.

She is...

Apr 10, 2009

Norman C. Harrison, age 86, of Fairfield, OH, died Friday evening, April 10. He is survived by Maxine, his wife for 59 years, and a younger brother, Jack Harrison (wife, Helen) and their children. Norman was born on September 19, 1922 in the Pittsburgh suburb of Wilkinsburg, to Norman Harrison, Sr. and his wife, Jessie. They were a Pennsylvania...

Apr 9, 2009

Beloved husband of Margaret Meeks (nee Ostendorf); devoted father to Lisa Meeks, Brian Meeks II and Andrew Meeks. Beloved brother to Lynda Cook (Phil), Mary Niebel (Duell), David Meeks, Patti Butsch (Michael), Treasa Trotter (Dicky), and Melissa Compston (Marion). Preceded in death by his father, Orville Meeks, Jr.; mother, Ruby (nee Courtney) Meeks; and brother, Steven Meeks. Passed April...

Apr 6, 2009

Age 76 of Fairfield passed away, Monday, April 6, 2009 at Mercy Hospital of Fairfield. She was born October 12, 1932 in Krypton, KY, the daughter of John and Jeanette (Jackson) Colwell. Louise was a member of the Lindenwald Baptist Church.

She leaves behind her sisters, Mary (John) Compton and Juanita Rinck; brother, Lawrence Colwell;...

Apr 6, 2009

Age 86 of Fairfield passed away Monday, April 6, 2009 at Vitas Hospice-Drake Center. She was born January 17, 1923 in Corbin, KY, the daughter of Francis and Julia (Pemberton) Archer. She was a member of the North Fairfield Baptist Church and was attended Rolling Hills Baptist Church with her daughter most recently. Thelma was also a member of...

Apr 5, 2009

Age 95 of Fairfield passed away Sunday, April 5, 2009 at her daughter's home. She was born July 7, 1913 in Cincinnati, the daughter of Everett and Ethel (Lowman) Hixson. On October 12, 1939 she married Frank Walter also in Cincinnati.

Thelma leaves behind her children, Carol Eymer, Helen Palma and Kenneth Walter; grandchildren, Melissa...

Apr 5, 2009

Age 82 of Hamilton went home to be with her Lord and husband, Sunday, April 5, 2009 at Ft. Hamilton Hospital. She was born May 8, 1926 in London, KY, the daughter of J.C. and Dorthy (Smith) Reams. On June 6, 1947 Luella married Herbert Onkst in London, KY. She was a member of the East River Road Baptist...

Apr 1, 2009

Age 86, passed away Wednesday, April 1, 2009 at Ft. Hamilton Hospital.

He was born December 18, 1922, the youngest son of Harry F. and Catherine (Wellinghoff) Stricker, in Hamilton, Ohio. He graduated from Hamilton High School in 1941 and after Pearl Harbor, enlisted in the United States Navy. He served until December 1945. While stationed at...

Mar 31, 2009

Age 63, passed away Tuesday, March 31, 2009. He was born June 22, 1945 in Dunkirk, New York the son of Calvin and June (Mason) Dubert.

James is survived by his wife, Susan Dubert; and children, Jeff (Christy) Dubert, Jennifer Dubert, and Michele (Matt) Schmidt. He was preceded in death by his parents; and sister....

Mar 31, 2009

Age 64, died March 31, 2009, in Hamilton. He was born June 6, 1944 in Lebanon, Ohio to William and Elma (Poinsett) Bachelor.

Roger is survived by his wife, Mary Faye Bachelor; children, Brian (Stephanie) Durbin and Denise Burton; grandchildren, Derek Durbin, Jimmy Burton and Amber Burton; and sister Shirley Holbrook. He was preceded in...

Mar 27, 2009

Age 43, of Fairfield, Ohio formerly of Williamsburg, Kentucky departed this life on Friday, March 27, 2009 at the Camelot Lake Residential Home in Fairfield. She was born on July 24, 1965 to Everett Mac Evans and the late Judy Kay (Sloan) Evans.

She is survived by her father, Everett Mac Evans of Williamsburg, Kentucky;...

Mar 26, 2009

NABORS, Richard L.

Age 70, passed away on March 26, 2009 in Jackson, MS. He was born in Hamilton, OH on March 19, 1939, the son of Arthur and Iva Nabors. He spent time in the Navy and also in construction work.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and...

Mar 25, 2009

Age 85 of Fairfield passed away, Wednesday, March 25, 2009 at Heartland of Woodridge. She was born November 15, 1923 in Covington, KY, the daughter of Walter and Elizabeth (Luken) Rogers. On December 28, 1957 Marge married William "Bill" Hamilton in Covington, KY. She was a member of the Fairfield Church of Christ.

Marge leaves...

Mar 24, 2009

Age 94, passed away March 24, 2009, at Ft. Hamilton Hospital, Hamilton, OH. He was born in Washington, Indiana to George and Barbara (Kramer) Poolitsan, on July 13, 1914. He worked as a tool and die maker at The National Can Company in Hamilton until his retirement in 1970. Thomas was a member of the Fairfield VFW, and the...

Mar 23, 2009

Age 91 of Fairfield died on Monday, March 23, 2009 at his home. He was born April 15, 1917 in Rockford, IL, the son of Joseph E. and Esther L. (Carlson) Swanson. Rev. Swanson was preceded in death by his parents; wives, Edna M. and Marian H.; daughter, Susan M.; grandson Christopher; and brothers, Irwin, Edward and Robert. On...

Mar 23, 2009

Age 79, passed away Monday, March 23, 2009. He was born May 11, 1929 the son of Charles Brown and Bertina (Klein) O'Mera in Louisville, KY. Charles was a member of the U.S. Army from 1949 to 1952. He served as a Cincinnati Police Officer from 1957 to 1981. He then went on to work for Cincinnati Financial Corp....

Mar 21, 2009

Age 61 of Fairfield Township, passed away Saturday, March 21, 2009 at Hospice of Hamilton. She was born January 13, 1948 in Hamilton, the daughter of Robert C. and Clare "Elaine" (Wocher) Welsh. On February 10, 1973, Mary married Paul D. Colborn at Sacred Heart Church in Fairfield.

She leaves behind her husband,...

Mar 17, 2009

Beloved husband of 60 years to Charlotte. Devoted Father to Steven Battistone, Ann Battistone and Ellen Shraim (Mustafa). Loving Grandfather to Nick, Dan and Sam Battistone, Rasmia, Samer and Malik Shraim. Dear brother of Carmen Battistone(late), Jean Kindle, Lillian Proietti and Sylvia Mecoli. Proud Uncle to numerous nieces, nephews, grand nieces and nephews. Passed away on March 17th 2009...