Obituaries

Jan 21, 2008

"Wildman", age 55 of Hamilton died suddenly at his home on January 21, 2008. He was born June 22, 1952 in Hamilton, the son of George W. and Aleta (VanWinkle) Custer. Phil graduated from Garfield High School and later attended Miami University. He was a Veteran of the US Air Force. Phil enjoyed nothing more than spending time with...

Jan 19, 2008

Age 60 of Cincinnati, Ohio, formerly of Fairfax, California, passed peacefully January 19, 2008. Richard graduated from Lebanon High School, attended The University of Dayton, and served in the U.S. Air Force.

A memorial service will be held in Richard's honor at the family's convenience. Condolences may be sent at www.avancefuneralhome.com.

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Jan 17, 2008

Paul E. Berger, age 88 of Hamilton, Ohio passed away at Glen Meadows Nursing Home on Thursday, January 17, 2008. He was born September 20, 1919 in Hamilton, the son of the late Albert H. and Katherine (Lombrad) Berger. He married Vera (Kramer) Berger on May 6, 1949 in Dunlap, Ohio. She preceded him in death on October 5,...

Jan 13, 2008

Age 65 of Fairfield passed away Sunday, January 13, 2008 at Mercy Hospital, Fairfield. He was born October 4, 1942 in Derby, England, the son of Harold and Hilda (Birch) Thomas. Eddie retired from GE as an engineer in the Aero Engine Division.

He is survived by his wife of 38 years, Caroline Thomas; daughters,...

Jan 10, 2008

Age 84 of Hamilton, OH, formerly of Harlan Co., KY passed away, Thursday, January 10, 2008 at Huntington Court Nursing Facility in Hamilton. She was born July 3, 1923 in Harlan Co., KY, the daughter of Abe and Ethel (Hensley) Irvin. On March 26, 1940 she married Ernest Shelley in Keith, KY.

Oneita is survived...

Jan 9, 2008

Age 67 of Hamilton, passed away Wednesday, January 9, 2008 at his residence. He was born October 24, 1941 in London, KY, graduated from Garfield High School and served in the Ohio National Guard.

He is survived by his children, Angela (Lee) Lunsford, Andrew Demis and Alex (Suzann) Stephens; loving companion, Bertha Hobbs; grandchildren, Angelica,...

Jan 2, 2008

Age 77, of Fairfield passed away Wednesday, January 2, 2008 at her home. She was born March 5, 1930 in Cincinnati, OH, the daughter of Bennie and Lillian (Duggins) True. In 1948 Shirley married James W. Hammonds in Ludlow, KY. She was a member of the Winton Road Church of God.

Shirley is survived by...

Jan 2, 2008

ANDERSON, Helen (nee Gratton )

96 died January 2, 2008, in Fairfield, Ohio. Born Detroit, Michigan and former resident of Farmington Hills, Michigan. Wife of the late William R. Anderson, of Fairfield, Ohio, and Farmington Hills, Michigan. Daughter of late Dr. Henri L. Gratton and Elizabeth Gratton (nee Salliotte) of Detroit, Michigan. Helen leaves two...

Jan 2, 2008

Age 81 of Hamilton, passed away, Wednesday, January 2, 2008 at his home. He was born November 4, 1926 in Hamilton, the son of Frank and Laura (Caudill) Burns. On October 3, 1970 Homer married Barbara Forsythe in Mt. Healthy, OH. He was a Veteran of the US Army Air Corps, serving in WWII. Homer worked 45 years as...

Jan 2, 2008

FERRARO, Daniel A.

Age 19 of West Chester passed away Jan. 2. Loving son of Anthony and Kathy (nee Montesino) Ferraro; brother of Victoria and Alyssa Ferraro; grandson of Mary Ferraro; nephew of Susan (Chris Wallsmith) Montesino, Susan (Kenny) Cichy, Robert (Karen) Ferraro and Emily (Mike) Placido; friend to many; Miami University Student; Navy ROTC...

Jan 1, 2008

Age 90 of Forest Park passed away Tuesday, January 1, 2008 at The Meadows. She was born April 23, 1918 in Wilkes-Barre, PA, the daughter of Stephen and Anna (Mozack) Malinowski.

She is survived by her children, Mike (Hazel) Columbus, Raymond Columbus, Tony (Delores) Columbus, Lucille (Albert) Plank, Barbara Boles and Carl Tauchert; and grandchildren,...

Dec 27, 2007

age 90, of Fairfield, Ohio passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 27, 2007.

Orville was born October 6, 1917 in Fariston, Kentucky to George and Rebecca Brock. Orville was an active member and honorary life deacon of Zion Baptist Church and served as the Church Treasurer for 25 years. He retired as a Security Supervisor from The...

Dec 18, 2007

McINTOSH, Floyd A.

Age 83 went to be with the Lord on December 18, 2007 at Inter Mountain Medical Center, Salt Lake City, UT. He was born March 22, 1924 in Warren Co., OH, the son of Robert E. and Hazel (Robinson) McIntosh. On May 26, 1944 Floyd married Thelma Corrill in Newport, KY. She...

Dec 17, 2007

ALLEN, Rose Mary

Age 77 of Fairfield passed away December 17. Loving wife of George C. Allen; mother of George Michael (Diana) Allen, Mark (Diane) Allen, Darlene Allen, Donna (Gary) Wilcox, Dr. Dionne (Stephen) Howells; grandmother of 12; great-grandmother of 13.

Visitation will be 10 a.m. - until memorial service (11...

Dec 17, 2007

DOUGLAS, Kelly Kasei

Age 32 of Hamilton, passed away Monday, December 17, 2007 at Mercy Hospital of Fairfield. He was born March 3, 1975 in Somerset, KY, the son of Oran and Yoshiko (Isa) Douglas. Kelly graduated from Hamilton High School in 1994 and worked for the Avon Corporation.

He is...

Dec 17, 2007

BERGER, Evelyn C.

Age 84 of West Chester, formerly of Fairfield, passed away Monday, December 17, 2007 at Bethesda North Hospital. She was born July 27, 1923 in Cincinnati, the daughter of Edwin and Carolyn (Kuba) Filgis. Evelyn was the loving wife of 50 years to the late Lawrence Berger. Evelyn was a devoted homemaker...

Dec 17, 2007

Age 87 of Colerain Township, passed away Monday, December 17, 2007 at Mercy Hospital of Fairfield. He was born February 29, 1920 in Mercer County, KY, the son of Howard and Gladys (Baker) Jones. On October 5, 1943 James married Marjorie Ann Jones in Newport, KY. He was a US Army Veteran, serving in WWII and a member of...

Dec 16, 2007

76 years old, passed away on Sunday, December 16, 2007 at 8:40 a.m. She was born on January 15, 1931, the daughter of Clarence "Skip" Gift and Goldie Mae (Clairborne) Gift, both of whom preceded her in death. On March 27, 1953, she married Bernie Griesinger at the First Baptist Church, Hamilton, Ohio. To this union were born a...

Dec 13, 2007

WITHERSPOON, Harry

Age 67, of Cincinnati passed away Thursday, Dec. 13, 2007 at Mercy Hospital of Fairfield. He was born February 2, 1940 in Williamsburg, KY. He was preceded in death by his parents, Cecil "Spoony" & Joey (Byrd) Witherspoon and brother, James Witherspoon. Throughout his twenties, Harry served his country in the U.S. Navy...

Dec 12, 2007

Age 71 of Fairfield, passed away Wednesday, December 12, 2007 at Vitas Hospice - Ft. Hamilton. She was born August 3, 1936 in Gaffney, SC the daughter of Albert P. and Eula (Martin) Spencer. On September 21, 1973 she married James L. Combs in Newport, KY. Judy worked for Armco Steel as a Supervisor in the dining room and...