Obituaries

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...

Apr 25, 2023

Susan J. Martin – Age 86, of Fairfield, Ohio passed away on April 25, 2023.  She was born November 11, 1936 in Breathitt County, Kentucky. On August 22, 1959, she married Richard (Dick) Martin, beginning their wonderful journey together for 52 years. Susan was preceded in death by her devoted husband, Dick Martin and her beloved daughter, Nicole Martin.  ...

Apr 23, 2023

Sue A. Petering – Age 85, passed away on April 23, 2023.  Beloved wife of Roger Petering; devoted mother to John, Kurt (Carole) and Don (Stacey); loving grandmother of three grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.  Sue was the daughter of the late John and Thelma Bergen of Greenhills.  Visitation will be held Saturday, May 27, 2023 from 10 AM until...

Apr 18, 2023

Pattie Ann Gingrich (Merz) – age 94 of Fairfield, passed away on Tuesday, April 18, 2023.  She was born March 22, 1929 in Hamilton, Ohio, the daughter of the late William and Violet Merz (Gray).  On August 16, 1958 in Overpeck, Ohio she married Donald Gingrich who preceded her in death.  Pattie is survived by her children Steve (Kim)...

Apr 17, 2023

Kenneth “Larry” Helton – age 76 of Liberty Township, passed away on Monday, April 17, 2023.  He was born March 25, 1947, in Whitley City, Kentucky, the son of the late Kenneth and Mildred Helton (nee Strunk).  Kenneth is survived by his children Kevin (Brandi) Helton and Stephanie (James) Lamperski; sister Donna (Charles) Prater; grandchildren Megan, Michael, Derek, Josh,...

Apr 15, 2023

Margaret Louise Collins – age 71 of Fairfield passed away on Saturday, April 15, 2023.  She was born April 27, 1951 in Welch, West Virginia to the late Lillian Crockett.  Margaret is survived by her daughter Catrina (Mark) South and son William (Rebecca) Collins; grandchildren Meaghan (Philip) Harrison, Colleen Dubey, Riley Collins, Hannah Dubey, Caitlyn Dubey, Samantha Collins, Garrett...

Apr 11, 2023

Camillia “Cam” Joyce Gibson age 82 of Fairfield, Ohio passed away peacefully Tuesday, April 11, 20213. She was born February 19, 1941 in Springdale, Ohio, the daughter of late William and Ruby Boehner.  Cam graduated from Fairfield High School in 1959 and had 3 children in her previous marriage before marrying Louis D. Gibson on October 15, 1971. Cam...

Mar 23, 2023

BLACK

Bernita June (nee Reed), age 84 formerly of Hamilton, OH, most recently of Morris, Illinois passed away on March 23, 2023. She was born on October 3, 1938 to the late Robert and P. Lucille (Burris) Reed.  On July 26, 1957, Bernita married Larry D. Black, who preceded her in death. They were both members of...

Mar 23, 2023

Shirlie Coleman

Shirlie Smith Coleman, 89, of Hendersonville, TN (formerly of Fairfield, Ohio) passed away on Thursday, March 23, 2023 at Hendersonville Medical Center. Born on March 3, 1934 in Mt. Salem, KY to the late Carroll and Lizzie Lucas Smith. She is the widow to the late Ernest Ray Coleman. She was a member of Mt....

Mar 18, 2023

Brill Vivian R. – age 91 of Fairfield passed away on Saturday, March 18, 2023.  She was born November 22, 1931 in Hamilton, Ohio to the late Philip and Clytia Rommel (nee Schirfranz).  On June 21, 1952, she married Donald Brill.  Vivian was a devoted wife and mother and worked as a secretary for U.S. Congressmen Walter Power and...