Obituaries

Dec 31, 2022

Steven Mark Montgomery, 49, of the Pleasant Run Farms in Cincinnati, OH, passed away on December 31st, 2022. Steve was born on June 6, 1973 in Cincinnati, OH. He graduated from Northwest Senior High School. He worked in various professions, most recently as an IT consultant. Steve enjoyed rooting for the Cincinnati Bengals and Reds, spending time with family...

Dec 30, 2022

Richard Robert VanOflen, II, Hamilton, Ohio, passed away unexpectantly on December 30, 2022, at his residence. The family is deeply saddened. Rick was 49 years old.

He is survived by his daughter, Mya, who is the light of his life. He is also survived by his parents, Rick and Pat VanOflen; his siblings, Jennifer Lacombe (husband Mike),...

Dec 29, 2022

David Michael McManus – age 71 of Fairfield Township, passed away on Thursday, December 29, 2022.  He was born May 1, 1951 in Cincinnati, Ohio to the late John and Ruth McManus (nee Kessel).  David is survived by his beloved wife, Beverly McManus (nee Petroff) along with multiple friends and family.  A private graveside committal service will be held...

Dec 28, 2022

Thomas Harold Walsh of Fairfield, Ohio passed away peacefully at home at the age of 76 with his loving family in attendance.  Husband of 54 years to Mary Jean Walsh (nee Klingenberg).  Born in Cleveland, Ohio to Hazel and Francis Walsh, graduated from St. Ignatius High School, moved to Cincinnati to attend Xavier University and graduated in 1969 where...

Dec 22, 2022

Evon Laubenstein

June 1, 1929 – December 22, 2022

Evon Laubenstein of Hamilton, Ohio, went home to be with the Lord Thursday, December 22, 2022.

She was born June 1, 1929, in Detroit, Michigan, the daughter of Elbert and Cora (McCuistion) Phillips.

She was a graduate of Hazel Park High School...

Dec 21, 2022

Michael (Mike) S. Baumann, Sr. – age 70 of Fairfield, Ohio, passed away Wednesday evening, December 21, 2022.  Mike was born June 22, 1952 in Hamilton, Ohio to the late Robert and Jacquelyn (Brune) Baumann.  He graduated from Stephen T. Badin High School in 1970 and attended Miami University.  On January 25, 1975 in Hamilton, Ohio, he married Karen...

Dec 19, 2022

VOLZ, Eugene “Gene”

Eugene Volz (Gene) age 74 born in Union Township, OH on August 19, 1948 passed away peacefully surrounded by his 4 children, dog, and good friend on December 9, 2022. He is preceded in death by parents Joseph & Mildred Volz and brother Harold Volz. He is survived by his 2 sisters Julie (Jerry...

Dec 18, 2022

BILLINGSLEY, John W.

Billingsley, John W. Billingsley, Born in New Lexington, OH on 3/21/1934. Passed away on December 18, 2022, in the presence of his loving wife and sons. Graduated from St. Mary High School in Columbus, Ohio, 1951. Joined the United States Marine Corps on July 22, 1952, and was Honorably Discharged on August 5, 1955,...

Dec 16, 2022

Shelli Lynn Franek (Fairfield, Ohio)

On Friday, December 16, 2022 Shelli Lynn Franek, beloved daughter, sister, aunt and a friend to many, passed away. Shelli was born to Eugene Franek (Saginaw, MI) and Carol Franek (Chasteen) in Saginaw Michigan on September 3, 1970. She was 52 years old. She was baptized and confirmed in the Roman Catholic...

Dec 16, 2022

Carrie Jane Petit, 64, of Hamilton, Ohio gained her wings on December 16, 2022 after a long battle with cancer. Carrie was born on June 21, 1958 in Tiffin, Ohio to Charles and Eileen (Ledbetter) Petit. Carrie touched many lives while here on Earth and her smile could light the darkest of rooms. Carrie enjoyed living life to the...

Dec 12, 2022

Dorothy “Dottie” Behling (nee Bazar), age 92, passed away December 12, 2022, surrounded by her family. She was born May 25, 1930, in Scotia, New York, the daughter of Paul and Evelyn Bazar (nee Blinsinger). It was in New York that she met her beloved husband William “Bill” Behling, who preceded her in death. Dottie and Bill started a...

Dec 10, 2022

Mary Ann Mize – age 80 of Fairfield, passed away Saturday, December 10, 2022.  She was born May 1, 1942, the daughter of the late James and Anne Wilkens (Commer).  On May 20, 1967 she married Furmon Milton Mize.  He preceded her in death in 2020.  Mary is survived by her children; Michael Mize, James (Tina) Mize and Kathleen...

Dec 9, 2022

Barnes, Thomas William

Thomas William Barnes, age 84, passed away December 9, 2022, at Hospice of Hamilton.  He was born November 1, 1938, in Lancaster, Kentucky, the son of Clarence and Geneva Wells Barnes.  Tom is  the devoted father of Sherry (David) Cox and Mark Barnes; loving grandfather of Stephanie (Steven Clear) Brandenburg, Joshua (Niki Smith) Cox,...

Dec 4, 2022

G. Brent De Lay passed away on Sunday, December 4, 2022.  He was born August 2, 1945, to John De Lay and Dolly Owens in Eunice, Louisiana.  He joined the Marine Corps after graduation and served his country in Vietnam from 1963 – 1967.  He has been married to his wife Tina De Lay for 48 years.  They spent...

Dec 3, 2022

Robert “Bob” Eugene Marsh, age 77, of Fairfield, Ohio, died Saturday, December 3rd, 2022, in Mason, Ohio. He was born on January 1, 1945, in Hanover, Indiana, to Charles Henry and Ruth Ellen Larison Marsh, the middle child of three boys. He was preceded in death by his parents and brothers, Charles Fredrick and David Allen Marsh, and one...

Dec 1, 2022

Charlotte (Goebel) Rotroff, age 67, passed away unexpectedly at home on December 1, 2022.  She was born on April 6, 1955 in Fairfield, Ohio to Roy and Jolene Goebel of Fairfield, OH.  Char was a 1973 graduate of Fairfield High School. After obtaining a certification in computer aided design, she was employed many years by LSI Lighting in Blue...

Nov 23, 2022

Thomas Bartels – age 86, passed away on Wednesday, November 23, 2022.  He was born December 19, 1935 in Hamilton; the son of the late Albert and Louvah Bartels (nee Brant).  On August 9, 1958 Thomas married Opal Lawson.  Tom was employed by Champion Papers for 18 years and at the same time owned and operated Triumph Motorcycle Shop,...

Nov 17, 2022

Dr. Stanley (Stan) Harper

Stanley A. Harper of Fairfield, Oh passed away on Thursday, November 17, 2022 at the age of 97. He was the son of Ukrainian Canadian immigrants, the late John and Katherine Hoshowsky.

He grew up on a farm on the prairie of Glen Bain, Saskatchewan, Canada. As a young man he...

Nov 17, 2022

Schaffer Michael E. “The Bulldog” – age 69 of Fairfield passed away Thursday, November 17, 2022.  He was born July 7, 1953 in Wyandotte, Michigan to the late Carl and Margaret Schaffer (nee Saddler).  Michael is survived by his wife, Karen Schaffer (nee Burwick); daughter Tracie (Steve McComas) Schaffer and son Michael (Mary) Schaffer; grandchildren Ava, Emily, Bennett, Ethan,...

Nov 14, 2022

Ioana Pondy, age 86 of Fairfield OH, passed away on November 14, 2022. She was born in Sapwuahfik, FSM on January 7, 1936 to her late father, Loren Pondy and late mother, Ines Nayor Pondy as the only daughter and only sister of her late brothers, Lorens, Loriano, and Idaro Pondy. Married to the late Ionis Nelper, she was...