Obituaries

Jul 3, 2022

Zelda Mae Tuthill (nee Eyler) – age 92 of Fairfield, passed away Sunday, July 3, 2022.  She was born September 12, 1929, in Hamilton, Ohio to the late Wilbur and Verna Eyler (nee Farmer).  On April 22, 1950, in Cincinnati, Ohio she married Charles Tuthill.  She is survived by her children Charlene Haas Schleben Bold, Doris J. Tuthill, and...

Jun 26, 2022

Shirley Eikelberger (nee Rice) – age 86 of Hamilton, passed away on Sunday, June 26, 2022.  She was born September 22, 1935 in Hamilton, Ohio, the daughter of the late William and Ellen Rice (nee Barger).  On May 12, 1956 in Hamilton, she married Paul W. Eikelberger who preceded in her death in September of 2021.  Shirley is survived...

Jun 25, 2022

Bondoc, Cesario E. Cesario Espinosa Bondoc, M.D., age 98, of Hamilton, Ohio, died Saturday, June 25, 2022 at Kettering Health (Fort Hamilton) Hospital in Hamilton. Born August 27, 1923, in Tibag, Tarlac, Philippines, he was the son of Mauricio and Veronica (Espinosa) Bondoc. Dr. Bondoc was preceded in death by his parents, his brother Manuel (Guadalupe Tatu) Bondoc, and...

Jun 23, 2022

Calvin Gabbard – age 81 of Fairfield passed away Thursday, June 23, 2022.  He was born December 21, 1940, in Royrader, Kentucky to the late John and Zora Gabbard (nee Murphy).  On May 3, 1969, in Newport, Kentucky, he married Doris Gabbard (nee Smith).  Calvin was a veteran of the US Army and worked for Fisher Body in Hamilton...

Jun 23, 2022

FOX, Michael A. Michael A. Fox – age 73, of Lawrenceburg, IN passed away on Thursday, June 23rd while surrounded by his family. Michael (Mike) was born in Hamilton, Ohio, on December 15, 1948, the oldest of three children of Ben and Nora Fox. He leaves behind his loving wife of 44 years, Mary Ann (Jones); his children Ryan...

Jun 21, 2022

Tess Michelle Rhodus (nee Courtney) - age 51, passed away on Tuesday, June 21st, 2022, at home. She was happily married to her husband Douglas Rhodus for over 25 years. Tess was born in March 1971, the third child of Ruthetta Singleton and Larry Courtney Sr. She dedicated her life to the education and wellbeing of others, getting her...

Jun 18, 2022

Bernice Franks (nee Whitaker) – age 101 of Fairfield passed away Saturday, June 18, 2022.  She was born February 6, 1921 at home in Somerset, Kentucky to the late Theodore and Estelle Whitaker.  Bernice was the proud wife of Howard Franks, loving mother of Ron (Carrie) Franks and grandmother of Michael Franks.  Bernice had a sister Millie Foote and...

Jun 11, 2022

Campbell, Christopher A. (Chris), Age 55, was peacefully called to heaven on Saturday, June 11, 2022. Chris lived in Loveland, Ohio and was born on April 28, 1967, to John and Janice Campbell in Lexington, Kentucky. Chris grew up in Hanover Township, Ohio, graduated from Ross High School in 1985, and then from Miami University of Oxford. He is...

Jun 8, 2022

On Wednesday, June 8, 2022, Michael L. Stewart, greatly loved by friends and family members, passed away at the age of 59. Mike was born in Hamilton, Ohio to Jarmon and Myrtle Stewart on February 5, 1963. Mike graduated from D. Russell Lee Vocational School in 1980 with a degree in small engines. Many years of his career were...

Jun 8, 2022

Charles E. “Chuck” Johnson – age 81 of Fairfield, passed away on Wednesday, June 8, 2022.  He was born February 5, 1941 in San Luis Obispo, California to the late Everett and Shirley Johnson (nee Bayne).  Charles served as a First Lieutenant in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War.  On September 19, 1970 in Park Hills, Kentucky he...

Jun 6, 2022

Irvina May “Dollie” Gallihugh Born August 9, 1942  ~  Died June 6, 2022 Dollie Gallihugh was born on August 9, 1942 in Baltimore, Maryland to James and Ella Sullivan. She married Ben Gallihugh on July 11, 1964 in Tokyo, Japan. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Those who knew her thought her to be a loving...

Jun 3, 2022

Kyle James Christophel - age 42 of Fairfield, passed away on Friday, June 3, 2022. He was born December 30, 1979 in Cincinnati, Ohio to Carl and Deborah Christophel (nee Eastridge). On March 5, 2018 in Fairfield, Ohio he married Crystal Christophel (nee Buttery).   Kyle worked as a foreman for Feldkamp HVAC.  He is survived by his wife Crystal...

Jun 2, 2022

PHIPPS, Robert L., age 79, of Fairfield Twp.,OH, passed away peacefully June 2, 2022 with his wife Sandra and his loving family by his side.

Bob was born on November 30, 1942 in Hamilton, OH, the son of the late Charles C. and Katherine (Barker) Phipps and was blessed with a large family who lovingly called him...

May 30, 2022

Joan Lee Moser was a registered nurse who had a gift for serving others. Joan passed away on Memorial Day. She was 91 years of age. She was born Nov. 3, 1930, to the late Alfred and Happy Rugh in Camden NJ. In 1948 she graduated salutatorian from George’s Township H.S. York Run PA. She attended Uniontown Hospital School...

May 29, 2022

WIRTLEY, Sandra L. (nee Howell)

age 70 passed away May 29, 2022 at Huntington Court Nursing Care.  She was born May 5, 1952 in Hamilton, OH, the daughter of John and Mary (Wooten) Howell.  Sandra was married to Larry Wirtley until his death.  She worked 32 years for the Butler County Probation department.  She was loved and...

May 21, 2022

PENWELL Blanche A. – age 94 of Fairfield, passed away on Saturday, May 21, 2022.  She was born August 6, 1927 in Science Hill, Kentucky to the late Samuel Ira and Helen Adams (nee Irvine).  On June 1, 1948 in Cincinnati, Ohio she married Joseph E. Penwell who preceded her in death.  Blanche is survived by her children Jenny...

May 19, 2022

HARGREAVES, Janlyn

Age 75 of Fairfield, OH passed away, May 19, 2022 at her residence.  She was born September 22, 1946 in Cincinnati, OH, the daughter of Raymond Edward and Johnnie Lou (Yater) Bower.  Janlyn was a member of St. Margaret-St. John Catholic Church in Cincinnati.

She leaves behind her loving daughter, Jessica (Jeff) Herring;...

May 19, 2022

Deborah “Ms. Deb”  (Lainhart) Moell 1-28-1952 – 5-19-2022 Deborah “Ms. Deb”  Moell, 70, of Hamilton, Ohio passed away on Thursday, May 19, 2022 at Mercy Hospital.  She was born on January 28, 1952 in Hamilton, Ohio to William and Marguerite Lainhart. Ms. Deb is survived by her husband of 41 years, Steve Moell; brother, Donnie (Diane) Lainhart, sister, Colleen...

May 18, 2022

Vogt, Linda M. aged 74, passed away on Wednesday, May 18th.  Linda was a 1965 graduate of Fairfield High School. She had many jobs through the years, but no matter the title or position they always involved helping others to be successful.  She finally settled into a role at Miami University in the Career, Co-op and Internship Services office...

May 16, 2022

Rick Joseph Serge (71) of Fairfield, beloved son of the late Joseph Serge and Mary Lou (nee Nichols) Serge and brother of the late Joseph Paul (Molly) Serge, Kathy Serge, and the late Timothy Serge and cherished uncle of Lauren Serge, passed away on Monday, May 16, 2022.

Rick graduated from The Ohio State University with a...