Obituaries

Mar 14, 2022

Mary Lucille “Lucy” Dudek, age 81 of Fairfield passed away on Monday, March 14th, 2022. Originally from Joliet, IL, Lucy was born on May 12, 1940 to the late Edward and Janet Gassensmith (nee Moyemont) of Joliet, IL. A graduate of St. Francis University, Lucy was a med tech at Providence Hospital for over 20 years. In 1963 she...

Mar 13, 2022

GRAY Alice Faye – age 66 of Hamilton passed away March 13, 2022.  She was born September 15, 1955, in South Williamson, Kentucky, to the late Ernest and Idabelle Turner (nee Parsley).  She is survived by her children Amy Lynn Ballard and Hollie Michelle McLean; grandchildren Tori Karin Grever, Megan Renae Habel, Aidan Matthew Habel, James R. Lee Hicks...

Mar 11, 2022

ENDERLE

Ronald “Ron” L. Enderle – age 84 of Fairfield passed away on Friday, March 11, 2022. He was born in Ft. Wayne, IN to the late Leon and Genevieve Enderle (nee Kintz). On February 7, 1959, he married his wife of 58 years, Mary Albers. He loved animals, helping others, and laughter. He will be dearly...

Mar 5, 2022

COONEY Virginia K. – age 86 of Loveland, passed away Saturday, March 5, 2022.  She was born October 26, 1935, in Middletown, Ohio to the late John and Madge Klingensmith (nee McCone).  On June 26, 1956, she married Thomas J. Cooney Jr.  Virginia served as a church secretary and choir director for numerous area churches over the years.  She...

Mar 4, 2022

James "Jim" Abrams Powell April 9th, 1935 - March 4th, 2022

Jim concluded his earthly journey and was eager to be in the presence of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, and all the loved ones that preceded him in death.  " His parents Charlie & Betty (Cohen) Powell, sister Delores Lewis, beloved wife Betty (Cupp) Powell,...

Mar 2, 2022

RAKEL Ronald W.  – age 74 of Cincinnati passed away on Wednesday, March 2, 2022.  He was born October 31, 1947, to the late Irwin and Margaret Rakel (nee Bettner).  On June 26, 1970, he married Catherine Meyer.  Ron was a longtime member of St. John Neumann Catholic Church.   He is survived by his wife Cathy Rakel; children Scott...

Feb 23, 2022

RATLIFF, Vivian Joy (nee Dotson)

Vivian Joy Ratliff was a caring wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother  aunt and friend.  She left this earth and went to Heaven on February 23, 2022, at age 94.  She longed for Heaven and we rejoice for her!

Vivian was born to C.C. and Polly Dotson in Stone, KY  on...

Feb 22, 2022

HOLZINGER, Tara Rhea

Age 47 of Hamilton passed away February 22, 2022 with her loving family by her side, after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer.  She was born July 2, 1974, in Hamilton, the daughter of Ken and Judy (Koehler) Holzinger.

Tara graduated from Hamilton High School in 1992, and most recently worked as...

Feb 22, 2022

Billy Dunn – age 56 of Cincinnati passed away Tuesday, February 22, 2022.  He was born May 3, 1965, in Middletown, Ohio to Robert and Joyce Dunn (nee Stegall).  Survived by his caregivers Brenda Sims Caldwell and Naomi L. Sims; also survived by numerous friends.  Visitation will be held Monday, February 28, 2022, from 3PM until time of service...

Feb 20, 2022

Fairfield - Linda Sue (Leas) Tucker, beloved wife of 50 years to Art Tucker passed away on Sunday February 20th, 2022 at the age of 73.  Devoted mother of Jason (Suzy) Tucker and Kara (Pierson) Wetzel.  Loving grandmother to Emma Tucker, Owen Tucker, Felix Wetzel, and Pieter Wetzel.  Also survived by her sister, Pam Severt, and several nieces, nephews,...

Feb 20, 2022

GUDGELL Steven Alan “Rooster” – age 69 of Hamilton passed away on Sunday, February 20, 2022.  He was born March 2, 1952, in Hamilton, the son of the late Herb and Wilma Gudgell (nee Davis).  On December 30, 1988, in Cincinnati, Ohio he married Sandra Collier.  Steven worked at G.E. in Sharonville retiring in 2004.  Steven was a member...

Feb 9, 2022

BOEHLE, Thomas Lee

age 69 of Fairfield, passed away February 9, 2022.  He was born May 27, 1952 in Cincinnati, OH the son of Victor and Alice (Harmon) Boehle.

Thomas is survived by: significant other, Michelle Eversole; children, Jessica (Mohamed) Abeidi, Bravis Jonathan (Patricia) Boehle, and Amy (Andrew) Crank; grandchildren, Anne, Madeline, Amelia, Sumaiyah, William,...

Feb 9, 2022

Fender, Geraldine

Geraldine Fender, 91, of Hamilton, Ohio passed away peacefully on February 9, 2022, at Westover Retirement Community. She was born August 28,1930 to the late Orvil and Anna Sandlin in Fayette County, Indiana. On October 4, 1948, in Hillsboro, Ohio she married Carey Fender who preceded her in death on July 25, 1997. Over the...

Feb 8, 2022

WERNERY, Elizabeth “Libby” (nee Hatfield)

Elizabeth (Libby) Wernery née Hatfield, 99 1/2, beloved of family and friends, slipped into glory Tuesday, February 8, 2022. Libby was born August 5, 1922 to Clarice and Edgar Hatfield in Akron, Ohio. Preceded in death by husband Bob Wernery, identical twin Evelyn (Oppy) Spettel, and brothers Robert, William, Wayne and Donald....

Feb 6, 2022

KNOX, Rebecca Rose

Rebecca Rose Knox (née Lopez), 78, passed away peacefully Sunday, February 6, 2022, with her daughters by her side.

Rebecca will be lovingly remembered by her daughters, Jennifer Lake (Martin) and Lorri Carey (Paul); grandchildren, Kristina Burns, Bradley Burns, Dylan Lake, Paul Carey Jr. (Melissa) and Christian Carey; great-grandchild, Kenzli Burns; her...

Feb 3, 2022

Barry Lane Brown

Age 68, of Fairfield, passed away on February 3, 2022 while vacationing in Florida. Born to Earl and Virginia (Steele) Brown, he was a graduate of Fairfield High School and attended the University of Cincinnati. Well-known and respected as the founder of Barry L. Brown Paving, and of Barry Brown Investment Properties, he ran...

Feb 1, 2022

BROCKMAN, Michael “Mike” Brockman

Age 65 of Hamilton passed away peacefully with his loving wife, family and close friends by his side on February 1, 2022.  He was Born May 31, 1956 in Hamilton, the son of Raymond and Norma (Loheide) Brockman.  On August 5, 2000, Mike married Peggy Holland in Hamilton, OH.

He graduated...

Jan 31, 2022

SOLAZZO, Dominic “Dick”

Dominic "Dick" Solazzo, 90, passed away January 31, 2022. Dick was born and raised in Hamilton, Ohio. He was a graduate of Hamilton High School. After graduation, he enlisted into the United States Air Force. He was honorably discharged in 1955 and remained active in the Air Force Reserves thru 1959. After leaving active...

Jan 31, 2022

Mildred “Millie” Helsinger - age 72 of Fairfield, Ohio passed away peacefully on January 31, 2022. She is proceeded in death by her father George Napier and mother Mattie Ivy. Millie was a member of Citygate Church. A Memorial Service will be held on Monday, February 7, 2022 at 5:00 P.M. at Avance Funeral Home, 4976 Winton Rd, Fairfield,...

Jan 31, 2022

Vernon Richard “Rick” Lewis, 72, of Hamilton, Ohio passed away peacefully on January 31, 2022.  He was ushered into his new life surrounded with song and prayer by his family and loved ones.  He was a devoted husband and father and will be dearly missed.

He was a faithful Christian and a founding member of Lighthouse Church. ...