Obituaries

Dec 3, 2020

Jewell Irene Bowling Obituary Jewell Irene Bowling, age 93, of Hamilton, Ohio went home to be with her Lord and Savior on December 3, 2020. On July 3, 1927 Jewell was born in Bedford, Indiana to Elbert and Rosie Gray. They moved to Hamilton early in 1929.

Jewell married Ezekiel (Zeke) Bowling on June 23, 1944. The...

Nov 30, 2020

Robert A. “Bob” Laubenstein

...Well done good and faithful servant...Enter into the joy of your Lord" Matthew 25:21

Bob left this Earth November 30, 2020 to establish his home in heaven at the age of 86. He was born in Hamilton, Ohio on October 27, 1934. He was the son of Arthur 'Pete' and Rose...

Nov 29, 2020

GORE James Christopher – age 63 of Fairfield passed away Sunday, November 29, 2020.  James was born November 1, 1957 in McDowell, Kentucky to Betty Bostick (nee Smith) and the late Cecil Gore.  James was a veteran of the US Navy and an employee of Navarro, formerly known as Fernald.  James is survived by his children Sara Myers, Victoria...

Nov 27, 2020

ROBERTS

Keri Celesia, age 47, of Fairfield passed away on November 27, 2020 after a long struggle with pancreatic disease. On May 14, 1994 she married Jeffrey S. Roberts Sr., he survives her.

She is also survived by her children, Kimberly Roberts, Jeffrey S. Roberts II, Logan Roberts, and Jacob Roberts; grandchildren, Navy, Ariel, and...

Nov 24, 2020

Colleen Joyce Hefner, age 84, went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on November 24, 2020, surrounded by her loving family. Colleen was born on September 25, 1936, in Canton, Illinois to Nellie M. and Russell G. Tandy. Reverend Harold Rasmussen, her uncle, officiated her marriage to Guy J. Hefner on December 28, 1954, in Miami,...

Nov 23, 2020

ED BENNETT BARTELS

Ed Bennett Bartels passed away November 23, 2020 at the age of 91. He was born in Hamilton, Ohio on January 24, 1929, the son of Edwin J. and Esslye L(Briggs) Bartels. Ben married Greta Faye Foley on February 1, 1951, having met as students at Miami University. They were married for 69 years....

Nov 22, 2020

RUNNELS, Charles Edward, Jr.

On November 22nd, Charles E. Runnels, Jr. passed away unexpectedly, but was reunited with his Savior and his soul mate. He had a passion for baseball and a caring and generous heart for anyone around him that needed help. He will be missed by anyone who knew him and all of those who...

Nov 22, 2020

EMBRY

George Carl, age 81, of Fairfield passed away on November 22, 2020. He was born on February 20, 1939 in Hazard, KY to the late Owen and June Embry.

George served his country during the Vietnam War in the Navy and he returned to work at the Champion Paper Company until his retirement. He...

Nov 19, 2020

CIESLAK, FREDERICK S. MD

Frederick S. Cieslak, MD, 85, passed away at Westover Retirement Community on November 19, 2020. He was born September 7, 1935, to Stephen and Helen (Slowick) Cieslak in Buffalo, NY. Fred was preceded in death by his parents and loving wife Dorothy. Fred graduated from Canisius High School and Canisius College in Buffalo,...

Nov 18, 2020

PIPER George William – age 85 of Fairfield passed away Wednesday, November 18, 2020. He was born September 1, 1935 in Pittsburg, PA., the son of the late Charles and Ruth Piper (nee Shields).  On January 27, 1956 George married his wife Betty who preceded him in death in 2009.  George was a veteran of the United States Army...

Nov 17, 2020

BERTER

Joseph “Don” age 87, of Fairfield passed away on November 17, 2020 at home surrounded by his family. He was born on November 23, 1932 in Cincinnati to the late Thomas and Genevieve Berter. On June 4, 1955 he married JoAnn Combs; she preceded him in death on April 19, 2012. Don was the acting volunteer...

Nov 17, 2020

At age 93, Beatrice Lucille Lancaster, on November 17, 2020 went home to the Lord surrounded by her family.  Lucille was born in Hamilton, Ohio to the late Ernest and Belle (Nicholson) Lemp.  In 1948, she married Raymond E. Lancaster, II in Hamilton, Ohio.

Lucille worked many years for Butler County, first in Probate Court, issuing marriage...

Nov 12, 2020

SKIRVIN

Mary Elizabeth, age 84, of Hamilton passed away on November 12, 2020. She was born on December 2, 1935 to the late Thomas and Julia (nee Castle) Jessie in Harlan, KY. On June 30, 1955 in Bell County, KY Mary married Robert Skirvin he preceded her in death on April 9, 2016.

She is...

Nov 10, 2020

BROCK

Frank, age 89, of Hamilton passed away on November 10, 2020. He was born on September 6, 1931 as the 13th of 16 children in London, KY to the late George and Rebecca Brock.

He is survived by his children, Kim (Douglas) Couch and Sherry (David) Kurzner; grandchildren, Deanna (Jamie) Verdin, Alicia (Sam) Hewitt,...

Nov 8, 2020

Edwina "Jane" Adams April 21, 1941 - November 8, 2020

Edwina Jane Adams, age 79, of Fairfield, Ohio passed away on Sunday, November 8, 2020. She was born on April 21, 1941, in Eubank, Kentucky; the daughter of Edward and Hettie (Ray) Poynter.  On November 2, 1963, she married James Carl Adams in Berea, Kentucky.  They were...

Nov 6, 2020

KUGLER

Martha Jane, age 93, of Hamilton passed away on November 6, 2020. She was born on April 15, 1927 in Hamilton to the late James and Josephine Tiefenbach.

Martha worked as a buyer for over 25 years at Robinson Schwinn and Mabley and Carew department stores; she finished her work history at the Citizens...

Nov 3, 2020

  Andrea Rensing,  age 62, of Fairfield.  

  Andrea ‘Andy’ Marie (Kristof) Rensing was officially given her angel wings on Tuesday, November 3, 2020. Her final days and moments were spent supporting her family, organizing her charitable activities and assisting her fellow co-workers.  

  Andrea was born September 23, 1958, in Cincinnati, OH to Joachim and Carol (Jody) Kristof. Andrea’s life would seem too short...

Nov 3, 2020

Dorothy Gaskins Bryant of Fairfield, Ohio died on November 3, 2020.  Born February 15, 1924 in Russell Springs, Kentucky.  Daughter of Alfred Thomas Gaskins and Flora Ashbrook Gaskins.  United in marriage to Charles Bryant on July 11, 1942 in Russell Springs, Kentucky.  Surviving are their 3 children, Daughter, Claudia Bryant Elam & husband Jaime from Lawrenceburg KY, Son, Elliot...

Oct 24, 2020

Pauline Bailey, age 92, passed away on October 24, 2020 in Lexington, KY. She was born on January 12, 1928 in Perry County, KY to the late Mitchell and Flora Combs. Pauline was preceded in death by her husband Elmer Bailey in 2001.

She loved life and was the life of the party. Pauline loved her days...

Oct 23, 2020

Joseph D. Graf of Hamilton, Ohio – our Joe – passed away peacefully in his sleep on Friday, October 23, 2020.  Joe was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on October 5, 1965, the oldest (and yes, favorite) child of Donald and Phyllis Graf, now of Fairfield Township.  Joe had Downs Syndrome, and was our big brother – Jill (Mark) Hood...