Obituaries

Jul 19, 2019

RITCHIE

Delmer, age 87, departed for his heavenly home on Friday July 19, 2019 in his home surrounded by family. Delmer was born on March 29th 1932 to the late Ed and Claudia Ritchie in Breathitt County, Kentucky. He is preceded in death by his parents, brothers Charlie and Curt, and sisters Wanda and Nora. Delmer proudly...

Jul 18, 2019

Maryjo (Thompson) Johnson 1951-2019 Maryjo (Thompson) Johnson passed away peacefully Thursday, July 18, 2019 in her home which she shared with her loving husband and devoted dog. Maryjo was a known therapist who worked with Suicide Prevention helping many through troubled times. She was a strong, generous and loving person and will be sorely missed. Maryjo was the beloved...

Jul 14, 2019

BEYER

Joyce Elaine, age 76, of Fairfield passed away on July 14, 2019 at home. She was born on May 10, 1943 in Hamilton, to the late Luther and Sarah Hoskins. Joyce is survived by her children, Doug (Connie Petit) Beyer; daughter in law, Della Beyer: grandchildren, Megan Beyer, Dylan (Lauren) Beyer, Douglas (Ellisa) Beyer II, and...

Jul 12, 2019

Len Gartner passed away July 12, 2019, in Cincinnati, at the age of 72.

Len had a passion for music. He was a founding member of Finneytown's "The Us Too Group" (formed in 1966), which produced several hit songs that cracked the WSAI charts. He followed in his fathers footsteps with a career as an attorney; then...

Jul 8, 2019

VORWERCK

Ethel May, age 96, of Blue Ash passed away on July 8, 2019. She was born in Adams County, Ohio to the late Thomas and Rose (nee Cooper) McGraw.

On June 7, 1950 Ethel married John Vorwerck; he preceded her in death on July 29, 2007. She is survived by her children, John (Tammy)...

Jul 5, 2019

HOWARD

Marcus J. Jr., age 10, passed away on July 5, 2019 after a valiant battle with Leukemia. He was born on February 7, 2009 in Cincinnati to Marcus J. Howard Sr. and Rachael Tamboer. He is survived by his parents; little brother, Micah; grandparents, Yvette Allen, James (Vanessa Meadows) Tamboer, and David and Maria Barger; uncles,...

Jul 4, 2019

GABBARD

David Earl, age 52, of Hamilton, passed away unexpectedly at his home the morning of July 4, 2019. He was born on April 16, 1967 at Fort Hamilton Hospital to Earl and Carolyn (nee Jackson) Dave was a 1985 graduate of Hamilton High; and completed marine mechanic certification in Daytona Beach. He had a love for...

Jul 3, 2019

Huddleson, Judith Cox

Age 75 passed away July 3, 2019 at Hospice of Hamilton with her family at her side. She was born on August 26, 1943 to the late Thomas and June (Burke) Cox. On August 10, 1968 she was married to David M Huddleson who preceded her in death in January of this year. She...

Jul 3, 2019

BURKHARDT

Marilyn I., age 80, of Hamilton passed away on July 3, 2019 at Fort Hamilton Hospital. She was born on August 26, 1938 in Greenville, Ohio to the late Norman and Irene (nee Snyder) Sanders. On May 29, 1965 in Cincinnati, Ohio Marilyn married Richard P. Burkhardt M.D.; he preceded her in death on September 7,...

Jul 1, 2019

Harding, Richard (Dick) F. age 86 passed away on Monday, July 1, 2019 at Fort Hamilton Hospital.   Dick was born on June 5, 1933 to the late Harvey F. Harding and Mary Louise (Emerick) Harding.  He retired from Southwestern Ohio Steel. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother Donald Harding.  Dick is survived by his children,...

Jun 30, 2019

NEAL James William – age 73 of Fairfield passed away Sunday, June 30, 2019.  He was born April 16, 1946 in Hamilton, OH, the son of the late Albert and Mary Neal (nee Estes).  On April 12, 1968 in Trenton, Ohio James married Helen Tiner.  Jim was an ordained minister working in Youth Ministry at Laurel Avenue Church of...

Jun 29, 2019

TROYAN

Ginny, age 76, passed away on June 29, 2019. She was born on July 30, 1942 to the late Joseph and Anna Maria (nee’Conte) Magro. On November 26, 1966, Ginny married James “Jim” Troyan; he survives her. She is also survived by her daughters, Jennifer (Kathy) Troyan and Tina (Terry) Gemmer; grandchildren, James “Brad” (Jennifer) Ciolino,...

Jun 28, 2019

Burkett, Robert M. Age 63 of Fairfield Twp. passed away, Friday, June 28, 2019 at his family farm in Fairfield Twp. He was born June 6, 1956 in Hamilton, OH, the son of Robert F. and Anna Burkett. On November 7, 1981 Bob married Judy Kocsis in Trenton, OH. Bob worked as a small business owner of Burkett Trucking....

Jun 21, 2019

BLOWER Joetta L., age 88, of Hamilton passed away on June 21, 2019 at home surrounded by her family. She was born on June 28, 1930 in Hamilton to the late Stanley and Ruby Protzman. On September 8, 1948 Joetta married David Blower Sr.; he preceded her in death on December 20, 1987.

She is survived by...

Jun 18, 2019

KEMPER Nancy Lee, age 82, of Fairfield passed away on June 18, 2019. She was born on August 17, 1936 in Columbus, Ohio to the late Altee and Isabelle Holt. On August 30, 1957 Nancy married Donald “Abe” Kemper; he preceded her in death on June 24, 2001.

She is survived by her children, Kurtis Lee Kemper...

Jun 1, 2019

Donna McAtee went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, June 1, 2019.  She was 72 years old. Donna was born in Steubenville, Ohio, on February 16, 1947, to Howard and Isabel (Esposito) Nelson. Donna graduated from Wintersville High School and was fifth in her class. On July 6, 1968, she married Daniel Ulysses McAtee Jr. Donna was...

May 31, 2019

Antoinette (Toni) Marie Day Arquette

Antoinette (Toni) Marie Day Arquette, age 50, passed away May 31, 2019, after a short battle with cancer.  She was born on September 27, 1968 in Elkhart, IN.  She was a Methodist by Faith, and a member of John Wesley United Methodist Church.

Toni was preceeded in death by her...

May 28, 2019

James Michael Vander Meer, "Jim", age 74, of Fairfield, Ohio, passed away, surrounded by his loving family, on Tuesday, May 28, 2019. Jim was born on February 23, 1945, in Le Mars, Iowa, to the late Peter and Margaret (Tuynman) Vander Meer.  Jim grew up in Le Mars and graduated from Gehlen Catholic High School in 1963. There he...

May 27, 2019

OETZEL

Marcia A., age 74, of Fairfield passed away on May 27, 2019. She was born on October 18, 1944 in Chicago, IL to the late, Vance and Estelle Marciniak. On August 21, 1982 in Hamilton she married James Oetzel, he survives her. Marcia is also survived by her daughter, Kathy Hubbard; eight grandchildren, and her sister...

May 24, 2019

PERRY

Ronnie C., age 77, of Fairfield passed away on May 24, 2019. He was born on June 3, 1941 in Wooldridge, TN to the late Clarence P. and Mary (nee Stephens) Perry. He is survived by his loving children, Ronnie (Lisa) Perry, Linda Fields, Teresa (Jeff) Davis, and Barbie (Rodney) Tiemeyer; 7 grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren;...