Obituaries
Ruth Jean Lack
Aug 31, 2025
Ruth “Ruthie” J. Lack, 86, of Fairfield Township, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 31, surrounded by her loving family.
Born on March 6, 1939, daughter to the late Joseph and Mildred Locke of Finneytown, OH. Ruthie graduated from Mt. Healthy High School in 1957 and attended the Cincinnati Deaconess School of Nursing. She went on to spend her life...
Cameron Lee Smoot
Aug 30, 2025
Cameron Lee Smoot, age 24, of Mason, Ohio tragically passed away on Saturday August 30, 2025.
Cameron was born on March 24, 2001, in Fairfield, Ohio. He graduated from Mason High School in 2019.
Cameron is survived by his parents, Alison Smoot and Kevin Plavsic; sisters, Jade Lucas, Ashley (Nick) Riga, Madison Plavsic, Isabella Plavsic; aunts, Sue Litman-Hall (Chris), Angela (Jim) Pfaffinger,...
Kern Z. McKee Jr.
Aug 30, 2025
MCKEE
Dr. Kern Z. Jr. – age 79 of Lebanon, passed away on Saturday, August 30, 2025. He was born February 7, 1946 in Toledo, Ohio to the late Kern and Geraldine McKee Sr. (Boyer). On December 29, 1968 in Napoleon, Ohio he married his late wife Noralee McKee (Decker). Kern was a former educator, coach and Principal for Fairfield City...
Janise A. Cook
Aug 28, 2025
Janise A. Cook - Age 76 of Fairfield, passed away unexpectedly August 28, 2025. She was born November 13, 1948 in Sewickley, PA to the late Agnes and Walter Grag. She was a former Administrative Assistant to Dr. William Rogers DDS, a graduate of Ambridge Area High School and a parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. She is survived by...
Mary Etta Patton
Aug 27, 2025
Mary Etta Patton (nee Maxey), a longtime resident of Lockland, Ohio, passed away peacefully on the evening of Wednesday, August 27, 2025, at the age of 72 surrounded by her family. After courageously surviving breast cancer for 10 years, she faced a second battle with unwavering strength. Though her spirit remained resilient, her body could no longer endure the fight.
She...
Ronald Frederick Gerth
Aug 26, 2025
Age 94, was born on November 2, 1930, in Covington, KY and the Lord called him to his heavenly home on August 26, 2025. He married Laverne Haney in 1955. They were married for 59 years until Laverne’s passing. Ron’s parents Edwin and Grace Gerth preceded him in death. Ron had one brother, James, who is deceased. Two sons survive...
Darrell Stone
Aug 25, 2025
Darrell Edgar Stone,85, of Fairfield, Ohio passed away Monday August 25th 2025, after serious injuries due to a motorcycle accident. Born August 2nd, 1940 in the Epsaba community in Greene County Arkansas. By age 9, Darrell's family moved to Paragould Arkansas where he finished high school. After experiencing a call to the ministry in 1965, Darrell became an ordained southern...
Benjamin Shalloe
Aug 22, 2025
On Friday August 22nd, 2025, one of the most beautiful souls ever to walk the earth, Benjamin Martin Shalloe, 37, of New Miami, passed away unexpectedly.
He was an avid music lover and got his first guitar when he was 13. He was lead singer and guitarist for multiple bands including Eyeris Wide and Red Maja and sat in with numerous other bands...
Jennifer Louise Martin
Aug 20, 2025
Jennifer Louise Martin, age 25, of Cincinnati, Ohio, unexpectedly passed away on Wednesday August 20, 2025. She was born on September 21, 1999, in Cincinnati.
A graduate of Fairfield High School's Class of 2017, Jennifer pursued studies in Communications at both the University of Houston and Miami University. She was working toward a degree that reflected her interest in meaningful expression...
James Trauthwein
Aug 16, 2025
In Loving Memory of James Edwin TrauthweinDecember 31, 1939 - August 16, 2025
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of James Edwin Trauthwein, who passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 16, 2025, at the age of 85. Born in Hamilton, Ohio, James was the son of Lewis and Marie Trauthwein. He dedicated over 30 years of his career to General...
Vito Carchedi
Aug 12, 2025
Carchedi, Vito Mikial May 4, 1959 – August 12, 2025
It is with deep sorrow and much love that we announce the passing of Vito Mikial Carchedi on August 12, 2025 at 66 years young. Vito succumbed to esophageal cancer after a tumultuous yet brave battle. As was Vito’s unwavering wish, he passed at home with his partner, Ashli, and his...
Joseph P. Harmon
Aug 12, 2025
Joseph P. Harmon, loving father to Joseph J. Harmon, died on August 12, 2025 at his home in Fairfield, Ohio. Joseph was born on May 5, 1972 to Joyce A. Harmon. He was, and always will be, her sweet, sweet baby.
Joe's brother Edward (Renee) Harmon and sister Angela N. Harmon welcomed him into eternal rest. Joe was the fun-loving brother...
Marjorie "Marge" A. (Duckett) Withrow
Aug 11, 2025
Marjorie (Marge) Withrow
January 12, 1947-August 11, 2025
Marjorie Ann Withrow, daughter of Freda and Harry Duckett, passed away on August 11, 2025. Marge attended Union High School in West College Corner, Indiana and graduated from Miami University with a B.A. in English Education. She received two Masters' Degrees from Xavier University -- in Guidance Counseling and Education (Administration). Marge married Ray...
Stanley L. Needham
Aug 6, 2025
Stanley L. Needham
Beloved father, grandfather, and friend
Stanley Needham, age 89, of Fairfield, Ohio, passed away peacefully on August 6th, 2025, surrounded by family who loved and cared for him deeply.Born on May 5th, 1936, in Maud, Ohio, to Clarence and Rhoda Needham, Stanley lived a life marked by quiet strength, resilience, and a deep commitment to those he loved. A hardworking and...
Andrea E. (Tobinski) Bobowski
Aug 3, 2025
Andrea E. (nee Tobinski) Bobowski, age 82, of Fairfield, OH, passed away peacefully with family at her side on Sunday August 3, 2025, at Majestic Care of Fairfield. She was born June 10, 1943, in Chicago, IL. A graduate of Loyola University Chicago and University of Toledo. She was an English teacher for many years in Toledo and Cincinnati, Ohio....
Amy Joan (Lattuga) Doyle
Jul 29, 2025
Amy Joan (nee Lattuga) Doyle, age 69 of Fairfield, Ohio went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, July 29, 2025. She was born in Hamilton, Ohio on January 14, 1956, to Madeleine (Tobergte) and Joseph C. Lattuga.
Amy was a beloved wife of 46 years to Daniel, her best friend and soulmate. She was the most loving mother to...
Eva Frances (Stamper) Hershner
Jul 29, 2025
Eva Frances Hershner, wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on Tuesday July 29, 2025, at home.
Born on September 19, 1941, in a small town in Kentucky, she was the first daughter to Lodema and Charles Stamper. She grew up in Fairfield Township area and graduated from Fairfield High School in 1959.
Eva married Neil "Butch" Hershner on July...
Cheryl Rae Bartels
Jul 26, 2025
Cheryl Rae Ekstein Bartels, born August 23, 1956, passed away at home Saturday, July 26, 2025, reuniting with many friends and family who had been awaiting her.
Sherry was a much beloved daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, aunt, and friend to countless people in her 68 years. She spent a lifetime taking care of others in addition to being the foundation...
Rita Jo "Joey" Pochard
Jul 25, 2025
Rita Jo "Joey" Pochard, age 71, of Fairfield, passed away Friday, July 25, 2025 at West Chester Hospital. She was born June 30, 1954, in Hamilton, the daughter of Bill and Dorothy (Mann) Pochard. Rita was a graduate of both University of Dayton (chemistry) and Miami University (nursing). She was a nurse for many years in Cincinnati, most recently as...
Stacey Barvecho
Jul 25, 2025
Stacey Barvecho, daughter of John Novak and Pamela Davis, was born on February 17, 1976, and passed away peacefully on July 25, 2025.She is survived by her three children: Darian, Nicholas, and Caleb; and two grandchildren. Stacey is also survived by her brothers: Trevor Novak, Erick (Kathryn) Novak, Johnny (Lindsay) Novak, and Jacob (Rachel) Novak; and her niece, Lacey (Michael)...
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