Obituaries

Jan 22, 2019

Huddleson, David M. “Red the Mailman” Age 82, passed away unexpectedly on January 22, 2019, at his home. He was born on September 22, 1936 to the late Vernon and Eleanor (Verdin) Huddleson. On August 10, 1968 he married the love of his life, Judith Cox in Hamilton, Ohio. He was a loving husband, father & grandfather who will...

Jan 16, 2019

HENZ Dorothea “Dottie” M. (nee Schaub) – age 88 of Fairfield went to be with her heavenly Lord Wednesday, January 16, 2019.  She was born December 27, 1930 in Dayton, OH to the late Henry and Marie Schaub (nee Keim). On May 17, 1952 she married John J. “Jack” Henz in Dayton, Ohio. They moved to Fairfield several years...

Jan 14, 2019

HACKER

Greg was born in Hamilton Feb. 2, 1951 . He passed away on Jan. 14, 2019 in the care of Hospice of Cincinnati, all of whom took care of him with great respect. He  leaves behind his 3 children Leah Bryan, Lynnette Cummins, Gregory Hacker Jr., and their mother Donna(Campbell)Hacker.  His 8 Grandchildren, Jackson, Cami, Brantley,...

Jan 12, 2019

MORGAN

Marie, age 85, formerly of Fairfield, passed away on January 12, 2019 at Mt. Carmel St. Ann’s Hospital in Westerville, OH. She was born on April 17, 1933 in Knoxville, TN to the late Otis and Flora Watson.

Marie is survived by her son, Alan Morgan; numerous grandchildren; many great grandchildren; nieces, nephews, and...

Jan 10, 2019

Kenneth E. Parsons Age 83 of Fairfield passed away Thursday, January 10, 2019, at Mercy Hospital.  He was born May 14, 1935, in London, Kentucky, the son of John and Maude (Balsinger) Parsons.  On May 3, 1957, he married Louise Reid also of London and they enjoyed 62 years together.  He was a member of Rolling Hills Baptist Church...

Jan 10, 2019

FUGITT

Karl was born on January 30th, 1933 to Ruth and George Fugitt in Portsmouth Ohio. He graduated from Portsmouth High School, then served in the Air Force from 1951-1954. He taught in the Fairfield schools from 1963 – 1989. Karl was a member of the Laurel Avenue Church of Christ.

He is preceded in...

Jan 9, 2019

HARDY

Kendra, age 55, of Fairfield passed away on January 9, 2019. She was born on April 19, 1963 in Hamilton, Ohio to Kenneth and Bessie Blackburn.

She is survived by her children, Danielle (Jonathan) Koroschetz and Brandi (Ed) Wilkerson; 5 grandchildren; devoted companion and best friend, Bill Wheatley; father, Kenneth Blackburn; siblings, Rhonda Miano,...

Jan 7, 2019

HELFRICH

Aloysius “Al” George, age 48, of Morgan Twp. passed away on January 7, 2019. He was born on December 16, 1969 in Cincinnati to the late Aloysius and Lois Helfrich.

Al is survived by his wife Judy; daughters, Austin, Sabrina, and Ashley Helfrich; grandchildren, Kaysen and Tylianna; brother, Gene and his wife Kim Helfrich;...

Dec 31, 2018

WELLS

Ellen L., age 73, of Hamilton, passed away peacefully at Hospice of Hamilton on December 31, 2018. She was born in Chicago, IL on October 7, 1945 to parents Frank and Lois Janco.

Ellen graduated from Garfield High School in 1963 and attended the Christ Hospital School of Nursing. She worked many years as...

Dec 29, 2018

Gail Yong (née Chan) (70 years old) of Fairfield, Ohio, passed away Saturday December 29, 2018. She is survived by her husband, Henry Yong; her daughter Sonya Hytree (Richard), grandchildren Mason and Alexandra; her step children, Ricky Yong and Lisa Chin; her mother Big Har Chan; her sisters Amy Chan (Johnny Emus) and Stonny Chan Johnson; and her brothers...

Dec 28, 2018

DAVIS

Lesa R., age 64, of Cincinnati passed away on December 28, 2018.  She was born on October 1, 1954 in Cincinnati to the late Lonnie Lewis and Betty Dearinger.

Lesa is survived by her children, Joe (Tammy) Lewis, Fred (Tamela) Manning, James Manning, John Davis, and Justin (Heather Waugh) Hittner, ; 12 grandchildren, and...

Dec 24, 2018

STROZ Patricia (nee Sullivan) – age 70 of Fairfield passed away Monday, December 24, 2018.  She was born April 30, 1948, the daughter of the late Morris and Dorothy Sullivan (nee Hammill).  She attended high school at East High (Erie, PA) and graduated in 1966. On April 19, 1974 in Erie, PA, Pat married her husband Edward Stroz.  Pat...

Dec 22, 2018

Norbert K.  Lerch

Age 90 of Hamilton, Ohio peacefully passed away Saturday, December 22, 2018 at UC West Chester Hospital in Liberty Township.  He was born in Norwalk, Ohio to Wendell R. Lerch and Oral V. (Watt) Lerch.  Norbert received a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture  degree from the Ohio State University in 1950.  He retired from...

Dec 12, 2018

VITALE

Charles R." Charlie" Sr. 78, passed away at home December 12th 2018. He was born on January 27, 1940 to the late Michael and Lola Vitale.

He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Donna (nee Dadabo); sons, Joe Vitale, Chuck (Lynn) Vitale, David (Kris) Vitale; daughter, Janet (Hans) Gallezzo; grandchildren, Katherine (Jordon)...

Dec 11, 2018

Whittington

Richard Lee, age 83, of Fairfield, peacefully passed on Tuesday, December, 11, 2018. He was born June 20, 1935 in Nitro, WV. After graduating High School, he joined the Air Force, serving during the Korean Conflict, and many years later retired from Yellow Freight with over 3 million accident free miles. Richard will be remembered as...

Dec 10, 2018

LAIN Billie J. – age 86 of Hamilton, passed away Monday morning, December 10, 2018 at Hospice of Hamilton.  She was born August 23, 1932 in Hamilton, the daughter of the late William and Elizabeth Jones (nee Provence).  She is survived by her daughter Christine (Steve) Gloyeske; 5 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren and her longtime friend and neighbor Claire...

Dec 6, 2018

KELLY

Joseph “Kelly”, age 74, of Fairfield passed away on December 6, 2018 after a short illness. He was born in Columbus, OH on July 11, 1944 to the late Charles Robert and Helen Grace Kelly. On December 31, 1963 he married the love of his life Fran Szalai she preceded him in death on December 15,...

Dec 2, 2018

LERCH

Luella, Age 89 of Hamilton, Ohio passed away Sunday, December 2, 2018, peacefully at Hospice of Hamilton.  She was born in Waynesburg, KY to Walter ‘Sid’ Reece and Anna (Hauserman) Reece, but lived most of her life in Butler County, OH.  Luella retired form General Motors, Fisher Body – Hamilton, after working for some 30+ years. ...

Nov 25, 2018

GROH

Marilyn M., age 78, of Cincinnati passed away on November 25, 2018. She was born on November 17, 1940 in Huntington, England to the late Thomas and Doris Day.  In May of 1958, Marilyn married James Groh Sr., he preceded her in death on July 14, 2010.

Marilyn is survived by her children, Jon...

Nov 24, 2018

LYONS

Mary Zelma , 89, of Fairfield, went to be with the Lord on November 24, 2018 at Licking Memorial Hospital (Hospice) in Newark, Ohio. She was a resident at Brookdale Senior Living in Newark. She was born July 26, 1929 in Brown County, Ohio daughter to the late Charles T. and Grace (Silcott) Edenfield.

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