Obituaries

Apr 10, 2019

BURNS, Bettie Our Mother, Bettie Burns, passed away peacefully Wednesday, April 10, 2019 and may Heaven be warned: you will never need to worry about the cooking and cleaning again, she will have this covered.

Bettie was born in Altus, Oklahoma on September 8, 1925 and was preceded in death by her husband of 58 years, Thomas...

Apr 8, 2019

Hermann Wolfrum, a man of character, strength, honor and generosity departed this world for heaven at the age of 95, having accepted Jesus as his savior at the age of 80 after 50 years of prayer by his wife, Christine, who preceded him in 2007.

He was born May 14, 1923 to Ferdinand and Maria (Loenicker) Wolfrum...

Apr 7, 2019

Diana Lee Vedder, age 63, of Liberty Township passed away on April 7th, 2019. She was born on July 8, 1955 in Columbus, Ohio to the late John and Gloria Young (nee Daughtery). On June 7th 1975 she married Robert (Bob) Vedder.  She is survived by her husband Bob; children Shannon (Shay) Abrams and Rachel Vedder; also survived by...

Apr 6, 2019

Paul F. Fry of Fairfield, made his journey to Heaven after a battle with cancer on Saturday, April 6th, 2019 at the age of 58 years old.

Originally from Maple Shade, NJ, graduating from Holy Cross High School, Paul has been a resident of Fairfield for over 25 years.   Paul began dating his wife, Joy (Herren) in...

Apr 5, 2019

HILBERT Mary Alice (nee Philipp) – age 93 of Fairfield passed away Friday, April 5, 2019.  She was born July 12, 1925 in Hamilton, Ohio to the late Edward and Rose Marie Philipp (nee Kieffer).  On February 23, 1952 she married William S. “Fred” Hilbert.  She is survived by her husband Fred; children Connie (Mike) Hampton, Tom (Christine) Hilbert...

Mar 30, 2019

ROBERTS

John, age 84, of Fairfield, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Saturday, March 30, 2019. He was born March 8, 1935 in Hensley, KY, the son of James and Lillie (Dezarn) Roberts. On November 29, 1957, John married the love of his life, Jean Webb in Jellico, TN, and raised their family that they adore....

Mar 27, 2019

Alice Mae (Weingartner) Kennedy was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on June 25th, 1934. She died peacefully, surrounded by her children, at U.C. Medical Center in West Chester, Ohio on March 27th, 2019.

She was born to Richard and Frances Weingartner and grew up in North College Hill on Clovernook Avenue. Raised in the Catholic faith, she attended...

Mar 25, 2019

SIMCOE Mark Anthony – age 50 of Cincinnati passed away on Monday, March 25, 2019.  He was born October 17, 1968 in Oshawa Ontario, Canada to Robert and Mary Ann Simcoe (nee Sesterak).  On March 18, 1994 in Cincinnati, Ohio he married Nancy Probst.  Mark worked as a computer programmer.  He is survived by numerous loving family and friends...

Mar 19, 2019

Robert G. Collins, Jr., age 75, of Hamilton passed away on March 19, 2019. He was born on October 7, 1943 in Cincinnati, Ohio to the late Robert and Alberta (nee Arrasmith) Collins, Sr. On October 24, 1964; in Delhi, Ohio he married Kimmerlee J. Reynolds, which she survives him. He is also survived by his two daughters, Jennifer...

Mar 14, 2019

Lawhorn

Richard (Rick) G., 61, of Hamilton, OH, passed away March 14, 2019. He was born March 3, 1958, in Liberty, KY. He was preceded in death by his mother, Lavonia L. (Wyatt) Helm and his father, Gilbert R. Lawhorn. He is survived by his children: Jeremy Lawhorn, Marie (Billy) North, and Matthew Lawhorn; grandchildren: Hailey, William,...

Mar 14, 2019

SHELLEY

Morris, age 76, of Hamilton passed away on March 14, 2019. He was born on January 27, 1943 in Liggett County, KY to the late Earnest and Oneita (nee Irvin) Shelley. On January 31, 1963, in Lawrenceburg, IN, Morris married the love of his life, Louise “Lou” Dollna, she survives him. He is also survived by...

Mar 11, 2019

Marilyn Whisman

Age 79 of Fairfield, passed away Monday March 11, 2019 peacefully surrounded by her loving family. She was born May 3, 1939 in Hamilton, Ohio, the daughter of John and Hazel (Pater) Coleman. On October 25, 1958 Marilyn married the Love of her life Raymond "Buddy" Whisman.

Marilyn enjoyed life to the fullest...

Mar 8, 2019

BISDORF

Warren G. III, 64, passed away on Friday, March 8, 2019. He was born January 30, 1955 to Warren Jr. and Mary Lee (Winnefeld) Bisdorf. Both parents preceded him in death.

Warren graduated from St. Ann Grade School, Badin High School and cum laude from American University in Washington, D.C. Following in his father’s...

Mar 3, 2019

Powell, Elizabeth (Betty) Age 84 of Hamilton, passed away at Miami Valley Hospital, Sunday March 3, 2019. Betty was born on February 7, 1935 to Robert and Vica Cupp. She was joined in marriage to James A. Powell on April 16, 1955.

Betty is survived by her loving husband of 64 years and her devoted daughters, Lee...

Mar 3, 2019

CRAWFORD John E. – age 79 of Aurora, IN passed away Sunday, March 3, 2019.  He was born February 22, 1940 in Reynoldsville, Pennsylvania to the late Earl and Nellie Crawford (nee Harris).  He is survived by his wife Lucretia Crawford; son David (Suzan) Crawford; grandchildren Candice, Joshua, Cory, Mathew, Michael and great-grandchildren Lukas, Jeremiah, Kolton, Skylee, Lenox, MacKenzie,...

Mar 2, 2019

Tamboer

Aaryn, beloved infant daughter of Janet Walker and Marc Tamboer passed away on March 2, 2019. She is survived by her parents; brother, Marc Antony Tamboer Jr.; grandparents, Gina Walker, Maria (Pirate) Barger, and James Tamboer Jr.; great grandmother, Rose Coon; aunts and uncles, Christopher Walker, Kara Messer, Chanel (Trey) Hoskins, Kyle (Kasey) Messer, James Tamboer...

Mar 2, 2019

EICHENBERGER

Jim Todd, age 66, of Hamilton passed away on March 2, 2019. He was born on April 11, 1952 in Peoria, IL to John H. and Kathleen (nee Wallace).Jim lived a life characterized by his love of family, learning, music and servant leadership.

Family recalls him rarely being seen without a musical instrument or...

Feb 27, 2019

BOLSER Irene (nee Thomay) – age 94 of Fairfield passed away on Wednesday, February 27, 2019.  She was born March 1, 1924 in Columbus, OH, to the late John and Elsie Thomay (nee Feist).  Irene is survived by her children Linda Booth and Scott (Karen) Bolser; grandchildren Heath Beckett, David (April) Booth, Matt (Kristen) Bolser and great-grandchildren Alexis, Logan,...

Feb 26, 2019

HALL

Barbara J. “Bootsie” age 77, of Hamilton passed away on Tuesday, February 26, 2019. She was born on January 21, 1942 in Hamilton to the late Elden and Myrtle (nee Allen) Musch. On April 26, 1969 Barbara married Clifford Hall; he preceded her in death on August 26, 2002.

She is survived by her...

Feb 25, 2019

RICZKO Jean ( nee Bobinyec) – age 77 of Hamilton passed away Monday, February 25, 2019.  She was born April 20, 1941.  She died peacefully in her home, assisted by Hospice of Cincinnati, surrounded by her family.  Jean is survived by her loving husband of 57 years John Riczko; two children, Chuck (Beth) Riczko and Linda (Rich) Natiello; five...