Obituaries

Thomas Martin Black

Thomas Martin Black

Nov 20, 2024

BLACK, Thomas Martin

Thomas Martin Black, 78, died Wednesday, November 20, 2024, at Hospice of Cincinnati following an extended illness.

He was born May 13, 1946, in Cincinnati, Ohio, the son of Troy and Lowana (Haynes) Black.  He was a graduate of Lockland High School and the University of Cincinnati.

Tom proudly served...

Earl Lewis

Earl Lewis

Nov 17, 2024

LEWIS, Earl

Age 94 of Fairfield passed away Sunday, November 17, 2024 at Hospice of Hamilton.  He was born June 28, 1930, in Manchester, KY, the son of Ford and America (Burns) Lewis.  Earl served his country in the United States Army from 1949-1952.  On November 25, 1959, he married Geneva Sester in Manchester, KY.  Earl was...

Richard Park Davis

Richard Park Davis

Nov 16, 2024

Richard Park Davis, 95, of Fairfield, passed away on November 16, 2024 after a brief battle with cancer.  Dick was born on August 14, 1929 to Zell and Donna Davis in Newark, Ohio.  As a young man, Dick joined the Army Air Corps and served his country both here and abroad.  After leaving the Air Force in 1949, Dick...

Charles Clifford

Charles Clifford

Nov 14, 2024

CLIFFORD, Charles

Charles Clifford, age 85 of Fairfield Township passed away November 14, 2024.  He was born August 31, 1939, to Frederick and Mary (Emery) Clifford. Chuck grew up in Minnesota, loving the outdoors and taking pride in being an Eagle Scout.  He loved canoeing, camping and fishing. He worked in finance senior management for Old Republic...

Dana B. Charette

Dana B. Charette

Nov 10, 2024

Dana B. Charette 05/27/1965-11/10/2024

Dana B. Charette of Fairfield Township, Ohio passed away after a long-extended battle with Ocular Pharyngeal Muscular Dystrophy, at his home in the arms of his loving wife Heidi E. Charette.

Dana was born in Ft. Kent, Maine and then moved to Island Falls, Maine until he joined the U.S. Army...

Gary Richardson

Gary Richardson

Nov 9, 2024

Gary Ray Richardson, 69, of Cincinnati, Ohio, passed away at his home on November 9, 2024, surrounded by his family. He was born to Elizabeth and Raymond Richardson on October 7, 1955.

Gary was a devoted father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He is survived by his children, Melissa (Danny) Grabel, Gary (Michelle) Richardson Jr., James (Savannah) Richardson, and...

Paulette (Cecere)  Helm

Paulette (Cecere) Helm

Nov 1, 2024

Paulette Marie Helm, age 72, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 1, 2024, with her beloved dogs, Bella and Izzy, by her side.

Born on February 4, 1952, in Cincinnati, Ohio, Paulette was the daughter of Alessandro “Sam” and Edna Cecere. She attended St. Vivian Grade School and graduated from Ursuline High School. Paulette dedicated over 40...

James Ross Neal

James Ross Neal

Oct 13, 2024

James Ross Neal passed away peacefully on 10/13/2024 at 7:36pm. He was born in Middletown OH on 12/15/1946 to James and Sarah Jane Neal. He is survived by his loving wife Sandra, his son Joseph (Kathleen), and grandson Jonas. James served his country in the United States Air Force, served his community as a police officer and fire fighter,...

Deborah "Debi" Lynn (Harper)  Escobar

Deborah "Debi" Lynn (Harper) Escobar

Oct 10, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Deborah “Debi” Lynn Escobar:  Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Sister, Sister-in-law, Aunt, Cousin, Friend, and Neighbor.  On the evening of October 10, 2024 as the skies were graced with the rare and ethereal glow of the aurora borealis, Debi’s rare and beautiful soul ascended into heaven. Debi was the embodiment...

Kathleen Ann Erb-Daffner

Kathleen Ann Erb-Daffner

Sep 20, 2024

Kathleen Erb-Daffner Kathleen Ann Erb-Daffner passed September 20, 2024 at Bringham and Women’s Hospital in Boston, Massachusetts.  She was born November 24, 1964 in Hamilton, Ohio to Henry and Kathleen (Vidourek) Erb.  They both preceded her in death.  She graduated from Fairfield High School in 1983 and Miami University in 1986.  Kathleen married Kenneth Richard Daffner on May 19,...

Melissa (Meeks)  Compston

Melissa (Meeks) Compston

Sep 16, 2024

Melissa Alice Compston (née Meeks), born on August 25, 1963, in Cincinnati, OH, passed away at her home on September 16, 2024 at 61 years old. A kind soul with a heart of gold, Melissa was deeply loved by all who knew her. She never knew a stranger. Her radiant smile set her apart, lighting up any room she...

Wilberta (Johnson)  Warner

Wilberta (Johnson) Warner

Sep 6, 2024

Wilberta Warner, age 82, passed away on September 6, 2024, in Liberty Township, Ohio. Born in East Bernstadt, Kentucky, Wilberta was a cherished member of her community and a beacon of love and care to all who knew her.  Wilberta graduated from Garfield High School and dedicated much of her life to her family and her faith. She was...

Earl Fredric Robinson

Earl Fredric Robinson

Sep 5, 2024

Earl Fredric Robinson, 68 of Hamilton, Ohio passed away September 5, 2024.  He was born in Hamilton, Ohio to William and Joan (Inloes) Robinson on March 26, 1956.  Earl graduated from Garfield High School and Ohio State University with a degree in Industrial Design.  During his career, he worked in Cincinnati, Ohio, Atlanta, Georgia and Seattle, Washington.  In 1984...

Lawrence "Larry" Vincent Vicarel

Lawrence "Larry" Vincent Vicarel

Aug 30, 2024

Lawrence “Larry” Vicarel, passed peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving wife and children on August 30, 2024, at 77 years of age.

Larry is survived by his bride of 57 years, Carol (nee Karsnak), their children Denise Simons (Chris), Carol Jo “CJ” Vicarel, Victoria Arnold (Jason), and Lawrence T. Vicarel. Larry was the doting grandfather...

Donald Edward Becker

Donald Edward Becker

Aug 30, 2024

Donald Edward “EDDY” Becker, 70, of Hamilton, Ohio, passed away, August 30, 2024, peacefully at home among family.

Donald was born and raised in Hamilton, Ohio to Francis and Elaine Becker on February 20, 1954. He went on to graduate from Hamilton Taft High School and later graduated from Miami University. He married Carol A. (LaFever) Becker...

Anthony "Tony" Gentile

Anthony "Tony" Gentile

Aug 29, 2024

GENTILE, Anthony August 9, 1933 – August 29, 2024 Anthony “Tony” Gentile passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 29, 2024 at his home in Fairfield, Ohio, at the age of 91. He was born on August 9, 1933 in Cleveland, Ohio to the late Antonino and Teresa Gentile (née Mancuso). Brother of the late Charles M. Gentile. Tony was...

Shirley Faye (Reichman)  Small

Shirley Faye (Reichman) Small

Aug 20, 2024

Shirley F. (nee Reichman) Small, 82 of Fairfield Ohio passed quietly in her sleep on Tuesday, August 20th, 2024. She is survived by her loving husband Ronald; her sisters Norma, Fern and Joann. She was a loving mother to her three sons: Ron & Tonya Small, Derek & Coral Small and Doug & Kelly Small. She leaves behind her...

Doritta "Rita" Ellen Pohlman

Doritta "Rita" Ellen Pohlman

Aug 16, 2024

Doritta “Rita” Ellen (nee Mynheir) Pohlman, 73 of Hamilton, OH, passed away August 16th after a battle with cancer. Rita was born on October 5, 1951 in Richmond, Kentucky to Art and Gracie (nee Bowling) Mynheir. She was active member of Kerusso Baptist Church and spent her life helping others. She is survived by her son Jimmy (Megan) Polman;...

Gary Lee Benson

Gary Lee Benson

Aug 10, 2024

Gary Lee Benson age 77, of Fairfield Ohio, passed away on August 10th, 2024, surrounded by his wife and children. He was born on July 17, 1947, to Carl B. and Martha Ann (nee Banker) Benson. He married Deborah A. (Combs-Beyer) Benson on June 12, and they were married for 31 years. He graduated from Fairfield High School, class...

Mary Alice (Bissell)  Hensley

Mary Alice (Bissell) Hensley

Aug 9, 2024

HENSLEY, Mary Alice (nee Bissell)

Mary Alice Hensley, age 87, passed away August 9, 2024.  Mary Alice was born in Hamilton, Ohio to Herbert O. Bissell and Kathryn Bissell (nee Conklin) on August 9, 1937.  She worked as a dental assistant for 21 years.  On October 28, 1955, she married Steve Hensley at the First United Methodist...