Obituaries

James R. Crahan

Sep 28, 2017

CRAHAN,

James R. - born August 19, 1943 in St. Louis, MO to the late James Patrick and Beulah Crahan (nee Taylor) passed away on September 28, 2017.  A Memorial Service will be held Friday, Oct. 6, 2017 at 11AM at the Rose Hill Burial Park Chapel, 2421 Princeton Rd., Hamilton, OH, 45011.

Betty L. (Collins) Kellum

Sep 26, 2017

KELLUM Betty L., age 86, of Fairfield passed away at home surrounded by her family on September 26, 2017. She was born on November 22, 1930 in Cokeotto, Ohio to Henry T. and Laura L. (nee Kelly) Collins. On March 26, 1949 she married William Kellum; he preceded her in death on July 10, 1986.

Betty was...

Patricia A. (Manrod) Cook

Sep 26, 2017

COOK, Patricia A., age 79, of Fairfield passed away on September 26, 2017. She was born on January 8, 1938 in Oxford, OH to John and Mildred Manrod. On August 1, 1953 she married Richard Cook; he preceded her in death on September 6, 2012.

Patricia is survived by her loving children, Rhonda Roberson, Debbie (David) Cornett,...

Richard G. Button

Sep 23, 2017

Richard G. Button, 95, beloved husband, father, and hero to many, passed away on September 23rd, 2017. He entered this world on September 1, 1922 in Massillon, Ohio, born to Bernice (Shanabrook) and Robert Button. He is survived by his wife of 64 years; Dorothy (Murrer), daughter Junie (Mike) Haberthier, and son David. Richard (Dick) served his country as...

Deborah Lynn (Thornton) Munson

Sep 21, 2017

MUNSON Deborah Lynn – age 54 of Fairfield passed away on Thursday, September 21, 2017.  She was born January 28, 1963 in Columbus, OH to Roy and Patricia Thornton.  On May 21, 2004 in Covington, KY she married her husband David Munson.  Deborah served as a Captain in the US Airforce, worked as a C.P.A. and was a member...

Leeman G. Anderson

Sep 19, 2017

Leeman G. Anderson,  age 83, of Hamilton passed away at Hospice of Hamilton on September 19, 2017. He was born on February 11, 1934 in Winfield, TN, on Anderson Mountain to the late Kelsey and Gladys Anderson; he was raised by his grandparents in Kentucky.

L.G. retired from General Electric; he was a 32nd degree...

Donald E. Fischer, Jr.

Sep 16, 2017

Donald E. Fischer was born March 5, 1930 and died on September 16, 2017. He is survived by Mary Kay Moorman Fischer, his wife of 62 years. (9/17/55) Don is survived by his 4 children and their families: JoEllen (Fischer) & Joe Puls and son Joe Puls (Jessie); Nan Fischer and Rose Monnin; Dave Fischer and sons David &...

Michael Lee Khulenberg Jr.

Sep 14, 2017

Khulenberg Michael Lee Jr. – age 31 of Fairfield Township, passed away on Thursday, September 14, 2017.  He was born July 29, 1986 in Cincinnati, Ohio to Michael Khulenberg Sr.  and Cheryl Metzger.  Michael was a 2005  graduate of Fairfield High School.  He is survived by his parents Michael (Deb) Khulenberg and Cheryl Metzger; brothers Nathan and Jason; Aunt...

Jean Stuart Maccracken

Sep 13, 2017

MacCracken, Jean Stuart

Age 82, passed away September 13, 2017 at Hospice of Hamilton.  He was born June 1, 1935 in Peabody, MA, the son of Stuart and Emilda (Maillet) MacCracken.  Jean graduated from Peabody High School in 1952 and Industrial Technical School in 1953.  He was a US Army Veteran:  US Army, SP-5, 1953-1956; US Army...

Herbert Franz Demel

Sep 10, 2017

Herbert Franz Demel, 82, of West Chester, passed away Sept. 10, 2017, at his home surrounded by his family. He was born Nov. 7, 1934, in Hermesdorf, Czechoslovakia, to the late Franz and Anna Demel (nee Bittner). He married his loving wife, Arlette Demel (nee Waiss), in Heidelberg, Germany, in 1964.  Herbert worked for more than 25 years as...

Jason Scott Murphy

Sep 9, 2017

Jason Murphy, age 42 of Fairfield, was called to his eternal resting place suddenly on September 9, 2017.  He entered this world on July 18, 1975 in Cincinnati, OH, born to William E. and Nancy C. (Scott).  Jason was employed at CME Sewer Repair as a field superintendent.  Previously he had been employed at Halpin Plumbing for 18 years...

David G. Ostendorf

Aug 26, 2017

Our Beloved David Ostendorf 56, passed away on Saturday August 26. He is survived by his proud wife Becca (nee Stewart) Ostendorf.; Father Richard; Sister Margaret Meeks (nee Ostendorf); and Brothers Chris (Debbie) and Rick (Rose).

Dave was born to Richard and Christine Ostendorf (nee Petroff) on June 21, 1961 in Cincinnati, the longest day of the...

Melva Elizabeth (Kresser) Petroff

Aug 26, 2017

PETROFF Melva E. (nee Kresser) – age 87 passed away on Saturday, August 26, 2017.  She was born October 19, 1929 in Cincinnati, OH to the late George and Edith Kresser (nee York).  Melva was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star of Ohio Dorcas Chapter 277.  She is survived by her children Bev (Dave) McManus and...

Donald "Don" E. Hunt

Aug 25, 2017

HUNT

Donald “Don” E., age 72, of Fairfield passed away on August 25, 2017. He was born on November 16, 1944 in Cincinnati to Edwin and Rita Hunt. Don was a proud Army veteran of the Vietnam War.

He is survived by his beloved wife of 44 years, Mary Kathryn “Kathy” Hunt; loving children, Jon...

Harold C. Sapp, Jr.

Aug 24, 2017

SAPP, Jr. Harold C.,

Age 80, long-time resident of Hamilton, OH, went home to be with his Lord on August 24, 2017 with his loving family by his side.  He was born May 1, 1937 in Hamilton, the son of Harold E. and Verna (Devine) Sapp.  On January 11, 1974, he married Lindel Wattenbarger.  Harold worked at...

Evelyn M. (Daniel) Bowling

Aug 22, 2017

BOWLING

Evelyn M., (nee Daniel), age 94, of Cincinnati passed away on Tuesday August 22, 2017 at the Triple Creek Retirement Community. She was preceded in death by her husband Leonard Bowling in 2003. Evelyn was born on December 30, 1922 in Hamilton, OH to Ada and Richard Daniel.

She is survived by her beloved...

Mary Elizabeth (Wisniewski) Echler

Aug 20, 2017

ECHLER

Mary Elizabeth, 89, passed away peacefully at Doverwood Assisted Living Community Hamilton, OH on August 20, 2017. Mary was born in Templeton, PA on January 4, 1928. Mary worked at the O-I credit union retiring in 1985.

She was preceded in death by her parents Samuel and Anna Wisniewski and husband Stanley James Echler....

Diana Bruner

Aug 19, 2017

BRUNER

Diana 55, beloved Wife, was called to her eternal resting place on 8/19/17. Diana entered this world on September 13, 1961 in Cincinnati, OH, born to Wilfred Linn and Janice Linn. She is survived by her husband Robert Bruner, her daughters Sarah (Josh) Minko and Jennifer Bruner and grandsons Jack Minko and Charlie Minko. Diana is...

Lajuana "Wannie" (Robinson) Brooks

Aug 18, 2017

BROOKS LaJuana (nee Robinson) – age 64 of Hamilton passed away on Friday, August 18, 2017.  She was born June 20, 1953 in Hamilton to Lester Robinson and Lobeda Garrett (nee Maupin).  LaJuana was raised in Ross by her loving parents Jack and Anna Disney.  On March 19, 1980 she married her husband Bruce E. Brooks.  LaJuana was a...

Randy Watkins

Aug 15, 2017

Watkins

Randy Jay born Oct. 22, 1964 passed away on Aug. 15, 2017. He was proceeded in death by his parents Mary (Cowgill) Watkins and William Claude Watkins, sister Lydia Hill and brother James Mcintosh. He left behind a brother Billy (Sandra) Mcintosh and children Dustin Watkins and Brittney (Watkins) Adams, step children Danielle Watkins and Jason...