Obituaries

Donald A. Hester

Donald A. Hester

May 10, 2017

HESTER

Donald A., age 89, of Fairfield passed away on Wednesday, May 10, 2017. He was born on April 10, 1928 in Hamilton, the son of the late George and Hilda (Schmitt) Hester. Don is survived by his son, George Hester, his daughter, Nancy Houk; step-daughters, Beverly (Pete) Kinsey and Georgia (John) Madden; brother, Raymond (Shirley) Hester;...

Timothy Laubenstein

Timothy Laubenstein

May 6, 2017

LAUBENSTEIN, Timothy A.

Age 53 of Hamilton, OH went to be with his Lord and Savior on May 6, 2017 at Ft. Hamilton Hospital.  He was born July 27, 1963 in Hamilton, the son of Robert and Pauline (Burke)Laubenstein. He enjoyed nothing more than fishing, listening to his music (Iron Maiden,) taking care of his yard and...

Joyce Ann (Unkefer)  Scott

Joyce Ann (Unkefer) Scott

May 6, 2017

SCOTT Joyce Ann (nee Unkefer) – age 77 of Fairfield passed away on Saturday, May 06, 2017.  Joyce was born April 6, 1940 in Alliance, Ohio to the late Lowell and Marjorie Unkefer (nee Betz).  On June 4, 1959 she married her husband of 57 years, Henry James Scott.  She is survived by her husband Henry; her son...

Gina Renee (Lewis)  Fields

Gina Renee (Lewis) Fields

May 5, 2017

FIELDS Gina Renee (nee Lewis) – age 56 of Fairfield Township passed away on Friday, May 05, 2017.  She was born April 26, 1961 in Hamilton, Ohio to Lonnie and Mabel Lewis (nee Spurlock).  On June 23, 1979 in Hamilton, Ohio she married her husband of 37 years, Billy Fields.

Gina is survived by her husband Billy;...

Lula F. (Brown)  Spradling

Lula F. (Brown) Spradling

May 3, 2017

SPRADLING

Lula F., age 88, of Fairfield passed away on May 3, 2017 at Hospice of Hamilton. She was born on March 17, 1929 in Boyd County, KY to the late Frank and Freda Brown (Humphries). On January 12, 1950 in Boyd she married Oscar Maxwell Spradling. On November 3, 2001 she married John Coleman. She was...

Shirley Ruth (Vaught)  Sowder

Shirley Ruth (Vaught) Sowder

May 2, 2017

Sowder, Shirley Ruth (Vaught), Age 87, of Cincinnati shed her earthly shell for her new Angel Wings on May 2, 2017.

She was born on February 2, 1930 in Cincinnati, to the late Hollis and Geneva Vaught.

Shirley was the Beloved Mother of Larry (Mary) Sowder, Edward (France) Sowder, James (Lisa) Sowder, Karen (Tony) Gettes...

Barbara (Reddy)  Rowsey

Barbara (Reddy) Rowsey

Apr 29, 2017

ROWSEY Barbara (nee Reddy) – age 60 of Dayton passed away on Saturday, April 29, 2017.  She was born October 7, 1956 in Philadelphia, PA to James Reddy and the late Julia Reddy (nee McMonigle).  She is survived by her father James; children Kyle E. Rowsey and Sarah E. Rowsey; brother James E. Reddy; twin sister Anne Reddy, M.D....

Earl Lakes

Earl Lakes

Apr 25, 2017

Earl Lakes

Loving husband, father, and grandfather, born in Hamilton Ohio July 3rd, 1931, passed away April 25th, 2017. He served in the United States Air Force, and retired from GM, he was an avid fisherman and Cincinnati Reds fan.

Earl is survived by his wife Lou Ann Allen Lakes; son, Steve (Anita) Lakes; daughters,...

Joan Marie (Walters)  Willsey

Joan Marie (Walters) Willsey

Apr 25, 2017

WILLSEY

Joan Marie, age 82, of Fairfield passed away on April 25, 2017 at Hospice of Hamilton. She was born on May 5, 1934 in Deer Park, to the late Edward and Vivian Walters. Joan was a Realtor for over 25 years; during her career she worked for Durbin Realty, West Shell, and Huff Realty. She also...

"Helen" Carol (Barnett)  Emrick

"Helen" Carol (Barnett) Emrick

Apr 22, 2017

(Helen) Carol Emrick, 80 of Fairfield shed her earthly shell for a white silk robe and a new set of wings on April 22, 2017.  She is survived by her children Cathy (Brian) Thompson, Greg Emrick, Steve (Laura) Emrick, Todd (Rebecca) Emrick, and Melanie (Joe) Kloth, 19 grandchildren, 21 great grandchildren, 1 great great grandchild, brothers Carl Barnett, Mike...

Elvin D. Stepp

Elvin D. Stepp

Apr 21, 2017

STEPP Elvin D. – age 68 of Fairfield Township passed away Friday, April 21, 2017.  He was born May 12, 1948 in Cincinnati, OH to the late Bernie and Audrey Stepp (nee Combs).  On June 26, 1971 Elvin married his wife Sandra Stepp (nee Mertens).  Elvin was a professor of electrical and computer engineering at the University of Cincinnati...

David James Schultheiss

David James Schultheiss

Apr 19, 2017

SCHULTHEISS

David James, age 87, of Hamilton passed away on April 19, 2017. He was born on September 26, 1929 in Hamilton to George and Lydia Schultheiss. David is survived by his brother, Paul G. Schultheiss. Preceded in death by his parents, sisters, Georgianna Schultheiss and Ruth Ingram; brothers, Asa Vanleiu and Harold Vanleiu.

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Christine Pearley Toms

Christine Pearley Toms

Apr 17, 2017

TOMS Christine Pearley – age 81 of Cincinnati passed away on Monday, April 17, 2017.  She was born March 14, 1936 in Caywood, Kentucky to the late Charles and Maude Penley (nee Brown).  She is survived by her children Harrison (Karen) Toms Jr., Kathy Wilson, David (Margaret) Toms, Terry Toms, Jeff (Angela) Toms, Lisa ( Eric) Geiser and Shirley...

Alexis Jae-Lynne Stebbins

Alexis Jae-Lynne Stebbins

Apr 15, 2017

STEBBINS Alexis Jae-Lynne, precious infant daughter of Rebecca (nee Vesio) and Tytus Stebbins, April 15, 2017. She is survived by her loving parents; grandparents, Ruth Vesio, Cheri (Larry) Davidson, and Mark Stebbins (Linda Brashear); uncles, Anthony (Danielle) Vesio, David Vesio, Adam Stebbins, and Josh (Melissa) Stebbins; aunt, Alicia Stebbins; and numerous, cousins and other family members. Alexis is preceded...

Lee Wanda (Marcum)  Collett

Lee Wanda (Marcum) Collett

Apr 14, 2017

COLLETT (nee Marcum) Lee Wanda, age 95, of Fairfield passed away on Good Friday, April 14, 2017. She was born in Jackson County, KY on March 16, 1922 to Dewey Hiram and Cecil M. (nee Cavins) Marcum. On May 26, 1947 in Cincinnati, Ohio she married Robert Collett. In September of 1953 she moved to Fairfield, Ohio where she...

Ronal E. "Pete" Moore

Ronal E. "Pete" Moore

Apr 13, 2017

MOORE

Ronal E. “Pete”, age 78, of Fairfield passed away on April 13, 2017. He was born on June 14, 1938 in Annville, KY to Lee and Elsie Moore. A U.S. Army Corps of Engineers veteran; Pete served in Korea as a heavy equipment specialist. Once settled in Ohio and beginning his family he traded in his...

Barbara Jane (Symmonds)  Tietsort

Barbara Jane (Symmonds) Tietsort

Apr 12, 2017

TIETSORT

Barbara Jane, age 69, of West Chester passed away on April 12, 2017.  She was born on May 16, 1947 in Cincinnati to Eugene and Cecilia Symmonds.  Barbara was a professor at the University of Cincinnati for 31 years; she taught Business Office Administration.

She  is survived by her devoted husband of 47 years,...

Samuel Bailey

Samuel Bailey

Apr 9, 2017

Samuel Bailey of Fairfield. Beloved husband of Barbara Bailey; Loving father of Tammy, Nicole, Mark and Beth; Proud dad-dad of Bailey Blue Kayes, Morgan, McKenna and Mason Bailey; Passed away April 9, 2017 at the age of 86. Everyone is welcome to join with Family and friends at 3pm on Saturday, May 6 at Fairfield Church of the...

Norma (Loheide)  Brockman

Norma (Loheide) Brockman

Apr 9, 2017

BROCKMAN, Norma Lee (Loheide)

Age 90, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 9, 2017.  She was born May 27, 1926 in Hamilton, Ohio to Fred Loheide and Nettie (Phipps) Loheide and attended Hamilton High School.  She met Raymond Brockman while he was in the service during WWII and she was in high school, and they...

Stephen Mark Phillips

Stephen Mark Phillips

Apr 2, 2017

Stephen Mark Phillips

Stephen Mark Phillips, 60 of Fairfield passed away, Sunday, April 2, 2017 at the Mt. Healthy Christian Home in Cincinnati. Stephen was born, June 28, 1956 in Peebles, Ohio, the son of David and Shirley (Graham) Phillips. Stephen is survived by his Father, sister, Cheryl (Jeff) Lyle, nephews, J. David (Alison) Lyle...