Obituaries

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...

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...

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....

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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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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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...