Obituaries

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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...

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...

Aug 10, 2017

Fred M. Girten, Jr., age 86 of Cincinnati died Aug. 10, 2017. Born June 20, 1931 to parents Fred and Goldie (nee Sellers) Girten. Owner, Mechanical Systems Service for 40 years, Reds fan, and lover of Mercedes-Benz and Big Band music. Survived by his wife Grace and his three children Carla (Brian Voegele) Girten; Amy (Kim Lascola) Girten; Chris...

Aug 9, 2017

BOLON

Linda L., age 66, of Cincinnati passed away on August 9, 2017. She was born on September 4, 1950 in Akron, OH to the late George and Frances Gaines. Linda was a hostess at Bob Evans in Fairfield Twp. and she also volunteered at Ft. Hamilton Hughes Hospital.

Linda is survived by her son,...

Aug 6, 2017

Dews, Ronald E. (Ronnie), age 55, of Fairfield, Ohio, passed away on Sunday, August 6, 2017, after a long battle with complications of diabetes. Born February 1, 1962, Ronnie was a plumber most of his life.

He had a heart of gold, made friends wherever he went, loved tricking people (especially his niece and great-nephew), telling jokes,...

Jul 23, 2017

MCCOY

Linda May (Sharp) , age 69, died of cancer in her Middletown home Sunday evening, July 23, 2017. Linda was born in Hamilton, Ohio on November 7, 1947, the daughter of William Howard Sharp and Nora (Howell) Sharp. She grew up in Overpeck, Ohio and attended New Miami Local Schools. She attended Hickory Flats Church of...

Jul 19, 2017

Hoecker, Margaret of Cincinnati passed away July 19, 2017.  Marge was preceded in death by her husband of 66 years, Walter Hoecker, Sr. and her sons Walter (Gene) Hoecker, Jr and William (Bill) Hoecker. She is survived by her daughter Linda (Terry) Conley and grand children Charles (Allyssa) Gum, Lori (Matt) Everett, Sherri (Charles) Strickland, Beth (Ethan) Ernest, Allison...

Jul 19, 2017

MYRON, Robert “Bob” W.

Age 76 of Fairfield, formerly of Pittsburgh, PA passed away July 19, 2017 in Cincinnati.  He was born June 17, 1941 in Pittsburgh, PA the son of Charles and Mercedes (Didion) Myron.  On June 5, 1965, Bob married Vicki Greco in Monessen, PA.  They later moved to the Cincinnati area in 1971, where...

Jul 18, 2017

Nancy R. Nelson, age 88, died July 18, 2017 in Cincinnati, OH, where she had been a resident of Ohio Living Llanfair Retirement since her move from Ann Arbor, MI in 2010. She was born September 14, 1928 in Grandville MI. She attended Hope College, in Holland MI. for 2 years. She transferred to the University of Michigan where...

Jul 17, 2017

GIFFORD

Samantha Jo, age 28, of Fairfield passed away on July 17, 2017. She was born on October 6, 1988 in Cincinnati to John Hicks Jr. and Michele Simpson. Samantha was a 2007 graduate of Fairfield High School.

Samantha is survived by her mother and step father, Michele and Kelly Simpson; father, John Hicks Jr.;...

Jul 16, 2017

BLACK

David E., age 76, of Okeana passed away on July 16, 2017. He was born on July 22, 1940 in Switzerland County, IN to the late Ernest and Margaret Black. On August 26, 1961 he married Rita Obendorf. David is survived by his beloved wife, Rita; devoted daughters and their husbands, Denise (Ray) Casteel and Diane...