Obituaries

Gilbert "Gil" Harris Smith

Gilbert "Gil" Harris Smith

May 27, 2017

SMITH

Gilbert Harris, age 83, of Hamilton passed away on May 27, 2017 at Doverwood Village in Fairfield Twp. He was born on February 18, 1934 in Cincinnati to Walter and Delia Smith. On May 21, 1955 he was united in marriage to his wife Bernice M. (Ose), she preceded him in death on April 16, 2005....

Jacqueline "Jackie" Carmen (Simpson)  Snyder

Jacqueline "Jackie" Carmen (Simpson) Snyder

May 26, 2017

SNYDER

Jacqueline 'Jackie' Carmen, age 93, was born September 1, 1923 in Eureka, CA. to parents Alpha May (Lockwood) and Garnet Grant Simpson. She died Friday May 26, 2017 at Hawthorn Glen Senior Living Campus after a brief illness.

Jackie grew up during the Great Depression and she became a Morris Code operator for the...

Katherine "Kathy" Sarlo

Katherine "Kathy" Sarlo

May 22, 2017

SARLO

Katherine, age 58, of Fairfield passed away on May 22, 2017. She was born in Brooklyn, NY to the late Arthur and Carmella (nee Zarini) Sarlo. Kathy was employed by Procter and Gamble as a Senior Scientist for 28 years.

She is survived by her beloved husband, Christopher G. Schleifer; much loved brother, Arthur...

Carl Eugene Mink

Carl Eugene Mink

May 21, 2017

Carl Eugene Mink, age 44, of Hanover Township passed away on May 21, 2017. Everyone who met Carl couldn't help but to like him. With his sleeve tattoos, rad race car (built and rebuilt by hand alongside his son, Carl Anthony), and affinity for piercings, those who didn't know him and were only judging the book by its cover...

David Carl Bostrom

David Carl Bostrom

May 16, 2017

David Carl Bostrom, 57, returned to his heavenly home on May 16th, 2017 after a courageous battle with early onset dementia. His devotion to his family and firm belief in God supported him in his struggle and ultimately gave him peace. David was born in Dover, NJ to Carl and Janet Bostrom. David married his best friend and lifelong...

Debra K. (Morgan)  Chesnut

Debra K. (Morgan) Chesnut

May 15, 2017

CHESNUT

Debra K., age 60, of Hamilton passed away on May 15, 2017. She was born on June 30, 1956 in Hamilton to Glenn E. and Marie (Watson) Morgan.

She is survived by her children, Larry (Lourdes) Chesnut and Kevin (Hope) Chesnut; mother, Marie Morgan; grandchildren, Dennis “DJ” , Derek , and Ashlee; brother, Alan...

Stella M. (Chilcher)  Anderson

Stella M. (Chilcher) Anderson

May 11, 2017

ANDERSON Stella M. (nee Chilcher) – age 86 passed away on Thursday, May 11, 2017.  She was born June 24, 1930 in Cleveland, OH to the late John and Matilda Chilcher.  She is survived by her daughter Sandy (Rick) Hauss, grandson Chris Hauss, granddaughter Heather Hauss, great-granddaughter Megan Zoellner and great-grandson Kendall Russell.  She is preceded in death...

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...