Obituaries

Rick Taylor

Rick Taylor

Aug 11, 2016

Richard "Rick" Taylor, (52) lifelong resident of Cincinnati, passed away peacefully in his sleep Thursday, August 11, 2016 at his Fairfield home. Rick was known to many as an immaculate athlete, but he was an even better father, and even still, a better man. Rick lived his final days in the same fashion he lived his life -...

Diane L.  (Sisk)  Mullaney

Diane L. (Sisk) Mullaney

Aug 8, 2016

MULLANEY

Diane L., age 66, of Fairfield died tragically in a motorcycle accident on August 8, 2016 in Indianapolis. She was born on August 3, 1950 in Washington DC to Elbert and Lucy (Jane Kirkland) Sisk. On September 26, 1970 Diane married Jim Mullaney.

Diane is survived by her beloved husband, Jim; loving children, Tegan...

John  Edward Wiesman

John Edward Wiesman

Aug 7, 2016

WIESMAN

John Edward, age 86, of Fairfield passed away on August 7, 2016. He was born in Cincinnati to Frank and Freda Wiesman on July 22, 1930.

John is survived by his wife, Carol (nee Arszman); children, Jill Wiesman Statzer, Biff Wiesman, Joe (Lisa) Wiesman, Shari (Rod) Buchanan, Jeff (Amy)...

Mary (Naughton)  Stapleton

Mary (Naughton) Stapleton

Aug 4, 2016

STAPLETON, Mary

When Mary Stapleton’s parents immigrated to this country close to 100 years ago, they brought with them a strong faith and a belief in the American dream that they passed on to Mary, who in turn passed on to her children, who in turn continue to pass these beliefs to theirs. These...

Paul S. Steele

Paul S. Steele

Aug 2, 2016

Paul S. Steele, age 82, of Fairfield passed away Tuesday August 2, 2016 at Mercy Fairfield Hospital.

He was born May 7, 1934 in Connersville, Indiana, the son of Andrew and V. Ruth (Ramsey) Steele; both preceded him in death.

On March 21, 1959 he married Judith (Judy) Taylor in Connersville,...

Shirley Jean (Drake)  Salsinger

Shirley Jean (Drake) Salsinger

Aug 2, 2016

SALSINGER Shirley Jean, age 81, of Fairfield passed away on August 2, 2016. She was born on January 9, 1935 in Marion, Ohio to the late Ralph and Lola Drake. On March 23, 1956 in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida she married the love of her life, John “Jack”. Shirley is survived by her devoted husband, John “Jack”; loving sons, Michael...

Betty Joyce (Pelfrey)  Boyers

Betty Joyce (Pelfrey) Boyers

Jul 30, 2016

BOYERS Betty Joyce (nee Pelfrey) – age 69 of Fairfield passed away on Saturday, July 30, 2016.  She was born May 24, 1947 in Lexington, KY to the late Sam H. Pelfrey Sr. and Mary Francis Pelfrey (nee Lakes).   Betty is survived by her daughter Michelle French; brothers Sam (Laura) Pelfrey, Allen Pelfrey, Walter Pelfrey, Jim Pelfrey and Richard...

Andrew "Andy John  Sedlacek

Andrew "Andy John Sedlacek

Jul 26, 2016

SEDLACEK

Andrew “Andy” J., age 31, of Indianapolis, passed away with his family by his side, Tuesday, July 26, 2016. He was born July 6, 1985 in Cincinnati, the son of John and Anne (Shadley) Sedlacek.

Andy was a 2004 graduate of Badin High School, where he played football and...

Janet Marie (Gillespie)  Messer

Janet Marie (Gillespie) Messer

Jul 23, 2016

MESSER

Janet Marie (nee Gillespie), age 83, of Hamilton passed away Saturday, July 23, 2016. She was born March 5, 1932 in Hamilton, OH. She is preceded in death by her husband Oscar B. Messer Jr. and daughter Jill Messer.

She is survived by her two sons Jeff Messer (Tessa)...

Arkie Gabbard

Arkie Gabbard

Jul 23, 2016

GABBARD

Arkie, age 87, of Hamilton passed away on July 23, 2016. He was born on November 14, 1928 in Jackson County, Kentucky to Moss and Delta Gabbard.

Sixty- eight years ago on April 15, 1948, Arkie married Ethel Dougherty. Arkie is survived by his beloved wife Ethel; loving children,...

Samuel Ray Hampton

Samuel Ray Hampton

Jul 18, 2016

Samuel Ray Hampton passed away July 18 at his home at age 69. He is survived by his wife Patty, son and family Troy, Brenda, Faith, Samantha, Hannah and Nathan; son and family Scott, Mandy, and Brandon; daughter Hiliary and son-in-law Josh Ruth; brothers Joe and Wes; and Uncle Bill Davis. He is preceded in death by his father...

Richard Gregg Frankenstein

Richard Gregg Frankenstein

Jul 13, 2016

FRANKENSTEIN

Richard Gregg, age 85, of Harrison passed away on July 13, 2016 at home. He was born on May 8, 1931 in Bridgetown, Ohio to Jacob and Mary Louise (nee Gregg) Frankenstein.

In 1952 he married the love of his life Phyllis Warner; to this union they were blessed...

Ruby Gable

Ruby Gable

Jul 12, 2016

Ruby Gable passed away on July 12, 2016 at 91 years old. Ruby was born in 1925 in Oklahoma. Ruby met her Husband Philip Gable in Oakland, CA during the war years of World War II. After the War Ruby and Philip settled in Philip’s hometown in Indiana...

Karen L. (Dees)  Rider

Karen L. (Dees) Rider

Jul 8, 2016

RIDER

Karen L., age 49, of Hamilton passed away on July 8, 2016. She was born on August 8, 1966 in Hamilton to Merlin and Patricia (nee Roth) Dees.

She is survived by her loving mother, Patricia (Garry) Brooks; brother, Steven (Jennifer) Ferris and sister, Nancy Davis; and her boyfriend who made wonderful the last...

Dorothy (Marchewka)  Cieslak

Dorothy (Marchewka) Cieslak

Jul 6, 2016

CIESLAK, DOROTHY

Dorothy Cieslak, 77, passed away at the Fort Hamilton Hospital on July 6, 2016. She was born May 21, 1939, to Stanley and Irene (Lozowski) Marchewka in Buffalo, NY.  Sister of Richard Marchewka and Dan (Diane) Marchewka.  Preceded in death by her parents and sister-in-law Clara Marchewka.

Dorothy attended nursing school at Deaconess...

Ruth Delores (Haverland)  Bilotta

Ruth Delores (Haverland) Bilotta

Jul 2, 2016

BILOTTA

Ruth Delores, age 88, of Fairfield passed away on July 2, 2016. She was born on June 11, 1928 in Hamilton, Ohio to Louis and Alma Haverland. She is the beloved mother of Victoria (Kevin) Pendergest, Vincent Bilotta, Ginny Pendergest, Michael (Nan) Bilotta, Mary (Peter) Gray, and Regina McLeod; dear grandmother of 14; great grandmother of...

Susan Lynn Heck

Susan Lynn Heck

Jul 1, 2016

HECK

Susan Lynn, age 61, went to Heaven on July 1, 2016. She was born with special needs. Susan was the daughter of the late Charles and Ruth Heck; dear sister of Deborah (Charles) Groeber and Paul (Hope) Heck; loving aunt to Lisa (Greg) Emenaker, Michael Groeber; great aunt to Jacob, Austin, Andrew, and Sarah Emenaker. She...

Merle Lewis Hennen

Merle Lewis Hennen

Jul 1, 2016

HENNEN

Merle Lewis Hennen of Fairfield, Ohio, age 90, passed away Friday, July 1, 2016 at Hospice of Hamilton, Hamilton, Ohio.  He was born on January 8, 1926, in Barton, Ohio.  He later resided in Columbus for many years.  He was married 31 years to his loving wife, Anne. He was a veteran of...

Timothy John Costello

Timothy John Costello

Jul 1, 2016

COSTELLO

Timothy John – age 66 of Cincinnati, passed away on Friday, July 1, 2016.  He was born September 9, 1949, the son of the late George and Lucile Costello (nee Sauder).  Tim is survived by his children, Shane (Jennifer) Costello and Shannon (Tony) Clark; brothers Patrick (Vicki) Costello, Dennis (Arlene) Costello and sister...

Mary (Carlotta)  Steer

Mary (Carlotta) Steer

Jun 30, 2016

Graveside burial at Arlington Memorial Gardens at 1130AM