Obituaries

James E. Sparks

James E. Sparks

Nov 12, 2015

SPARKS, James E., age 82, of Fairfield passed away on November 12, 2015 at Mercy Fairfield. He was born on June 18, 1933 in Flint, MI to Isom and Ruth Sparks. He is survived by his beloved wife Jill; loving children, Melissa (Jerry) Vincent and James (Marla) Sparks Jr.; grandchildren, Megan (Nick) Gattermeyer, Andy Sparks, Tyler Vincent, and Matt...

Curtis Wayne Byrd

Curtis Wayne Byrd

Nov 11, 2015

BYRD, Curtis Wayne, age 60, of Hamilton passed away peacefully at home in his wife’s arms on Wednesday November 11, 2015 after a battle with colon cancer. He was born in Batesville, IN on November 13, 1954 to Lawrence and Esther (Angel) Byrd. Curt is survived by his wife Linda (Wardlow-Dunaway) Byrd; siblings, Janice Hill, Linda (Danny) Brinegar, Scott...

Elizabeth (Niefield)  Smith

Elizabeth (Niefield) Smith

Nov 10, 2015

SMITH Elizabeth J., age 73, of Cheviot passed away on November 10, 2015. She was born on July 20, 1942 in Cincinnati to George and Margaret Niefield. Elizabeth was employed by the Cincinnati Public Schools as a cafeteria manager in the following schools; Rockdale, Roll Hill, Heinhold, and Jacobs Center. She is survived by her children, Connie (Wade) McNabb, Michael...

Vickie Lynn (Cornett)  Church

Vickie Lynn (Cornett) Church

Nov 10, 2015

CHURCH

Vickie Lynn – age 48 of Hamilton passed away on Tuesday, November 10, 2015.  She was born April 21, 1967 in Hamilton, the daughter of Ella Cornett (nee Johnson) and the late John Cornett.  She is survived by her devoted mother Ella; loving sister Leah (Todd) Harding; beloved niece and nephew Rachel Harding...

Darrell Lee Bowling

Darrell Lee Bowling

Nov 9, 2015

BOWLING

Darrell Lee – age 67 of Fairfield passed away on Monday, November 9, 2015.  He was born in Hamilton, OH, the son of Pearl Bowling (nee Wilson) and the late Charles Bowling. He is a veteran of the US Marine Corps.  Darrell is survived by his mother, Pearl; children Tami (David) Rose, Shelley...

Daniel Neil Weber

Daniel Neil Weber

Nov 4, 2015

WEBER,  II         Daniel Neil

Daniel N. Weber II, 44 of Somerville, passed away suddenly on November 4, 2015 due to a massive heart attack. He was born April 23, 1971 in Oxford, OH. He is preceded in death by his mother, Wanda Weber and step mother Betty Weber. He is survived by his...

Alma T (Glasmeier)  Raab

Alma T (Glasmeier) Raab

Nov 4, 2015

GLASMEIER RAAB Alma T. (nee Glasmeier), age 77, of Hamilton passed away on November 4, 2015. She was born on February 8, 1938 in Hamilton to Lawrence and Anna Glasmeier. Alma is the beloved mother of Paul (Sharon) Raab, Ken (Teresa Rigsbee) Raab, and Theresa Shearer; dear grandmother of 6; great grandmother of 5. She is also survived by...

Carl J. Rogan

Carl J. Rogan

Nov 3, 2015

Carl John William Rogan

Carl John William Rogan, 82, Rock of the Rogan Family, Korean War Veteran, Distinguished Purdue Engineer, proudly retired from Cincinnati Milacron, silver-tongued devil, world traveler, problem solver, history and geography enthusiast, curious, honest, trustworthy, hard working, generous, kind, and basically THE BEST EVER!, died of cancer on 11-3-15.  ...

Pauline (Woolum)  Brown

Pauline (Woolum) Brown

Nov 3, 2015

BROWN, Pauline, age 95, of Hamilton passed away peacefully at Hospice of Hamilton on November 3, 2015 surrounded by her family. She was born on April 15, 1920 in Pineville, KY the daughter of Skelt and Maudie Woolum. She was a dedicated teacher for 30 years in Hamilton City Schools and several Kentucky counties. She is survived by her devoted...

Carl L. Harper

Carl L. Harper

Nov 1, 2015

HARPER, Carl L. Age 84 of Trenton, passed away Sunday, November 1, 2015 at Ft. Hamilton Hospital. He was born July 1, 1931 in Middletown, OH, the son of Dora Mae Harper. On September 13, 1957, Carl married Elizabeth Johnson in Middletown, OH. He served his country in the US Army, worked as a Bridge Crew Member for Butler County...

Lee Jacob Joy

Lee Jacob Joy

Oct 28, 2015

JOY

Lee Jacob – age 31 of Fairfield passed away on Wednesday, October 28, 2015.  He was born July 9, 1984 in Cincinnati to Robert Clapper and the late Gwyn Joy (nee Schlafly).  Lee was a 2003 graduate of Lakota High School, a member of the Washington F&AM Lodge No. 17, and enjoyed listening...

William Richardson Jr.

William Richardson Jr.

Oct 21, 2015

RICHARDSON, William Jr., age 70, of Colerain Twp. passed away on October 21, 2015. He was born in Cincinnati on September 12, 1945 to William and Nonie Richardson. William owned Opportunity Remodeling that he started in 1974. He leaves to his memory his wife of 48 years, Susan; sons, Troy (Bridget) Richardson, Brian Richardson, and Maurice Richardson; grandchildren, Troy,...

Gerald A. "Jerry" Osterbrock

Gerald A. "Jerry" Osterbrock

Oct 21, 2015

OSTERBROCK, Gerald A. (Jerry), age 85, of Colerain Township passed away on October 21, 2015. He was born on December 6, 1929 in Cincinnati to Louis and Thelma (nee Jaspers) Osterbrock. Gerald served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict, after his time in the U.S. Army, he married Jane Stonefield who preceded him in death on June...

Donald Paul Tiefenbach

Donald Paul Tiefenbach

Oct 18, 2015

TIEFENBACH, Donald Paul was born on November 8, 1920 to James and Josephine (Sehlhorst) Tiefenbach, passed from this earthly life October 18, 2015 after a short stay at Sanctuary Point Nursing and Rehab Center. Don was a lifelong Butler County resident; served in the Army during WWII; and worked for Roemer Hardware before he began his career as a purchasing...

Timothy Grant West

Timothy Grant West

Oct 17, 2015

WEST Timothy Grant, age 40, of Hamilton passed away on October 17, 2015 at his home. He is the much loved son of Carol and the late Don Cloninger; loving brother of Don (Angie) Cloninger and Jean (Robert) Buckman; devoted life partner of Mary Beth Gregory. Tim is also survived by his grandfather, Melvin Scarth;great nephew, Owen Cloninger; step children,...

Pamela (Pk) Kay Smith

Pamela (Pk) Kay Smith

Oct 17, 2015

SMITH

Pamela Kay (PK) - age 64 of Hamilton, Ohio passed away on Saturday, October 17, 2015. She was born August 26, 1951 in Celina, Ohio to Thelma Smith (nee Powell) and the late Bob Smith. Pamela was a 1969 graduate of Celina High School, and the following: Miami University (BS in English Education,...

Sherri Renee` Lofland

Sherri Renee` Lofland

Oct 8, 2015

A Celebration of Life will be Sunday, October 25, 2015 in the Riverview Room at the Courtyard Marriott, located at 1 Riverfront Plaza, Hamilton, OH   45011.  More details can be found at www.never-gone.com/memorials/sherrilofland

Herbert C.  Kretschmar

Herbert C. Kretschmar

Oct 7, 2015

KRETSCHMAR, Herbert C., age 86, of Greenhills passed away on October 7, 2015. He was born on February 15, 1929 in Cincinnati, Ohio to Gilbert and Lucille Kretschmar. Herbert was the beloved husband to Joyce who preceded him in death in 2008. He is the loving father of Rick (Deborah) Kretschmar, Kay (Bill) McCoubrey, and Kim (Drew) Dailey; dear...

James M.  Venable Jr.

James M. Venable Jr.

Oct 5, 2015

James Madison Venable Jr, age 91, of Somerville, Ohio, passed from this life into his Heavenly Home on October 5, 2015. James was born in Owsley County, Kentucky on September 13, 1924 to James “Matt” and Verlie (Reynolds) Venable. James was married 60 years to the love of his life, Pauline (Vance) Venable who proceeded him in death in...

Mary M. (Riemeyer)  Probst

Mary M. (Riemeyer) Probst

Oct 3, 2015

PROBST, Mary M., age 91, of Middletown passed away October 3, 2015. She was born on March 18, 1924 in Covington, KY to Edward and Margaret Riemeyer. Mary is the beloved mother of Wilbert Probst, Richard Probst, Edward (Mary) Probst, Norma (Ron) Hose, Janet Probst, and Nancy (Mark) Simcoe; loving grandmother of 7; dear great grandmother of 8. She is...