Obituaries

Melvin Carl Hamner

Melvin Carl Hamner

Aug 27, 2014

HAMNER

Melvin Carl – beloved husband of the late Ann Hawes Weisiger Hamner for 65 years, died on August 27 th at the age of 93.  While a 40 year resident of Fairfield, Ohio, Mel’s home for the past four years was in Harrison, where he passed peacefully in the care of his daughter. ...

Eunice Jane (Arent)  Lorimer

Eunice Jane (Arent) Lorimer

Aug 25, 2014

LORIMER, Eunice Jane Arent Age 86 of Hamilton, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 25, 2014 at Schroder Manor in the care of Hospice of Cincinnati. Jane was born March 5, 1928, the fourth daughter of Vernon Drew and Hilda (Alexander) Arent at Mercy Hospital in Hamilton. She was raised in a loving household by doting parents on North “F”...

Roland Ponchot

Roland Ponchot

Aug 23, 2014

Age 82 passed away August 23, 2014 at The Meadows of Forest Park.  He was born December 21, 1932 in Locus Corner, OH the son of Wilbur and Martha (Estell) Ponchot.  Roland was a US Air Force Veteran, serving during the Korean Conflict.  On June 15, 1956 he married Alison McComb.

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James Edward Lorenz

James Edward Lorenz

Aug 19, 2014

LORENZ

James Edward  – age 82 of Fairfield, in the presence of Fr. Kyle and loving family members, passed away at his residence on Tuesday, August 19, 2014.  James was born November 18, 1931 in Brookville, IN to the late Andrew and Adeline Lorenz.  James was a veteran of the Korean War serving in...

Betty J.  (Schotte)  Eicher

Betty J. (Schotte) Eicher

Aug 18, 2014

Betty Eicher Longtime Fairfield resident, Betty Eicher passed away peacefully in her home on Monday, August 18, 2014. She was 90. She was born on December 12, 1923 in Cincinnati to George and Rosalind Schotte; in 1942 she graduated from Ross High School as the class valedictorian. Betty and her high school sweetheart Robert Eicher were married on August 31,...

Edgar Garnett Snelling

Edgar Garnett Snelling

Aug 17, 2014

SNELLING

Edgar G. “Butch”  – age 67 of Cincinnati, passed away on Sunday, August 17 , 2014.  He was born May 22, 1947 in Constance, Kentucky to the late Edgar and Edna Snelling.  Edgar was a Navy veteran serving during the Vietnam War.  On July 13, 1968 in Cincinnati he married his wife Blanche “Buzzy” Snelling (nee...

Jack Scherzinger

Jack Scherzinger

Aug 17, 2014

Jack James Scherzinger Age 85, of Fairfield, OH, passed away quietly in the comfort of his home Sunday 17, 2014. He was born in Hamilton, OH on August 16, 1928 to the late John Anthony and Virginia Pearl (Hall) Scherzinger. He graduated from Hamilton High School in 1947. On June 16, 1948 he married Ella Mae Edwards. Jack worked...

Charles "Tommy"  Thompson

Charles "Tommy" Thompson

Aug 16, 2014

THOMPSON, Charles L. “Tommy”, 85 of Seminole, FL formerly of the Hamilton-Fairfield, OH area died Aug. 16, 2014. Tommy was born in Mellott, Indiana.  Tommy retired from the US Navy after 20 years. Most recently he worked for Bullock Garage Builders, Fairfield, OH. He was a perpetual member of Star Lodge 78, F&AM, Largo, serving as secretary for many...

Michael Countryman

Michael Countryman

Aug 9, 2014

COUNTRYMAN

Michael R. – age 65 of Hamilton passed away on Saturday, August 9, 2014.  He was born September 8, 1948 in Dayton to the late Robert and Dorothy Countryman.  On August 23, 1976 he married his wife Patricia Countryman (nee Elrod).    He is survived by his wife Patricia; his children Paul Armstrong , Bobby Countryman and...

William L.  Prentice

William L. Prentice

Aug 7, 2014

PRENTICE

WILLIAM L.

Age 83 of Hamilton went to be with the Lord, August 7, 2014 at his residence surrounded by his family.  He was born January 16, 1931 in Osgood, IN, the son of Walter and Sylvia (Reed) Prentice.  On June 19, 1952 in Seattle, WA William married his...

James Kenneth Cooley

James Kenneth Cooley

Aug 7, 2014

COOLEY, James Kenneth

Age 78 passed away into ‘Glory’ on  August 7, 2014 at his home in Fairfield.  He was born September 2, 1935 in Trenton, MO, the son of Raymond and Melanie (Griesenger) Cooley.  On May 5, 1962, James married Jeanette Conrad in Fairfield, OH.  He served his country and community...

Carl Louis Vining

Carl Louis Vining

Aug 7, 2014

Carl L. Vining, age 93, passed away on Thursday, August 7, 2014 at Hospice of Hamilton.   He was born September 4, 1920 in Wheaton, IL to the late Warren and Elizabeth Vining.  Carl was a Navy Pilot Veteran serving during WWII.  After his time in the service, he married his wife Astrid Vining (nee Strom) in 1945.  Carl was...

Geraldine "Gerry" (Freeman)  Cowing

Geraldine "Gerry" (Freeman) Cowing

Aug 2, 2014

Geraldine Cowing

Geraldine (Gerry), age 88, passed away 8/2/2014 after a long battle with vascular dementia.  She was the beloved wife of the late Irwin L. Cowing, loving mother of Donna Cowing and the late Linda McIntosh (i.e. Blackburn).  Also survived by her grandchildren Bryan Blackburn, Rodney Blackburn, Barry (Susan) Patrick, Rachael (Jeff) Blackburn Organ, Nicholas J....

Helen A.  (Frey)  Wolf

Helen A. (Frey) Wolf

Jul 31, 2014

WOLF Helen A. (nee Frey), age 84, of Mt. Healthy passed away on July 31, 2014. She was born on January 26, 1930 in Cincinnati to the late Robert and Helen Frey. Helen is the beloved wife of Donald E. Wolf Sr.; loving mother of Don (Jen) Wolf Jr., Betsy (Pat) Kemper, James (Laura) Wolf, Kathy Hasson, Mike (Sue)...

Richard Lawson, Jr.

Richard Lawson, Jr.

Jul 29, 2014

Age 75 of Cincinnati passed July 29.  Husband of the late Phyllis (Rethman) Lawson; Father of Terri Lawson, Tina Burns, Toni (Kenny) Calvert and Tammie Gentry; Grandfather of David, Tyler, Cody, Brittnie, Mackenzie, Haley, Hannah and Averie; dear friend of Anna and Hubie DeGroot; Veteran of the US Air Force.

In lieu of flowers,...

Timothy Anderson Smith

Timothy Anderson Smith

Jul 28, 2014

Timothy Anderson Smith, treasured infant son of Joe and Ashley Smith (Hall) went to his heavenly home with Jesus on the morning of July 28th, 2014. Our precious little angel will always be loved and remembered by mommy and daddy. A beautiful baby whose time on earth was but a brief moment, touched so many lives in such a...

Francis A. "Frank" Klamo

Francis A. "Frank" Klamo

Jul 26, 2014

KLAMO Francis A. “Frank”, age 96, of Fairfield passed away July 26, 2014. Frank was born on January 25, 1918 in Middletown, Ohio to Cyprian and Mary Klamo. He was married to Rita (nee Kammer) for 63 years until her death in 2005. From this union were born; Mary Jo Gray, Tom (Mary Eve) Klamo, Bill (Judy)Klamo, Barb (Bill) Hess,...

Clayton I. Arnold

Clayton I. Arnold

Jul 21, 2014

ARNOLD, Clayton I., age 82, of Colerain Township passed away on July 21, 2014. Clayton was born on May 29, 1932 in Nevada, Ohio to Thomas and Alice Arnold. He is the beloved husband of Alice R. Arnold; loving father of Eric (Olga) Arnold, Valerie Arnold, and Anita Falker; dear grandfather of Joshua, Jacob, Andrew, Keith, Jennifer, and Kaitlyn;...

Lowell Feltner

Lowell Feltner

Jul 20, 2014

FELTNER Lowell, age 67, of Fairfield passed away on July 20, 2014. He was born on December 24, 1946 in Hamilton to William and Mabel Feltner. Lowell taught in the Hamilton City Schools teaching at Garfield High School and Hamilton High until his retirement in 2000. He is survived by his brother, Taylor (Barbara) Feltner; nephew, James Feltner; and...