Obituaries

John M.  Harper

John M. Harper

Jul 18, 2014

  HARPER  

  John M. – age 94 of Fairfield passed away on Friday, July   18, 2014.  John was born on June 5, 1920 in Cincinnati to the late John Harper and Esther Caddy. After graduating from Lockland High School in 1938, and being awarded the State of Ohio Physics award, he served in the Civilian Conservation Corps, traveling to Boise, Idaho...

Melvyn D. Haydon

Melvyn D. Haydon

Jul 16, 2014

HAYDON, Melvyn

Age 89 passed away Wednesday, July 16, 2014 at Hospice of Hamilton.  He was born April 20, 1925 in Cincinnati, OH the son of Alvan and Adalia (Brinker) Haydon.  He worked at GE until his retirement and was a member of Washington Lodge # 17, F.&A.M and Shriners.

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Richard Griffiths

Richard Griffiths

Jul 8, 2014

GRIFFITHS, Richard

Age 76, passed away July 8, 2014.  He leaves behind his wife of 55 years, Carol; daughter, Michelle (Roger) Owens; and granddaughter, Megan.  Rich was preceded in death by grandson, Tyler.

Mass: Sacred Heart Church in Fairfield at 10 am, Tuesday, July 22.  Memorials:  Alzheimer’s Association. ...

Billie Sue (Smith)  Vail

Billie Sue (Smith) Vail

Jul 6, 2014

VAIL

Billie Sue (nee Smith), age 65 of Hamilton, passed away on July 6, 2014 at Bethesda North Hospital.  She was born June 22, 1949 in Oneida, KY to the late Noah and Hazel Smith.  She is survived by her children Melissa Vail, Jerry (Courtney) Vail, Christy Asher, Alisa Vail and Karea Hodges; her brothers Thomas (Martha)...

Peggy Lou (Steele)  Pater

Peggy Lou (Steele) Pater

Jul 5, 2014

  PATER,  

  Peggy Lou (Cooper) nee Steele, age 78, was born Christmas Day, 1935, and “went out with a bang” over the beautiful holiday weekend on Saturday, July 5, 2014 at Hospice of Hamilton, surrounded by family.  

  Peggy is survived by her children Barry (Barb) Cooper, Jeff (Monica Wilson) Cooper, Mike (Donna) Cooper, Brian (Diane) Cooper, Jody (Jim Fenske) Cooper, Cody Sines and...

James "Jim" Smith

James "Jim" Smith

Jul 5, 2014

SMITH James “Jim”, age 65, of Fairfield, OH passed away on July 6, 2014. He was born on May 2, 1949 in London, KY to General and Rose Smith. Jim is the beloved husband for 42 years to Kathy (Hale) Smith; loving father to James B. (Sylvia) Smith; dear grandfather of Kelby Tackett, Braden Smith, and Madison Smith. He is...

Bobby H.  Jackson

Bobby H. Jackson

Jul 2, 2014

JACKSON Bobby H., age 67, of Monroe passed away on July 2, 2014. He was born on September 20, 1946 in Hamilton to Harold and Stacy Jackson. Bobby served his country serving in the Air Force in Vietnam. He is the much loved father of Sarah Jackson and Chris (Bridget Graber) Jackson and dear grandfather of Evan Gray. Bobby...

Richard L. Armstrong

Richard L. Armstrong

Jun 25, 2014

ARMSTRONG, Richard “Rick” L.

Age 57 of Fairfield passed Wednesday, June 25 at Mercy Hospital of Fairfield.  He was born May 22, 1957 in Hamilton, the son of Carl and Ruth (Hurley) Armstrong.  On February 17, 1979 Rick married Cynthia Fightmaster in Cincinnati.

He leaves behind...

Gail S. (Hodge)  Brock

Gail S. (Hodge) Brock

Jun 25, 2014

Gail S. Brock, 58 of LaFayette, Georgia, passed away on Wednesday, June 25, 2014 at Erlanger Hospital in Chattanooga, Tennessee.  She was a native of Cincinnati, Ohio and attended Grand Center Baptist Church.  Mrs. Brock enjoyed shopping, cleaning, scrapbooking, going to the lake and Alabama football.  She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends, drinking coffee and Coke,...

Danny Shea Blanton Ii

Danny Shea Blanton Ii

Jun 13, 2014

Danny Shea Blanton II, age 33 of Fairfield, passed away on Friday, June 13, 2014.  He was born September 20, 1980 in Cincinnati, Ohio to Danny and Rhonda Blanton.  He was a machinist with Ford Motor Company and enjoyed boating, spending time at the gym, and was actively involved with Narcotics Anonymous.  He is survived by his parents; his...

Doris J.  (Getz)  Bittinger

Doris J. (Getz) Bittinger

Jun 9, 2014

BITTINGER, Doris Jane Age 77 of Liberty Township passed away peacefully at home June 9, 2014 surrounded by her family. She was born on October 27, 1936 in Hamilton, Ohio the daughter of George Getz and Mary Elizabeth (Malott) Getz. She graduated from Hamilton High in 1954. She married Louis Marvin Bittinger on June 11, 1960 and they celebrated 50...

Naomi Leclair (Pierson)  Rowland

Naomi Leclair (Pierson) Rowland

Jun 8, 2014

ROWLAND, Naomi Leclair (nee Pierson)

Age 95 died Sunday, June 8, 2014 at Doverwood Nursing Care Village.  She was wife of the late Dr. Robert R. Rowland, mother of daughters Suzan J.(Richard) Stracke of Fairfield and Lynn R. (Tim) White of Rockville, MD; grandfather of Richard G. Stracke, II of Chicago, IL...

Ronald Lee Walters

Ronald Lee Walters

Jun 8, 2014

WALTERS Ronald Lee, age 82, of Springdale, OH went home to be with the Lord on June 8, 2014. He was born on April 22, 1932, in West Frankfort, IL, the first son of the late Thomas Leroy and Stella (Holmes) Walters. He graduated from Frankfort High School in West Frankfort, IL, class of 1950. Upon graduation Ron entered the...

Ruth Evelyn (Johnson)  Hundley

Ruth Evelyn (Johnson) Hundley

May 30, 2014

HUNDLEY Ruth Evelyn, age 81, of Fairfield passed away surrounded by her family on May 30, 2014; born on September 5, 1932 in Rockcastle Co., KY to Alexander “Ted” and Elnora Johnson. Ruth was preceded in death on November 11, 2002 by her husband of 51 years John B. Hundley. She is the loving mother of Juanita (Allen Gentry) Holden,...

Richard Donald Graman

Richard Donald Graman

May 28, 2014

  Richard Donald Graman, age 62 of Fairfield, passed away on Wednesday, May 28, 2014.  He was born to Alvera Graman (nee Becher) and Jerome Graman.  On November 22, 1973 in Lincoln City, IN, he married his wife Bonnie Graman (nee Hevron).  Richard, a graduate of Dale High School and Rose Hulman Institute of Technology  retired from GE in April of...

James R. Jacoby, Sr.

James R. Jacoby, Sr.

May 27, 2014

JACOBY, Sr. James Richard “Jim”

Age 67 of Fairfield passed away Tuesday, May 27, 2014 at his residence.  He was born June 29, 1946 in Hamilton, the son of George A. and Myrtle L. (Rueff) Jacoby.  Jim served his country in the US Army from 1968-1970, and was a Vietnam Veteran.  On...

William A. "Bill" Schrand Sr.

William A. "Bill" Schrand Sr.

May 24, 2014

SCHRAND William A. Sr., “Bill”, age 92, of Fairfield passed away on May 24, 2014. He was born in Covington, KY on May 3, 1922 to William and Mary (nee Feld) Schrand. Bill married Marcella “Micki” Straehle on February 9, 1946; they were married for 68 years. He is survived by his beloved wife “Micki”; much loved children, William...

Frances E.  "Fran" (Kasanicky)  Julian

Frances E. "Fran" (Kasanicky) Julian

May 15, 2014

JULIAN Frances E. “Fran”, age 67, of Hamilton passed away at Hospice of Hamilton on May 15, 2014. She was born on April 3, 1947 to William and Mary (nee Grajczar ) Kasanicky. Fran was a teacher for the Ross Local Schools at Elda Elementary for over 30 years. She is the beloved wife of John; loving mother of Brian...

William Bond Terrell

William Bond Terrell

May 14, 2014

TERRELL William Bond “Bill”, age 73, of Fairfield went home to be with his Lord on Wednesday, May 14, 2014. He was born in Washington Co., KY, the son of Kenneth and Edna (Boblitt) Terrell. Bill is the beloved husband of Nancy (Allgood); loving father of Brian (Sarah) Terrell and Angela (Keith) Cornett; cherished grandfather of Lauren and Emily...

Robert Lee  Tragesser

Robert Lee Tragesser

May 11, 2014

TRAGESSER Robert Lee, age 83, of Hamilton, OH died Sunday May 11, 2014 at Berkeley Retirement Community. He was born January 20, 1931 in Hamilton, OH to Henry and Frances (Wynn) Tragesser. Bob was married for 60 years to Elaine (Simms) Tragesser. He is survived by his wife Elaine; children, Don and Lori Tragesser and Teresa Patrick; grandchildren, Michael and...