Obituaries

Jan 18, 2014

SURFACE, Caleb J. Age 23, beloved and precious son of Jeffrey Surface and Laura Pavlech (nee Bear) passed away January 18, 2014 in Fairfield, OH. Caleb is remembered by his parents and a large extended family as a kind, gentle and genuine soul. Visitation will be 5 p.m. – until time of service (6:30 p.m.), Monday, January 27, 2014 at...

Jan 18, 2014

BRYAN Jacqueline Joy, age 77 of Hamilton passed away on January 18, 2014. She was the beloved wife of Vernon Bryan who preceded her in death in 1982; devoted mother of David (Paula Winkle) Bryan, Debra (Dana) Hale, Judy Koch, and Billy (Chris) Bryan; loving grandmother of Brittney Hughett, Cody Dent, Dana Lee, Hale, Derrick Hale, Dalton Hale, Taylor Kissick,...

Jan 16, 2014

RANKIN, Sue N. Age 84 of Hamilton passed peacefully on January 16, 2014. Born July 21, 1929 in Louisville, KY to Christian F. and Amelia (Meyer) Nagel. On November 26, 1949 she married Charles W. Rankin. She leaves to cherish her memory, sister Betsey Exline; children, Chris Rankin and Tim Rankin, Linda Spenny; granddaughters, Kim (Jason) Bussell, Stephenie (Keith) Widmer,...

Jan 9, 2014

Paul F. Grabel Sr., age 94 of Fairfield, passed away on Thursday, January 9, 2014. Paul was born November 12, 1919 in Hamilton to the late Alexander and Clara Grabel. He was a veteran of the Army Air Corps and a member of Immanuel Baptist Church.

Paul is survived by his sons Paul (Nancy) Grabel Jr. and...

Jan 6, 2014

Kenneth E. Stevens, age 78 of Cincinnati, passed away on Monday, January 6, 2014. He was born November 20, 1935 in Rockcastle County, KY to the late Edward and Bertha Stevens. He is survived by his children, Greg (Sue) Stevens, Kendra (Scott) Neal and Mark (Natalie) Stevens; his sisters Willie (Lloyd) Jones, Christine (Boyd) Robinson and Gayle (Bob) Byers;...

Jan 3, 2014

PUSKA

Christy J. age 68 of Fairfield, passed away on Friday, January 3, 2014 at Mercy Fairfield. She was born on February 19, 1945 in Alliance, OH to Paul and Reinette (nee Brady) Calabria. On April 8, 1968 she married Ronald Puska her beloved husband who survives her. Christy is also survived by her dog children, Daisy...

Dec 30, 2013

WILSON

Robert "Dale", age 61 of Colerain Twp., passed away on December 30, 2013 after a long fight with Cancer and other illnesses. He was born on July 1, 1952 in Barbourville, KY to Deber and Opal(nee Parton) Wilson. Dale is the beloved husband of Evelyn, devoted father of Robert "Dale" (Wendy) Wilson, Christopher (Katie) Wilson, Deber...

Dec 24, 2013

HISLE SCHLICKER

Patricia A., age 75, of Fairfield passed away on December 24, 2013. She is the beloved mother of John (Tonya) Hisle, Gregory Hisle, Debra (Wayne) Ball, and Shawna Hisle; loving grandmother of Aaron (Amanda) Hisle, Jada (Andy) Flinn, Allison Hisle, Joshua (Margot) Hisle, Melissa (Bryan) White, Vincent Hisle, Tyler Ball, Tevin (Kaitlyn) Young, and Cameron...

Dec 24, 2013

Regina J. "Jean" Mueller, age 78 of Fairfield Township, died on Tuesday, December 24, 2013 at Hospice of Hamilton. She was born in Richmond, Indiana on October 15, 1935, the daughter of the late Denver L. Ott & Mabel Ott (nee Kyle). On October 22, 1955 at the Zion Lutheran Church in Hamilton, Ohio she...

Dec 23, 2013

ALIG

Gayle M. age 64 of Fairfield passed away on December 23, 2013. She was born on October 17, 1949 to Elmer and Marie True. Gayle is the beloved wife of William "Bill" C. Alig; devoted mother of Rebecca Alig. She is also survived by her brothers in law, Howard (Diane) Alig, Joseph (Terri) Alig, and Benny...

Dec 22, 2013

WEBER

Richard H. Jr., age 59 of Colerain Twp., passed away on December 22, 2013. He is the beloved fiance' of Ginny Galinari; dear father of Richard, Raymond Weber and Nick Galinari ; loving son of Richard (Ginger) H. Weber Sr.; grandfather of Kayne, Raven, Kiley, Christian, Hailey, Brayden, and Addison; brother of Becky Carpenter, Elen McKee,...

Dec 17, 2013

LITTLE

Brenda Darlene, age 65 of Hamilton passed away on December 17, 2013. She is the beloved mother of Brenda Kay (Bryan) Smith and Leonard (Tina) Little; loving grandmother of Brittany Smith, Jerimy (Kristen) Smith, Jared, Jacey, and Jansen Little; dear great grandmother of Ayden, Jerimy Jr., Karlee, and Sarah. Brenda is also survived by her mother...

Dec 16, 2013

Ruth Bain, age 88 of Fairfield Township, passed away on Monday, December 16, 2013. Ruth was born January 25, 1925 in Hamilton, Ohio to the late Arthur and Elizabeth Merz. In 1948 in Minneapolis, Minnesota she married her late husband, Robert Bain, who preceded her in death in 1981. Ruth was a member of St. Julie Billiart Catholic Parish....

Dec 16, 2013

SLAGLE

Shawna Christine, age 38 of Cincinnati passed away on December 16, 2013 in California.  She is the beloved mother of Cody Garrett Slagle and Tala Cheyenne Clausen; loving daughter of Sherry and Joseph Ellison and the late Robert J. Slagle; dear sister of Amber Lynn Ellison, Tosha Jo Ellison, and Shelly Dawn (Perry) Mason.  Shawna is...

Dec 7, 2013

KROGER

Margaret L., age 72, passed away on December 7, 2013. She is the daughter of the late Charles H. and Emma L. Rutledge Sr. Beloved mother of Joseph B. Kroger, Kimberly P. Kroger- Weber, and Stephanie J. Kroger; loving grandmother of Holly, Alexandra, Jack, Zackary, Haley, and Mary; dear sister of Charlene L. Burke, Charles H....

Dec 3, 2013

GRIMES

Donald Raymond "Donnie" age 57 of Cincinnati passed away on December 3, 2013. Donnie is the much loved father of Jason A. Grimes, Chrissy (Randy) Norris, and Tara M. Grimes; loving grandfather of Michelle, Melissa, Amber, Anna, Nathan, and Callie; dear brother of Kenneth (Sandy) Grimes, Julie Whitmer, and Karen J. Farrell; numerous nieces, nephews, and...

Dec 2, 2013

Craft-Swart, Lori Marie, age 56, entered into God's heavenly kingdom on Monday, December 2, 2013. Lori was born in Hamilton, Ohio on April 1, 1957 to Richard Craft and Ruth Owen Craft. She was a 1975 graduate of Fairfield High School and was educated at Southern Ohio Community College. She worked at the United States Post Office until retirement....

Nov 27, 2013

HAGY

Donna Marie, age 59 of Rising Sun passed away at the Christ Hospital on November 27, 2013. She is the much loved mother of Mandy (Ryan) Dalhover; loving grandmother of Lily and Jack; dear sister of Jeff Gunnoe and Linda Campbell; and her ex husband Ken Hagy with whom she remained close.

Graveside services...

Nov 27, 2013

Louis (Lou) Fassnacht, age 75, Fairfield, OH passed away peacefully, at his residence surrounded by his family, on November 27, 2013, after a courageous battle with Sarcoma cancer. He is survived by his loving wife of 44 years Patricia (Harper) Fassnacht; cherished daughter and son-in-law Holly (Major Thomas) Craig, Adams, TN; brother Richard (Diana) Fassnacht, Hamilton, OH; sisters-in-law Aileen...

Nov 26, 2013

DRAKE

Michaelle (nee Howell) age 47 of Trenton passed away from colon cancer on November 26, 2013 at her residence surrounded by her loved ones. She is the beloved wife of Tim Drake; loving mother of Cody, Amanda (Evan Lawson), and Kyerra Drake; much loved grandmother of Emerson Lawson. Michaelle is also survived by her parents, Ezra...