Obituaries

Marjorie (Lewis)  Cunningham

Marjorie (Lewis) Cunningham

Sep 7, 2014

CUNNINGHAM, Marjorie, age 86, of Fairfield passed away on September 7, 2014. She was born in Hamilton, OH on May 3, 1928 to Robert and Margaret (Krall) Lewis. On May 16, 1953, Marjorie married George Cunningham Jr. in Hamilton, OH at the North 7th Street Church of Christ. She was the beloved wife of the late George Cunningham Jr.;...

Ada (Harris)  Huckaby

Ada (Harris) Huckaby

Sep 6, 2014

HUCKABY

Ada, age 88, of Cincinnati passed away on September 6, 2014.  She is the dear aunt of Anna of Culver City, CA.  She is preceded in death by her husband Morris Huckaby who passed away in 2008.  Visitation will be Friday September 12, 2014 from 10 a.m.- 12 p.m. at the Avance Funeral Home and Crematory,...

Lonnie "John" M. Compton

Lonnie "John" M. Compton

Sep 6, 2014

COMPTON Lonnie “John” M., age 74, of Hamilton passed away on September 6, 2014 at Ft. Hamilton Hospital. He was born on November 11, 1939 in New Boston, OH to Eugene and Mary Compton. John is survived by his loving children, Curtis (Marilyn) Compton, Ronnie Compton, David (Lori) Compton, Vonda (John) Sparks; loving grandfather of 11; great grandfather of 10....

Cindy K. (Frankenstein)  Taphorn

Cindy K. (Frankenstein) Taphorn

Sep 3, 2014

TAPHORN, Cindy K.

age 55 of Cincinnati, OH passed away Wednesday, September 3, 2014 at Mercy Hospital West.  She was born April 14, 1959 in Cincinnati, the daughter of Richard and Phyllis (Warner) Frankenstein.  On May 27, 1995 she married Anthony "Tony" Taphorn in Delhi.  Cindy worked as a Social Worker, touching many lives, most recently for...

Priscilla Jane (Ghaner)  Baronner

Priscilla Jane (Ghaner) Baronner

Sep 3, 2014

Priscilla Baronner (nee Ghaner), age 61, of Fairfield passed peacefully at home September 3, 2014 after a long battle with MS. She was born in Altoona, PA, the daughter of the late Philip and Beulah Ghaner. Surviving is her loving companion of 30 plus years, Charles Whitford and his children, Chad (Jill) Whitford and Christen (Brian) Rednour; brothers, Philip (Cathy)...

William  Lee Earls Jr.

William Lee Earls Jr.

Sep 1, 2014

EARLS William Lee Jr., age 94, of Hamilton passed away September 1, 2014. He is the beloved husband of 65 years to Adele; devoted father of Jacqueline (Dennis) Bender and Richard (Peggy) Earls; loving grandfather of Aragorn Earls, Poppy Earls, Stephanie Langdon, Samantha Bender, Trisha Clark, Richard Earls II, and Adelen Earls; 8 great grandchildren; and daughter in law,...

Brandi Ann (Mcdonald)  Bright

Brandi Ann (Mcdonald) Bright

Aug 31, 2014

BRIGHT Brandi Ann, age 39, of Fairfield passed away on August 31, 2014. She is the beloved wife of Spencer; loving mother of Jacob Spencer, Danielle Spencer, and Noah Spencer; dear step mother of Alex Bright, Colin Bright, and Sarah Bright; daughter of Barry McDonald and Sue Caldwell; grandmother, Noka McDonald; sister of Barry “Bo” (Kenya) McDonald Jr., Craig...

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...