Obituaries

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...

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...