Obituaries

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.

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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...

Nov 23, 2013

Age 55 of Fairfield passed away suddenly Saturday, November 23, 2013 at her residence. She was born February 17, 1958 in Hamilton, OH, the daughter of Martin and Ethel (Wolke) Kroeger. On June 10, 1978 Patricia married James Reddy in Hamilton, OH. She was a 1976 Graduate of Stephen T. Badin High School and a member of the St....

Nov 22, 2013

Age 89 of Hamilton passed away November 22, 2013 at Ft. Hamilton Hospital. He was born February 24, 1924 in Cleveland, OH, the son of William and Ester (Krist) Hilton. On August 17, 1946 Harold married Betty Jane Van Lieu in Ross, OH. He served his country during WWII in the United States Navy. Harold was a member of...

Nov 22, 2013

Michael E. Aker, age 63 of Fairfield, passed away Friday, November 22, 2013. Michael was born April 2, 1950 in Corbin, KY to the late Richard and Beryl Aker. In 1977 in Newport, KY he married his wife Karen L. Aker (nee Grimes). Michael was a truck driver, a veteran of the U.S. Navy, and enjoyed boating...

Nov 18, 2013

ZITO

James Patrick, age 52, died suddenly on November 18, 2013 at Mercy Health West Hospital. Jimmy was born on June 2, 1961 in West Palm Beach, FL to Nicholas and Grace (nee Monroe). He was a resident at the Affinity Home at Takoda Trails. Jimmy is the much loved brother of Grace (Roger) Beine, Jupiter, FL,...

Nov 17, 2013

CATES

William age, 88 of Finneytown passed away on November 17, 2013. Bill was born on December 24, 1924 in Ridgely, TN to Walter and Annie Laurie (nee Rigby) Cates. He is the beloved husband of 68 years to Emily (nee Porter); loving father of Scott (Mary) Cates, Betsy (Eric) Ettensohn, David Cates, and Steve (Molly) Cates;...

Nov 16, 2013

Paul Grubb, age 89 of West Chester, passed away on Saturday, November 16, 2013. Paul was born May 1, 1924 to the late George and Ida Grubb. On March 24, 1960 in Norwood, Ohio he married his late wife Elenora Grubb (nee Shaffer).

He is survived by his children, Patsy (Mike) Wieser, Carolyn (Don) Monday,...

Nov 9, 2013

OKUN, Darla Lorene, 89, passed away on Saturday, November 9, 2013 at Chesterwood Village. Born in Blackey, Kentucky, on August 8, 1924, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Alta (Crase) Olinger. On January 4, 1947, she married John Okun; he preceded her in death on June 5, 2011. Darla leaves behind her children, Marcia Harris and...

Nov 9, 2013

Age 79 of Fairfield passed away Saturday, November 9, 2013 at Jewish Hospital. He was born January 11, 1934 in Hamilton, OH, the son of Elwood and Blanche (Lintner) Emrick. On May 19, 1979 Edward married Rose Marie (nee Cianciolo) in Jellico, TN. He retired from Conrail Railroad after 44 years and was a veteran, serving in the US...

Nov 8, 2013

NELSON

William P. Sr., age 84 of Hanover Twp., passed away on November 8, 2013. He is the beloved husband for 47 years to Elaine; loving father of Donna (Alan)Frager, William Nelson Jr., Phyllis Albert, Linda Conatser, Sylvia Nelson, Nita Nelson, Wayne Nelson, Willa (Roger) Springfield, Mabel Nelson, Ruthie (Rich) Winkle, Thomas Nelson, and Jeannie Korb; dear...

Oct 30, 2013

Bobby Locke, age 67 of Hamilton, passed away Wednesday, October 30, 2013. He was born February 23, 1946 to Agnes Locke and the late William Locke. In 1967 in Loveland, Ohio he married his wife Gail Locke (nee Marshall). Bobby was a lineman for Duke Energy retiring in 2005, a member of the Cincinnati Church of God and the...

Oct 25, 2013

Rosemary "Rosie" Allen (nee Szucs), age 62 of Fairfield Township, passed away on Friday, October 25, 2013. She was born May 3, 1951 to the late Stephen and Anne Szucs. On October 22, 1977 in Cincinnati, OH she married her husband Carl Allen. Rosemary was a Medical Technologist at Jewish Hospital and Tri Health Bethesda Butler County Hospital ER....

Oct 24, 2013

BARNES

Andrew M. age 37 of Fairfield, Ohio passed away on October 24, 2013. He is the much loved son of Michael and Olivia (nee Thole); dear brother of Amber (Nick) Leonard; awesome uncle of Julia and Addison. Andrew is also survived by his maternal grandmother, Dorothy M. Moss; aunt, Michelle (Jerry) Schonhoft; uncles, Mark (Mary) Barnes,...

Oct 21, 2013

LIVELY

Bill W., age 87 of Springdale passed away on October 21, 2013. He is the beloved husband of 66 years to Lois (nee Maier); loving father of Nancy Zigerelli, Amy Lively Jensen, and Mark Lively; dear grandfather of Laurel, Nick, and Alex Zigerelli; uncle of Pat Lopez.

Bill was a Marine Corporal, serving during...