Obituaries
Marilyn R. Smith
Jan 5, 2013
SMITH, Marilyn R. (nee Rolfes)
Age 79 of Fairfield, passed Jan. 5. Wife of the late J. Randle Smith; daughter of the late Robert and Mary (nee Young) Rolfes; mother of Lee (Kevin) Cross, Dori (Michael) Roof; sister of Suzanne Johnsen; and grandchildren, Arlen, Alex, Megan, and Spencer. Visitation: 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., Thursday,...

Perry George Hichew
Jan 4, 2013
HICHEW
Perry George, age 70 of Fairfield passed away on January 4, 2013. Perry is the beloved husband of Susan Broadus Hichew; devoted father of Summer Rio; grandfather of Will Rio; dear brother of Marilyn Ahearn and the late John Hichew. He was honorably discharged from the Army as a Staff Sergeant in 1968.
Visitation...
Ronald William Boyd
Jan 1, 2013
BOYD
Ronald William age 60 of Fairfield passed away at Mercy Fairfield on January 1, 2013.
He is the beloved husband of Norma (nee Harrison); devoted father of Bill and Jennifer Boyd.
Funeral services will be Friday at 11 a.m. at Courts of Praise, 6625 Dixie Hwy., Fairfield, OH 45014
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Shirley Ann Phillips
Dec 28, 2012
Shirley Ann Graham Phillips of Fairfield, Ohio went to her heavenly home on December 28, 2012.
Shirley was born in Louisville, Kentucky on April 5, 1929 to Clifford David Graham & Lucille Sothoron Graham of Covington, Kentucky. She grew up in the City of Edgewood, attended the Cincinnati Christian University, and was employed with Cincinnati...
David O'Banion
Dec 26, 2012
O'BANION
David "Big Dave" age 73 of Fairfield passed away suddenly on December 26, 2012 at his home. He is the beloved husband of Sharon (nee Dunbar) O'Banion; loving father of Mary Ann (Willie) Davis; dear brother of Donna (Jerry) Bullock; uncle of Vanessa Polaine and Tina Wright. David is also survived by his mother in law,...
Paige L. Menche
Dec 26, 2012
MENCHE
Paige L., age 41 of Fairfield passed away on December 26, 2012. She is the beloved daughter of Marjorie (Tom Tucker) Menche and the late Robert Menche; dear sister of Melody Sergent and Robin (Chris) Fischer; much loved niece of Marilyn Merten. She is also survived by many cousins and family members.
Visitation will...
Doris Grimes
Dec 26, 2012
Jean Grimes went to her heavenly home on Wednesday, December 26th after an extended illness.
Jean was born on March 19,1929 in Corbin, KY, graduating from Lily High School in 1947. On
September 16th,1950 Jean married the love of her life, Paul E. Grimes. Paul and two sons,Paul
Gary (tari) and Donald (Roxanna)...
Maria Mckay
Dec 25, 2012
McKAY
Maria (nee DiGiovanni) age 41 of Fairfield, passed away on December 25, 2012. She is the wife of Ross McKay; beloved mother of Garrett and Daniel McKay; dear daughter of Vincent DiGiovanni and the late Theresa de Ybarrondo; loving sister of Tony (Tina) DiGiovanni, Victor (Sheila Traverse) DiGiovanni, and Thomas DiGiovanni. Maria is also survived by...
Joshua Nkansah
Dec 23, 2012
Nkansah, Joshua
Age 40 passed Dec. 23. Visitation: 10 a.m.-until service (12 Noon), Thurs., Jan. 3 at Tri-County Assembly (TCA), Fairfield, OH. Avance Funeral Home, Fairfield in charge of arrangements.
Visitation
10 a.m. - 12 Noon , Thursday, January 3, 2013 @ TCA...
Tracy Ingram
Dec 23, 2012
INGRAM, Tracy
Age 84 of Cincinnati, passed away on December 23, 2012 at Hospice of Cincinnati. He was born July 19, 1928 in Estill County, KY, the son of Marion and Louann (Sparks) Ingram. On July 10, 1998 he married Sunday Stamper in Hamilton, OH. Tracy worked for Ford Motor Company for 46 years until...
David Nkansah
Dec 23, 2012
Nkansah, David
Age 7 passed Dec. 23. Visitation: 10 a.m.-until service (12 Noon), Thurs., Jan. 3 at Tri-County Assembly (TCA), Fairfield, OH. Avance Funeral Home, Fairfield in charge of arrangements.
Visitation
10 a.m. - 12 Noon, Thursday, January 3, 2013 @ TCA
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Mary Kay Lodder
Dec 18, 2012
LODDER
Mary Kay, 85 of Hamilton passed away on December 18, 2012. She was born in Hamilton the oldest daughter of John V. and Agnes (nee Eckes) Lodder. She graduated from Notre Dame High School and was a floral designer for John Lodder and Sons, Jones the Florist, and other florists until the time of her retirement....
Maurine Van Meter Hess
Dec 18, 2012
HESS
Maurine Van Meter Hess, age 91, passed away at her residence in Fairfield, Ohio on Tuesday, December 18, 2012. Born on July 2, 1921to LaVergne and Glen Van Meter in San Antonio, Texas. Maurine spent most of her childhood and much of her later life in Bronxville, New York. She graduated from Bronxville High...
David M. Giffin
Dec 16, 2012
GIFFIN
David "Dave" age 64 of Fairfield passed away on December 16, 2012. He was born on July 26, 1948 in Salem, Ohio to James and Jeannette (Nee Johnson) Giffin.
Dave is the loving father of Lacey Giffin, Kelly Giffin, and Michael Giffin; dear brother of Martha Giffin; much loved uncle of Allison Donaldson.
...Frances A. Kelly
Dec 15, 2012
KELLY
Frances "Fran" age 69 of Fairfield, passed away on December 15, 2012 at Mercy Fairfield after a battle with Cancer. She was born on October 4, 1943 in Wheeling, WV to John and Alice (nee Stock) Szalai.
Fran is the beloved wife of Joseph Kelly; loving mother to John C. (Peggy) Kelly, Dawn M....
Evelyn J. Skotnicki (Nee Owsianowski)
Dec 15, 2012
SKOTNICKI, Evelyn J. (nee Owsianowski)
b. 10-26-1921 in Chicago, IL
d. 12-15-2012 in Liberty Twp., OH
Survived by: sisters, Irene and Lorraine; Children, James, Nancy, Beverly and Thomas; 8 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren.
Visitation: 5-7 p.m., Wed., December 19 at Avance Funeral Home & Crematory, 4976 Winton...
Evelyn Hibbard
Dec 13, 2012
HIBBARD
Evelyn, age 70 passed away on December 13, 2012 at Tri County Extended Care. She was born on October 22, 1942 in Lexington KY to John and Louise (nee Presley) Trent. She is the beloved mother Deborah Mobley, Johnny (Kandi) Mobley, Rick (Kim) Yerigan, Becky Yerigan, and Tanya HIbbard; grandmother of 6, great grandmother of 8....
Robert B. Lowery
Dec 12, 2012
LOWERY
Rev. Robert B. "Bob" age 86 of Loveland passed away on December 12, 2012. He is the beloved husband of June (nee Fulmer) Lowery; loving father of Deborah (Bob) Richards, Jeff (Vicki) Lowery, and Carol (Scott) Anderson; dear grandfather of Heather (Craig) Fairweather, Amy (Dave) Carroll, Lisa (Jeremy) Presley, Julie (Eamon) McCaffery, Ashley Lowery, Jamie Lowery,...
Clyde Ellsworth Mitchell
Dec 10, 2012
MITCHELL
Clyde E., "Sonny" "Jim", age 73 passed away on December 10, 2012. He is the beloved husband of Jeanne (Nee Stollner); much loved father of Scot (Lee Ann) Mitchell, Diana Mitchell, Jill Mitchell; stepfather of, Steve Krier, Linda Paul, and Scott (Jenny) Krier; devoted grandfather of Laura Krier, Eric Paul, Sean McKeehan,Adam Krier, Kyle Mitchell,Tyler McKeehan,...
Maxwell Paul King
Dec 4, 2012
Press Release
For Release: Immediately
Contact: Bryan E. Avance or Paul E. Avance, Funeral Directors
Avance Funeral Home & Crematory
(P) 513.829.6257
The family of Maxwell Paul King wishes to express our deepest gratitude to our families, friends, and the entire community for their prayers...
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