Obituaries

Oct 27, 2012

COPE

Zella Mae, loving mother, grandmother, and sister, passed away peacefully on October 27, 2012 at her daughter's home in Tallahassee, FL, at the age of 77 surrounded by her family.

The second of six children and the eldest daughter, Zella was born July 5, 1935 to Hardy Mullins and Tabitha (Ballinger) Mullins...

Oct 24, 2012

WEBB

Joanna age 75 of Hamilton, entered the presence of the Lord early Wednesday morning, October 24, 2012. She was born in DeQuincy, Louisiana on February 19, 1937 to Nathan and Sophia Kingrey. After her graduation from high school in 1955, she married her sweetheart, Raymond Webb. Together they have enjoyed 57 years. From this union they...

Oct 24, 2012

STERLING

Toshiko, age 74 of Fairfield passed away on October 24, 2012. She was born on November 10, 1937 in Miyazaki-Ken, Japan to Takazo and Kesawo Ishii. On June 16, 1967 in Japan she married Robert Sterling, he preceded her in death on February 2, 1991.

Toshiko was the beloved wife of the late Robert...

Oct 23, 2012

MILLER, James A. "Jim"

Age 65 of Fairfield, OH, formerly of Indiana passed away in Fairfield, OH on October 23, 2012. Jim was born November 29, 1946 in Marion, IN, the son of Homer and Thelma (nee Andrews) Miller. In 1966 he married Susan K. Gruesbeck in Roanoke, IN. Jim worked in the retail industry...

Oct 19, 2012

Bjurstrom, Sharon Ann (Sherrie,) age 69, died unexpectedly on Friday, October 19, 2012. Sherrie was born to Ethel and Alvar Bjurstrom in Brecksville, Ohio on February 18, 1943. She earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Marietta College and a Master of Education degree from Xavier University. She has been a dedicated teacher at several Cincinnati schools, including Princeton...

Oct 19, 2012

HALL-SMITH

Beverly J., age 87 of Fairfield passed away on October 19, 2012. She was born on August 9, 1925 in East Liverpool, OH.

She is the beloved wife of Richard Smith; loving mother of Jeff (Terry) Hall of Fairfield and Steve (Marsha) Hall of Milford; much loved grandmother of Scott (Megan) Hall, Matthew (Alison)...

Oct 17, 2012

HENRY

James Ray, age 52 of Madeira passed away on October 17, 2012. James was born on July 29, 1960 to Russel T. and Joan (nee Gaul) Henry. He was raised in Madeira, OH and graduated from Madeira High School in 1978. After his graduation from high school James entered the United States Navy and served his...

Oct 17, 2012

TALBOT

John D., age 88 of Fairfield passed away on October 17, 2012 at Hospice of Hamilton. John is the beloved husband of Dorothy M. (nee Boyer); loving father of Vicki (Paul) Long, Raymond (Barbara) Talbot, John (Carol) Talbot, Gary (Nancy) Talbot, Gail (Richard) Presutto, Denis (Dona) Talbot, Barry (Barbara) Talbot; dear grandfather of 15 and great...

Oct 10, 2012

BUSSEL

Thomas G., age 72 of Hamilton passed away on October 10, 2012 at his home. He was born on August 28, 1940 in Mt. Vernon, KY to Walker and Laura Bussel.

He is the loving father of Michael Bussel, Theressa (Mickey) Whitt, Becky (James) Lorenz, T.J. (Renee) Bussel, Brenda (Henry) Skates, Sam (Tonya) Bussel,...

Oct 9, 2012

McGinnis

W. Edward age 73 of Fairfield passed away on October 9, 2012. Edward was the beloved husband of the late Theresa M. McGinnis (nee Westrick); loving father of Kevin McGinnis, Monica (Robert) Kain, Kathy Knodel, and Kelly McGinnis; dear grandfather of Samantha, Caitlin, Amanda, Jacob, Gabe, Emily, Caleb, Aidan, Hannah, Hunter, and Coleen. He was preceded...

Oct 6, 2012

LANTZ, James Jacob "Jake"

Age 83, passed away Saturday, October 6, 2012 at Hospice of Hamilton. He was born December 20, 1928 in Pine Grove, WV to the late Andrew and Grace (Meyer) Lantz. After graduation from Pine Grove High School in 1946, he entered the US Army as a Medical Technician. After his return...

Oct 5, 2012

RAMSEY

Steven age 67, of Springfield Twp. passed suddenly on October 5, 2012. He was born on March 12, 1945 in Hamilton, Ohio to James and Magnolia (nee Washington) Ramsey.

Steve married Barbara A. Evans in Portsmouth, VA in 1966, to this union were born; Pamela Palmer Berry and Steven Scott Ramsey. He is the...

Oct 4, 2012

BOWLING

James Allan II, age 30 passed away on October 4, 2012 at Cincinnati Children's Hospital. James graduated from Wright State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology in 2003. He was a MDA Goodwill Ambassador from 1995-1996. James was born on April 23, 1982 in Dayton, Ohio to James A. Sr. and Christina J.(nee...

Oct 1, 2012

HARBAUM

Barry Miles, age 65 passed away on Monday October 1, 2012 at his home. He is the beloved father of April ( Adrian) Hutcherson and Jonathan Harbaum; loving grandfather of Jerimiah, Adrian Jr., and Dakota; much loved brother of Dawana (Sam) Isgro.

Barry will recieve full military honors at 11 a.m. from the United...

Sep 30, 2012

ELLIOTT

Jack Benny, age 79 of Fairfield passed away on September 30, 2012 at Hospice of Hamilton. He was born on March 30, 1933 in Belpre, OH to Orville and Eileen Elliott.

He is the beloved husband of Inez McClure Elliott; dear father of Greg (Lisa) Elliott; stepfather of John McClure and Kelly (Bob) Penny;...

Sep 27, 2012

CLAYTON

Reginald Lamar Fernando Jr.

Passed away shortly after his birth on September 27, 2012.

He is the beloved son of Tyeshia Walker and Reggie Clayton; dear grandson of June Cannon, Teresa Bomar, and Reginald Clayton; much loved little brother of Malysha Bomar. Reginald is also survived by his aunts and uncles, Lakida...

Sep 25, 2012

SCRUGGS

Hazel N., age 97 of Hamilton passed away on September 25, 2012 at Berkeley Square.

She was the Director of Housekeeping at Butler County Care Facility for many years. She volunteered much of her time for the Salvation Army. Hazel was a member of First Baptist Church of Hamilton; and was instrumental in helping...

Sep 24, 2012

WESSEL

Helen Jewel, age 90 of Fairfield Ohio, passed away at Westover Retirement Community on Monday, September 24, 2012. She was born in Hamilton, Ohio on December 18, 1921, the daughter of Carl and Helen (Neubrander) Brinker. Helen was a graduate of Hamilton High School class of 1940, and Miami University, class of 1944. Helen taught 4th...

Sep 23, 2012

NEWBERRY, Donna J. (nee Vaught)

Age 70, of West Chester passed September 23, 2012 at Hospice of Cincinnati-Blue Ash with her family by her side. She was born June 21, 1942 in Cincinnati, OH, the daughter of Hollis and Geneva (Rouse) Vaught. She dedicated her life to her family who will miss her dearly.

Sep 23, 2012

PFARR

Bradford Neal, age 64 of Fairfield passed away tragically in a motorcycle accident on Sunday September 23, 2012.

Brad was born on January 9, 1948 in Jamestown, ND to Lenard and Mildred Pfarr.

He is the beloved husband of Monique (nee Ristorto) Pfarr; loving father of Daniele (Christopher) Cusentino and Bradford Pfarr;...