Obituaries

Dec 18, 2011

Alberta Cook Jones, age 93, passed away peacefully on December 18, 2011, at Doverwood Health Care, surrounded by her four daughters, and Sue Lowery

Alberta was born March 12, 1918 in Hamilton, and was raised by her Aunt Emma Cook and sister Mildred Tipton. She graduated from Hamilton High School in 1936, attended Hamilton Business College and...

Dec 17, 2011

LOTSHAW

Phyllis (nee Pfeiffer), age 56 passed away at her residence on December 17, 2011. She is the beloved wife of Jim Lotshaw; loving mother of Nicholas Collini, Steven Murphy, James Lotshaw III, Lisa Collini, the late Kristy Collini, and Mary Lotshaw; devoted grandmother of four. Also survived by her brothers, Phillip Pfeiffer, Thomas Pfeiffer, and Stephen...

Dec 15, 2011

Charles "Joe", age 73, died Thursday,December 15, 2011. Joe is the beloved father of Pam (Dean) Rankey, Joe (Scott DeMarco) Bush, and Rob(Christi)Bush; loving grandfather of Brett and Mark Rankey, Pvt. Weston Bush, Morgan Bush, and Jake Bush. He is also survived by his brother Rich (Carol) Bush.

Family will receive friends December 26 at noon, followed...

Dec 14, 2011

SCOTT

Richard J., preceded in death by wife Phyllis A. Scott; father of Ann (Robert) Gruenwald and Carol (Mark) Gregory; grandfather of Stephanie, Christina and Michael Gruenwald and Matthew Gregory; special friend of June Pielage. Age 77 passed away Wednesday, December 14, 2011. Private services were held December 16, 2011 at St. Julie Billiart Church. Interment followed...

Dec 12, 2011

SAYLOR

Mary Ann (nee Frost), age 70, of Monroe passed away on December 12, 2011. She is the beloved wife for 50 years of Harold E. Saylor; devoted mother of Lisa (John) Abrams, Marcia Saylor, and Susan (Ron) Riccetti; devoted grandmother of Allie Mann, Jon Abrams, and Dominic Riccetti. Mary Ann is also survived by her sister,...

Dec 10, 2011

Age 71 of Fairfield passed December 10. Loving husband of Patricia (nee Mahorney) Hadley; father of Aaron Scott Hadley, Terri (Scott) Hadley-Kirk and Stacey Parrish; grandfather of Chad, Shawn, and the late Josh; great-grandfather of Brycen; Air Force Veteran.

Visitation will be 6 p.m. - until memorial service (7 p.m.), Thursday, December 15 at the...

Dec 9, 2011

CASE

Albert Edward, age 103, passed away on December 9, 2011 at Mt. Healthy Christian Home. He is the beloved husband of the late Adris (nee Ruthen) Case; beloved father of Jane (Hank) Henke, and adopted daughter Pam Wissman Ross; dear grandfather of Curt (Amy) Heger; great grandfather of Cole Heger. He is also survived by numerous...

Dec 7, 2011

Phyllis J. Sprague, (Grays) age 57 of Hamilton passed away Wednesday, December 7th, 2011. Phyllis was born in Middletown, OH and raised in Franklin, OH. She worked for nearly 20 years for Viking Office Products. Phyllis was married to Michael L. Sprague in 1994 until the time of her death. She was preceded in death by her father, James...

Dec 6, 2011

KAEFER

Nancy, age 57, Nancy was the beloved "Mom" to Kona, Mocha, Brie, Spooky, Bailey, and many other animals throughout her life. She was preceded in death by her parents, Russel "Barrell" and Martha (nee Schriever) Kaefer.

Nancy was so loved by all of her friends two and four legged. She was gregarious, upbeat, always...

Dec 5, 2011

Thielen

Patricia A., age 66, passed away on Tuesday December 5, 2011. Dear sister of Ron (Minnie) Thielen; devoted aunt of 6 and great aunt of 3.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Clyde and Mary Ann (nee Billings)

Services will be private and at the convenience of the family.

Dec 4, 2011

St John

Katherine A., age 87 passed away on Sunday, December 4, 2011 at her residence. She is the beloved wife of the late Raymond P. St. John; devoted mother of Dan St. John, Dennis St. John, Rita (Dwight) McElfresh, Stephen (Susan) St. John, Marie (Dean) Stabler, and Jane St. John; loving grandmother of 12 grandchildren and...

Dec 3, 2011

THOMPSON

Ivan J., age 81 passed away on Saturday December 3, 2011.

He is the much loved husband of Mona (nee Francois); dear step father of Monique (Bradford) Pfarr and Nicole Ristorto; step grandfather of Daniele (Chris) Cusentino and Bradford Pfarr.

Ivan was a member of the Washington #17 F. & A.M., a...

Dec 2, 2011

JOHNSON

Charles Henry "Charlie", age 98 passed away at Mercy Franciscan at Schroder Manor on Friday, December 2, 2011. He was the beloved husband of the late Ellen (nee Gluhm); dear father of Michael (Susan) Johnson and Mary Ellen (Gary) Smith; loving grandfather of Kevin (Renee) Willis, Benjamin (Jennifer) Johnson, Andrew Johnson, Catherine (Danny) Russo, and Nicholas...

Dec 1, 2011

Ethel Zientek, winner of 1944's Woodward High School's "Best Eyes" and maker of the tastiest sweet iced tea north of the Mason-Dixon, died Thursday, Dec. 1, at 85. Quick with a sharp wit and ready chuckle, Ethel leaves behind her son, Jim Zientek; daughter-in-law, Tracy Zientek; granddaughters, Jess Zientek, Maxine and Hannah Mendelson, and grandsons, Eric and Keith Zientek....

Nov 26, 2011

RUSSELL

Anna Lee, age 86, of Fairfield, passed away Saturday, November 26, 2011 at Hospice of Hamilton. Anna is the beloved wife of Edward Russell, they were married in Wilmington, OH on January 16, 1946. The children of this union are; Rev. Charles E. (Kathie) Russell of Cincinnati, the late Thomas J. Russell, of Theodore, AL, Timothy...

Nov 20, 2011

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BARNES

Anita J. (nee Collins) age 77, passed away on November 20, 2011 at Jewish Hospital. Anita is the beloved wife of Tom W. Barnes; devoted mother of Mark Barnes and Sherry (David) Cox; loving grandmother of Stephanie Brandenburg, Joshua (Nikki) Cox, Bradley (Alicia) Cox; adoring great grandmother...

Nov 20, 2011

Munafo-Knepper

Marilyn J. (nee Rentschler)age 84, Marilyn was the beloved wife of Wayne Knepper; dear mother, of Daniel Braeuer and the late Carl Braeuer; loving grandmother, of Danielle Braeuer, Samantha Braeuer, and Grant Braeuer, much adored aunt of, Nancy Bernecker, John Matson, and Fred Matson; sister of Carol Matson.

A memorial service will...

Nov 19, 2011

Richard T. Martin, age 82 of Fairfield, OH passed away November 19, 2011. He was born June 28, 1929 in Syracuse, New York, the son of Richard and Marion Martin. On August 22, 1959, he married his wife Susan Turner Martin, beginning their wonderful journey together for 52 years. Richard proudly served in the US Navy aboard the USS...

Nov 18, 2011

BAILEY

Bernice "Bea" age 85, Bea passed away on November 18, 2011. She was the beloved wife of the late H. Donald Bailey Jr.; loving mother of Beverly D. Bailey, H. Donald Bailey III, Thomas G. Bailey, Pamela R. Crouch, David M. Bailey, and Darlene R. Herth; much loved grandmother of Stephanie Hawthorne, Shannon Miller, Angela Nichting,...

Nov 17, 2011

Thomas

Nevaeh Grace, newborn daughter of Megan Thomas and Selvin Veldes passed away on November 17, 2011. She is survived by her sister Natalie; grandmother, Marlene Thomas; Aunt Kelly Stocker; uncle, Jason Thomas. Services will be private and at the convenience of the family.

Service

Private and...