Obituaries

James Trauthwein

James Trauthwein

Aug 16, 2025

In Loving Memory of James Edwin TrauthweinDecember 31, 1939 - August 16, 2025

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of James Edwin Trauthwein, who passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 16, 2025, at the age of 85. Born in Hamilton, Ohio, James was the son of Lewis and Marie Trauthwein. He dedicated over 30 years of his career to General...

Joseph  P. Harmon

Joseph P. Harmon

Aug 12, 2025

Joseph P. Harmon, loving father to Joseph J. Harmon, died on August 12, 2025 at his home in Fairfield, Ohio. Joseph was born on May 5, 1972 to Joyce A. Harmon. He was, and always will be, her sweet, sweet baby.

Joe's brother Edward (Renee) Harmon and sister Angela N. Harmon welcomed him into eternal rest. Joe was the fun-loving brother...

Marjorie "Marge" A. (Duckett) Withrow

Marjorie "Marge" A. (Duckett) Withrow

Aug 11, 2025

Marjorie (Marge) Withrow

January 12, 1947-August 11, 2025



Marjorie Ann Withrow, daughter of Freda and Harry Duckett, passed away on August 11, 2025. Marge attended Union High School in West College Corner, Indiana and graduated from Miami University with a B.A. in English Education. She received two Masters' Degrees from Xavier University -- in Guidance Counseling and Education (Administration). Marge married Ray...

Stanley L. Needham

Stanley L. Needham

Aug 6, 2025

Stanley L. Needham

Beloved father, grandfather, and friend

Stanley Needham, age 89, of Fairfield, Ohio, passed away peacefully on August 6th, 2025, surrounded by family who loved and cared for him deeply.Born on May 5th, 1936, in Maud, Ohio, to Clarence and Rhoda Needham, Stanley lived a life marked by quiet strength, resilience, and a deep commitment to those he loved. A hardworking and...

Andrea E. (Tobinski) Bobowski

Andrea E. (Tobinski) Bobowski

Aug 3, 2025

Andrea E. (nee Tobinski) Bobowski, age 82, of Fairfield, OH, passed away peacefully with family at her side on Sunday August 3, 2025, at Majestic Care of Fairfield. She was born June 10, 1943, in Chicago, IL. A graduate of Loyola University Chicago and University of Toledo. She was an English teacher for many years in Toledo and Cincinnati, Ohio....

Amy Joan (Lattuga) Doyle

Amy Joan (Lattuga) Doyle

Jul 29, 2025

Amy Joan (nee Lattuga) Doyle, age 69 of Fairfield, Ohio went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, July 29, 2025. She was born in Hamilton, Ohio on January 14, 1956, to Madeleine (Tobergte) and Joseph C. Lattuga.

Amy was a beloved wife of 46 years to Daniel, her best friend and soulmate. She was the most loving mother to...

Eva Frances (Stamper) Hershner

Eva Frances (Stamper) Hershner

Jul 29, 2025

Eva Frances Hershner, wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on Tuesday July 29, 2025, at home.

Born on September 19, 1941, in a small town in Kentucky, she was the first daughter to Lodema and Charles Stamper. She grew up in Fairfield Township area and graduated from Fairfield High School in 1959.

Eva married Neil "Butch" Hershner on July...

Cheryl Rae Bartels

Cheryl Rae Bartels

Jul 26, 2025

Cheryl Rae Ekstein Bartels, born August 23, 1956, passed away at home Saturday, July 26, 2025, reuniting with many friends and family who had been awaiting her.

Sherry was a much beloved daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, aunt, and friend to countless people in her 68 years. She spent a lifetime taking care of others in addition to being the foundation...

Rita Jo "Joey" Pochard

Rita Jo "Joey" Pochard

Jul 25, 2025

Rita Jo "Joey" Pochard, age 71, of Fairfield, passed away Friday, July 25, 2025 at West Chester Hospital. She was born June 30, 1954, in Hamilton, the daughter of Bill and Dorothy (Mann) Pochard. Rita was a graduate of both University of Dayton (chemistry) and Miami University (nursing). She was a nurse for many years in Cincinnati, most recently as...

Stacey Barvecho

Stacey Barvecho

Jul 25, 2025

Stacey Barvecho, daughter of John Novak and Pamela Davis, was born on February 17, 1976, and passed away peacefully on July 25, 2025.She is survived by her three children: Darian, Nicholas, and Caleb; and two grandchildren. Stacey is also survived by her brothers: Trevor Novak, Erick (Kathryn) Novak, Johnny (Lindsay) Novak, and Jacob (Rachel) Novak; and her niece, Lacey (Michael)...

Pearl Bowling

Pearl Bowling

Jul 25, 2025

Pearl (nee Wilson) Bowling, age 97, of Hamilton, Ohio, passed away at Hospice of Hamilton on Friday, July 25, 2025. Pearl was born in Owsley County, Kentucky on January 13, 1928, to McClellan and Fannie (Pierson) Wilson and the family moved to Hamilton in 1942. She had four siblings - Myrtle, Virgie, Virginia and Donald. Pearl met her husband, Charlie...

Sandra "Sandy" Kay Walter

Sandra "Sandy" Kay Walter

Jul 20, 2025

Sandra “Sandy” Kay Walter (née VonDielingen), age 84, of Fairfield, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 20, 2025. Born on August 25, 1940, in Seymour, Indiana, to Carl and Frieda (Spieker) VonDielingen, Sandy carried a lifelong dedication to education and faith.

A proud graduate of Concordia University, River Forest, Illinois, Sandy embarked on a fulfilling career as an educator. She taught...

Kelley Lynn Brown

Kelley Lynn Brown

Jul 18, 2025

Kelley Lynn (nee McGuire) Brown age 56, passed away on Friday July 18th, 2025. Kelley is survived by her children Adam Brown and Edie McClung (Grace), her siblings Bill McGuire (Ceci), Teresa Novitski (Dave) and Christy Visser (Hans), her father Bernie McGuire (Sue), and nieces and nephews Madeleine McGuire, Anna Novitski, Oscar Visser, and Nynke Visser, her grand dog Nate...

William Donald Tackett

William Donald Tackett

Jul 17, 2025

William Donald Tackett, age 82 passed away on Thursday July 17, 2025. He was born at home on May 13, 1943 in Rowan County, Kentucky into a world in turmoil and change. Born again in Jesus Christ in 1961 at the Bible Baptist Church in Summerside Ohio, he later felt God's call to ministry and graduated from Baptist Bible College...

Bobby Crockett

Bobby Crockett

Jul 12, 2025

Bobby Darrell Crockett, age 87 of Hamilton, OH, passed away on Saturday, July 12, 2025. Born on April 30, 1938, in Cabin Creek, West Virginia to the late Woodrow Wilson and Juanita Neva (nee Johnson) Crockett. He served in the United States Navy. He is survived by his wife Darlene (nee Nunamaker) Crockett, his children, Edie (Joe) Williams; Rob (Rebecca)...

Gracie Marie (nee Proffitt) Goebel

Gracie Marie (nee Proffitt) Goebel

Jul 10, 2025

Gracie (née Proffitt) Goebel, age 87, passed away peacefully on July 10, 2025, in Hamilton, Ohio. Born on December 17, 1937, in Laurel County, Kentucky, Gracie lived a life marked by devotion to her family, her faith, and her community.

Gracie began her professional journey in real estate with determination and passion. She earned her Real Estate License in 1969 and...

Janet Dempsey

Janet Dempsey

Jul 9, 2025

Janet Louise (nee McGuire) Dempsey age 64, passed away peacefully on Wednesday July 9th, 2025. She is preceded in death by her parents Nancy (Curtin) and James McGuire, grandparents Andrew and Catherine Curtin and other friends and family joyfully welcoming her into Heaven. Janet is survived by her husband Edward Dempsey and children Patrick Dempsey (Valentijn) and Erin Dempsey. As...

John Owen Harmon

John Owen Harmon

Jun 29, 2025

With Heavy hearts we announce the death of our beloved John Owen Harmon 1/21/1981- 6/29/2025.

John Harmon, 44, of Liberty Twp., Ohio passed away peacefully at home in the care of hospice after a long fight against Chronic Lung Transplant Rejection.

He was born in Orlando, Fl to Thomas Harmon and Debbie Barras. John is remembered for his selflessness through his undying...

Douglas Taylor Luman

Douglas Taylor Luman

Jun 25, 2025

Douglas T. Luman

March 30, 1940 - June 25, 2025

Douglas "Doug" Luman, 85, of Fairfield, OH passed away peacefully on Wednesday June 25, 2025. Born on March 30, 1940, in Hamilton, Doug spent his life rooted in the community he loved. He built a career and reputation in the HVAC industry, eventually running his own company. Known for his...

Victor Manuel Ventura Ordonez

Victor Manuel Ventura Ordonez

Jun 24, 2025

Victor Manuel Ventura Ordoñez, de 42 años, falleció el 24 de junio de 2025.

Fue un esposo, padre, hijo, hermano y amigo amoroso, que valoraba profundamente el tiempo compartido con su familia. Victor será recordado por su calidez, generosidad y la alegría que brindaba a quienes lo rodeaban.

Le sobreviven su esposa, Floridalma Escalante; su madre, Carmen Sandoval; sus hijas, Michelle Ventura...