Obituaries

German Recalde

German Recalde

Jun 3, 2025

German Recalde age 98 of Fairfield Twp. passed away on Tuesday June 3, 2025. He was born on April 26, 1927 in Peru to the late German and Amelia (Williams) Recalde. German was married to Aida Recalde who preceded him in death in 2022. Mr. Recalde is survived by six children. Laura Gillette, Herman Recalde, Elizabeth Showman, Dario Recalde, Edwin...

Clinton L. Rouse

Clinton L. Rouse

Jun 12, 2025

Clinton L. Rouse age 79 of Fairfield passed away Thursday June 12, 2025. He was born May 27, 1946 in Osgood, Indiana the son of the late Harvey Rouse and Alice Evelyn (Lakeman) Rouse. On May 29, 1967 he married Eva Johnson. Mr. Rouse worked for years as a senior metrologist at Cincinnati Milacron. He was a member of the...

Marcia L. Mericle

Marcia L. Mericle

Jun 7, 2025

Marcia L. Mericle age 73 of Hamilton passed away Saturday June 7, 2025. She was born April 12, 1952 in Hamilton, Ohio the daughter of the late Alec Edwards and Geraldine (Schneider) Edwards. She was married to Leland Mericle and he preceded her in death in 2010. Mrs. Mericle worked as a Registered Nurse and enjoyed camping with her family....

James C. Elder

James C. Elder

Jun 5, 2025

James C. “Jim” Elder age 75 of Fairfield passed away on Thursday June 5, 2025. He was born on January 7, 1950 in Cleveland, OH the son of the late Curtis and Katherine (nee Wellman) Elder. He is survived by his loving wife Penelope Elder; his son Nicholas (Mirela) Elder; two granddaughters Riley Elder and Isabella Elder; three nieces and...

Viola Pater

Viola Pater

Jun 5, 2025

Viola E. Pater age 94 of Fairfield passed away Thursday June 5, 2025. She was born July 4, 1930 in Hamilton, Ohio the daughter of the late Frank Fletcher and Elizabeth (Haas) Fletcher. She was married to Walter Broshear and Eugene Pater and both preceded her in death. Mrs. Pater owned and operated Dixie Dari Treat on Dixie Highway in...

Steven G. Fox

Steven G. Fox

Jun 4, 2025

Steven G. Fox age 48 of Fairfield passed away on Wednesday June 4, 2025. He was born on December 18, 1976 in Hamilton the son of Gary and Deborah (nee Petersen) Fox Jr. Steve loved the Cincinnati Reds, Cincinnati Bengals, and Miami Hurricanes Football. He loved traveling with his wife especially going the beach. Steve is survived by his loving...

Vivian L. Owens

Vivian L. Owens

Jun 3, 2025

Vivian L. Owens age 81 of Hamilton passed away Tuesday June 3, 2025, which happened to be her and her husband Russell’s 59th wedding anniversary. She was born April 8, 1944 in Hazard, Kentucky the daughter of the late Delbert Poe and Opal (Ratliff) Poe. Mrs. Owens worked for many years at Wright Bernet in Hamilton. She loved to cook...

Norma Jeanne Ganze

Norma Jeanne Ganze

Jun 2, 2025

Norma Jeanne Ganze, age 92, a resident of West Chester, Ohio, passed away Monday June 2, 2025. She was born May 20, 1933 in Springfield, Ohio the daughter of the late Errett Kinnison and Audrey (Smith) Kinnison. She was married to Thomas Ganze who preceded her in death in 1995. Mrs. Ganze enjoyed quilting, arts and crafts, cooking, and bowling...

Helen Mae Hardewig

Helen Mae Hardewig

Jun 1, 2025

Helen Mae Hardewig, she was a beloved and devoted mother to four children Gary (Kim) Osborne of London, KY, Diana (Ricky) Marlow, Donald (Natasha) Atwood, and Tammy Atwood Johnson all of Hamilton, OH. She passed away peacefully at home on a beautiful sunny day on June 1, 2025 at 9:15AM, leaving a void her family cannot fill. She was born...

Mary Campbell

Mary Campbell

May 30, 2025

Mary Campbell age 72 of Middletown passed away Friday May 30, 2025. She was born April 29, 1953 in Hamilton, Ohio the daughter of the late Frank Campbell and Lillian (Beckett) Campbell. She is survived by her two children Elizabeth (Benjamin) Dye and Kevin (Michelle) Kraft; four grandchildren Lillian, Rayven, Aurora, and Malachi; one brother Richard (Carrol) Campbell; two close...

Michele Kehr

Michele Kehr

May 28, 2025

Michele Kehr age 72 of Springdale passed away on Wednesday May 28, 2025. She was born on July 25, 1952 in Cincinnati the daughter of the late Clarence and Grace (nee Watson) Keller. Michele is survived by her loving husband Allan Kehr; two grandchildren Aqualis Varner Jr and Coltrane Varner. She also leaves behind many other family and close friends....

Kathleen Boenig

Kathleen Boenig

May 24, 2025

Kathleen Boenig, age 91, of Trenton passed away on Saturday May 24, 2025. She was born on January 2, 1934, during the “Great Depression” in a small two room cabin in the mountains of Stinking Creek, KY. The daughter of the late Bertha Mills and Matt Mills of Hamilton, Ohio. She was 11 years old when they moved to Hamilton,...

Michael R. "Mike" Leck

Michael R. "Mike" Leck

May 24, 2025

Michael R. “Mike” Leck age 70 of Liberty Township passed away Saturday May 24, 2025 in his home with his wife by his side. He was born September 11, 1954 in Fairfield, California the son of the late Robert Leck and Marjorie (Foley) Leck. He was a 1972 graduate of Hamilton Garfield High School and on September 9, 1989 he...

Linda S. Hamilton

Linda S. Hamilton

May 23, 2025

Linda S. Hamilton, age 76, of Liberty Township, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 23, 2025. She was born on August 11, 1948, in Hamilton, Ohio, the beloved daughter of the late Robert and Nellie (Kochendoerfer) Jones. Linda was known for her warmth, creativity, and love of home and family. She built a successful career as a real estate agent...

Wendel Wetternacht, Jr.

Wendel Wetternacht, Jr.

May 23, 2025

Wendel Wetternacht, Jr. age 80 of Cincinnati passed away Friday May 23, 2025. He was born July 25, 1944 in Cincinnati, Ohio the son of the late Wendel Wetternacht, Sr. and Julia (Jaworski) Wetternacht. He was married to Mary Wetternacht for 54 years and she preceded him in death on April 1, 2024. Mr. Wetternacht was of the Catholic faith....

James L. O'Neil

James L. O'Neil

May 22, 2025

James L. O’Neil age 61 of Hamilton passed away on Thursday May 22, 2025. He was born on September 12, 1963 in Hamilton the son of James O’Neil and Joan (Collins) Wilson; James is survived by his loving mother Joan (the late JC) Wilson; his father James O’Neil; four children Bobby, Jennifer, Kimberly, and Kelly; seven grandchildren with one on...

James Winston Henry

James Winston Henry

May 21, 2025

James Winston Henry Sr. age 86 of Woodlawn passed away on Wednesday May 21, 2025. He was born on June 16, 1938 in Tallassee, AL the son of the late Tommy Lee and Celestine (Brooks) Henry. James moved to Cincinnati at the age of 14 in 1952. He met Christine Allen in 1957 and they married August 17, 1960. They...

Larry W. Stigall

Larry W. Stigall

May 20, 2025

Larry W. Stigall age 74 of Hamilton passed away Tuesday May 20, 2025. He was born May 19, 1951 in Hamilton, Ohio the son of Geneva (Croucher) Stigall and the late Harold M. Stigall. Mr. Stigall was a veteran of the U. S. Marine Corps serving during the Vietnam War. He was loved by his many family members and close...

Patricia Lynn Bippus

Patricia Lynn Bippus

May 19, 2025

Patricia Lynn Bippus age 81 of Hamilton passed away on Monday May 19, 2025. She was born on November 24, 1943 in Cincinnati the daughter of the late Harry and Maedell (nee Perkins) King. She was married to Stanley Bippus and he preceded her in death. Mrs. Bippus is survived by three children Kimberly (Allen) Preston, Scott (Cathy) Bippus, and...

Charles J. "Chuck" North

Charles J. "Chuck" North

May 18, 2025

Charles J. North age 83 of Fairfield passed away Sunday May 18, 2025. He was born December 24, 1941 in Cincinnati, Ohio the son of the late Robert Henry Noeth and Anna Flanagan Noeth. He was employed for many years as a computer programmer. Mr. North is survived by his wife Linda North; four children; several grandchildren; three step children;...