Obituaries

Dec 29, 2018

Thomas R. Swann of Hamilton, Ohio passed away on Saturday December 29, 2018. Born in Washington DC on March 16, 1953 the son of the late Adrian R. Swann. He was preceded in death by his wife Tena Swann; twin granddaughters Aubrey Celeste Abbott and Azlynn Sierra Abbott, and grandson Mason Diego Abbott. He is survived by daughter Jessica Tena...

Dec 29, 2018

Joseph S. Reid age 50 of Hamilton passed away on Saturday December 29, 2018. He was born on January 1, 1968 in Cincinnati the son of Mary (nee Stewart) Reid and the late Ernest Reid. Joseph is survived by three siblings Joann (Kenny) Burdine, Teresa (Donnie Brockman) Moss, and Edward (Kim Davidson) Reid; seven nieces and nephews Michelle Medor, Tonja...

Dec 28, 2018

Vicky L. Reed age 47 of Hamilton passed away Friday December 28, 2018. She was born October 22, 1971 in South Bend, Indiana the daughter of Russell and Linda (nee Cooper) Fields. She was the beloved wife of Michael Reed. Vicky worked as a receptionist at Pyramid Hill and loved being with her grandsons. She is survived by her parents...

Dec 26, 2018

Dorothy M. Kidd age 55 of Oxford passed away on Wednesday December 26, 2018. She was born on November 27, 1963 in Cincinnati, the daughter of the late Harvey and Hattie (nee Riley) Burdine. She is survived by her loving husband of over 32 years Daniel “Joe” Kidd; two sons Charles Burdine and Daniel (Stacey) Kidd Jr; four grandchildren Arianna,...

Dec 25, 2018

Peggy Ann (O’Toole) Presta age 76 of Cincinnati passed away on Tuesday December 25, 2018. She was born on August 19, 1942 in Cincinnati the daughter of the late Harry and Angela (nee McDonald) O’Toole. She is survived by four children Shelley (Richard) Robbe, Kathy Hathaway, Steven Hathaway, and Vicky (Douglas) Bowlin; fourteen grandchildren Jennifer (Craig) Reynolds, Matthew Robbe, Amanda...

Dec 25, 2018

Marcus W. Schwartz age 74 of Hamilton passed away Tuesday December 25, 2018. He was born February 25, 1944 in Silverton, Ohio the son of the late Walter and Hilda (nee Kauffmann) Schwartz. Mr. Schwartz worked for over 38 years for Reliance Medical and was also a barber. He enjoyed going to the movie theatre. He is survived by one...

Dec 25, 2018

Judith C. “Judy” Roush age 75 of Hamilton passed away Tuesday December 25, 2018 in her home. She was born September 22, 1943 in McKee, Kentucky the daughter of the late Virgil K. and Ruby (nee Medlock) Vaughn. Mrs. Roush was valedictorian of the first class of New Miami High School in 1961. On June 20, 1965 she married Glendon...

Dec 24, 2018

Patricia S. Johnson age 57 passed away Monday December 24, 2018. She was born February 27, 1961 in Hamilton to the late Daniel and Roberta (nee Zimmer) Buschur. Patty is survived by her daughter Angela Johnson; grandchildren Tyler, Ryan, Malia, Luther, Ryleigh; siblings Della (Larry) Hines, Barbara McClary, Dan (Vicki) Buschur and was also survived by many other family and...

Dec 22, 2018

Angelo R. Bridges age 49 of Hamilton passed away on Saturday December 22, 2018. He was born on June 29, 1969 in Cincinnati the son of the late Milford and Dorothy (nee Feltner) Bridges. He is survived by his loving wife Melinda Bridges; two daughters Megan Bridges and Ashley (Jamie) Gallentine; three grandchildren Bryanna Dawson, Kairi Gallentine, and Gabriel Gallentine;...

Dec 22, 2018

Dec 21, 2018

Scott Snyder age 56 of Fairfield passed away Friday December 21, 2018 in Houston, Texas. He was born December 13, 1962 in Parkersburg, West Virginia the son of Ed Snyder and the late Sally (nee Mockabee) Snyder. Scott was a decorated veteran of the U.S. Army. He was a retired Army Special Forces Chief Warrant Officer 2. Scott devoted most...

Dec 18, 2018

Mathias “Matt” Noel Rigo age 72 passed away Tuesday December 18, 2018. He was born December 16, 1946 in Grand Rapids, MI to the late Mathias Rigo and Madelyn (nee Argabright) Rigo. On August 26, 1967 he married Pamela Fielhauer. Matt is survived by his mother Madelyn Rigo; loving wife Pam Rigo; beloved children Janice Hillard, Mathias Michael (Migdy) Rigo;...

Dec 14, 2018

LaDonna Faye (Barthuly) Diaz of Kansas City, Kansas passed away Friday December 14, 2018 at her daughter’s home in Fairfield, Ohio. She was born September 29, 1937 in Waubonsie, Kansas the daughter of the late Fred and Thelma (Wade) Barthuly. Mrs. Diaz graduated from Paxico High School and worked as a secretary for Governor George Docking for a few years....

Dec 14, 2018

Dixie M. Brewer age 70 of Hamilton passed away on Friday December 14, 2018. She was born on August 16, 1948 in Hamilton the daughter of the late Lonnie and Virginia (nee Spicer) Hale. She was married to Sherman Brewer and he preceded her in death in 1988. Dixie is survived by her daughter Victoria (Ken) Chitwood; two sisters Linda...

Dec 13, 2018

Emily L. (Simer) Braun age 67 of Hamilton passed away Thursday December 13, 2018. She was born October 8, 1951 in Bargersville, Indiana the daughter of the late M. Scott Simer and the late Mona E. (nee Rees) Simer.

Emily graduated from Garfield High School in 1970. There she was an honor student demonstrating a clear talent for the arts....

Dec 11, 2018

Christie (Couch) Moore age 44 passed away on Tuesday, December 11, 2018. She was born November 30, 1974 to Ernie Couch and Gloria (Pickle) Buchanan. She was proceeded in death by her son Eddie Cochran Jr.. Christie will be greatly missed by her parents Ernie Couch and Gloria (Pickle) Buchanan. Her three brothers Adrian Couch, Sr. Matthew (Tammy) Hubbard and...

Dec 11, 2018

Ronald G. Welker passed away unexpectedly on December 11th, 2018. Ron grew up in Irondequoit and also lived in Greece before relocating to the Cincinnati area. He was very outgoing and could make friends with anyone he met. Ron was a true outdoorsman enjoying fishing and hunting. When his children were younger, he enjoyed watching them play hockey. Ron is...

Dec 8, 2018

Beverly J. DeAngelis age 77 of Cincinnati passed away Saturday December 8, 2018 in her home. She was born August 10, 1941 in Cincinnati, Ohio the daughter of the late Raymond and Pauline (nee Montgomery) Florence. Mrs. DeAngelis worked as an estimator at Fernald. She loved traveling and quilting and spending time with her family. She is survived by her...

Dec 7, 2018

Kimberly S. Cox age 60 of West Chester passed away Friday December 7, 2018 at Bethesda North Hospital. She was born June 10, 1958 in Springdale, Ohio the daughter of Doris (nee Griffin) Becknell and the late John Becknell. Kimberly was married to Bruce Cox and he preceded her in death on December 18, 2009. She worked in a dental...

Dec 7, 2018

Susan L. Thompson age 63 of West Chester passed away on Friday December 7, 2018. She was born on May 18, 1955 in Fullerton, CA the daughter of the late Melvin and Bonnie (nee Badger) Burger. On November 19, 1977 she married Jay Thompson. She leaves behind her loving husband of over 41 years Jay Thompson; one son Jeff Thompson;...