Obituaries

Dec 27, 2020

Margaret Hodge age 92 passed away Sunday December 27, 2020. She was born in Cincinnati to the late Frank and Margaret (nee Hamblin) Harris. Margaret is survived by children Janice (Rodney) Young, Linda Metz, Carol (Eddie) Condra, Judy (Tom) Flint, Rob (Carla) Biller, Rick (Ondrea) Biller; twenty-eight grandchildren; twenty-eight great grandchildren; five great great grandchildren and also survived by many...

Dec 26, 2020

Elizabeth “Betty” Marie Markins age 91 of Fairfield passed away on Saturday December 26, 2020. She was born on July 4, 1929 in Dayton, KY the daughter of the late Harry and Georgia (nee Klein) Eschenbach. She was married to Charles Markins and he preceded her in death in 2010. She is survived by two children David Mossman and Julia...

Dec 25, 2020

Emmer Berneith (Bernice) McBrayer LeMieux age 93 of Hamilton, Ohio passed away Friday December 25, 2020 at home surrounded by her loved ones. Bernice married Bernard (Lee) O. LeMieux on November 10, 1945. They had two children, Ginger (Jim) Fellman and Bernard (Bernie) A. LeMieux. They lived a military life making their home in Hamilton, Ohio. Bernice along side her...

Dec 24, 2020

Jaxon Cash Woloszyn, age 3 of Hamilton, passed away in the first few hours of Christmas Eve morning - December 24, 2020. Jaxon was born in Fairfield, Ohio, on June 19, 2017, to Alan and Lydia Woloszyn.

Jaxon Cash knew more hardships in his short 3 years than most ever do; diagnosed with HIE at birth, and also diagnosed with...

Dec 23, 2020

Aubrey G. “Bud” Phillips age 86 of Hamilton passed away Wednesday December 23, 2020. He was born September 1, 1934 in Oneida, Tennessee the son of the late Elbert and Mattie (Byrd) Phillips. He was married to Bea Phillips and she preceded him in death in 2013. Mr. Phillips worked for many years as a millwright at Becket Paper Company...

Dec 23, 2020

Stephen C. Reifsteck age 73 of Okeana, Ohio passed away Wednesday December 23, 2020. He was born April 22, 1947 in Cincinnati, Ohio the son of the late Charles and Geneva (nee Witte) Reifsteck. Mr. Reifsteck worked at Procter and Gamble as an electrical engineer. He is survived by his wife Elaine (nee Cook) Reifsteck; three children Julie Dellecave, Todd...

Dec 22, 2020

Francisco Emerson Avalos-Rodas age 37 passed away Thursday December 22, 2020. He was born August 9, 1983 in San Salvadore, El Salvadore to Ernesto and Gloria (nee Rodas) Avalos. Francisco is survived by his wife Marlen Sanchez; sons Maico (Kelsey) Baez, Gerald (Asucena) Baez; parents Ernesto and Gloria Avalos; niece Claudia (Marvin) Lemus and their children Abby, Steven, Claudia, Allison....

Dec 22, 2020

Kenneth C. “Kenny” Payne age 62 of Hamilton, Ohio passed away Tuesday December 22, 2020. He was born March 26, 1958 the son of the late Joe and Orveda (Arvin) Payne. Kenny worked for many years as a contractor in the area. He enjoyed fishing and his fur babies, and also loved his church family at Rock of Salvation church....

Dec 22, 2020

Billie Jean Miles age 79 of Fairfield passed away on Tuesday December 22, 2020. She was born on March 24, 1941 in Wooten, KY the daughter of John and Edna (nee Joseph) Baker. She is survived by six children Ronnie (Cindy) Johnson, Denise Johnson, Mike (Tracey) Miles, Kellie Johnson, Amy (Tim) Baker, and Matt Miles; ten grandchildren Ronnie Johnson, Logan...

Dec 21, 2020

Marilyn I. Cattran age 77 of Hamilton passed away Monday December 21, 2020. She was born February 3, 1943 in Kingston, Michigan the daughter of the late Carlyle and Donna (nee Wilmot) Everett. She was a graduate of Michigan State University and taught junior high school in Marion, Ohio. Mrs. Cattran was an artist with toll painting as a specialty....

Dec 20, 2020

Kelly DeNeal McGuire age 52 of Hamilton passed away Sunday December 20, 2020 in his home. He was born February 26, 1968 in Cincinnati, Ohio the son of Phyllis (Taylor) McGuire and the late Jack D. McGuire. Kelly was a Christian who knew and loved the Lord. He worked in the construction business and was fond of cooking and had...

Dec 19, 2020

Clyde J. Reader age 62 of Kettering passed away on Saturday December 19, 2020. He was born on September 19, 1958 the son of the late Violet Quarry. He was the loving father of Danny Reader, Shawna (Dre) Jones, Amanda (Steven) Roddenberry, Dustin Reader, and Jenny Powell; loving brother of Shari Reader and Angela Quarry; uncle to Evelyn and Leia...

Dec 18, 2020

Vincent A. Schnapp age 79 of Hamilton passed away on Friday December 18, 2020. He was born on October 2, 1941 in Hamilton the son of the late Anthony and Cecilia (nee Hingsbergen) Schnapp. Vincent was a veteran of the US National Guard. He retired from Krogers after 38 years of service. Vincent loved gardening, flowers, rabbits and working in...

Dec 17, 2020

Henry J. Picagli, Jr. age 61 passed away Thursday December 17, 2020. He was born February 28, 1959 in New Haven, CT to the late Henry J. and Lucille (nee Iadarola) Picagli, Sr. Henry is survived by his wife Jody Picagli; children Zachary Davidson, Brittany Davidson, Kelsey Davidson, Michael Picagli, David Picagli, Matthew Davidson; ten grandchildren; sister Karen (John) Guerrera;...

Dec 17, 2020

Sherril Lay age 80 passed away Thursday December 17, 2020. He was born November 13, 1940 in Liberty, KY to the late Curtis and Hazel (nee Brackett) Lay. He is survived by daughters Gwen Lay, Marvetta Lay; siblings Charlene Matthews, Marcella Coffman, Jean Taylor, Velma Martin, Patty (George) Douglas and was also survived by many other family and friends. Sherril...

Dec 16, 2020

Tabitha Ross age 47 passed away Wednesday December 16, 2020. She was born January 1, 1973 in Cincinnati. Tabitha is survived by husband Terry Ross; children Ashley Young, Andrew Young; grandchildren Kennedee Young, Takaree Kidd, Zoey Ward; father Walter (Kimberley) Beckett; sister Rachel (Ronald) Hughes and was also survived by many other family and friends. She was preceded in death...

Dec 16, 2020

Lisa L. Ledger age 58 of Trenton, OH passed away on December 16th 2020 at her residence in the early morning surrounded by loved ones. She was born on December 7th 1962, the oldest of 5 children in Hamilton Ohio to Morgan & Florena (Riley) Hensley. Lisa was a graduate of Edgewood High School and went on to get her...

Dec 15, 2020

Mary E. Schultz age 93 of Fairfield passed away on Tuesday December 15, 2020. She was born on February 21, 1927 in Cincinnati. She was married to Richard Schultz and he preceded her in death. Mary lived her life always making sure family and friends were happy. She loved everyone. She is survived by three children Sharyn (John) Farley of...

Dec 14, 2020

Linda L. Brown age 70 of Hamilton went to be with her Lord on Monday December 14, 2020. She was born on August 10, 1950 in Manchester, KY the daughter of the late Renos and Flossie (nee Delph) Wagers. She married Ralph Brown in 1989. Linda was a devout Christian who loved her Lord. She retired from City of Fairfield...

Dec 13, 2020

Jean Orlean Sawyer age 80 of Hamilton passed away Sunday December 13, 2020. She was born May 10, 1940 in Emlyn, Kentucky the daughter of the late Robert and Pearl (Evans) Blevins. She was married to James Sawyer and he preceded her in death in 2009. Mrs. Sawyer is survived by one son James Sawyer; four grandchildren Kendra (Brian) Seiter,...