Obituaries

Stephen C. Reifsteck

Stephen C. Reifsteck

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...

Francisco Emerson Avalos-Rodas

Francisco Emerson Avalos-Rodas

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....

Kenneth "Kenny" C. Payne

Kenneth "Kenny" C. Payne

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....

Billie Jean Miles

Billie Jean Miles

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...

Marilyn I Cattran

Marilyn I Cattran

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....

Kelly Deneal Mcguire

Kelly Deneal Mcguire

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...

Clyde J Reader

Clyde J Reader

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...

Vincent A. Schnapp

Vincent A. Schnapp

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...

Henry J Picagli

Henry J Picagli

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;...

Sherril Lay

Sherril Lay

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...

Tabitha Lynn Ross

Tabitha Lynn Ross

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...

Lisa L. Ledger

Lisa L. Ledger

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...

Mary E Schultz

Mary E Schultz

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...

Linda L. Brown

Linda L. Brown

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...

Jean Orlean Sawyer

Jean Orlean Sawyer

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,...

Martha Feuer

Martha Feuer

Dec 11, 2020

Martha Feuer age 90 of West Chester passed away on Friday December 11, 2020. She was born on April 17, 1930 in Baja, CA the daughter of the late Herman and Connie (nee Heldt) Appel. Martha worked as a Registered Nurse for most of her life. She was married to Manley Feuer and he preceded her in death. Martha will...

Wilbert "Gene" E. Mink

Wilbert "Gene" E. Mink

Dec 11, 2020

Wilbert E. “Gene” Mink age 79 of Fairfield passed away Friday December 11, 2020. He was born June 27, 1941 in Mt. Vernon, Kentucky the son of the late John and Stella (Miller) Mink. Mr. Mink was a hardworking man who loved to “wheel and deal”. He worked as a painter and enjoyed fishing. He was the father of Connie...

Michael D. Brashear

Michael D. Brashear

Dec 8, 2020

Michael D. Brashear age 62 of Hamilton passed away suddenly on Tuesday December 8, 2020. He was born August 10, 1958 in Hamilton, Ohio the son of the late Olan and Ann Crouch Brashear. Michael worked as a concrete finisher and belonged to the Laborer’s Union #534 in Middletown, Ohio. He enjoyed fishing, gardening, and adored spending time with his...

Gary W. Mounce

Gary W. Mounce

Dec 7, 2020

Gary W. Mounce age 74 of Fairfield Township passed away Monday December 7, 2020. He was born October 26, 1946 in Cincinnati, Ohio the son of the late James and Gertie (nee Phelps) Mounce. Mr. Mounce was a 30 year veteran of the U. S. Navy. He worked for several years as a mechanic for Queen City Metro. He enjoyed...

Mary Creech

Mary Creech

Dec 7, 2020

Mary Creech age 97 of Hamilton passed away on Monday December 7, 2020. She was born on April 16, 1923 in Hamilton the daughter of the late Cornelius and Florence (nee Hipp) Steuer. Mary worked as a seamstress at Apparel Master for many years. She will be forever loved and remembered for her strong will and tenacity and her heart...