Obituaries

Esther Kuhn

Esther Kuhn

Aug 6, 2020

Esther (nee Bymaster) Kuhn age 89 of Liberty Township passed away August 6, 2020 with her daughters by her bedside. Esther was born in Springfield, OH on October 16, 1930 the daughter of the late Paul and Anna (nee Slaughter) Bymaster. She is survived by her longtime partner, Richard Wesseler; three daughters Sharon Dean, Terry Schaffer (husband David), Diane Owen...

Elaine Krouskop

Elaine Krouskop

Aug 6, 2020

Elaine L. Krouskop, age 87, a resident of West Chester, OH passed away Thursday, August 6, 2020. Elaine was born on February 22, 1933 in Lakeview, Ohio to the late Daniel L. and Gladys G. (Houchin) Hurley. She graduated in 1951 from Stokes Twp. High School in Lakeview. She married Jack Krouskop in 1953 and had a loving marriage for...

Mark W. Collins

Mark W. Collins

Aug 5, 2020

Mark W. Collins age 57 of Hamilton passed away on Wednesday August 5, 2020. He was born in Hamilton on November 14, 1962 the son of Harmon Collins and Joanna Benge. He is survived by one daughter Angel Collins; his father Harmon (Flora) Collins; mother Joanna (John) Morgan; eight grandchildren Erica Enriquez, Gabi Enriquez, Leticia Torres, Latinia Torres, Keke Milling,...

Steven Lee Sweeten

Steven Lee Sweeten

Aug 4, 2020

Steven Lee Sweeten age 69 passed away Tuesday August 4, 2020. He was born February 27, 1951 in Hamilton to the late Leonard Clay and Geneva (nee Lester) Sweeten. He is survived by his wife Norma; daughters Melanie Sweeten, Ronica (Tim) Smith, Melissa (Floyd) Holmes; grandchildren Meghann, Morgan, Noah, Christopher, Micah, Luke, Brian, McKenna, Maddy, Stella, Xander; great grandchildren Daisy...

Barbara Kauffung

Barbara Kauffung

Aug 2, 2020

Barbara Marie Webb Church Kauffung age 80 of Forest Park passed away on Sunday August 2, 2020. She was born on February 5, 1940 in Justell, KY the daughter of the late Ed and Blanche (nee Stover) Webb. Barbara was a member of Church of God International. She enjoyed traveling and socializing with her family and friends who will deeply...

Mary Lou Parker

Mary Lou Parker

Aug 1, 2020

Mary Lou Parker, 87, of Fairfield, Ohio went to be with her Lord and Savior on August 1, 2020. Mary Lou (Miller) was born on December 30, 1932 in Columbus, Ohio to Ethel (Widney) and Wilbur Miller. She graduated from Dublin High School and later attended Olivet Nazarene College. She was a beloved wife, homemaker and mother for several years...

Robert P. Rolfes

Robert P. Rolfes

Jul 31, 2020

Robert P. Rolfes age 68 passed away Friday July 31, 2020. He was born September 19, 1951 in Greenhills, OH to the late Frank B. and Juanita (nee Miller) Rolfes. On May 12, 1973 Bob married Peggy Calhoun in Cincinnati. He is survived by his "bride" as he liked to call her, Peggy Rolfes; beloved children Matthew Rolfes, Dawn (Dustin)...

Sandra Darlene Wilcox

Sandra Darlene Wilcox

Jul 28, 2020

Sandra D. Wilcox age 69 passed away Tuesday July 28, 2020. She was born June 3, 1951 in Cincinnati to the late John R. Becknell and Doris (nee Griffin) Becknell. On December 15, 2007 in Lebanon, OH she married Barry Knotts. She is survived by her husband Barry Knotts; daughters Ashley (Brandon) Staffend, Blair Wilcox; three grandchildren Payton, Tyler, Lillian;...

Kenneth Mills, Jr.

Kenneth Mills, Jr.

Jul 25, 2020

Kenneth Mills, Jr. age 63 passed away Saturday July 25, 2020. He was born July 12, 1957 in Hamilton to Kenneth and Bonnie (nee Hopkins) Mills, Sr. Kenneth is survived by his son Casey D. (Ashley) Caudill; grandchildren Morgan Caudill, Carlee Caudill, William Caudill; parents Kenneth and Bonnie Mills, Sr.; siblings Jenny (Tim) Reed, Penny (Kevin) Duncan, Missy (Scott) Addis,...

Jesse A. Russell

Jesse A. Russell

Jul 24, 2020

Jesse A. Russell age 82 of Hamilton passed away on Friday July 24, 2020. He was born on October 27, 1937 in Mayland, TN the son of the late Dow and Lila (nee Sutton) Russell. Jesse retired from Ford Motor Co. after many years of service. He was married to Lynna Sue Russell and she preceded him in death in...

Carol M. Bartrow

Carol M. Bartrow

Jul 24, 2020

Carol M. Bartrow age 79 of Hamilton, Ohio passed away Friday July 24, 2020 in Hospice of Hamilton. She was born December 22, 1940 in Marlette, Michigan the daughter of the late John and Gora (nee Danforth) Ball. Mrs. Bartrow was loved by all who knew her. She enjoyed thrift store shopping, bingo, and casinos. She will be sadly missed...

Myrtle L. Vaughn

Myrtle L. Vaughn

Jul 24, 2020

Myrtle L. Vaughn age 100 passed away on Friday July 24, 2020. She was born on November 11, 1919 the daughter of the late Charles and Dora (nee Bowling) Black. She was married to Jackie Vaughn and he preceded her in death in 2016. She is survived by three children Charles (Judy) Nelson, Jack (Billie) Vaughn, and Joe (Vonda Cope)...

William "Billy" Hughes

William "Billy" Hughes

Jul 24, 2020

William “Billy” Hughes passed away on Friday July 24, 2020. He was born on October 19, 1965 in Cincinnati the son of Peggy (nee Hines) Schwegler and the late John Hughes. Billy is survived by his wife Cynthia Hughes; his mother Peggy Schwegler; four children William (Rebecca) Hughes Jr, Reilly Hughes, Tucker Hughes, and Saxon (Rich) Huckell; eight siblings Pamelia...

Ronald V. Nabors

Ronald V. Nabors

Jul 21, 2020

Ronald V. Nabors age 84 of Hamilton went to be with his Lord on Tuesday July 21, 2020. He was born on September 3, 1935 in Hamilton the son of the late Arthur and Iva (nee Baker) Nabors. Ronald was a veteran of the United States Air Force. He was a longtime member of First Baptist Church of Fairfield. Ronald...

Eugene "Gene" Joseph Hunt

Eugene "Gene" Joseph Hunt

Jul 19, 2020

Eugene “Gene” Joseph Hunt age 71 passed Sunday July 19, 2020. He was born April 25, 1949 in Milan, IN to the late Joseph E. Hunt and Betty E. (nee Woulung) Hunt. On April 25, 2006 he married Kim Hai. Gene is survived by his wife Kim Hunt; children Betty (Lane) Hatfield, Tommy (Michelle) Hunt, Brian Hunt, Kathleen Hunt; several...

Kathleen Berman

Kathleen Berman

Jul 18, 2020

Kathleen "Kat" Berman age 64 passed away Saturday July 18, 2020. She was born March 28, 1956 in Cincinnati to the late James W. and Elizabeth Lou (nee Long) Busch, Sr. On July 25, 2003 she married Ira Berman. Kat is survived by her husband Ira Berman; children Nathan (Melissa) Berman, Elizabeth (Ed) Montgomery; grandson Aidan Berman; siblings Brian Casey...

Paul Freeman

Paul Freeman

Jul 16, 2020

Paul Freeman age 87 of Hamilton passed away in his home on Thursday July 16, 2020. He was surrounded by his wife and family at the time of his passing. He was born on September 11, 1932 in Hamilton the son of the late Thomas and Anna (nee Estes) Freeman. Paul retired from Champion International after many years of service...

Dorothy Short

Dorothy Short

Jul 16, 2020

Dorothy Short age 86 of Hamilton passed away on Thursday July 16, 2020. She was born on February 18, 1934 in Perry County, KY. She worked at the Salvation Army for many years. Dorothy was married to Nelson Short and he preceded her in death in 1986. She is survived by four daughters Loretta (Donald) Taylor, Judy (Murphy) Napier, Lydia...

William F. Myers

William F. Myers

Jul 10, 2020

William F. Myers age 62 of Cincinnati passed away at the Cincinnati VA hospital. He was born on December 7, 1957 in Hamilton the son of the late Harry and Joan (Welsh) Myers Sr. William was a veteran of The United States Army. He is survived by four siblings Dorothy (David) Mick, Harry Myers Jr, Michael Myers, and James Myers....

Mary A. Lojek

Mary A. Lojek

Jul 7, 2020

Mary Ann Lojek, 87, of Cincinnati, OH, died Tuesday, July 7, 2020, at Traditions of Deerfield Senior Community in Loveland, OH. Born March 15, 1933, in Ambridge, PA, she was the daughter of the late Michael and Mary Lesondak of Ambridge, PA. She graduated from Ambridge High School in 1950. She is survived by husband, Major General Ret. Joseph M....