Obituaries

Michael Einhorn

Michael Einhorn

Dec 16, 2012

Michael J. Einhorn, age 61, of Hamilton, passed away Sunday, December 16, 2012. Mike was the son of David and Ruth (Baneth) Einhorn. He was a graduate of Hamilton High School and had attended Miami University. Mike loved everyone and playing his trumpet. He is survived by his mother, Ruth Einhorn; two brothers, Barry (Ginger) Einhorn and Doug (Sharon) Einhorn;...

Joseph Kovats

Joseph Kovats

Dec 8, 2012

Joseph S. Kovats, 83, of Hamilton passed away at Westover on December 8, 2012. Joe was born in Hamilton on October 5, 1929 to the late Joseph and Anna (nee Hofsteder) Kovats. Pvt. Kovats served our country with Honor in the US Army from 1951 to 1953. On November 3, 1951, he married his high school sweetheart, Marilyn Ann Murphy....

Martha Sadowski

Martha Sadowski

Dec 6, 2012

SADOWSKI, Martha J. died at Hospice of Hamilton on Dec. 6, 2012. She was born at Mercy Hospital in Hamilton, the first child of the late Jack and Evelyn (Rosenfelder) Hazlett.

She graduated from Hamilton High School Class of 1945 then graduated from Christ Hospital School of Nursing in 1948 with her Nursing degree. She went to work for...

Christopher Tobergte

Christopher Tobergte

Nov 22, 2012

Christopher J. Tobergte, age 37, passed away Thursday, November 22, 2012. Chris was a 1993 graduate of Fairfield High School. He loved all sports, most especially the Reds and the Bengals. He is survived by his mother and stepfather, Debbie and Gary Peak; father and stepmother, Ken and Pat Tobergte; grandmother, Marie Girolami; two brothers, Jeff (Susan) Tobergte and Brian...

Karen Smith

Karen Smith

Nov 16, 2012

Karen Ann Smith , age 68, of Hamilton, Ohio, passed away at 5:29 PM Friday, November 16, 2012 at University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, Ohio. She was born August 8, 1944, in Hamilton, the daughter of the late Gordon F. and Mary Louise (Cassidy) Smith. Karen graduated from Taft High School in 1962, Bowling Green State University in 1966 and pursued...

Eileen Oelrich

Eileen Oelrich

Nov 12, 2012

Eileen M. Oelrich, age 84, of Hamilton, died Monday, November 12, 2012. She was born on June 21,1928, the daughter of Alfred and Marie (Kunkel) Brindle. She graduated from Hanover High School and on July 29, 1950, she was married to Gerald A. Oelrich, who preceded her in death on December 15,1992. She is survived by five daughters, Sharon (Mark)...

Merle Tendam

Merle Tendam

Nov 9, 2012

Merle F. Tendam, age 89, of Hamilton, passed away Friday, November 9, 2012. He was born in Hamilton on August 28, 1923, the son of William and Bertha (Getz) Tendam. He was a 1941 graduate of Hamilton High School. Cpl. Tendam, US Marine Corps, 5th Division, served His country with honor from January 25, 1943 to March 30, 1946., served...

Bessie Rosensweig

Bessie Rosensweig

Nov 9, 2012

Bessie Cohen Rosensweig, age 94, of Hamilton, passed away Friday, November 9, 2012. Bessie was born in Hamilton on November 4, 1918, the daughter of John and Dora (Kramer) Cohen. She was a 1936 graduate of Hamilton High School. On November 14, 1942 she was united in marriage to Harry Rosensweig and after 52 years of marriage, he preceded her...

Gene Barnes

Gene Barnes

Oct 28, 2012

Gene R.Barnes, of Hamilton, passed away Sunday, October 28, 2012. Gene was born in Hamilton, the son of Clarence and Esther (Schuler) Barnes. On June 30, 1951, he was united in marriage to Mary L. Turco. Together the couple enjoyed family, square dancing, playing cards and farming. Gene was a valued employee of Pepsi Cola for 27 years. Survivors include...

Phyllis Watkins

Phyllis Watkins

Oct 16, 2012

WATKINS, Phyllis “Jean” , age 76, of Hamilton, passed away Tuesday, October 16, 2012. She was born in Hamilton on September 22, 1936, the daughter of Claude and Romilda (Long) Martin. Jean attended Notre Dame High School. In 1953, she was united in marriage to James Zimmerer Sr. and to this union three children were born. In 1978 she was...

Edward Petrak Jr

Edward Petrak Jr

Oct 15, 2012

Edward J.Petrak Jr., age 59, of Hamilton, passed away Monday, October 15, 2012 at Mercy Hospital of Fairfield. He was born in Hamilton on January 3, 1953, the son of Edward J. and June T. (Hutton) Petrak. Ed was a 1971 graduate of Garfield High School. Detective Petrak was a valued employee of the Hamilton Police Department for over 20...

Thomas Sams

Thomas Sams

Sep 27, 2012

Thomas R. Sams went Home to be with the Lord on Thursday, September 27, 2012, his 70th birthday. Tom graduated from Garfield High School. He was united in marriage to Judy Eagle and to this union two sons were born. E-3 Sams, US Navy, served His country with honor. Tom had been employed with Champion Paper for 25 years. His...

Shirley Kerr

Shirley Kerr

Sep 22, 2012

Shirley M. Kerr , age 73, of Hamilton, passed away Saturday, September 22, 2012. She was born on September 16, 1939, in Kentucky, the daughter of Daniel G. and Rosey (Ross) Puckett. Shirley was a loving and devoted wife of 31 years to the late William Kerr. A dedicated mother, Shirley leaves behind; three sons, William Kerr Jr., James Kerr...

Thomas Cappella Jr.

Thomas Cappella Jr.

Sep 21, 2012

Thomas John Cappella Jr., age 64, passed away Friday, September 21, 2012 at Mercy Hospital of Fairfield. He was born in Hamilton on January 2, 1948 to Thomas and Dorothy (Zecher) Cappella. Tom graduated from Hamilton Catholic High School in 1966 and from Urbana College in 1980. Sgt. Cappella, US Air Force, served His country with honor fom 1967-1971. In...

Rene Martin

Rene Martin

Sep 15, 2012

Rene R. Martin, age 93, of Hamilton, passed away Saturday, September 15, 2012, He was born on March 9, 1919, in Blackstone MA, the son of Pierre and Donalda (Champagne) Martin. Sgt. Martin, US Army, served His country with honor. Rene was a member of the DAV, American Legion and VFW. He retired from Generals Motors. Survivors include three sons;...

Marilyn Craft

Marilyn Craft

Aug 30, 2012

Marilyn Maxine Craft, passed away Thursday, August 30, 2012 in Fort Myers, Florida at the age of 71. She was born in Hamilton, Ohio on December 19, 1940 and was the seventh of eight children born to Ozzie and Mary (Tutas) Craft. She graduated from Fairfield High School where she enjoyed many friends, clubs and especially cheering with the Fairfield...

Dolly Winkler

Dolly Winkler

Aug 27, 2012

Dolly Winkler, age 83, of Hamilton, passed away Monday, August 27, 2012 at Berkeley Square. She was born June 11, 1929, the daughter of Carson and Tena (Miley) Baker. On March 15, 1947 she was united in marriage to Carl Milton Winkler. Dolly was a devoted and loving wife, mother and grandmother. Survivors include her children, Karen (Larry) Adams, Dale...

Edward Tutas

Edward Tutas

Aug 25, 2012

Edward F.Tutas, 92, a resident of Waterford, passed away Saturday, August 25, 2012. He was born in Hamilton on October 15, 1919, the son of Frank X. and Mary J. (Schlaski) Tutas. On May 1, 1946 he was united in marriage to Jean C. Beall. PFC Tutas, US Army, served His country with honor during WW II , stationed in...

Mona Bowling

Mona Bowling

Aug 2, 2012

Mona L. Bowling, age 81, passed away Thursday, August 2, 2012. She was born in Hamilton on December 1, 1930, the daughter of William and May (Whalen) Thompson In 1967 she was united in marriage to Albert M. Bowling. Mona had been employed at Wilmer’s Department Store and in the Hamilton City Schools cafeteria. Mona enjoyed participating in senior dance...

Rosa Mc Colm

Rosa Mc Colm

Jul 23, 2012

Rosa L. (nee Fitzgerald) Mc Colm, age 52, passed away Monday July 23, 2012. She was born June 19, 1960, in Oxford, the daughter of Roy and Hazel Fitzgerald. She is survived by her children; Brandon (Nikki), Timmy and Shalei (Howard); grandchildren, Alexia, Kaydince, Haylee, Kierra, Morgan and Rylynn; two sisters, Phyllis Fields and Roberta (Rick) Whitehill; brother, Roy Fitzgerald;...

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