Obituaries

Shirley Ann Fitzgerald

Shirley Ann Fitzgerald

Oct 21, 2018

Shirley Ann Fitzgerald, beloved wife for 47 years to Frank Fitzgerald, devoted mother of Frank "Eddie" Fitzgerald, dear sister of Kenneth Cochran and the late Leona Yates, Betty Evans, James Cochran, Bobby Cochran and George Middleton. Passed away on October 21, 2018 at the age of 82 years. Family will receive friends at Evans Funeral Home, Milford, on Thursday,...

Roxanne Brown

Roxanne Brown

Oct 21, 2018

Roxanne Brown age 61, of Stonelick Township, passed away surrounded by her loved ones, early Sunday morning, October 21, 2018. She was born November 17, 1956 in Cincinnati the daughter of Lonnie and Wilma Eileen (nee Varner) Self. On October 19, 1982 she married her husband of 36 years, Gary Ray Brown, who survives. Roxanne loved to dance and...

Robert Dean Murdock

Robert Dean Murdock

Oct 21, 2018

Murdock, Robert Dean, beloved husband of Clara Elkins Murdock, devoted father of Betty Jane (Shawn) Kiphart, Clara Louise Hudson, Robert (Rhonda) Murdock Jr., loving grandfather of Christopher Hill, John Hill, Joseph Hill, Joshua Hudson, Jr., Alyson Hudson, Nicholas Smith, Brandon Miracle, Gabrielle Miracle, Matthew McQueen and Carissa Murdock, great grandfather of Abagail Weaver, Gracie Hill, Jayden Hill, James Hill...

Brenda F. Coyle

Brenda F. Coyle

Oct 21, 2018

Brenda F. Coyle age 65, of Blanchester passed away unexpectantly Sunday, October 21, 2018 at the Christ Hospital in Cincinnati. She was born October 10, 1953 in Cincinnati the daughter of Earl and Jean (nee Gregory) Hughes. Brenda was a graduate of Blanchester High School and was employed at American Showa for 20 years. On April 8, 1972 she...

Ernest B. Neal

Ernest B. Neal

Oct 20, 2018

Ernest Bedford Neal (74) of Goshen Ohio, left us on October 20, 2018, surrounded by family. Born November 30, 1943, son to the late Algin and Nannie Bee Neal, in Clay City, KY. Preceded in death by his son, Ernest Daniel Neal, and siblings Clendon, Janet, Chester, Jeanie, and Vilida. Survived by wife Rebecca, and children Paula (Ben) Scarcella,...

Robert E. Tarter Jr.

Robert E. Tarter Jr.

Oct 19, 2018

Robert E. Tarter Jr. age 64 of Miami Township passed away surrounded by his family the morning of October 19, 2018 at the Besthesda North Hospital. Bob was born February 18, 1954, in Cincinnati the son of Robert E. and Mary Loraine (nee Mayfield) Tarter Sr. He was a subcontractor of Xerox in technical support which was a love...

David Anthony Kayden

David Anthony Kayden

Oct 18, 2018

David Anthony Kayden beloved son of Frank Kayden Sr. and the late Pat (nee Hageman) Kayden; loving brother of Frank Kayden Jr., Steve Kayden, Jamie Kayden, Jody Kayden, Carrie Kayden and Shirley Jackson. Went home to be with the Lord on Thursday October 18, 2018. Age 45. Residence Williamsburg, formerly of Milford. Visitation will be held at the Evans...

Robert James Opp

Robert James Opp

Oct 18, 2018

Opp, Robert James, 86, passed October 18, 2018. Beloved husband of Sylvia Opp (nee Knollman); Loving father of Cecelia (Larry) Faulkner and Rob (Rhonda) Opp; Cherished grandfather of Larry T. (Mindy) Faulkner, Christopher (Christa) Faulkner, Kelly (Josh) Rush and Robbie Opp; Great-grandfather of Ashley Faulkner, Gabriella Rush and Logan Rush. Also survived by 2 sisters. Preceded in death by...

Gary W. Woster

Gary W. Woster

Oct 18, 2018

WOSTER, Gary W. - Beloved husband of 39 years to Fatima Woster (nee Mendez); Devoted father of Cindy (Mike) Mantel and Jeremy (Jenna) Woster; Loving grandfather of Sarah, Hannah, Hailey, Tristin, Cohin, And Gracie; Great - grandfather of Palmer; Gary served in both the U.S. Army and U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War Era , upon his honorable discharge...

Myrtle A. Cruey

Myrtle A. Cruey

Oct 17, 2018

Myrtle A. (nee Wallace) Cruey beloved wife of the late Carl H. Cruey, Sr.; loving mother of Carol (Dorsey Napier) Yeager, Alice (Larry) Williams, Carl H. (Marianne) Cruey, Jr,, Gina (Bob) Galvin, Karen (Ronald) Webb, Hope (Bob) Shinkle, Lisa Harcourt and Harley (Terron) Cruey; cherished grandma of Craig (Stephanie) Yeager, David (Megan) Yeager, Tracy (Bill) Heckenkamp, Kevin (Chelsey) Williams,...

Rita Louise Ferguson

Rita Louise Ferguson

Oct 14, 2018

It is with great sadness that the family of Rita Louise Ferguson (nee Pabich) announces her passing after her brave 3-year fight with ovarian cancer, on Sunday, October 14, 2018, at the age of 71. Rita will be lovingly remembered by her dedicated husband, Thomas Scott Ferguson, of 49 years and her precious daughters, Natalie (Russ) Reid and Shannon...

Thomas Edward Bolton Sr.

Thomas Edward Bolton Sr.

Oct 12, 2018

Thomas E. Bolton Sr. 56, of Mt. Orab, Ohio passed away unexpectedly on Friday, October 12, 2018. He is the father of Thomas E. Bolton Jr. and grandfather of Jade Olivia Bolton. Beloved brother of Donald Bolton (Deborah Campoamore), Connie (Rick) Wise, the late Karen Woods, Ron Bolton, Sharon Bolton, Doug Bolton, and Brenda Blevins. Also survived by numerous...

Walter Clay Ross

Walter Clay Ross

Oct 11, 2018

ROSS, Walter Clay - Beloved husband of 55 years to Bennie Ann Ross (nee Collett); Devoted dad to Shawn (Tammy) Ross, and Hillary (Brian) Gatio; Dear pappap of Morgan (Zach) Sheppard, Erin Ross, Bryn Gatio, and Brady Gatio; Great grandpappap of Cora Sheppard and Colton Sheppard; Brother of Betty Lou Creager, Uriah Edward Ross, Jerry Ross Sr., Adelia Ross...

Rick H. Alderman

Rick H. Alderman

Oct 11, 2018

Rick H. Alderman, age 62, of Miami Township passed away early morning of October 11, 2018 at the Meadowbrook Care Center in Cincinnati. He was born February 17, 1956 in Mariemont the son of Clarence A and Shirley M (nee Sloan) Alderman. Rick was a self-employed truck driver until recently. He loved the outdoors, his family and the traditions...

William Thomas Butler

William Thomas Butler

Oct 11, 2018

William Thomas Butler, beloved husband of Brenda Morris Butler, devoted father of Michael (Patty) Butler, Stacey (Brian) Carpenter and Chris (Amanda) Butler, loving grandfather of Brianna, Mikayla, Kalysta and Ethan, great-grandfather of Nova, dear brother of Beth Brooks and uncle of the late Tommy, Vicki and Scott. Passed away on October 11, 2018 at the age of 67. A...

Susan B. Chamberlin

Susan B. Chamberlin

Oct 9, 2018

CHAMBERLIN, Susan Beth, 63 years, passed away suddenly on October 9, 2018. Born August 1, 1955 in Norwood, OH, daughter of the late William and Ida Chamberlin and sister of the late Daniel Chamberlin. Loving mother Michael T. (Lindsay) Robinson and grandmother of Kate of Milford, OH. Survivors include her brother Jeffrey (Patty) Chamberlin of Loveland, OH and Aunt...

Robert J. Imbus Jr.

Robert J. Imbus Jr.

Oct 9, 2018

Robert J. Imbus Jr., loving husband for 60 years to Mary Susan Penderghast Imbus, devoted father of Kathleen (Jonnie, deceased) Johnson, John (Lisa) Imbus, William (Amie) Imbus, Thomas Imbus and Teresa (Herb) Messer; grandfather of Michelle, Kelly, Danny, Joseph, Samuel, Zachary, Jeremie, Lindsay, Madisen, Benjamin, Dylan, Emma, Jacob, Claire, Clayton and Nellie Belle; great-grandfather of Kennedy, Caleb, Colette, Vivienne,...

Francis J. Shields

Francis J. Shields

Oct 8, 2018

Francis "Frank" J. Shields beloved husband of 63 years to Barbara "Bobbie" F. (nee Jasak) Shields; loving father of Holly (Mike) Lane, Emily (Jim McKinney) Shields and the late Bill (Rick Dorton) Shields; cherished grandfather of Jessica Lane, Brian (Maria) Lane, Kristina Lane, Kent (Destiny) Walker, Kari (Drew) Patrick, Holly Walker, Hanna Walker and Hailey Walker; 10 great grandchildren;...

Diana Louise Fraley

Diana Louise Fraley

Oct 7, 2018

Diana L. Fraley, beloved wife of Edward A. Fraley, devoted mother of Kathy (Jim) Scott, Dale (Kimberly) Schneider and Michael (Trish) Steven, caring step-mother of Edward Allen (Stephanie) Fraley Jr., Jonathon Wayne (Janet) Fraley and Walter Shane Fraley,loving grandmother of Miranda Cook, Zachary Rickett, J.D. Scott, Cody Scott, Tiffany Schneider, Trevor Schneider, Zach Taylor, Kelly Stevens, J.D. Stevens and...

Sierra Nicole Watkins

Sierra Nicole Watkins

Oct 7, 2018

Watkins, Sierra Nicole, 19, passed October 7, 2018. Beloved daughter of Chanel (Ronnie Greene) Watkins and Tommy Watkins; Loving sister of Lindsay (Doug) Smith, Kaitlyn (Seldon) McIntosh and Brianna Watkins; Devoted girlfriend of Phillip Henson; Cherished granddaughter of Doug & Carolyn Moore and George & Mary Ann Watkins. Also survived by her precious nieces and nephews Corbin & Gracelyn...