OBITUARIES
Recent obituaries in Hamilton City, Butler County, Ohio
The obituaries in the BUTLER COUNTY Area reflect the region's diverse population, featuring individuals from a variety of ethnic, religious, and cultural backgrounds. Some were pioneers in their fields, while others dedicated their lives to community service or philanthropy. Their stories serve as a reminder of the richness and complexity OF HAMILTON CITY'S history and identity.
Mae (Wilson) Brandenburg
Nov 14, 2020
Mae Brandenburg, age 95 of Hamilton, passed away at Ft. Hamilton on Saturday, November 14, 2020. Mae was born in Booneville, Kentucky on April 6, 1925 to Samuel Wilson and Lucinda Caudill Wilson.
Mae is survived by her grandchildren, Roy Lee “Bubby” (Marcia) McCowan and Tanya Lynn (Dennis) Kidwell, of Scottsburg IN.; 4 great grandchildren, William Kyle...
Janice Marilyn Zehler
Nov 14, 2020
Janice Marilyn Zehler, age 86 of Hamilton, passed away peacefully at her residence, with her family at her bedside, on Saturday, November 14, 2020. Janice was born in Jacksonburg, Ohio on September 4, 1934 to John Hugh Paullin and Jeannette (Koontz) Paullin. Janice married her high school sweetheart Ray Zehler on July 11, 1953, and he preceded her in...
William "Bill" Murray
Nov 14, 2020
William “Bill” Murray, age 79 of Hamilton, passed away on Saturday, November 14, 2020. Bill was born in Clay County, Kentucky on February 24, 1941 to the late Blevins and Bertha (Cowans) Murray. Bill was an avid hunter and outdoorsman that enjoyed spending time with his family.
William is survived by his children, Penny Murray, Tammy Huntsberger,...
Emma Jean Bowling
Nov 14, 2020
Emma Jean Bowling, age 89 of Hamilton, passed away at Bethesda Butler Hospital on Saturday, November 14, 2020. Jean was born in Juan, Kentucky on January 30, 1931 to Dewey and Cynthia Anderson. Jean was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and great great-grandmother. She loved attending her church, Lindenwald Baptist Church, and loved her church family.
Jean...
Doras Ann Singleton
Nov 13, 2020
Doras Ann Singleton, age 85 of Hamilton, passed away at Bradford Place on Friday, November 13, 2020. Doras was born in Pennington Gap, Virginia on December 8, 1934 to Earl Woodyard and Nora (Sexton) Woodyard. On August 19, 1950 in Lawrenceburg, IN, she married Daw Singleton, and he preceded her in death on July 24, 2008. Doras served as...
Phyllis Gayle Baker
Nov 13, 2020
Phyllis Gayle Baker, age 85 of Hamilton, passed away on Friday, November 13, 2020. Phyllis was born in Alva, Kentucky on July 2, 1935 to the late Frank and Audrey (Brunk) Ratliff. In 1954, she married Ronald Baker and together they raised two daughters. She worked for Cincinnati Bell and later retired from Ohio Casualty Insurance Company.
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Marlene S. Rowland
Nov 12, 2020
Marlene S. Rowland, age 73, passed away at her residence on November 12, 2020. Marlene was born in Hamilton, Ohio on January 12, 1947 to Lee and Cara Rowland.
Marlene is survived by 4 sisters, Berneta Finney of Lake Wales, Florida, Lula Combs (Gene Beaty) of Trenton, Ohio, Paula Reid (Ed) of Hamilton, Ohio and Kathie Broughton...
James H Pohlman
Nov 12, 2020
James H. Pohlman, 94, of Hamilton, passed away at his home on Thursday, November 12, 2020. Jim was born in Birmingham, Alabama, on May 3, 1926 to Herman and Nell (Moore) Pohlman. Jim was the co-owner of J&J Tire for 25 years and owner of Jim’s (Goodyear) Tire & Auto Service for the last 32 years. He was awarded...
Alice Cavalieri
Nov 10, 2020
Age 83, of Hamilton, OH, passed away on Tuesday, November 10, 2020, at Bradford Place, while under Hospice Care. She was born in Falmouth, Massachusetts on January 1, 1937, to Joseph and Lenora (Rogers) Razinha. On June 29, 1957, she married George Cavalieri in St. Ann’s Catholic Church in Hamilton. Alice retired from Avon Products, Inc. in 1992, after...
Charles Wesley Sester Sr.
Nov 10, 2020
Charles Wesley Sester Sr., age 80 of Trenton, passed away at his residence on Tuesday, November 10, 2020. Wes was born in Clay County, Kentucky on July 23, 1940 to Horace and Annie (nee Lunsford) Sester. On November 6, 1968, he married the love of his life, Ruth Ann Jodry. He worked in printing for 47 years and his...
Ruth Nola (Hubbard) Garland
Nov 10, 2020
Ruth Nola Garland, age 90 of Hamilton, passed away at Woodlands of Hamilton on Tuesday, November 10, 2020. Ruth was born in Hamilton, Ohio on December 12, 1929 to Frank and Nancy (nee Hacker) Hubbard. On May 26, 1947, she married the love of her life James W. Garland. Ruth loved quilting, traveling, camping, cooking, word search puzzles and...
Albert William Metz
Nov 9, 2020
Albert William Metz, age 77 of Hamilton, Marine Veteran, passed away at Bradford Place on Monday, November 9, 2020. Albert was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on March 31, 1943 to Albert William Metz Sr. and Virginia Eva Teuschler Metz.
Albert William, most commonly referred to as Bill, loved spending time in nature. He especially loved gardening, enjoying...
Edward Peters, Jr.
Nov 9, 2020
Edward "Ed" Peters Jr., age 90 of Hamilton, passed away at his residence on Monday, November 9, 2020. He was born in Hamilton, Ohio on January 29, 1930 the son of Edward Sr. and Lucy Mae (Tussey) Peters. Ed was a veteran of the Korean War with the United States Navy from 1948 to 1952. He was the owner...
Alice Sue Kissick
Nov 9, 2020
Alice Sue Kissick, age 81 of Hamilton, passed away at home on Monday, November 9, 2020. Alice was born in Hamilton, Ohio on August 6, 1939 to the late David and Agnes (Judd) Lyttle. Alice loved her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, reading her Bible, and praying for her family and the unsaved. She enjoyed watching movies, traveling/camping and...
Wilma Meyers
Nov 7, 2020
Wilma Meyers, age 90 of Hamilton, left here and went to her home in Heaven on Saturday, November 7, 2020. She was born in Hamilton, Ohio on December 22, 1929 to Robert "Bob" and Nina (Riley) Hatton. On August 26, 1950 in Hamilton she married Clarence Meyers and he preceded her in death in 2008.
Wilma is...
Robert Lee Webb
Nov 6, 2020
Robert Lee Webb, age 85 of Hamilton, answered his call surrounded by his family and loved ones on Friday, November 6, 2020. Robert was born in Hamilton, Ohio on December 18, 1934 to the late Robert and Ethel (Allen) Webb. Known to most as Bob, he was known for his kind, caring nature. Bob proudly retired from Ford Motor...
Joseph J. Tellup
Nov 6, 2020
Joseph Jeffrey Tellup, age 66 of Hamilton, passed away on Friday, November 6, 2020. Joseph was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on August 8, 1954 to the late Fred and Betty Jane Tellup. Known to many as Joe, he proudly served his country as a Cavalry Scout in the U.S. Army and was assigned to the 2nd Squadron of 11th...
Melanie P. (Prickel) Woollard
Nov 5, 2020
Melanie P. Woollard, age 45 of Hamilton, passed away on Thursday, November 5, 2020. Melanie was born in Batesville, Indiana on January 29, 1975 to Bob and Barbara Prickel. Melanie was a very strong, passionate, loving person. Always had a heart for people and making sure they were taken care of. Melanie was a loving wife, adoring mother and...
Ruby Root
Nov 5, 2020
Ruby Root, age 85 of Hamilton, passed away at her home with daughters on Thursday, November 5, 2020. Ruby was born in Hamilton, Ohio on February 10, 1935 to Carlo Marcum and Oda Walden Marcum. She married Clarence Root, December 18, 1950. Ruby was a long time member of Pentecostal Faith Church of New Miami.
Ruby is...
Frank R. Riegler
Nov 5, 2020
Frank R. Riegler, age 73 of Hamilton, passed away at VA Hospital Medical Center on Thursday, November 5, 2020. Frank was born in Hamilton, Ohio on April 4, 1947 to William J. Riegler and Flora (Waltner) Riegler. Frank graduated from Talawanda High School in 1965. On October 3, 1970, in Hamilton, he married Ruth Stitzel, and they celebrated 50...


