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.

John E. Schlensker

John E. Schlensker

Dec 4, 2020

John E. Schlensker, age 93 of Hamilton, passed away at Westover Retirement Community on Friday, December 4, 2020. John was born in Milltown, Indiana on May 1, 1927 to Edward Schlensker and Bertha Hoffman Schlensker. John is a US Navy Veteran who served in WWII.

John is survived by his wife of 62 years, Virginia Schlensker; sons,...

Naomi "Toni" Lee Fry

Naomi "Toni" Lee Fry

Dec 4, 2020

Naomi Lee Fry "Toni", age 73 of Hamilton, passed away at Mercy Hospital--Fairfield on Saturday, December 5, 2020.Naomi was born in Hamilton, Ohio on August 21, 1947 to Charles Barrett Sr and Jacqueline (Meece) Proffitt.

Toni and Michael Fry were married on September 14, 1990.Toni loved working in her gardens, sewing and cooking, crafting of any type....

Jeffrey Proffitt

Jeffrey Proffitt

Dec 3, 2020

Jeffrey Proffitt, age 52 of Hamilton, passed away at UC Medical Center on Thursday, December 3, 2020. Jeff was born in Hamilton, Ohio on March 16, 1968 to Delmas and Ada Pearl (nee Bowling) Proffitt. Jeff graduated from Hamilton High School, where he studied carpentry at the vocational school. He went on to become a carpenter; building houses, decks...

Shirley A. Thomas

Shirley A. Thomas

Dec 2, 2020

Shirley A. Thomas, age 81 of Fairfield, passed away at Majestic Care Center on Wednesday, December 2, 2020. Shirley was born in Hamilton, Ohio on December 26, 1938 to Kenneth Bell and Nannie (Barker) Bell.

Shirley is survived by her sons, Donald (Collen) Carr, Thomas Carr; nine grandchildren, Cody, Ashley, Brenden, Tara, Freddy, Michelle, Chris, B.J. and...

Betty Jane Massey

Betty Jane Massey

Dec 1, 2020

Betty Jane Massey, age 80 of Hamilton, passed away on Tuesday, December 1, 2020. Betty was born in Hamilton, Ohio on March 29, 1940 to the late William E. and Sarah M. (Creech) Croucher. Betty was an active member of Hamilton Church of God and enjoyed quilting with the ladies of the church. She enjoyed going to watch the...

Mable Richardson

Mable Richardson

Nov 28, 2020

Mable Richardson, age 97 of Hamilton, passed away at Birchwood Care Center on Saturday, November 28, 2020. Mable was born in Irvine, Kentucky on June 22, 1923 to John Quincy Embree and Leanne (Isaacs) Embree. On December 24, 1942 in Irvine, KY, she married Justus Richardson Jr. Mable was a member of Bridgewater Church. Mable’s hobby was her family;...

Delora G. Allen

Delora G. Allen

Nov 28, 2020

Delora G. Allen, age 65 of Hamilton, passed away at Laurels of Hamilton on Saturday, November 28, 2020. Delora was born in Hamilton, Ohio on April 27, 1955. She enjoyed helping others that were in need. Delora was a caring and kindhearted person. She loved her dad, sons, and animals dearly. If her family ever needed anything, they could...

Alberta "Bert" Combs

Alberta "Bert" Combs

Nov 28, 2020

Alberta “Bert” Combs, age 93 of Hamilton, passed away at Bradford Place on Saturday, November 28, 2020. Alberta was born in Mt. Carmel, Indiana on May 4, 1927 to Ernie Eucks and Helen R. (Mitchell) Eucks.  She married Raymond Combs in Liberty, Indiana, and he preceded her in death.  Alberta retired from Albers Super Market after working there for...

Joshua Wayne Wyatt

Joshua Wayne Wyatt

Nov 26, 2020

Joshua Wayne Wyatt, age 26 of Cincinnati, passed away on Thursday, November 26, 2020. Josh was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on November 28, 1993. He grew up in Fairfield. Ohio with his Mamaw and Papaw, Dewey and Nancy Robinson. Josh graduated from Fairfield High School class of 2012. Growing up, he loved baseball, wrestling and golf. Josh enjoyed going...

Kenneth D. Arnett

Kenneth D. Arnett

Nov 25, 2020

Kenneth D. Arnett, age 92 of Hamilton, passed away at Hospice of Hamilton on Wednesday, November 25, 2020.  He was born in Fairview, West Virginia on August 6, 1928 to Arlie and Ethel (Tennant) Arnett.  Kenneth was a veteran of the United States Air Force from 1948 to 1952.  On January 22, 1952 he married Dorothy Leavitt and she...

Maurice Dean Johnson

Maurice Dean Johnson

Nov 24, 2020

M. Dean Johnson, age 79 of Hamilton, passed away at Hospice of Hamilton on Tuesday, November 24, 2020. Dean was born in Hamilton, OH on December 16, 1940 to Roy Johnson and Scottie Brooks Johnson.

Dean is survived by his wife, Linda Johnson; children, Tracey (Tony) Knight and Steven Johnson; sister, Charlene Gibbons; grandchildren, Kristen, TJ and...

Mark J. Hodge

Mark J. Hodge

Nov 24, 2020

Mark Joseph Hodge, age 41 of Fairfield, passed away at Mercy Hospital--Fairfield on Tuesday, November 24, 2020. Mark was born in Hamilton, Ohio on October 10, 1979 to Don Hodge and Kennetta Tobergta Hodge. Mark was a US Army Veteran who received a Purple Heart for his service.

Mark is survived by his parents, Don and Kennetta...

Ruth Mullins

Ruth Mullins

Nov 24, 2020

Ruth Mullins, age 81 of Hamilton, passed away at Bradford Place on Tuesday, November 24, 2020. Ruth was born in Manchester, Kentucky on January 28, 1939 to the late Oscar and Ada (Swafford) Smith.

Ruth is survived by her sons, Gordon Mullins, Greg Mullins, and Jeff (Joey) Mullins; her grandchildren, Deana, Ryan, Holly, Tyler, Ashley and Kayla;...

Vera W. (Wenrich)  Zeller

Vera W. (Wenrich) Zeller

Nov 23, 2020

Vera W. Zeller, age 96 of Hamilton, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, November 23, 2020 at 2:24pm surrounded by the Lyttle family. Vera was born in Schoeneck, Pennsylvania on February 4, 1924 to Raymond and Elizabeth (nee Hollenbach) Wenrich. On May 22, 1946, she married the love of her life, Gene Calvin Zeller Sr. Vera...

Delena V. Lamb

Delena V. Lamb

Nov 23, 2020

Delena V. Lamb, age 79 of Hamilton, passed away at Birchwood Care Center on Monday, November 23, 2020. Delena was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on November 26, 1940 to Clarence M. Jarman and Lena N. (Walton) Jarman. On July 18, 1959 in Cincinnati, she married Noel E. Lamb, and he preceded her in death in 1989.  She worked as...

Edward Sheerin

Edward Sheerin

Nov 22, 2020

Edward Sheerin, age 71 of Hamilton, passed away at Bradford Place on Sunday, November 22, 2020. Ed was born in Springfield, Ohio on July 2, 1949 to Robert and Wencella (nee Ranly) Sheerin. Ed was a 1968 graduate of Taft High School. He was a 4 th degree life member of Knight of Columbus #968.

Ed is...

Rita Mary (Hangbers)  Jacquemin

Rita Mary (Hangbers) Jacquemin

Nov 21, 2020

Rita Mary Jacquemin, age 97 of Hamilton, passed away surrounded by family at her residence on Saturday, November 21, 2020. Rita was born in Port Union, Ohio on September 5, 1923 to George and Thresia (nee Badinghaus) Hangbers. Rita loved cooking, canning and family. She was a life-long member of St. Julie Billiart, formerly St. Veronica Catholic Church.

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Dorothy Loretta Otto

Dorothy Loretta Otto

Nov 21, 2020

Dorothy Loretta Otto, age 86 of Hamilton, passed away at Ft. Hamilton Hospital on Saturday, November 21, 2020. Loretta was born on August 27, 1934 to Beecher Shiplet and Ida Mink Shiplet. She was a faithful member to the Westwood Presbyterian Church. Loretta worked for the Butler County Board of Education and retired from the Talawanda Local School District....

Patricia "Pat" (Newton)  Conn

Patricia "Pat" (Newton) Conn

Nov 21, 2020

Patricia “Pat” Conn, of Hamilton, wife of Lyle Conn, departed from this life on Saturday, November 21, 2020. She was born July 8, 1930 in Fort Wayne, Indiana to Frederick and Mildred Newton.

In Franklin, Ohio in 1952 Pat married Glen Bachert, who preceded her in death in 2009, as did her only sister Mary Carlson.

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James Wilburn Powell

James Wilburn Powell

Nov 20, 2020

James Wilburn Powell, age 84 of Hamilton, passed away peacefully at his residence, with his family at his bedside, on Friday, November 20, 2020. Wilburn was born in Hamilton, Ohio on April 23, 1936 to the late Curt and Hazel (Baker) Powell. Wilburn graduated from Reily High School in 1954 and attended college at Tusculum University in Greenville, Tennessee.  ...

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