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.
Robert Lee Burtis
May 28, 2020
Robert Lee Burtis, age 55 of Hamilton, passed away on Thursday, May 28, 2020. Robert was born in Hamilton, Ohio on May 30, 1964. Bobby graduated from Taft/Hamilton High School in 1982. He participated in track and football. Bob started his professional life at Hamilton Fixture before joining General Electric’s apprenticeship program and earning a degree in Design Engineering...
Sandra S. Couch
May 28, 2020
Sandra S. Couch, age 75 of West Chester, passed away at her residence on Thursday, May 28, 2020. Sandra was born in Okeana, Ohio on August 4, 1944 the daughter of Thomas and Lucy M. (Gibson) Cavin. On February 9, 1961 she married Jack L. Couch and he preceded her in death in 2015.
Sandra is survived...
Veronica M. Conlin
May 27, 2020
Veronica M. Conlin, age 83 of Hamilton, passed away on Wednesday, May 27, 2020. Veronica was born in Ft. Recovery, Ohio on December 28, 1936 to Joseph and Catherine Wendel. Veronica was a member of St. Peter and Chains Catholic Church. On January 10, 1959 Veronica married James Conlin in Ft. Recovery, Ohio.
Veronica is survived by...
Stillman "Bud" Young
May 27, 2020
Stillman Orace Young, age 86 of Hamilton, passed away on Wednesday, May 27, 2020, at Hospice of Hamilton. He was born in Upshur County, West Virginia, on December 27, 1933, the son of the late Sidney and Carrie Davidson Young. On December 23, 1987, Bud married his wife of over 32 years, Juanita Reist. Bud was a US Navy...
Faye Umbstead
May 26, 2020
Faye Umbstead, age 84 of Hamilton, passed away at Hospice of Hamilton on Tuesday, May 26, 2020. Faye was born in College Corner, Ohio on January 24, 1936 to Henry R. Pollock and Eulo Duggins Pollock. She attended Eaton Road Church of God. Faye enjoyed playing the guitar and singing.
Faye is survived by her husband of...
David A. Denney
May 25, 2020
David Arthur Denney, age 56 of Hamilton, passed away at Fort Hamilton Hospital on Monday, May 25, 2020. He was born in Hamilton on May 6, 1964 the son of George and Alice (Morgan) Denney. David was a veteran of the United States Army and was a self-employed painter.
David is survived by his three siblings, Michael...
Alice Roberta Schallip
May 25, 2020
Alice Roberta Schallip, age 91 of Hamilton, passed away after a two week stay at The Woodlands of Hamilton on Monday, May 25, 2020. Alice was born in Hamilton, Ohio on August 28, 1928 the youngest of six daughters of Joseph and Roberta Casey Stecher. She enjoyed her early years on a farm near Reily then moved with her...
Norenia Faye Baker
May 24, 2020
Norenia Faye Baker, 72, of Hamilton, Ohio, passed away on May 24, 2020. Known by most as Faye, she was born on December 22, 1947 in Laurel County, Kentucky to the late Walter and Mattie (Reams) George. Faye worked as a waitress in the Chicago area for many years until moving to Hamilton. She was an avid Elvis fan....
Steven D. Sprague
May 24, 2020
Steven D. Sprague, age 53 of Hamilton, passed away at Huntington Court on Sunday, May 24, 2020. Steven was born in Los Alamitos, California on January 18, 1967 to Robert Sprague Sr. and Millie Parsley Karlson.
Private funeral service will be held at the convenience of the family.
Visitation: Private Funeral Service: PrivateRoy "Butch" M. Felty
May 24, 2020
Roy "Butch" Martin Felty Jr., age 73 of Eaton, went to heaven with family by his side on Sunday, May 24, 2020. Butch was born in Hamilton, Ohio on January 3, 1947 to Roy Martin Felty Sr. and Emma Lou (Helton) Felty. Butch enjoyed cornhole, fishing on the lake, and playing cards with his family every weekend. He was...
John W. Thyen
May 23, 2020
John W. Thyen, age 81 of Hamilton, passed away at Hospice of Hamilton on Saturday, May 23, 2020. John was born in Hamilton, Ohio on June 2, 1938 to John B. Thyen and Cecilia (Riegert) Thyen. He was a United States Navy Veteran serving from 1955 -1959. John worked 36 years as a Quality Manager at Southwestern Ohio Steel...
Beverly Joyce Barger
May 22, 2020
Beverly Joyce Barger, age 76 of Hamilton, passed away at her residence on Friday, May 22, 2020. She was born in Hamilton, Ohio on December 12, 1943 the daughter of Elmer and Lina Mae (Singleton) Landrum. Beverly retired from Ohio Casualty Insurance Company after thirty years of service. On June 28, 1963 in Hamilton she married William Barger.
...Jack Pitman
May 22, 2020
Jack Pitman, loving husband and father, age 86 of Oxford, passed away at his residence on Friday, May 22, 2020. Jack was born in Knox County, Kentucky on October 30, 1933 to Garrett and Susan (Brunner) Pittman. On June 21, 1952, Jack married the love of his life, Helen (Pierson) Pitman and together they spent nearly 68 years together....
Robert Marcum Jr.
May 22, 2020
Robert Marcum Jr., age 88 of Hamilton, passed away on Friday, May 22, 2020. Bob was born in Hamilton, Ohio on December 31, 1931 to Robert Sr. and Martha (nee Roark) Marcum. He attended Hamilton High School. Bob served in the US Army during the Korean War. He was awarded Korean Service Ribbon, two Bronze Campaign Stars, United Nations...
Martha Smith
May 21, 2020
Martha Smith, age 73 of Hamilton, Ohio, passed away at her residence on Thursday, May 21, 2020. Martha was born in Hamilton, Ohio on May 2, 1947 to the late Tite and Grace (Stilling) Whicker. Martha married Thomas Smith Sr. in 1988 in Hamilton. Martha was a nurse’s aide at Wellington Manor for over 35 years. She was a...
Rosalee Quillen
May 21, 2020
Rosalee Quillen, age 69 of Oxford, passed away at her residence on Thursday, May 21, 2020. She was born in Shelbyville, Kentucky on July 27, 1950 the daughter of Leonard and Bertha (Moore) Smith. Rosalee was a 1968 graduate of Talawanda High School.
Rosalee is survived by two sons, John Quillen and Brian (Shawnda) Quillen; three sisters,...
Ruth Howard
May 17, 2020
Ruth Howard, age 101 of Hamilton, passed away at UC West Chester Hospital on Sunday, May 17, 2020. Ruth was born in Hamilton, Ohio on April 13, 1919 to Perry and Edith (nee Wolfram) Ogg.
Ruth is survived by her son, Donald (fiance, Bernadette Raney) Howard; her granddaughter, Amy Anderson; her great-grandson, Brock Johnston; and many nieces,...
Mona Lee Kinkaid
May 14, 2020
Kinkaid, Mona Lee, Age 96, of Hamilton, Ohio passed away peacefully Thursday, May 14, 2020 at the Butler County Care Facility. She was born September 3, 1923 in Athens, Ohio to the late Arthur Milliron and Mary (Bayles) Milliron. After her mother’s death in 1936, she moved to Dayton, Ohio to live with her grandmother Minnie Bayles. After graduation...
Sharon L. Stanifer
May 14, 2020
Sharon L. Stanifer, age 77 of Hamilton, passed away at her residence on Thursday, May 14, 2020 at 11:00 PM. Sharon was born in Danville, Kentucky on January 17, 1943 to Herschel Hugh Hargis and Ethel Marie Sweeney Hargis. She attended the Pentecostal Highway of Holiness Church for over 50 years.
Sharon is survived by her children,...
Donna Mays
May 13, 2020
Donna Mondello Mays, age 68 of Somerville, passed away at home surround by family on Wednesday, May 13, 2020. Donna was born in Hamilton, Ohio on November 15, 1951 to Charles Mondello, Jim and Helen Paul.
Donna is survived by her husband, Elbert Mays; children, James (Cheri) Mays, Peggy (Jimmie) Phelps and Carmela (Mike) Harper; grandkids, Dylan...


