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.
Daniel E. Brown
Jul 11, 2019
Daniel E. Brown, age 76 of Fairfield, passed away at Doverwood Health Care on Thursday, July 11, 2019. He was born in Butler County on June 6, 1943 the son of Jesse and Ethel (Gundler) Brown. On July 14, 1962 in Hamilton he married Joyce A. Eversole. Daniel was employed as a delivery truck driver for Butternut and Rainbow...
Barbara A. Dufeck
Jul 10, 2019
Barbara A. Dufeck, age 65 of Fairfield, passed away at Hospice of Cincinnati in Blue Ash on Wednesday, July 10, 2019. She was born in Covington, Kentucky on November 5, 1953 the daughter of Harry and Dorothy (Owen) Thornton. In 2003 in Covington, Kentucky she married Ben Dufeck. Barbara retired as a manager for Hoxworth Blood Center.
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James S. Ivey
Jul 8, 2019
James S. Ivey, age 58 of Hamilton, passed away at his residence on Monday, July 8, 2019. James was born in Hamilton, Ohio on March 25, 1961 to James D. Ivey and Saundra Rose. James enjoyed bowling and loved to fish. He was a machine operator at Ilsco from 8/20/2012 until his passing. James honorably served in the US...
William Frank Howard
Jul 7, 2019
William Frank Howard, age 50 of Hamilton, passed away at UC Medical Center on Sunday, July 7, 2019. Bill was born in Hamilton, Ohio on December 14, 1968 to Robert and Mary (nee Huelsman) Howard. He was a graduate of Ross Senior High School and was most recently employed at RDI Corporation in Oxford, Ohio. Bill never let his...
Diane Smith
Jul 5, 2019
Diane Kaye Smith, age 78, of Oxford, passed away in Jacksonville FL, surrounded by family on Friday, July 5, 2019. Diane was born in Oxford, Ohio on March 26, 1941 to Robert Wolfe and Bessie Lowe Wolfe. Diane Smith lost her battle with cancer and will be deeply missed.
Diane was always there for family, friends and...
James W. Garland
Jul 4, 2019
James W. Garland, age 91 of Hamilton, passed away at Hospice of Hamilton on Thursday, July 4, 2019. James was born in East Bernstadt, Kentucky on January 26, 1928 to Sherman Garland and Clara Creech Garland. James loved gardening, hunting, fishing, traveling, sports and watching the news. His greatest joy in life was taking care of his wife of...
Judith L. Long
Jul 3, 2019
Judith L. Long, age 77 of Hamilton, passed away at Hospice of Hamilton on Wednesday, July 3, 2019. She was born in Hamilton, Ohio on January 26, 1942 the daughter of Burman and Sybil (Buttery) York. On June 11, 1960 in Hamilton she married Tom Long. Judith was employed at Pierre Frozen Foods, retiring in 2001. She attended the...
Richard Wayne Spurlock
Jul 1, 2019
Richard Wayne Spurlock, age 45 of Hamilton, passed away at home on Monday, July 1, 2019. Rich was born in Hamilton, Ohio on April 8, 1974 to Wayne and Diane (Couch) Spurlock. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and spending time with his family. Rich worked for PAC Worldwide for 19 years.
Rich is survived by his wife, Destinee...
Rosalie Otto
Jun 29, 2019
Rosalie Otto, age 85 of Hamilton, passed away on Saturday, June 29, 2019. Rosalie was born in Hamilton, Ohio on March 4, 1934 to Pleasant Knox and Cora Agnes Estes Knox. Rose was a dedicated mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She took much pride in her upbringing, her family and close family ties. She enjoyed traveling with her beloved...
Harley "Bud" Conrad
Jun 28, 2019
Harley "Bud" Conrad passed away at his home on June 28, 2019 after a lengthy illness. He was born in Furnace, Estill Co., KY Sept 7, 1937 the son of Estill Conrad and Georgia Estes Conrad. Bud was proud of his Kentucky heritage even though life was not easy as a child. He was raised by his grandparents for...
Robbin M. Johnson
Jun 28, 2019
Robbin M. Johnson, age 61 of Hamilton, passed away at Fort Hamilton Hospital on Friday, June 28, 2019. Robbin was born in Hamilton, Ohio on November 16, 1957 to Russell Boyles and Beulah (Walden) Boyles.
Robbin is survived by her husband, Edwin "Mickey" Johnson; her children, Marcus Hartman, Joshua Hartman, Edwin Johnson Jr., Michael Johnson, Simone Johnson,...
Shon G. Walker
Jun 27, 2019
Shon Gregory Walker passed away on Thursday, June 27, 2019, at the age of 19. Shon was born in Hamilton, Ohio on August 26, 1999 to Chrissy Shepherd and Shon E. Walker. Shon was an aspiring artist and family protector. He enjoyed making music and spending time with those he loved the most. He could change the mood in...
Arnold F. Edds
Jun 26, 2019
Arnold F. Edds, age 83 of Hamilton, passed away at his residence on Wednesday, June 26, 2019. Arnold was born in Lee County, Virginia on August 27, 1935 to Walter Edds and Callie (Shackelford) Edds. On March 16, 1957 in Hamilton, he married Judith Thomas. He was employed at General Motors for 20 years. When he wasn’t working, he...
Dean Carew
Jun 23, 2019
Dean Carew, age 55 of Hamilton, passed away at his residence on Sunday, June 23, 2019. Dean was born in Hamilton, Ohio on February 21, 1964 to Frank Carew and Hannah (Grimes) Maupin. On February 17, 1984 in Hamilton, he married Michele Bates. Dean loved four wheeling, hunting, remodeling houses, and loved helping anyone he could. His greatest joy...
Jerome L. Fritz
Jun 22, 2019
Jerome L. Fritz, 60, of Hamilton, passed away at Fort Hamilton Hospital on June 22, 2019. He was born in Hamilton on September 30, 1958 the son of Jerry and Mary Ann (Kroeger) Fritz. He was a veteran of the United States Army from 1976 to 1977.
He is survived by three siblings, Tim (Lynne) Fritz, Monica...
Craig Ruppert
Jun 22, 2019
Craig V. Ruppert, age 93 of Hamilton, passed away at home on Saturday, June 22, 2019. Craig was born in Hamilton, Ohio on July 24, 1925 to Norman Ruppert and Helen Erbs Ruppert. He served in the US Navy during WWII stationed at Pearl Harbor. When Craig got out of the Navy he became a Hamilton Police Officer on...
Charlotte Crotty
Jun 22, 2019
Charlotte Rebecca (Moore) Crotty, known affectionately by friends and family as "Honey," passed away at the age of 85 in the early hours of Saturday, June 22, 2019 in Dublin, Ohio from complications due to a serious stroke suffered four and a half years prior.
Charlotte was born on March 12, 1934 to George and Hazel (Allen)...
Helen Baxter
Jun 21, 2019
Helen Baxter, age 76 of Hamilton, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on Friday, June 21, 2019. Helen was born in Balston Spa, New York on May 12, 1943 to Paul and Mabel Vennefron. Helen attended Notre Dame High School and Garfield High School; graduating in 1961. On June 20, 1964, she married the love of...
Ruby Digonno
Jun 20, 2019
Ruby Digonno, age 62 of Hamilton, passed away at home on Thursday, June 20, 2019. Ruby was born in Hamilton, Ohio on September 20, 1956 to Frank C. and Reba (Merrill) Randall. She enjoyed playing bingo and spending time with her family.
Ruby is survived by her children, Michelle (Mike) Ortt and Derek (Jennifer Myers) Tribby; her...
Betty Jean Gross
Jun 19, 2019
Betty Jean Gross, age 81 of Hamilton, passed away at home on Wednesday, June 19, 2019. Betty was born in Hamilton, Ohio on May 6, 1938 to Carry and Donna (nee Smith) Hart. Betty graduated from Hanover High School in 1956 and was an active alumna. On February 28, 1959, she married the love of her life Ralph Gross....
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