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.
Kathleen A. Maggard
Jan 25, 2019
Kathleen Ann Maggard, age 61 of Hamilton, passed away at Golden Years Nursing Home on Thursday, January 24, 2019. Kathy was born in Charlotte, North Carolina on January 19, 1958. Kathy retired from Butler County Child Support Agency after 25 years of service and worked at Marsh Supermarket as a cashier for many years. Kathy will be remembered for...
Elizabeth A. "Liz" Maus
Jan 22, 2019
Elizabeth A. "Liz" Maus, age 75 of Lebanon, passed away at Otterbein Retirement Community on Tuesday, January 22, 2019. Elizabeth was born in Hamilton, Ohio on April 25, 1943 to George and Mary Elizabeth (Bergedick) Maus. She was a member of St. Julie Billiart Catholic Church for many years.
Elizabeth is survived by her brother, Frederic Maus;...
Wanda Jean Madaffari
Jan 22, 2019
Wanda Jean Madaffari, age 80 of Fairfield, passed away at home on Tuesday, January 22, 2019. Wanda was born in Hamilton, Ohio on October 20, 1938 to Bertram (Bert) Bowling and Ruth Anglin Bowling. On Sept. 10, 1966 she married her precious "Dago" William J. Madaffari. She was an active member of the Antique and Classic Car Club of...
Jennifer N. Templeton
Jan 21, 2019
Jennifer N. Templeton, age 40 of Hamilton, passed away at Ft. Hamilton Hospital on Monday, January 21, 2019. Jen was born in Troy, Ohio on December 13, 1978 to Robert F. and Patricia (Stroh) Heller. She was a 1997 graduate of Ross High School, a 2001 graduate of Eastern Michigan University, and graduated from Cooley Law School in Lansing,...
Ronald H. Davish Sr.
Jan 18, 2019
Ronald H. Davish Sr., age 89 of Hamilton, passed away on Friday, January 18, 2019. Ron was born in Hamilton, Ohio on July 19, 1929 to Herbert and Faye (nee Duskey) Davish. On September 26, 1951, he married Juanita Durbin and together they had two children. Ron retired from Armco after 37 years of service. He is an Army...
Ella J. Couch
Jan 18, 2019
Ella J. Couch (Peewee), age 66 of Hamilton, passed away at Drake Center on Friday, January 18, 2019. Ella was born in Hamilton, Ohio on August 19, 1952 to Raymond Owens and Henrietta Gibbs Owens. Peewee loved to go camping and enjoyed being on the water. She most of all loved her family. Ella was a retiree of BAE...
Ann Bell
Jan 17, 2019
Ann K. Bell, age 74 of Middletown, passed away at Birchwood Care Center on Thursday, January 17, 2019. Ann was born in Hamilton, Ohio on November 15, 1944 to John and Helen Stone.
Ann is survived by her sons, Jack, Roger, Tony and Heath Bell; one grandchild, Dylan. Ann was preceded in death by her parents, John...
Johnny "Hondo" Couch
Jan 17, 2019
Johnny "Hondo" Couch, age 71 of Oxford, passed away at Hospice of Hamilton on Thursday, January 17, 2019. Johnny was born in Manchester, Kentucky on July 28, 1947 to Alfred and Reva (Fields) Couch. Johnny served in the U.S. Marine Corps during Vietnam. He enjoyed spending time with his family and playing cards.
Johnny is survived by...
Greg Skinner
Jan 17, 2019
Greg L Skinner, age 71 of Hamilton, passed away at West Chester Hospital on Thursday, January 17, 2019. Greg was born in Hamilton, Ohio on June 16, 1947 to Ralph Skinner and Joan Harp Skinner. Greg served in the US Army during the Vietnam War. He loved to hunt, fish, camp and being outdoors. Greg most of all loved...
Sebert Clayton Fridley
Jan 16, 2019
Sebert Clayton Fridley, age 92, died January 16, 2019 in Hamilton, Ohio. He was born March 3, 1926 in Potts Creek, Alleghany County, Virginia, the first son of the late James and Elma Bess Fridley.
Sebert graduated from Boiling Springs School, Jordan Mines, Virginia. After graduation he worked at the Industrial Rayon Corporation in Covington, Virginia. His...
Sandra S. Mcdaniel
Jan 16, 2019
Sandra S. McDaniel, age 76 of Hamilton, passed away at UC Medical Center on Wednesday, January 16, 2019. She was born in Hamilton, Ohio on July 31, 1942 to George and Mary Jane (Youtsey) Hatton. Sandra was a 1961 graduate of Notre Dame. On March 23, 1973 in Hamilton she married Robert "Bruce" McDaniel and he preceded her in...
Isabelle "Belle" Feltner
Jan 16, 2019
Isabelle "Belle" Feltner, age 78 of Hamilton, passed away at Kettering Medical Center on Wednesday, January 16, 2019. Isabelle was born in Krypton, Kentucky on December 15, 1940 to Chester and Dorothy Colwell. She was a longtime member of Rivers of Life Church of God.
Isabelle is survived by her husband of 59 years, Ozial Feltner; her...
Eunice F. Deborde
Jan 14, 2019
Eunice F. DeBorde, age 86 of Hamilton, passed away on January 14, 2019. Eunice was born on January 20, 1932 in Clay County, Kentucky to William and Stella Bennett. Eunice enjoyed spending time with her family. She loved being outdoors.
Eunice is survived by her children, Michael (Birgit) Bowling, Norma (Larry) Mosier, Sheila (Jack) Helm, Clinton (Betty)...
Myrtle Smith
Jan 13, 2019
Myrtle Smith, age 91 of Hamilton, passed away at Hospice of Hamilton on Sunday, January 13, 2019. She was born in Clay County, Kentucky on August 14, 1927 to Phil and Alice (Bowling) Collins. On October 21, 1944 in Clay County, Kentucky she married Homer Smith and he preceded her in death in 2003. Myrtle was devoted to the...
Robert "Bob" Puthoff
Jan 13, 2019
Robert J. "Bob" Puthoff, age 55 of Hamilton, passed away at Bethesda Butler Hospital on Sunday, January 13, 2019.Bob was born in Middletown, Ohio on May 10, 1963 to Robert G. and Marion L. (Harmeyer) Puthoff. He owned Doug’s Auto Repair in Hamilton and enjoyed NASCAR, being outdoors, and spending time with family.
Bob is survived by...
Donald H. Ramsey
Jan 11, 2019
Donald H. Ramsey, age 86 of Hamilton, passed away at Doverwood Health Care on Friday, January 11, 2019. Donald was born in Hamilton, Ohio on July 2, 1932 to Murray Ramsey and Grace Leibrock Ramsey. Don married Lois Dufficy on December 26, 1950 in Liberty, IN. Don worked at Champion Paper for 18 years and retired from Mosler Safe....
Victoria L. Burke
Jan 9, 2019
Victoria L. Burke, age 64 of Middletown, passed away at Atrium Medical Center on Wednesday, January 9, 2019. Victoria was born in Hamilton, Ohio on September 4, 1954 to Kenneth J. Fields and Phyllis L. (Bowman) Ryan. On May 3, 1990 in Hamilton, she married Danny Burke. Victoria loved being a Mamaw to Kaylee, and taking great care of...
Lucile "Cile" Calvert
Jan 8, 2019
Lucile E. "Cile" Calvert, age 90 of Hamilton, passed away at Hospice of Hamilton on Tuesday, January 8, 2019. She was born in Fon du Lac, Wisconsin on September 14, 1928 to Albert Sr. and Ethel (Huffman) Schomisch. On September 24, 1949 in Oshkosh, Wisconsin she married Irvine Calvert and he preceded her in death in 1984. Lucile was...
Pauline Crase
Jan 7, 2019
Pauline Crase, age 86 of Hamilton, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, January 7, 2019. Pauline was born in Estill Co., Kentucky on January 7, 1933 to Jewell Webb Baker. On April 25, 1952 in Hamilton she married Glenn Crase, and he preceded her in death on November 27, 1998. She was a member of Walden...
Ella Mae Burke
Jan 7, 2019
Ella Mae Burke
Born April 14, 1942 in Rockcastle County Kentucky. Was called home by the lord January 7, 2019 while being surrounded by her family and loved ones. She is survived by her sons David Burke Jr and Linda, Donavan Burke and Patty, Robert Burke and Sandra, and longtime companion William Kilburn.
Grandchildren: Jack-Michael...