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.

Penny Renae "Buggy" Tobergta

Penny Renae "Buggy" Tobergta

Jul 20, 2018

Penny Renae "Buggy" Tobergta, age 5 of Hamilton, passed away at Childrens Hospital Medical Center on July 20, 2018. Penny was born in Fairfield, Ohio on August 13, 2012 to Travis Tobergta and Kyla Becraft. Penny was a story teller and loved dancing. She loved all animals and never met a stranger. Her favorite vacation spot was in Gatlinburg,...

Johnny Leece

Johnny Leece

Jul 20, 2018

Johnny Leece, age 77 of Hamilton, passed away at Fort Hamilton Hospital on Friday, July 20, 2018. He was born in Rockcastle County, Kentucky on September 16, 1940 the son of John and Vina (Hopkins) Leece. Johnny was a veteran of Vietnam with the United States Army from 1961 to 1968. He was employed as a emboss operator at...

Doris Ash

Doris Ash

Jul 18, 2018

Doris J. Ash, age 86 of Hamilton, passed away at Ft. Hamilton Hospital on Wednesday, July 18, 2018 at 10:36.Doris was born in Hamilton, Ohio on June 27, 1932 to William and Zula (Peters) Lainhart.

Doris is survived by her children Michael (Yolanda) Collopy, Susan (Wim) Vranken, Melissa (Jeff) Feldhaus, and Nancy (Thomas) Brown; her grandchildren, Donna(Rodney),...

Amanda  Kay (Barrett)  Mcvey

Amanda Kay (Barrett) Mcvey

Jul 17, 2018

Amanda Kay (Barrett) McVey, age 31 of Hamilton, passed away on Tuesday, July 17, 2018. Amanda was born in Hamilton, Ohio on January 9, 1987 to Bobby and Debbie Barrett. Amanda was a loving daughter, mother and sister. She never met a stranger and would do without for the sake of helping others.

Amanda is survived by...

Ronald  C. Burns

Ronald C. Burns

Jul 17, 2018

Ronald C. Burns, age 67 of Ross, OH, passed away peacefully on July 17, 2018. Ronald was born on July 5, 1951 to Robert and Marie Burns.

Ronald was a devoted father of Chad (Renee Wilcher) Burns and Kyle (Cindy) Burns; loving grandfather of Austin, Jaden, Kylie, Cameron, Gavin, and Marley; and beloved brother of Robert Burns,...

Brandon Smith

Brandon Smith

Jul 17, 2018

Brandon Lynn Smith, age 28 of Hamilton, passed away on Tuesday, July 17, 2018. Brandon was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on October 2, 1989 to Randy Smith and Shelleyne McIntosh Smith. Brandon was a loving and kindhearted soul. He loved spending time with his family, watching movies and eating out. Brandon was a dreamer and is now at peace...

Ruth Pfaffman

Ruth Pfaffman

Jul 17, 2018

Ruth Pfaffman, age 88 of Fairfield, passed away at her residence on Tuesday, July 17, 2018. She was born in Hamilton, Ohio on June 1, 1930 the daughter of James and Helen (Knighton) Duggins. On October 13, 1951 in Hamilton she married Richard "Dick" Pfaffman. Ruth was a member of Fairfield Community Church. She was employed at Wilks Insurance,...

Richard "Dick" Glenn Jefferson  Sr.

Richard "Dick" Glenn Jefferson Sr.

Jul 13, 2018

Richard "Dick" Glenn Jefferson Sr., age 76 of Trenton, passed away at Atrium Medical Center on Friday, July 13, 2018. He was born in Lecompte, Louisiana on May 15, 1942 the youngest son of James and Ethel (Irby) Jefferson. Dick was a veteran of Vietnam with the United States Navy from 1959 to 1964. He was a member of...

Betty  L. Bryant

Betty L. Bryant

Jul 12, 2018

Betty L. Bryant, age 85 of Hamilton, passed away at Hospice of Southwest Ohio on Thursday, July 12, 2018. Betty was born in Kirby, West Virginia on December 2, 1932 to Frederick and Lucy (Heare) Lupton. She was an avid member of St. Clair Baptist Church and enjoyed spending time with her family.

Betty is survived by...

Ralph  W. Hubbard

Ralph W. Hubbard

Jul 12, 2018

Ralph W. Hubbard, age 91 of Hamilton, passed away at Ft. Hamilton Hospital on Thursday, July 12, 2018. He was born on July 21, 1926 to Elbert and Laura (Wells) Hubbard. Ralph was a veteran of World War II with the United States Navy, where he was a member of the SeaBees. He was a self-employed contractor for more than...

David Harkleroad

David Harkleroad

Jul 11, 2018

David Wayne Harkleroad, age 71 of New Miami, passed away at Hospice of Hamilton on Wednesday, July 11, 2018. David was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on December 4, 1946 to John C. Harkleroad and Fay Jones McAllister.

David is survived by his wife, Doris Harkleroad; daughter, Amy Ollis; grandchildren, Kate, Luke and Jackson Ollis; son, Chris Johnson;...

Michael  E. Barrett

Michael E. Barrett

Jul 10, 2018

Michael E. Barrett, age 60 of Hamilton, passed away at Fort Hamilton Hospital on Tuesday, July 10, 2018. Mike was born in Hamilton, Ohio on January 5, 1958 to Elbert and Shirley Barrett. On September 30, 1999, Mike married Donna Chaney of Hamilton. Mike worked as a heavy equipment operator with Union Local 18. Mike enjoyed hunting, fishing and...

Mary  R. Thomas

Mary R. Thomas

Jul 10, 2018

Mary R. Thomas, age 75 of Oxford, passed away at Knolls of Oxford Health Care on Tuesday, July 10, 2018. Mary was born in Youngstown, Ohio on August 30, 1942 to Francis Gottron and Margaret (Richards) Gottron.

Services will be held at a later date.

Visitation: Private Funeral Service: Private

Martha  F. Gabbard

Martha F. Gabbard

Jul 9, 2018

Martha F. Gabbard, age 78 of Fairfield, passed away at Mercy Hospital--Fairfield on Monday, July 9, 2018. Martha was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on November 16, 1939 to Joseph Dees and Shirley (Hopkins) Dees.

Martha is survived by her children, Cynthia Murray and Michael Gabbard; and many other family and friends. Martha was preceded in death by...

Mattie  E. Hooker

Mattie E. Hooker

Jul 8, 2018

Mattie E. Hooker, age 99 of Middletown, passed away on Sunday, July 8, 2018. Mattie was born in Indee, Kentucky on April 10, 1919 to John and Nannie Bowman. On October 31, 1937, Mattie was married to Roland L. Hooker in Liberty, IN. Mattie enjoyed crocheting and quilting. She was also an amazing gardener.

Mattie is survived...

Irene Mcguire

Irene Mcguire

Jul 8, 2018

Irene McGuire, age 87 of Hamilton, OH went home to be with the Lord and passed away at her home on Sunday, July 8, 2018. Irene was born in Hamilton, Ohio on January 31, 1931 to John Croucher and Ella Saylor Croucher. Irene married Marion in Newport, KY on August 4, 1948. She was an active member of the...

Walter Wiseman

Walter Wiseman

Jul 6, 2018

Walter Wiseman, age 94 of Fairhaven, OH passed away at Thomson-Hood Veteran Center on Friday, July 6, 2018.Walter was born in Hargett, Kentucky on April 29, 1924 to Andrew and Sobrina (Shepherd) Wiseman. He was a D-Day survivor of WWII serving in the United States Navy as a gunners mate. After his discharge from the Navy, he made his...

Ruthann Willis

Ruthann Willis

Jul 5, 2018

RuthAnn Willis, age 69 of Hamilton, passed away at Hospice of Hamilton on Thursday, July 5, 2018. RuthAnn was born in Hamilton, Ohio on November 24, 1948 to Robert Graham and LaVera (Stanton) Graham. She worked at Wendy’s for 29 years, and at Berkeley in Housekeeping for 20 years. She was a loving sister, mother, aunt, and grandmother. Her...

Patricia  L. Archer

Patricia L. Archer

Jul 4, 2018

Patricia L. Archer, age 75 of Hamilton, passed away Wednesday, July 4, 2018. She was born in Orange County, Indiana on October 18, 1942 the daughter of Andrew W. and Anna M. (Saltz) Archer. Patricia was employed as a server at Waffle House. She attended Wesleyan Baptist Church in New Miami.

She is survived by five children,...

Charles  J. Menke

Charles J. Menke

Jul 4, 2018

Charles J. Menke, born January 3, 1939, age 79 passed away at Fort. Hamilton Hospital on Wednesday July 4, 2018. Charles is a veteran from serving in the United States Air Force.

Charles is survived by his wife, Janet Walther Menke; daughters, Jo Ellen (Warren) Barnes and Jamie (Paul) Koehler; granddaughters, Shannon Barnes, Kirsten Koehler and Morgan...

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