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.
George Butler Jr.
Jan 4, 2018
George G. Butler Jr., age 77 of Hamilton, passed away at Bethesda Butler Hospital on Thursday, January 4, 2018. George was born in Saratoga Springs, New York on October 19, 1940 to George G. Butler Sr. and Hattie (Aldrich) Butler. He was a handyman and he enjoyed fishing and spending time with his family. George loved the Lord and...
Rhonda K. Hart
Jan 3, 2018
Rhonda K. Hart, age 53 of Fairfield, passed away at her residence on Wednesday, January 3, 2018. Rhonda was born in Hamilton, Ohio on July 28, 1964 to Gregory Fitzwater and Jane (Burns) Fitzwater.
Funeral service will be held at Brown Dawson Flick Funeral Home, 330 Pershing Ave., Hamilton, Ohio, on Monday, January 8, 2018 at 7:00...
Robert Castrucci
Jan 3, 2018
Robert Joseph Castrucci Sr, age 86 of Hamilton, Ohio went to be with the Lord Wednesday morning January 3, 2018. He was born May 31, 1931 to Aldo Castrucci Sr. and Georgia (nee Cole) in Cincinnati, Ohio. He is survived by his devoted wife and caregiver with whom he shared nearly 67 years of marriage Carole Lee (nee Borger),...
Lewis Bolser
Jan 2, 2018
Lewis Bolser, age 91 of Seven Mile, passed away at Hospice of Hamilton on Tuesday, January 2, 2018. He was born in Hamilton on August 9, 1926 the son Lewis Sr. and Edna (Hurst) Bolser. Lewis was employed at AK Steel for forty years, retiring in 1987. He was a member of the New Miami Church of Christ, where...
Ray E. Bower
Jan 1, 2018
Dr. Ray E. Bower, age 69 of Laurel, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, January 1, 2018. Ray was born in Hamilton, Ohio on September 29, 1948 to Lloyd E. and Alma (Johnson) Bower. He received his PhD in Psychology from Miami University and was a professor for over 30 years at Olivet Nazarene University. He...
Melva M. Brenner
Dec 31, 2017
Melva M. Brenner died December 31, 2017. Born April 26, 1921, the youngest child of Frances (Bonner) and August Wittman, she attended St. Stephen School, Hamilton High School and Littleford-Nelson Business College.
For 15 years she served as accountant for the Hudson Automobile Agency in Hamilton. Then for 30 years she worked for the National Lead Company,...
Opal (Ash) Lakes
Dec 31, 2017
Opal (Ash) Lakes, age 90 of Homosassa, FL, passed away at residence on Sunday, December 31, 2017. Opal was born in Hamilton, Ohio on August 17, 1927 to Aster and Bessie (nee King) Ash.
Opal is survived by her children, Theresa (the late Leroy) Spivey-Davis, Ronald Spivey, and Janelle (Gary) Lakes-Settles; her step son, Rutherford Jerry Lakes;...
Judy Lynn Childs
Dec 31, 2017
Judy Lynn Childs, age 70 of Elon, NC, passed away on Sunday, December 31, 2017. Judy was born in Middletown, Ohio on August 6, 1947 to Curtis Leroy "Bud" and Virginia Lee (nee Cole) Blossom. Judy taught in the Middletown City School District for 35 years. In Middletown, on December 8, 2001, she married Dennis Childs. Judy had a...
Carol Webb
Dec 29, 2017
Carol Webb, age 74 of Hamilton, passed away at Ft. Hamilton Hospital on Friday, December 29, 2017 at 8:20 PM. Carol was born in Middletown, Ohio on August 6, 1943 to Zollie and Gladys (Smith) Warmoth. She enjoyed the outdoors and spending time with her family.
Carol is survived by her six daughters, Janie (Denny) Hickey of...
Jean Hampton
Dec 29, 2017
Jean Hampton, age 88 of Oxford, passed away at Knolls of Oxford Health Care on Friday, December 29, 2017. She was born in Hot Spot, Kentucky on May 17, 1929 the daughter of John and Ida (Banks) Gilley.
Jean is survived by three sons, Glen (Kathy) Hampton Jr, Delbert (Cindy) Hampton, and David (Cheryl) Hampton; seven granddaughters;...
Ruth Denzler
Dec 28, 2017
Ruth Miriam Denzler, age 92 of Hamilton, passed away on Thursday, December 28, 2017. Ruthwas born in New Burlington, Ohio on February 18, 1925 to William and Rose (nee Espel) Burger. Ruth spent many years working as the secretary to the treasurer of Hamilton City Schools. She frequently volunteered in her community for Hospice, Meals on Wheels, and for...
Mary Cheek
Dec 26, 2017
Mary Louise Cheek, age 75 of Brookville, IN, passed away at her home on December 26, 2017 with her loving children by her side. She was born in Deer Lick (Laurel Co.) Kentucky on March 26, 1942, the daughter of Lohren F. Martin, Sr. and Mabel L. Williams Martin. On May 15, 1959, she married Norman Paul Cheek, Sr. They...
Herbert A. Williams
Dec 26, 2017
Herbert A. Williams, age 87 of Shandon, passed away on Tuesday, December 26, 2017. Herbert was born in Jamestown, Tennessee on November 14, 1930 to Herbert Rosco and Mary Alice (nee Matthews) Williams. On November 1, 1950, he married the love of his life, Mary Strunk. Herbert spent his working career as a water well driller. Herbert enjoyed taking...
Karen Schoellhamer
Dec 25, 2017
Karen E. Schoellhamer, age 58 of Hamilton, passed away at Glen Meadows Nursing Home on Monday, December 25, 2017. Karen was born in Hamilton, Ohio on July 22, 1959 to Thomas and Coleen (Smith) Barger. She enjoyed spending time with her family.
Karen is survived by her daughter, Katrina (Fiance David Shock) Kemen; her mother, Coleen Barger;...
Charles Hartkemeyer
Dec 25, 2017
Charles M. Hartkemeyer, age 65 of Hamilton, passed away at his home on Monday, December 25, 2017. Chuck was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on January 14, 1952 to Edward Hartkemeyer and Reba Hamm Hartkemeyer. He was an active member of Iron Workers Local #44 for forty five plus years. He enjoyed bird hunting with his English Setters, Roy, Patty,...
Denzil Chandler
Dec 25, 2017
Denzil Chandler, age 89 of Trenton, passed away on Monday, December 25, 2017. Denzil was born in London, Kentucky on February 18, 1928 to Millard Chandler and Ollie Moore Chandler.
Denzil is survived by his children, Denny "Steve" Chandler, Shelia Maxwell, Gregory Chandler, Robin Bourquein, and Kimberly Weeks; 13 grandchildren, 29 great grandchildren, 2 great- great grandchild;...
Irma Faye Billard
Dec 24, 2017
Irma Faye Billard, age 81 of Hamilton, passed away on Sunday, December 24, 2017. Faye was born in Hamilton, Ohio on October 12, 1936 to Clarence and Hazel (nee Williams) Webb.
Faye is survived by her daughters, Debra (Daniel) Romanello, Judy (Gary) Long, and Pamela Mattlin; her grandchildren, David, Jennifer, Jeffrey, Daniel, Rachael, and A.J.; and her...
Ronald "Ronnie" Richardson
Dec 24, 2017
Ronald D. "Ronnie" Richardson, age 88 of Hamilton, passed away at Ft. Hamilton Hospital on Sunday, December 24, 2017. Ronnie was born in Hamilton, Ohio on April 29, 1929 to Evan and Eva (Wells) Richardson. He served in the United States Army during the Korean War. Ronnie enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren.
Ronald...
William "Bill" Isaacs Jr.
Dec 22, 2017
William "Bill" Isaacs Jr., age 47 of Liberty Township, passed away at home on Friday, December 22, 2017. Bill was born in Hamilton, Ohio on October 25, 1970 to William Sr. and Phyllis (Lewis) Isaacs. He enjoyed golfing, fishing, hiking, and spending time with his family.
William is survived by his parents, Bill and Phyllis Isaacs; his...
Roberta Thomas
Dec 21, 2017
Roberta Lee Thomas passed away peacefully on Dec. 21, 2017, at the Lower Cape Fear Hospice Care Facility in North Carolina. She is survived by her four sons: Robert Keith, Bert Wayne, William Ray and Joseph Allen, and her two daughters: Mary Elizabeth and Susan Ruth and her many Grandchildren. Visitation will be held at the Brown-Dawson- Flick Funeral...