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.
James "Jimmy" Clark
Aug 27, 2024
James “Jimmy” Clark passed away on August 27, 2024. He was born in Hamilton, Ohio on December 28, 1969 the son of William and Linda (Emanaker) Clark. James was a graduate of Badin High School and Miami University. He was Vice President of Sales for Cadillac Packaging Company in Troy, Michigan. James enjoyed hunting, Jeeping and the great outdoors. ...
Marilyn Anne Elzey
Aug 27, 2024
Marilyn Anne Elzey, aged 80, passed away on August 27, 2024. Her direction to the writer of this obituary was, Keep it short. With all due respect, that’s impossible.
Marilyn was born in Atlanta but spent her youth in Old Greenwich, CT. She graduated from Miami University, following in the footsteps of her grandmother, mother and sister....
James Dennis Sizemore
Aug 27, 2024
James Dennis Sizemore, age 82 of Hamilton, passed away at his Lake Cumberland home on Tuesday, August 27, 2024. Dennis was born in McKee, Kentucky on July 24, 1942 to Jimmy and Lillie Marie (Tillery) Sizemore. On February 17, 1962, he married the love of his life, Geraldine Howard. Together they raised their three daughters. Dennis retired from Hamilton...
Ronald L. Marcum
Aug 26, 2024
Ronald L. Marcum, age 83 of Hamilton, passed away at Hospice of Hamilton on Monday, August 26, 2024. Ronald was born in Kentucky on January 20, 1941 to John W. Marcum and Martha Marcum. He was an avid bowler who loved movies of any kind. Ronald is survived by his children, Ronald (Maria Baca) Marcum, Tonia (Dan) Unger, Misty...
Julia L. Hulett
Aug 26, 2024
Julia Louise Hulett, age 69 of Hamilton, passed away at her residence on Monday, August 26, 2024. Julie was born in Dayton, Ohio on May 5, 1955 to Martin R. and Ruth (Hetterich) Arnold. Julie began her education at St. Peter’s in Chains School and she graduated from Taft High School in 1973. Julie was blessed with many friends...
Mary Sue Havens
Aug 26, 2024
Mary Sue Havens, age 81 of Hamilton, passed away at her residence on Monday, August 26, 2024. She was born in Hamilton, Ohio on January 21, 1943, the daughter of Delbert and Addie Mae (Muncy) Hornsby. Mary Sue was a 1961 graduate of Fairfield High School and volunteered as a guardian for LifeSpan. She was a member of the...
Cecil A. Sizemore
Aug 25, 2024
Cecil A. Sizemore, age 100 of Hamilton, passed away at home, surrounded by his family on Sunday, August 25, 2024. Cecil was born in Creekville, Kentucky on May 17, 1924 to the late Blevins and Carta (Howard) Sizemore. Cecil answered his country’s call to service and enlisted in the U.S. Navy where he proudly served in the South Pacific....
Wanda L. Marshall
Aug 24, 2024
Wanda L. Marshall, age 68 of Hamilton, passed away at Hospice of Hamilton on Saturday, August 24, 2024. Wanda was born in Hamilton, Ohio on September 2, 1955, to Troy Willis and Gertrude (Fredrick) Willis.
Wanda took great joy in traveling throughout her life. She loved visiting her brother in South Carolina as often as she could....
Doug B, Rose, Sr.
Aug 22, 2024
Doug B. Rose, Sr., age 85 of Hamilton, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his family on Thursday, August 22, 2024. Doug was born in Jackson County, Kentucky on November 27, 1938 to the late Edward and Beulah (Wilson) Rose. As a young man, Doug moved with his family to the Hamilton area and he took up being...
John Kern Downer
Aug 21, 2024
John Kern Downer, 66, passed away peacefully in his sleep on August 21, 2024, in his hometown of Hamilton, Ohio. A longtime resident, John was a beloved figure in the community, known for his warmth, kindness, and unwavering loyalty to those he loved.
Born on April 15, 1958, to the late JoAnn and John Downer, John spent...
Randy Koelblin Jr.
Aug 20, 2024
Randy C. Koelblin Jr., age 48 of Cincinnati, passed away on Tuesday, August 20, 2024. Randy was born in Hamilton, Ohio on November 20, 1975 to Randy Koelblin Sr. and Brenda (Lewis) Koelblin. He loved the Cincinnati Bengals and working on cars. Randy enjoyed being outdoors, hunting raccoons in his younger years, and caring for animals, especially his goat...
Bret A. Vogt
Aug 19, 2024
Bret Allan Vogt, age 65 of Hamilton, passed away at Miami Valley Hospital on Monday, August 19, 2024. He was born in Butler County, Ohio on October 21, 1958 to John H. and Janet G. (Blackwell) Vogt. In 1992 in Hamilton, he married Donna Vogt and she preceded him in death on August 13, 2024. Brett was employed as...
Michael Neil Hubbard
Aug 19, 2024
Michael Neil Hubbard, age 81 of Hamilton, passed away at Hospice of Hamilton on August 19, 2024, after an 8-year battle with lung cancer. Known to most as Mike, he was born in Hamilton, Ohio, on October 27, 1942, to the late Joseph and Rose (Scott) Hubbard. He retired in 2005 from Martin Marietta (Successor to American Aggregates) where...
Charles W. Seifert
Aug 18, 2024
Charles W. Seifert, age 84 of Camden, passed away at Woodland Country Manor on Sunday, August 18, 2024. Charles was born in Hamilton, Ohio on November 11, 1939 to Adrian H. Seifert and Ethel (DeMonge) Seifert. He graduated from Fairfield High School in 1958 where he ran track and played football. Upon graduation, Charles joined the United States Navy...
Carol L. Bowling
Aug 17, 2024
Carol L. Bowling, age 78 of Hamilton, passed away on Saturday, August 17, 2024. Carol was born in Hamilton, Ohio on August 11, 1946 to Elmer Potts and Allie (Johnson) Potts. She married Stanley Bowling in September of 1980 at Church of God in Oxford, Ohio. Carol and Stanley met at a bowling alley, and little did she know,...
Peggy E. Bridge
Aug 17, 2024
Peggy E. Bridge, age 89 of Hamilton, passed away at Hawthorn Glen Nursing Center on Saturday, August 17, 2024. She was born in Hamilton, Ohio on October 28, 1934 the daughter of Coy and Edith (Conrad) Baker. On February 10, 1951, in Liberty, Indiana she married her husband of seventy years, Stuart Bridge and he preceded her in death...
Kristin "Kristy" Fields
Aug 15, 2024
Kristin “Kristy” Fields, age 54 of Hamilton, passed away at Kettering Hospital Hamilton on Thursday, August 15, 2024. Kristy was born in Hamilton, Ohio on May 15, 1970 to Omas and Kathryn Fields. She graduated from New Miami High School, class of 1988. Kristy worked out of Local 534 Labor Union Hall. She enjoyed working in the yard, listening...
Joel Markowski
Aug 15, 2024
Joel Markowski, age 54 of Hamilton, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, August 15, 2024. Joel was born in San Angeles, Philippines on November 11, 1969 son of Maria and Paul Markowski. Joel served in the United States Army, Sugarcreek Twp Police Department, Butler County Sheriff’s Department and was a school resource officer at Bellbrook, Edgewood and New Miami. On...
John Lairson
Aug 14, 2024
John Lairson, age 65 of New Miami, passed away at Bethesda Butler Hospital on Wednesday, August 14, 2024. John was born in Hamilton, Ohio on March 4, 1959 to the late Manuel and Gertrud (Arnold) Lairson. John worked many construction jobs over the years and was a member of the local laborer’s union. In his later years, John would...
Donna Vogt
Aug 13, 2024
Donna Vogt, age 70 of Hamilton, passed away at on Tuesday, August 13, 2024. She was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on January 24, 1954. In 1992 in Hamilton, she married Bret A. Vogt and he passed away on August 19, 2024.
Donna was survived by her husband, Bret Vogt for six days and is survived by three...