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.
Brenda Lee Burress
Jul 29, 2017
Brenda Lee Burress, age 59 of Hamilton, passed away at Hospice of Hamilton on Saturday, July 29, 2017. Brenda was born in Hamilton, Ohio on September 10, 1957 to William and Mary Iona (Shiplet) Jones. Brenda graduated from Ross High School in 1974 at the age of 16. She went to Miami University and later received her Master’s in...
William Q. Jones, Jr.
Jul 28, 2017
William Q. Jones Jr., age 87 of Hamilton, passed away at Hospice of Hamilton on Friday, July 28, 2017. He was born in Hamilton on June 9, 1930 the son of William Quinn Sr. and Lillian (Conrad) Jones. William was a veteran of the United States Army from 1946 to 1947. He was employed as an electrician for Fisher...
Carol L. Wise
Jul 24, 2017
Carol L. Wise, age 82 of Hamilton, passed away on Monday, July 24, 2017. Carol was born in Hamilton, Ohio on October 16, 1934 to Howard and Melitta Huentelman. She graduated from Notre Dame High School Class of 1952 and then went on to business school after graduation. On October 14, 1961, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, she married...
Catherine Bell
Jul 24, 2017
Catherine P. Bell, age 63 of Fairfield, passed on July 24, 2017. Catherine was born in Hamilton, Ohio on June 2, 1954 to Ronald Kirk and Philiberta Schnapp Kirk. She was a nurse at Tri County Extended Care Center for thirty-seven years and loved her patients. Catherine enjoyed traveling and spending time with her family.
Catherine is...
Lowell D. Strong
Jul 23, 2017
Lowell D. Strong, age 81 of Hamilton, passed away at Hospice of Hamilton on Sunday, July 23, 2017 after a courageous battle with thyroid cancer. He was born in Hamilton, Ohio on May 5, 1936 the son of Fred and Carrye (Gaines) Strong. Lowell graduated from Hamilton High School Class of 1954 and was a trainer for the 1954...
Vertis Willis
Jul 22, 2017
Vertis Ann Willis, age 74 of Hamilton, passed away at Ft. Hamilton Hospital on Saturday, July 22, 2017. Vertis was born in Hamilton, Ohio on November 3, 1942 to James and Ann (Broughton) Lewis. She was a devoted member of Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses. Vertis was a kind-hearted and loving caregiver; so therefore, she received a certificate for...
Joseph F. Hazlett
Jul 22, 2017
Joseph F. Hazlett, age 86 of Hamilton, passed away at Jamestowne Rehab Center on Saturday, July 22, 2017. Joe was born in Hamilton, Ohio on May 10, 1931 to Jack F. Hazlett and Evelyn M. (Rosenfelder) Hazlett. Joe was a United States Navy Veteran serving in the Korean War from 1949-1954. He was a member of the Hamilton Police...
Sharon S. Mccall
Jul 21, 2017
Sharon Sue McCall (née Tebelman née Webster) passed away suddenly on Thursday, July 20, 2017, at her home in Hamilton, OH. She was 67 years old.
Sharon was born on January 9th, 1950 in Cincinnati,Ohio, she was preceded in death by her parents Frank and Colleen Webster. Sharon fostered her love of animals into a career in...
Carl Robbins
Jul 20, 2017
Carl Robbins, age 89 of Oxford, passed away at UC Medical Center on Thursday, July 20, 2017. Carl was born in Hamilton, Ohio on June 7, 1928 to William Robbins and Lelia Watkins Robbins.
Carl is survived by his loving wife of 68 years, Katherine Robbins; Son, Wendell (Wilma) Robbins; Daughter, Kim (Timothy) Weaver; grandchildren, Karla, Wendy,...
Mary Rose Saylor
Jul 18, 2017
Mary Rose Saylor, age 83 of Hamilton, passed away at Huntington Court on Tuesday, July 18, 2017 at 4:10 Am. She was born in Harlan County, Kentucky on December 30, 1933 to Arthur and Bessie (Gilbert) Lowe. Rose was a member of Timberhill Baptist Church.
She is survived by three children, Barbara (Kenneth) Pitts, Bobby (Jimmie) Saylor,...
Ronald W. Stines
Jul 17, 2017
Ronald Wayne Stines, age 62 of Hamilton, passed away at Bethesda North Hospital on July 17, 2017. Ron was born in Hamilton, Ohio on April 21, 1955 to Gloria (Taggart) Stines. He enjoyed fishing, playing horseshoes, and walking his dog.
Ronald is survived by his siblings, Phil (Judy) Stines, Ranay Stephenson, Sasha Sosa, and Tisha (Dave) Berry;...
Carol D. Schmidt
Jul 17, 2017
Carol D. Schmidt, age 81 of Hamilton, passed away at Bradford Place, Monday, July 17, 2017. Carol was born in Hamilton, Ohio on April 16, 1936 to Jerome Ribar and Helen Jones Ribar. She was a loving mother and grandmother. Carol was also a watercolor artist.
Carol is survived by her daughters, Anne Hoffman and Dori Huff;...
Roland E. "Rollie" Arent
Jul 16, 2017
Roland E. "Rollie" Arent, age 71, passed away on July 16, 2017. Rollie was born on August 21, 1945 in Hamilton, Ohio to Ruthada & VanLou Arent. His parents have preceded him in death as well as his only brother Wayne (Buddy) Arent. He is survived by his two daughters, Rhonda Arent, of Arizona, and Chelsea Mariah Arent, of...
Shirley A. Spahn
Jul 15, 2017
Shirley A. Spahn, age 75 of Hamilton, passed away at Hospice of Hamilton on Saturday, July 15, 2017. Shirley was born in Hamilton, Ohio on August 6, 1941 to Henry and Anita (Kline) Roysden.
Shirley is survived by her children, Brad (Amanda) Spahn, David (Shawna) Spahn, and Tracey Spahn; her grandchildren, Claire, Gaston, Bailey, Danielle, Jackie, and...
Ruth Miller
Jul 13, 2017
Ruth Miller, age 91 of Reily Township, passed away at Hospice of Hamilton on Thursday, July 13, 2017. Ruthwas born in Cumberland Gap, Kentucky on November 30, 1925 to Greenberry and Martha (Baker) Burton. On August 30, 1947, she married the love of her life, Harold Miller, in Hamilton, Ohio. She was a homemaker, a devoted mother and grandmother....
Gayle A. Korb
Jul 13, 2017
Gayle A. Korb (Vaughn), age 73 of Hamilton, passed away at Hospice of Hamilton on Thursday, July 13, 2017. Gayle was born in Hamilton, Ohio on October 14,1943 to Roland Vaughn and Anna Mae (Renners) Vaughn. A graduate of Notre Dame High School (Class of ‘61), she worked as a X-Ray and Mammography Technician at Mercy Hospital (Hamilton &...
Lena Belle Mapel
Jul 13, 2017
Lena Belle Mapel of Chambersburg, Pa, and formerly of Hamilton, OH, went to be with her loving Lord on July 13, 2017 at 8:20 PM. She was born August 5, 1926 in Duquesne, PA. She graduated from Miami University of Oxford, Ohio and became a registered nurse in 1972. She was a postpartum nurse at Fort Hamilton hospital for...
Ruby Yvonne Rosenbalm
Jul 11, 2017
Ruby Yvonne Rosenbalm, age 81 of Clarksville, passed away on Tuesday, July 11, 2017. Ruby was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on February 17, 1936 to Sollie Proctor and Rudell Gabbard Proctor.
Ruby is survived by her sons, Floyd (Beth) Rosenbalm, Roger (Connie) Rosenbalm, Charles Sr. Rosenbalm; daughter, Brenda (Michael) Spiegel; 15 grandchildren; 45 great-grandchildren; brothers, Paul (Betty)...
Doris Corrine Barkley
Jul 10, 2017
Doris Corrine Barkley, age 78 of Hamilton, passed away at Ft. Hamilton Hospital on Monday, July 10, 2017. She was born in Falmouth, Kentucky on March 12, 1939 the daughter of Bartley and Pearl (Hopkins) Lawson. Doris was a member of the Tri County Church of the Nazarene, where she served as the Treasure for numerous years. On July,...
Louise C. Lodder
Jul 10, 2017
Louise C. Lodder, age 87 of Hamilton, passed away at Bradford Place on Monday, July 10, 2017. Louise was born in Hamilton, Ohio on November 29, 1929 to John V. and Agnes (Eckes) Lodder.
Louise is survived by her brother, John A. Lodder and his wife, Betty E. Lodder; her nieces and nephews, Kathryn Carpenter, William Lodder,...