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.
Kenneth W. Bruce
Aug 29, 2017
Kenneth W. Bruce, age 64 of Hamilton, passed away on Tuesday, August 29, 2017. Kenneth was born in Fort Worth, Kentucky on October 6, 1952 to Charles and Melbaline (Baker) Bruce. On November 25, 1983, he married the love of his life, Barbara Reece. They built a wonderful life together, having six children and now two granddaughters. Kenny was...
Marcella Bassitt
Aug 29, 2017
Marcella Bassitt, age 67 of Hamilton, passed away at her residence on Tuesday, August 29, 2017. She was born in Greenfield, Ohio on May 31, 1950 to William and Genettia (Helmer) Jackman. On July 6, 1999 in Jellico, Tennessee she married George Bassitt. She enjoyed quilting, gardening, cooking, reading the Bible, and spending time with her family and pets....
Ina M. Fields
Aug 27, 2017
Ina M. Fields, age 73, of Fairfield, OH, passed away in her home surrounded by loved ones on Sunday, August 27, 2017 after an extended illness. She was born March 9, 1944 in Herrington, KS, daughter of the late John N. and Ina M. (Ramsey) Simensen. As a child, Ina moved around quite a bit and made friends in...
Frances Stewart
Aug 27, 2017
Etta Frances Stewart, age 85 of Hamilton, passed away at her home on Sunday, August 27, 2017. Etta was born in Campbell Perry County, KY, November 1, 1931 to Bill McDaniel and Bessie Banks McDaniel. She attended Church of Christ on Laurel Ave and was a very devoted Christian. Frances most of all loved spending time with her family....
David D. Combs
Aug 26, 2017
David D. Combs, age 81 of Hamilton, passed away at his residence on Saturday, August 26, 2017 at 11:45AM. David was born in his family’s cabin on Right Fork Masons Creek, Kentucky on March 8, 1936 to his Father and Mother, Dee and Judy Combs and his Mom and Pop, Hartley and Geneva Combs. Dave was a United States...
Ruth E. Mcmullen
Aug 25, 2017
Ruth E. McMullen, age 91 of Hamilton, passed away on Friday, August 25, 2017. Ruth was born in Greendale, Indiana on February 15, 1926 to Henry F. Morling and Wilhelmina Steiner Morling. She graduated from Lawrenceburg High School, Lawrenceburg, Indiana in 1944. Ruth was a member of the U.S. Army Cadet Nurse Corps and graduated from The Deaconess Hospital...
John W. Bell Jr.
Aug 24, 2017
John W. Bell Jr., age 61 of Hamilton, passed away at Fort Hamilton Hospital on Thursday, August 24, 2017. John was born in Hamilton, Ohio on October 9, 1955 to John W. Bell Sr. and Mary L. (nee Meyers) Bell-Gabbard.
John is survived by his children, Charlie Payne, Jason (Billie) Bell, John W. (Cassidy) Bell III, Kelsey...
Virgie (Nee Joseph) Sweet
Aug 24, 2017
Virgie (nee Joseph) Sweet, age 95 of Trenton, passed away at Knolls of Oxford Health Care on Thursday, August 24, 2017. Virgie was born in Bailey Branch, Kentucky on January 18, 1922 to Samuel Joseph and Nancy Alice Bailey Joseph. Virgie loved her family and friends dearly. She enjoyed quilting, gardening, cooking and was a former owner of a...
Kenneth E. Ducklo
Aug 21, 2017
Kenneth E. Ducklo, age 70, of Fairfield Township, Ohio passed away on August 21, 2017. He was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on August 8, 1947, son of Edward & Augusta (Hedge) Ducklo. He was a 1965 graduate of Roger Bacon High School and served in the U.S. Navy from 1967 to 1971. He married Diane Mahon on July 31,...
Evelyn Bridgeford
Aug 21, 2017
Evelyn Bridgeford, age 77 of Hamilton, passed away at Hospice of Hamilton on Monday, August 21, 2017. Evelyn was born in Hyden, Kentucky on December 15, 1939 to Beecher and Mildred (Campbell) Baker. She dedicated her life as the owner and operator of Millville Restaurant for 40 years.
Evelyn is survived by her children, Tina Zaenkert, E....
Becky Lynn Reed
Aug 20, 2017
Becky Lynn Reed, age 42 of Fairfield, passed away on Sunday, August 20, 2017. Becky was born in Hamilton, Ohio on November 4, 1974 to Danny Reed and Linda (Stailey) Reed.Becky graduated from Ross High School in 1993 and later from Miami University with an Associates Degree.
Becky began her first official job with Angilos Pizza when...
Arlis Wall
Aug 19, 2017
Arlis Wall, age 83 of Hamilton, passed away at Fort Hamilton Hospital on Saturday, August 19, 2017. He was born in Casey Co., Kentucky on July 29, 1934 the son of Jack andEva Jane (Saylers) Wall. On May 15, 1954 he married Lucille Stacy. Arlis was a furniture salesman for many years throughout the Butler County region.
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Laura Rae Cheek
Aug 17, 2017
Laura Rae Cheek, age 38 of Hamilton, passed away on Thursday, August 17, 2017. Laura was born in Hamilton, Ohio on July 25, 1979 to Billy and Connie (Conrad) Maricle. Laura graduated from Talawanda High School Class of ’97. She graduated Miami University with an Associate’s Degree in Business. On September 11, 1999, she married the love of her...
Paul James Price
Aug 17, 2017
Visitation: 08/21/2017 at 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM Rose Hill Burial Park Chapel 2421 Princeton Road Hamilton OH, 45011 Funeral Service: 08/21/2017 at 12:00 PM Rose Hill Burial Park Chapel 2421 Princeton Road Hamilton OH, 45011
Betty Jane Ward
Aug 16, 2017
Betty Jane Ward, age 91, was born May 16, 1926 to Arthur S. Ranke Sr. and Mildred (Buell) Ranke in Hamilton, Ohio. She passed away on August 16, 2017. She married Milford Ward in Bremerton, Washington on January 19, 1945. After raising a family, she was a manger of Aster Court Apt., Germantown and later was employed at the...
Phyllis J. Johnson
Aug 15, 2017
Phyllis J. Johnson, age 77 of Camden, passed away at Bradford Place on Tuesday, August 15, 2017. She was born in Hamilton on December 18, 1939 the daughter of Paul and Linnie (Caudill) Cook. On October 29, 1956 in Kentucky she married Ralph Johnson. Phyllis was an active member of Northside Chapel in Camden.
She is survived...
Donna Faye Defazio
Aug 14, 2017
Donna Faye DeFazio, age 64 of Hamilton, passed away at UC West Chester Hospital on Monday, August 14, 2017. Donna was born in Hamilton, Ohio on January 26, 1953 to Henry Eleton and Ersley (Day) Eleton. On September 20, 1974 in Hamilton, she married David P. DeFazio. Her and David served in Ministry in Willow, Alaska for 3 years....
Crystal J. Graft
Aug 12, 2017
Crystal J. Graft, age 51 of Hamilton, passed away at home on Saturday, August 12, 2017. Crystal was born in Hamilton, Ohio on February 28, 1966 to John and Sue (Archer) Graft. She enjoyed spending time with her family.
Crystal is survived by her love of 20 years, Mike Adams; her children, Steven (Stacy) Sams II, Corey...
Joan R. Morlino
Aug 9, 2017
Joan R. Morlino, age 73 of Hamilton, passed away at Ft. Hamilton Hospital on Wednesday, August 9, 2017. Joan was born in Portsmouth, Virginia on July 21, 1944 to Edward J. Rakowski and Miriam S. Rakowski. Joan was an avid reader. She also was an expert seamstress making items ranging from baby christening gowns to intricate quilted jackets. She...
James Harbaum
Aug 7, 2017
James E. Harbaum, age 73 of Seven Mile, passed away on Monday, August 7, 2017. James was born in Eaton, Ohio on March 28, 1944 to August Harbaum and Stella Estes Harbaum. James married his best friend, Eileen Ann Binegar Harbaum on April 7, 1961.
James is survived by his children, James L. (Sheila) Harbaum, Jean M....
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