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.
Ashley E. Garrett
Sep 9, 2017
Ashley E. Garrett, age 31 of Somerville, passed away at her residence on Saturday, September 9, 2017. Ashley was born in Hamilton, Ohio on May 16, 1986 to Randall Garrett and Stephanie (Lee) Rumpler. Ashley graduated from Talawanda High School and D. Russell Lee in 2004. She loved fishing and playing basketball with her son Luke.
Ashley...
Sharon E. Acore
Sep 9, 2017
Sharon E. Acore, age 51 of Hamilton, passed away on Saturday, September 9, 2017, after surviving cancer, but having a challenging year of related medical issues.
Sharon was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on January 29, 1966 to Charles F. Acore and Eleanor A. (Beaumont) Acore. Sharon grew up in Cincinnati, Ohio and graduated from Oak Hills High...
Evelyn M. Holland
Sep 8, 2017
Evelyn M. Holland, age 83 of Hamilton, passed away at Berkeley Square Nursing Home on Friday, September 8, 2017. She was born in Hamilton on August 25, 1934 the daughter of Houston and Eva (Adams) Holland. Evelyn received her Bachelor’s Degree from Olivet Nazarene University and Master’s Degree from Ball State University. She was employed as an elementary school...
Reba J. Eldridge
Sep 8, 2017
Reba Jean Eldridge, age 80 of Connersville, IN passed away at Reid Health on Friday, September 8, 2017. Reba was born in Kentucky on October 22, 1936 to Lloyd and Florence (Isaacs) Baker. She enjoyed gardening, playing guitar, and spending time with her family.
Reba is survived by her children, Debbie (Arlee) Jones, Everett (Robin) Hunter, Bonnie...
Juanita Burns
Sep 8, 2017
Juanita Burns, age 87 of Harrison, passed away on Friday, September 8, 2017. Juanita was born in Hamilton, Ohio on March 28, 1930 to Squire and Amanda Bishop. She retired from Kroger in Harrison, Ohio. Juanita was a member of Pleasant Run Church of Christ. She enjoyed all styles of dancing, was an avid traveler and will be missed...
Brant Parker
Sep 7, 2017
Brant Parker, age 70 of Hamilton, passed away at home on Thursday, September 7, 2017. Brant was born in Hamilton, Ohio on May 3, 1947 to Wilson and June (Sandlin) Parker. He collected old cars and knives, and enjoyed playing in poker tournaments.
Brant is survived by his children; Brant Parker III, Gina Hudson, and Angela Gregston,...
Dale L. Winkler
Sep 7, 2017
Dale L. Winkler, age 65 of Hamilton, passed away at his residence on Thursday, September 7, 2017. Dale was born in Hamilton, Ohio on April 3, 1952 to Harold Winkler and Bonalee Sirabry Winkler. He married Linda Day on April 29, 1972. Dale retired from Smurfit-Stone as a printer in Middletown, Ohio. He loved fishing, playing softball and coaching...
John L. Weisenberger
Sep 6, 2017
John Lawrence Weisenberger, age 72 of Hamilton, passed away on Wednesday, September 6, 2017. Johnwas born in Hamilton, Ohio on July 27, 1945 to Cyril and Alma Eversmann Weisenberger. He married Donna Johns on August 14, 1965 at St. Veronica Church. John was a lifetime member of St. Julie/ St. Veronica Church. He was a U.S. Airforce Veteran from...
Glenn Rohr
Sep 5, 2017
Glenn D. Rohr, age 63 passed away on Tuesday, September 5, 2017. Glenn was born on March 15, 1954. Funeral service will be held at Brown Dawson Flick Funeral Home, 1350 Millville Avenue, Hamilton, Ohio, on Friday, September 8, 2017 at 1:00. Visitation will be held on Friday, September 8, 2017 from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM at Brown...
Paul E. Grollmus
Sep 5, 2017
Paul E. Grollmus, age 85 of Hamilton, passed away at Hospice of Hamilton on Tuesday, September 5, 2017. Paul was born in Hamilton, Ohio, on May 19, 1932, to William R. Grollmus and Anna Stahlheber Grollmus. He was married to Carol Huesman for 33 years before her death in 1990. Paul was owner of Al-Joe’s Inc. from 1960 until...
Carolyn E. (Rush) Retherford
Sep 4, 2017
Carolyn E. (Rush) Retherford, age 62 of Hamilton, passed away at Doverwood Health Care on Monday, September 4, 2017. Carolyn was born in London, Kentucky on August 15, 1955 to Elbert Rush Sr. and Wanda (Mullins) Rush. Carolyn loved spending time with family, especially her grandchildren.
Carolyn is survived by her children, Doug (Cassie Johnson) Rush and...
Norbert C. Bippus
Sep 3, 2017
Norbert C. Bippus, age 77 of Fairfield, passed away at Hospice of Cincinnati on Sunday, September 3, 2017. Norbert was born in Hamilton, Ohio on September 25, 1939 to Stanley E. Bippus and Frances Dozier Bippus. He graduated from Fairfield High School and was inducted into the Fairfield Athlete Hall of Fame. Norbert served his country in United States...
Thomas G. Harmon
Sep 1, 2017
Thomas G. Harmon, age 76 of Oxford, passed away at his residence on Friday, September 1, 2017. He was born in Hamilton on October 29, 1940 to Walter and Mary (Suldosky) Harmon.
He is survived by his wife, Stella Harmon; children, Mike (Lori) Harmon, Debbie (Keith) Hawkins, Darren Gilmore, Darcy Gilmore, Derick (Holly) Wooley, and Desiree (Michael)...
Linda K. Rosenbalm
Aug 31, 2017
Linda K. Rosenbalm 71, of Hamilton, Ohio recently of Verona, Kentucky passed away suddenly peacefully in her sleep at her home on Thursday, August 31, 2017. She was born to the late Alva and Margaret Arthur Bowman of South Point, Ohio on October 15, 1945.
Linda worked in Environmental Services of Fort Hamilton Hughes Hospital for 37...
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...


