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.
Mary "Kathy" Katherine Kirby
Sep 26, 2016
Mary "Kathy" Katherine (Daniels) KIRBY, age 60, of Hamilton, OH passed away early Monday morning on September 26, 2016, at her home in Hamilton, OH. Kathy was born on October 21, 1955, in Cincinnati, OH, the Daughter of Luther and Mary (Gabbard) Daniels.
On February 27, 1988 Kathy married her true soul mate, Michael Patrick Kirby in...
Brenda Halcomb
Sep 26, 2016
Brenda Halcomb, age 59 of Hamilton, passed away on Monday, September 26, 2016. Brenda was born in Hamilton, Ohio on June 11, 1957 to Steve Halcomb and Ethel (Lunsford) Halcomb.
Brenda is survived by her daughter, Missy (Steve) Finan; granddaughter, Aria Finan; lifelong companion, Gary Shepard; siblings, Eula "Tiny" (Joe) Minelli, Robert Halcomb, and Pam (Ray) Worley;...
Howard "Glenn" Napier
Sep 26, 2016
Howard "Glenn" Napier, age 78 of Hamilton, passed away on Monday, September 26, 2016 surrounded by his family. Glenn was born June 9, 1938 in Chavies, Kentucky to Taylor Napier and Mae (Whitaker) Napier. Glenn attended Buckhorn High School graduating as Valedictorian of the class of 1957. He attended Berea College in Berea, KY before transferring to Miami University....
Betty S. Howard
Sep 25, 2016
Betty Sue Howard, age 66 of Fairfield, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, September 25, 2016. Betty was born in Manchester, Kentucky on November 2, 1949 to Herman and Sarah (Moore) Howard.
Betty is survived by her brothers, James (Devonna) Howard, William Howard, Dale Wayne (Jackie) Howard; her nieces and nephews, Deanne,...
Gary Ray Fritz
Sep 24, 2016
Gary Ray Fritz, age 44 of Fairfield, passed away on Saturday, September 24, 2016. Gary was born in Hamilton, Ohio on May 9, 1972, the son of Clyde Fritz and Patricia (Hall) Weber. Gary was an avid Bengals fan and he enjoyed listening to heavy metal music.
Gary is survived by his mother, Patricia (Len) Weber, of...
Virgil Lawrence Amburgy
Sep 24, 2016
Virgil Lawrence Amburgy Surrounded by his loved ones on Saturday, September 24, 2016, his final day was peaceful. He left quietly at 7:30 p.m. and entered into his rest with Jesus Christ and a host of family and friends in Heaven.
Virgil L. Amburgy, of Fairfield, was born in Lerose, Kentucky on August 1, 1927, to Cuba...
Patricia L. Parrish
Sep 22, 2016
Patricia L. Parrish, age 74 of Hamilton, passed away on Thursday, September 22, 2016. Shewas born in Hamilton, Ohio on September 15, 1942 to Raymond and Hattie (Lewis) Gates. On February 14, 1996 she married in Indianapolis, IN to William Parrish, who preceded her in death in 2010.
Patricia is survived by her siblings, Douglas Gates, Greg...
Helen (Prueitt) Betz
Sep 21, 2016
age 97, passed away on September 21, 2016, at Hospice of Hamilton. Helen was born in Hinton, WV, on June 10, 1919, to William and Martha (Hughes) Preston. She graduated from Hamilton High School in 1937 and retired from Pease Co. in 1982. Helen enjoyed traveling, playing cards with friends, and reading; but her greatest pleasure was spending time...
Lois A. Hubbard
Sep 19, 2016
Lois A. Hubbard, age 81 of Franklin, passed away at her residence on Monday, September 19, 2016. Lois was born in Crab Orchard, Kentucky on April 25, 1935 to Malachi Hopkins and Mae (Hampton) Hopkins. She also worked at Fort Hamilton Hospital for 9 years. Lois also played the piano for 27 years at the Highway of Holiness Church....
Shirley Louise Evans
Sep 19, 2016
Shirley Louise Evans, age 79 of Hamilton, passed away at Hospice of Hamilton on Monday, September 19, 2016. Shirley was born in Owsley County, KY on June 20, 1937 to Fred and Cynthia (Hall) McIntire. On July 12, 1952 in Kentucky she married James Evans who preceded her in death on March 14, 1998. Shirley was a life member...
Robert Maher
Sep 18, 2016
Robert Maher, age 83 of Hamilton, passed away at Fort Hamilton Hospital on Sunday, September 18, 2016. Robertwas born in Fayettville, Ohio on February 5, 1933 to Robert W. and Florence (Minzler) Maher. Bob enjoyed woodworking. He retired from Diebold Safe Co. after 40 years. Bob served his country in the US Navy from 1952-1956.
Robert is...
Dan "Bud" Noe
Sep 18, 2016
Dan "Bud" Noe, age 80 of Hamilton passed away on Sunday, September 18, 2016. He was born on December 25, 1935 the son of Dan and Eliza (Gross) Noe. Bud was a veteran of the United States Army from 1955 to 1956. He was self-employed as a contractor, was a tool and dye maker at Deerfield Manufacturing, and retired...
Barbara Deaton
Sep 16, 2016
Barbara Deaton, age 75 of Hamilton, passed away at Hospice of Hamilton on Friday, September 16, 2016. Barbara was born in Wooton, Kentucky on August 1, 1941 to Kenneth and Eva (Wooton) Hoskins.
Barbara is survived by her husband of 55 years, Roland Deaton; her daughters, Leslie (Jeff) Twardowski and Tracey (Mark) Cunningham; her grandchildren, Thomas and...
Cledith Riley
Sep 14, 2016
Cledith Marie Riley, age 73 of Middletown, passed away on Wednesday, September 14, 2016. Cledith was born in Leslie County, Kentucky on May 31, 1943 to Carlo Hollen and Arey (Crawford) Hollen.
Cledith is survived by her children, Sandra Faye Collins, Roberta Eunice Hollen, Roy Wayne Hollen, and Connie Schoentube; six grandchildren; and two great grandchildren Cledith...
Harold Winkler
Sep 14, 2016
Harold Winkler, age 86 of Hamilton, passed away at his residence on September 14, 2016, at 10:58pm. Harold was born in Hamilton, Ohio on August 18, 1930 to William H. Winkler and Ella Mae (Ogelsby) Winkler. He worked at Champion Paper Company for 40 years, retiring in 1992. He was a lifetime member of Monkeys Mutual Aid #1, Moose...
Cledith Sizemore
Sep 10, 2016
Cledith Sizemore, 96, of Hamilton passed away at Hawthorn Glen Nursing Center on Saturday, September 10, 2016 at 2:42 AM. She was born in Wellsville, Ohio on June 26, 1920 the daughter of Edward and Margaret (Gray) Hollen.
She is survived by her daughter, Wilma Stein of Indianapolis; and three granddaughters, Paula, Missy, and Margaret. She was...
James W. Conlin
Sep 9, 2016
James W. Conlin, age 80 of Hamilton, passed away on Friday, September 9, 2016. He was born in Hamilton on April 5, 1936 the son of William and Bertha (Meyers) Conlin. James was a 1954 graduate of Hamilton Catholic High School and was a veteran of the United States Army from 1959 to 1961. He was employed as a...
Gene Ragan
Sep 9, 2016
Gene Edward Ragan, age 76 of Hamilton, passed away on Friday, September 9, 2016. Gene was born in Hamilton, Ohio on October 16, 1939 to Crabill and Negil (Bryant) Ragan. Gene was a member of Faith Pentecostal Church. He retired from the Fairfield Township Police Department in 2005 and also worked for and retired from the Hamilton City Water...
Tammy Jo Kranbuhl
Sep 8, 2016
Tammy Jo Kranbuhl, 59, of Hamilton, passed away on September 08, 2016. She was born in Hamilton on September 3, 1957 the daughter of Grover and Donna Joy (Hall) Mills.
She is survived by one daughter, Skylinn (Wes Grant) Mills; one grandson, Blake Schuler; her mother, Donna Joy Mills; two sisters, Shirley (Frank) Shipley and Melody (Bobby)...
Mary Clear
Sep 8, 2016
Mary Lou Clear, age 90 of Hamilton, passed away on Thursday, September 8, 2016. Marywas born in Hamilton, Ohio on April 2, 1926 to Harvey Saurber and Margaret (Kirsch) Saurber. Mary Lou was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. She was the President and CFO of Fin-Pan Inc. She enjoyed traveling, sewing, cooking, and spending time with her...


