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.

Margaret  E. Baldwin

Margaret E. Baldwin

Jan 17, 2016

Margaret E. Baldwin, age 63 of Hamilton, passed away at Fort Hamilton Hospital on Sunday, January 17, 2016 at 6:10 PM. She was born in Hamilton on September 4, 1952 the daughter of Paul and Vivian (Wilson) Vennefron. Margaret was employed as a nurse’s aide at Mercy Franciscan at Schroder, retiring in 2004.

She is survived by...

Leon D. "Nut" Chesnut

Leon D. "Nut" Chesnut

Jan 16, 2016

Leon D. "Nut" Chesnut, age 43 of Eaton, passed away at his residence on Saturday, January 16, 2016 at 4:43PM. He was born in Hamilton on February 27, 1972 to Morris Chesnut and Gail (Williams) Adelsperger. Leon was employed at IBEW Local#648 for 25 years. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge of Hamilton, a member of Greenhills...

Roberta Bond

Roberta Bond

Jan 16, 2016

Visitation: 01/22/2016 at 11:45 AM to 12:00 PM Butler County Memorial Park Graveside 4570 Trenton Oxford Road Hamilton OH, 45011 Funeral Service: 01/22/2016 at 12:00 PM Butler County Memorial Park Graveside 4570 Trenton Oxford Road Hamilton OH, 45011

David Wright

David Wright

Jan 12, 2016

David R. Wright, age 59 of Loveland, passed away on Tuesday, January 12, 2016. He was born in Hamilton on May 23, 1956 to Luther and Dorothy (Hume) Wright. David was employed as a printer at Scrip-Safe.

He is survived by his brother, Joe (Charlotte) Wright; sister, Vicki (John) Gumm; a special friend, John Lamplot; and several...

Eddie Sapp

Eddie Sapp

Jan 10, 2016

Eddie Sapp, age 64 of Hamilton, passed away at Mercy Hospital on Sunday, January 10, 2016 at 4:38PM. He was born in Lexington, KY on July 1, 1951 to Tom and Frankie (Lovins) Sapp. On October 24, 1975 in Fairfield, he married Denise Helton, and she preceded him in death in 2014.

He is survived by his...

Lois Schmitz

Lois Schmitz

Jan 9, 2016

Lois Schmitz, age 79 of Hamilton, passed away on Saturday, January 9, 2016. She was born in Hamilton on February 1, 1936 to George and Callie (Wood) Perpingon.

She is survived by her daughters, Karen (Frederick) Hobbs, and Kathy (Timothy Sr.) Patrick; and two grandchildren, Karen Cardeman, and Justin Cardeman. She was preceded in death by a...

Leonard  E. Gipson

Leonard E. Gipson

Jan 8, 2016

Leonard E. Gipson, age 58 of Hamilton, passed away on Friday, January 8, 2016. He was born in Hamilton on November 17, 1957 to Harry and JoAnn (Bunger) Gipson. On May 3, 1980 in Hamilton he married Taryn Rice. Leonard was retired from General Electric after 35 years. He enjoyed fishing, bowling, and playing the guitar. Leonard loved to...

Kenneth  A. Sheehan

Kenneth A. Sheehan

Jan 8, 2016

Kenneth A. Sheehan, age 66 of Hamilton, passed away at West Chester Hospital on Friday, January 8, 2016 at 8:57 PM. He was born in Detroit on January 10, 1949 the son of Kenneth and Helen (Bowman) Sheehan Sr. On August 14, 1971 in Butler County he married Linda Lee Burns. Kenneth was a self-employed entrepreneur.

He...

Robert S. "Jay" Parsley

Robert S. "Jay" Parsley

Jan 8, 2016

Robert S. "Jay" Parsley, age 88, passed away on January 8, 2016 at Berkeley Square. He was born on October 5, 1927 in Laurel County, KY to Robert and Pearl (Cochran) Parsley. Robert retired from Mosler Safe Co. in 1989. He enjoyed metal detecting, woodworking, and had a great sense of humor.

He is the proud father...

"Papa"  Joe Leach

"Papa" Joe Leach

Jan 8, 2016

"Papa" Joe Leach, age 64 of Hamilton, passed away at University Hospital Cincinnati on Friday, January 8, 2016 at 3:55 PM. He was born in Jellico, Tennessee on June 18, 1951 the son of Henry and Ada (Seale) Leach. Joe was the owner and operator of Performance Motorsports and Machine, Leach Brothers Automotive, and Joe Leach Racing Engines. He...

Michael Lamb

Michael Lamb

Jan 5, 2016

Michael Lamb, age 62 of Hamilton, passed away at Bethesda North Hospital on Tuesday, January 5, 2016 at 2:12 PM. He was born in Hamilton on September 20, 1953.

He is survived by his mother, Virginia Lamb; his sister, Marguerite Anne Lamb; and his caregivers He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Bernice Grove; and numerous...

Anna  Mae Loos

Anna Mae Loos

Jan 5, 2016

Anna Mae (Delker) Loos, age 94 of Hamilton, passed away at Westover Retirement Community on Tuesday, January 5, 2016 at 1:04PM. She was born in Hamilton, OH on February 21, 1921 to John and Catherine (Wertz) Becker. Anna was employed at Fort Hamilton Hospital as a switchboard operator for many years. She was a member of St. Julie Billiart...

Dennis  W. Mcknight

Dennis W. Mcknight

Jan 5, 2016

Dennis W. McKnight, age 66 of Hamilton, passed away on Tuesday, January 5, 2016. He was born in Hamilton on July 14, 1949 to Gomer and Freda (Stephens) McKnight.

He is survived by his sons, Dennis McKnight Jr. and Edward McKnight; daughter, Suprina McKnight; grandchildren, Marcus, Keith, Kristen, Zachary, Tabatha, Cody, Hunter, and Ashley; his mother, Freda...

Gene  P. Snyder

Gene P. Snyder

Jan 4, 2016

Visitation: 01/07/2016 at 1:45 PM to 2:00 PM Greenwood Cemetery Graveside 1602 Greenwood Avenue Hamilton OH, 45011 Funeral Service: 01/07/2016 at 2:00 PM Greenwood Cemetery Graveside 1602 Greenwood Avenue Hamilton OH, 45011

Matthew  S. Shope

Matthew S. Shope

Jan 4, 2016

Matthew S. Shope, age 25 of Fairfield, passed away at Mercy Hospital on Monday, January 4, 2016 at 12:45 PM. He was born in Cincinnati on June 2, 1990 to Daniel and Cathy (Stacy) Shope. Matthew was employed as a cook at Wendy’s for the past three years. On August 21, 2015 in Fairfield he married Whitney Imsicke.

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Kimberly  Renee' Fillingane

Kimberly Renee' Fillingane

Jan 4, 2016

Kimberly Renee' Fillingane, age 32 of Middletown, passed away on Monday, January 4, 2016 at 1:40AM. She was born in Hattiesburg, MS on June 16, 1983 to Melvin and Shirley (Harris) Fillingane. She was loved by her children and family very much.

She is survived by her parents, Melvin and Shirley Fillingane; Donna Brehm; Charles Hopkins and...

James  Michael Prall

James Michael Prall

Jan 4, 2016

James Michael Prall, age 61 of Fairfield, passed away on Monday, January 4, 2016. He was born in Hamilton on July 28, 1954 to James Richard and Carol Lee (Wagner) Prall. Jim was gentle and generous soul, who was passionate about life, music, and adventure. He was an avid skydiver, scuba diver, and accomplished guitarist. His passion for life...

James  Thomas Murphy

James Thomas Murphy

Jan 3, 2016

James Thomas Murphy, age 91 of Hamilton, passed away on Sunday, January 3, 2016. He was born in Middletown on February 23, 1924 to George and Laura (Benson) Murphy. On July 19, 1950 he married Ethelyn Stoops. James retired from Sorg Paper Company in Middletown.

He is survived by his wife, Ethelyn Fern Murphy; daughters, Vicki Jarvis,...

Robert  W. Barkley  Sr.

Robert W. Barkley Sr.

Jan 3, 2016

Robert W. Barkley Sr., age 80 of Hamilton, passed away at Hospice of Hamilton on Sunday, January 3, 2016 at 10:46 PM. He was born in Hamilton on February 14, 1935 the son of Oscar and Novella (Davis) Barkley. Robert was employed as lab technician at Hamilton Foundry for 38 years, retiring in 1996. He was a member of...

Gregory  Alan Knodel

Gregory Alan Knodel

Jan 1, 2016

Gregory Alan Knodel, age 38 of Hamilton, passed away on Friday, January 1, 2016 at Fort Hamilton Hospital. He was born in Hamilton on March 25, 1977 to Larry and Connie (Puckett) Knodel. Greg was a 1995 graduate of Hamilton High School, a member of Twinbrook Hills Baptist Church and a former employee at Matandy Steel. He always caught...

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