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.

Ronald  Joseph Kirk

Ronald Joseph Kirk

Oct 7, 2014

Ronald Joseph Kirk, age 84 of Fairfield passed away at his residence on Tuesday, October 7, 2014 at 8:30 AM. He was born in Hamilton on September 4, 1930 the son of Paul and Ethel (Fant) Kirk. Ronald was employed by Champion International Paper for 40 years, retiring in 1991. On September 20, 1952 in Hamilton he married Philiberta...

Gary  L. Pendergrass

Gary L. Pendergrass

Oct 6, 2014

Gary L. Pendergrass, age 67 of Fairfield, passed away at Mercy Hospital on Monday, October 6, 2014 at 12:40AM. He was born in Hamilton on January 29, 1947 to Clayton and Thelma (Bishop) Pendergrass. Gary was employed at Pepsi Cola Bottling Company in Hamilton, OH, retiring in 2009. He attended Fairfield West Baptist Church, loved watching NASCAR, football, and...

John Hensley

John Hensley

Oct 6, 2014

John M. Hensley, Age 83 of Hamilton, beloved husband and father passed away peacefully into the arms of our Lord on Monday, October 6, 2014 at Hospice of Hamilton. He was born in Clay County, Kentucky on July 16, 1931, the son of the late Isam and Gracie (Grubb) Hensley. He was employed by Champion International as a Supervisor,...

Raleigh  C. Gray

Raleigh C. Gray

Oct 6, 2014

Raleigh C. Gray, age 81 of Hamilton, passed away at Fort Hamilton Hospital on Monday, October 6, 2014. He was born in McKee, KY on August 4, 1933 to Jessie and Bertie (Marcum) Gray. Raleigh was the Owner/Operator of Grays Insulation Company, and he retired in 1995. On June 12, 1959 in Jellico, TN he married Opal Collins, and...

Shirley Patterson

Shirley Patterson

Oct 5, 2014

Shirley Jean Patterson, age 58 of Hamilton, passed away on Sunday, October 5, 2014. She was born in Springfield, OH on July 9, 1956 to Ronald and Jane (Marshall) Willis. On December 12, 1987 she married Dayton Patterson.

She is survived by her husband, Dayton Patterson; children, Robert (Terra) Patterson, Jason (Barb) Patterson, Arica Conley, Chad (Christy)...

Betty  J. Dunmyer

Betty J. Dunmyer

Oct 3, 2014

Betty J. Dunmyer, age 87 of Hamilton, passed away at Fort Hamilton Hospital on Friday, October 3, 2014. She was born in Nicholasville, Kentucky on October 4, 1926 to Hoover and Jessie (Hay) House. On December 26, 1945 she married Gene Dunmyer and together they enjoyed over 68 years of marriage. Betty was employed at the City of Hamilton...

Mildred Hale

Mildred Hale

Oct 3, 2014

Mildred Irene (Scarth) Hale, age 86 a resident of Hamilton, OH passed away Friday, October 3, 2014 at the home of her daughter, Katherine Claxton. She was born in Hamilton, OH on June 11, 1928, the daughter of Lucille (Geisler) and Roy Foster Scarth. Mildred grew up in Hamilton, OH and graduated from Hamilton High School in 1946. On...

Kathleen  E. Cook

Kathleen E. Cook

Oct 1, 2014

Kathleen E. Cook, age 86 of Hamilton passed away at Berkeley Square Retirement Center on Wednesday, October 1, 2014 at 4:27 PM. She was born in Hamilton on October 7, 1927 the daughter of Otto and Emma (Raps) Graf. Kathleen was a member of Redeemer Church. On October 4, 1947 in Hamilton she married Jack D. Cook and he...

Dallinger  "Dale" Pace

Dallinger "Dale" Pace

Sep 30, 2014

Dallinger "Dale" Leon Pace "Pacer", age 52 of Hamilton, passed away on Tuesday, September 30, 2014. He was born in Hamilton on September 6, 1962 to Carl and Doris (Littrell) Pace. Pacer was employed at Royal Paper Stock for 10 years. He was a member of the Butler County Coon Hunter Association.

He is survived by his...

Donald Kettman

Donald Kettman

Sep 29, 2014

Donald Kettman, age 79 of Hamilton, passed away at Doverwood Village on Monday, September 29, 2014. He was born in Hamilton on June 15, 1935 to Clarence and Stella (Sayon) Kettman. On January 7, 1956 in Hamilton he married Hilda Winkeljohann. Don was a lifelong member of St. Peter in Chains Catholic Church, and was a retired Mechanical Draftsman....

Elizabeth  Naomi Wilder

Elizabeth Naomi Wilder

Sep 28, 2014

Elizabeth Naomi Wilder, age 87 of Hamilton, passed away on Sunday, September 28, 2014. She was born in Decatur, Alabama on August 1, 1927 to Luke and Porta (Bernard) Walker. On December 23, 1950 in Hamilton she married Clarence Wilder. She was a member of Princeton Pike Church of God. Elizabeth was loved dearly by her family and many...

Frances  Louise Johnson

Frances Louise Johnson

Sep 22, 2014

Frances Louise Johnson, age 90 of Hamilton, passed away on Monday, September 22, 2014. She was born in London, OH on February 2, 1924 to Vernon and Florence (Price) Huffman. On December 18, 1941 in Chillicothe, OH she married Delbert D. Johnson Sr.

She is survived by her daughters, Sheila (Dan) Spahni and Sandra J. Johnson; daughter-in-law,...

John  D. Kimball

John D. Kimball

Sep 22, 2014

John D. Kimball, age 88 of Somerville, passed away at Woodlands Country Manor on Monday, September 22, 2014.

He was a loving father to Chris Wurzelbacher (Dave), Linda Skelton (Tom), Terry Kimball and Connie McCoy. He was a loving Grandfather and Great Grandfather to many grandchildren. The family would like to thank the staff at Woodland Country...

John  Ralph Sunderhaus

John Ralph Sunderhaus

Sep 21, 2014

John Ralph Sunderhaus, 54, of Morgan Township, Ohio, passed away on the 21st of September, 2014. He was preceded in death by his parents Louis V. and Laura M. (Bloemer) Sunderhaus. He is survived by wife, Rebecca (Kristof) Sunderhaus, his children, Louis and Elizabeth, and his siblings, Edward (Janice) Sunderhaus, Ann (John) Boehm, Elaine (Alan) Lucking, and Phyllis (Robert)...

Benjamin Goodpaster

Benjamin Goodpaster

Sep 21, 2014

Benjamin Kevin Goodpaster, age 28 of Hamilton, passed away on Sunday, September 21, 2014. He was born in Cincinnati on January 11, 1986 to Bill and Patti (Harmon) Goodpaster. Benjamin was employed at Bass Pro Shop. He was a member of University of Cincinnati Police Academy, and served 4 years in the Marine Corps as a Corporal. Ben will...

Nikola Stewart

Nikola Stewart

Sep 20, 2014

Nikola F. Stewart, age 87 of Hamilton, passed away at her home on Saturday, September 20, 2014. She was born in Cincinnati on June 29, 1927 to James and Grace (Gillespie) Goins. On March 29, 1947 in Cincinnati she married John C. Stewart. Nikola’s favorite pastime was sitting on her porch watching her children, and later her grandchildren and...

Teri Winkler

Teri Winkler

Sep 19, 2014

Teri Winkler, age 63 of Hamilton, passed away peacefully in her Wayne Township Home on Friday, September 19, 2014. She was born in Hamilton on October 8, 1950 to Luther and Nora (Cupp) Hacker. On November 13, 1969 she married Phil Winkler.

She is survived by her husband of 45 years, Phil Winkler; a son, Ryan (Bekki)...

Georgie Marcum

Georgie Marcum

Sep 17, 2014

Georgie Marcum, age 79 of Hamilton, passed away at Parkside Nursing Center on Wednesday, September 17, 2014 at 11:00AM. She was born in Hamilton on April 12, 1935 to David and Nannie (Allen) Smith. Georgie was employed at Fort Hamilton Hospital and retired in 1995. On November 25th, 1977 in Hamilton, she married Ralph Marcum. She always put her...

Sadie  Lee (Patrick)  Shepherd

Sadie Lee (Patrick) Shepherd

Sep 16, 2014

Sadie Lee (Patrick) Shepherd, age 93 of Hamilton, passed away at Bradford Place on Tuesday, September 16, 2014. She was born in Clark County, KY on May 8, 1921 to John and Fannie (Walling) Abner. She was a member of First Church of God.

She is survived by her children; Delores Jean Evans, Portia Faye (Richard) Stretch,...

Ora  Lee Marcum

Ora Lee Marcum

Sep 16, 2014

Ora Lee Marcum, age 69 of Hamilton, passed away at Huntington Court on Tuesday, September 16, 2014. She was born in Clay County, Kentucky on January 17, 1945 to Cecil and Lela (Smith) Hibbard. On January 21, 1961 she married Herbert Marcum, whom she loved for 53 years.

She is survived by her husband Herbert, children Eddie...

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