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.
Martha A. Eversole
Sep 15, 2014
Martha A. Eversole, age 81 of Liberty Township, passed away at Doverwood Village on Monday, September 15, 2014 at 10:16AM. She was born in Laurel Co., KY on December 17, 1932 to Cooney and Grace (North) Reed. Martha was employed at Butler County Care Facility for many years. Her greatest joy in life was spending time with her grandchildren....
Raymond Sandlin
Sep 13, 2014
Raymond Sandlin, age 78 of Hamilton, passed away at his residence on Saturday, September 13, 2014 at 9:18AM. He was born in Harlan Co., KY on June 2, 1936 to Jerry and Amanda (Riley) Sandlin. Raymond was employed at Mosler Safe Company for 37 years, retiring in 1994. While working at Mosler Safe Company, he started his own business...
Hazel Stempfley
Sep 13, 2014
Hazel Stempfley, age 95 of Hamilton, passed away at Hospice of Hamilton on Saturday, September 13, 2014. She was born in Hamilton on November 7, 1918 to Charles and Loretta (Judd) McGuire.
She is survived by her sons, Denny (Sue) Stempfley, and David (Tammy) Stempfley; grandchildren, Rick (Gayl Underwood) Stempfley, Amy (Brian) Garrity, Mallory, and Natalie Stempfley;...
Lois Ritzie
Sep 12, 2014
Lois Ritzie, age 75 of Fairfield, passed away at her residence on Friday, September 12, 2014 at 8:17 AM. She was born in Cincinnati on November 17, 1938 the daughter of Edward and Maisie Margaret (Kramer) Stein. Lois was a 1956 graduate of Hughes High School. After graduation she was employed at AT&T for ten years and then later...
Lillian Rucker
Sep 10, 2014
Lillian M. Rucker, age 88 of Hamilton, passed away at Hospice of Hamilton on Wednesday, September 10, 2014. She was born in Beattyville, KY on October 16, 1925 to George and Rena (Riley) Noland.
She is survived by her children; Sharon Campbell, William (Tari) Rucker, and Charles (Valerie) Rucker, a sister; Norma Mullins, grandchildren; Matthew (Kelly) Rucker,...
Steven L. Reed
Sep 10, 2014
Steven L. Reed, age 57 of Hamilton, passed away at Fort Hamilton Hospital on Wednesday, September 10, 2014 at 06:50PM. He was born in Cincinnati on October 12, 1956 to LeRoy and Patricia (Betts) Reed. Steven was a truck driver for many years. He was an avid fisherman and hunter.
He is survived by his parents, LeRoy...
Walter William Young
Sep 9, 2014
Walter William Young, age 82 of Hamilton, passed away on Tuesday, September 9, 2014. He was born in Hamilton on July 9, 1932 to George and Dora (Gabbard) Young.
He is survived by his beloved; Sandy (Cobb) Young, his children; Kari (Rusty) McDaniel Marianna Wilson, Debbie Hayes, Lisa Marcum, Bob Cobb; 24 grandchildren and great grandchildren; and...
Mary Adams
Sep 8, 2014
Mary Adams, age 72 of Hamilton, passed away on Monday, September 8, 2014. She was born in Hamilton on December 17, 1941 to Milton and Edith (Holland) Born.
She is survived by her sisters, Judy (Charles) Clark, and Linda (Skip) Blaylock; many loving nieces and nephews; and her friends and guardian angels, Penny, Barb, Donna, Sandy, and...
Louise C. Roberts-Mullins
Sep 8, 2014
Louise C. Roberts-Mullins, age 97 of Hamilton, passed away at Berkeley Square Retirement Center on Monday, September 8, 2014. She was born in Garrard County, Kentucky on October 25, 1916 to Andrew and Dora (Hall) Roberts. Louise retired from Ohio Casualty Insurance as an Underwriter after 38 years of service.
She is survived by many nieces, newphews,...
Margaret "Margo" Rosemary Callahan
Sep 6, 2014
Margaret "Margo" Rosemary Callahan, age 51 of Hamilton, passed away at Hospice of Hamilton on Saturday, September 6, 2014 at 02:10AM. She was born in Middletown on June 21, 1963 to Jerry and Bessie (Henry) Barnett. On June 23, 1989, she married David Callahan. Maraget was employed at Rest Care as a CNA and PCP for over nine years....
James Hocking
Sep 6, 2014
James William Hocking, age 58 of Hamilton, passed away at Fort Hamilton Hospital ER on Saturday, September 6, 2014. He was born in Springfield, IL on January 26, 1956 to Merle and Doris (Enlow) Hocking. James was employed at VFP.
He is survived by his wife of 14 years; Sherry Gibson-Hocking, his brother; Jerry Hocking, his children;...
Loretta M. Rezac
Sep 5, 2014
Loretta M. Rezac, age 89 of Hamilton, passed away at Westover Retirement Community on Friday, September 5, 2014 at 5:44 AM. She was born in Cleveland, Ohio on February 27, 1925 the daughter of George and Elizabeth Mraz. Loretta was employed by Butler County for 15 years, retiring in 1990. She was a member of St. Peter in Chains...
Alice Congleton
Sep 2, 2014
Visitation: 09/03/2014 at 8:00 AM to 8:00 AM OH, Funeral Service: 09/08/2014 at 11:00 AM Greenwood Cemetery 1602 Greenwood Avenue Hamilton OH, 45011
George M. Wardrup
Sep 1, 2014
George M. Wardrup, age 80 of Hamilton, passed away on Monday, September 1, 2014. He was born in London, Kentucky on June 18, 1934 to Charlie and Elizabeth (Hubbard) Wardrup. On April 25, 1958 in Hamilton he married Rosetta Hoskins. George was a retired welder from Mosler Safe Company. He was a Kentucky Colonel and a member of the...
Naomi Kay Knox
Sep 1, 2014
(Naomi) Kay Knox, 59, of Seven Mile, Ohio came to the end of her earthly life and began her heavenly one on Monday, Sept. 1, 2014 at the Butler County Care Facility, following a lengthy battle with renal disease. Kay was born July 3, 1955 in Hamilton, Ohio to Frank Nistler and Marlene Black. She graduated from New Miami...
Penny Mchenry
Aug 31, 2014
Penny J. McHenry age 69 of Hamilton, passed away at her home on Sunday August 31, 2014. She was born in Hamilton, Ohio on July 22, 1945 to Hubert and Mildred Singleton. She was raised in Hamilton and graduated from Garfield Senior High in 1963. Penny was a dedicated employee and worked at various local businesses including the Ross...
Blan (Pete) Ballard
Aug 29, 2014
Pete Ballard, age 70 of Fairfield, passed away at Mercy Hospital on Friday, August 29, 2014 at 1:03 AM. He was born in Lynn, Indiana on December 3, 1943 the son of Blan and Lucille (Todd) Ballard. Pete was employed as a press operator at Fisher Body for 30 years, retiring in 1998. On April 21, 1962 in Hamilton...
Gary K. "Dink" Hubbard
Aug 28, 2014
Gary K. "Dink" Hubbard, age 59 of Hamilton, passed away at Fort Hamilton Hospital on Thursday, August 28, 2014 at 12:00PM. He was born in Hamilton on August 23, 1955 to and Emily(Barr) and Hobert Hubbard. He enjoyed his lifelong hobby of tattooing. He loved spending time with his grandchildren and his family.
He is survived by...
Georgene Sue Gahm
Aug 28, 2014
Georgene Sue Gahm, age 78 of Ransom, IL. Passed away peacefully on Thursday ,August 28, at Hospice in Hamilton OH. Georgene was born February 25, 1936 in Streator IL, to parents George and Susan (Bresney) Elko. She attended St Stephens , Streator High School and Normal University. In 1957 she married Richard (Dick) Gahm of Ransom,where she resided most...
Greg Ballinger
Aug 25, 2014
Gregory L. Ballinger, age 58 of Hamilton, passed away on Monday, August 25, 2014. He was born in Hamilton to Ben and Geraldine (Fischer) Ballinger. He was a member of the DAV and the NRA.
He is survived by his wife; Iris Roberta Martins Ballinger, his children; Aubrey Ballinger, Nicholas Ballinger, Erin (Joseph) Soli (nee Ballinger), and...