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.
Joan Johnson
Jun 10, 2014
Joan Johnson, age 78, of Hamilton, Ohio, died peacefully on June 10, 2014. Joan was born in Richmond, Virginia on April 23, 1936 to Walter Foster and Edna Arlene Lipford. She was the youngest of three girls and looked up to her sisters Mary Cornelia Pribble and Ann Heffley Hutchinson who preceded her in death. Joan attended Collegiate School...
Clyde Croucher
Jun 9, 2014
Clyde Croucher passed away at his home on Monday June 9, 2014. He was born July 8, 1925 in Hamilton, Ohio, the son of William Earl and Sarah (Creech) Croucher. He married Joy Lavon Miller on October 18, 1947 at the First Church of God and had 66 years together. He retired as a Supervisor from Champion International, Hamilton,...
Gloria M. Rucker
Jun 7, 2014
Gloria M Rucker, age 66 of Hamilton, passed away at Fort Hamilton Hospital on Friday, June 6, 2014. She was born in Hamilton on February 22, 1948 to William and Grace (Youngblood) Frazier.
She is survived by her children, Donna (Leon), Susan (Chris), Carol, Caroline and Thomas (Brittney); step children, Richard (Lindsey), Jeanne (Jeff), Lynn (Matt) and...
Robert Paul Adams
Jun 7, 2014
Robert Paul Adams, age 93 of Hamilton, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, June 7, 2014, surrounded by his loving wife and family. He was born in Harlan County, KY on March 16, 1921 to Charles and Frances (McConnel) Adams. On November 14, 1941 in London, KY he married Geneva Adams, the love of...
Carrie Emma Dayhoff
Jun 7, 2014
Carrie Emma Dayhoff, age 91 of Hamilton, passed away at home, surrounded by her family, on Saturday, June 7, 2014. She was born in Highfield, MD on February 15, 1923 to Harry and Elsie (Willard) Baker. In 1942 Carrie married Harry Smith, he passed away in 1958. On March 18, 1960 she married Mervin Dayhoff; deceased April 24, 2013....
Thomas E. Timmer
Jun 7, 2014
Thomas E. Timmer, age 57 of Hamilton, passed away on Saturday, June 7, 2014. He was born in Hamilton on January 20, 1957 to Thomas Timmer and Jane (Crank) Allen.
He is survived by his brother, Steve (Linda) Timmer; sister, Joyce Wells; fiancé Joni Johnson; daughters, Lori (Steve) Walker, Tiffany Hamblen, Amber Boeing, and Samantha (Donald) Wells;...
Juanita O'Donohoe
Jun 7, 2014
Juanita O'Donohoe, age 82 of Hamilton, passed away at Hospice of Hamilton on Saturday, June 7, 2014. She was born in Hamilton on February 9, 1932, the daughter of Raymond and Alberta (Mick) Richter. Juanita was educated in St. Veronica School, and graduated from Notre Dame High School in 1950. On August 1, 1962 she married Maurice F. O’Donohoe...
Betty L. Weber
Jun 6, 2014
Betty L. Weber, age 61 of Somerville, passed away on Friday, June 6, 2014. She was born in West Carrolton, OH on August 4, 1952 to William and Zelma (Brewer) Ledger. On September 22, 1984 in Hamilton she married Daniel Weber. Betty loved to travel, and spending time with her family, especially her grandkids.
She is survived...
Candace Ann Wittman
Jun 5, 2014
Candace Ann Wittman, age 69 of Hamilton, Ohio died on June 5, 2014 after a brief but devastating illness. She was born October 26, 1944, the oldest child of Stewart and Martha Jones, who preceded her in death. A 1962 graduate of Hamilton Taft High School, she attended MacMurray College, Jacksonville, IL, and Miami University, and was a graduate...
Mary Louise Moon
May 31, 2014
Mary Louise Moon, age 66 of Fairfield, passed away on Saturday, May 31, 2014. She was born in Brundidge, AL on August 11, 1947 to Walter and Annie (Neal) Flowers. Mary retired from Ohio Casualty after over 30 years of service. She was a faithful member of Mt. Ebal United Holy Church.
She is survived by her...
Ben C. Ballinger Ii
May 31, 2014
Ben C. Ballinger II, age 41 of Hamilton, passed away at Hospice of Hamilton on Saturday, May 31, 2014. He was born in Hamilton on June 5, 1972 to Ben and Geraldine (Fischer) Ballinger. On September 16, 2000 in Hamilton he married Maribeth Owens. He was veteran of the U.S. Army Reserves. Ben was employed as a Butler County...
Hubert Barrett
May 31, 2014
Hubert H. Barrett, age 71 of Fairfield, passed away at home on Saturday, May 31, 2014 at 11:43 AM. He was born in Hamilton on February 18, 1943 to Gilbert and Emma (Mchone) Barrett. In 1963 he married Diane C. Hensler. Hubert was employed at the City of Hamilton for 23 years. Hubert was a lifelong member of the...
Alma Statum
May 29, 2014
Alma (Back) Statum, age 80 of Oxford, went home to be with The Lord on Thursday May 29, 2014 at Woodlands Country Manor. She was born in Letcher County, KY on September 10, 1933 to Henry and Martha (Melton) Back. Alma was employed as a housing manager at Miami University for over 20 years. Alma loved her church, Faith...
Robert C. Gehrman
May 29, 2014
Robert C. Gehrman, age 86 of Hamilton, passed away at Fort Hamilton Hospital on Thursday, May 29, 2014 . He was born in Hamilton on March 3, 1928 to Carl and Mary (Philles) Gehrman. Robert was an artist, a restaurant manager, and also a shoe salesman for Tom McCans shoe store. He was a member of St. Julie Billiart...
Emerick S. (Rick) Gross
May 28, 2014
Emerick S. Gross (Rick), age 82, died on Wednesday, May 28, 2014. He was born in Hamilton on October 6, 1931 to Stephen and Elizabeth (Furtner) Gross. In 1976 he married Jeanne Krumer who preceded him in death in 2002. He graduated from Hamilton Catholic High School in 1949 and from the University of Cincinnati in 1954 earning a...
James Edward Williams
May 27, 2014
James Edward "Jimmy Jam" Williams, age 54 passed away at UC Hospital on Tuesday, May 27, 2014. He was born in Hamilton on April 11, 1960, the son of Dennis Earl and Margaret (Hoke) Williams.
He is survived by his parents, Margaret Arnold and Dennis Earl Williams; six children, Jelane (Mark Jackson) Gay, Shauna Hyatt, Roxanne Deems...
Linda Lou Marcum
May 26, 2014
Linda Lou Marcum, age 74 of Seven Mile, passed away at Hospice of Hamilton on Monday, May 26, 2014. She was born on March 5, 1940 to George and Florence (Steele) Parker.
She is survived by her children, JoAnn Bertsch and Michael Marcum; grandchildren, Sara, Ashlee, Taylor, Dalton, Aaron, Justin and Brooke; 5 great grandchildren; and brothers,...
Rl "Bud" Pence
May 24, 2014
RL "Bud" Pence, age 87, passed away Saturday, May 24, 2014, at Westover Retirement Community.
Private services held at the convenience of the family.
Visitation: Private Funeral Service: PrivateGary Cox
May 24, 2014
Gary R. Cox, age 63 of Trenton, passed away at Atrium Medical Center on Saturday, May 24, 2014 at 06:58AM. He was born in Hamilton on December 25, 1950 to Harold and Mary Margaret (Fraley) Cox. On February 20, 1971 he married Betty Feltner. He served in the United States Navy from 1970-1974. Gary retired from Champion Paper in...
Donna Louise Young
May 17, 2014
Donna Louise Young, age 72 of Hamilton, passed away on Saturday, May 17, 2014. She was born in Hamilton on February 4, 1942 to Charles and Marjorie (Lentz) Richardson. Donna was retired from Butler County Job and Family Services.
She is survived by her daughter, Tanya Wagers; sons, David (Deborah) Brumer and William Fitzpatrick; grandchildren, Amber Presta,...