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.

Oswald  P. Demmel

Oswald P. Demmel

May 12, 2014

Oswald P. Demmel, age 78 of Hamilton, passed away at Fort Hamilton Hospital on Monday, May 12, 2014. He was born in Wolfs, Hungary on January 20, 1936 to Tobias and Elizabeth (Bader) Demmel. He immigrated to Germany in 1946 where he met his wife Franzi Greisinger. They were married on October 14, 1958 in Stuttgart, Germany and immigrated...

Jack  A. Lester

Jack A. Lester

May 11, 2014

Jack A. Lester, age 80 of Fairfield, passed away at Hospice of Hamilton on Sunday, May 11, 2014 at 7:37 AM. He was born in Corbin, Kentucky on June 10, 1933 the son of George and Lena (Mooneyham) Lester. Jack was employed as in Press Maintenance at Continental Can for over thirty five years. On December 17, 1955 he...

Martha  E. Smallwood

Martha E. Smallwood

May 8, 2014

Martha E. Smallwood, age 93 of Fairfield, passed away at Fort Hamilton Hospital on Thursday, May 8, 2014. She was born in Manchester, Kentucky on March 15, 1921 to Harve and Laura (Scalf) Jones. She was a charter member of the Fairfield Church of God.

She is survived by her five children, Wayne (Kathie) Smallwood, Dorothy (Bill)...

Wilma  Ruth Hartley

Wilma Ruth Hartley

May 8, 2014

Wilma Ruth Hartley, age 82 of Oxford, passed away at her residence on Thursday, May 8, 2014. She was born in Estel County, KY on April 22, 1932 to Herbert and Mary (Greene) Stone. Wilma was employed at Miami University for 35 years. In her free time, she loved taking care of her animals.

She is survived...

Cinda Tidwell

Cinda Tidwell

May 7, 2014

Cinda Tidwell, age 76 of Hamilton, passed away on Wednesday, May 7, 2014. She was born in Letcher, Kentucky on January 21, 1938 to Jonas and Shelly (Stewart) Meade.

She is survived by her children, Billy Meade, Linda Clark, and Tim Tidwell; grandchildren, Kelli Bowling, Teresa Bowling, Richard Clark, and Shelly Clark; great-grandchildren, Kailee Bowling, and Brayden...

Dorothy  L. Stewart

Dorothy L. Stewart

May 7, 2014

Dorothy L. Stewart, age 91 of Hamilton, passed away at her residence on Wednesday, May 7, 2014 at 8:25AM. She was born in London, KY, on December 18, 1922 to Earl and Mary Vance. She loved flowers and working in her garden. She enjoyed crotchet, cooking, needlepoint, but most of all she loved taking care of all of her...

Roger  Ray Fangman

Roger Ray Fangman

May 7, 2014

Roger Ray Fangman, age 61 of Oxford, passed away at University Hospital Cincinnati on Wednesday, May 7, 2014. He was born in Cincinnati on December 18, 1952 to Larry and Lil (Powell) Fangman. Even though he was taken too soon his goal in life was complete. He was the best husband, father and grandfather.

He is survived...

Douglas  W. Hughes

Douglas W. Hughes

May 5, 2014

age 81 of Fairfield, passed away at his home on Monday, May 5, 2014. He was born in Hamilton, Ohio, on April 15, 1933 to Cecil and Ola Hughes and recently retired from his real estate business, Douglas Realty which became 4% Realty. Doug graduated from Ross High School in 1951. Soon after, he began working with his father...

Sara Gabbard

Sara Gabbard

May 5, 2014

Sara Gabbard, age 70 of Hamilton, passed away at Fort Hamilton Hospital on Monday, May 5, 2014. She was born in Connersville, IN on July 3, 1943 to Ralph and Helen (Weavie) McDaniel. She married Denver Gabbard on April 10, 1979, in Hamilton.

She is survived by her husband, Denver Gabbard; children, Kim (Frank) Unrein, Penny Crouch...

Susan  E. Deems

Susan E. Deems

May 5, 2014

Susan E. Deems, age 70 of Hamilton, passed away on Monday, May 5, 2014. She was born in Lee County, West Virginia on August 12, 1943 to Riley and Hallie (Eldridge) Johnson. Susan retired from Cintas after 10 years. She was a loving mother and grandmother, and a good Christian woman.

She is survived by her children,...

Cheryl  L. (Whitmore)  Bonham

Cheryl L. (Whitmore) Bonham

May 4, 2014

Cheryl L. (Whitmore) Bonham, age 52, passed away on Sunday, May 4, 2014. She was born in Hamilton on June 20, 1961 to Robert and Leah (Payne) Whitmore. Cheryl worked at Beiersdorf Inc. She was a member of the VFW #7670, Eagles #407, and the Moose Lodge #183. Cheryl loved gardening and the outdoors, and was an avid reader....

Toby  Michael (Hobbs)  Weber

Toby Michael (Hobbs) Weber

May 1, 2014

Toby Michael Weber (Hobbs), age 19 of Hamilton, passed away on Thursday, May 1, 2014. He was born in Hamilton on December 30, 1994 to Laurie (O'Donnell) Hobbs. Toby was employed at O’Reilly Auto Parts. He was a student at Miami University majoring in Mechanical Engineering. He enjoyed riding motorcycles, playing with his nephews, and his dog Fawn. Toby...

Robert  G. Schallip

Robert G. Schallip

May 1, 2014

Robert G. Schallip, age 88 of Hamilton, passed away peacefully at his residence where he lived all of his life, on Thursday, May 1, 2014 at 5:30AM. He was born in Hamilton on October 30, 1925 to George and Mary (Kohler) Schallip. Robert attended school in Williamsdale and New Miami graduating from Seven Mile High School in 1943. After...

Catherine  Johanna (Moriarity)  Alfers

Catherine Johanna (Moriarity) Alfers

Apr 30, 2014

Catherine Johannah (Moriarity) Alfers, age 83 of Hamilton, passed away at her residence on Wednesday, April 30, 2014. She was born in Cincinnati on July 8, 1930 to Walter and Hilda (Summe) Moriarity. She attended St. John the Baptist Grade School in Dry Ridge, Ohio and graduated from Mother of Mercy High School in 1948. Catherine married Robert Alfers...

Wendell Clemmons

Wendell Clemmons

Apr 28, 2014

Wendell Clemmons, age 73 of Hamilton, passed away at his home on Monday, April 28, 2014. He was born in Jackson County, Kentucky on January 23, 1941 to Vernon and Drucilla (Gabbard) Clemmons. Wendell owned and operated Hamilton Provision Company for many years. He was an elder and very involved at Millville Avenue Church of God; and loved his...

Wanda  F. Hampton

Wanda F. Hampton

Apr 27, 2014

Wanda F. Hampton, age 77 of Hamilton, passed away on Sunday, April 27, 2014 surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Corbin, Kentucky on September 30, 1936 to Carl and Sarah Elizabeth (Sparks) McCarty. Wanda worked as a bus driver for Edgewood School District for 22 years, retiring in 1998. She was a member of Greenhills United...

Jean Barger

Jean Barger

Apr 22, 2014

Jean Barger, age 90 of New Miami, passed away at Golden Years Nursing Center on Tuesday, April 22, 2014 at 8:45 PM. She was born in Perry County, Kentucky on March 13, 1924 the daughter of Beverly Pryor Bowling and Martha (Napier) Bowling. On March 2, 1946 in Bowlingtown, Kentucky she married Milton "Buck" Barger and he preceded her...

Pauline Croucher

Pauline Croucher

Apr 21, 2014

Pauline Croucher, age 80 of Hamilton, passed away at Fort Hamilton Hospital on Monday, April 21, 2014. She was born in Hamilton on July 18, 1933 to Robert and Lydia (VanWinkle) Egelston. Pauline loved spending time with her family and grandchildren.

She is survived by her daughter, Sherri (Randy) Meyer; son, Kevin (Tina) Croucher; grandchildren, Amber (Mike)...

Fred  C. Toth

Fred C. Toth

Apr 21, 2014

Frederick C. Toth, age 79 of Hamilton, passed away at Mercy Hospital on Monday, April 21, 2014. He was born in Hamilton on October 26, 1934 to Andrew and Anne (Ross) Toth. He graduated from Miami University in 1956 and received his MBA from Xavier University in 1973. Fred served in the United States Air Force and was a...

Peggy Sellers

Peggy Sellers

Apr 17, 2014

Peggy Sellers, age 71 of Hamilton, passed away on Thursday, April 17, 2014. She was born in Cincinnati on February 14, 1943, to William and Ella Mae (Youngblouth) Kramer. Peggy worked at General Electric for many years and turned her hobby of "Flea Marketing" into a successful E-Bay business in her retirement years. She was born on Valentine’s Day,...

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