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.

Tracey  L. Stone

Tracey L. Stone

Mar 22, 2014

Tracey L. Stone, age 39 of Hamilton, passed away peacefully at West Chester Hospital on Saturday, March 22, 2014 at 5:54PM. She was born in South Plainfield, NJ on February 27, 1975 to Jeffrey and Mary (Frye) Schwartz. Tracey was employed at Fairfield North Elementary as a teacher for three years. She was a member of Princeton Pike Church...

Norman Crank,  Jr.

Norman Crank, Jr.

Mar 22, 2014

Norman Crank, Jr., age 76 of Melbourne, Florida passed away at his residence on Saturday, March 22, 2014. He was born in Hamilton on July 27, 1937 the son of Norman and Clyda (Flynn) Crank Sr. Norman was a veteran of the U.S. Army. He was the owner/operator of a rental equipment company and was a member of the...

Charles Popp  Sr.

Charles Popp Sr.

Mar 22, 2014

Charles R. Popp, Sr, age 69 of Hamilton, passed away on Saturday, March 22, 2014. He was born in Hamilton on August 30, 1944 to Raymond and Anna Mae (Daily) Popp. Charles was Corpsman in the United States Navy during the Vietnam Era. He retired from Smart Paper after 42 years. Charles was the AmVets Post #2 Honor Guard...

Domenica  "Domma" Reece

Domenica "Domma" Reece

Mar 22, 2014

Domenica "Domma" Reece, age 86 of Hamilton, passed away on Saturday, March 22, 2014. She was born in Hamilton on December 2, 1927 to Angelo and Rose (Carito) Arminio. Domma spent most of her life caring for others as a wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She was an attentive listener, always up for adventure and arguably the best cook...

Alpha Hume

Alpha Hume

Mar 21, 2014

Alpha Hume, age 83 of Hamilton, passed away on Friday, March 21, 2014. She was born in East Bernstadt, KY on January 11, 1931 to Jay and Maud (Allen) Napier. Alpha was employed at Champion Paper Company for 23 years retiring in 1996.

She is survived by her husband Donnie Hume, of Hamilton, one son Larry (Sue)...

James  R. Scheffler

James R. Scheffler

Mar 19, 2014

James R. Scheffler, born August 10, 1943 in Zanesville, OH, died on March 19, 2014 at Westover Retirement Center in Hamilton, OH. He married Laura Jane (McDonald) on December 10, 1966. He served in the United States Navy, and was honorable discharged in 1972. He gave his concerted efforts to Valvoline Oil Company for 30 years, retiring in August,...

Virginia  Rose Johnson

Virginia Rose Johnson

Mar 19, 2014

Virginia Rose Johnson passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on March 19, 2014. Virginia was born on July 13, 1930 in Wendell, Idaho, on a dairy farm. While attending Idaho State University she met her one true love George Johnson. Virginia and George married and permanently settled in Hamilton, Ohio in 1975. There they became active and devoted...

Vickie  S. Barnes

Vickie S. Barnes

Mar 18, 2014

Vickie S. Barnes, age 65 of Middletown, passed away at the Fort Hamilton Hospital on Tuesday, March 18, 2014. She was born in Hamilton on May 4, 1948 to Bert and Mary (Hensley) Croucher. On September 2, 1967 she married Merle G. Barnes. She was a dedicated member of Calvary Christian Center.

She is survived by her...

Charles  Fredrick Faraci

Charles Fredrick Faraci

Mar 17, 2014

Charles "Rick" Faraci, age 53 of Hamilton, passed away on Monday, March 17, 2014. He was born in Aiken, South Carolina, on June 20, 1960 to Jean and Elizabeth (Cantrell) Faraci. Rick graduated from Aiken High School, and attended Clemson University, where he graduated with a degree in Chemical Engineering. He was blessed with a brilliant mind, an infectious...

Ruth  Ann Rigsby

Ruth Ann Rigsby

Mar 15, 2014

Ruth Ann Rigsby, age 57 of Hamilton, passed away on Saturday, March 15, 2014. She was born in Reading, Ohio on April 19, 1956 to Robert and Kate (Fangman) Rigsby.

She is survived by her mother, Kate Volmer; father, Robert J. Rigsby, Sr.; siblings, Robert J. (Pilar) Rigsby, Jr and Mary Cathrine (Jeff) North; and many nieces...

Minnie Lawson

Minnie Lawson

Mar 14, 2014

Minnie Lawson, age 78 of Hamilton, passed away suddenly due to an automobile accident on Friday, March 14, 2014. She was born in Harlan, Kentucky on February 8, 1936 to Wiley and Carrie Bright. She dedicated her life to God, her family, and to her church. She worked at Hydes Resturant as a waitress for 52 years. She was...

George  L. Robertson  Jr.

George L. Robertson Jr.

Mar 14, 2014

George L. Robertson Jr., age 79 of Hamilton, passed away at his residence on Friday, March 14, 2014 at 12:15 PM. He was born in Hamilton on March 15, 1934 to George and Dorothy (Brummitt) Robertson. George was a retired United States Air Force Veteran of 20 years. He was a member of AMVETS Post #71, American Legion Post...

Robert  L. Carson

Robert L. Carson

Mar 12, 2014

Robert L. Carson, age 85 of Hamilton, passed away at his residence on Wednesday, March 12, 2014.

He is survived by his wife Lilly "Lani" Carson, of Hamilton; children Victoria Cross, Garey Carson, Lester Combs, and Norman Combs; and sister June (Edwin) Gibson.

Private services will be held at the convenience of the family.

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Mary  Elizabeth Cleaver

Mary Elizabeth Cleaver

Mar 12, 2014

Mary Elizabeth Cleaver, 91, of Hamilton, Ohio passed away peacefully early Wednesday morning, March 12, 2014 at Berkeley Square Retirement Community. She was born February 17, 1923, in Hamilton, Ohio to John O. and Zarelda (McKhann) Fry. Mrs. Cleaver received her Bachelor’s Degree in Education at Miami University in Oxford, Ohio. Mrs. Cleaver was married on May 4, 1946...

Elbert  "Squint" Barrett

Elbert "Squint" Barrett

Mar 11, 2014

Elbert "Squint" Barrett, age 79 of Hamilton passed away at Berkeley Square Health Care on Tuesday, March 11, 2014 at 11:12 AM. He was born in Manchester, Kentucky on January 5, 1935 the son of Gilbert and Emma (McComb) Barrett. Elbert was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps during the Korean Conflict from 1953 to 1956 and he...

Dennis Withers

Dennis Withers

Mar 11, 2014

Dennis Withers was born on July 6, 1947 in Hamilton, Ohio. He passed away on March 11, 2014 from a long battle with cancer due to exposure of Agent Orange he acquired while serving in the United States Army during the Vietnam War, from 1966-1968.

He is survived by his son, Michael Withers, of Phoenix, Arizona, daughter...

Virginia Lee "Ginny" Lewis

Virginia Lee "Ginny" Lewis

Mar 10, 2014

Virginia Lee "Ginny" Lewis, age 80 of Hamilton passed away at Hospice of Hamilton on Monday, March 10, 2014 at 1:30 AM. She was born in New Miami on February 24, 1934 the daughter of James and Nora (Durham) Childs. Ginny attended New Miami and Hamilton High Schools, and received her GED at age 40. She was employed at...

William F. "Bill" Isaacs

William F. "Bill" Isaacs

Mar 8, 2014

William F. "Bill" Isaacs, age 83 of New Miami, passed away at Fort Hamilton Hospital on Saturday, March 8, 2014 at 4:18 PM. He was born in New Miami on May 15, 1930 the son of William Turner Isaacs and Laurabelle Thompson. Bill was employed at Armco Steel for 42 years, retiring in 1992. On December 27, 1950 in...

Doris  Ann Smith

Doris Ann Smith

Mar 7, 2014

Doris Ann Smith, age 58 of Oxford, passed away at Liberty Nursing Center of Oxford on Friday, March 7, 2014. She was born in Hamilton on December 10, 1955 to Ray and Birdie (Smallwood) Smith. Doris was a member of Auburn Old Time Holiness Church.

She is survived by her mother, Birdie Smith; sisters, Josephine (A.B) Gray,...

Wanda  F. Smith

Wanda F. Smith

Mar 7, 2014

Wanda F. Smith, age 68 of Hamilton passed on March 7, 2014. Visitation will be from 10 AM until time of service at 11 AM on Wednesday at Greenwood Cemetery Chapel.

Visitation: 03/12/2014 at 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM Greenwood Cemetery Chapel 1602 Greenwood Avenue Hamilton OH, 45011 Funeral Service: 03/12/2014 at 11:00 AM Greenwood Cemetery Chapel 1602...

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