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.
William Honchell
Jan 6, 2014
William E. Honchell, age 83 of Hamilton, passed away at his home on Monday, January 6, 2014. He was born in London, KY on July 18, 1930 to Estill and Wilma (Crook) Honchell. William was a naval veteran of the Korean War, and a Kentucky Colonel. On September 14, 1956 in Hamilton he married Gladys Johnson. William was a...
Juanita A. Hehl
Jan 4, 2014
Juanita A. Hehl, age 80 of Fairfield, passed away Saturday January 4, 2014, at Mercy Hospital. She was born on May 16, 1933, in Hamilton, to Earsley and Mary (Waltner) Rice. On August 15, 1987, she married William M. Hehl. She was a truck driver for Dittman Distributing for over 15 years and retiring in 1984. She was involved...
Ronald Lee Jones
Jan 3, 2014
Ronald Lee Jones, age 68 of Hamilton, passed away on Friday, January 3, 2014. He was born in Hamilton on February 22, 1945 to Jack and Violet (Heagy) Jones. He married Pamela in Fairfield on October 19, 1974. He was a life member of the VFW Chuck Cain Post #7670. Ron founded the VFW Honor Guard and co-founded the...
Aaron Cody Jones
Jan 2, 2014
Aaron Cody Jones, age 20 of Hamilton passed away at University Hospital on Thursday, January 2, 2014 at 1:32 PM. He was born in Hamilton on February 16, 1993 the son of Terry and Diana (House) Jones. Aaron was a 2011 graduate of Fairfield High School.
He is survived by his father, Terry Jones of Hamilton; his...
Leona Wysong
Dec 31, 2013
Leona Wysong, age 96 of Hamilton, passed away Tuesday, December 31, 2013. She was born in New Miami on December 7, 1917 to James and Phebe (Peacock) Kerby. She graduated from Reily High School in 1935. Leona worked at Champion Paper Company for 35 years before retiring on January 1, 1980.
She is survived by her daughters,...
Lillian M. Mastandrea
Dec 31, 2013
Lillian M Mastandrea, age 95 of Hamilton, passed away at Heritage Springs Nursing Home on Tuesday, December 31, 2013 at 02:05AM. She was born in Hamilton on July 1, 1918 to William and Emma (Drummond) Cruse. On March 21, 1935 she married Frank Mastandrea and were married for 69 years. Lillian studied Voice at the Cincinnati Conservatory of Music...
Bessie Sult
Dec 30, 2013
Bessie Sult, age 102 of Fairfield, passed away at Tri-County Extended Care on Monday, December 30, 2013. She was born in Clay Co. on October 4, 1911 to William and Barbara (Eleton) Sandlin. She moved to the Hamilton area when she was 6 years old. She retired from Elder-Beerman after 23 years as a Department Manager and Buyer.
...Christopher B. French
Dec 29, 2013
Christopher B. French, age 38 of Hamilton, passed away at Bethesda Butler Hospital on Sunday, December 29, 2013 at 10:11AM. He was born in Hamilton on January 21, 1975 to David French and Linda (Abner) Davis. Christopher was employed at PM Company as an Electrical Maintenance Technician. He enjoyed working on model airplanes, and restoring antique cars. Christopher loved...
Mary A. Scott
Dec 28, 2013
Mary A. Scott, age 94 of Hamilton, passed away at The Residence at Huntington Court on Saturday, December 28, 2013. She was born in Elton, Wisconsin on March 24, 1919 to James and Sara (Eldridge) Robinson. She lived in Hamilton and Seven Mile for her adult life. She was associated with the Seven Mile chapter of the Pythian Sisters...
Robert J. Leak
Dec 28, 2013
Robert J. Leak, age 71 of Hanover Township passed away at his residence on Saturday, December 28, 2013 after a short but hard-fought battle with cancer. He was born in Hamilton on September 1, 1942 the son of William R. and Genevieve (Czaika) Leak. Robert was a 1959 graduate of Hamilton High School and a veteran of United States...
Marli Elizabeth Rice
Dec 24, 2013
Marli Elizabeth Rice, age 75 of Hamilton passed away at her residence on Tuesday, December 24, 2013 at 9:45 AM. She was born in Kassel, Germany on August 20, 1938 the daughter of William and Anna (Hoffman) Wolfram. Marli was previously employed as the administrative assistant at the Hamilton Chamber of Commerce for twenty years, a legal secretary for...
Johnny Oval Jones
Dec 23, 2013
Johnny Oval Jones, age 82 of Hamilton, passed away on Monday, December 23, 2013 at 6:05AM. He was born in Indiana on May 2, 1931 to Willie and Soretta (Saylor) Jones. Oval was employed as a truck driver for over 30 years. He was also a Veteran of the United States Army from 1949-1954. Johnny enjoyed horses, and listening...
Fredericka Marie Hamann
Dec 21, 2013
A LIFE DEDICATED TO SERVING
Age 94, of Hamilton, peacefully reunited with her husband, Lou, in Heaven on Saturday, December 21, 2013. She was born in Dayton, Ohio on September 12, 1919 the daughter of Paul and Fredricka (Koch) Pumilia. After graduating from the Mercy Hospital School of Nursing, she began her life of service as a...
Mary Juanita Marcum
Dec 20, 2013
Mary Juanita (Garland) Marcum, age 79 of Hamilton, left this life on Friday, December 20, 2013. She was the daughter of Millard and Mary (Minton) Garland; born in Hamilton on May 25, 1934. She attended New Miami Elementary, Seven Mile Elementary, and Hanover High School. After graduating, she went to work at Albers Market. When leaving Albers she went...
James D. Arnett
Dec 20, 2013
James D. Arnett, age 85 of Hamilton, passed away at Kettering Medical Center on Friday, December 20, 2013. He was born in Middletown on February 1, 1928. He married Angela (Feltner) Arnett on May 16, 1988. James was a member of the Free and Accepted Masons of Ohio in Middletown. He was a United States veteran, serving four years...
Donald "Don" G. Mays
Dec 18, 2013
Donald "Don" G. Mays, age 84, was tragically taken on Wednesday, December 18, 2013. He was born in Anderson, Indiana on May 25, 1929 to George and Norma (Miller) Mays. Don was honorably discharged from the U.S. Navy in 1948 after serving on board the USS Ardent, Cowie, Frank E. Evans, and finally the USS Gurke. He was awarded...
Geneva Mcswain
Dec 18, 2013
Geneva L. McSwain, age 89 of Hamilton, passed away on Wednesday, December 18, 2013. She was born in Beattyville, KY on January 13, 1924 to the late James and Bertie (Brandenburg) Hogan. She moved to Hamilton during the war and worked in many factories. While at Champion Paper, she met and married Merle McSwain on April 13, 1946. He...
Stella Evans
Dec 18, 2013
Stella Evans, age 70 of Hamilton, passed away at her home on Wednesday, December 18, 2013. She was born in McKee, KY on October 5, 1943 to William Carl and Hazel (Marcum) Lee. On July 1, 1960 IN Hamilton she married James E. Evans, and they were happily married for 53 years. Stella loved to travel, was extremely generous...
Myrtle Allen
Dec 17, 2013
Myrtle Allen, age 79 of Hamilton passed away on December 17th at Hospice of Hamilton surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Clay County Kentucky on February 24, 1934 to Will and Emmer Wilson. On February 26, 1951 she was united in marriage to Clyde Allen. She retired from Powell’s Convalescent Home.
She was survived...
Jo Ann Baker
Dec 17, 2013
Jo Ann Baker, age 81 of Hamilton passed away at Butler County Care Facility on Tuesday, December 17, 2013 at 10:00 PM. She was born in Hamilton on June 23, 1932 the daughter of Philip and Josephine (Schueler) Baker. Jo Ann was a member of St. Peter in Chains Catholic Church.
She is survived by her sister,...