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.

Christopher  B. French

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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,...

Virginia E. "Ginny" (Mccollom)  Ross

Virginia E. "Ginny" (Mccollom) Ross

Dec 13, 2013

Virginia E. "Ginny" (McCollom) Ross, age 92 of Camden, passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, December 13, 2013 at 01:53PM. She was born in Miamisburg, OH on September 18, 1921 to Marvin and Hazel Blankenship. She attended Middletown High School. Virginia was employed at Champion International Paper Company for 33 years as a crane operator, and as...

Gwendolyn  W. Delong

Gwendolyn W. Delong

Dec 13, 2013

Gwendolyn W. DeLong, age 78 of Fairfield, passed away on Friday, December 13, 2013. She was born in Pittsburgh, PA on November 2, 1935 to Ray and Wilda (Stewart) Williams. Gwendolyn graduated from Hamilton High in 1953. On June 19, 1954 in Hamilton she married John DeLong. Gwendolyn was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother.

She is...

Kathleen Ferguson

Kathleen Ferguson

Dec 13, 2013

Kathleen Ferguson, age 77 of Hamilton, passed away on December 13, 2013. She was born on April 27, 1936 to William and Catherine (Moening) Fischer who both preceded her in death and were waiting to greet her in Heaven with open arms. She was a retired office worker from Champion International Paper. She was a member of St. Peter...

Russell Fields

Russell Fields

Dec 10, 2013

Russell Fields, age 89 of Hamilton, passed away at Fort Hamilton Hospital on Tuesday, December 10, 2013 at 6:55AM. He was born in Franklin Co., IN on March 12, 1924 to Brownlow and Allie (Turner) Fields. Russell was a World War II Veteran and retired form Champion Papers in 1989. He was married to Irene L. Nester on March...

Naomi O'Hara

Naomi O'Hara

Dec 6, 2013

Naomi A. "Shug" O'Hara, age 90 of Hamilton, passed away on Friday, December 6, 2013 at 11:10AM. She was born in Hamilton on February 3, 1923 to Harry and Elsie (Hake) Wolke. On January 25, 1947, she married James O’Hara, Sr. in Hamilton, Ohio. Naomi retired from Pease Homes after 15 years. She was a lifelong member of St....

Adele  Marie Fawns

Adele Marie Fawns

Dec 6, 2013

Love is patient, Love is kind. It does not envy, It does not boast, It is not proud…It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always preserves. I Corinthians 13:4-7.

Adele Marie Fawns, age 60, was born in Hamilton on October 6, 1953 to John E. and Elaine A. Fawns, died December 6, 2013, at Hospice of Blue...

Richard C. "Dick" Brandenburg

Richard C. "Dick" Brandenburg

Dec 4, 2013

Richard C. "Dick" Brandenburg, age 83, of Hamilton, passed away at home on Wednesday, December 4, 2013. He was born in Hamilton on September 24, 1930, to Clyde and Vivian (Black) Brandenburg. He married Joyce Ann Davish on March 29, 1951, in Liberty, IN. Richard retired from ARMCO Coke Plant in 1983.

He is survived by his...

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