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.
David Lee Dillingham
Jul 4, 2013
David Lee Dillingham, age 60 of Hamilton passed away at his residence, with his family at his side, on Thursday, July 4, 2013 at 9:00 PM, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born in Cincinnati on October 3, 1952 the son of Carl Donald and Shirley Mae (Harlan) Dillingham. David was a co-owner of Tri-State Concrete. On...
Karen R. Hogan
Jul 3, 2013
Karen R. Hogan, age 69 of Hamilton, passed away at Berkeley Square on Wednesday, July 3, 2013. She was born in Hamilton on June 6, 1944 to Herbert and Ruth (Wilson) Cox. Karen was employed as a secretary at Patrick Financial Corporation. She was a 1962 graduate of Garfield High School, and a 1966 graduate of the Christ Hospital...
Heather Lee Collins
Jul 3, 2013
Heather Lee Collins, age 50 of Fairfield, passed away on Wednesday, July 3, 2013. She was born in Mariemont, OH on April 4, 1963 to Donald and Mary Lou (Melter) Collins.
She is survived by her mother, Mary Lou Collins; two sisters, Paige (Matthew) Richardson, and Victoria Collins; a brother, Sean (Sharon) Collins; a niece, Mikaela Meyer;...
Bernice Lobuono
Jul 3, 2013
Bernice LoBuono, age 93 of Hamilton passed away at Golden Years Health Care on Wednesday, July 3, 2013 at 12:20 PM. She was born in Eglon, Kentucky on February 26, 1920 the daughter of Zaccheus and Eugenia (Walker) Carpenter. Bernice was employed as a paper sorter at Champion International Paper for 34 years, retiring in 1982. On September 9,...
Monetta Clark Helton
Jul 1, 2013
Monetta Clark Helton, 86, of Charlottesville, Virginia left this life for her heavenly home on Monday, July 1, 2013. She was born on Valentine’s Day in 1927 in Cumberland, Kentucky to the late Bradley and Lucinda (Morris) Clark. Her husband, David C. Helton; her five sisters, Rhodelia Morris, Viola Bullock, Mildred Roberts, Christina Palmer, and Bonnie Fields, and one...
Mary Lou (Nee Flaig) Wiltse
Jun 29, 2013
Mary Lou (nee Flaig) Wiltse, age 63 of Montgomery, passed away at Hospice of Blue Ash on Saturday, June 29, 2013. She was born in Hamilton on March 20, 1950 to Donald and Arleen (Flick) Flaig. Mary Lou was a 1968 graduate of Stephen T. Badin High School. She was a member of the Good Shepherd Catholic Church in...
Nathan L. Howard
Jun 27, 2013
Nathan L. Howard, age 42 of Toledo, passed away at Hospice of Northwest Ohio on Thursday, June 27, 2013 at 8:19 AM. He was born in Covington, Kentucky on April 30, 1971 to Janyce (Crawford) and Mitchell Howard. Nathan was employed as an EMT for Medcorp for seven years.
He is survived by his daughter, Rachael Hyden-Howard...
Lewis M. Bayer
Jun 26, 2013
Lewis M. Bayer, age 84 of Fairfield passed away at Hospice of Hamilton on Wednesday, June 26, 2013 at 3:50 AM. He was born in Cincinnati on May 13, 1929 the son of Fred and Alma (Smith) Bayer. Lewis was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War from 1948 to 1952, where he served in...
Glen E. Barnhill
Jun 24, 2013
Glen E. Barnhill, age 68 of Liberty Township passed away at his residence on Monday, June 24, 2013 at 7:15 PM. He was born in Walden, Kentucky on March 10, 1945 the son of Earl and Nana Lee (Bryant) Barnhill. Glen was employed as a draftsman at Hamilton Tool for 22 years and at Black Clawson for 7 years,...
Elma Truster
Jun 24, 2013
Elma Truster, age 91 of Seven Mile area, passed away Monday, June 24, 2013. She was born in Hamilton on March 22, 1922, to Joseph and Elizabeth (Herndan) Heet. She was an advisor for the 4H Electric Club and 4H Sewing Club. She was the secretary for the U Go I Go Club in Reily, Ohio. Elma worked at...
Van P. Reasch
Jun 23, 2013
Van P. Reasch, age 80 of Fairfield, passed away at UC Health Drake Center on Sunday, June 23, 2013. He was born in Hamilton on April 23, 1933 to John and Gladys (Hawkins) Reasch. Van was retired from White City Auto Parts. He was a member of the AmVets Post 71 in Fairfield, and the VFW #1069 in Fairfield....
Rita C. Hileman
Jun 23, 2013
Rita C. Hileman, age 94 of Somerville, passed away at Woodlands Country Manor on Sunday, June 23, 2013. She was born in Hamilton on April 10, 1919 to Timothy and Clara (Renners) Hoelle. On July 1, 1939 at St. Veronica’s Church in Hamilton she married Elmer Hileman, and they were happily married for 62 years. Rita was a devoted...
James H. Guffey, Sr.
Jun 22, 2013
James H. Guffey, Sr, age 66 of Hamilton, passed away at his residence on Saturday, June 22, 2013. He was born in Hazard on January 3, 1947 to Red and Sophie (Hamilton) Guffey. James was a veteran of the U.S. Army. In 1970 he married Sylvia Feltner. James worked at Champion Paper for over 40 years. He managed a...
Gerald K Glidewell Jr
Jun 20, 2013
Gerald K Glidewell Jr., age 75 of Hamilton, passed away at Fort Hamilton Hospital on Thursday, June 20, 2013. He was born in Hamilton on December 10, 1937 to Gerald and Cecelia (Raisch) Glidewell Sr. On December 26, 1958 in Morning Sun, OH he married Pat Poling, and they were married for 54 years. He graduated from Oxford McGuffey...
Oma Grubb
Jun 18, 2013
Oma Grubb, age 88 of Hamilton passed away at Huntington Court on Tuesday, June 18, 2013 at 12:10 AM. She was born in Manchester, Kentucky on June 22, 1924 the daughter of James and Mary Jane (Hoskins) Baker. In August, 1946 in Manchester, she married Oscar Grubb, and he preceded her in death in 1978.
She is...
James N. Edds
Jun 18, 2013
James N. Edds, age 73 of Fairfield, passed away at Hospice of Hamilton on Tuesday, June 18, 2013 at 7:40AM. He was born in Hamilton on June 17, 1940 to Houston and Senora (Loftice) Edds. James was employed as a truck driver for McLean and ABF Trucking for 30 years, retiring in 2001. He served in the United States...
Fannie E. Kelley
Jun 16, 2013
Fannie E. Kelley, age 82 of Hamilton, passed away at her residence on Sunday, June 16, 2013. She was born in McKee on May 2, 1931 to Delbert and Spicy (Harrison) King. On January 20, 1951 in Liberty, Indiana she married Edward R. "Papal" Kelley, and they were happily married for 58 years.
She is survived by...
Delbert Mallicote
Jun 16, 2013
Delbert Mallicote, age 93, passed away at Chesterwood Village on Sunday, June 16, 2013. He was born in Rock Castle County, Kentucky on February 16, 1920 to Hobert and Bertha (Spurlock) Mallicote. On April 29, 1950 in Richmond, Indiana he married Ruth Campbell, and they were married for 63 years.
He is survived by his wife, Ruth...
Joy M. Lauper
Jun 13, 2013
Joy M. Lauper, age 73 of Hamilton, passed away at Hospice of Hamilton on Thursday, June 13, 2013 at 3:30PM. She was born in Estill Co., KY on April 29, 1940 to Clayborne and Alma (Ellington) Estes. Joy was employed at LoBill Foods for 10 years, retiring in 2004. She loved spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
...Mae W. Black
Jun 6, 2013
Mae W. Black, age 90 of New Miami passed away at Hospice of Hamilton on Thursday, June 6, 2013 at 9:50 AM. She was born in Hamilton on May 2, 1923 the daughter of Robert and Mattie (Rice) Brandenburg, and was a lifelong resident of New Miami. During World War II, Mae worked at General Motors as a "Rosie...