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.
Donald "Butch" Applegate
Apr 27, 2024
Donald “Butch” Applegate, age 75 of Liberty Twp., passed away peacefully at his home, surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, April 27, 2024. Butch was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on February 11, 1949 to the late Paul and Thomasine (Sheridan) Applegate. Butch owned and managed his own stone company for over 50 years. Butch will be remembered for...
Gary L. Bunger
Apr 26, 2024
Gary L. Bunger Sr., age 57 of Hamilton, passed away on Friday, April 26, 2024. Gary was born in Hamilton, Ohio on August 29, 1966 to Frank Asher and Lillian (Bunger) Morris. He was an avid fan of the Cincinnati Bengals and the Cincinnati Reds and had a passion for restoring old cars. Gary could always put a smile...
Deborah "Debbie" Bowling
Apr 26, 2024
Deborah "Debbie" Bowling, age 64, of Hamilton, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loved ones at Hospice of Hamilton on Friday, April 26, 2024 following a long battle with cancer.
Debbie was born November 12, 1959 in Hamilton, Ohio to Jack Freddrick and Janet Louise (Burton) Bertsch. She graduated from Garfield High School, Class of 1978. Shortly...
Gloria A. Pardon
Apr 26, 2024
Gloria A. Pardon, age 67 of Hamilton, passed away on Friday, April 26, 2024. Gloria was born in Hamilton, Ohio on September 16, 1956 to Dennis Helton and Norma (Wright) Helton. She loved her granddaughters more than life itself and was an amazing sister, mom, aunt, and nana. Gloria also loved spending time with her family and her best...
Susan Darlene Rose
Apr 25, 2024
Susan Darlene Rose, age 75 of Hamilton, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Thursday, April 25, 2024. Susan was born in Harrison, Ohio on December 26, 1948 to George Reece and Shirley (Skeoch) Reece. On February 23, 1973 she married Clydell Rose and was blessed with two sons whom she loved dearly. She was blessed with 7 grandchildren...
Juanita L. Schenk
Apr 24, 2024
Juanita L. Schenk, age 84 of Hamilton, passed into the arms of Jesus on Wednesday, April 24, 2024. Juanita was born in McKee, Kentucky on December 22, 1939, to Fred Tincher and Mamie Marie (Durham) Tincher. Her childhood was spent in McKee and Sand Gap, KY, and Hamilton, OH. Nita loved cooking and that is how she would show...
Ronald G. Dutze
Apr 24, 2024
Ronald G. Dutze, age 81 of Hamilton went home to be with his love on Wednesday, April 24, 2024. Ronald was born in Hamilton, Ohio on September 28, 1942 to the late Harold and Roberta M. (Simpson) Dutze. Ronald was married to Virginia Kay Neal on November 10, 1962.
He is survived by his children, Robert (Kim)...
Larry Andrew Wilson
Apr 23, 2024
Larry Andrew Wilson, age 79 of Somerset, Kentucky, formerly of Hamilton, Ohio passed away at his residence on Tuesday, April 23, 2024. He was born in Hamilton, Ohio on November 27, 1944 the son of Austin E. and Clara Lucille (Delaney) Wilson. Larry was a self-employed truck driver for more than thirty years.
Larry is survived by...
Shirley Barrett
Apr 23, 2024
Shirley Barrett, age 85 of Hamilton, passed away on Tuesday, April 23, 2024. Shirley was born in Cow Creek, Kentucky on September 10, 1938 to the late Price and Ida (Hamblin) Hall.
Shirley is survived by her children, Scott Barrett, Terry Barrett, and Debbie Fore; her grandchildren, Nichole Patrick, Angie Barrett, Ashley Fore, Jennifer Barrett, Julia Barrett,...
Mark A. Porrazzo
Apr 21, 2024
Mark A. Porrazzo, age 63 of Cincinnati, passed away at Jewish Hospital on Sunday, April 21, 2024. Mark was born in Hamilton, Ohio on August 23, 1960, to Charles Porrazzo and Shirley (Cox) Moore. Mark was always a fun-loving guy, loved spending time with his many friends, and enjoyed playing cards, poker in particular. Mark had a great sense...
Rosalie Shepard
Apr 21, 2024
Rosalie Shepard, age 85 of Hamilton, passed away on Sunday, April 21, 2024. Rosalie was born in Hyden, Kentucky on April 13, 1939 to Rubin and Callie (nee Fields) Colwell. Rosalie was known for being such a positive person and loving everyone the same. She was a great mother and grandmother, loving sister and aunt, and was a joy...
Barbara H. Bailey
Apr 21, 2024
Barbara H. Bailey, age 78 of Fairfield, passed away at Mercy Hospital-Fairfield on Sunday, April 21, 2024. Barbara was born in Hamilton, Ohio on May 23, 1945 to the late Justus and Mable (Hembree) Richardson. Known to many as Barb, she expressed her love with her wonderful culinary creations – from deviled eggs to extravagant and decadent desserts. She...
Elvin Mountjoy
Apr 18, 2024
Elvin Mountjoy, age 86 of Hamilton, passed away at Hospice of Hamilton on Thursday, April 18, 2024. He was born in Oregonia, Ohio on September 19, 1937, the son of George and Pearl (Jenkins) Mountjoy. Elvin was employed by Gephart Construction for twenty-one years, retiring in 1993. In 1957 in Lawrenceburg, Indiana he married Myrtle Hutchens and she preceded...
Lornia Lunsford
Apr 18, 2024
Lornia Lunsford, age 84 of Hamilton, passed away at her residence surrounded by her family, on Thursday, April 18, 2024. Lornia was born in Manchester, Kentucky on September 6, 1939, to Shirley Hubbard and Ollie (Smith) Hubbard. She enjoyed playing bingo, going to the thrift store, sitting on the front porch, and most of all spending time with her...
Jennifer Sue Abbott
Apr 17, 2024
Jennifer Sue Abbott, age 55 of Hamilton, passed away at Hospice of Hamilton on Wednesday, April 17, 2024. She was born in Middletown, Ohio on November 1, 1968 the daughter of Gerald and Sarah (Hobson) Dunkin.
Jennifer is survived by her husband, Jamie Abbott; two children, Michael (Abbey) Abbott and Amanda (Nathon Detherage) Abbott; two grandsons, Judd...
Jerrilyn Marie Hill
Apr 16, 2024
Jerrilyn Marie Hill, age 73 of Oxford, passed away at McCullough Hyde Memorial Hospital on Tuesday, April 16, 2024. Jerri was born in Dayton, Ohio on May 29, 1950 to Grover and Ruth Benson. She graduated from Xenia High School in 1968. Jerri worked with the Butler County Board of Developmental Disabilities at the Hamilton Center for many years...
Glenora F. Tipton
Apr 15, 2024
Glenora F. Tipton, age 89 of Hamilton, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, April 15, 2024. Glen was born in Lee County, KY on April 9, 1935 to Charles B. and Sarah B. (nee Jones) Miller. In July of 1953 she married the love of her life, Shelby G. "Jim" Tipton. Glen loved flower gardening, her...
Richard D. Krossber
Apr 11, 2024
Richard D. Krossber, age 77 of London, Kentucky, passed away on Thursday, April 11, 2024. Richard was born in Canandaigua, New York on October 7, 1946. He was a proud member of the United States Marine Corps who loved his country, children, and grandchildren. Richard enjoyed gardening, flowers, and playing dice.
Richard is survived by his wife,...
Betty Jean Gross
Apr 10, 2024
Betty Jean Gross, 81 of Scottsdale, Arizona passed away on April 10,2024 after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease. Betty was born on January 21, 1943 to Marvin and Jessie Mae (McFarland) Bachelor in Highland Park, Illinois. Betty Jean Bachelor married John Louis Gross on September 25, 1971 in Campbell County, Kentucky. Betty loved playing tennis and reading as...
Sylvia Vanatta
Apr 7, 2024
Millions recently watched a total lunar eclipse. The family of Sylvia (Greer) VanAtta, age 83, experienced a forever eclipse when she peacefully passed in her sleep at home from her earthly life to her eternal life on April 7, 2024. Sylvia was born on August 30,1940 in Scarbro, West Virginia to Ballard Greer and Linda (Meade) Greer. She was...