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.
Gregory Cox
May 5, 2013
Gregory Joseph Cox, age 56, passed away at his residence on Sunday, May 5, 2013. He was born in Hamilton on August 29, 1956 to Joseph and Doris (Gingrich) Cox. After many years together, on December 1, 2006 in Trenton, Greg became one with his bride, Pamela Winkler, and they shared a deep bond and love for Christ, staying...
Carol D. Bussell
May 5, 2013
Carol D. Bussell, age 78 of Hamilton, passed away at West Chester Hospital on Sunday, May 5, 2013 at 5:38PM. She was born in Maysville, KY on April 7, 1935 to Jacob and Beatrice (Mastin) Dunaway. Carol was employed as a Real Estate employee for Detmer Realty and Coldwell Banker/ West Shell for more than 30 years. On July...
Elbert "Junior" Stewart Jr.
May 4, 2013
Elbert "Junior" Stewart Jr., age 77 of Hamilton passed away at his residence on Saturday, May 4, 2013. He was born in Hamilton on April 7, 1936 the son of Elbert J. Sr. and Ardella (Steele) Stewart. Junior was a veteran of the U.S. Navy and was the former owner/operator of Stewart Painting. He attended High Street Baptist Church....
Barbara Sue Hodge
May 3, 2013
Barbara Sue Hodge, age 47 of Oxford passed away at her residence on Friday, May 3, 2013 at 4:30 PM. She was born in Cincinnati on October 23, 1965 the daughter of Donald and Leah (Jansen) Templeton. Barbara was employed as a machinist and attended Power Source Church.
She is survived by two children, Robert Dellaripa and...
Florence A. Wargo
May 2, 2013
Florence A. Wargo, age 94 of Fairfield passed away at Hospice of Hamilton on Thursday, May 2, 2013 at 5:30 AM. She was born in Hamilton on April 13, 1919 the daughter of William H. and Evelyn (Teaser) Pater. Florence was a graduate of Mount St. Joseph College and the University of Cincinnati with a Bachelors Degree in Music...
Robert Paul Biederman
Apr 30, 2013
Robert Paul Biederman, age 83 of Hamilton, passed away on Tuesday, April 30, 2013. He was born in Cincinnati on January 10, 1930 to August and Anna (Wicke) Biederman. He started the R.P. Biederman Company in 1967, and was owner operator until retirement in 1992.
He is survived by his wife, Pat Biederman; children, Pam Biederman, Robert...
Barbara Marie Anderson
Apr 26, 2013
Barbara Marie Anderson, age 74 of Hamilton passed away at Hospice of Butler-Warren Counties on Friday, April 26, 2013 at 7:55 AM. She was born in Hamilton on April 25, 1939 the daughter of Walter E. and Elinor (Cordrey) Einsfeld, Sr. Barbara was employed at various banks and retired in 1996. She was a member of West Side Church...
Lee "Lj" North
Apr 25, 2013
LJ North III, age 40 of Hamilton, passed away at his residence on Thursday, April 25, 2013. He was born in Ft. Knox, Kentucky, on January 5, 1973 to Lee and Sandra (Sizemore) North. LJ was employed at McSwain Carpets for over 10 years as a Vinyl Installer and was a jack of all trades. On July 13, 1991,...
Mervin "Bud" Dayhoff
Apr 24, 2013
Mervin "Bud" Dayhoff, age 77 of Fairfield Township passed away at Mercy Hospital Fairfield on Wednesday, April 24, 2013 at 9:20 PM. He was born in Woodsboro, Maryland on March 9, 1936 the son of Eugene and Hattie (Few) Dayhoff. On March 18, 1960 in Thurmont, Maryland he married Carrie E. Baker. Bud was employed at Hamilton Knife for...
Herbert Hensley
Apr 21, 2013
Herbert Hensley, age 63 of Hamilton, passed away at Cedars of Lebanon on Sunday, April 21, 2013. He was born in Hamilton on August 27, 1949 to Alfred and Annie (McQueen) Hensley.
He is survived by his mother, Annie Hensley; brother, Brian Hensley; and many aunts and uncles. He was preceded in death by his father; and...
Marshall "Jeff" Stevens
Apr 20, 2013
Marshall "Jeff" Stevens, age 69 of Hamilton, passed away at Hospice of Hamilton on Saturday, April 20, 2013 at 3:45PM. He was born in Mt. Vernon, KY on May 28, 1943 to Clarence and Bertha (Brown) Stevens. Jeff was self-employed throughout his life and loved working in the upholstery business. On April 25, 1964 in Fairfield he married Margaret...
Richard Messelling
Apr 20, 2013
Richard Messelling, age 70 of Hamilton, passed away at Hospice of Hamilton on Saturday, April 20, 2013. He was born in Hamilton on June 25, 1942 to William and Ida (Bowling) Messelling.
He is survived by his children, Ricky Messelling and Tracee Messelling; grandchildren, Tyler, Kyle and Tim Messelling; loving and devoted friend, Carol Willis; and her...
Mildred Link-Myers
Apr 18, 2013
Mildred Link-Myers, age 86 of Fanning Springs, Florida passed away April 18, 2013. She was born in Portsmouth, Ohio on February 4, 1927 the daughter of William and Jessie (Nash) Campbell. Mildred was employed as a cook at Highland Restaurant for 15 years. She was a former member of Hamilton Christian Center and a member of Partners in Prime...
Ernest "Ernie" Ellis
Apr 14, 2013
Ernest "Ernie" Ellis, age 85, went home to be with the Lord on April 14, 2013. A resident of Hamilton for 60 years, he passed away at home with his children at his side. Born in Pineville, Kentucky on September 30, 1927, to Emmitt and Florence Ellis, he was the eleventh of twelve children. He served in the U.S....
Virginia Gentry
Apr 12, 2013
Virginia Gentry, age 86 of Hamilton, passed away at Hospice of Hamilton on Friday, April 12, 2013. She was born in Hamilton on May 22, 1926 to Drewey and Frances (Cunnagin) Pace. On April 28, 1948 she married Lewis Clyde Gentry. Virginia was a loving mother and grandmother.
She is survived by her daughters, Darlene (Bob) Crockett,...
Carl H. Vonderhaar
Apr 12, 2013
Carl H. Vonderhaar, age 89 of Hamilton, passed away at McCullough-Hyde Memorial Hospital on Friday, April 12, 2013. He was born in Reading on May 5, 1923 to Fred and Carolyn (Nostheide) Vonderhaar. On August 26, 1950 in Harrison he married Madeleine Crone, and they were happily married for 57 years. Carl was a lifelong farmer.
He...
Lucus James Farley
Apr 12, 2013
Lucus James Farley, age 32 of Jacksonburg, passed away at Atrium Medical Center on Friday, April 12, 2013. He was born in Dayton, OH on August 20, 1980 to Roy and Sharon (Rector) Farley. Lucus enjoyed fishing and camping, and loved to cook.
He is survived by his parents, Roy and Sharon Farley; sister, Cassidy (John) Bell,...
Andronicus "Andy" Durbin
Apr 12, 2013
Andronicus "Andy" Durbin, age 71 of Fairfield, passed away at on Friday, April 12, 2013. He was born in Hamilton on November 7, 1941 to Andronicus and Emma (Tipton) Durbin. Andy retired fromchampion paper after 33 years. He enjoyed bowling, golf, and camping. Andy loved music and was an avid Reds and Bengals fan. He was a member of...
Curtis Sanders
Apr 11, 2013
Curtis Sanders, age 87 of Hamilton, passed away at Birchwood Care Center on Thursday, April 11, 2013. He was born in Lochapoka, AL on April 2, 1926 to John and Nettie (Aldrich) Sanders. On July 31, 1982 in Ottawa, IL, he married Barbara Johnson. Curtis was employed at at Crouse Hinds for 30 years, and also worked 10 years...