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.
Sandra L. Fletcher
Jan 19, 2013
Sandra L Fletcher, age 74 of Fairfield, was called home on Saturday morning, January 19, 2013. She was born in Hamilton on May 1, 1938 to Norman and Lena (Parrotta) Mitchell. She was a very giving person to the less fortunate and provided many meals for the needy. Sandra enjoyed babysitting, having family gatherings, and cooking big meals. She...
Anne M. Strong
Jan 19, 2013
Anne M. Strong, age 85 of Fairfield, passed away at Fort Hamilton Hospital on Saturday, January 19, 2013. She was born in London, KY on May 3, 1927 to John and Betsy (Philpot) McVay.
She is survived by a son, David (Linda) Strong; a daughter, Darla (Steve) Sabo; four grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. She was preceded in...
Janet Withrow
Jan 19, 2013
Janet Withrow, age 62 of Hamilton, passed away at Fort Hamilton Hospital on Saturday, January 19, 2013. She was born in Hamilton on November 22, 1950 to Robert and Magdalene (House) Lovins. She loved to play bingo and was especially fond of her grandchildren, " her babies."
She is survived by her husband, Roy Withrow; son; Robert...
Sandra Kay Finan
Jan 18, 2013
Sandra Kay Finan, age 72 of Hamilton, passed away at Hospice of Hamilton on Friday, January 18, 2013. She was born in Eldorado, IL on April 7, 1940 to Samuel and Mary Bernice (Baird) Rice.
She is survived by her children, Mary Kaye (Doug) Frankey, Chris Finan, Dan Finan and Valerie (George)Kanieski; grandchildren, Kate Frankey, Doug Frankey,...
Vickey L. Gardiner
Jan 18, 2013
Vickey L. Gardiner (Ratliff) age 62, died on January 18, 2013, at Hospice of Hamilton. She had lived in Florida for 29 years before returning to Hamilton in 2011.
She was preceded in death by her mother Nancy Sandlin and brother Glen Ratliff. She leaves behind her daughter Sarah (Beth) Gardiner of Hamilton, who took care of...
Sophia Ann Cowan
Jan 17, 2013
Sophia Ann Cowan (Infant), Hamilton, passed away at Fort Hamilton Hospital on Thursday, January 17, 2013. She is survived by her parents, Kelly and Susan (Bruce) Cowan.
Graveside service will be 12noon, Wednesday, January 23, 2013, at the Rose Hill Burial Park, 2421 Princeton Road.
Visitation: Private Funeral Service: 01/23/2013 at 12:00 PM Rose Hill Burail...Debora Sue Crandall
Jan 17, 2013
Debora Sue Crandall, age 54 of Hamilton, passed away at her residence on Thursday, January 17, 2013 at 10:37AM. She was born in Erie, PA on February 28, 1958 to Vernon and Dolores (Prindle) Lindemuth. Debora was employed through the years as a nurse with several local nursing homes and home health care agencies. She loved being a mother...
Richard Symes
Jan 17, 2013
Richard Symes, age 79 of Cincinnati, passed away on Thursday, January 17, 2013. He was born in Hamilton on March 17, 1933 to Harry and Florence (Wirbel) Symes.
He is survived by his nieces, Cindy (Tim) Royer and Sherri Bradford; nephew, Tom Steele; great niece, Autumn Royer; and special friend, Mary Anne Slusher. He was preceded in...
Mary W. Lewis
Jan 17, 2013
Mary W. Lewis, age 93 of Hamilton, passed away at Fort Hamilton Hospital on Thursday, January 17, 2013 at 3:37 AM. She was born in Manchester, Kentucky on December 8, 1919 to Henry and Lillie (Meyers) Harris. Mary was employed as a sorter for Champion Paper Company for 17 years and also in the dietary department at Fort Hamilton...
Eugene Gibson
Jan 16, 2013
Eugene Gibson, age 67 of Hamilton passed on January 16, 2013. Graveside service will be held at Greenwood Cemetery on Tuesday, January 29, 2013 at 2:30 PM.
Visitation: Private Funeral Service: 01/29/2013 at 2:00 PM Greenwood Cemetery 1602 Greenwood Avenue Hamilton OH, 45011Patricia Ann Schaub
Jan 15, 2013
Patricia Ann Schaub, age 74 of Fairfield, passed away at Mercy Franciscan at Schroder on Tuesday, January 15, 2013. She was born in Hamilton on February 23, 1938 to Joseph and Martha (Wells) Lipps. On June 11, 1954, in Liberty, Indiana, she married Clarence Schaub, and they were happily married for 58 years. Patricia was employed at Avon, retiring...
Daniel Ellis
Jan 13, 2013
Daniel Ellis, age 30 of Centerville, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, after a long battle with cancer at his residence on Sunday, January 13, 2013 at 9:20AM. He was born in Hamilton on November 20, 1982 to Rev. Dan and Elsie (Alexander) Ellis. Daniel was employed at Quaker Heights Nursing Home, and had been employed at Golden Lamb...
Kevin Jackson
Jan 12, 2013
Kevin Jackson, age 38 of Hamilton, passed away on Saturday, January 12, 2013. He was born in Hamilton on April 30, 1974 to Dexter and Anna (Hurst) Jackson. Kevin was self-employed; loved playing baseball; enjoyed watching the NFL, and was a Kentucky Wildcats fan.
He is survived by his parents, Dexter and Anna Lou Jackson of Hamilton;...
Mary Jane Bourne
Jan 11, 2013
Mary Jane Bourne, age 69 of Oxford passed away January 11, 2013. She was born in Hamilton on August 29, 1943 the daughter of Glen and Blanche (Wambach) Gerber. On November 30, 1963 she married Ivan Bourne, and they were married for 49 years. Mary Jane worked as a dental assistant and was also a receptionist for a physician...
Charles Wankmiller
Jan 11, 2013
Charles W. Wankmiller, age 66 of Hamilton, passed away at Fort Hamilton Hospital on Friday, January 11, 2013. He was born in Hamilton on October 22, 1946 to Charles and Marion Wankmiller. On February 25, 1976 in Hamilton, he married Linda Jennings, and they were happily married for 36 years. Charles was employed as a brakeman at CSX.
...George G. Heitfeld
Jan 11, 2013
George G Heitfeld, age 81 of Hamilton, passed away at Hospice of Hamilton on Friday, January 11, 2013. He was born in Hamilton on June 24, 1931 to George and Hilda (Hutten) Heitfeld. George was a member of the Knights of Columbus (a 3rd Degree Knight) and the Carpenters Union Local #637. He loved gardening and at retirement took...
Timothy Lee Bennett
Jan 10, 2013
Timothy Lee Bennett, age 47 of Hamilton passed away surrounded by loved ones on January 10, 2013. He was born July, 28, 1965 in Hamilton to Gary and Judy Bennett.
He is survived by his wife, Victoria Bennett; a son, Ryan (Megan Bishop) Bennett; two daughters, Isabella Bennett and Kaitlyn Hart; his father Gary (Gayle) Bennett; three...
Jeffrey Blanton
Jan 9, 2013
Jeffrey Blanton, age 55 of Fairfield, passed away at Mercy Hospital on Wednesday, January 9, 2013 at 7:28AM. He was born in Hamilton on March 3, 1957 to Denver and Opal (Rednour) Blanton. Jeffrey was employed at Champion Paper Company for many years. He served honorably in the United States Navy from 1975-1979. Jeffrey also enjoyed reading and watching...
Dorothy Mae Plowman
Jan 9, 2013
Dorothy Mae Plowman, age 83 of Hamilton, passed away at Fort Hamilton Hospital on Wednesday, January 9, 2013. She was born in Hamilton on September 21, 1929 to Clayborn and Spicy (Croucher) Spencer. On September 17, 1949 in Newport, Kentucky, Dorothy married Earl Plowman, and they were happily married for 61 years before he preceded her in death in...
Russell E. Moore
Jan 8, 2013
Russell E. Moore, age 81 of Hamilton, passed away at Mercy Franciscan at Schroder on Tuesday, January 8, 2013. He was born on June 4, 1931.
He is survived by his wife, Margaret Moore; and extended family. Funeral service will be held at the convenience of the family.
Visitation: Private Funeral Service: Private