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.
Shirley J. Dingman
Dec 3, 2024
Shirley J. Dingman, age 82 of Hamilton, passed away on Tuesday, December 3, 2024. Shirley was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on July 22, 1942 to the late Gerald Clifford Hawn and Edith Lula (Carey) Hawn.
Shirley will be dearly missed by her loving husband of 56 years, James Harold Dingman; her daughters, Jamie (Thomas) Brock, Carey (Chad)...
Patricia A. Tipton
Dec 3, 2024
Patricia A. “Pat” Tipton, age 79 of Hamilton, passed away on Tuesday, December 3, 2024. Patricia was born in Chicago, Illinois on June 7, 1945 to Ernest McCracken and Edith (Reedy) McCracken. Patricia was an avid reader who loved being outdoors with her dogs.
Patricia is survived by her daughters, Shannon Tipton and Kyrie Tipton, and her...
Thelma J. Wolke
Dec 1, 2024
Thelma J. Wolke, age 94 of Hamilton, passed away on Sunday, December 1, 2024. Thelma was born in Hamilton, Ohio on February 28, 1930 to the late Frederick William Bach and Mary Frances (Durbin) Bach. Thelma graduated Notre Dame High School in Hamilton and married the love of her life, Robert Wolke on February 23, 1952. Her husband, Bob,...
Ruth M. Untener
Nov 30, 2024
Our loving and beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, Ruth Untener passed away peacefully in her home on Nov 30, 2024.
Born in Hamilton, Ohio, on April 8, 1933, one of four children of Joseph and Anna Becker who raised her to be the uniquely gifted, kind and genuine woman she was.
She married her sweetheart Ralph...
Charlie Thomas
Nov 29, 2024
Charlie Thomas, age 86 of Hamilton, passed away at his residence on Friday, November 29, 2024. Charlie was born in Clay County, Kentucky on May 27, 1938, to Otis Thomas and Ida (Smith) Thomas. Charlie worked as a Field Superintendent at Goettle Construction for over 35 years. After retirement, he founded Ben Hur Trailers, and operated it for five...
Ernest A. Lowry
Nov 28, 2024
Ernest A. Lowry, age 71 of Hamilton, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Thursday, November 28, 2024. Ernest was born in Hamilton, Ohio on July 5, 1953 to the late James and Helen (Reynolds) Lowry. Ernest graduated from New Miami High School, class of 1971 as the president of his class and nominated to the...
Congress J. "Junior" Creech
Nov 24, 2024
Congress J. Creech (“Junior”) 73 of Hamilton, unexpectedly passed away on Sunday, November 24th, 2024 in Erlanger, KY. Junior was born in Clay County, KY to Congress and Emma Rose (nee Adams) Creech on July 15th, 1951. He attended school in Hamilton and graduated from Fairfield Senior High School in 1975. On June 22nd, 1987, he married Cherri Lynn...
Willis Frank Forman
Nov 24, 2024
Willis Frank Forman, 85 of Hamilton, peacefully left this life on Sunday, November 24th, 2024, surrounded by family in his home. Known to most as Frank, he was born on March 30, 1939 in Sommerville, Ohio to the late Homer and Glady Forman. On November 25, 1959, he married the love of his life, Judy (Collins) Forman of Manchester,...
Jeanna P. Mariana
Nov 23, 2024
Jeanne Patricia Mariana, age 98 of Hamilton, passed away at Bradford Place on Saturday, November 23, 2024. Jeanne was born in Madiera, Ohio on January 16, 1926 to James McCudden and Irene (Charls) McCudden. Jeanne worked as a Registered Nurse at Christ Hospital and Fort Hamilton Hospital for many years.
Jeanne is survived by her children, Deborah...
Mary R. (Rizzo) Lawson
Nov 21, 2024
Mary R. Lawson, age 93 of Hamilton, passed away at her residence on Thursday, November 21, 2024. Mary was born in Chelsea, Massachusetts on June 26, 1931 to Malverino and Teresa (nee Cardone) Rizzo. On September 5, 1955 in Revere, MA she married Eugene T. Lawson, and shortly afterward they moved to Oxford, OH. Mary worked at Mercy Hospital...
Maxine Bellamy
Nov 21, 2024
Maxine Bellamy, age 93 of Monroe, passed away on Thursday, November 21, 2024. Maxine was born in Middletown, Ohio on June 25, 1931 to William Jeffersonand Ruby Jane (nee Lacey) McCloud. She was a 1949 graduate of Lemon Monroe High School. On June 16, 1951, she married the love of her life, Albert D. Bellamy, DVM, who preceded her...
Joanne Mitchell
Nov 18, 2024
Joanne Mitchell, age 94 of Overpeck, passed away at Hospice of Hamilton on Monday, November 18, 2024. She was born in Hamilton, Ohio on April 13, 1930 the daughter of Eugene and Helen (Frye) Stempfley. In 1952 she married Donald Mitchell and he preceded her in death in 2003.
Joanne is survived by two children, Jennifer (Edwin)...
Mary D. Henry
Nov 17, 2024
Mary D. Henry, age 82 of Hamilton, passed away at her residence on Sunday, November 17, 2024. She was born in Newport, Kentucky on May 5, 1942 the daughter of Clarence and Dorothy (Niehaus) Spradling. On June 22, 1977, in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee she married Maurice Henry, and he preceded her in death on December 21, 2015. Mary had...
Ben Young
Nov 15, 2024
Ben Young Jr., age 86 of Hamilton, passed away on Friday, November 15, 2024. Ben was born in Hamilton, Ohio on April 29, 1938 to Ben Young Sr. and Anna (Evans) Young. He enjoyed camping, was a dedicated Red’s baseball fan, and was a member of the Good Sam Camping Club. Ben loved spending time with his grandchildren, dogs,...
Vada Drew
Nov 15, 2024
Vada J. Drew, age 83 of Fairfield, passed away on Friday, November 15, 2024. Vada was born in McKee, Kentucky on March 20, 1941 to the late Willis and Liza (Arvin) Smith. On January 12, 1963, she married the love of her life, Leonard Drew. Vada was a long time member of Lighthouse Church of God in South Lebanon...
Vernon F. Hartman Jr.
Nov 15, 2024
Vernon F. Hartman Jr., age 87 of Seven Mile, went to his heavenly home on Friday, November 15, 2024. Vern was born in West Elkton, Ohio on May 16, 1937 to Vernon and Harriet Hartman. He proudly served in the United States Marine Corp and National Guard from 1956-1965. On July 18, 1959, he married the love of his...
Robert "Bear" Ivers
Nov 14, 2024
Robert “Bear” Ivers, age 66 of Hamilton, passed away on Thursday, November 14, 2024. Bear was born in Hamilton, Ohio on December 22, 1957 to James Ivers and Janice (Rice) Bane. He was a member of the United States Navy and served on the U.S.S. Forrestal. Bear enjoyed fishing, hiking, and spending his free time at the beach. He...
Hunter Hyde
Nov 10, 2024
Hunter Hyde, age 90 of Fairfield, passed away at Majestic Care Center on Sunday, November 10, 2024. He was born in Manchester, Kentucky on September 3, 1934 the son of George and Nora (Ponder) Hyde. Hunter was a veteran of the Korean War with the United States Army from 1950 to 1955. He was employed as a truck driver...
Judy Grubb
Nov 10, 2024
Judy Grubb, age 88 of Hamilton, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Sunday, November 10, 2024. Judy was born in Laurel Co., Kentucky on September 3, 1936, to Presley Gaines and Doshie (Morgan) Gaines. On September 19, 1953, in Jellico, TN, she married Forester Grubb, and he preceded her in death in 1981. She worked at Avon...
Johnie Newman
Nov 9, 2024
Johnie Newman, age 79 of Hamilton, passed away on Saturday, November 9, 2024. Johnie was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on October 13, 1945 to Otto Newman Sr. and Fannie (Rader) Newman. He loved animals, collecting antiques, and music.
Johnie is survived by his siblings, Earl (Bessie) Newman, Bobby (Anneliese) Newman and Joyce Pennington; and numerous other family...


