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 "Puff" Cummins
Jun 22, 2012
Gregory Cummins, age 57 of Somerville passed away at his residence on Friday, June 22, 2012. He was born in Hamilton on December 27, 1954 the son of Mathew and Eileen (Heflin) Cummins. Gregory retired from Xerox in 1996. He was a member of Monkey Mutual Aid Society.
He is survived by his wife, Lisa Cummins; daughter,...
Iva Dean Gray
Jun 21, 2012
Iva Dean Gray, age 73 of Fairfield passed away at Mercy Hospital of Fairfield on Thursday, June 21, 2012 at 11:40 PM. She was born in Mt. Sterling, Kentucky on August 29, 1938 the daughter of Alfred and Ada (Miller) Davis. Iva was a member of Truth Tabernacle Apostolic Church in Middletown. On December 19, 1957 in Hamilton she...
Forest 'Cotton" Mcguire
Jun 20, 2012
Forest "Cotton" McGuire, age 72 of Hamilton passed away at his residence on Wednesday, June 20, 2012 at 12:58 PM. He was born in Hamilton on January 12, 1940 the son of Fairy and Gertrude (Alcorn) McGuire. Forest was the owner/operator of Dixie Lounge and McGuire’s Used Cars, retiring in 2002. He was a member of Eagles and Moose...
Jeanette Barrett
Jun 20, 2012
Jeanette Barrett of Hamilton, just weeks before her 82nd birthday, has now arrived safely at her desired destination -- her Heavenly home. Surrounded by angels and loved ones she completed her journey on Wednesday, June 20. Jeanette may have had heart failure on earth, but now she is singing and making melody in her heart to the Lord (Ephesians...
Glen Allen Stacy
Jun 14, 2012
Age 50, of Mason, passed away on June 14, 2012, at Hospice of Hamilton with his wife and family near. Glen was born October 1, 1961 in Hamilton, the son of Glen Max Stacy and Eugenia Weinrich Stacy of Oxford. He was a student at the McGuffey Laboratory School and graduated from Talawanda High School in 1979. He received...
Mary Ann Smith
Jun 13, 2012
Mary Ann Smith, age 79 of Hamilton passed away at Hospice of Hamilton on Wednesday, June 13, 2012 at 1:25 AM. She was born in Columbus, Ohio on November 9, 1932 the daughter of Martin A. and Loretto (Donohoe) Fenlon. Mary was an Associate Professor of Nursing at Miami University for 25 years. She was a member of St....
Brenda K. (Brown) Schimpf
Jun 11, 2012
Brenda K. (Brown) Schimpf, age 53 of Hamilton passed away at Mercy Hospital Fairfield on Monday, June 11, 2012 at 8:44 AM. She was born in Hamilton on December 31, 1958 the daughter of Bill and Anna (Witt) Brown. Brenda was employed at Hamilton Provision Continuous Link Color and was a member of Central Baptist Church. On July 4,...
Shirley A. Price
Jun 11, 2012
Shirley A. Price, age 60 of Hamilton passed away at Ft. Hamilton Hospital on Monday, June 11, 2012 at 9:50 AM. She was born in Muncie, Indiana on October 7, 1951 the daughter of Earl and Cleda (Downham) Lynch.
She is survived by two children, Stacey (John) Winkler and Daniel C. Price II, both of Hamilton; a...
Linda Lou Westfelt
Jun 8, 2012
Linda Lou Westfelt, age 55 of Hamilton passed away at her residence on Friday, June 8, 2012. She was born in St. Ignace, Michigan on October 15, 1956. On May 12, 2002 in Hamilton, she married David W. Westfelt.
She is survived by her husband, David W. Westfelt of Hamilton; four children, Becky (Brian) Greenwald of Columbus,...
Mattie Elam (Philpot) Kuhlmann
Jun 8, 2012
Mattie Elam (Philpot) Kuhlmann, age 75 of Hamilton passed away at Hospice of Hamilton on Friday, June 8, 2012. She was born in East Bernstadt, Kentucky on January 2, 1937 the daughter of George Lee and Sara Jane (Williams) Elam. On November 10, 1970 she married Richard Kuhlmann, and he preceded her in death in 1995. Mattie was retired...
Wesley M. Burton
Jun 8, 2012
Wesley Burton, age 56, passed away on June 8, 2012. He was preceded in death by his father and mother. His wife Pam passed away August 13, 2000. He is survived by 7 sisters, 2 brothers, several nieces, nephews, cousins and many many friends. He will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved him. He always said...
George Young "Jc Coolie" "Pappy" Jr.
Jun 8, 2012
George Young Jr. "JC Coolie" "Pappy", age 84 of Hamilton passed away at his residence on Friday, June 8, 2012 at 5:00 PM. He was born in North Vernon, Indiana on July 31, 1927 the son of George Sr. and Dora (Powell) Young. George was a member of the Army Air Corps and was the owner/operator of A-1 Septic...
Arnold Lunsford
Jun 8, 2012
Arnold Lunsford, age 76 of Hamilton passed away at his residence Friday, June 8, 2012. He was born February 4, 1936 in Manchester, Kentucky the son of Taylor and Rose (Hornsby) Lunsford. Arnie was a veteran of the U.S. Army. On October 27, 1970 he married Phyllis Rose. He retired from Sysco Foods after 27 years of service in...
Mary Ann Berger
Jun 7, 2012
Mary Ann Berger, passed away Thursday June 7, 2012. She was born October 10, 1935, in Perry Township, Ohio to Elmer C. and Hilda (Crone) Berger. Mary Ann was a 1956 graduate of the Mercy Hospital School of Nursing. She was a member of St. Peter in Chains Catholic Church. In the years of her retirement, Mary Ann has...
Carol Jane Lodder
Jun 6, 2012
Carol Jane Lodder, age 82 of Hamilton passed away at Mercy Franciscan at Schroder on Wednesday, June 6, 2012 at 6:10 AM. She was born in Hamilton on October 5, 1929 the daughter of Winifred (Malone) and John Geiser Jr. Carol was the owner/operator of Lodder’s Flowers for 24 years, retiring in 1986. She was a member of Queen...
Janet Wagers
Jun 4, 2012
Janet Wagers, age 83 of Hamilton passed on Monday June 4, 2012 at Ft. Hamilton Hospital. Graveside service will be 10AM Thursday at Rose Hill Burial Park.
Visitation: Private Funeral Service: 06/07/2012 at 10:00 AM Rose Hill Burial Park 2421 Princeton Road Hamilton OH, 45011Robert A. Leibrock
Jun 1, 2012
Robert A. Leibrock, age 88 of Hamilton passed away at Mercy Hospital Fairfield on Friday, June 1, 2012 at 5:54 AM. He was born in Hamilton on October 22, 1923 the son of Arthur and Hildegard (Mieth) Leibrock. Robert was employed as a waste collection foreman for the City of Hamilton for 30 years, retiring in 1985. On July...
Elsie May Shiplet
Jun 1, 2012
Elsie May Shiplet, age 87 of Hamilton, OH passed away at Birchwood Care Center on June 1, 2012 with her family at her side. She was born in Middletown on May 9, 1925 the daughter of Joseph Willoughby and Rhoda (Henderson) Dearth. On June 30, 1950 she married Guy Oakley Shiplet in Hamilton, and they enjoyed 57 years together....
Walter E. Gross
May 31, 2012
Walter E. Gross, of Hamilton, passed away at Mercy Franciscan at Schroder Thursday, May 31, 2012 at the age of 76. He was born in Hamilton on September 28, 1935 the son of Stephen and Elizabeth Gross. He graduated from Hamilton Catholic HS in 1953 and Xavier University in 1964. In 1961 he married Paula Gieske. Walter was an...
Kenneth "Kenny" Smallwood
May 29, 2012
Kenneth "Kenny" Smallwood, age 61 of Hamilton, OH passed away at West Chester Hospital on May 29, 2012. He was born in Clay County, Kentucky on July 9, 1950 the son of Hazel Smith Bond and Gaston Smallwood. Kenny was a resident of Glen Meadows. He was preceded in death by his parents and his sister Janice Smallwood.
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