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.
John B. Marischen Jr.
Jul 21, 2012
John B. Marischen Jr., 64, of Fairfield, passed away at Mercy Fairfield on Saturday, July 21, 2012 at 1:49 AM. He was born in Mayfield, Kentucky , on July 6, 1948 the son of John Sr. and Helen (Vennefron) Marischen. He was employed as a Fork Lift Operator with Valeo for 16 years. On May 14, 1977, in Fairfield,...
Florence Mason
Jul 21, 2012
Florence Mason, age 52 of Trenton passed away at Fort Hamilton Hospital on Saturday, July 21, 2012 at 4:20 AM. She was born in Cincinnati on September 1, 1959 the daughter of Marion and Margaret (Abner) Burton. On April 10, 1975 in Hamilton she married Lonnie W. Mason.
She is survived by her husband, Lonnie W. Mason;...
Nick Hrnyak, Jr.
Jul 20, 2012
Nick Hrnyak Jr., age 64 of Hamilton passed away at Ft. Hamilton Hospital on Friday, July 20, 2012. He was born in Cleveland, Ohio on July 19, 1948 the son of Nick Sr. and Eleanor (Grdina) Hrnyak. Nick married his beloved wife Laura on August 6, 2004. He spent 39 years as an educator and built a successful family...
Herman J. Webb
Jul 18, 2012
Herman J. Webb, age 72, of Hamilton, passed away at Hospice of Hamilton on Wednesday, July 18, 2012 at 2:52AM. He was born in Blanchester, OH on February 28, 1940, the son of Lawton and Wilmirth (Hurst) Webb. Herman was a self-employed truck driver for 32 years, and retired in 2003. He was also a member of the Moose...
T. Brian Linser
Jul 17, 2012
T. Brian Linser, age 36 of Hamilton, passed away at Mercy Hospital Fairfield on Tuesday, July 17, 2012. He was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on October 1, 1975. Brian was employed as a structural engineer at Burgess & Niple.
He is survived by his wife, Heather (Parker) Linser; mother-in-law, Shirley Parker; brother-in-law, Gary (Angela) Parker; nieces, Ally...
Hobert T. Combs
Jul 16, 2012
Hobert T. Combs, age 88 of Hamilton passed away at Mercy Hospital Fairfield on Monday, July 16, 2012 at 7:47 PM. He was born in Buckhorn, Kentucky on February 16, 1924 the son of Jep and Dora (McIntosh) Combs. Hobert was a veteran of the U.S. Army Air Corps during World War II. He was employed as a carpenter...
James Bowman, Jr.
Jul 15, 2012
James Bowman Jr., age 86 of Hamilton passed away at McCullough-Hyde Memorial Hospital on Sunday, July 15, 2012 at 6:05 AM. He was born in Camden on June 21, 1926 the son of James Sr. and Etta (Staton) Bowman. James was a veteran of the U.S. Navy during WWII and was employed in maintenance at Western States Machine Company....
John Carey Jr.
Jul 9, 2012
John Carey Jr., age 56 of Hamilton passed away on Monday, July 9, 2012 at 6:28 PM. He was born in Detroit, Michigan on August 14, 1955 the son of John Sr. and Dorothy (Crawford) Carey. John was employed as a truck driver for Ashland Oil for 20 years and was the owner/operator of Carey and Sons Construction. He...
James P. "Raz" Rasnick
Jul 3, 2012
James P. "Raz" Rasnick, age 85 of Hamilton passed away at Ft. Hamilton Hospital on Tuesday, July 3, 2012 at 2:04 AM. He was born in Appalachia, Virginia on January 13, 1927 the son of Floyd C. and Glenna (Quillen) Rasnick. James was a veteran of the U.S. Army during World War II from 1945 to 1946 and was...
Charles "Chuck" Fuhrman
Jul 2, 2012
Charles "Chuck" Fuhrman, age 71 of Hamilton passed away Monday, July 2, 2012. He was born in Hamilton on June 30, 1941 the son of Mark and Laverne (Jones) Fuhrman. Charles was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force from 1960 to 1964 and was employed as an inspector for Mosler Safe Company. He was a lover of music...
Billie M. Brehm
Jul 2, 2012
Billie M. Brehm, age 85 of Hamilton passed away at Golden Years Health Care on Monday, July 2, 2012 at 11:50 PM. She was born in College Corner, Ohio on March 5, 1927 the daughter of Charles and Elsie (Helms) Maddock. Billie was employed as a clerk at Ohio Casualty for 33 years, retiring in 1992. On June 29,...
George L. Mcguire Sr.
Jun 30, 2012
George L. McGuire Sr., age 88 of Hamilton passed away at Ft. Hamilton Hospital on Saturday, June 30, 2012. Hi strength, integrity and playful sense of humor will be greatly missed by friends and family. He was born in Hamilton on July 16, 1923, the oldest of seven children to parents Charles Augustus McGuire and Grace Florence (Hopkins) McGuire....
Ryann Ray-Lee Rolman
Jun 30, 2012
Ryann Ray-Lee Rolman, infant daughter of Sarah "Jo Jo" Hobbs and Adam Rolman passed away on Saturday, June 30, 2012. She is survived by her parents; brother, Danny Rolman; grandparents, Sherry Sageser, Karen Skelton, and Mark Rolman; great grandparents, Brenda Skelton, Roy and Linda Skelton, and Harold Sageser; her great-great grandmother, Bessie Miller; and numerous loving aunts, uncles, cousins,...
Wanda L. Merry
Jun 29, 2012
Wanda L. Merry, age 78 of Hamilton passed away at Ft. Hamilton Hospital on Friday, June 29, 2012 at 10:00 AM. She was born in West Chester on May 16, 1934 the daughter of George and Mabel (Dingman) Winsted. On November 6, 1952 she married Lloyd J. Merry, and he preceded her in death in 2010.
She...
Norma Jacobs
Jun 26, 2012
Norma Jacobs, age 91 of West Harrison, Indiana passed away at Ridgewood Nursing Home in Lawrenceburg, Indiana on Tuesday, June 26, 2012 at 4:15 AM. She was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on October 7, 1920 the daughter of Clinton and Susie (Miller) Palmer.
She is survived by a daughter, Clara Settle of New Trenton; eight grandchildren, seven...
Samantha Hope Morris
Jun 26, 2012
Samantha Hope Morris, age 20 of Fairfield Township passed away at her residence on Tuesday, June 26, 2012 at 12:32 PM. She was born in Cincinnati on July 2, 1991 the daughter of Melvin and Sherry (Steele) Morris. Samantha was a 2009 graduate of Fairfield High School.
She is survived by her parents, Melvin and Sherry Morris...
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...