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.

Robert  Louis Schlenk

Robert Louis Schlenk

Nov 2, 2011

Robert Louis Schlenk, age 77 of Hamilton went home to be with the Lord after fighting a courageous 18-month battle against a lengthy illness on Wednesday, November 2, 2011 at 12:30 PM. He was born in Hamilton on November 14, 1933 the son of Anthony and Marguerite (Schneider) Schlenk. Robert grew up in Lindenwald, was educated in St. Ann’s...

Kenneth  William Smith

Kenneth William Smith

Nov 2, 2011

Kenneth William Smith, age 68 of Ross Township passed away on Wednesday, November 2, 2011 at Hospice of Hamilton. He was born in Middletown on May 15, 1943 the son of William F. and Oretta (Whisman) Smith. He was united in marriage to Julie (Menzer) Smith on May 27, 2000. Ken was a 1961 graduate of Middletown High School....

Teresa Anderson

Teresa Anderson

Nov 1, 2011

Teresa Lynn Anderson, age 53 of Hamilton passed away at Hospice of Hamilton on Tuesday, November 1, 2011 at 8:12 AM. She was born in Hamilton on July 18, 1958 the daughter of Neve and Blue (Stamper) Anderson.

She is survived by her daughter, Brandi (David) Shoemaker; grandson, Luke Shoemaker; brothers, Chuck (Virginia) Anderson and Mark (Anne)...

Hazel  S. Roberts

Hazel S. Roberts

Nov 1, 2011

Hazel S. Roberts, age 88 of Hamilton passed away at her residence on Tuesday, November 1, 2011 at 6:51 AM. She was born in Hamilton on February 20, 1923 the daughter of Albert and Alice (Scott) Cope. Hazel loved shopping, playing cards, and country music. On October 23, 1942 in Hamilton, she married the love of her life, Jimmie...

Winfred Jewell

Winfred Jewell

Oct 30, 2011

Winfred B. Jewell, age 70 of Oxford passed away at his residence on Sunday, October 30, 2011. He was born in Beattyville, Kentucky on February 14, 1941 the son of Shirley and Ruth (Wade) Jewell. Winfred was a veteran of the U.S. Army from 1958 to 1960, was employed as a laborer at Fisher Body, worked as a deputy...

Delores  Ann Hagar

Delores Ann Hagar

Oct 29, 2011

Delores Ann Hagar, age 63 of Liberty Township passed away at West Chester Hospital on Saturday, October 29, 2011 at 12:27 PM. She was born in Batesville, Indiana on March 9, 1948 the daughter of Robert and Ruby (Byrd) Downard. Delores was employed as a caregiver for Sunny Spot Too for the past ten years.

Delores was...

Joseph  C. Lamb

Joseph C. Lamb

Oct 28, 2011

Joseph C. Lamb, age 80 of Fairfield passed away at Hospice of Hamilton on Friday, October 28, 2011 at 1:20 AM. He was born in Hamilton on December 29, 1930 the son of Clifford and Ann (Wetzel) Lamb. On January 27, 1951 he married Marjorie Smith, and she preceded him in death.

He is survived by a...

Earl T. "Duke" Mills  Jr.

Earl T. "Duke" Mills Jr.

Oct 24, 2011

Earl T. "Duke" Mills Jr., age 50 of Trenton passed away on Monday, October 24, 2011 at 3:10 PM. He was born in Hamilton on June 14, 1961 the son of Earl T. Sr. and Myrtle (Wells) Mills. Duke was a veteran of the U.S. Army and had been stationed in Germany. He had been employed by Case Transport....

Emile Settevendemie

Emile Settevendemie

Oct 20, 2011

Emile "Mel", age 90, died on October 20 in Hospice of Hamilton, Ohio. Devoted husband of the late Dorothy; excellent father of John (Nicolette), Anne (Randy) Ritz and Susan (Eric) Wirtz; loving grandfather of eight and great-grandfather of two. A long-time resident of Cleveland, Ohio, Mel and his brother, Larry, owned and operated Larry’s Auto Parts in Euclid, Ohio...

Brenda  N. Cope

Brenda N. Cope

Oct 18, 2011

Brenda N. (Simpson) Cope, age 60 of Hamilton passed away at Ft. Hamilton Hospital on Tuesday, October 18, 2011 at 1:35 PM. She was born in Hamilton on January 2, 1951 the daughter of Ralph and Betty (Leveline) Simpson. Brenda attended Princeton Pike Church of God. On April 17, 1969 in Hamilton she married Gary Cope.

Brenda...

Janet  F. (Carberry)  Brimer

Janet F. (Carberry) Brimer

Oct 15, 2011

Janet F. (Carberry) Brimer, age 68 of Hamilton passed away at Hospice of Hamilton on Saturday, October 15, 2011. She was born in Hamilton on April 9, 1943 the daughter of Vernon and Ada (Niece) Carberry. Janet was employed at the Valley View and Williamsdale Inn for more than 20 years. She was a member of the Middletown Moose...

Thomas  W. Grubbs

Thomas W. Grubbs

Oct 15, 2011

Thomas W. Grubbs, age 88 of Hamilton passed away at his residence on Saturday, October, 15, 2011 at 5:45 PM. He was born in Clay County, Kentucky on August 16, 1923 the son of Tom and Dora (Miller) Grubbs. Thomas was a veteran of World War II with the United States Army. He was owner and operator of Thomas...

Clifton Gabbard

Clifton Gabbard

Oct 14, 2011

Clifton Gabbard, age 79 of Hamilton passed away at Huntington Court on Friday, October 14, 2011. He was born in Breathitt County, Kentucky on May 22, 1932 the son of Grover and Lydia (Ingram) Gabbard. Cliff was a master mason, and he helped create many beautiful homes. His hard work, humor, and optimism brought joy to all who knew...

Ludley  C. Durrough  Jr.

Ludley C. Durrough Jr.

Oct 13, 2011

Ludley C. Durrough Jr., age 85 of Wayne Township passed away at Westover Retirement Community on Thursday, October 13, 2011. He was born in Hamilton on March 13, 1926 the son of Ludley and Verna (Gebhart) Durrough. On May 17, 1947 in Covington, KY he married Harriet Wood and she preceded him in death in 1999. On February 14,...

Dan Brusaw

Dan Brusaw

Oct 13, 2011

Dan Brusaw, age 66 of Hamilton passed away at Mercy Hospital of Hamilton on Thursday, October 13, 2011 at 7:02 AM. He was born in Hamilton on June 19, 1945 the son of Robert W. and Mary Evelyn (Ward) Brusaw. Dan was a veteran of United States Air Force from 1962 to 1966. He was retired from Ford Motor...

Frank  Douglas Larison

Frank Douglas Larison

Oct 11, 2011

Frank Douglas Larison, age 59 of Hamilton passed away at Fort Hamilton Hospital on Tuesday, October 11, 2011 at 11:14 AM. He was born in Hamilton on April 10, 1952 the son of Frank and Minnie (Stubblefield) Larison. Frank was employed as a store manager at Domino’s Pizza for thirty years. He was a member of the Butler County...

Donald Warner

Donald Warner

Oct 10, 2011

Donald Warner, age 83 of Hamilton passed away at Home on Monday, October 10, 2011. He was born in Hamilton, Ohio on March 9, 1928, the son of Wallace and Elva Warner. Don retired from Champion in 1989, after 37 years of service.

Don is survived by his wife, Zula (Gabbard) Warner; children, Guy (Janice) Warner and...

Alfretta Ware

Alfretta Ware

Oct 9, 2011

Alfretta Ware, age 82 of Hamilton passed away on Sunday, October 9, 2011, at Hospice of Hamilton. She was born in Brownsburg, Indiana on December 10, 1928 the daughter of Stanley and China (Durham) Crawford.

She is survived by her husband of 66 years, Marion Ware; children, Marian Pyles, Sandie (Larry) Pike and Gary (Kathie) Ware; 6...

Jeffrey  W. Roberts

Jeffrey W. Roberts

Oct 6, 2011

Jeffrey W. Roberts, age 46 of Somerville passed away at McCullough-Hyde Memorial Hospital on Thursday, October 6, 2011. He was born in Hamilton on March 30, 1965 the son of Wayne and Patricia (Ponder) Roberts. On May 21, 1993 in Hamilton he married Wanda Sue McIntosh and she preceded him in death in 2006.

He is survived...

Melvin  "Mel" Murphy

Melvin "Mel" Murphy

Oct 6, 2011

Melvin "Mel" Murphy, age 89 of Hamilton passed away in Hospice of Hamilton on Thursday, October 6, 2011 at 11:30 PM. He was born in Hamilton on January 8, 1922 the son of Alfred and Nanny (Laws) Murphy. Mel was a veteran of World War II with the United States Army from 1943 to 1946, serving in the Rhineland...

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