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.
David Allan Spaulding
Feb 6, 2011
David Allan Spaulding, age 49 of Hamilton passed away at his residence on Sunday, February 6, 2011. He was born in Hamilton on March 29, 1961 the son of Albert and Bonnie (Newkirk) Spaulding. David was a veteran of the U.S. Navy from 1984 to 1987 and was employed as a truck driver for Anglin Trucking.
He...
Debra S. Lane
Feb 5, 2011
Debra S. Lane, age 50 of Hamilton passed away at Huntington Court on Saturday, February 5, 2011 at 9:20 PM. She was born in Covington, Kentucky on July 16, 1960 the daughter of Jerome and Evelyn (Shilts) Joering.
She is survived by her mother and stepfather, Evelyn and James Jorgensen of Ocala, Florida; her daughter, Amanda Lane...
John W. "Billy" Snader
Feb 3, 2011
John W. "Billy" Snader, age 72, passed away at home on Febuary 3, 2011, surrounded by loved ones to join friends and family already in Heaven. Billy was born in Big Stone Gap, VA on September 26, 1938, the son of John Randolph and Laumma Mae (Spears) Snader. He traveled the world serving our country as a Combat Engineer...
Thomas Connaughton
Feb 1, 2011
Thomas Connaughton, age 72 of Hamilton passed away peacefully in Fort Hamilton Hospital on Tuesday, February 1, 2011 at 9:30 PM. He was born in Hamilton on November 20, 1938 the son of William and Margaret (Cogan) Connaughton. Tom was a 1956 graduate of Hamilton Catholic High School and a 1960 graduate of Xavier University with a B.A. in...
Kathleen Helton
Feb 1, 2011
Kathleen Helton, age 69, of Marion, Indiana, passed away at Marion General Hospital on Tuesday, February 1, 2011. She was born in Hamilton on December 4, 1941 the daughter of Melvin and Marinda (Turner) Riley. Kathleen devoted her life to her husband, children, grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. She loved the Lord and was a member of Sunnycrest...
Mary Lou Moran
Jan 31, 2011
Mary Lou Moran, age 82 of Hamilton passed away at Hospice of Hamilton on Monday, January 31, 2011. She was born in Hamilton on August 15, 1928 the daughter of Herbert and Edna (Martin) Mick. Lou attended St. Joseph’s School and graduated from Notre Dame High School in 1946. She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church and...
Edward "Skip" King
Jan 29, 2011
Edward "Skip" King, age 72 of Hamilton had his Heavenly homecoming on Saturday, January 29, 2011 at Ft. Hamilton Hospital. He was born in Hamilton on June 8, 1938 to Edward and Frances (Garvin) King. He served in the U.S. Navy on the USS Fort Mandan LSD-21 from 1956 -1959. On December 26, 1956 Skip married Theresa Brown. They...
Darius Gene Bates
Jan 28, 2011
Darius Gene Bates, age 40 of Hamilton passed away at Ft. Hamilton Hospital on Friday, January 28, 2011 at 11:56 PM. He was born in Hamilton on November 22, 1970 the son of Emery and Louvada (Owens) Bates. Darius was a welder by trade. On September 6, 1996 in Hamilton he married LaDonna Reid.
He is survived...
Arvel H. Gibson
Jan 28, 2011
Arvel H. Gibson, age 77 of Liberty Township passed away at Ft. Hamilton Hospital on Friday, January 28, 2011. He was born in Jackson County, Kentucky on February 21, 1933 the son of Coltz and Laura (Angel) Gibson. Arvel was employed as a painter at Mosler Safe Company for 28 years, retiring in 1996. He is a member of...
Geneva Hignite
Jan 26, 2011
Geneva Hignite, age 91 of Hamilton went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, January 26, 2011 at 11:15 AM. She was born in Owsley County, Kentucky on May 3, 1919 the daughter of Arch B. and Callie (Holcomb) Seale. Geneva was employed in the plating department at Krauth and Benninghofen for 29 years, retiring in 1980. She...
Jerry Parker
Jan 26, 2011
Jerry Parker, age 57 of Hamilton passed away in Hospice of Blue Ash on Wednesday, January 26, 2011 at 12:15 AM. He was born in Cincinnati on September 23, 1953 the son of Robert and Gloria (Hetz) Parker. Jerry was a member of God’s Temple and the Elks Lodge #93 and was employed as a mechanic for Queen City...
Rose E. Schauerte
Jan 25, 2011
Rose E. Schauerte, age 103 of Hamilton passed away at Berkeley Square Health Care on Tuesday, January 25, 2011 at 10:10 AM. She was born in Alton, Illinois on May 29, 1907 the daughter of Charles Samuel and Bridget Catherine (Dean) Watson. Rose was a member of St. Peter in Chains Catholic Church. On February 8, 1934 in Alton,...
Terry Lee Zeller
Jan 25, 2011
Pastor Terry Lee Zeller, age 60 of Hamilton passed away in Hospice of Hamilton on Tuesday, January 25, 2011 at 12:55 AM. He was born in Ephrata, Pennsylvania on February 8, 1950 the son of Gene and Vera (Wenrich) Zeller. Terry earned a Bachelor of Theology Degree in 1972 from Eastern Baptist Seminary and was employed as a personnel...
Delbert W. Mcknight
Jan 23, 2011
Delbert W. McKnight, age 33 of Hamilton passed away at Fort Hamilton Hospital on Sunday, January 23, 2011 at 7:52 AM. He was born in Hamilton on February 22, 1977 the son of Harold and Juanita (Lyle) McKnight. Delbert was a member of West Side Baptist Church and was employed as a carpet installer.
He is survived...
Wanda Ruth Italiano
Jan 23, 2011
Wanda Ruth Italiano, age 85 of Hamilton passed away at Hospice of Hamilton on Sunday, January 23, 2011 at 8:45 AM. She was born in Miamisburg, Ohio on April 26, 1925 the daughter of Rev. T.J. and Member Elizabeth (Wells) Setser. Wanda was employed as a very popular cook at Fairfield City Schools, retiring in 1985. She was a...
Mildred A. Evans
Jan 22, 2011
Mildred A. Evans, age 77 of Hamilton passed away at Hospice of Hamilton on Saturday, January 22, 2011 at 1:30 AM. She was born in Hamilton on May 4, 1933 the daughter of James and Sarah (Robbins) Harbin. Mildred was employed as an RN at Fort Hamilton Hughes Hospital, and a waitress at Hickory Hut and Hyde’s. She was...
Alene Pabst
Jan 22, 2011
Alene Pabst, age 60 of Fairfield passed away at Mercy Hospital Fairfield on Saturday, January 22, 2011. She was born in Clay County, Kentucky on April 23, 1950 the daughter of Hughy and Exie Bell (Wagers) Mitchell. Alene was employed at Avon for over 30 years, retiring in 2007. Alene loved to sing.
She is survived by...
Arthur Lee Bowling
Jan 21, 2011
Arthur Lee Bowling, age 80 of Hamilton passed away at Ft. Hamilton Hospital on Friday, January 21, 2011 at 1:12 PM. He was born in London, Kentucky on October 19, 1930 the son of James Austin and Roann (Cox) Bowling. Arthur was employed at the City of Hamilton for 32 years, which included a position as parks and recreation...
Magaleen Smith
Jan 21, 2011
Magaleen Smith, age 85 of Lake Wales, Florida, formerly of Hamilton, passed away on Friday, January 21, 2011 at The Groves Center in Lake Wales, Florida. She was born on March 24, 1925 in Clay County, Kentucky to the late Phil and Alice Collins. Magaleen was a homemaker and of the Pentecostal faith.
She is survived by...
Rosemary Harrison
Jan 21, 2011
Rosemary Harrison, age 77 of Fairfield passed away at Atrium Medical Center on Friday, January 21, 2011. She was born in Hamilton on January 22, 1933 the daughter of Owen and Retha (Cox) Hymer. On April 21, 1948 in Hamilton she married Edsel Harrison and he preceded her in death in 1999.
She was a devoted mother...


