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.
Herman C. Pennington
Oct 9, 2010
Herman C. Pennington, age 98 of Hanover Township passed away at Hospice of Hamilton on Saturday, October 9, 2010 at 10:35 PM. He was born in London, Kentucky on September 17, 1912 the son of George and Nannie (Phillips) Pennington. Herman was employed in the maintenance department at Adams Elementary for numerous years, retiring in 1975. He was a...
Edna M. Lamb
Oct 8, 2010
Edna M. Lamb, age 78 of Hamilton passed away at her son’s residence on Friday, October 8, 2010 at 10:04 PM. She was born in Hamilton on November 20, 1931 the daughter of Sherman M. and Martha (Rapp) Swihart. Edna was employed as a monitor technician at Mercy Hospitals in Hamilton and Fairfield, retiring in 1994.
She...
Robert E. Stumpf
Oct 7, 2010
Robert E. Stumpf, age 79 of Hamilton passed away surrounded by his family and friends, at his residence on Thursday, October 7, 2010 at 11:15 PM. He was born in Hamilton on September 8, 1931 the son of William and Jessie (Meacham) Stumpf. Robert was a veteran of the US Marine Corp. during the Korean Conflict from 1952 to...
Thomas L. Cavin
Oct 6, 2010
Thomas L. Cavin, age 92 of Sevierville, Tennessee formerly of Hamilton passed away at the University of Tennessee Medical Center on Wednesday, October 6, 2010 at 8:58 PM. He was born in Hawkins County, Tennessee on October 15, 1917, the son of Willie and Phoebe (Mowel) Cavin. Thomas was employed as a tool maker for Fisher Body, retiring in...
William E. Beckman
Oct 4, 2010
William E. Beckman, age 85 of Hamilton, Ohio passed away at Tri-County Extended Care Center on Monday, October 4, 2010. He was born in Hamilton, Ohio, on June 11, 1925 the son of William and Ella (Delaney) Beckman. William was a 1943 graduate of Hamilton Catholic High School and an Army veteran of World War II, serving in Normandy,...
Donna Johnson
Oct 4, 2010
Donna Johnson, age 65 of Hamilton passed away at Ft. Hamilton Hospital on Monday, October 4, 2010 at 8:19 PM. She was born in Cincinnati on May 8, 1945 the daughter of Harold and Vivian (Coleman) Black. Donna was employed in medical records at Mercy Hospital for twenty years; she then worked at Internists of Fairfield for eight years,...
Dorothy Devir
Oct 3, 2010
Dorothy Devir (nee Waddell) was born 8 April 1932, in Wevertown, NY, the daughter of Walter and Bertha (Parker) Waddell. She was raised along with seven brothers and sisters in that small Adirondack Mountain community. After completing high school in North Creek, it was in Long Lake, NY, that she met and married her husband of fifty years, Lawrence...
Donald Estes
Oct 3, 2010
Donald Estes passed away October 3, 2010 at age 89 after a tough battle with Alzheimer’s. Mr. Estes was born in and lived most of his life in Hamilton, but called Ramona, CA his home for the last two years where he lived with his son, Dave, and daughter, Julia. Donald was a Technician 5th Grade in Company B...
Richard Harold Anglin
Sep 29, 2010
Richard Harold Anglin, age 64 of McKee, Kentucky, formerly of Hamilton, passed away at VA Hospital of Dayton on Wednesday, September 29, 2010 at 8:33 AM. He was born in Asheville, North Carolina on November 8, 1945 the son of Alvin C. and Minnie Bell (Coates) Anglin. Richard was a veteran of the U.S. Army during the Vietnam Era...
T. Opal Talbott
Sep 29, 2010
T. Opal Talbott, "Miss T.," age 87 of Hamilton passed away at Huntington Court on Wednesday, September 29, 2010 at 7:19 AM. She was born in Mt. Vernon, Kentucky on March 17, 1923 the daughter of William S. and Mattie (Hansel) Manis. Opal was a member of New Life Baptist Mission. On December 15, 1945 she married Charles W....
Floyd David Martin
Sep 26, 2010
Floyd David Martin, age 68 of Hamilton passed away at Christ Hospital on Sunday, September 26, 2010 at 11:14 AM. He was born in Hamilton on December 24, 1941 the son of Hiram and Rosa Mae (Clark) Martin. David was employed on the assembly line at Fisher Body.
He is survived by a son, David Lee Martin...
Rodney Wagster
Sep 25, 2010
Rodney Wagster, age 42 of Hamilton passed away at Fort Hamilton Hospital on Saturday, September 25, 2010. He was born in Hamilton on June 8, 1968 the son of Tony and Beverly (Miller) Wagster. Rodney attended Hamilton City Schools. He was known for his big smile, laughter, compassion for life and his family was remarkable to him. Rodney lived...
Janet Sue Copenhaver
Sep 24, 2010
Janet Sue Copenhaver, age 64 of Hamilton passed away at her residence on Friday, September, 24, 2010 at 6:26 PM. She was born in Hamilton on May 26, 1946 the daughter of Daniel and Edna (Abrams) Cox. On November 27, 1964 in Eaton she married Kenneth Copenhaver. Sue was a member of the Hamilton Church of God. .
...Edward Rocco Just
Sep 23, 2010
Edward Rocco Just, age 53 of Hamilton passed away at Hospice of Hamilton on Thursday, September 23, 2010. He was born in Hamilton on December 16, 1956 the son of Walter E. and Carmella (Iezzoni) Just. Ed was a graduate of Badin High School and Miami University. Ed was formerly employed at the Hamilton Municipal Airport, previously known as...
Kathryn L. Furlow
Sep 22, 2010
Kathryn L. Furlow, age 70 of Pleasant Plain passed away at her residence on Wednesday, September 22, 2010. She was born in Hamilton on March 1, 1940 the daughter of Dewey L. and Sophia (Brockman) Parker. Kathryn was a veteran of the U. S. Navy from 1959 to 1960 and was employed as a food and beverage manager at...
John Bibee Jr.
Sep 21, 2010
John Bibee Jr., age 77 of Okeana passed away suddenly on Tuesday, September 21, 2010. He was born in Franklin County, Indiana on April 4, 1933 the son of John A. and Inzia (Boatwright) Bibee. John was a veteran of the U.S. Army serving from 1952 to 1954. He was employed at the state highway department for over 40...
Geneva Smith
Sep 19, 2010
Geneva Smith, age 67 of Hamilton passed away at Mercy Hospital Fairfield on Sunday, September 19, 2010. She was born in Manchester, Kentucky on August 20, 1943 the daughter of Foister and Eva (Swafford) Smith. On July 9, 1960 in Manchester, Kentucky she married Henry L. Smith. Geneva was a beloved wife, mother, and grandmother who spent her life...
Edward Eugene Brock
Sep 18, 2010
Edward Eugene Brock, age 79 of Hamilton passed away at Hospice of Hamilton on Saturday, September, 18, 2010 at 10:55 AM. He was born in Wallens Creek, Kentucky on November 14, 1930 the son of Bige and Ethel (Morgan) Brock. Gene was employed in the shipping department at General Motors for 22 years, retiring in 1988. He was a...
Steven R. Harris
Sep 16, 2010
Steven R. Harris, age 64 of Fairfield passed away at Hospice of Hamilton on Thursday, September 16, 2010 at 10:36 PM. He was born in Hamilton on May 18, 1946 the son of Ralph and Orlean (Van Winkle) Harris. Steven was employed as a manager at Joseph Chevrolet for several years and was also a bus driver for Hamilton...
Ralph Bauereiss
Sep 16, 2010
Ralph "Jim" Bauereiss, age 62 of Hamilton passed away at Hospice of Hamilton on Thursday, September 16, 2010 at 3:25 AM. He was born in Hamilton on June 13, 1948 the son of Ralph B. H. and Margaret (Leonard) Bauereiss. Jim was the owner/operator of RJ Brothers Heating and Cooling and was a member of The West Congregation of...


