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.

Laverne Marshall

Laverne Marshall

Aug 5, 2010

LaVerne Marshall, age 69 of Hamilton went to Heaven to watch over us all at Hospice of Hamilton on Thursday, August 5, 2010 at 4:55 PM. She was born in Hamilton on February 4, 1941 the daughter of Shirley and Helen (Lairson) Snowden. LaVerne was employed as a baker at Kroger for 17 years, retiring in 2004 to help...

Luther  "Luke" Croucher

Luther "Luke" Croucher

Aug 3, 2010

On Tuesday, August 3, 2010 at 10:20 PM, Luther "Luke" Croucher, age 79 of Hamilton, finished his race and entered the embrace of his beloved Jesus at Hospice of Hamilton.

Known for his passionate love of God, his family and his church family, Luke was a devoted and involved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. Unconditional love was...

Geraldine Mills

Geraldine Mills

Aug 3, 2010

Geraldine Mills (nee Hensley), age 72, passed away Tuesday, August 3, 2010 at Ft. Hamilton Hospital. She was born October 22, 1937 in Hamilton, Ohio to Thelma (Burns) and Bernal Hensley. She married Manford Mills on June 20, 1997 who will always remember his "Wheezie/Lou-Lou" with love and admiration.

In her younger years, Geraldine enjoyed crafts including...

Timothy  M. Brandner

Timothy M. Brandner

Aug 3, 2010

Timothy M. Brandner, 46, passed away on Tuesday, August 3, 2010 in North Andover, Massachusetts. The youngest of six children, he was born on January 1, 1964 in Hamilton, Ohio to Virginia (Wilson) Brandner and the late William Brandner. He attended St. Peter in Chains grade school, graduated from Stephen T. Badin High School in 1982, and University of...

Luther  Otto Horning

Luther Otto Horning

Aug 2, 2010

Luther Otto Horning, age 86 of Hamilton passed away at his residence on Monday, August 2, 2010 at 5:35 PM. He was born in Hamilton on August 29, 1923 the son of Carl and Clara (Cordes) Horning. Luther was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force during World War II from 1943 to 1946. He was employed as vice-president...

Gary  "Phil" Chandler

Gary "Phil" Chandler

Jul 31, 2010

Gary "Phil" Chandler, age 55 of Trenton went to sleep in Jesus on Saturday, July 31, 2010. He was born in Hamilton on January 31, 1955 the son of Denzil and Betty I. (Norton) Chandler. Phil was employed by the Laborer’s Union Local 534 and was a member of "The Lords Church".

He is survived by three...

Sophie Pennington

Sophie Pennington

Jul 30, 2010

Sophie Pennington, age 97 of Hanover Township passed away at Westover Retirement Community on Friday, July 30, 2010 at 4:30 PM. She was born in Manchester, Kentucky on November 15, 1912 the daughter of Dan and America (Bowling) Webb. On May 27, 1933 in Hamilton she married Herman Pennington. Sophie was employed by French Bauer Dairy for twenty years...

Roger  Charles Koelblin

Roger Charles Koelblin

Jul 30, 2010

Roger Charles Koelblin, age 31, of Hamilton, passed away Friday July 30, 2010 at his residence. He was born in Hamilton on March 22, 1979 the son of Robert Charles and Anna Marie (Buhi) Koelblin. Roger attended Hamilton City Schools. He loved fantasy football and fishing. Roger enjoyed being with children, especially his niece Lindsey.

He is...

James  Edward Cheesman  Jr.

James Edward Cheesman Jr.

Jul 30, 2010

James Edward Cheesman Jr., age 53 of Middletown passed away at Hospice of Butler and Warren County on Friday, July 30, 2010 at 5:40 PM. He was born in Middletown on December 20, 1956 the son of James Edward Cheesman Sr. and Gwendolyn (Carr) Hunt. James was a member of Elizabethtown First Church of God. On November 12, 1988...

Colene Morgan

Colene Morgan

Jul 28, 2010

Colene Morgan, age 75 of West Chester passed away at Drake Center on Wednesday, July 28, 2010 at 1:00 AM. She was born in Russell Springs, Kentucky on January 25, 1935 the daughter of Charley and Susie (Aaron) Stephens. Colene was employed as the head cook for the Lakota School District for 20 years, retiring in 1995. She was...

Suzanne  K. Jones

Suzanne K. Jones

Jul 28, 2010

Suzanne K. Jones, age 65 of Hamilton passed away at her residence on Wednesday, July 28, 2010 at 11:12 PM. She was born in Bellfountain, Ohio on February 2, 1945 the daughter of Charles and Esther (Schwing) Adams. Suzanne was a member of St. Peter in Chains Catholic Church. On September 2, 1967 in Hamilton she married Thomas Jones....

Melba  Louise (Lyons)  Burns

Melba Louise (Lyons) Burns

Jul 28, 2010

Melba Louise (Lyons) Burns, age 75 of Hamilton passed away at Sunrise Assisted Living of Hamilton on Wednesday, July 28, 2010 at 9:55 PM. She was born in Hamilton on December 29, 1934 the daughter of Edward Earl and Genevieve (Getz) Lyons. Melba attended St. Joseph Parochial School and graduated from Hamilton High in 1952. She was employed as...

Curtis  J. Colwell

Curtis J. Colwell

Jul 25, 2010

Curtis J. Colwell, age 87 of Hamilton passed away at Ft. Hamilton Hospital on Sunday, July 25, 2010 at 3:30 AM. He was born in Typo, Kentucky on May 9, 1923 the son of the late Willie and Pairlee (Hamblin) Colwell. Curtis was employed as a shipper at Beckett Paper Company, retiring in 1979. On October 30, 1946 in...

Frances  Augusta Kirby

Frances Augusta Kirby

Jul 25, 2010

Frances Augusta Kirby, age 90 of Hamilton passed away at Venetian Gardens on Sunday, July 25, 2010 at 6:46 PM. She was born in Stockton, Ohio on September 29, 1919 the daughter of Austin and Hannah (Hogan) Amiot. Frances was employed as a cafeteria worker for Hamilton City Schools and was a member of St. Julie Billiart Catholic Church....

Lorene  K. Daudistel

Lorene K. Daudistel

Jul 25, 2010

Lorene K. Daudistel, age 84 of Hamilton passed away at Christ Hospital, Cincinnati, on Sunday, July 25, 2010. She was born in Oxford on March 20, 1926, the daughter of Richard L. and Dorothy (Lithman) Schwegman. Lorene was employed as an R.N. for Mercy Hospital, Dr. Ralph Leyrer, and Butler County Care Facility. She was a member of St....

Tina  E. Noes

Tina E. Noes

Jul 25, 2010

Tina E. Noes, age 90 of Hamilton passed away at Butler County Care Facility on Sunday, July 25, 2010. She was born in Leesville, Louisiana on September 22, 1919 the daughter of Frank and Louella (Priest) Petree. Tina was employed as a clerk at 5 Points Market for 25 years, retiring in 1980. She was a member of Mt....

Burnam Lakes

Burnam Lakes

Jul 24, 2010

Burnam Lakes, age 98 of Hamilton passed away at Hospice of Hamilton on Saturday, July 24, 2010 at 7:15 AM. He was born in Jackson County, Kentucky on October 4, 1911 the son of John and Ida (Johnson) Lakes. Burnam was employed as a machinist at Mosler Safe Company for 33 years, retiring in 1975. He was a member...

Leroy  F. King

Leroy F. King

Jul 23, 2010

Leroy F. King, age 88 of Trenton passed away at Berkeley Square health Care on Friday, July 23, 2010 at 7:00 AM. He was born in Hamilton on April 23, 1922 the son of Roy T. and Hilda (Glindmeier) King. Leroy was a veteran of the U.S. Army during World War II from 1943 to 1945 with the 149th...

Arco  "Speedy" Delph

Arco "Speedy" Delph

Jul 22, 2010

Arco "Speedy" Delph, age 75 of Hamilton passed peacefully at his home on Thursday, July 22, 2010. He was born in Manchester, Kentucky on September 22, 1934 the son of Oscar and Ester (Wagers) Delph. Arco retired from Pepsi after more than 46 years in 2000. Speedy enjoyed hunting, fishing, driving fast cars, his dog Marshell and his cat...

Leon  "Lee" Bridges

Leon "Lee" Bridges

Jul 20, 2010

Leon "Lee" Bridges, age 60 of Hamilton passed away at University of Cincinnati Hospital on Tuesday, July 20, 2010. He was born in Jellico, Tennessee on March 19, 1950 the son of Eckley and Mary Bridges. Lee was a member of Corvette Club of Hamilton and Northern New Home Church, and was a Kentucky Colonel. He loved spending time...

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