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.
Rev. Raymond Carl Collier
Jun 18, 2010
Rev. Raymond Carl Collier, age 94 of Hamilton passed away at SpringMeade HealthCenter in Tipp City, Ohio on Friday, June 18, 2010 at 5:45 AM. He was born in London, Kentucky on October 8, 1915 the son of Samuel and Mahriah Jennetta (Moren) Collier. Raymond was a Baptist Minister for over 50 years in the Hamilton area serving at...

Richard L. "Dick" Minor
Jun 17, 2010
Richard L. "Dick" Minor, age 58, of New Miami passed away at Ft. Hamilton Hospital on Thursday June 17, 2010. He was born in Hamilton on February 16, 1952 the son of Ray D. and Geneva H. (Thomas) Minor. An Army veteran serving from 1969-1972. He was employed by the United States Postal Service for over 25 years. He...
Thomas Ribern Clair Jr.
Jun 17, 2010
Thomas Ribern Clair Jr., age 62 of Hamilton passed away at his residence on Thursday, June 17, 2010 at 10:45 AM. He was born in Hamilton on February 26, 1948 the son Thomas R. Clair and Doris Jean (Stephens) Petitt. Thomas served in the United States Army during the Vietnam Era. He was employed at Champion International Paper as...
Mary L. Clark
Jun 12, 2010
Mary L. Clark, age 91 of Hamilton passed away at Hospice of Hamilton on Saturday, June 12, 2010 at 7:15 PM. She was born in Georgetown, Ohio on September 1, 1918 the daughter of Floyd and Elsie (Evans) Collins. Mary attended Hamilton Schools and was employed as a sorter at Champion Paper Company for 36 years, retiring in 1983....
Diana Lynn Payne
Jun 10, 2010
Diana Lynn Payne, age 60 of Hamilton went home to be with the Lord after a long battle with cancer on Thursday, June 10, 2010 at 2:40 PM. She was born in Hamilton on October 9, 1949 the daughter of Jack Sr. and Juanita (Harper) Sloan. Diana was employed as an electrician/journeyman at Ford Motor Company for thirty years....
Thomas E. Martin
Jun 10, 2010
Thomas E. Martin, age 63 of Fairfield Township passed away, as a result of an automobile accident, in Grant County, Kentucky on Thursday, June 10, 2010. He was born in Windber, Pennsylvania on June 12, 1946 the son of Tuio and Dorothy (DeBias) Martin. On January 23, 1971 in Johnstown, Pennsylvania he married Janice E. Felix. Thomas enjoyed cooking,...
Loraine Jamison
Jun 9, 2010
Loraine Jamison, age 74 of Hamilton passed away at Hospice of Hamilton on Wednesday, June 9, 2010 at 9:35 PM. She was born in Barbourville, Kentucky on June 8, 1936 the daughter of Lawrence and Millie (Schuler) Ledford. Loraine enjoyed quilting, doll collecting and caring for her grandchildren. In 1992 in Hamilton, she married Lester Jamison.
She...
Richard Dean "Rich" Rogers
Jun 6, 2010
Richard Dean "Rich" Rogers, age 63 of Hamilton passed away at Ft. Hamilton Hospital on Sunday, June 6, 2010 at 9:46 PM. He was born in Hamilton on June 18, 1946 the son of Eugene and Thelma (Campbell) Rogers. Rich was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force during the Viet Nam Era from 1964 to 1968. He was...
Hazel Hymer
Jun 2, 2010
Hazel Hymer, age 84 of Mason went home to be with the Lord from Cedar Village on Wednesday, June 2, 2010 at 2:50 AM. She was born in London, Kentucky on February 5, 1926 the daughter of Crit and Rachel (Eagle) Combs. Hazel attended the Millville Avenue Church of God. On January 13, 1951 in Hamilton she married Paul...
Gerald G. "Pete" Froelke
May 31, 2010
Gerald G. "Pete" Froelke, age 71 of Hamilton passed away at Ohio State Medical Center on Monday, May 31, 2010 at 7:07 PM. He was born in Hamilton on September 27, 1938 the son of Gerald G. and Frances (Bov) Froelke. Pete was a 1956 graduate of Hamilton Catholic High School, a 1960 graduate of Notre Dame University, and...
Kenneth M. Schuh
May 30, 2010
Kenneth M. Schuh, age 65 of Hanover Township passed away at Mercy Franciscan at Schroder on Sunday, May 30, 2010 at 5:12 AM. He was born in Hamilton on October 28, 1944 the son of Robert and Eileen (Kimble) Schuh. Kenneth was a veteran of Vietnam with the United States Army from 1968 to 1970. On May 1, 1965...
Marjorie A. Bufler
May 29, 2010
Marjorie A. Bufler, age 81 of Hamilton passed away at her residence with her family present on Saturday, May 29, 2010 at 5:15 AM. She was born in Hamilton on September 28, 1928 the daughter of Andronicus and Emma (Tipton) Durbin. Marjorie was a 1946 graduate of Notre Dame High School. She was employed for the Atomic Energy Commission...
Marshall R. Taylor
May 27, 2010
Marshall R. Taylor, age 86 of Hamilton passed away at his residence on Thursday, May 27, 2010 at 5:00 PM. He was born in Miamitown, Ohio on December 20, 1923 the son of Everett and Bessie (Dean) Taylor. Marshall was a veteran of the U.S. Navy during World War II from 1943 to 1946. He was employed as a...
Anna M. Richmond
May 26, 2010
Anna M. Richmond, age 45 of Middletown passed away at Atrium Medical Center on Wednesday, May 26, 2010 at 4:56 AM. She was born in Hamilton on April 30, 1965 the daughter of Charles N. and Adona Sue (Winkle) Warren. Anna was employed as the supervisor of the detail shop for Rose Chevrolet for 12 years. She participated in...
Jesse Mcclure Jr.
May 24, 2010
Jesse McClure Jr., age 42 of Hamilton passed away unexpectedly at Ft. Hamilton Hospital on Monday, May 24, 2010. He was born in Hamilton on January 17, 1968 the son of Jesse Sr. and Bonnie J. (Madden) McClure. Jesse was a 1986 graduate of Hamilton High School. He was a deputy sheriff in road patrol for the Butler County...
Gregory Lynn Lakes
May 24, 2010
Gregory Lynn Lakes, age 56 of Wayne Township passed away at Garden Manor Extended Care Center on Monday, May 24, 2010 at 1:30 PM after a long battle with diabetes and heart disease. He was born in Hamilton on May 23, 1954 the son of Cecil and Loretta (Coe) Lakes.
Greg was known for his outgoing personality...

Russell "Red" Isaacs
May 23, 2010
Russell "Red" Isaacs, age 89, of Mt. Sterling, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday May 23, 2010, at Arbors London, Ohio. He was born in Overpeck on September 7, 1920 the son of Steve and Laura (Lakes) Isaacs. An Army veteran of WW II, he served in Europe, being wounded at The Battle of The Bulge....
Phillip W. Gray
May 22, 2010
Phillip W. Gray, age 67 of Wayne Township passed away at his residence on Saturday, May 22, 2010. He was born in London, Kentucky on July 18, 1942 the son of Elmer and Lena (Bryant) Gray. Phillip was employed as a bus driver for Cincinnati Metro for 35 years, retiring in 2001 and currently employed at Middletown Transit Association....
Evelyn C. Issenmann
May 20, 2010
Evelyn C. Issenmann, age 95 of Hamilton passed away at Hawthorn Glen Nursing Center on Thursday, May 20, 2010 at 1:34 AM. She was born in Middletown on January 16, 1915 the daughter of James and Nellie May (Booth) Newman. Evelyn was a member of St. Julie Billiart Catholic Church. In 1946 in Hamilton she married Carl Edward Zecher,...
Florence P. Rich
May 17, 2010
Florence P. Rich, age 96 of Hamilton passed away at Hawthorn Glen Nursing Center on Monday, May 17, 2010 at 12:08 PM. She was born in Cincinnati on March 30, 1914 the daughter of Ernest and Ida (Turner) Carson. Florence was a member of Stahlheber Baptist Church and a former member and Sunday School teacher at First Southern Baptist...