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.
Vernice Loman
Feb 4, 2010
Vernice Loman, age 77, of Hamilton passed away at her residence, surrounded by family and friends, on Thursday, February 4, 2010. She was born in London, Kentucky on February 27, 1932 the daughter of William F. and Minnie (Durham) Brewer. Vernice was employed at Mercy Hospitals, for 20 years retiring in 1997. Vernice a devoted Christian, attended Princeton Pike...
Pastor Bobby Hensley
Feb 4, 2010
Pastor Bobby Hensley, age 84 of Hamilton went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, February 4, 2010 at 8:00 AM. He was born in Hazard, Kentucky on October 10, 1925 to Robert and Ethel Hensley. Bobby served in the U.S. Navy as a World War II veteran from 1943 to 1947. He was the pastor of the...

Petrina Fenster
Feb 4, 2010
Fenster, Petrina (nee Sorvare), age 92 passed away February 4. She was born in Calumet, Michigan on March 25, 1917. Petrina was a member of the Society of Decorative Painters and taught painting for 20 years. She married George H. Fenster, and he preceded her in death on February 9, 1974.
She is survived by three sons,...

James M. Setser
Feb 2, 2010
James M. Setser, age 87 of Franklin passed away at his residence on Tuesday, February 2, 2010. He was born in Miamisburg, Ohio on December 29, 1922 the son of Tandy Jeff and Member Elizabeth (Wells) Setser. James was a veteran of the U.S. Navy during World War II from 1942 to 1945. He was employed as a machinist...
Raymond Neil Combs, Sr.
Feb 1, 2010
Raymond Neil Combs, Sr., age 76, a lifelong resident of Hamilton, passed away at Ft. Hamilton Hospital on Monday, February 1, 2010. He was born in Hamilton on December 23, 1933 the son of Obal H. and Lillie E. (Hensley) Combs. Ray was a veteran of the Korean Conflict with the United States Air Force. He was employed as...
James Robert Brandenburg
Feb 1, 2010
James Robert Brandenburg, age 65 of Hamilton passed away at Jewish Hospital on Monday, February 1, 2010 at 5:30 PM. He was born in Irvine, Kentucky on August 30, 1944 the son of Willis and Grace (Johnson) Brandenburg. James was a veteran of the U.S. Army and was employed as a production mechanic for General Electric Evendale for 30...
Marie W. Brown
Feb 1, 2010
Marie W. Brown, age 85 of Hamilton passed away at Ft. Hamilton Hospital on Monday, February 1, 2010 at 9:20 AM. She was born in Mayfield, Kentucky on September 21, 1924 the daughter of Noble Able and Mary M. (Forth) Womack. Marie was a member of Allison Avenue Baptist Church; the Red Hat Society; and was a Rosie the...
Maude Louise Fluckiger
Feb 1, 2010
Maude Louise Fluckiger, age 83 of Hamilton passed away at Ft. Hamilton Hospital on Monday, February 1, 2010 at 12:45 AM. She was born in Flat Lick, Kentucky on June 15, 1926 the daughter of Hobart Harry and Ada (Williamson) Evans. On May 26, 1945 she married Simon Fluckiger Sr., and he preceded her in death in 1990. Maude...
Norman G. Grevey
Jan 30, 2010
Norman G. Grevey passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 30, 2010 at Mercy Franciscan at Schroder. Born February 16, 1930 to loving parents Gilbert and Martha (Petzold) Grevey of Hamilton, Ohio. He was a 1948 graduate of Hamilton Catholic High School and was Valedictorian of his class. He played on the Rams basketball team and went to the state...
Ralph H. Kolb
Jan 29, 2010
Ralph H. Kolb, age 84 of Hamilton passed away at Hospice of Hamilton on Friday, January 29, 2010 at 12:32 PM. He was born in Darrtown, Ohio on March 21, 1925 the son of Harry and Edith (Greschel) Kolb. Ralph was a member of the McGonigle-Millville United Methodist Church. On October 24, 1949 in Hamilton he married Bernice Wagers....
Hubert M. Miller
Jan 29, 2010
Hubert M. Miller, age 88 of Reily Township passed away at Mercy Hospital of Fairfield on Friday, January 29, 2010. He was born in Hamilton on September 10, 1921 the son of Robert C. and Lillie (Richardson) Miller. Hubert served in World War II as a merchant marine, and as a radio telegraph operator. He was also a lifetime...
Mary Rader
Jan 29, 2010
Mary Rader, age 96 of Hamilton passed away at Golden Years Health Care on Friday, January 29, 2010. She was born in Estill County, Kentucky on July 15, 1913 the daughter of Mardie and Elvira (McIntosh) Wells. Mary was employed as a press operator at National Can for 23 years, retiring in 1974. She has been a member of...
Janie Howard
Jan 29, 2010
Janie Howard, age 74, of Hamilton, passed away at Ft. Hamilton Hospital on Friday January 29, 2010. She was born in London, Kentucky on April 1, 1935 the daughter of Tice R. and Gracie H. (Hubbard) Sturgill. On August 23, 1952 in Williamsburg, Kentucky she married Franklin Howard who passed away on September 14, 1993. Janie was a devoted...
Jack Boggs
Jan 28, 2010
Jack Boggs age 69 of Hamilton passed away in Fort Hamilton Hospital on Thursday January 28, 2010 at 4:04 PM. He was born in Lynch, Kentucky on August 1, 1940 the son of Boyd and Elvira (Isom) Boggs. Jack was a member of the Eaton Road Full Gospel Church and was employed as a carpenter for Haven House Ministries...
Morris Eckles
Jan 28, 2010
Morris Eckles, age 90, formerly of Hamilton passed away at Pasco Regional Medical Center in Dade City, Florida on Thursday, January 28, 2010 at 11:35 AM. He was born in Confluence, Kentucky on November 19, 1919 the son of Barlow and Nannie (Caldwell) Eckles. Morris was a veteran of the U.S. Army and was employed in machine repair for...

Warren G. Coates
Jan 27, 2010
Warren G. Coates, age 87 of Hamilton passed away at Mercy Hospital of Fairfield on Wednesday, January 27, 2010 at 2:45 PM. He was born in Waynesville, Ohio on May 29, 1922. Warren was a veteran of the U.S. Army during World War II from 1942 to 1945. He was employed as a machinist at General Electric, retiring in...

John W. "Od" Beck Sr.
Jan 26, 2010
John W. "OD" Beck Sr., age 51 of Hamilton passed away at his residence on Tuesday, January 26, 2010 at 10:45 AM. He was born in Norfolk, Virginia on October 24, 1958 the son of Warren Harding and Mary Dolores (White) Beck. John was employed as an automotive technician at Jake Sweeney Automotive and attended Field of Grace Church....
Ethel Venable
Jan 24, 2010
Ethel Venable, age 90 of Fairfield passed away at Heartland of Woodridge on Sunday, January 24, 2010 at 5:30 PM. She was born in Travelers Rest, Kentucky on October 23, 1919. On December 24, 1935 in Travelers Rest, Kentucky she married Regan Thomas Venable, and he preceded her in death in 1997.
She is survived by four...
Thomas E. Leugers
Jan 22, 2010
Thomas E. Leugers, age 60 of Hamilton passed away at his residence on Friday, January 22, 2010 at 8:15 AM. He was born in Hamilton on July 26, 1949 the son of Adrian and Ethel (Shepherd) Leugers. Thomas was employed as a laborer at Champion Paper for 30 years. On September 23, 1988 in Hamilton, he married Cleta Stevens....
Lloyd J. Merry
Jan 20, 2010
Lloyd J. Merry, age 80 of Hamilton passed away at Hospice of Hamilton on Wednesday, January 20, 2010 at 8:04 PM. He was born in Terre Haute, Indiana on December 20, 1929 the son of Kenneth and Lela (Jones) Merry. Lloyd was a veteran of the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict from 1948 to 1953 and employed as...