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.

Betty Jane Stewart
Nov 4, 2009
Betty Jane Stewart, age 60, formerly of Hamilton passed away at Hospice of Cincinnati East on Wednesday, November 4, 2009. She was born in Hamilton on July 9, 1949 the daughter of Jack and Marjorie (Godfrey) Hess. Betty was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother, who worked in the medical field for many years. On March 20, 1971 in...
William L. Huehn
Nov 3, 2009
William L. Huehn, age 93, of Hamilton passed away at Westover Retirement Community on Tuesday, November 3, 2009. He was born in Hamilton on June 2, 1916 the son of William and Catherine (Schearer) Huehn. William was an Army veteran of WW II. He was employed as a machinist at Champion Paper for 40 years retiring in 1978. William...
Jane Pennington
Nov 1, 2009
Jane Pennington, age 79 of Hamilton passed away at Ft. Hamilton Hospital on Sunday, November 1, 2009 at 5:15 PM. She was born in Hamilton on November 21, 1929 the daughter of Wallace and Elva (Burkhardt) Warner. Jane was employed at Champion International Paper for 38 years, retiring in 1987. She was a member of Hamilton Christian Center. On...
William "Hoppy" Walton
Oct 30, 2009
William "Hoppy" Walton, age 71 of Hamilton passed away at his residence on Friday, October 30, 2009 at 9:30 AM. He was born in Hamilton on January 23, 1938 the son of Roscoe and Irene (Middleton) Walton. William was a veteran of the U.S. Navy from 1955 to 1959. He was employed as an engineer at AK Steel for...
Ruth Jane Drake
Oct 29, 2009
Ruth Jane Drake, age 93 of Hamilton passed away at her residence on Thursday, October 29, 2009 at 9:55 AM. She was born in Cincinnati on August 14, 1916 the daughter of Everett and Bertha (Raw) Miller. Ruth was employed in accounts payable at Champion International Paper for 36 years.
She is survived by a son, Billy...
Mildred M. Mount
Oct 28, 2009
Mildred M. Mount, age 100 of Hamilton, passed away at Westover Retirement Community on Wednesday, October 28, 2009. She was born in Castine, Ohio on February 9, 1909 the daughter of John V. and Ida (Nogle) Garber. Mildred was a clerk at Vine Street Market for over 20 years. She was an avid quilter and enjoyed traveling. She was...
Janice S. Sergent
Oct 27, 2009
Janice Sue Sergent, age 67 of Hamilton passed away at Berkeley Square on Tuesday, October 27, 2009 at 10:50 PM. She was born in Yolyn, West Virginia on November 3, 1941 the daughter of Squire and Naomi (O’Brien) Hall. Janice was employed as a waitress at Hickory Hut and Mamaw’s Restaurant for more than 20 years. She was a...
Lindzy G. Bowling Sr.
Oct 27, 2009
Lindzy G. Bowling Sr., age 53 of Bath, Indiana passed away at Mercy Hospital Fairfield on Tuesday, October 27, 2009 at 1:24 AM. He was born in Hamilton on June 15,1956 the son of Gaston and Isabella (Scott) Bowling. Lindzy was employed as a heavy equipment operator for the International Union of Operating Engineers #18. He attended Oxford Pentecostal...
Myrtle "Mert" Guenthner
Oct 25, 2009
Myrtle "Mert" Guenthner, age 63 of Hamilton passed away at her residence on Sunday, October 25, 2009 at 11:25 PM. She was born in Hamilton on July 7, 1946 the daughter of George and Florence Parker.
She is survived by two sons, Bradley R. Parker and Scott A. Guenthner, both of Hamilton; five grandchildren, Andrea Asbury, Jordan...
Leslie Sexton
Oct 24, 2009
Leslie Sexton age 89 of Hamilton passed away surrounded by his family on Saturday October 24, 2009 at 7:45PM. He was born in Fariston, Kentucky on June 28, 1920 the son of Wade and Hannah (Hall) Sexton. Leslie was a veteran of World War II with The United States Navy from 1944-1945; was employed as a trouble shooter for...
Brenda J. Saylor
Oct 23, 2009
Brenda J. Saylor, age 48 of Hamilton passed away at Hospice of Hamilton on Friday, October 23, 2009 at 2:50 AM. She was born in Hamilton on November 3, 1960 the daughter of Erskin and Sue (Wade) Saylor. Brenda was employed as a medical assistant for Dr. Chetna Mital for the past five years.
She is survived...
Alice B. Debolt
Oct 23, 2009
Alice B. DeBolt, age 91 of Hamilton, formerly of Columbia City, Indiana passed away at Hawthorn Glen Nursing Center on Friday, October 23, 2009 at 3:29 PM. She was born in Whitley County, Indiana on July 9, 1918 the daughter of William F. and Mary (Lefevre) Grace. Alice was employed as an assembly line worker for General Electric and...
Ruth A. Koenig
Oct 22, 2009
Ruth A. Koenig, age 81 of Hamilton passed away at her residence on Thursday, October 22, 2009 at 1:52 PM. She was born in Hamilton on November 16, 1927 the daughter of Paul and Clare (Brinker) Zimmerman. Ruth was a graduate of Notre Dame High School and was a member of St. Peter in Chains Catholic Church. On September...

Sandra Sue Coda
Oct 19, 2009
Sandra Sue Coda, age 59, of New Miami, passed away at Ft. Hamilton Hospital on Monday, October 19, 2009. She was born in Clay County, Kentucky on October 12, 1950 the daughter of Adron and Roxie (Williams) Bishop. Sue attended New Miami High School and enjoyed music, her pets, and being with her family and friends.
Sue...
Robert Wayne Fox
Oct 18, 2009
Robert Wayne Fox, age 61 of Hamilton passed away at Hospice of Hamilton on Sunday, October 18, 2009 at 10:50 AM. He was born in Hamilton on September 4, 1948 the son of James L. and Alma (Young) Fox. Robert was employed as a laborer in auto parts sales and attended Pater Avenue Free Pentecostal Church of God.
...Elaine Bowling
Oct 17, 2009
Elaine Bowling, age 57 of Hamilton passed away at her residence on Saturday, October 17, 2009. She was born in Hamilton on August 30, 1952 the daughter of William and Gladys (Cunningham) Bowling.
She is survived by her daughter, Christina (Zack McCollum) Bowling of Hamilton; a granddaughter, Madison of Hamilton; six brothers, Ray (Diane) Bowling, Richard Cunningham,...
Joyce D. Glenn
Oct 17, 2009
Joyce D. Glenn, age 67 of Hamilton passed away at Heritage House of Greensburg on Saturday, October 17, 2009 at 7:02 PM. she was born in Hamilton on October 21, 1941 the daughter of William Taylor and Edna (Smith) Ponder. Joyce was employed as a bookkeeper for Butler County Community Action Center and was a member of Church of...
Orville Truman
Oct 14, 2009
Orville Truman, age 93 of Hamilton passed away at his residence on Wednesday, October 14, 2009 at 8:30 AM. He was born in Clay County, Kentucky on May 9, 1916 the son of Hugh and Clara (Todd) Truman. Orville was a veteran of the Ohio National Guard from 1934 to 1940, and the U.S. Army during World War II...
Rondal E. Sowder
Oct 14, 2009
Rondal E. Sowder, age 72 of Fairfield passed away at Hospice of Hamilton on Wednesday, October 14, 2009 at 4:45 PM. He was born in Hamilton on November 16, 1936 the son of Fay and Louise (Ramsey) Sowder. Rondal was employed as a truck driver for Nationwide Paper, retiring in 1999, and as an auctioneer for more than 50...
Rex Matt Jones
Oct 13, 2009
Rex Matt Jones, age 48 of Hamilton passed away at Hospice of Hamilton on Tuesday, October 13, 2009 at 5:25 AM. He was born in Hamilton on June 4, 1961 the son of William L. and Sarah Jones.
He is survived by three children, Kelly (Albert) Dunaway, Brandy (Michael) Rogers, and Nigel (Amber) Robertson; five grandchildren, Gabrielle,...