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.
Frank P. Puma
Aug 19, 2009
Frank P. Puma, age 77 of Hamilton passed away in Hospice of Hamilton on Wednesday, August 19, 2009 at 2:25 PM. He was born in Hamilton on April 16, 1932 the son of Jasper and Frances (Liuzza) Puma. Frank was a 1950 graduate of Hamilton Catholic High School, was past president of the Catham Club, a member of the...
Mary E. "Aunt Tommy" Combs
Aug 19, 2009
Mary E. "Aunt Tommy" Combs, age 78 of Hamilton passed away at Hospice of Hamilton on Wednesday, August 19, 2009 at 4:09 AM. She was born in Hamilton on November 2, 1930 the daughter of Perry and Allie (Hampton) Singleton. Mary was a member of the Washington Chapter #195 of Ohio Eastern Star, where she held various positions. She...
Anthony R. "Tony" Seals
Aug 19, 2009
Anthony R. "Tony" Seals, age 46 of Hamilton passed away in Mercy Hospital of Fairfield on Wednesday, August 19, 2009 at 6:10 AM. He was born in Hamilton on May 29, 1963 the son of Raymond and Christina (Senters) Seals. Tony was a 1982 graduate of Fairfield High School, attended the Bible Way Missionary Baptist Church, and was employed...
Rita M. Fritsch
Aug 18, 2009
Rita M. Fritsch, age 93 of Hamilton passed away at the home of her daughter with whom she resided, with her children at her bedside, on Tuesday, August 18, 2009. She was born in Reading, Ohio on January 22, 1916 the daughter of William J. and Henrietta (Von Hagen) Teismann. Rita was employed as a ward secretary for Mercy...

James B. "J.B." Murray
Aug 18, 2009
James B. "J.B." Murray, age 66 of Camden passed away at Hospice of Hamilton on Tuesday, August 18, 2009. He was born in Manchester, Kentucky on September 14, 1942 the son of Brownie Blevins and Bertha (Cowans) Murray. J.B. was a retired bricklayer. On March 14, 1964 in Hamilton he married Nancy S. Lauer, and she preceded him in...
James Harold Bowlin
Aug 14, 2009
James Harold Bowlin, age 66 of Hamilton passed away at Hospice of Hamilton on Friday, August 14, 2009 at 4:30 PM. He was born in Jackson County, Kentucky on March 27, 1943 the son of Junior Mays and Dorothy Bowlin. Harold had been a longtime employee at Taylor Home Improvement.
He is survived by a son, Jimmy...

David Lee Goff Jr.
Aug 14, 2009
David Lee Goff Jr., age 56, of Hamilton, passed away at Mercy Hospital, Fairfield on Friday, August 14, 2009. He was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on August 12, 1953 the son of David Lee and Vera (Maloney) Goff Sr. He was formerly employed as a mechanic for U-Haul.
He is survived by his wife, Charlotte R. (Wagers)...
Harry S. Huffman
Aug 12, 2009
Harry S. Huffman, Jr., age 52, of Hamilton, passed away at Ft. Hamilton Hospital on Wednesday August 12, 2009. He was born in Hamilton on September 1, 1956 the son of Harry S. and Mary (Stickler) Huffman Sr. Harry attended Oxford schools and was a graduate of Talawanda High School. He served in the Marine Corp from 1973 to...
Marian L. Dorenbusch
Aug 11, 2009
Marian L. Dorenbusch, age 85, of Hamilton, passed away at Chesterwood Village, West Chester, Ohio on Tuesday August 11, 2009. She was born in Richmond, KY on August 5, 1924 the daughter of Joseph and Eva (Cooper) Hatton. Marian was a 1943 graduate of Hamilton High School and was employed as secretary for the City of Hamilton. She was...

Charles Linus Hedges
Aug 10, 2009
Charles Linus Hedges, age 81 of West Chester passed away at his residence on Monday, August 10, 2009 at 12:45 AM. He was born in Hamilton on December 27, 1930 the son of Earl and Luella (Conrad) Hedges. Charles was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force during the Korean Conflict from 1951 to 1955. He was employed as...
Christine "Granny" Dawson
Aug 10, 2009
Christine "Granny" Dawson, age 85 of Hamilton passed away at her residence on Monday, August 10, 2009 at 1:20 PM. She was born in Garrard County, Kentucky on July 25, 1924 the daughter of Harrison and Minnie (Cullip) Estes. Christine was a longtime member of the former North 7th Street Church of Christ, where she coordinated the Crisis Cupboard...
Martha E. Short
Aug 9, 2009
Martha E. Short, age 75 of Hamilton passed away at the home of her daughter on Sunday, August 9, 2009 at 7:15 PM. She was born in Harlan County, Kentucky on February 28, 1934 the daughter of Harvey and Bertha (Blair) Whisman. Martha was a member of Lindenwald Baptist Church. On August 28, 1951 she married Lowell Short, and...
Alta Clareece King
Aug 9, 2009
Alta Clareece King, age 85 of Trenton passed away at Mercy Hospital Fairfield on Sunday, August 9, 2009 at 8:40 AM. She was born in Paris, Kentucky on January 1, 1924 the daughter of Samuel F. and Louise (Hysinger) Rucker. Alta was employed as a vice-president at First National Bank, retiring in January, 1992. On May 15, 1943 in...
Jeffrey E. Brock
Aug 7, 2009
Jeffrey E. Brock, age 47 of Hamilton passed away at Wellington Manor on Friday, August 7, 2009. He was born in Hamilton on October 11, 1961 the son of Earl and Mary "Mildred" (Rader) Brock. Jeffrey attended the Tri-County Assembly of God.
He is survived by two sisters, Linda Brock and Sharon Lunsford and her husband Wayne;...
Phyllis J. Brandenburg
Aug 6, 2009
Phyllis J. Brandenburg, age 71 of Hamilton passed away at Ft. Hamilton Hospital on Thursday, August 6, 2009 at 8:00 PM. She was born in Cincinnati on May 17, 1938 the daughter of Oscar and Lela (Wilson) Hensley. On August 20, 1956 in Lawrenceburg, Indiana she married Jack L. Brandenburg, and he preceded her in death in 2006.
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Eva Edna Sizemore
Aug 6, 2009
Eva Edna Sizemore, age 83 of Hamilton passed away at Tri-County Extended Care Center on Thursday, August 6, 2009 at 11:56 AM. She was born in Carter County, Kentucky on August 18, 1925 the daughter of Millard and Rebecca Porter. Eva retired from Miami University after 16 years of service and was a member of Hamilton Church of God....
Margaret H. "Peggy" Whitaker
Aug 5, 2009
Margaret H. "Peggy" Whitaker, age 79 of Hamilton passed away at Hospice of Hamilton on Wednesday, August 5, 2009 at 5:20 AM. She was born in Charleston, West Virginia on July 1, 1930 the daughter of William and Ethel (Ramsey) Robertson. Peggy was employed as a teacher’s aide at Hamilton Christian School. She was a member of Twinbrook Hills...
Albert Hensley
Aug 5, 2009
Albert Hensley, age 86 of Hamilton passed away on Wednesday, August 5, 2009 at 6:55 PM. He was born in Manchester, Kentucky on April 12, 1923 the son of Isom and Nellie (Hollandsworth) Hensley. Albert was employed as a carpenter at Champion Paper International for 45 years, retiring in 1988. He attended Pentecostal Highway of Holiness. On June 7,...
Mary Ellen Fischesser
Aug 2, 2009
Mary Ellen Fischesser, age 66 of Hamilton passed away in her residence on Sunday, August 2, 2009 at 9:00 AM. She was born in Hamilton on December 3, 1942 the daughter of Howard and Mary Louise (DeFazio) Young. Mary Ellen was a 1961 graduate of Notre Dame High School, a member of St. Ann’s Catholic Church, and was employed...
Albert L. Cook
Jul 31, 2009
Albert L. Cook, age 73 of Hamilton passed away at his residence on Friday July 31, 2009 at 7:55 PM. He was born in Hamilton on April 7, 1936 the son of Albert Sheldon and Anna (Lunsford) Cook. Albert was employed in automation setup at Ford Motor Company for 40 years, retiring in 1999. On December 25, 1963 in...