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.
Retha O. Ballew
Sep 22, 2009
Retha O. Ballew, age 78, of Fairfield, passed away at Lakeridge Villa on Tuesday, September 22, 2009. She was born in Clayborne County, Tennessee on October 7, 1930 the daughter of Lloyd and Sarah (Green) McNew. A homemaker, Retha worked in foster child care for 15 years. On November 11, 1950 in Blue Ridge, Georgia she married Blayne E....

Jeannette Marks
Sep 21, 2009
Jeannette Marks, age 88 of Seneca, South Carolina, formerly of Hamilton, passed away at Cottingham Hospice House on Monday, September 21, 2009 at 12:07 PM. She was born in Gray Hawk, Kentucky on October 16, 1920 the daughter of Chester and Nora (Welch) Edwards. Jeannette was a member of The Presbyterian Church, Co-operative Service League, and the Lady Elks...
Peter F. Hasler
Sep 21, 2009
Peter F. Hasler, age 64 of Hamilton passed away at his residence on Monday, September 21, 2009 at 2:35 PM. He was born in Hamilton on July 20, 1945 the son of Ralph and Louise (Prentice) Hasler. Peter was a veteran of the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam Era from 1964 to 1968 and was employed as a data...
Samuel Wilson Hoover
Sep 17, 2009
Samuel Wilson Hoover, infant son of Michael and Katherine "Sunny" (Higbee) Hoover, passed away on at Mercy Hospital of Fairfield on Thursday, September 17, 2009.
He is survived by his parents; four siblings, Leighty Russell, Elizabeth Russell, Norah-Ann Hoover, and Owen Hoover, all of Hamilton; grandparents, Merlin and Marilyn Hoover of Hamilton, and Dennis and Connie Higbee...

Elizabeth Ann Stanifer
Sep 17, 2009
Elizabeth Ann Stanifer, age 31 of Middletown passed away at her residence on Thursday, September 17, 2009 after a lifelong battle with Rett Syndrome. She was born October 4, 1977 the daughter of Berlyn Wayne and Mary Ann (Baudendistel) Stanifer.
She is survived by her parents, Berlyn and Mary Ann Stanifer of Middletown; a brother, Charles (Michelle)...

Betty Ann Allen
Sep 16, 2009
Betty Ann Allen, age 64 of Camden passed away at her residence on Wednesday, September 16, 2009 at 9:00 AM. She was born in Hamilton on August 31, 1945 the daughter of Charles and Archie (Bradley) Johnson. Betty was employed as an accounting supervisor at Ohio Casualty Insurance Company. On January 25, 1966 in Franklin, Ohio she married Darrell...
James Dennis "J.D." Gadd
Sep 16, 2009
James Dennis "J.D." Gadd, age 53 of Hamilton passed away at Ft. Hamilton Hospital on Wednesday, September 16, 2009. He was born in Hamilton on November 25, 1955 the son of Rev. James and Wanda (Pater) Gadd. J.D. was formerly employed at Fisher Body for eleven years. His favorite hobbies included playing drums, writing music, and especially riding motorcycles....
Bellajo "Jodi" Sherlock
Sep 16, 2009
Bellajo "Jodi" Sherlock, age 80 of Hamilton passed away at Mercy Hospital Fairfield on Wednesday, September 16, 2009 at 7:22 AM. She was born in Rockcastle County, Kentucky on September 14, 1929 the daughter of Amos Andy and Ruby Naomi (Frith) Hampton. Jodi was a member of St. Peter in Chains Catholic Church. On October 25, 1947 in Hamilton...
Dorlynn Harkins
Sep 15, 2009
Dorlynn Harkins, age 75 of Fairfield passed away at Hospice of Hamilton on Tuesday, September 15, 2009 at 11:20 AM. She was born in Hamilton on November 27, 1933 the daughter of Fred and Gladiola (Adams) Rowland. Dorlynn attended Seven Mile Schools. She was employed at Mercy Hospital and was a lifetime member of New Miami First Church of...
Delilah "Dolly" Anderson
Sep 13, 2009
Delilah "Dolly" Anderson, age 67, of Hamilton, passed away at Atrium Medical Center, Middletown, on Sunday September 13, 2009. She was born in New Burlington, Ohio on December 2, 1941 the daughter of Fred and Josephine (Shambaugh) Bogan. Dolly was employed at Kornylak Corp. for many years. She enjoyed crocheting, camping, fishing, and spending time with her family, especially...
Rose Mary Ramseyer
Sep 12, 2009
Rose Mary Ramseyer, age 80 of Hamilton passed away at Tri-County Extended Care on Saturday, September 12, 2009 at 9:45 AM. She was born in Hamilton on January, 28 1929 the daughter of Carl and Emma (Lowe) Glaab. Rose Mary was employed as an insurance claims processor for Insurance Security and Mense Brothers. On July 2, 1949 in Butler...
Katherine (Withrow) Bell
Sep 11, 2009
Katherine (Withrow) Bell, age 87, of Hamilton, passed away at Hospice of Hamilton surrounded by her family, on Friday, September 11, 2009 at 3:35 PM. She was born in Hamilton on November 4, 1921 the daughter of Findley and Cecil (King) White. She enjoyed listening to music, dancing, and spending time with her family.
She is survived...
Helena E. Tasso
Sep 8, 2009
Helena E. Tasso, age 85 of Hamilton passed away at Drake Center on Tuesday, September 8, 2009 at 2:02 AM. She was born in Havana, North Dakota on January 3, 1924 the daughter of Nicholas and Catherine (DeVore) Maus. Helena was employed as a registered nurse at Mercy Hospital, Fort Hamilton Hospital, and at Schroder Manor where she retired...
Clayton Lipps
Sep 8, 2009
Clayton Lipps, age 52 of Hamilton passed away at Fort Hamilton Hospital on Tuesday, September 8, 2009. He was born in Hamilton on January 4, 1957 the son of Wilburn and Dora (Henson) Lipps. Clayton was a U.S. Marine serving in Viet Nam. His honorable service to our country made a great impact on his life.
Clayton...
Linda S. (Greenfield) Broshear
Sep 7, 2009
Linda S. (Greenfield) Broshear, age 58 of Hanover Township, Ohio passed away Monday September 7, 2009 at Hospice of Hamilton. She was born on September 28, 1950 in Middletown, Ohio; the daughter of Richard and Edna (Fink) Greenfield. She graduated from Trenton High School in 1968. She was employed by Fort Hamilton hospital for 20 years as a nurse....
Lenore Bianka Maripuu
Sep 4, 2009
Lenore Bianka Maripuu, age 77 of Hamilton passed away at Christ Hospital on Friday, September 4, 2009 after a lengthy illness. She was born in Nickell, Kentucky on June 4, 1932 the daughter of Tinsley and Thelma Walters. Lenore moved to Ohio at the age of five and was a graduate of Verona (Ohio) High School. She was a...
Darryl G. Thomas
Sep 3, 2009
Darryl G. Thomas, age 59 of Hamilton passed away in his residence on Thursday, September 3, 2009 at 4:15 AM. He was born in Manchester, Kentucky on February 10, 1950 the son of Herbert and Lela (Gibson) Thomas. Darryl was employed as a laborer for Local #534 for 30 years, retiring in 2005. In 1974 in Covington, Kentucky he...
James C. Hinkle
Sep 3, 2009
James C. Hinkle, age 82 of Hamilton passed away at Hospice of Hamilton on Thursday, September 3, 2009 at 12:50 AM. He was born in Barbourville, Kentucky on October 10, 1926 the son of Chester and Flora (Leddington) Hinkle. James was employed as a pipefitter at Fisher Body for 37 years, retiring in 1987. He was a member of...
Timothy W. Retherford
Sep 2, 2009
Timothy W. Retherford, age 48 of Hamilton passed away at Ft. Hamilton Hospital on Wednesday, September 2, 2009 at 10:02 PM. He was born in Hamilton on October 15, 1960 the son of Damon and Oma (Smith) Retherford. Timothy was employed as a machine operator at Duro Dyne for the past three years. On February 25, 1992 in Hamilton,...
Beulah M. Arthur
Sep 2, 2009
Beulah M. Arthur, age 83, of Hamilton, passed away at Birchwood Care Center on Wednesday, September 2, 2009. She was born in Butler County on November 24, 1925 the daughter of Arthur and Dovie (McKinney) Cox. Beulah was a retired employee of Fifth Third Bank and former employee of Champion Paper. She enjoyed caring for her home and yard,...