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.

Marian  L. Dorenbusch

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Leanna  Renea Hollon

Leanna Renea Hollon

Jul 30, 2009

Leanna Renea Hollon, age 20 of Cincinnati passed away on Thursday, July 30, 2009 at 11:55 AM. She was born in Ross, Ohio on December 27, 1988, the daughter of Glen and Rebecca (Butz) Hollon. She was a unique individual who was full of life and had the ability to light up any room she walked into. Leanna was...

Gerald Scott "Gerry" Hammond

Gerald Scott "Gerry" Hammond

Jul 30, 2009

Gerald Scott "Gerry" Hammond, age 71, of Hamilton passed away on Thursday, July 30, 2009, at 12:10 PM. He was born in Hamilton on May 25, 1938, the son of Kenneth and Kathryn (Rosencrans) Hammond.

Gerry was a 1960 Summa Cum Laude graduate of Princeton University with a Bachelor of Arts + Architecture degree. He was a...

Phyllis  A. Whited

Phyllis A. Whited

Jul 30, 2009

Phyllis A. Whited, age 68 of Ross, passed away at Kindred Hospital, Tampa, Florida on Thursday, July 30, 2009 at 3:50 AM. She was born in Hamilton on December 28, 1940 the daughter of Merritt and Margaret (Barrett) McKee. Phyllis was employed as the Benefits Accounting Manager for SOS Steel Company for 40 years. On July 27, 1965 in...

Patsy  Darlene Cunningham

Patsy Darlene Cunningham

Jul 28, 2009

Patsy Darlene Cunningham, age 58 of Hamilton passed away after a five-year battle with cancer at Vitas Hospice, Dayton, on Tuesday, July 28, 2009 at 6:45 PM. She was born in Hamilton on February 14, 1951 the daughter of Virgil and Grace (Brown) Scott. In 1968 in Hamilton she married Robert Cunningham.

She is survived by her...

Melvin Schroder

Melvin Schroder

Jul 24, 2009

Melvin Schroder, age 75 of Liberty Township passed away at Heritagespring, West Chester on Friday, July 24, 2009. He was born in Hamilton on February 3, 1934 the son of Frank and Emma (Seals) Schroder. Melvin was employed as a tool and die maker at Fisher Body for 39 years, retiring in 1991. He was Fairfield Auxiliary Police officer...

Judith  A. Wilson

Judith A. Wilson

Jul 23, 2009

Judith A. Wilson, age 65 of Hamilton passed away at Mercy Hospital of Fairfield on Thursday, July 23, 2009 at 10:45 AM. She was born in Hamilton on October 11, 1943 the daughter of James David and Zella Faye (Foster) Still. Judith was employed as a nurse’s aid at various different nursing homes. On March 13, 1962 she married...

Willa  Mae Roy

Willa Mae Roy

Jul 23, 2009

Willa Mae Roy, age 90 of Cincinnati passed away at Sterling House on Thursday, July 23, 2009 at 2:55 AM. She was born in Montgomery County, Kentucky on December 10, 1919 the daughter of John Wesley and Lucinda (Halsey) Brewer. Willa was a graduate of West Chester High and Hamilton School of Practical Nursing, and was employed as an...

Betty  M. Hacker

Betty M. Hacker

Jul 21, 2009

Betty M. Hacker, age 45 of Hamilton passed away at her residence on Tuesday, July 21, 2009. She was born in Georgetown, Kentucky on August 2, 1963 the daughter of Joseph Leslie and Exie Louise (Merideth) King. Betty was a homemaker who enjoyed helping others. On March 11, 1982 she married Brian Hacker.

She is survived by...

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