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.
Gladys Kettman
Feb 13, 2009
Gladys Kettman, age 93 of Hamilton passed away at Mercy Franciscan at Schroder Manor on Friday, February 13, 2009 at 6:15 PM. She was born in Hartford, Indiana on May 17, 1915 the daughter of Harry and Mamie (Vornheder) Grace. Gladys was a member of the St. Julie Billiart Catholic Church, a life member of the Rosary Altar Society...
Sally Jennings
Feb 11, 2009
Sally Jennings, age 86 of Fairfield went home to be with her Lord at Mercy Hospital Fairfield on Wednesday, February 11, 2009 at 5:45 AM. She was born in Orlando, Kentucky on March 18, 1922 the daughter of Logan and Mary (Singleton) McGuire. Sally was a skilled homemaker who was lovingly devoted to her family, and will be sadly...

Marybeth Brannigan
Feb 11, 2009
Marybeth Brannigan, age 49, of Hamilton passed away at Wellington Manor on February 11, 2009. She was born in Hamilton on August 6, 1959 the daughter of James P. and Marjorie V. (Grieshaber) Brannigan. Marybeth graduated from Hamilton Taft High School in 1979 and attended Wright State University in Dayton. She was an avid dog lover of all shapes...
Park Johnson
Feb 10, 2009
Park Johnson, age 93 of Hamilton passed away in Huntington Court on Tuesday, February 10, 2009 at 9:45 PM. He was born in Jinks, Kentucky on September 27, 1915 the son of Hugh and Nora (Powell) Johnson. Park was a member of the Pater Avenue Pentecostal Church and was employed in maintenance with the Butler County Engineer’s Department for...
Sylvia M. Williman
Feb 9, 2009
Sylvia M. Williman, age 78 of Hamilton passed away at Ft. Hamilton Hospital on Monday, February 9, 2009 at 4:25 PM. She was born in Hamilton on April 3, 1930 the daughter of Everett and Marie (Sprauer) DeBolt. Sylvia was employed as a medical secretary at Fairfield OBGYN, Inc. and was a member of St. Ann Catholic Church. On...
Eva M. Wood
Feb 9, 2009
Eva M. Wood, age 83, of Lawrenceburg, Indiana, formerly of Hamilton, Ohio passed away at Shady Nook Care Center, Lawrenceburg on Monday, February 9, 2009. She was born in Estill County, Kentucky on November 4, 1925 the daughter of Willard and Artha (Hymer) Winkler. She was employed at Champion and International Paper for 41 years, retiring in 1988. She...

Gladys E. Slipher
Feb 6, 2009
Gladys E. Slipher, age 88 of Hamilton passed away at Fort Hamilton Hospital on Friday, February 6, 2009 at 9:40 PM. She was born in Millville on October 23, 1920 the daughter of Charles and Laura (Hawk) Listerman. Gladys was a 1938 graduate of Seven Mile High School and was employed as a rate clerk for Ohio Casualty for...
Belinda Kay Johnson
Feb 6, 2009
Belinda Kay Johnson, age 54, of Hanover Twp., passed away at her residence on Friday February 6, 2009. She was born in Hamilton on September 21, 1954 the daughter of Sam and Pauline (Hibbard) House. Kay enjoyed camping and was a former employee of Penney’s Furniture. On March 23, 2001 in Hamilton she married David Johnson.
She...
Aaron C. Armstrong
Feb 6, 2009
Aaron C. Armstrong, age 71 of Hamilton passed away at University of Cincinnati Hospital on Friday, February 6, 2009. He was born n Hazard, Kentucky on December 4, 1937 the son of Archie and Gladys (Couch) Armstrong. Aaron was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps during the Korean Conflict and was employed at Ford Motor Company.
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Judy L. Shulz
Feb 5, 2009
Judy L. Shulz, age 60 of Hamilton passed away from cancer at Hospice of Hamilton on Thursday, February 5, 2009 at 10:55 AM. She was born in Hamilton on March 16, 1948 the daughter of George L. and Mary Ruth (Young) Wahl. Judy was the manager of a local restaurant until illness forced her to retire. She was a...
Veronica Louise Lewis
Feb 4, 2009
Veronica Louise Lewis, age 42 of Fairfield passed away at Mercy Hospital Fairfield on Wednesday, February 4, 2009 at 6:30 AM. She was born in Covington, Kentucky on July 17, 1966 the daughter of Gillus F. and Loretta (Moore) Buchanan. Veronica was employed in accounts payable at Mercy Healthplex. On December 28, 1985 in Hamilton she married John Lewis...
H. Leon Fluckiger
Feb 4, 2009
H. Leon Fluckiger, age 58 of Hamilton passed away at McCullough-Hyde Hospital on Wednesday, February 4, 2009 at 7:08 PM. He was born in Middlesboro, Kentucky on July 14, 1950 the son of Simon A. Sr. and Maude (Evans) Fluckiger. Leon was employed as a security guard at Merchant Security. He loved meeting people, and never met a stranger....
Bonnie Breedwell
Feb 3, 2009
Bonnie Breedwell, age 67 of Trenton passed away in Fort Hamilton Hospital on Tuesday, February 3, 2009 at 6:43 AM. She was born in Clay County, Kentucky on July 25, 1941 the daughter of Chester and Mae (Smallwood) Hensley. Bonnie was a member of the Full Gospel Church. On October 4, 1986 in Miamisburg, Ohio she married Rev. Olen...
Linda S. Rinck
Jan 31, 2009
Linda S. Rinck, age 62, of New Miami, passed away at Garden Manor Extended Care Center on Saturday, January 31, 2009. She was born in Clay County, Kentucky on April 8, 1946 the daughter of Lewis and Ruby (Hammons) Fields. Linda was a former employee of Hamilton Fixture.
She is survived by three sons, John (Debbie) Rinck,...
James W. "Jim" Rose
Jan 30, 2009
James W. "Jim" Rose age 74 of Hamilton passed away at Fort Hamilton Hospital on Friday January 30, 2009. He was born June 4, 1934 in Hamilton, the son of Albert and Ada (Morehead) Rose. Jim was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corp serving from 1956-1958. He retired from Champion Paper Company after 25 years of employment, and...
Margaret Jeanette Carberry
Jan 30, 2009
Margaret Jeanette Carberry, age 67 of Hamilton passed away in Hospice of Hamilton on Friday, January 30, 2009 at 11:25 AM. She was born in Hamilton on May 11, 1941 the daughter of Levi and Nettie (Cox) Isaacs. Margaret was a member of Full Gospel Mission. On March 1, 1969 in Hamilton she married Robert Carberry.
She...
Nannie Miller
Jan 30, 2009
Nannie Miller, age 91 of Hamilton passed away at Mercy Franciscan at Schroder on Friday, January 30, 2009 at 5:00 PM. She was born in Laurel County, Kentucky on May 19, 1917 the daughter of Blain and Hailey (Radford) Hensley. Nannie was a member of Hamilton Church of God. In 1934 in London, Kentucky she married Emmitt Miller who...
Mary Lou Owens
Jan 29, 2009
Mary Lou Owens age 71 of Sunman, Indiana passed away at Ripley Crossing in Milan, Indiana on Thursday, January 29, 2009. She was born Letcher, Kentucky on May 16, 1937, the daughter of Joseph and Alta (Crase) Olinger. A homemaker, Mary Lou enjoyed cooking, sewing and her grandchildren. In her early years, she was a key punch operator at...
Edna Irene Adkins
Jan 28, 2009
Edna Irene Adkins, age 75 of Hamilton passed away at Ft. Hamilton Hospital on Wednesday, January 28, 2009 at 1:51 PM. She was born in Liberty Township on March 27, 1933 the daughter of William and Sarah Elizabeth (Rosenbalm) Nelson. In 1952 in Liberty, Indiana she married Robert Donald Adkins, and he preceded her in death in 1998.
...Pauline Diesbach
Jan 22, 2009
Pauline Diesbach, age 85 of Hamilton passed away at her residence on Thursday, January 22, 2009 at 3:55 PM. She was born in Kentucky on April 21, 1923 the daughter of Jesse and Emma (Eversole) Mays. Pauline was employed at Wright-Burnett, retiring in 1988. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Hamilton. On July 6, 1940 she...