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.
Luella V. Sunberg
Apr 12, 2009
Luella V. Sunberg, age 90 passed away at Westover Retirement Community, Hamilton, on Sunday, April 12, 2009 at 6:00 PM. She was born in Cincinnati on January 14, 1919 the daughter of Joseph and Rose (Burger) Kistner. Luella was a member of St. Peter in Chains Catholic Church. On June 24, 1939 she married Ed L. Sunberg and he...
Arthur Russell Lingler
Apr 12, 2009
Arthur Russell Lingler, age 92 of Hamilton passed away at Hospice of Cincinnati, Blue Ash, on Sunday, April 12, 2009 at 2:35 PM. He was born in Hamilton on February 14, 1917 the son of Arthur A. and Hattie (Wise) Lingler. Arthur was a veteran of the U.S. Navy during World War II from 1942 to 1945. He was...
Lowell Short
Apr 11, 2009
Lowell Short, age 77 of Hamilton passed away at Hospice of Hamilton on Saturday, April 11, 2009 at 6:40 AM. He was born in Lee County, Virginia on June 1, 1931 the son of Walter and Ellie (Flannery) Short. Lowell was employed at Fernald for 44 years, retiring in 1996. He was a member of Washington Lodge No. 17...
Donald Cope
Apr 10, 2009
Donald Cope age 66 of Hamilton passed away at Residence of Greystone in Cincinnati on Friday, April 10, 2009. He was born in Hamilton on July 21, 1942, the son of Albert and Marie (Talbert) Cope. Donald loved to play the guitar and enjoyed fishing. He was a member of Princeton Pike Church of God.
He is...
Mary Louise Stumpf
Apr 8, 2009
Mary Louise Stumpf, age 85 of Hamilton passed away in Mercy Franciscan at Schroder on Wednesday, April 8, 2009 at 7:48 AM. She was born in Hamilton on August 7, 1923 the daughter of William and Jessie (Meachan) Stumpf Sr. Mary was an avid bowler in the Handicap League at Linden Lanes, a member of Senior Citizens, and was...
Elmer "Nick" Nichting
Apr 8, 2009
Elmer "Nick" Nichting, age 88 of Hamilton passed away in Hospice of Hamilton on Wednesday, April 8, 2009 at 7:00 PM. He was born in Hamilton on February 28, 1921 the son of Henry and Lill (Wessel) Nichting. Elmer was a veteran of World War II with the United States Army from 1942 to 1945, was a life member...
Bernice Hanson Yauch
Apr 7, 2009
Bernice Hanson Yauch, age 75 of Hamilton passed away at her residence on Tuesday, April 7, 2009 at 8:30 AM. She was born in Franklin, Ohio on December 25, 1933 the daughter of Jacob and Bessie (Neeley) Gabbard. Bernice was a member of VFW #7670 Auxiliary. On December 11, 1953 in Middletown, she married Waldemar Hanson, and he preceded...
Charlotte D. Bell
Apr 7, 2009
Charlotte D. Bell, age 56 of Hamilton passed away at Christ Hospital on Tuesday, April 7, 2009 at 2:06 PM. She was born in Knoxville, Tennessee on September 24, 1952 the daughter of William E. and Wanda (Hodson) Anderson. On December 27, 1984 in Middletown, she married John Bell.
She is survived by her husband, John Bell...
Earl E. Denny
Apr 7, 2009
Earl E. Denny, age 77 of Fairfield Township passed away in Hospice of Hamilton on Tuesday, April 7, 2009 at 3:17AM. He was born in Mt. Vernon, Kentucky on April 21, 1931 the son of Roscoe and Docy (Kirby) Denny. Earl was employed in material control for General Motors/Norwood for 25 years, retiring in 1981. On March 12, 1955...
Dorothy P. Arnett
Apr 6, 2009
Dorothy P. Arnett, age 81 of Hamilton passed away at Mercy Franciscan at Schroder on Monday, April 6, 2009 at 7:10 AM. She was born in Goffstown, New Hampshire on January 18, 1928 the daughter of Forrest A. and Pearl Brock (Greer) Leavitt. On January 22, 1952 in Florence, South Carolina she married Kenneth D. Arnett.
She...
Nancy L. Tipton
Apr 3, 2009
Nancy L. Tipton of Hanover Township passed away at Fort Hamilton Hospital on Friday, April 3, 2009 at 8:55 PM. Nancy was employed in the dietary department at Fort Hamilton Hospital for the past 20 years. In 1976 in Fayetteville, Ohio she married Michael Tipton.
She is survived by her husband, Michael Tipton of Hanover Township; one...
James R. Rogers
Apr 2, 2009
James R. Rogers, age 77 of St. Clair Township passed away at Ft. Hamilton Hospital on Thursday, April 2, 2009. He was born in Hamilton on December 26, 1931 the son of Thomas S. and Effie Pearl (Crouch) Rogers. Jim was a 1950 graduate of Seven Mile High School. He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force, serving...
Josephine E. Rice
Apr 2, 2009
Josephine E. Rice, age 83 of Hamilton passed away at Montgomery Care Center on Thursday, April 2, 2009 at 3:25 PM. She was born in Hamilton on December 23, 1925 the daughter of William and Lula (Byron) White.
She is survived by two sons, Robert Rice of Overpeck and Kenny Rice of New Miami; three daughters, Karen...
Ruford Gentry
Apr 2, 2009
Ruford Gentry, age 89 of Hamilton passed away at Atrium Medical Center on Thursday, April 2, 2009 at 10:00 AM. He was born in Jackson County, Kentucky on February 25, 1920 the son of Roy and Ella Jane (Lakes) Gentry. Ruford was a World War II U.S. Army veteran from 1941 to 1945, where he served in Algeria, French...
George M. Staarmann
Mar 31, 2009
George M. Staarmann, age 81 of Hamilton passed away in his residence on Tuesday, March 31, 2009 at 11:40 PM. He was born in Hamilton on September 26, 1927 the son of George T. and Agnes (Jung) Staarmann. George was a 1945 graduate of Hamilton Catholic High School and attended University of Cincinnati for two years, and was a...
Donald G. "D.G." Reaves
Mar 31, 2009
Donald G. "D.G." Reaves, age 78 of Hamilton passed away at Garden Manor Extended Care Center on Tuesday, March 31, 2009 at 8:08 PM. He was born in Hamilton on January 3, 1931 the son of William Charles and Josephine Marie (Schwartz) Reaves. Don was a veteran of the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict from 1951 to 1953...
Arthur Clayton Hale
Mar 31, 2009
Arthur Clayton Hale, age 81 of Hamilton passed away on Tuesday, March 31, 2009 at 7:44 PM. He was born in Hamilton on August 20, 1927 the son of John Harvey and Katherine Louise (Owens) Hale. Arthur was a veteran of the U.S. Navy during World War II form 1945 to 1946. He was a self-employed bricklayer and member...
Gerald Guy Mize
Mar 29, 2009
Gerald Guy Mize, age 79 of Hamilton passed away at Ft. Hamilton Hospital on Sunday, March 29, 2009 at 9:30 PM. He was born in Hamilton on December 13, 1929 the son of Roscoe and Lola (Creech) Mize. Gerald was employed as a laborer at Triasco Blacktopping, retiring in 1992. He was a lifetime member of Monkey Mutual Aid...
Michael L. "Mike" Buell
Mar 28, 2009
Michael L. "Mike" Buell, age 47, of Trenton, passed away at his home on Saturday, February 28, 2009. He was born in Hamilton on November 2, 1961 the son of Marvin L. and Kathleen (Judd) Buell. Mike was owner and operator of M L Buell Paving and Reality Trucking. He was a member of Moose Lodge # 501 and...
Benjamin J. Dufeck Sr.
Mar 28, 2009
Benjamin J. Dufeck Sr., age 89 of Hamilton, passed away at Brown County General Hospital, Georgetown, Ohio on Saturday March 28, 2009. He was born in Denmark, Wisconsin on August 25, 1919 the son of Chris and Teresa (Nejedlo) Dufeck. An Army veteran of WW II Ben served from 1942 to 1945 reaching the rank of Staff-Sergeant with the...