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.

Kevin Robert Digby
Jan 7, 2009
Kevin Robert Digby, age 49 of College Corner passed away unexpectedly on January 7, 2009. He was born in Columbus, Ohio on January 19, 1959, the son of Robert and Josephine (Vance) Digby, both of whom preceded him in death. Kevin was employed in the Physical Facilities Department at Miami University for several years.
He is survived...
Gordon L. Winkler
Jan 6, 2009
Gordon L. Winkler, age 77 of Irvine, Kentucky passed away in St. Clair Township on Tuesday, January 6, 2009 at 3:10 PM. He was born in Irvine on September 29, 1931 the son of Tracy and Rose (King) Winkler. Gordon was employed at various trucking companies, at Hamilton Tool, and was a disc jockey at a Stanton, Kentucky radio...
Stephen A. Mcmullen Jr.
Jan 5, 2009
Stephen A. McMullen Jr., age 87 of Hamilton passed away at Ft. Hamilton Hospital on Monday, January 5, 2009. He was born on November 30, 1921 the son of Stephen A. Sr. and Marcella (Wahoff) McMullen. Stephen was a veteran of the U.S. Army Air Corps, serving during World War II in England with the 356th Squadron. He married...
Rev. Olen T. Breedwell
Jan 1, 2009
Rev. Olen T. Breedwell, Sr. age 72 of Trenton passed away at Atrium Medical Center on Thursday, January 1, 2009 at 3:53 PM. He was born in Scottsboro, Alabama on May 15, 1936 the son of Gilbert and Georgia (Johnson) Breedwell. Rev. Breedwell was employed as a truck driver for Freight and Crate, retiring in 1975 and was a...

August J. Stapf
Jan 1, 2009
August J. Stapf, age 81 of Melbourne, Florida passed away in Holmes Regional Medical Center, Melbourne, Florida on Thursday January 1, 2009 at 3:03 AM. He was born in Hamilton on October 29, 1927, the son of Almer and Antoinette (Grote) Stapf. August was a veteran of World War II with the United States Army from 1946-1947, a 1952...
Francis Stang
Dec 31, 2008
Francis Stang, age 75 of Hamilton passed away in his residence on Wednesday, December 31, 2008 at 6:10 AM. He was born in Okeana on January 10, 1933, the son of George and Evelyn (Phillips) Stang. Francis was a 1951 graduate of Hamilton High School; attended Miami University for two years and attended University of Cincinnati night school for...
James S. Ferguson
Dec 29, 2008
James S. Ferguson, age 70 of Fairfield passed away at Drake Center on Monday, December 29, 2008 at 2:42 PM with his wife and daughter by his side. He was born in Middletown on April 21, 1938 the son of Stanley and Eunice (Combs) Ferguson. James was employed in the shipping department at Diebold Safe Company for 26 years,...
John G. Johnson
Dec 29, 2008
John G. Johnson, age 64, of Trenton, passed away Monday, December 29, 2008. He was born in Harlan, Kentucky on September 26, 1944 the son of Mack and Dorothy (Still) Johnston. John served as an MP in the U.S. Army from 1964 to 1967 completing one tour of duty in Vietnam. He was formerly employed by Champion Paper and...
Linvell D. Hall
Dec 29, 2008
Linvell D. Hall, age 65 of Fairfield passed away peacefully at his residence on Monday, December 29, 2008 at 11:45 AM. He was born in Irvine, Kentucky on September 22, 1943 the son of Kelly and Jeanette (Combs) Hall. Linvell was employed by Champion Paper Company from 1969 until his retirement in 1992. On June 16, 1962 in Hamilton...
Michael Wade Duncan Sr.
Dec 28, 2008
Michael Wade Duncan Sr., age 55 of Hamilton passed away at Hospice of Hamilton on Sunday, December 28, 2008 at 1:30 AM. He was born in Franklin, Ohio on April 30, 1953 the son of William Elmer and Edith Jane (Glenn) Duncan. Michael was employed as a tunnel operator at Martin Marietta Materials Inc., and was a member of...
Dorothy Mae Durbin
Dec 28, 2008
Dorothy Mae Durbin, age 76 of Fairfield passed away at her residence on Sunday, December 28, 2008 at 11:15 AM. She was born in Hamilton on January 7, 1932 the daughter of Andronicus and Emma (Tipton) Durbin. Dorothy was employed as a secretary for Allstate Insurance for many years, retiring in 1995. She was a member of St. Joseph...
John Daniel "Pollock" Layton
Dec 28, 2008
John Daniel "Pollock" Layton, age 65 of Hamilton passed away at his residence on Sunday, December 28, 2008 at 4:00 PM. He was born in Toledo, Ohio on July 12, 1943 the son of Frederick and Lucille (Neshkoff) Stork. John was a veteran of the U.S. Army during the Vietnam Era from 1963 to 1969 and was employed as...
Edna Mae (Hoffman) Benge
Dec 27, 2008
Edna Mae (Hoffman) Benge, age 83, formally of Milford Township passed away Saturday, December 27, 2008 at Golden Years Nursing Center. Edna was born in Hamilton, Ohio on July 29, 1925 to Albert and Nellie Hoffman. She was a 1943 graduate of Seven Mile High School. On November 29, 1944 she married Roscoe Benge and they were happily married...
Thomas E. Demonge
Dec 27, 2008
Thomas E. DeMonge, age 47 of Hamilton passed away at his residence on Saturday, December 27, 2008. He was born in Hamilton on January 20, 1961 the son of Donald F. and Annetta A. (Phelps) DeMonge. Tom was a veteran of the U.S. Navy and was employed as a truck driver for LeSaint Logistics. He was an avid Harley...

Sylvia C. Rucker
Dec 26, 2008
Sylvia C. Rucker, age 73 of Somerville passed away at her residence on Friday, December 26, 2008 at 8:00 PM. She was born in Corbin, Kentucky on April 28, 1935 the daughter of Arnold and Ethel (Taylor) Taylor. On December 4, 1965 in Oxford she married Roscoe Rucker.
She is survived by her husband, Roscoe Rucker of...
Austin M. Wilson
Dec 25, 2008
Austin M. Wilson, age 66 of Hamilton passed away at his residence on Thursday, December 25, 2008 at 10:25 AM. He was born in Hamilton on May 14, 1942 the son of Austin E. and Clara Lucille (Delaney) Wilson. Austin was a veteran of the U.S. Navy from 1960 to 1965, having served on the USS Boston CAG!, USS...
Donald Leroy Moss
Dec 23, 2008
Donald Leroy Moss, age 73 of Hamilton passed away at his residence on Tuesday, December 23, 2008. He was born in Hamilton on August 7, 1935 the son of Carl and Grace (Sutton) Moss. On June 26, 2004 he married Barbara A. Burns. Donald was a veteran of the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict from 1958 to 1964....
Raleigh Lee Webb
Dec 23, 2008
Raleigh Lee Webb, age 40, of Hamilton, passed away at Ft. Hamilton Hospital on Tuesday, December 23, 2008. He was born in Hamilton on May 27, 1968 the son of Thedus and Judy (Hurley-Jones) Webb. Raleigh was employed as a labor for Jackson Construction.
He is survived by his children, Anjalisa Webb of Fairfield, Raleigh Durbin-Webb, Haley...
Doris L. Burkart
Dec 23, 2008
Doris L. Burkart age 90 of Fairfield passed away in Hospice of Hamilton on Tuesday, December 23, 2008 at 9:18PM. She was born in Piqua, Ohio on June 30, 1918, the daughter of Ray and Edna (Rousseau) Seipel. Doris was a 1939 graduate of Mercy School of Nursing; a volunteer for Mercy Hospital of Hamilton; a member of Church...
Robin S. Webb
Dec 21, 2008
Robin S. Webb, age 54 of Middletown passed away at her residence on Sunday, December 21, 2008. She was born in Middletown on March 8, 1954 the daughter of William and Barbara (Ingram) Spencer. Robin was employed as deputy for the Butler County Sheriff’s Department. On June 4, 1982 in Hamilton she married Carl Douglas Webb who preceded her...