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.
Ellen Eloise Simpson
Dec 20, 2008
Ellen Eloise Simpson, age 60, of Ross, Ohio, passed away at Sycamore Springs Rehabilitation Center on Saturday December 20, 2008. She was born in Batesville, Indiana on July 18, 1948 the daughter of Lester and Mildred (Meyer) Mergenthal. Ellen was employed by Butler County Job and Family Services for the past 18 years. She was a beautician, and loved...
A. Marie Sewell
Dec 19, 2008
A. Marie Sewell (nee Loudin), age 89 of Hamilton passed away at Otterbein Retirement Community on Friday, December 19, 2008 at 10:10 AM. She was born in Lee County, Kentucky on September 29, 1919 the daughter of Chester and Isa (Coin) Loudin. Marie was employed as a book keeper for Hart Jewelry for 20 years, retiring in 1975. She...
Martha Mcwhorter
Dec 19, 2008
Martha McWhorter, age 88 of Hamilton passed away in Hillandale Health Care on Friday, December 19, 2008 at 9:40 AM. She was born in Corbin, Kentucky on July 28, 1920 the daughter of Robert and Drucilla (Gambral) McCreary. In 1946 in Hamilton, she married Kendrick McWhorter, and he preceded her in death in 1979.
She is survived...
Beatrice Church
Dec 19, 2008
Beatrice Church, age 88 of St. Clair Shores, Michigan passed away on Friday, December 19, 2008. She was born in Hamilton on July 5, 1920 the daughter of James and Mable (Garrett) Andrews. Beatrice was employed at Remer Surgical Supply for 24 years, retiring in 1983. She was a member of the Maranatha Church of God. In 1937 in...
James V. "Jim" Arminio
Dec 18, 2008
James V. "Jim" Arminio, age 77 of Hamilton, formerly of Fairfield, passed away in Hospice of Hamilton on Thursday, December 18, 2008 at 6:12 AM. He was born in Hamilton on July 30, 1931 the son of Angelo and Rose (Carito) Arminio. Jim was a veteran of the Korean War with the United States Army from 1953 to 1955,...
Vanessa "Nessa" Suzette (Burkart) Thompson
Dec 17, 2008
Vanessa "Nessa" Suzette (Burkart) Thompson, age 39 of Hamilton passed away unexpectedly at her residence on Wednesday, December 17, 2008 at 8:45 AM. She was born in Hamilton on July 23, 1969 the daughter of Richard and Diane (Lyons) Burkart. Nessa was employed at Lane Public Library for eight years. On June 19, 1993 Nessa married Robert "Gene" Thompson....
James L. "Big Jim" Leger
Dec 17, 2008
James L. "Big Jim" Leger, age 60 of Milford Township passed away on Wednesday, December 17, 2008 at University Hospital, Cincinnati. He was born on October 9, 1948 in Happy Top, Kentucky, the son of William and the late Myrna (Thomas) Leger. Jim was a 1967 graduate of Fairfield High School. He worked several years at Pease Woodworking Company...
Earl Andrews
Dec 16, 2008
Earl Andrews, age 77 of Hamilton passed away at Ft. Hamilton Hospital on Tuesday, December 16, 2008 at 3:50 AM. He was born in Hamilton on July 29, 1931 the son of George Cole and Forest (Reynolds) Andrews. Earl was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force during the Korean Conflict from 1951 to 1955. He was employed as...
Karen R. Condo
Dec 14, 2008
Karen R. Condo, age 65 of Brookville, Indiana passed away in Hospice of Hamilton on Sunday December 14, 2008 at 12:45AM. She was born in Hamilton on July 6, 1943, the daughter of Hobert and Alma (Hollin) Rogers. Karen was an EMT for the Franklin County Emergency Medical Squad.
On July 25, 1964 in Hamilton she was...
Bob R. Stacy
Dec 12, 2008
Bob R. Stacy, age 67 of Hamilton passed away at Fort Hamilton Hospital on Friday, December 12, 2008 at 9:18 PM. He was born in Carey, Ohio on May 11, 1941 the son of Bud and Rose (Rice) Stacy. Bob was employed as a truck driver for Huff Contractors. On March 5, 1960 in Hamilton he married Earlene Yancey....
James W. O
Dec 12, 2008
James W. O’Connor, age 78, of Hamilton, passed away at Hospice of Hamilton on Friday, December 12, 2008. He was born in Hamilton on February 27, 1930 the son of James Phillip and Irene Louise (Lagedrost) O’Connor. James was a U. S. Army veteran having served during the Korean War. In 1967 he graduated from the University of Cincinnati...

Judy C. Combs
Dec 11, 2008
Judy C. Combs, age 64 of Hamilton passed away at Mercy Hospital of Fairfield on Thursday, December 11, 2008 at 2:27 PM. She was born in Hazard, Kentucky on January 1, 1944 the daughter of Hollis and Sophie (Hamilton) Guffey. Judy was co-owner and operator of E&J Enterprises for the past 15 years.
She is survived by...

Barbara "Merle" Bedilion
Dec 11, 2008
Barbara "Merle" Bedilion, age 66 of Cincinnati passed away at Jewish Hospital on Thursday, December 11, 2008 at 9:45 PM. She was born in Fort Meyers, Florida on March 21, 1942 the daughter of Emerson and Carolyn (Holt) Snider. Barbara enjoyed being employed in the field of social work for many years, working with foster children. She was an...

Joann Patrick
Dec 8, 2008
JoAnn Patrick, age 76 of Hamilton passed away at Fort Hamilton Hospital on Monday, December 08, 2008 at 1:55 AM. She was born in Hamilton on April 26, 1932 the daughter of Paul and Cuba Leona (Grimes) Gfroerer. JoAnn retired from Wellington Manor where she was employed in the laundry department. On July 10, 1965 in Jellico, Tennessee she...

Frank J. Hoerst Jr.
Dec 7, 2008
Frank J. Hoerst Jr., age 83 of Middletown passed away in Hospice of Dayton on Sunday, December 7, 2008 at 8:10PM. He was born in West Chester on October 15, 1925, the son of Frank and Matilda (Fink) Hoerst Sr. Frank was employed as a milkman for French Bauer Dairy for twenty-two years and then was employed as a...
Raymond Combs
Dec 6, 2008
Raymond Combs, age 77, of Hamilton, passed away at Wellington Manor on Saturday December 6, 2008 at 6:25 AM. He was born in Hamilton on July 4, 1931 the son of Samuel and Kizzie (Bishop) Combs. Raymond was employed at Mosler Safe for 42 years retiring in 1992. He was a former member of Moose Lodge # 36 and...
Gene M. Roe
Dec 5, 2008
Gene M. Roe of Hamilton, Ohio, passed away on Friday, December 5, 2008 at her home. Gene was born in Hamilton, Ohio, on August 17, 1923, the daughter of Myrtle Brigmon Williams. She was united in marriage to her soul mate Leonard Roe on December 7, 1940. Leonard was the love of her life, and they enjoyed 62 wonderful...
Alvina M. Reed
Dec 3, 2008
Alvina M. Reed, age 89 of Hamilton passed away at Good Samaritan Hospital, Cincinnati, on Wednesday, December 3, 2008. She was born in Hamilton on May 4, 1919 the daughter of Jerry and Whilhelmina (Schueler) Robertson. In 1929 in Hamilton, she married Robert C. Reed, and he preceded her in death in 1984.
She is survived by...

Burley J. Helton
Dec 3, 2008
Burley J. Helton, age 82 of Hamilton passed away at Sunrise Assisted Living of Hamilton on Wednesday, December 3, 2008 at 2:59 PM. He was born in Hyden, Kentucky on September 28, 1926 the son of Burley and Alma (Lewis) Helton. Burley was a veteran of the U.S. Army Air Corps with the 155th Airborne Division, fighting in World...
Bonnie J. Cole
Dec 2, 2008
Bonnie J. Cole, age 33, of Hamilton, born in Hamilton January 4, 1975, passed away Tuesday, December 2, 2008. She leaves behind her beloved children, Emmalee J. Rogers and George L. Rogers, and their little sister Gerrica Scott; her parents, Doris (Simpson) Johnson and Delbert T. Cole; a sister, Tara M. Simpson; two brothers, Dennis R. Johnson and Robert...