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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Damon Matthew Williams
Jul 21, 2009
Damon Matthew Williams, age 31 of Hamilton passed away on Tuesday, July 21, 2009 at 1:35 AM. He was born in Hamilton on November 25, 1977 the son of Gary and Pamela (Mapel) Williams. Damon was employed in the maintenance department for Liberty Township and was a member of Moose Lodge #501. On September 14, 2002 in Hamilton he...
Timothy Withrow
Jul 20, 2009
Timothy Withrow, age 49 of Hamilton passed away at his residence surrounded by his family on Monday, July 20, 2009 at 9:22 PM. He was born in Hamilton on July 21, 1959 the son of Carl "Red" and Margie L. (Moore) Withrow. Timothy was a veteran of the U.S. Army from 1979 to 1980 and was employed as a...
Cecil Junior Lawson
Jul 19, 2009
Cecil Junior Lawson, age 87 of Hamilton passed away at Hospice of Hamilton on Sunday, July 19, 2009 at 5:55 PM. He was born in London, Kentucky on May 28, 1922 the son of Eligah and Julia (Sweet) Lawson. Junior was employed as an assembler for the Mosler Safe Co. for 44 years, retiring in 1983, and was a...
Kenneth W. Hargraves
Jul 19, 2009
Kenneth W. Hargraves, age 76 passed away peacefully on July 19, 2009 at his home. Ken was born on October 10, 1932 in Hamilton, the son of Elias and Provie (Dixon) Hargraves. He was educated in the Hamilton City Schools and graduated from Hamilton High School in 1950. Ken served in the U.S. Army. He was employed by Proctor...
Alma Chesnut
Jul 18, 2009
Alma Chesnut, age 72 of Hamilton passed away at Huntington Court surrounded by her loved ones on Saturday, July 18, 2009 at 10:15 PM. She was born in Hamilton on May 24, 1937 the daughter of Ernest and Mamie (Myers) Wallace.
She is survived by her husband, Ben Chesnut of Hamilton; four sons, Douglas (Connie) Stephens of...
Katherine "Pat" Williams
Jul 15, 2009
Katherine "Pat" Williams, age 69 of Hamilton passed away at Ft. Hamilton Hospital on Wednesday, July 15, 2009 at 7:27 PM. She was born in Hyden, Kentucky on June 21, 1940 the daughter of Jeff and Jettie (Couch) Rice. Katherine was a member of New Harvest United Baptist Church. On March 4, 1962 in Seymour, Indiana she married Robert...
Betty R. Mcswain
Jul 14, 2009
Betty R. McSwain, age 86 of Hamilton passed away at Mercy Franciscan at Schroder on Tuesday, July 14, 2009 at 8:45 PM. She was born in Millville on January 1, 1923 the daughter of Paul and Carrie (Eckstein) VanNess. Betty was employed as a clerk/typist for Ohio Casualty for 19 years, retiring in 1983.
She is survived...
Joan R. Wilmer
Jul 14, 2009
Joan R. Wilmer, age 68 of Middletown passed away in her residence on Tuesday, July 14, 2009 at 5:00 PM. She was born in Hamilton on March 31, 1941 the daughter of Carl and Georgia (Baker) Miller. Joan was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church and was employed as a supervisor for Service Master for ten years. On...


