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.
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...
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...