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.
Kelley Bradley
Feb 15, 2024
Kelley Bradley, age 59 of Hamilton, passed away at Kettering Hospital Hamilton on Thursday, February 15, 2024. Kelley was born in Hamilton, Ohio on December 12, 1964 to the late Bud and Wanda Sue (Caldwell) Grinnell. Kelley graduated from Hamilton High School and worked at Livingston Tyler Products for many years. Kelley will be dearly missed by her loving...
Stephen E. Butler
Feb 15, 2024
Stephen E. (Monds) Butler, age 67 of Williamstown, passed away on Thursday, February 15, 2024. Stephen was born in Dayton, Ohio on September 28, 1956. He was a member of the United States Army and loved his ’68 Firebird and his Harley Motorcycle. Stephen enjoyed listening to music, playing his guitar, and taking care of his wife and kids....
John F. King
Feb 14, 2024
John F. King, age 91 of Fairfield, passed away on Wednesday, February 14, 2024. John was born in Beaver Dam, Kentucky on June 15, 1932 to Roma King and Artie (Rowe) King. He was a member of Allison Avenue Baptist Church for many years and loved his church family. John was a wonderful husband and father.
John...
Joyce M. Tann
Feb 12, 2024
Joyce M. Tann, age 85 of Hamilton, passed away at Fort Hamilton Hospital on Monday, February 12, 2024. Joyce was born in Hamilton, Ohio on March 5, 1938 to Elmer and Rita (Klein) Beer. Joyce graduated from Notre Dame High School class of 1956. She was a school secretary for Hamilton City Schools for 15 years and at St....
Jason E. Beckman
Feb 11, 2024
Jason E. Beckman, age 53 of Cincinnati, passed away at Mercy Hospital--Fairfield on Sunday, February 11, 2024. Jason was born in Hamilton County, Ohio on December 13, 1970 to Fred Beckman and Lela (Shockley) Beckman. Jason is survived by his wife, Lorrain Beckman; his parents Fred and Lela Beckman; his sister, Terri (Brady) Elrod; and one niece, Katelin (Chris)...
Forrest Edward Bailey
Feb 7, 2024
Forrest Edward Bailey, age 62 of Hamilton, passed away on Wednesday, February 7, 2024. Known to most as Ed or Eddy, he was born in Hamilton, Ohio on October 18, 1961 to the late Shelby and Bertha (Holton) Bailey. Ed started in automotive service after graduating high school. He worked at Harvest Land and Rumpke for many years before...
Victoria R. Mischell-Tinker
Feb 5, 2024
Victoria R. Mischell-Tinker, age 75 of Morgan Township, passed away on Monday, February 5, 2024. Vicki was born in Hamilton, Ohio on June 19, 1948 to Ernest and Edna (Johnson) Thorpe. Vicki graduated from Ross High School. She was a member of Hamilton Church of God.
Vicki is survived by her nephews, Lance (Becky) Bumgardner of Chattanooga,...
Geoffrey P. Shearburn
Feb 4, 2024
Geoffrey P. Shearburn, age 72 of Hamilton, passed away on Sunday, February 4, 2024. Geoff was born in Chicago, Illinois on March 27, 1951. He loved camping, fishing, and spending time with his family. Geoff had a great sense of humor, enjoyed listening to Red’s games on the radio with Marty and Joe, and vacationing in St. Augustine, FL....
Ruby Mitchell
Feb 3, 2024
Ruby Mitchell, age 91 of Hamilton, passed away at home on Saturday, February 3, 2024. Ruby was born in Manchester, Kentucky on January 20, 1933 to the late Loyd and Chloe Ledford. In 1949, Ruby married Hiram Mitchell and together they raised a family in Hamilton. Ruby worked briefly at Miami University but was mostly a homemaker and most...
Patricia A. Fowler
Feb 2, 2024
Patricia A. Fowler, age 84 of Hamilton, passed away at Ft. Hamilton Hospital on Friday, February 2, 2024. She was born in Hamilton, Ohio on April 1, 1939 the daughter of Dillard and Lilly Williams.
Patricia is survived by her son, John Gambrel; two grandchildren, Johnny Lee Gambrel and Nina Masters; niece, JoAnn Bowling; great niece, Kim...
Daniel Anthony Ciavarella
Jan 31, 2024
Daniel Anthony Ciavarella, age 47 of Fairfield, passed away on Wednesday, January 31, 2024. Dan was born in Hamilton, Ohio on July 30, 1976 to Anthony Ciavarella and Erin (Smith) O'Mera. Dan graduated from Fairfield High School. Beloved father, son, brother and nephew.
Dan is survived by his parents, Anthony and Mary Ciavarella; his children, Ashton (Johnny)...
Kathleen A. Owens
Jan 31, 2024
Kathleen A. Owens, age 53 of Cincinnati, passed away on Wednesday, January 31, 2024. Kathleen was born in Hamilton, Ohio on May 27, 1970 to Lawrence Foley and Margaret (Saurber) Foley. She was a loving wife, caring mother, devoted nana, faithful sister, and dedicated healthcare provider. Kathleen enjoyed spending time at the beach, being at home in her garden,...
Violet P. Martin
Jan 31, 2024
Violet P. Martin, age 93 of Hamilton, passed away at Bickford of Middletown on Wednesday, January 31, 2024 at 2:21AM. Violet was born in Alpine, Kentucky on September 1, 1930 to Crawford Cook and Pearl (Campbell) Cook. Violet retired from Ross Local Schools, where she worked as the Cafeteria Manager. She was a member of St. Clair Avenue Baptist...
Blanche Louise Pence
Jan 31, 2024
Blanche Louise Pence, age 76 of Hamilton, passed away on Wednesday, January 31, 2024. Blanche was born in Breeden, West Virginia on October 30, 1947 to James Ferrell Sr. and Lula Bell Demsie-Ferrell-Perry. She enjoyed the simple things. Blanche dedicated her life to caring for her family and lived her life according to God’s words in Matthew 19:14, “But...
Richard Wayne Jones Sr.
Jan 30, 2024
Richard Wayne Jones Sr., age 81 of Middletown, passed away at Atrium Medical Center on Tuesday, January 30, 2024. Richard was born in Boone County, Kentucky on April 28, 1942 to Sherman Jones and Lucy (Owens) Jones. Richard is survived by his son, Richard Jones Jr.; his brother Leroy Jones; his grandchildren, Austin Jones, Robert Jones, Russell Jones, and...
Frank D. Lenos
Jan 29, 2024
Frank D. Lenos, age 88 of Hamilton, passed away on Tuesday, January 30, 2024. Frank was born in Hamilton, Ohio on March 1, 1935 to Mike Lenos and Mattie (McCowan) Lenos. He was the owner and operator of Frank Lenos Sewer and Drain for more than 45 years. Frank was a good father who instilled hard work ethics into...
Audrey F. Minyard
Jan 29, 2024
Audrey F. Minyard, age 82 of Hamilton, passed away on Monday, January 29, 2024. Audrey was born in Prestonsburg, Kentucky on August 30, 1941 to Raymond Cooley and Sara (Adkins) Cooley. She was a member of the Laurel Avenue Church of Christ for over 60 years and loved her church friends. Audrey enjoyed playing games with family and watching...
Velma (Holland) Bell
Jan 25, 2024
Velma (Holland) Bell, age 77 of Hamilton, passed away at Hospice of Hamilton on Thursday, January 25, 2024. Velma was born in Clay County, Kentucky on October 12, 1946 to the late Malvin and Mildred (Retherford) Holland. Velma graduated Garfield High School, Class of 1964. In the fall of 1969, she married the love of her life, Carl Bell....
            Clinton Frazier
Jan 24, 2024
Clinton Frazier, age 67 of Hamilton, passed away at his residence on Wednesday, January 24, 2024. Clinton was born in Hamilton, Ohio on February 3, 1956 to William Thomas Frazier and Grace Mae (Youngman) Mulligan. Clinton attended Garfield High School and went to the 11th grade, and then served in the United States Armed Forces.
Clinton is...
Donna Reimels
Jan 24, 2024
Donna Reimels passed peacefully in her Hamilton, Ohio home on January 24, 2024. Donna Stulpin was born in Brockton, Massachusetts on September 28, 1954, the only daughter of Raymond and Helena (Saba) Stulpin. She was the sister to two brothers, both who predeceased her, Michael (Mickey) and Raymond Stulpin.
Donna was a graduate of Brockton High School...


