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.
Ronald Lee Combs
Aug 19, 2008
Ronald Lee Combs, age 61 of Hamilton passed away at Ft. Hamilton Hospital on Tuesday, August 19, 2008 at 12:40 AM. He was born in Dayton, Kentucky on July 24, 1947 the son of Delbert and Edna (Stamper) Combs. Ronald was employed at Union Central Life Insurance Company for 27 years, retiring in 1993. He was a member of...
Tyler Lee Reiff
Aug 18, 2008
Tyler Lee Reiff, age 14 of Hamilton passed away on Monday, August 18, 2008. He was born in Hamilton on November 7, 1993 the son of Terry Reiff and Melissa Partin. Tyler was a brown belt in karate and loved his bicycle, which he completely built himself. He was ranked on Garfield’s all-time wrestling career victory list, where he’d...
Antoinette Marie Lauer
Aug 16, 2008
Antoinette Marie Lauer, age 91, of Hamilton, died August 16, 2008. She was born in Hamilton, Ohio, August 12, 1917, the daughter of Anthony and Ethel (Gerding) Glock. She graduated from Notre Dame Academy in 1935. On October 5, 1946, she married Albert Lauer in St. Peter Church, Hamilton. She was active in St. Ann Church for over 50...
Cassie Messer
Aug 16, 2008
Cassie Messer, age 91, of Ocala, Florida was called home to be with the Lord on August 16, 2008, at her residence. She was born on July 9, 1917 in Clay Co., Kentucky to J. R. and Nevada (Ball) Murray; she was one of ten children. On November 29, 1941 in Tennessee she married Arthur Messer, who passed away...
Mary Rose Baker
Aug 15, 2008
Mary Rose Baker, age 80 of Hamilton went home to be with the Lord at Fort Hamilton Hospital on Friday, August 15, 2008 at 8:12 PM. She was born in Laurel County, Kentucky on April 27, 1928 the daughter of Fred and Lucy (Sullivan) Brock. Mary was a member of Baptist Chapel. On December 23, 1946 in London, Kentucky...
Lorraine White
Aug 10, 2008
Lorraine White, age 77 of Hamilton went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, with her daughter and family by her side on Sunday, August 10, 2008 at 7:50 PM at Marion General Hospital in Marion, Indiana. She was born in London, Kentucky on November 9, 1930 the daughter of Joseph and Ora (Harris) Collier. Lorraine was...
Archie Lee Anderson Jr.
Aug 10, 2008
Archie Lee Anderson Jr., age 65 of Hamilton, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, August 10, 2008 at 4:25 PM in Central Baptist Hospital in Lexington, Kentucky. He was born in Williamsburg, Kentucky on August 19, 1942 the only son of Archie and Lillie (Carr) Anderson. Mr. Anderson was a former Pinkerton, formerly the proud owner/operator...

Benjamin A. Gadd
Aug 9, 2008
Benjamin A. Gadd, age 86 of Hamilton passed away at Fort Hamilton Hospital on Saturday, August 9, 2008 at 1:10 PM. He was born in Hamilton on October 12, 1921 the son of Albert and Martha (Messer) Gadd. Benjamin was a veteran of WW II with the U.S. Army from 1942-1945. He was employed in coating preparation at Champion...
William R. Moore
Aug 9, 2008
William R. Moore, age 73 of Fairfield Township passed away at his residence on Saturday, August 9, 2008. He was born in Lexington, Kentucky on October 20, 1934 the son of William G. and Lillian (Ritchey) Moore. William was a 1953 graduate of Hamilton High School and in 1955 he enlisted in the Ohio Army National Guard serving 28...
Juanita Copley
Aug 8, 2008
Juanita Copley, age 83 of Hamilton passed away at Hospice of Hamilton on Friday, August 8, 2008 at 12:13 PM. She was born in Krupp, Kentucky on March 8, 1925 the daughter of Andy and Martha (Prewitt) Richmond. Juanita was employed as an assistant administrator at Glenward Healthcare, retiring in 1990. She was a member of Princeton Pike Church...
Pauline Piraino
Aug 8, 2008
Pauline Piraino, age 91 formerly of Hamilton passed away in Florida Hospital in Orlando, Florida on Friday, August 8, 2008 at 3:05 PM. She was born in Berea, Kentucky on August 16, 1916, the daughter of J. William and Minnie (Waddell) Purkey. Pauline attended Berea College and was a member of St. Peter In Chains Catholic Church. On October...
Ethel M. Furmon
Aug 4, 2008
Ethel M. Furmon, age 94 of Hamilton passed away at Hospice of Hamilton on Monday, August 4, 2008 at 10:00 PM. She was born in Livingston, Kentucky on June 22, 1914 the daughter of Rev. H.L. and Sophia (Browning) Ponder. Ethel was a member of the Hamilton West Baptist Church. On November 18, 1931 in Livingston, Kentucky she married...
Martha L. Powell
Aug 3, 2008
Martha L. Powell, age 80 of West Chester passed away at Hospice of Hamilton on Sunday, August 3, 2008 at 11:35 PM. She was born in Ridgeway, Ohio on February 4, 1928 the daughter of Howard and Margaret (Beaty) Godwin. Martha was a teacher for Ross Local Schools and a member of the Moose Lodge Ladies Auxiliary. On June...
Dale W. Donley
Aug 2, 2008
Dale W. Donley, age 52 of Hamilton passed away on Saturday, August 2, 2008 at 3:55 PM. He was born in Connersville, Indiana on October 19, 1955 the son of Wayne and Louise (Hensley) Donley. Dale was employed as a mechanic for the U.S. Postal Service for the past nine years. He was a motorcycle and antique car enthusiast,...
Rowland "Gary" Robinson
Aug 2, 2008
Rowland "Gary" Robinson age 57 of Hamilton passed away in his residence on Saturday, August 2, 2008 at 8:03 AM. He was born in Hamilton on December 31, 1950, the son of Perry and Betty (Rogers) Robinson. Gary was a member of the Moose Lodge #36 and was employed as a Hi-Low Driver for Ford Motor Company for thirty...
Linda L. (Schantz) Washburn
Aug 1, 2008
Linda L. (Schantz) Washburn, age 59 of Hamilton passed away at Hospice of Hamilton on Friday, August 1, 2008. She was born in Mt. Sterling, Kentucky on January 16, 1949 the daughter of Marion T. and Gertrude (Purvis) Crouch. Linda attended Ross schools and was employed as a custodian at Hamilton City Schools for fifteen years. She enjoyed spending...

Dolores Mae Logsdon Blackford
Aug 1, 2008
BLACKFORD, Dolores Mae Logsdon 83, of Liberty Township of Hamilton, Ohio, died Friday, August 1, 2008 at Memorial Hospital of Union County in Marysville, Ohio. A homemaker, she was a former kindergarten teacher with Liberty Elementary School. Besides her family, her primary focus was her relationship with Jesus Christ and sharing the Gospel. She was a member of Bethany...

Lila Wheeler
Jul 30, 2008
Lila Wheeler, age 82 of Trenton passed away in Huntington Court on Wednesday, July 30, 2008 at 5:27 PM. She was born in Cincinnati on December 31, 1925 the daughter of Shelven and Myrtle (Becker) Duggins. Lila was a member of the New Miami Church of Christ and was employed as a clerk for Wal-Mart for eleven years, retiring...
Mary Gertrude Roden
Jul 30, 2008
Mary Gertrude Roden, age 92 of Hamilton passed away in Berkeley Square Health Care on Wednesday, July 30, 2008 at 5:00 PM. She was born in Plainview, Texas on July 18, 1916 the daughter of Alexander "Sandy" and Elsie (Armstead) Baker. She was a graduate of Seven Mile High School and a 1937 graduate of Mercy School of Nursing....
Louise Ann Schroer
Jul 30, 2008
Louise Ann Schroer, age 80 of Hamilton passed away at Hospice of Hamilton on Wednesday, July 30, 2008 at 8:45 AM. She was born in Hamilton on July 21, 1928 the daughter of Salvator and Theresa (Landi) Minnielli. Louise was a member of St. Julie Billiart Catholic Church. In May, 1961 she married Gene Schroer, and he preceded her...