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.

Cordia Johns

Cordia Johns

Jan 11, 2009

Cordia Johns, age 82 of Hamilton passed away in Westover Retirement Community on Sunday, January 11, 2009 at 6:52AM. She was born in Jackson County, Kentucky on April 16, 1926 the daughter of Silas and Lizzie (Singleton) McDaniel. Cordia was employed as a splicer for Shuler-Benninghoffen for 23 years, retiring in 1967. On March 7, 1947 in Covington, Kentucky...

Vernon  W. Grewe

Vernon W. Grewe

Jan 9, 2009

Vernon W. Grewe, age 68 of Hamilton passed away at Ft. Hamilton Hospital on Friday, January 9, 2009 at 5:15 PM. He was born in Hamilton on December 8, 1940 the son of Leroy and Marjorie (Sloneker) Grewe. Vernon was a veteran of the U.S. Army during the Vietnam Era from 1963 to 1965. He was employed as a...

Ralph  Lee Brown

Ralph Lee Brown

Jan 9, 2009

Ralph Lee Brown, age 62 of McAlester, Oklahoma, formerly of Hamilton, passed away at the Southwestern Medical Center on Friday, January 9, 2009 at 3:30 PM. He was born in London, Kentucky on January 1, 1947 the son of William and Anna (Witt) Brown. Ralph was employed as a plumber in McAlester, Oklahoma for 33 years and was currently...

Dr. Leslie D. Ryan

Dr. Leslie D. Ryan

Jan 8, 2009

Dr. Leslie D. Ryan, age 59 of Millville passed away at Ft. Hamilton Hospital on Thursday, January 8, 2009. He is survived by his beloved wife of 36 years Gail M. (Gibbons) Ryan, whom he married in Buffalo, New York. Dr. Ryan is also survived by three brothers, Dennis D. (Lois) Ryan, Barry D. (Kelsie) Ryan, and Evan C....

Kevin  Robert Digby

Kevin Robert Digby

Jan 7, 2009

Kevin Robert Digby, age 49 of College Corner passed away unexpectedly on January 7, 2009. He was born in Columbus, Ohio on January 19, 1959, the son of Robert and Josephine (Vance) Digby, both of whom preceded him in death. Kevin was employed in the Physical Facilities Department at Miami University for several years.

He is survived...

Gordon  L. Winkler

Gordon L. Winkler

Jan 6, 2009

Gordon L. Winkler, age 77 of Irvine, Kentucky passed away in St. Clair Township on Tuesday, January 6, 2009 at 3:10 PM. He was born in Irvine on September 29, 1931 the son of Tracy and Rose (King) Winkler. Gordon was employed at various trucking companies, at Hamilton Tool, and was a disc jockey at a Stanton, Kentucky radio...

Stephen  A. Mcmullen  Jr.

Stephen A. Mcmullen Jr.

Jan 5, 2009

Stephen A. McMullen Jr., age 87 of Hamilton passed away at Ft. Hamilton Hospital on Monday, January 5, 2009. He was born on November 30, 1921 the son of Stephen A. Sr. and Marcella (Wahoff) McMullen. Stephen was a veteran of the U.S. Army Air Corps, serving during World War II in England with the 356th Squadron. He married...

Rev. Olen T. Breedwell

Rev. Olen T. Breedwell

Jan 1, 2009

Rev. Olen T. Breedwell, Sr. age 72 of Trenton passed away at Atrium Medical Center on Thursday, January 1, 2009 at 3:53 PM. He was born in Scottsboro, Alabama on May 15, 1936 the son of Gilbert and Georgia (Johnson) Breedwell. Rev. Breedwell was employed as a truck driver for Freight and Crate, retiring in 1975 and was a...

August  J. Stapf

August J. Stapf

Jan 1, 2009

August J. Stapf, age 81 of Melbourne, Florida passed away in Holmes Regional Medical Center, Melbourne, Florida on Thursday January 1, 2009 at 3:03 AM. He was born in Hamilton on October 29, 1927, the son of Almer and Antoinette (Grote) Stapf. August was a veteran of World War II with the United States Army from 1946-1947, a 1952...

Francis Stang

Francis Stang

Dec 31, 2008

Francis Stang, age 75 of Hamilton passed away in his residence on Wednesday, December 31, 2008 at 6:10 AM. He was born in Okeana on January 10, 1933, the son of George and Evelyn (Phillips) Stang. Francis was a 1951 graduate of Hamilton High School; attended Miami University for two years and attended University of Cincinnati night school for...

James  S. Ferguson

James S. Ferguson

Dec 29, 2008

James S. Ferguson, age 70 of Fairfield passed away at Drake Center on Monday, December 29, 2008 at 2:42 PM with his wife and daughter by his side. He was born in Middletown on April 21, 1938 the son of Stanley and Eunice (Combs) Ferguson. James was employed in the shipping department at Diebold Safe Company for 26 years,...

John  G. Johnson

John G. Johnson

Dec 29, 2008

John G. Johnson, age 64, of Trenton, passed away Monday, December 29, 2008. He was born in Harlan, Kentucky on September 26, 1944 the son of Mack and Dorothy (Still) Johnston. John served as an MP in the U.S. Army from 1964 to 1967 completing one tour of duty in Vietnam. He was formerly employed by Champion Paper and...

Linvell  D. Hall

Linvell D. Hall

Dec 29, 2008

Linvell D. Hall, age 65 of Fairfield passed away peacefully at his residence on Monday, December 29, 2008 at 11:45 AM. He was born in Irvine, Kentucky on September 22, 1943 the son of Kelly and Jeanette (Combs) Hall. Linvell was employed by Champion Paper Company from 1969 until his retirement in 1992. On June 16, 1962 in Hamilton...

Michael  Wade Duncan  Sr.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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