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.

Madeleine Vonderhaar
May 13, 2008
Madeleine Vonderhaar, age 84 of Wayne Township passed away in her residence on Tuesday, May 13, 2008 at 9:45 AM. She was born in Cincinnati on August 16, 1923 the daughter of Albert and Anna (Walsh) Crone. Madeleine was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Oxford and Queen of Peace Catholic Church in Hamilton. On August 26,...
Charles R. Stevens
May 13, 2008
Charles R. Stevens, age 57 of Hamilton passed away at his residence on Tuesday, May 13, 2008 at 7:01 PM. He was born in Hamilton on July 8, 1950 the son of Clifford and Bessie (Wagers) Stevens. Charles was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps from 1968 to 1972, where he served three tours in Vietnam. He was...
Barbara L. Gentry
May 12, 2008
Barbara L. Gentry, age 69 of Hamilton passed away at Ft. Hamilton Hospital on Monday, May 12, 2008 at 8:25 PM. She was born in Hamilton on April 11, 1939 the daughter of Robert O. and Dorothy (Cochran) Timler. Barbara was employed as a charge nurse at Westhaven Nursing Home for 24 years, and a receptionist at New Image...

Michael D. Popp
May 12, 2008
Michael D. Popp, age 57 of Fairfield passed away at Mercy Hospital Fairfield on Monday, May 12, 2008 at 4:00 AM. He was born in Hamilton on November 5, 1950 the son of Michael A., Hamilton tailor and designer of the Eisenhower Battle Jacket, and Lucienne (Gaillard) Popp. Michael was employed as a welder and driver for Cookwell Screen...
Rita Alice Rhodes
May 12, 2008
Rita Alice Rhodes, age 52 of Hamilton passed away at University Hospital, Cincinnati, on Monday, May 12, 2008. She was born in Hamilton on April 5, 1956 the daughter of Roger Allen and Ritamary (Krabacher) Frybarger. Rita was employed at Ohio Casualty and was a member of West Side Baptist Church. She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren.
...Douglas Richard Mulle Jr.
May 10, 2008
Douglas Richard Mulle Jr., age 19 of Hamilton passed away in Bremen, Georgia on Saturday, May 10, 2008. He was born in Hamilton on January 14, 1989 the son of Douglas Richard Sr. and Julie D. (Adams) Mulle. Douglas was a 2007 graduate of Hamilton High School and a member of Lindenwald Baptist Church.
PFC Mulle graduated...
Florence Marie Gray
May 10, 2008
Florence Marie Gray, age 93 of Hamilton passed away at her residence on Saturday, May 10, 2008 at 4:48 AM. She was born in Piqua, Ohio on December 14, 1914 the daughter of Raymond and Grace (Nunnery) McElravey. Florence enjoyed various hobbies including ceramics, china painting, gardening, and puzzles. On August 18, 1934 in Liberty, Indiana she married Charles...
Betty J. Brown
May 7, 2008
Betty J. Brown, age 70 of Port St. Lucie, Florida passed away in St. Lucie Medical Center on Wednesday, May 7, 2008 at 3:58 AM. She was born on June 21, 1937 and was a member of the Grace Immanuel Church of Port St. Lucie. On January 31, 1959 in Hamilton she was married to Mike Brown.
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Michael Scott (Mikey) Day
May 7, 2008
Michael Scott (Mikey) Day, age 25, of Hamilton, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Wednesday, May 7, 2008. He was born in Hamilton on October 20, 1982 the son of William D. Sr. and Kimberly Gail (Jones) Day. Michael was a 2001 graduate of Hamilton High School and was employed at Graphic Packaging for over five years. He...

Robert L. Durbin
May 7, 2008
Robert L. Durbin, age 79 of Hamilton passed away on Wednesday, May 7, 2008 at 9:58 AM. He was born in Hamilton on November 7, 1928 the son of Leonard and Mary (House) Durbin. Robert was a veteran of the Korean Conflict with the United States Marine Corps from 1952-1954. He was employed as a millwright for General Motors...
Roy W. Price Sr.
May 6, 2008
Roy W. Price Sr., age 68 of Somerville passed away at his residence on Tuesday, May 6, 2008. He was born in Hamilton on July 16, 1939 the son of William C. and Mary (Nelson) Price. Roy was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps and member of Monkey Mutual Aid Society and an avid fisherman. He was a...
Merle J. Cole
May 6, 2008
Merle J. Cole, age 60 of Hamilton passed away at his residence on Tuesday, May 6, 2008 at 11:30 AM. He was born in Hamilton on August 19, 1947 the son of Maeford and Mary Louise (Coates) Cole. Merle was a decorated Army veteran of the Vietnam War. He was an incredible tool and die maker with over 40...
Megan Sianna Smith
May 2, 2008
Megan Sianna Smith, age 22 of Fairfield passed away on Friday, May 2, 2008 following a courageous battle with several illnesses. She was born in Hamilton on January 2, 1986 the daughter of Samantha L. Turner and Eugene Smith. She was a member of Wind Cave Baptist Church in McKee, Kentucky.
She is survived by her mother,...
Barbara Ann Green
May 1, 2008
Barbara Ann Green, age 72 of Hamilton passed away in Ft. Hamilton Hospital on Thursday, May 1, 2008 at 9:40 AM. She was born in Hamilton on September 30, 1935 the daughter of Herbert and Irma (Best) Stroud. Barbara was employed at Lakeman Incorporated for thirty years, retiring in 1993.
She is survived by two sons, William...
Joseph A. Mackey
Apr 30, 2008
Joseph A. Mackey, age 73 of Hamilton passed away at home on Wednesday, April 30, 2008. He was born on September 26, 1934 in Somerset, Kentucky the son of Daniel and Lucille (Link) Mackey. Joe worked as a barber in Fairfield for three years and at Hamilton Tool until his retirement in 1996. He then worked at Miami University...
Charles L. Lainhart
Apr 30, 2008
Charles L. Lainhart, age 87 of Fairfield passed away at Mercy Hospital of Fairfield on Wednesday, April 30, 2008 at 9:03 AM. He was born in Jackson County, Kentucky on June 29, 1920 the son of William James and Bertha (Russell) Lainhart. Charles was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force during World War II from 1942 to 1946....
Mike Lenos
Apr 30, 2008
Mike Lenos, age 61 of Trenton passed away at his residence on Wednesday, April 30, 2008. He was born in Hamilton on January 26, 1947 the son of Carl and Mary Beth (Darr) Lenos. Mike was a taxidermist for over 30 years and was the owner/operator of Creations Taxidermy in Trenton. He was an avid supporter of Edgewood High...

Charles R. Kinzer
Apr 29, 2008
Charles R. Kinzer age 65 of Hamilton passed away at Woods Edge Pointe Nursing Home, Cincinnati, on Tuesday, April 29 2008 at 2:25 AM. He was born in Hamilton on October 8, 1942, the son of Robert and Catherine (Conrad) Kinzer. Charles was a veteran of the Vietnam War with the United States Army in l964 and was employed...
Albert B. "Buzz" Chafin Jr.
Apr 26, 2008
Albert B. "Buzz" Chafin Jr., age 65 of Hamilton passed away at his residence on Saturday, April 26, 2008. He was born in Hamilton on January 12, 1943 the son of Albert Baxter Sr. and Lillian Jeanette (Reed) Chafin. Buzz was a United States Navy veteran, and was a member of the NRA and Faith Pentecostal Church of Hamilton....
Thelma "Deanie" Alread
Apr 24, 2008
Thelma "Deanie" Alread, age 82, formerly of Trenton, Ohio was born in Harlan, Kentucky on April 28, 1925. The Lord called His angel home on April 24, 2008.
She will be sadly missed and loved by her daughter and son-in-law, Gayle and Jack Sturgill; four grandchildren, Jack (Sissy) Sturgill, Jill (Jimmy) Pulley, Jaaron Sturgill, and Angel Sturgill;...