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.
Linnie B. Greer
Dec 15, 2007
Linnie B. Greer, age 69 of Hamilton went home to be with the Lord at Fort Hamilton Hospice Unit on Saturday, December 15, 2007 at 3:10 AM. She was born in Middlesboro, Kentucky on April 27, 1938 the daughter of Floyd and Pauline (Lynch) Martin. Linnie was formerly employed for many years at Glen Meadows Nursing Home. She was...

Norbert M. Armbruster
Dec 15, 2007
Norbert M. Armbruster, age 89 of Hamilton passed away at Fort Hamilton Hospice Unit on Saturday, December 15, 2007 at 5:03 AM. He was born in Cincinnati on July 26, 1918 the son of Joseph and Alma (Hess) Armbruster. He was employed as a ceramic tile setter for Martina Brothers for 32 years. On June 15, 1940 he was...
Doris G. Pace
Dec 15, 2007
Doris G. Pace, Age 70, of Fairfield Township passed away at her daughter’s residence to be with the Lord on Saturday, December 15, 2007 at 11:58 a.m. She was born in Whitley County, Kentucky on October 16, 1937, the daughter of Carl and Cora (Rose) Littrell. She attended Woodbine School in Whitley County, Kentucky. She worked many years as...
Richard Alan Root
Dec 14, 2007
Richard Alan Root, age 38 of Hamilton, passed away from this life as a result of an automobile accident on Friday, December 14, 2007. He was born in Hamilton on January 17, 1969 the son of Clyde and Ethel (Boggs) Root. He was a 1987 graduate of Hamilton High School. Rick, a beloved son, brother, and friend touched everyone...

Patricia Lancaster
Dec 13, 2007
Patricia Lancaster, age 64 of Hamilton, passed away at Hillandale Health Care on Thursday, December 13, 2007at 10:15 AM. She was born in Ronceverte, West Virginia the daughter of Thomas and Ruth (Arthur) Lancaster.
She is survived by her two children, Tamela Lancaster and Curtis Lancaster.
Visistation will be today, Saturday, December 15, 2007 at...

Mildred A. Nistler
Dec 12, 2007
Mildred A. Nistler, age 69, of Hamilton, passed away at Huntington Court on Wednesday, December 12, 2007 at 10:36 PM. She was born in Custer, South Dakota on September 16, 1938 the daughter of Herbert and Hilda (Kettleson) Metz. Mildred enjoyed arts and crafts. She was a longtime member of Seven Mile Baptist Church. On October 16, 1971 in...
Ellen Jane Cain
Dec 10, 2007
Ellen Jane Cain, age 86 of Hamilton passed away at Fort Hamilton Hospital on Monday, December 10, 2007 at 12:10 PM. She was born in Hamilton on July 8, 1921 the daughter of James and Isabelle (Cain) Steele. Ellen was employed in the linen department of Fort Hamilton Hospital for 16 years and was a member of Hamilton Christian...
Elbert Wilder
Dec 9, 2007
Elbert Wilder, age 80 of Oneida, Kentucky, formerly of Hamilton, passed away on Sunday, December 9, 2007. He was born on August 27, 1927 in Owsley County, Kentucky. Elbert was a veteran of World War II, and during his service was an escort for General Eisenhower. He was a supervisor at Black Clawson, and later started a construction business...
Gwen F. Evans Thompson
Dec 8, 2007
Gwen F. Evans Thompson, age 51 of Louisville, Kentucky passed away at University of Louisville Hospital on Saturday, December 8, 2007. She was born in Hamilton, Ohio on July 12, 1956 the daughter of James Robert and Shirley L. (McIntyre) Evans. Gwen graduated from the University of Cincinnati in 1984 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Fine Arts. She had...
Guy Oakley Shiplet
Dec 7, 2007
Guy Oakley Shiplet, age 86 of Hamilton passed away at Hospice of Hamilton at Sunrise on Friday, December 7, 2007 at 4:45 AM. He was born in Pulaski County, Kentucky on August 31, 1921 the son of Beecher and Ida (Mink) Shiplet. Guy was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps during World War II from 1943 to 1946....
Thomas Frank "Big T" Mazias, Jr.
Dec 6, 2007
Thomas Frank "Big T" Mazias, Jr., age 49 of Hamilton passed away at his residence on December 6, 2007. He was born in Chicago, Illinois on April 10, 1958 the son of Thomas F. Sr. and Dorothy (Klotz) Mazias. Tommy loved to work on Harleys and paint cars. Because of his deep love for children, Tommy always participated in...
Michael Alan "Mike" Mcintire
Dec 5, 2007
Michael Alan "Mike" McIntire, age 56 of Reily Township passed away, lost in the storm near Mumfordville, Kentucky and was found by the Lord on Wednesday, December 5, 2007. He was born in Butler County on May 10, 1951 the son of Homer C. and Delores Ruth (Atkins) McIntire. Mike was a pipe fitter, employed by Local #392 for...
Agnes A. "Ag" Hetterich
Dec 4, 2007
Agnes A. "AG" Hetterich age 94 of Fairfield passed away in Mercy Hospital of Fairfield on Tuesday, December 4, 2007 at 11:21AM. She was born in Saratoga Springs, New York on December 20, 1912, the daughter of Edward and Christina (Klar) Pater Sr. She was educated at St. Joseph Grade School, Notre Dame Academy and Hamilton Business School and...
Betty Louise (Leach) Schweizer
Dec 3, 2007
Betty Louise (Leach) Schweizer, age 75, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Monday, December 3, 2007. She was born in Clinton, Illinois on October 22, 1932, to Lee H. and Vera P. (Taylo) Leach, and was a 1950 graduate of Clinton Community High School. She worked in Clinton for several years and taught...
Phillip S. Gassert Sr.
Nov 29, 2007
Phillip S. Gassert Sr., age 70 of Hamilton passed away at Glen Meadows on Thursday, November 29, 2007 at 3:40 AM. He was born in Dayton, Kentucky on December 17, 1936 the son of William Louis and Flora (Stith) Gassert. Phil served 20 years of honorable service in the U.S. Marine Corps as a respected staff sergeant, active from...
Eleanor J. Shackleford
Nov 28, 2007
Eleanor J. Shackleford, age 83 of Hamilton passed away in Mercy Hospital of Fairfield on Wednesday, November 28, 2007 at 4:55 PM. She was born in Newark, New Jersey on January 18, 1924 the daughter of Anthony and Mary (Losi) Masiero. Eleanor was a very active member of the Salvation Army and was employed as an LPN at Powell’s...
Jack N. Crank
Nov 27, 2007
Jack N. Crank, age 79 of Hamilton passed away at Ft. Hamilton Hospital on Tuesday, November 27, 2007 at 5:00 AM. He was born in Hamilton on July 12, 1928. Jack spent a number of years working for Sealtest and Meadow Gold Dairy, and for 35 years was employed as a warehouse worker at Kroger, retiring in 1987. He...
Alice Kramer
Nov 25, 2007
Alice Kramer, age 75 of Hamilton passed away on Sunday, November 25, 2007. She was born in Pineville, Kentucky on February 6, 1932 the daughter of John and Mellie (Thompson) Hoskins. She attended school in Kentucky and moved to Hamilton in 1950. Alice loved gardening and flowers, and enjoyed her children. She worked as a home nurse aide for...
Fay Vyron Honchell
Nov 22, 2007
Fay Vyron Honchell, age 80 of Hamilton passed away at Sunrise of Hamilton on Thursday, November 22, 2007 at 1:05 AM. He was born in Hamilton on December 13, 1926 the son of Estill and Wilma (Crook) Honchell. Fay graduated from Bush High School, London, Kentucky 1943. After high school he entered the United States Naval Service in February,...
James M. "Jim" Smith
Nov 22, 2007
James M. "Jim" Smith, age 83, of Fairfield, passed away at Ft. Hamilton Hospital on Thursday, November 22, 2007 at 3:45 AM. He was born in Butler Co., Ohio on June 22, 1924 the son of Harmon and Edna (Graven) Smith. An Army veteran of WW II, he served in the liberation of the South Philippines. James was employed...