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.
Vincent William Rohrig, Jr.
Sep 1, 2007
Vincent William Rohrig, Jr., age 62 of Oxford passed away on Saturday, September 1, 2007 at his residence. He was born September 17, 1944 in Glendale, Ohio the son of Vincent and Elizabeth (Irvin) Rohrig. Vincent graduated from Princeton High School and served in the Unites States Air Force during the Vietnam Era. He worked for International Paper Company...

Cecilia J. Rice
Sep 1, 2007
Cecilia J. Rice, age 85 of Trenton passed away in her residence on Saturday, September 1, 2007 at 11:45 AM. She was born in Hamilton on February 28, 1922, the daughter of Egidius and Marie (Krebs) Nistler. On October 14, 1936 in Newport, Kentucky, she was married to Robert Rice and he preceded her in death in 1984.
...Sharon Lewis
Aug 31, 2007
Sharon Lewis, age 57, of Hamilton passed away at Ft. Hamilton Hospital on Friday, August 31, 2007 at 9:20 AM. She was born in Hamilton on April 3, 1950, the daughter of Ernest and Ruby (Allen) Emmert. Sharon was employed as a manager at Meijer Gas Station, Hamilton, for several years. She was a devoted mother and grandmother.
...Donald Eugene Collopy
Aug 30, 2007
Donald Eugene Collopy, age 73 of Hamilton, loved life and fought a courageous battle to live to the last moment. Don’s last battle was waged at Ft. Hamilton Hospital from August 17th through 30th 2007 until the final victory was won at 8:55 AM, where in the presence of family he joined his Lord and who welcomed him to...
Jack E. Schenck
Aug 29, 2007
Jack E. Schenck, age 80 of Hamilton passed away at his residence on Wednesday, August 29, 2007 at 11:00 AM. He was born in Trenton on June 1, 1927 the son of Roy and Helen (Gray) Schenck. Jack was a veteran of the United States Navy during World War II and was employed in maintenance at Champion Paper Company...
Thelma Maxine Burnett-Marcum
Aug 27, 2007
Thelma Maxine Burnett-Marcum, age 72 of Hamilton passed away at her residence on Monday, August 27, 2007 at 6:30 AM. She was born on March 15, 1935 in North Vernon, Indiana the daughter of Clifford E. and Helen (Yeager) Little. Maxine was a member of Hamilton Christian Center. On August 11, 1953 in North Vernon, Indiana she married Ted...

Enoch Smallwood
Aug 26, 2007
Enoch Smallwood, age 57 of Hamilton passed away Sunday at Ft. Hamilton Hospital. He was born in Hamilton on June 12, 1950 the son of George and Ruth (Stephens) Smallwood.
He is survived by former spouse and best friend, Judy Smallwood; four stepchildren, Jack (Donna) Bowling, Bobby Bowling, Carol (Huck) Vonstein, and Debbie (John) Wagers; two brothers,...
Viola Pearl Barrett
Aug 26, 2007
Viola Pearl Barrett, age 50 of New Miami passed away at Ft. Hamilton Hospital on Sunday, August 26, 2007 at 12:28 PM. She was born in Franklin, Ohio on August 15, 1957 the daughter of Charles and Alice (Dunken) Glenn. Viola was a homemaker and active member of Full Gospel Mission, where she served as a Sunday School teacher....
Lillie Newman
Aug 26, 2007
Lillie Newman, age 101 of Hamilton passed away at Huntington Court on Sunday, August 26, 2007 at 1:25 PM. She was born in Hazard, Kentucky on February 18, 1906 the daughter of Sam and Callie (Campbell) Allen. Lillie was the owner and operator of Hoppy’s Garden and was employed at the Anthony Wayne Hotel, Holiday Inn, and Mercy Hospital....
Dorothy L. Barrett
Aug 25, 2007
Dorothy L. Barrett, age 89 of Hamilton passed away at Butler County Care Facility on Saturday, August 25, 2007 at 9:35AM. She was born in Hamilton on April 12, 1918, the daughter of Alvin and Louise (Johnson) Agnew, after their death in 1920, she was raised by George and Mary (Cordes) McNally. Dorothy was employed as an inspector for...
Norma Jean Luera
Aug 18, 2007
Norma Jean Luera, age 68, of Hamilton, passed away suddenly on Saturday August 18, 2007. She was born in Lexington, Kentucky on April 18, 1939 the daughter of Carlo and Edna (Durham) Smith. Norma was a former employee of the U. S. Postal Service and a former volunteer for St. Vincent DePaul. Norma enjoyed spending time at horse farms...
Mark E. Otto
Aug 17, 2007
Mark E. Otto age 49 of Hamilton passed away in his residence on Friday August 17, 2007. He was born in Oxford Ohio on November 8, 1957 the son of Morris and Rosalie (Knox) Otto. Mark was a 1976 graduate of Taft High School, a member of the Eagles Lodge #3986, the Monkey Mutual Aide Society #1, and was...
Robert E. Shelley
Aug 16, 2007
Robert E. Shelley, age 67 of Hamilton passed away at his residence on Thursday, August 16, 2007 at 8:23 AM. He was born in Hamilton on August 28, 1939 the son of Emmett and Elsie (Wright) Shelley. Robert was a veteran of the U.S. Army from 1960 to 1963 and was a member of FOP Lodge #38, Benjamin Franklin...
Everett Pence
Aug 14, 2007
Everett Pence, age 52 of Hamilton passed away at his residence on Tuesday, August 14, 2007 at 6:30 AM. He was born in Hamilton on September 28, 1954 the son of Oliver and Bertha (Thompson) Pence. He was a 1973 graduate of Ross High School, a member of the First Baptist Church of Harrison, Ohio, and was an avid...

Jack Maupin
Aug 6, 2007
Jack Maupin, age 55 of Hamilton passed away in Milford on Monday, August 6, 2007 at 4:40 AM. He was born in Hamilton on April 7, 1952 the son of Charles and Helen (Ballinger) Maupin. Jack was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps from 1970 to 1978 and was a self-employed painter.
He is survived by...
Robert J. Link, Jr.
Aug 4, 2007
Robert J. Link Jr., age 78 of Hamilton passed away in Butler County Care Facility on Saturday, August 4, 2007 at 5:30 AM. He was born in Hamilton on October 31, 1928, the son of Frank and Bessie (Stroud) Link. Bob was a 1947 graduate of Fairfield High School and attended Sinclair College; was a Veteran of the Korean War...
Vincent Ambrose Davin, M.D.
Aug 3, 2007
Vincent Ambrose Davin, M.D., age 69 of Hamilton, Ohio, passed away on August 3, 2007. He was born on July 2, 1938 at Mercy Hospital in Hamilton and grew up in Lindenwald, the son of Dr. William A. and Anna Marie (Buckley) Davin. He attended St. Ann’s School and Hamilton Catholic High School and graduated from the University of Notre...

Janice J. Osborne
Aug 3, 2007
Janice J. Osborne, age 60 of Hamilton, went home to be with her lord at 12:50 AM Friday, August 03, 2007 at Ft. Hamilton Hospital. She was born in Molus, Kentucky on November 1, 1946 the daughter of Andy and Jeanetta (Brock) Osborne.
She is survived by numerous cousins, three great-aunts, and many friends. She was preceded...
Ina Jean Distler
Aug 1, 2007
Ina Jean Distler, age 73 of Lakeview, Ohio, passed away at the home of her daughter on Wednesday August 1, 2007. She was born in Hamilton on September 4, 1933 the daughter of McKinley and Margaret (Isaacs) Hymer. Jean served the public many years as a waitress. She was a member of Eagles Lodge # 3615 auxiliary, AMVETS Post...
Joycelyn Burkart
Jul 31, 2007
Joycelyn Burkart, age 85 of Hamilton passed away in her residence on Tuesday, July 31, 2007 at 4:29 PM. She was born in Hamilton on April 30, 1922 the daughter of Charles and Bertha (Mahon) Wilson. She was a 1940 graduate of Hamilton High School, a member of the Amvets Post #71, the Lindenwald Ladies Club, St. Ann’s Catholic...