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.
Katealin "Katie" D. Digonno
Jan 2, 2024
Katealin “Katie” D. Digonno, age 33 of Hamilton, OH departed this world on January 2nd, 2024 after losing her battle with esophageal cancer. Katie was born March 31st, 1990 to Ruby and Antonio “Tony” Digonno Jr. She was raised in Hamilton, OH and attended Ross High School. After high school she followed her passion for food to culinary school...
Bretislav Durisin
2024
Bretislav Durisin, 81 of Berea, OH, passed away on July 28, 2024. Memorial Visitation will be held on Saturday, September 7, 2024 at Brown Dawson Flick Funeral Home, 1350 Millville Ave., Hamilton, OH 45013 from 2:00 PM until his Prayer Service at 4:00 PM.
Dr. Theodore Davis
2024
Dr. Theodore Davis, D.D.S., 98½, of Oxford, Ohio, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, August 8, 2024. Dr. Davis grew up in Chicago, Illinois. He attended Fisk University and Meharry Dental College, served in World War II and the Korean War, then practiced dentistry in Evanston, Illinois for 38 years. Dr. Davis was a member of the...
Michael Scott Compton
2024
Michael Scott Compton, age 53 of Trenton, passed away on Sunday, June 16, 2024. Mike was born in Middletown, Ohio on January 19, 1971 the son of Merle Compton and Nancy (Ingram) Luckett. Mike graduated from Middletown High School. On November 11, 2017, he married the love of his life & soul mate, Kristina Davis. He enjoyed golfing, playing...
Norma M. (Blakley) Barnes
2024
BARNES, Norma M. (nee Blakley), 94 of Jacksonburg, Passed away Tuesday, April 30, 2024. She was the beloved wife of the late Lloyd Barnes, married in 1949 in Hamilton, OH and loving mother of Linda (Jack) Schaefer, Miriam Erhgott, Jerry (Lori) Barnes, Garry (Toni) Barnes, Melvin (Karen) Barnes, and Mary (Terry) Brooks. She is also survived by 21 grandchildren,...
Mary Sue Lakes
2024
LAKES, Mary Sue age 86 of Fairfield, Ohio died in her home surrounded by her loving family and friends on March 22.
Born and raised in Hamilton, Ohio, Mary attended St. Joseph Catholic School and was a graduate of Hamilton High School. She spent her career working for billing and registration at Mercy Hospital, and after retirement...
Jean Goebel
2024
Jean Goebel, age 95 of Hamilton, passed away at Huntington Court on Tuesday, March 19, 2024. Jean was born in Mount Vernon, Kentucky on May 21, 1928 to the late William and Zelma (Hunt) Sams. On September 14, 1946, she married the love of her life, Howard Goebel and together they raised a family in Hamilton. She was a...
Milton E. Koger, Ii
2024
Milton E. Koger, II passed away Saturday, Jan. 27, 2024, from complications of Lewy Body Dementia. He was 74. He was the son of Milton E. Koger and his wife, Nancy (Gephart), both deceased. He was born in 1950 in Kirksville, MO.
Mr. Koger is survived by his wife, Lisa (O'Neill); his son, Matthew (Melissa), and granddaughters...
Austin Degler
Dec 30, 2023
Austin Degler, age 14 of Hamilton, passed away on Saturday, December 30, 2023. Austin was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on November 16, 2009, the son of Mitchell Degler and Michelle Joseph. Austin was charismatic, resilient, amazing storyteller, who knew how to lighten up a room. He enjoyed fishing, nature parks and time at the cabin. He was a member...
Janet R. Barger
Dec 30, 2023
Janet R. Barger, age 84 of Hamilton, passed away on Saturday, December 30, 2023. Janet was born in Travellers Rest, Kentucky on January 30, 1939, to Joe Young and Lovis Brewer Young. Janet married the love of her life, Roland Barger, and he preceded her in death in 2017. She worked as a switchboard operator at Johnson Electric for...
Ellen S. Wilson
Dec 27, 2023
Ellen S. Wilson, age 63 of Hamilton, passed away at Kettering Hospital Hamilton on Wednesday, December 27, 2023. Ellen was born in Hamilton, Ohio on March 31, 1960 to James Murphy and Ethelyn (Stoops) Murphy. Ellen loved dogs, fishing, the mountains, and going to the beach.
Ellen is survived by her two children, Ben Wilson and Deanna...
Sherry Dellene Dishmon
Dec 27, 2023
Sherry Dellene Dishmon, age 68 of Hamilton, passed away on Wednesday, December 27, 2023. Sherry was born in Hamilton, Ohio on September 22, 1955 to Earl Andrews and Florence Imogene (Frazier) Andrews. She was enlisted in the United States Army where she met her husband Willie “Bill” Dishmon. Sherry loved her family, especially her sons and her beloved dogs,...
Linda J. Wheeler
Dec 27, 2023
Linda J. Wheeler, age 67 of Hamilton, passed away at Mercy Hospital-Fairfield on Wednesday, December 27, 2023. Linda was born in Hamilton, Ohio on October 16, 1956 to the late Donald Stanifer and Frieda Joyce (Stone) Woodward. Linda attended Talawanda High School and worked at Fairfield Center for over 12 years. She also provided home daycare services for many...
Glenna I. Mann
Dec 27, 2023
Glenna I. Mann, age 90 of Fairfield, passed away on Wednesday, December 27, 2023. Glenna was born in Hamilton, Ohio on July 14, 1933 to Mitt Forrester and Lillian (Lyttle) Forrester.
Glenna is survived by her husband, Donald Mann; two sons, Jeffrey (Rose) Mann and Michael (Tina) Mann; four grandchildren, Tim, Teresa, Tiffany and Lily; daughter-in-law, Donna...
Mary A. Boggess
Dec 25, 2023
Mary A. Boggess, age 75 of Cincinnati, passed away at Mercy Hospital West on Christmas Day, Monday, December 25, 2023. Mary was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on October 31, 1948, she was the daughter of Fred and Cleotul Loukinas. Mary married her middle school sweetheart and love of her life, Alfred Boggess Sr., on December 21, 1965. Mary was...
Milford Charles "Mc" Radin
Dec 24, 2023
Milford "MC" Radin Sr., age 81 of Hamilton, went home to be with his Lord and Saviour at Hospice of Hamilton on Sunday, December 24, 2023. Milford was born in Wihelmina, Missouri on July 22, 1942 to George F. Radin and Anna (Arns) Radin. On August 5, 1966, in Hamilton, he married Maxaline Rye, and she preceded him in...
Joseph William Hilz, Jr.
Dec 23, 2023
Joseph William Hilz, Jr., age 74, of Dayton, OH passed away Saturday, December 23, 2023. He was born to Joseph William Hilz, Sr. and Virginia Belle Hilz in Hamilton, Ohio. He was a member of the United States Navy, retired. His parents preceded him in death along with his brothers, Gregory and Michael and sisters, Carol and Jane. He...
Jason Ronald Horan
Dec 23, 2023
Jason Ronald Horan, age 45 of Fairfield, passed away on Saturday, December 23, 2023. Jason was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on July 30, 1978 to Ronald Charles and Nancy S. Horan. He graduated from Stephen T. Badin High School in 1997. Jason loved boating, fishing, and camping. He was a co-owner/operator of Arnold's Creek Camp Ground and worked as...
John E. Brock
Dec 23, 2023
John Eli Brock, age 82 of Trenton, passed away at his home surrounded by family and friends on Saturday, December 23, 2023. John was born in Manchester, Kentucky on December 2, 1941 to Elihue and Grace (nee Combs) Brock. John served as a Corporal in the United States Army. He worked at Aeronca of Middletown as a machinist, retiring...
Alexus J. Kersbergen
Dec 22, 2023
Alexus Jamie Lynn Kersbergen, 19, of Hamilton, OH Died suddenly on Friday December 22nd 2023. Lexi was deeply loved by so many and will be dearly missed.
Lexi was born March 16th 2004 in Hamilton, OH, to Stacey Winsted and James Kersbergen. She was a graduate of Hamilton High School (class of 2022) and was employed by...


