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.
Joseph R. "Joe" Wertz
May 18, 2007
Joseph R. "Joe" Wertz, age 89 of Hamilton, passed away at Fort Hamilton Hospital on Friday, May 18, 2007 at 11:01 AM. He was born in Hamilton on April 3, 1918 the son of George and Georgia (Sherlock) Wertz. Joe was 1937 graduate of Hamilton Catholic High School, veteran of World War II with the United States Navy from...
Christine Sue Metcalf
May 17, 2007
Christine Sue Metcalf, age 33 of Brookville, Indiana passed away at Christ Hospital on Thursday, May 17, 2007 at 5:20 PM. She was born in Hamilton on June 5, 1973 the daughter of Tilford and Marilyn (Ware) Hammock. On August 26, 2006 in Brookville, she married John Wesley Metcalf.
She is survived by her husband, John Wesley...
Marie E. Richter
May 16, 2007
Marie E. Richter, age 91 a resident of Mercy Franciscan at Schroder passed away in Ft. Hamilton Hospital Hospice Unit on Wednesday, May 16, 2007 at 3:40 AM. She was born in Hamilton on July 3, 1915, the daughter of Frank M. and Elizabeth (Laing) Fritsch. Marie was a graduate of Mt. Notre Dame Academy in Cincinnati, employed at...

Nancy Renee Bryant
May 15, 2007
Nancy Renee Bryant, age 33 of Hamilton passed away at her residence on Tuesday, May 15, 2007 at 7:00 PM. She was born in Hamilton on May 13, 1974, the daughter of Richard and Linda Kay (Baker) Bryant. Nancy was a loving mother and friend who will always be remembered for her beautiful smile.
She is survived...
Jo Ann Bittinger
May 14, 2007
Jo Ann Bittinger, age 63 of Hamilton passed away at Hospice of Hamilton at Sunrise on Monday, May 14, 2007 at 3:26 AM. She was born in Hamilton on January 13, 1944 the daughter of Russell and Caroline (Kahn) Geis. Jo Ann was employed as executive secretary at Hamilton Sorter, former marketing coordinator at Walden Pond, and most recently...
Bentley Haze Clark
May 14, 2007
Bentley Haze Clark, age 58 of Hamilton, left planet earth in Arkansas on Monday, May 14, 2007. He was born in Rockcastle County, Kentucky on June 6, 1948. Bentley served two tours in Vietnam, one with the United States Army and one with United States Marine Corps. He was awarded various medals and badges for his courageous efforts in...
Aaron Walter "Suggie" Pater
May 13, 2007
Aaron Walter "Suggie" Pater, age 20 of Hamilton passed away on Sunday, May 13, 2007. He was born in Hamilton on August 11, 1986 the son of Lawrence J. and Judith A. (Bowling) Pater. Aaron tinkered with cars and computers and enjoyed music and spending time with family.
He is survived by his mother, Judith A. Pater...

Carl Hartkemeyer
May 13, 2007
Carl Hartkemeyer, age 62 of Springfield Township passed away at his residence on Sunday, May 13, 2007. He was born in Cincinnati on March 16, 1945 the son of Edward F. and Reba (Hamm) Hartkemeyer. Carl was a veteran of the U.S. Army during the Vietnam era from 1965 to 1967 and was an electrician for IBEW Local #212...

Carol Sue York
May 13, 2007
Carol Sue York, age 62 of Okeana passed away at her residence on Sunday, May 13, 2007 at 1:28 PM. She was born in Hamilton on August 4, 1944 the daughter of William and Frances (Cope) Miller. Carol was employed as a nursing assistant at Centerhaven Nursing Home.
She is survived by a son, Kenneth (Joyce) York...
Daniel Lee Hubbard
May 13, 2007
Daniel Lee Hubbard, age 49 of Hamilton passed away at Mercy Hospital of Fairfield on Sunday, May 13, 2007 at 11:53 AM. He was born in Hamilton on February 15, 1958 the son of John and Gloria (Eubanks) Hubbard. Daniel was a 1977 graduate of New Miami High School, was employed as a truck driver for Valeo and was...
Armilda Frances Manrod
May 13, 2007
Armilda Frances Manrod, age 81 of Hamilton passed away at Hospice of Hamilton at Sunrise on Sunday, May 13, 2007 at 10:28 PM. She was born in Hamilton on February 27, 1926 the daughter of Albert and Anna (Lunsford) Cook. In 1945 in Hamilton, she married Lee C. Manrod, and he preceded her in death in 2000.
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Gary "G T" L. Turner
May 12, 2007
Gary "G T" L. Turner, age 60, of Hamilton passed away at West Chester Nursing and Rehabilitation on Saturday May 12, 2007. He was born in Hamilton on July 22, 1946 the son of Raymond and Ineda (Cunnagin) Turner. Gary was employed as a mill operator at Champion International for 17 years. Following his retirement from Champion he was...

Doris Ellen Loney
May 11, 2007
Doris Ellen Loney, age 78 of Hamilton passed away at Mercy Hospital of Fairfield on Friday, May 11, 2007. She was born in Fairborn, Ohio on April 14, 1929 the daughter of the late William Roy and Ethel Lucille (Cobaugh) Conley.
She is survived by her children, Gary (Louella) Loney, Gayle (the late Jerry) Riley, Cindy Bowers,...
Dorothy Bowling
May 10, 2007
Dorothy Bowling, age 78 of Fairfield Twp., passed away in her residence on Thursday, May 10, 2007 at 10:40 PM. She was born in Clay County, Kentucky on July 28, 1928, the daughter of Robert and Nancy (Allen) Sester. Dorothy was employed as a machine operator for National Can for twenty-five years and then by Leshner’s for sixteen years...
Mary M. Bauer
May 10, 2007
Mary M. Bauer, age 69 of New Miami passed away at her residence on Thursday, May 10, 2007. She was born in Booneville, Kentucky on July 2, 1937 the daughter of Jasper D. and Martha (Young) Williams. In 1965 in Hamilton she married LeRoy Bauer, who preceded her in death in 1990.
She is survived by four...

Lois Krauser
May 10, 2007
Lois Krauser, wife of the late Stephen Krauser, mother of Timothy (Kathy) Krauser, Stephenie Krauser, and Kathleen Lay, Grandmother of Renee, April, Kevin, & Jennifer, sister of Norma and Margie. Passed away Thursday May 10, 2007 at age 78. Visitation at St. Joseph (Old) Cemetery, 3823 W. 8th St., Price Hill, Tuesday 10 AM till time of service at 10:30...
Raymond "Ray" Mills
May 9, 2007
Raymond "Ray" Mills, age 38 of Hamilton passed away at Ft. Hamilton Hospital on Wednesday, May 9, 2007. He was born in Hamilton on June 11, 1968 the son of Martus and Hazel (Gerhardt) Mills. Ray was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed fishing, hunting, and spending time with family and friends. He was a wonderful son, brother, and uncle...
Kirsten Dee Hinkle
May 9, 2007
Kirsten Dee Hinkle, age 43 of Hamilton passed away at her residence on Wednesday, May 9, 2007. She was born in Hamilton on October 4, 1963 the daughter of Donna (Wolke) Rinck. Kirsten was employed as a pharmaceutical technician at Kroger in Fairfield. She was a member of the Moose Lodge #036, the Hamilton Eagles Aerie #407, and St....
Ralph Patrick Arnette
May 8, 2007
Ralph Patrick Arnette, age 78 of West Chester passed away at Ft. Hamilton Hospice Unit on Tuesday, May 8, 2007 at 2:50 PM. He was born in Keokee, Virginia on July 20, 1928 the son of Arvol and Martha (Dean) Arnette. Ralph was a veteran of the U.S. Navy from 1945 to 1953. He was a Kentucky Colonel and...
Diane (Norris) Wood
May 6, 2007
Diana (Norris) Wood, a loving wife of 35 years to Jack Wood, mother, mamaw and friend to many died May 6, 2007. She was a caring and compassionate person who loved her family. She had a very distinctive laugh; you could pick her out of a crowd. Diana volunteered for ten years, from 1987 to 1997, for the St....