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.

Michael J. Sonny

Michael J. Sonny

Mar 29, 2024

Michael Joseph Sonny, age 75 of Cincinnati, passed away on Friday, March 29, 2024. Mike was born in Sharon, Pennsylvania on October 15, 1948 to John and Caroline Sonny. On May 2, 1970 he married Betty Jean Blevins. Mike retired from Procter and Gamble after 32 years of service. Mike was a devoted husband, father and was a proud...

Diana E. Shepherd

Diana E. Shepherd

Mar 29, 2024

Diana E. Shepherd, age 75 of Hamilton, passed away at UC West Chester Hospital on Friday, March 29, 2024. She was born in Lansing, Michigan on July 2, 1948. Diana was retired from the United States Post Office Parkdale Branch.

Diana is survived by two sons, Samuel (Suzzanne) Shepherd and Jeffrey Shepherd; four grandchildren, Samantha, Tiffany, Brittany,...

Jennifer N. Wells

Jennifer N. Wells

Mar 28, 2024

Jennifer N. Wells, age 38 of Hamilton, departed this earthly life on Thursday, March 28, 2024. Jennifer was born in Hamilton, Ohio on April 12, 1985, to Chuck J. Wells and Donna M. Wells. She was a graduate of Fairfield High School. Jennifer worked as the Executive Housekeeping Supervisor at Holiday Inn West Chester. She had previously worked as...

Loraine Katherine Cosby

Loraine Katherine Cosby

Mar 28, 2024

Loraine Katherine Cosby, age 94 of Hamilton, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, March 28, 2024. Loraine was born in Harrison, Ohio on May 12, 1929 to Leslie A. and Maude Isabelle (nee Myers) Taylor. Loraine was a member of Berean Baptist Church. She was a dedicated mother and grandmother.

Loraine is survived by...

Martha Jane Mcqueen

Martha Jane Mcqueen

Mar 28, 2024

Martha Jane McQueen, age 90 of Hamilton, passed away on Thursday, March 28, 2024. Martha was born in McKee, KY on February 11, 1934 to the late Bill and Rosetta (Bowles) Sparks. Martha married Gene McQueen and together they raised a family in Hamilton. She was an active, founding member of Hamilton Christian Center. Martha had a passion for...

Yvonne Lesher

Yvonne Lesher

Mar 27, 2024

Carole Yvonne Lesher, age 92, passed on to her heavenly home on Wednesday, March 27, 2024. Yvonne was born in Hamilton, OH on January 6, 1932, to Scott and Nannie Willis. She graduated from Seven Mile High School in 1950. On December 10, 1954, she married Don Lesher. They enjoyed almost 42 years of marriage until his passing on...

Elrena "Marlene" (Hisle)  Bowling

Elrena "Marlene" (Hisle) Bowling

Mar 26, 2024

Marlene Bowling, our mom, age 80, born in Panola, Kentucky, April 8, 1943 (Madison County) and long-time resident of Oxford, Ohio passed away March 26, 2024 in Knox County, Kentucky.  Daughter of Millard and Elrena Louis Hisle nee Challis/Walton, the oldest of four children. Preceded in death, 27 years ago, by her beloved husband, Cletus Bowling of Clay County,...

Marlene Fisher

Marlene Fisher

Mar 26, 2024

Marlene Fisher, age 84 of Hamilton, passed away at home on Tuesday, March 26, 2024. Marlene was born in Hamilton, Ohio on August 13, 1939, to Scott Willis and Nannie (Wells) Willis. She was a very Godly woman and attended Calvary Church for many years. Marlene enjoyed spending time with her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren, especially going to...

Charles E. Blankenship

Charles E. Blankenship

Mar 25, 2024

Charles E. Blankenship, Sr., age 84 of Hamilton, passed away at Hospice of Hamilton on Monday, March 25, 2024. Known to most as Charlie, he was born in Crab Orchard, Kentucky on March 13, 1940 to the late Roscoe Conklin Blankenship and Vannie Ethel (Turner) Blankenship. In 1958, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy, leaving the hills of Kentucky...

Lois Goins

Lois Goins

Mar 25, 2024

Lois Goins, age 92 of Hamilton, passed away on Monday, March 25, 2024. Lois was born in Manchester, KY on August 7, 1931 to the late Earl and Stella (Hacker) Owens. Lois was a devout Christian and lifetime member of Fairfield Church of God. Lois is survived by her children, Marsha Brewer and Mark Keith; her grandchildren, Gary (Angela)...

Heather L. Kerby

Heather L. Kerby

Mar 25, 2024

Heather Lynnette Kerby, age 49 of Trenton, passed away on Monday, March 25, 2024. Heather was born in Hamilton, Ohio on May 12, 1974 to Paul D. Hensley Jr. and Sherrie (Willis) Cupp. She loved watching college football, spending time with her family, and cooking new recipes. Heather was always listening to music and enjoyed arts and crafts.

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Paul W. Grieselhuber

Paul W. Grieselhuber

Mar 21, 2024

Paul W. Grieselhuber, age 87, of Hamilton, Ohio, beloved husband to Charlotte (Burgess) Grieselhuber, passed away peacefully on March 21, 2024 at his home.  He was born in Camden, New Jersey, on September 18,1936, the son of William and Marie (Hertrich) Grieselhuber. He was a graduate of Hamilton High School and The Ohio State University Dental School. On February...

Donna Jean Jeffries

Donna Jean Jeffries

Mar 20, 2024

Donna Jean Jeffries, on Wednesday, March 20, 2024 at 71, stepped into glory and into the arms of Jesus. She was born in Hamilton, Ohio on May 21, 1952. On October 19, 1988, she married Donald R. Jeffries and they were married for 35 years. Donna loved music and singing for her Lord and playing the piano at various...

Donald R. Hitt

Donald R. Hitt

Mar 19, 2024

Donald R. Hitt, age 93 of Ross, passed away on Tuesday, March 19, 2024. Donald was born in Higgens Port, Ohio on April 15, 1930 to George Hitt and Rena (Morman) Hitt and was raised in Maysville, Kentucky. He was a proud member of the Teamsters Union for many years as well as the Millville Avenue Church of God....

Sharon Lee Edwards

Sharon Lee Edwards

Mar 19, 2024

Sharon Lee Edwards, age 64, recently of Oxford, died at Optimized Senior Living in Lebanon, on March 19, 2024. She was born on August 9, 1959, in Oxford, the daughter of Wallace I. and Marilyn (Jacoby) Edwards. A 1977 graduate of Talawanda High School, she earned a B.A. in History from Miami University, which included a semester at Lund...

Dorothy Louise Lee

Dorothy Louise Lee

Mar 17, 2024

Dorothy Louise Lee, age 94 of Land O Lakes, FL, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 17, 2024. Dorothy was born in Hamilton, Ohio on February 28, 1930, to Charles Otis Huff Sr. and Carrie Belle (George) Huff.   Dorothy was married to John M. Brockman Jr. on November 29, 1950, until his death in September 1971. She was then...

Charlie Jones

Charlie Jones

Mar 17, 2024

Charlie Jones, age 83 of Fairfield, passed away at his residence on Sunday, March 17, 2024. Charlie was born in Gray, Kentucky on April 21, 1940 to Willie and Serata Jones. Charlie was a good father and husband, had a good ole boy spirit and will be deeply missed.

Charlie is survived by his son, Bert (Mary)...

Patty "Patsy" J. Seegers

Patty "Patsy" J. Seegers

Mar 16, 2024

Patty “Patsy” J. Seegers, age 81 of Hamilton, passed away at Jamestowne on Saturday, March 16, 2024. Patty was born in Hamilton, Ohio on October 4, 1942, to Eugene Hammond and Dorothy (Zecher) Hammond. Patty attended and graduated from Notre Dame School in 1960. On December 24, 1960, in Liberty, IN, she married Carl Seegers, and he preceded her...

Frank Spivey

Frank Spivey

Mar 9, 2024

Frank Spivey, age 86 of Hamilton, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, March 9, 2024. Frank was born in Cumberland, Kentucky on July 6, 1937 to the late Dave and Hattie (Blair) Spivey. After his family moved to Hamilton, Frank graduated from Ross High School, Class of 1957. Frank enlisted in U.S. Marine Corps and proudly served for...

Mary Rose Bastian

Mary Rose Bastian

Mar 9, 2024

Mary Rose Bastian, age 89 of Hamilton, passed away surrounded by her family and friends on Saturday, March 9, 2024 at15:47. Mary was born in Wellington, Ohio on November 12, 1934 to Charles Rausa and Carmela (Naro) Rausa. Mary went to school in Kansas to become an Air Traffic Controller. After school she moved to Cincinnati, where she found...

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