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.
Alice Yeary
Jan 13, 2024
Alice (Vanover) Yeary, 62, passed away on January 13, 2024 in Hamilton, Ohio after a four and a half year, courageous battle with ovarian cancer. She was born and raised in Middlesboro, Kentucky, the daughter of the late James W. Vanover and Bobbie Vanover. She was a 1979 graduate of Middlesboro High School; she received her B.S. in Elementary...
Samuel Thomas Arminio
Jan 11, 2024
Samuel Thomas Arminio, age 89 of Hamilton, passed away at Kettering Hospital Hamilton on Thursday, January 11, 2024. Sam was born in Hamilton, Ohio on December 24, 1934 to Angelo and Rose (nee Carito) Arminio. Sam graduated from Hamilton Catholic High School in 1954 and served in the United States Army for 2 years. After his time in the...
Bill W. Allen
Jan 9, 2024
Bill W. Allen, age 81 of Hamilton, passed away on Tuesday, January 9, 2024. Bill was born in Clay County, Kentucky on November 21, 1942 to Gilbert Allen and Della (Webb) Allen. He served in the United States Army, was a member of the 507th Ordinance Company, was stationed in Hanau, Germany and Fort Carson, Colorado, and was honored...
William "Bill" F. Mcclanahan
Jan 7, 2024
William "Bill" F. McClanahan, 86, left this world on Sunday, January 7, 2024, to see Jesus and be reunited with his precious wife, Beverly. Bill was born in Plymouth, WV, on August 14, 1937 to Marida McClanahan LeMaster. He graduated from Poca High School in 1956 and then moved to Ohio where he met the love of his life,...
Paula J. Cromer
Jan 6, 2024
Paula J. Cromer, age 76 of Hamilton, passed away at her residence on Saturday, January 6, 2024. Paula was born in Covington, Ohio on July 2, 1947 to Paul E. Cromer and Mary Ellen Cromer. She worked at Champion Paper Company right out of high school and worked for over 42 years. Paula was an avid Cincinnati Reds and...
Jane Ann Evans
Jan 5, 2024
Jane Ann Evans, age 75 of Hamilton, passed away at Hospice of Hamilton on Friday, January 5, 2024. She was born in Butler County, Ohio on January 26, 1948. Jane enjoyed reading and spending time with her family. She was very active with flea markets and made many friends over the years.
She is survived by her...
Trevor Anthony Zaenkert
Jan 4, 2024
Trevor Anthony Zaenkert, age 22 of Okeana, passed away at his residence on Thursday, January 4, 2024. Trevor was born in Oxford, Ohio on November 9, 2001, to Fred Zaenkert and Jane (Moorhead) Zaenkert. Trevor enjoyed growing up on the farm, spending time with his family and several close buddies. The agricultural lifestyle is how many of his passions...
Theresa Couch
Jan 4, 2024
Theresa Couch, age 71 of Hamilton, passed away at Kettering Hospital Hamilton on Thursday, January 4, 2024. Theresa was born in St. Francis, Maine on April 25, 1952 to the late Harold and Joan (LeBrun) Landry. Theresa was a kind, compassionate, and devout Christian who lived her faith, both as her time spent as a nurses’ aide and with...
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,...


