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.
Karan L. Vega
Sep 9, 2022
Karan L. Vega, age 63 of Hamilton, passed away on Friday, September 9, 2022. Karan was born in Garden Grove, California on April 11, 1959 to John Bosk and Bonnaleen (Gainey) Bosk. She enlisted into the United States Airforce on February 5, 1980 as an information intelligence operations specialist, in which she proudly served for over 5 years. Karan...

Cletus John Lampe Jr.
Sep 6, 2022
Cletus John Lampe Jr., age 75 of Hamilton, passed away on Tuesday, September 7, 2022. Born on December 11, 1946 the son of Cletus John Lampe Sr. and Rosemary Lampe. Cletus served in the United States Marine Corp.
Ruthella "Ruth" Burchfield
Sep 4, 2022
Ruthella “Ruth” Burchfield, age 83 of Cincinnati, passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, September 4, 2022. Ruth was born in Dykes, Kentucky on December 13, 1938 to the late Gifford and Mary (Sears) Phelps. Ruth was a life-long member of New Haven Missionary Baptist Church of Norwood, Ohio. The light of her beauty could be seen, not...
Florence I. Crank
Sep 2, 2022
Florence Ilene Crank, age 78 of Hamilton, passed away on Friday, September 2, 2022. Ilene was born in Hamilton, Ohio on July 27, 1944 to Mearl Shively and Florence (Potrafke) Shively. She worked at Avon for over 35 years as the palletizer operator. Ilene married the love of her life, Jack Crank, on June 8, 1987, and together they...
Sylvia A. Williams
Sep 2, 2022
Sylvia A. Williams, age 83 of Hamilton, passed away at Hospice of Hamilton on Friday, September 2, 2022. Sylvia was born in Hamilton, Ohio on November 20, 1938 to Fredrick Ferry and Mildred (Mahler) Ferry. She was educated at St. Stephens School and graduated from Notre Dame High School 1956. On May 9th, 1959 she married M. Ray Williams....
Sharon Lee Arvin
Aug 29, 2022
Sharon Lee Arvin, age 76 of Middletown, passed away on Monday, August 29, 2022. Sharon was born in Hamilton, Ohio on March 17, 1946 to the late B. Lee and Dorothy (Weigel) Hampton. She was a proud graduate of Ross High School, Class of 1965. Sharon enjoyed traveling down to the mountains, especially with her family. She was a...
David Glen Riddle
Aug 28, 2022
David Glen Riddle, age 49 of Hamilton, passed away at Fort Hamilton Hospital on Sunday, August 28, 2022. David was born in Hamilton, Ohio on March 18, 1973 to Glenda McGuire and the late Michael Eugene Riddle. David was a fun-loving soul that enjoyed a good time with his friends and the breeze blowing as he rode his motorcycle....
Betty J. Hargraves
Aug 28, 2022
Betty J. Hargraves, age 87 of Hamilton, Ohio, passed away at her home on Sunday, August 28, 2022. Betty was born on January 30, 1935 in Hamilton, Ohio, the daughter of Cecil and Myrtle (Lawson) Johnson, the last surviving of eight children. On January 18, 1951, she married the love of her life, Kenneth Hargraves, who preceded her in...
Patsy Jean "Pj" Owens
Aug 26, 2022
Patsy Jean “PJ” Owens, age 76, passed away on Friday, August 26, 2022 at Hospice of Hamilton. PJ was born on August 31, 1945 in St. Louis, MO. She graduated from Reading High School and Bowling Green University. PJ mastered many diverse occupations retiring from Procter and Gamble in 2011.
She is survived by her husband, George...
Patricia J. Kadle
Aug 25, 2022
Patricia J. (Maggard) Kadle, age 86 of Hamilton, passed away at University Hospital in Cincinnati on Thursday, August 25, 2022. Patricia was born in Williamsport, Indiana on February 29, 1936 to Russell Maggard and Rebecca (Lewis) Maggard. She was a gentle and kind woman who loved her family and friends, and put them above herself. She was always willing...
Teresa J. Hardy
Aug 22, 2022
Teresa J. Hardy, age 55 of Hamilton, passed away on Monday, August 22, 2022. Teresa was born in Hamilton, Ohio on August 7, 1967 to Bernice Owens and JoAn (Thies) Owens. She enjoyed crafting and loved spending time with her grandchildren.
Teresa is survived by her husband of 28 years, Tom Hardy; three children, Summer (Jose) Owens,...
Viola V. Haven
Aug 22, 2022
Viola V. Haven, age 93 of Hamilton, passed away at Golden Years Nursing Center on Monday, August 22, 2022. She was born in Hamilton, Ohio on October 5, 1928 the daughter of Ruben and Mary (Young) Martin. In 1946 in Hamilton, she married Francis Haven Sr. and he preceded her in death in 1990.
Viola is survived...
Dylan Jacob Downard
Aug 21, 2022
Dylan Jacob Downard, age 29 of Hamilton, passed away on Sunday, August 21, 2022. Dylan was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on October 17, 1992 to Kevin Downard Sr. and Kim Perry Downard. Dylan enjoyed skateboarding, video games, and going to concerts. Above all, he loved spending time with his family and will be dearly missed. Dylan is survived by...
Thomas L. White
Aug 19, 2022
Thomas L. White, age 80 of Jacksonburg, passed away at Birchwood Care Center on Friday, August 19, 2022. Tom was born in Texas on January 3, 1942 to Norman and Lydia May (Richmond) Anthony. Tom served in the U.S. Army Reserve. He was an union drywall finisher at Valley Interiors where he retired in 2004. Tom enjoyed fishing.
...June E. Burkhardt
Aug 18, 2022
June E. Burkhardt, age 95 of Hamilton, passed away at Christian Village at Mason on Thursday, August 18, 2022. June was born in Hamilton, Ohio on December 25, 1926 to Charles Reynolds Sr. and Verna (Godsey) Reynolds. On June 12, 1954 in Norwood, June married the love of her life, Glen Thomas Burkhardt Sr. June was a homemaker and...
Ulysus Hurst
Aug 18, 2022
Ulysus Hurst, age 88 of Fairfield, passed away on Thursday, August 18, 2022. Ulysus was born in Jellico, Tennessee on July 22, 1934 to Harrison Hurst and Mary Jane (Matthews) Hurst. On August 17, 1952 he married the love of his life, Betty, and they were together for 69 years. Ulysus was a retired Teamster and was a member...
Ricky L. Newton
Aug 18, 2022
Ricky Lee Newton, age 65 of Cincinnati, passed away on Thursday, August 18, 2022. Ricky was born in Hamilton, Ohio on September 14, 1956 to George Craig Newton and Lena Louise (Smith) Newton. He enjoyed golfing with his brothers, fishing, and bowling in multiple different leagues. Ricky loved to travel with his wife, Sharon.
Ricky is survived...
Rochelle Nicole Stringer
Aug 17, 2022
Rochelle Nicole Stringer, age 37 of Hamilton, passed away at Kettering Hamilton Hospital on Wednesday, August 17, 2022. Rochelle was born in Hamilton, Ohio on August 4, 1985 to Tite Whicker and Vera (Giley) Whicker. She loved her family and enjoyed spending time with her children and her husband. She graduated from New Miami High School, where she played...
Lisa Kay Jones
Aug 15, 2022
Lisa Kay Jones, age 56 of Hamilton, passed away at Hospice of Hamilton on Monday, August 15, 2022. She was born in Whitley County, Kentucky on March 15, 1966 to James and Beatrice (Rapier) Marcum.
Lisa is survived by two children, Jami (Tim) Bushong and Jacob Jones; three grandchidren, Baiya and Blakely Bushong and Jakey Jones; five...
Michael James Medley
Aug 15, 2022
Michael James Medley, age 77 of Fairfield, passed away peacefully, with his family at his bedside, on Monday, August 15, 2022. Michael was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on October 6th, 1944 to the late Ellis and Mary (Frasier) Medley. Michael married Barbara (Webb) Medley on May 16, 1972. He was a loving son, husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother...