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.

Jeann Blakley

Jeann Blakley

Mar 16, 2022

Jeann (Ratliff) Blakley passed away on March 16, 2022. She was born in Cumberland, Kentucky on December 10, 1935 to Arkey and James Butler Ratliff. Jeann’s family moved to Hamilton when she was a child and she graduated from Hamilton High School. Jeann married Richard Blakley in 1965 and had a son Rexeford Kevin Ratliff. Jeann lived in many...

Thomas A. Bakonyi

Thomas A. Bakonyi

Mar 14, 2022

Thomas A. Bakonyi, age 57 of Indianapolis, passed away on Monday, March 14, 2022. He was born in Hamilton, Ohio on August 31, 1964 to Endre and Erika (Berghaler) Bakonyi.  Thomas served in the Army for 19 years.  After the Army he retired as an IT professional from MEPS (Military Entrance Processing Station). Thomas loved fishing, hunting and spending...

Ronald Yancey

Ronald Yancey

Mar 13, 2022

Ronald Yancey, age 73 of Hamilton, passed away at Atrium Medical Center on Sunday, March 13, 2022. Ronald was born in Hazard, Kentucky on November 30, 1948 to the late Earl and Opal (Strunk) Yancey. In 1968, he married the love of his life, Vicki Fields. Together, they raised three children in Hamilton. Known to many of his friends...

Jean Ann Fetherland

Jean Ann Fetherland

Mar 12, 2022

FETHERLAND, Jean Ann, age 91, passed away on Saturday, March 12, 2022. Jean was born in Hamilton, Ohio, on May 3, 1930, to the late James E. and Nancy (Logan) Fugate. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband William M. Fetherland, son Patrick W. Fetherland, son-in-law Peter Cholkas, and siblings Mildred Henderson, James “Buddy” Fugate, Dorothy Butts,...

Marvin F. Riegler

Marvin F. Riegler

Mar 12, 2022

Marvin F. Riegler, age 81 of Hamilton, passed away at his residence on Saturday, March 12, 2022. Marvin was born in Hamilton, Ohio on April 23, 1940 to William Riegler and Flora (Waltner) Riegler.  He worked in education for 25 years as a carpentry teacher for Hamilton City Schools and then moved to D. Russell Lee as an administrator. ...

Rebecca A. Pratt

Rebecca A. Pratt

Mar 10, 2022

Rebecca A. Pratt, age 62 of Hamilton, Ohio, passed away at Glen Meadows Nursing Home on Thursday, March 10, 2022. She was born in Ashland, Kentucky on May 30, 1959 to Carlos Ray Pratt and Nancy Sue (Henderson) Pratt.  Prior to her disability. Rebecca was employed as a Habilitation Coordinator for Butler County Board of Developmental Disabilities, for numerous...

Emilee-Anne Margaret Sandlin

Emilee-Anne Margaret Sandlin

Mar 8, 2022

Emilee-Anne Margaret Sandlin, 25, of Hamilton passed away very unexpectedly on Tuesday, March 8 th , 2022. She is survived by her Mom, Tina Pratt and father, Daniel Sandlin; her 3 siblings, Lisa Hazelwood, Kelly Sandlin and Will Ray; her Grandparents, Jane and Don Self and Bob Johnson; her Boyfriend, Patrick Lairson; her cousins, nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and...

Boyd D. Martin

Boyd D. Martin

Mar 7, 2022

Boyd D.Martin, age 84 of Fairfield, entered into his eternal reward on Monday, March 7, 2022 at his home with his wife by his side. Boyd was born in St. Charles, Virginia on March 29, 1937 to the late Robert and Hazel (Sherman) Martin. Boyd was a loving and humble man that had compassion for those that struggled, valued...

Joan M. Doherty

Joan M. Doherty

Mar 7, 2022

Joan M. Doherty, age 83 of Oxford, passed away at her residence on Monday, March 7, 2022. Joan was born in Manhattan, New York on April 3, 1938 to John Finneran and Lorraine (Brett) Finneran. Joan was an Art Teacher on Long Island for over 35 years. Joan is survived by his children, Anne Gerdes, Ed Doherty, Jim Doherty,...

Norma Jean Mullins

Norma Jean Mullins

Mar 7, 2022

Norma Jean Mullins, age 64 of Hamilton, went to her heavenly home on Monday, March 7, 2022.  She was born in Hamilton, Ohio on June 20, 1957 the daughter of Elmer Stanley and Billie Jean (Garrett) West.  Norma was a 1975 graduate of Lakota High School.  She married Tim Mullins, her best friend and the love of her life,...

Judith Mcmaken

Judith Mcmaken

Mar 7, 2022

Judith McMaken, age 86 of Hamilton, passed away at Cedar Village in Mason on Monday, March 7, 2022. Judy was born in Newark, Ohio on August 4, 1935 to Robert and Elsie Bentz. Judy met her husband, Bob, while working at Rankin & Rankin Insurance and were married on May 5, 1956. They moved to Hamilton in 1962 for...

Sharon Tye

Sharon Tye

Mar 6, 2022

Sharon Tye, age 61 of Hamilton, passed away at Fort Hamilton Hospital on Sunday, March 6, 2022. Sharon was born in Hamilton, Ohio on March 31, 1960 to Jim and Darla Strong. On December 3, 1977, she married the love of her life, Larry Tye. Sharon enjoyed fishing, playing BINGO and cards, picnics with her family and long car...

William Lewis

William Lewis

Mar 6, 2022

William Lewis, age 85 of Hamilton, passed away on Sunday, March 6, 2022 at Bradford Place. William was born in Manchester, Kentucky on September 10, 1936 to the late Thad and Dora (Cox) Lewis. Known to most as Bill, he graduated from Hamilton High School, Class of 1954. William worked for Ford Motor Company at the Sharonville Plant, retiring...

Berneita Hurley

Berneita Hurley

Mar 5, 2022

Berneita Hurley, age 81 of Hamilton, passed away on Saturday, March 5, 2022. Berneita was born in Manchester, Kentucky on March 31, 1940 to the late Luther and Daisy (Buttery) Rogers. She worked for Sears in Hamilton for many years, retiring in 1992. Known to most of her family as Aunt Bea, she enjoyed gardening and collecting cookbooks. She...

Jeanine L. Hunt

Jeanine L. Hunt

Mar 2, 2022

Jeanine Louise Hunt, age 60 of Hamilton, passed away on Wednesday, March 2, 2022. Jeanine was born in Toledo, Ohio on February 27, 1962 to Eugene Cummins and Cecelia (King) Cummins. She graduated from Anthony Wayne High School in 1980. She was an excellent swimmer and worked as a lifeguard during her high school years. After graduation, she worked...

Randy Staton

Randy Staton

Mar 2, 2022

Randy Staton, age 64 of Hamilton, passed away at Mercy Hospital Fairfield on Wednesday, March 2, 2022. Randy was born in Hamilton, Ohio on December 1, 1957 to Daniel Staton and Bonnie Hurst. Randy loved to be around people, especially his church family at New Miami Wesleyan Church. He enjoyed spending time in his garage. Randy will be greatly...

Joyce A. Lenos

Joyce A. Lenos

Mar 1, 2022

Joyce A. Lenos, age 83 of Hamilton, Ohio, passed away on Tuesday, March 1, 2022. Joyce was born in Knoxville, Tennessee on July 3, 1938 to James Meridieth and Marie (Day) Meridieth. Joyce enjoyed gardening, cooking and baking. Joyce is preceded in death by her husband Charles E. Reiff.

Joyce is survived by her husband, Frank Lenos:...

Oralene Isaacs

Oralene Isaacs

Mar 1, 2022

Oralene Isaacs, age 89 of Hamilton, passed away at her home on Tuesday, March 1, 2022. Oralene was born in Wolfe Co, Kentucky on January 15, 1933 to Hager and Dora (Centers) Taulbee. On May 14, 1951, she married the love of her life, Ervin Isaacs. She was a lifelong member at God’s Temple Church. Oralene was a devoted...

Gregory A. Eyler

Gregory A. Eyler

Mar 1, 2022

Gregory A. Eyler, age 66 of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, passed away at his son's residence on Tuesday, March 1, 2022. He was born in West Union, Ohio on January 11, 1956. On July 30, 1977 in Hamilton he married Rue Ann Cook. Greg was employed as the assistant meat manager at Kroger’s for eleven years, retiring in April...

Erica Jo Brumley

Erica Jo Brumley

Feb 28, 2022

Erica Jo Brumley, age 32 of Hamilton, passed away at Laurels of Hamilton on Monday, February 28, 2022.  She was born in Hamilton, Ohio on April 26, 1989 the daughter of Darrell and Phyllis (Wright) Brumley.

Erica is survived by her husband, Sergio Mejia; six children, Debahni Mejia, Destiny Mejia, Diana Mares, Dominic Mejia, Roberto Brumley, and...

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