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.
Sara Ann Zinser
Feb 4, 2022
Sara Ann Zinser, age 97 of Reily Township, passed away at Mercy Hospital Fairfield on Friday, February 4, 2022. She was born in Hazard, Kentucky on March 10, 1924 the daughter of Henry and Pearl (Card) Lewis. In 1942 in Hamilton she married Floyd Glover and he preceded her in death in 1985 and in 1991 in Hamilton she...
Vernon Burns
Feb 4, 2022
Vernon Burns, age 91 of Hamilton, formerly of Reily Township, passed away at Hospice of Hamilton on Friday, February 4, 2022. He was born in Manchester, Kentucky on March 1, 1930 the son of Delaney and Delora (Keith) Burns. Vernon was employed as an inspector at Fisher Body for thirty-one years, retiring in 1981. On August 15, 1964 in...
Alma Ruth Prather
Feb 3, 2022
Alma Ruth Prather, age 93 of Eaton, passed away at Greenbriar Nursing Center on Thursday, February 3, 2022. Ruth was born in Hamilton, Ohio on June 11, 1928, to Arthur Smith and Iona Johnson Smith.
Ruth became deeply devoted to her faith at a very young age. Her family was very active in the Nazarene church and...
Joni Lee Demmel
Feb 3, 2022
Joni Lee Demmel, age 68 of Hamilton, passed away at her residence on Thursday, February 3, 2022. She was born in Hamilton, Ohio on February 1, 1954. Joni was employed as administrative assistant for L3 Communications for numerous years. Retiring in 2020. In 1988 in Oxford she married Ralph Demmel.
Joni is survived by her husband, Ralph...
Calbert Barger
Feb 2, 2022
Calbert Barger, age 86 of Hamilton, departed this life to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, February 2, 2022. Calbert was born in Hamilton, Ohio on December 13, 1935 to Joe and Nora (Messer) Barger. He was united in marriage to Sally Pierson on July 10, 1959. Calbert graduated from Hamilton High School, Class of 1953. He...
Summer Beth Estridge
Feb 2, 2022
Summer Beth Estridge age 49, passed away at Fort Hamilton Hospital on Tuesday February 2, 2022. She was born in Hamilton Ohio on August 6, 1972. Summer graduated from Lakota High School in 1994. She attended the Sheltered Workshop and Day Programs with Butler County Board of Developmental Disabilities. Summer was a member of Westwood Presbyterian Church and loved...
Paula Jean Cope
Feb 1, 2022
Paula Jean Cope, age 59 of Hamilton, passed away at Bethesda North Hospital on Tuesday, February 1, 2022. Paula was born in Hamilton, Ohio on February 26, 1962 to the late Paul Lowell Andrews and Mattie Louise (Frazier) Andrews. Paula loved spending time with her family. Paula is survived by her daughters, Amber (Chris) Kreiner and Tiffany Hicks; her...
Betty Jo Cecere
Feb 1, 2022
Betty Jo Cecere, 93, passed away on February 1st 2022.Her cheerful attitude and bright smile will be missed by everyone that knew and loved her.
Betty is survived by her two sons Michael and Greg Cecere, daughter-in-law Gayle Cecere, four grandchildren Mitch, Christina, Eric, and Angela, grand-daughter-in-law Janice Flores, two great grandchildren, and best friend/”partner in crime”...
David E. Smith Sr.
Feb 1, 2022
David E. Smith Sr., age 96 of Hamilton, passed away at Fort Hamilton Hospital on Tuesday, February 1, 2022. David was born in Smith Grove Kentucky on February 2, 1926 to Edward Lester Smith and Julina Franklin (Moody) Smith. He was the youngest of 10 children. He honorably served in the United States Army during WWII. He then met...

Linda Lawson-Brown
Feb 1, 2022
Linda Lawson-Brown, age 61 of Fairfield Township, passed away at UC West Chester Hospital on Tuesday, February 1, 2022. Linda was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on April 11, 1960 to Merle Jr. and Alvena (Bules) Lawson. Linda enjoyed traveling, thrifting and antiquing. Above all, Linda will be remembered for her devotion to her family.
Linda is survived...
Clinton Davidson
Feb 1, 2022
Clinton Davidson, age 91 of Hamilton, passed away at home surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday, February 1, 2022. Clinton was born in Oneida, Kentucky on February 6, 1930 to Luther “Ruck” and Sylvania Davidson. On September 27, 1947, he married the love of his life, Nora Bowling. Together they had two children, Lonnie and Brenda; and their...
Jacob "Jake" Hurlander
Jan 29, 2022
Jacob “Jake” Hurlander, age 25 of Trenton, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Saturday, January 29, 2022. Jacob was born in Hamilton, Ohio on April 22, 1996 to Robert and Shelly (Smith) Hurlander. He graduated from North West High School, Class of 2014. Jacob was a self-employed mechanic, contracted to Hayes Concrete. From a very early age, he...
Marlene Faye Willis
Jan 29, 2022
Marlene Faye Willis, age 73 of Hamilton, passed away at Fort Hamilton Hospital on Saturday, January 29, 2022. Marlene was born in Hamilton, Ohio on January 31, 1948 to Alvie Gray and Mary (Bowling) Gray. Marlene loved to swim, play cards, and was a devoted grandmother, and loved being around all of her family.
Marlene is survived...
Marvin Hubbard Sr.
Jan 29, 2022
Marvin Hubbard, Sr. was called home to be with the Lord on Saturday, January 29, 2022, at Hospice of Hamilton just two weeks shy of his 83 rd birthday.
Marvin was born on February 12, 1939 to Pauline and Cecil Hubbard in Hammond, Kentucky in Knox County.
He was preceded in death by his parents...
Gail (Herrick) Abaecherli
Jan 28, 2022
Gail Herrick Abaecherli, age 77, of Hamilton, Ohio, passed away on Friday, January 28, 2022. Gail was born on July 24, 1944 to Ruth Herrick Abaecherli and Carl Edward Abaecherli. Gail graduated Cum Laude from high school in Lebanon, Ohio in 1962 and was in the National Honor Society. She attended Miami University in Oxford, Ohio. Gail had a...
Jerry Hoskins
Jan 28, 2022
Jerry Hoskins, age 81 of Hamilton, passed away at Fort Hamilton Hospital on Friday, January 28, 2022. Jerry was born in Hazard, Kentucky on April 26, 1940 to the late Howard and Ada Elkins Hoskins.
Funeral service will be private and held at a later date.
Troy S. Gross
Jan 28, 2022
Troy S. Gross, age 89 of Hamilton, passed away at Ft. Hamilton Hospital on Friday, January 28, 2022. He was born in Irvine, Kentucky on April 25, 1932 the son of Vernon and Dorothy (Townsend) Gross. On November 9, 1955 he married Sue Brandenburg and she preceded him death in 2018.
Troy is survived by four children,...
Scott Huntsberger
Jan 28, 2022
Scott Huntsberger, age 61 of Williamsdale, passed away at his residence on Friday, January 28, 2022. He was born in Middletown, Ohio on July 1, 1960 the son of Bob and Betty (Nunnemaker) Hunstsberger. Scott was employed as a carpenter for Conger Construction Group for the past twelve years. He was a dedicated Pittsburgh Steelers and Stevie Ray Vaughn...
Timothy Kellum
Jan 27, 2022
Timothy J. Kellum, age 64 of Fairfield, passed away at Mercy Fairfield Hospital on Thursday, January 27, 2022. Tim was born in Hamilton, Ohio on November 11, 1957 to William and Betty (Collins) Kellum. He graduated from Fairfield High School in 1976, and is an alumni of Bowling Green in Western Kentucky. Tim was and will always be a...
William "Billy" S. Anderson
Jan 27, 2022
William “Billy” S. Anderson, age 51 of Hamilton, passed away at Bethesda Butler Hospital on Thursday, January 27, 2022. Billy was born in Hamilton, Ohio on May 19, 1970 to Kenneth Anderson and Linda (Thomas) Anderson.
Billy is survived by his siblings, Tina (Carl) Prichard, James Minton, Ken Anderson Jr. Beverly (Ross) Imholte, Robert (Jenni) Anderson, and...