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.

Ellen N. Lawson

Ellen N. Lawson

Jan 26, 2022

Ellen N. Lawson, age 77 of Oxford, passed away, due to pancreatic cancer, at her residence on Wednesday, January 26, 2022, in the company of her children.

Ellen was born in Boston, Massachusetts on October 18, 1944 to Frederick Langenheim and Ruth Hodsdon Langenheim. She showed an early interest in words and events, creating a successful newspaper...

Harold Wayne Rhodes Sr.

Harold Wayne Rhodes Sr.

Jan 26, 2022

Harold Wayne Rhodes Sr., age 69 of Hamilton, passed away at Fort Hamilton on Wednesday, January 26, 2022. Wayne was born in Hamilton, Ohio on June 26, 1952 to William and Millie (Powell) Rhodes. On October 28, 1972, he married the love of his life, Sandy Richards. Wayne retired from Hamilton Tool and Hamilton Casters after many years of...

James "Jim" H. Benge

James "Jim" H. Benge

Jan 23, 2022

James “Jim” H. Benge, age 59 of Hamilton, passed away at UC West Chester Hospital on Sunday, January 23, 2022. James was born in Richmond, Indiana on July 28, 1962 to Thomas Benge and Barbara (Jewell) Benge. On August 19, 1988 in Hamilton, he married Tami Boothe.  He was a United States Navy Corpsman serving from 1984-1987.  Jim worked...

Lawrence Bednar

Lawrence Bednar

Jan 22, 2022

It is with a heavy heart that I must tell you my patient of 5 years, Lawrence Bednar died in Hospice of Blue Ash as a result of Complications from Covid 19. Larry was 84 with no underlying health issues but was not vaccinated by choice.

He leaves behind his devoted nurse, Debby, his beloved caregiver, Patrice...

Leonard Drew

Leonard Drew

Jan 22, 2022

Leonard Drew, age 84 of Fairfield, passed away at Majestic Care Center on Saturday, January 22, 2022. Leonard was born in Orlando, Kentucky on March 29, 1937 to the late George and Anna Marie (Jones) Drew. On January 12, 1963, Leonard married the love of his life, Vada Smith Drew. He worked for Western States Machine Company as a...

Clara Elizabeth Farthing

Clara Elizabeth Farthing

Jan 21, 2022

Clara Elizabeth Farthing, 76 of Hamilton, Ohio passed away on January 21, 2022 at Fort Hamilton. Clara was born on March 23, 1945 in Hamilton, Ohio. Clara survived by her children Mary F. Eversole (Charles), Dudley Farthing Jr., Donna Kane (late James), Daniel Farthing. She has 22 grand kids, and many great grand kids, and great great grandkids. Clara...

Sue (Crank)  Baldwin

Sue (Crank) Baldwin

Jan 21, 2022

Sue (Crank) Baldwin, age 80 of Fairfield, passed away on Friday, January 21, 2022. Sue was born in Hamilton, Ohio on February 3, 1941 to the late Clyda (Flynn) and Norman Crank, Sr.

Sue attended Hamilton Big Blue and she looked forward to her luncheons with her classmates, “The 59er.” Sue worked many years in the catalog...

Donald Ira Mccoy

Donald Ira Mccoy

Jan 21, 2022

Donald Ira McCoy, age 88 of Hamilton, passed away on Friday, January 21, 2022. Donald was born in Pittsburg, Kentucky on October 5, 1933 to John McCoy and Grace (Love) McCoy.  Donald was a Mason; a Shriners member; involved in the Korean War POW organization; and also a member of the Butler County Sheriffs Association. Donald worked and retired...

Kathleen A. (Brewer)  Hamilton

Kathleen A. (Brewer) Hamilton

Jan 20, 2022

Kathleen A (Brewer) Hamilton

Her beautiful soul left this earth for heaven on January 20th 2022. Born on February 19th 1949 to Alice (Combs) Hartmann and Fred Brewer. Loving wife, sister, mother, grandmother and friend. She always had a smile to lend. Early in life Kathleen's passion was cosmetology. Later it became her grandchildren "Grandma Bubbles" as...

Linda Lee Burdette

Linda Lee Burdette

Jan 19, 2022

Linda Lee Burdette, age 79 of Hamilton, passed away in her home on Wednesday, January 19, 2022. Linda was born in Hamilton, Ohio on September 3, 1942 to Richard Schlotterbeck and Marjorie (Carpenter) Schlotterbeck.

Linda is survived by her children, Joey Richardson, Jennie (Randy) Saylor, Lisa Richardson; her four grandchildren, Ashley (Matt Keyes) Saylor, Rebecca Richardson, Tiffany...

Marie Batten

Marie Batten

Jan 19, 2022

Marie Batten, age 77 of Hamilton, passed away on Wednesday, January 19, 2022. Marie was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on June 17, 1944 to the late Paul and Sylvia (Hafertepen) Luneack. Marie was an associate at J.C. Penny in Colerain for over 20 years, retiring in 2010. In retirement, she volunteered at Fort Hamilton Hospital in the gift shop....

Richard Ward Brewer

Richard Ward Brewer

Jan 18, 2022

Richard Ward Brewer passed away peacefully on January 18, 2022 in Hamilton, Ohio. Dick was born on August 12, 1933 in Butler County, Ohio.

Dick grew up in the country fishing and hunting with his brothers Kenny and Teddy. He attended school in Seven Mile, OH where he played football and basketball. He always enjoyed attending the...

Tommie Acuff Jr.

Tommie Acuff Jr.

Jan 18, 2022

Tommie Acuff Jr., age 72 of Hamilton, passed away at Ft. Hamilton Hospital on Tuesday, January 18, 2022. He was born in Jasper, Tennessee on November 22, 1949 the son of Tommie Sr. and Effie M. Acuff.

Tommie is survived by his wife, Pam Acuff; two children, Brandi Acuff and Tommie Acuff III; two stepchildren, Jeff (Jennifer)...

Olga (Wolstenholm)  Sester

Olga (Wolstenholm) Sester

Jan 18, 2022

Olga (Wolstenholm) Sester went to Heaven on January 18, 2022. She was born in Hamilton, Ohio to Arthur and Ola Wolstenholm on October 18, 1956.

On June 1, 1974 she married the love of her life, Gregory Sester. She leaves behind her husband of 47 years, Greg, and daughters, Dawn (Eric) Keymon of Stanford, IL and Stacy...

Gil Roark

Gil Roark

Jan 18, 2022

Gil Roark, age 90 of Hamilton, passed away on Tuesday, January 18, 2022. Gil was born in Wilmore, Kentucky on October 11, 1931 to the late George and Pearl (Allen) Roark. Gil proudly served in the U.S. Army. After returning from his time in the service, Gil worked as a professional painter and wallpaper hanger.

Gil is...

Irwin "Jim" Rogers

Irwin "Jim" Rogers

Jan 17, 2022

Irwin “Jim” Rogers, age 64 of Hamilton, passed away on Monday, January 17, 2022. Jim was born in Hamilton, Ohio on September 23, 1957 to Irwin V. Rogers Sr. and Dorothy (nee Brockman) Hale. Jim graduated from Garfield High School. On May 25, 1979, he married the love of his life, Marlene Bellamy. Jim dedicated his life to his...

Mary E Corliss

Mary E Corliss

Jan 17, 2022

Mary E Corliss, age 69 of Hamilton, passed away at Hospice of Hamilton on Monday, January 17, 2022. She was born in Hamilton, Ohio on February 1, 1952 to Robert and Maria (Posco) Brock.  Mary was a registered nurse for over 30 years at McCullough-Hyde Hospital. In 1977, she married the love of her life, Bill Corliss, in Lebanon,...

Janice Irene Sizemore

Janice Irene Sizemore

Jan 16, 2022

Janice Irene Sizemore, age 71 of Hamilton, passed away at Fort Hamilton Hospital on Sunday, January 16, 2022. Janice was born in London, Kentucky on January 9, 1951 to George R. Truett and Martha A. (Sexton) Truett. On December 28, 1968 in Lily, Kentucky, she married Ronald Sizemore.

Janice is survived by her loving husband, Ronald Sizemore;...

Larry Puckett

Larry Puckett

Jan 16, 2022

Larry Puckett, age 73, of Hamilton, went home to Heaven on January 16, 2022.  Larry was born on October 13, 1948, in Hamilton, Ohio, the son of James and Mary (Minton) Puckett.

A lifetime resident of Hamilton, Larry graduated from Taft High School and joined the United States Marine Corps. in 1967.  He served his country proudly...

Connie Marie Hacker

Connie Marie Hacker

Jan 15, 2022

Connie Marie Hacker, age 62 of Hamilton, passed away on Saturday, January 15, 2022. She was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on March 16, 1959 to William and Eunice (Cope) Esterkamp. In June of 2014, Connie married Brian Hacker in Hamilton, Ohio. She loved camping, fishing, and especially spending time with her grandchildren. Connie loved finding new recipes and cooking...

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