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.
Louis Minnielli
Feb 15, 2022
Louis “Louie” Minnielli, age 85 of Fairfield, passed away at Mercy Fairfield Hospital on Tuesday, February 15, 2022. Louis was born in Hamilton, Ohio on December 6, 1936 to the late Samuel and Theresa (Landi) Minnielli. Louis proudly served in the U.S. Air Force. After his time in the service, Louis returned home to Hamilton and founded his own...
Deborah J. Lakes
Feb 13, 2022
Deborah J. Lakes, age 70 of Hamilton, passed away at Golden Years Nursing Home on February 13, 2022. Deborah was born in Hamilton, Ohio on July 23, 1951 to James Mooney and Gladys Peel Mooney. Deborah is survived by her loving husband Timothy Lakes, her children James (Niki) Lakes, Mandy (James) Hart. Her grandchildren Emmalee (Adam) Forch, Timothy (Kelsie)...
Ralph "Doug" Douglas Smith
Feb 13, 2022
Ralph Douglas Smith, age 64 of Fairfield, passed away at Majestic Care Center on Sunday, February 13, 2022. Known to most as Doug, he was born in Hamilton, Ohio on September 20, 1957 to the late Ralph Smith and Jane (Hart) Smith.
Doug graduated from Fairfield High School, class of 1975. Doug’s love for baseball started at...
Rick Johnson
Feb 12, 2022
Rick Johnson, age 69 of Hamilton, passed away at his residence on Saturday, February 12, 2022. He was born in Hamilton, Ohio on August 2, 1952 to Samuel and Connie (Evans) Johnson. On September 7, 1974 in Hamilton, he married Sandy Ash. Rick was employed as a school bus driver for Fairfield City Schools for thirty years, retiring in...
Ronald E. Couch
Feb 12, 2022
Ronald E. Couch, age 85 of Hamilton, passed away on Saturday, February 12, 2022. He was born in Hamilton, Ohio on July 31, 1936 to Elmer and Gladys (McPherson) Couch. Ronald graduated from Hamilton High School in 1954 where he was an All-Ohio football player and was elected captain of the North South All-Star game. Ronald attended the University...
Brenda Diane Giddens
Feb 11, 2022
Brenda Diane Giddens, age 68 of Kettering, left her earthly residence to be home with the Lord on February 11, 2022. Brenda was born in Hamilton, Ohio on July 3, 1953 to the late Neal and Mattie (Murray) Brackett. Brenda is reunited in Heaven with her husband Owen Giddens, as well as her parents and many loved ones that...
Jason A. Cook
Feb 10, 2022
Jason Alvin Cook, age 43 of Fairfield, passed away on Thursday, February 10, 2022. Jason was born in Hamilton, Ohio on November 5, 1978 to Alvin Cook and Joyce (Fagg) Price. He attended Hamilton High School and enlisted into the United States Army in 2008. He completed a tour in Afghanistan as a SPC. On March 23, 2016, he...
Marta Martin
Feb 9, 2022
Marta “Marty” L. Martin, age 70 of Oxford, passed away at the Knolls of Oxford on Wednesday, February 9, 2022. Marta was born in Springfield, Ohio on December 25, 1951 to the late Horace Luther Sparrow Jr. and Ona Odette (Roush) Sparrow. On October 4, 1980, she married Gerry F. Martin from Cincinnati and together they resided in Oxford....
Larry St. George
Feb 8, 2022
(St. George, Larry) Larry St. George, 67, passed away on February 8, 2022, in Hamilton, Ohio. Larry was born March 11, 1954, in Hamilton, Ohio, to Norman and Charlotte (Gabbard) George. He fought a hard battle with Lewy Body Dementia with Parkinsonism.
A master hairstylist and colorist, he spent decades living out west to pursue his professional...
Michelle Pence
Feb 8, 2022
Michelle Renee Pence, age 39 of Seven Mile, passed away on Sunday, February 6, 2022. Michelle was born in Hamilton, Ohio on July 22, 1982 to Beverly (Barker) Pence and the late Steve Pence. Michelle was a graduate of Edgewood High School, Class of 2000. She went on to attend Butler Tech and earned her STNA certificate. She worked...
Roger Ballerino
Feb 7, 2022
Roger Ballerino, age 82 of Hamilton, passed away on Monday, February 7, 2022 at Hospice of Hamilton surrounded by his loving family. Roger was born in Hamilton, Ohio on February 17, 1939 to the late Ombert Sam and Mary Helen (Legg) Ballerino.
After high school, Roger joined the United States Marine Corp serving at Camp Pendleton, California...
Helen S. Wells
Feb 7, 2022
On February 7, 2022, Helen Sue Wells passed from this life into the glorious realm of Heaven to be with her Father and loved ones gone before. She has left behind those who will cherish memories of her smile and the beautiful person she was. Ever an example of what a child of God should be, she was a...
Clyde Burkhart
Feb 6, 2022
Clyde Arthur Burkhart, age 75 of Monroe, passed away at his home surrounded by family on Sunday, February 6, 2022. Clyde was born in London, Kentucky on April 6, 1946 to Arthur and Bernice (Hammons) Burkhart. On September 4, 1965, he married Charlotte Roaden in Hamilton, Ohio. Clyde served in the United States Army from 1966 to 1968. He...
Minnie N. Forsythe
Feb 6, 2022
Minnie N. Forsythe, age 93 of Hamilton, passed away at Berkeley Square Retirement Center on Sunday, February 6, 2022. Minnie was born in Irvin, Kentucky on January 10, 1929, the daughter of Thomas and Elizabeth (Mullins) Minton. Minnie married William D. Forsythe on February 21, 1948 in Hamilton, Ohio. He preceded her in death on September 22, 2011. Minnie...
Joan C. Buschur
Feb 6, 2022
Joan C. Buschur, age 92 of Hamilton, passed away on Sunday, February 6, 2022. She was born in Yorkville, Indiana on April 27, 1929 to Joseph and Loretta (Kuebel) Trossman. Joan was a member of Freedom Baptist Church. On October 24, 1953 in Yorkville, Indiana she married Joseph Buschur and he preceded her in death on April 19, 1988....
Evelyn Vereker
Feb 5, 2022
Evelyn Vereker, age 101 of Hamilton, passed away on Saturday, February 5, 2022. Evelyn was born in Hamilton, Ohio on December 20, 1920 to Herbert Betz and Lisette (Hoffman) Betz. She graduated from Hanover High School in 1938 and Beauty School of Cosmetology in 1940. On January 31, 1942, she married Francis J. Vereker at St. Mary’s Church in...
Clifford Trent ("Smitty") Smith
Feb 4, 2022
Clifford Trent Smith “Smitty” “City Slicker”, 70, of Fairfield Township, passed away Friday February 4th,2022 at home with family, after struggling with a long-term illness.
Cliff was born in Philadelphia (the city of Brotherly love), Pennsylvania to Clifford and Sybil (Clark) Smith on October 22,1951. After high school graduation he enlisted in The U.S. Air Force. Cliff...
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...
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