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.
Herbert Colwell
Dec 27, 2021
Herbert Colwell, age 92 of Hamilton, passed away at his residence on Monday, December 27, 2021. Herbert was born in Hyden, Kentucky on March 30, 1929 to Rubin and Callie Colwell. On November 7, 1953, he married the love of his life, Ruth E. Hendricks. He served in the United States Army from 1951 to 1953, then went into...
Mary F. Laney
Dec 26, 2021
Mary Francis Laney, age 95 of Hamilton, passed away at Bradford Place on Saturday, December 25, 2021. Mary was born in Corbin, Kentucky on December 14, 1926 to Martin Hutton and Minnie Jones Logan. In 1942, she married Frank Laney in Hamilton, he preceded her in death at the age of 68, on October 30, 1986. Together they grew...
Cynthia Maxine (Vickroy) Jones
Dec 26, 2021
Cynthia Maxine Jones (Vickroy), 62, of Hamilton, passed away peacefully from this life on Sunday, December 26, 2021 at Bethesda Butler Hospital. Known to those who love her as "Cindy", she was born in Columbus, Ohio on April 8, 1959. She is the daughter of Charles and Mildred (Thum) Vickroy. She married the love of her life, Jack L....
Donna S. Stout
Dec 25, 2021
Donna S. Stout, age 57 of Hamilton, passed away at Bethesda North Hospital on Saturday, December 25, 2021. Donna was born in Hamilton, Ohio on July 19, 1964 the daughter of Lawrence and Eva (Owens) Evans. On July 23, 1982 in Hamilton, she married Mark P. Stout.
Donna is survived by her husband, Mark P. Stout; two...
Patricia "Trish" L. Seward
Dec 24, 2021
Patricia “Trish” L. Seward, age 71 of Fairfield, passed away at Fort Hamilton Hospital on Friday, December 24, 2021. Patricia was born in Pikeville, Kentucky on August 1, 1950 to Herbert Bowling and Kathryn (Romans) Fry.
Patricia is survived by her daughter, Shawna Ainsworth; three grandchildren, Kaitlyn (Devin Glasgow) Ainsworth, Kelsie Ainsworth, and Kara Ainsworth; her sisters,...
Alexis Faith Smith
Dec 24, 2021
Alexis Faith Smith, age 21 of Somerville, passed away at Childrens Hospital Medical Center on Friday, December 24, 2021. Lexi was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on November 14, 2000. Lexi attended Edgewood City School until 2016 when she transferred to Fairfield City Schools, graduating in 2019. Lexi was blessed to have many aides and teachers throughout school; some of her...
John W. Carter Jr.
Dec 24, 2021
John W. Carter Jr., age 58 of Hamilton, passed away at his residence on Friday, December 24, 2021. He was born in Hamilton, Ohio on October 31, 1963 the son of John W. Sr. and Mary Ann (Back) Carter. John was the senior pastor at God’s Temple for over twenty years.
John is survived by his two...
Linda Kay Huff
Dec 23, 2021
Linda Kay Huff, age 69 of Hamilton, passed away on Thursday, December 23, 2021. Linda was born in Hamilton, Ohio on May 6, 1952 to the late Walter Lee and Leona (Lairson) Stephens.
Linda is survived by her daughter, Kim Deaton; her son, Todd (Valeria) Huff; her grandchildren, Heaven, Keith (Meleah), Jimmy (Breanne), Owen, Brian, Salem, Anakin,...
Kevin Ryan Gipperich
Dec 23, 2021
Kevin Ryan Gipperich, age 38 of Hamilton, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, December 23, 2021. Kevin was born in Kansas City, Missouri on November 10, 1983 and adopted by the late Gerald Alan and Erika Karolina (Oberdorfer) Gipperich. Kevin grew up in the Hamilton community and went on to attend Hamilton Christian Center and completed...
Herman Boss Carpenter
Dec 23, 2021
Herman Boss Carpenter, age 92 of Hamilton, passed away at his home on Thursday, December 23, 2021. Herman was born in Wildcat, Kentucky on November 5, 1929 to Boss and Martha Sue (nee Jones) Carpenter. On October 13, 1949, he married Evelyn Fox. Herman was a millwright at Pillsbury for 30 years and retired from Fernald after 10 years....
Glendola "Gwen" Blankenship
Dec 23, 2021
Glendola "Gwen" Blankenship, age 92 of Hamilton, passed away at Golden Years Nursing Home on Thursday, December 23, 2021. Gwen was born in Hamilton, Ohio on August 11, 1929 to Lee aand Lillie (Ponder) Childs. On September 15, 1950 she married her high school sweetheart and love of her life, Charles Blankenship and they were married for sixty-eight years....

Lorena Margaret Lyons
Dec 23, 2021
Lorena Margaret Lyons, age 91 of Hamilton, passed away at home on Thursday, December 23, 2021. Lorena was born in Hamilton, Ohio on November 2, 1930 to Albert and Hilda Nienaber.
Lorena is survived by her children, Christine Hubbard, Cynthia Lyons, Deborah Costantiello, Diane Burkhart, Douglas Lyons, Randall Lyons and Susan Brown; her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Lorena...
Michael Cassano
Dec 21, 2021
Michael Cassano, age 85 of Fairfield, passed away at his daughter’s residence on Tuesday, December 21, 2021. Michael was born in Hamilton, Ohio on October 20, 1936 to Dominic Cassano and Teresa (Torello) Cassano. Michael served in the United States Navy for four years, serving in the Korean Conflict. He also worked in Maintenance at Hamilton City Schools and...
Claire Anne Lane-Rickert
Dec 20, 2021
Claire Anne Lane-Rickert, age 87 of Fairfield, passed away on Monday, December 20, 2021. Claire was born in Hamilton, OH on October 20, 1934 to the late Russell and Regina (Jung) Salyer. Claire worked in the benefits department at General Motors for many years. She was actively involved at Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church as a Eucharistic minister...
David Louis Dunn
Dec 20, 2021
David Louis Dunn, age 77 of Oxford, passed away at Oxford Healthcare Center on Monday, December 20, 2021. He was born in Columbus, Ohio on November 27, 1944 to Keapple Dunn and Daisy (McCall) Dunn. David was veteran of Vietnam with the United States Air Force from 1967 to 1970. Graveside service will be held at Mound Hill Cemetery,...
Harold B. Neal
Dec 18, 2021
Harold B. Neal, age 88 of Somerville, passed away at Woodland Country Manor on Saturday, December 18, 2021. Harold was born in Irvine, Kentucky on December 23, 1932 to the late Jesse, Sr. and Ida Mae (Campbell) Neal. Harold proudly served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. After his time in the service, he married Lola Loretta...
Bradley M. Brewer
Dec 17, 2021
Bradley M. Brewer, age 37 of Hammonton, NJ, passed away unexpectedly on December 17, 2021. Brad was a devoted father and family man. He enjoyed many wonderful years with Erica and their daughters, Lilah and Charlene, whom were the pride and joy of Brad’s life. Brad had many interests; he was fond of cooking for friends and family, collecting...
Bonnie Lee Protzman
Dec 17, 2021
Bonnie Lee Protzman, age 88 of Hamilton, passed away on Friday, December 17, 2021. Bonnie was born in New Haven, Ohio on November 9, 1933 to the late Herbert and Verdie Estes. Bonnie enjoyed sewing, reading, bowling, and watching classic TV. Above all, she enjoyed spending time with her family.
Bonnie is survived by her children, Mark...
Myrl Jean O'Nan
Dec 17, 2021
Myrl (Jean) O’Nan, aged 80, died following a battle with dementia on December 17, 2021. She is survived by her loving husband Glenn, sister Kathy Sue, children Charles (Marie) and Kristie, and two grandchildren Julia and Danny.
Born in Auburn, Kentucky, and educated at Kentucky Baptist Hospital School of Nursing, she chose to become a registered nurse...
Lois Joy Gleason
Dec 17, 2021
Lois Joy Gleason, age 89 of Hamilton, passed away at Berkeley Square Nursing Home on Friday, December 17, 2021. Lois was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on May 24, 1932 to Thomas Edward Hall and Grace Joy (Fisher) Hall. Lois played field hockey and basketball at Miami University from 1950-1954. After graduation, she became a health and physical education teacher...