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.

Robert P. Ellis

Robert P. Ellis

Jul 5, 2022

Robert P. Ellis, age 72 of Hamilton, passed away at Hospice of Hamilton on Tuesday, July 5, 2022. Bob was born in Mount Healthy, Ohio on August 4, 1949, to Robert J. and Betty Jane (Vedder) Ellis. Bob graduated from Badin High School in 1968. On November 20, 1971, he married Gina Combs.

Bob is survived by...

Charles "Mickey" Fraasman Jr.

Charles "Mickey" Fraasman Jr.

Jul 5, 2022

Charles “Mickey” Fraasman Jr., age 78 of Fairfield, passed away at St. Vincent Hospital on Tuesday, July 5, 2022. Mickey was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on March 6, 1944 to Charles Sr. and Edith Fraasman-Greene. On March 27, 1976, he married the love of his life, Donna Kincer. Together they built their family in Sunman, Indiana then moved to...

Isaiah Johnson

Isaiah Johnson

Jul 5, 2022

Solomon Isaiah Johnson, age 26 of Cincinnati, formerly of Chillicothe, passed away at his residence on Tuesday, July 5, 2022. Isaiah was born in Chillicothe, Ohio on March 15, 1996 the son of James Edward Johnson and Cynthia Ann Hancock.

Isaiah is survived by his mother, Cindy Hancock; four brothers, Corey (Kelsey) Hancock, Jordan Johnson, James and...

Deborah A. Schmaltz

Deborah A. Schmaltz

Jul 5, 2022

Deborah A. Schmaltz, age 72 of Hamilton, passed away at Kettering of Hamilton on Tuesday, July 5, 2022. Deborah was born in Hamilton, Ohio on July 16, 1949 to Anthony and Ruth (Turner) Kalivoda. She graduated from Taft Senior High School in 1967. On February 15, 1969, she married the love of her life, Michael D. Schmaltz. Deborah was...

Clara E. Heitfeld

Clara E. Heitfeld

Jul 5, 2022

Clara E. Heitfeld, age 89 of Hamilton, passed away at Hospice of Hamilton on Tuesday, July 5, 2022. Clara was born in Hamilton, Ohio on December 15, 1932 to Carl Fellman and Stella (Eubanks) Fellman.  On January 26, 1952 in Hamilton, she married George Heitfeld, and he preceded her in death in 2013.  She was a member of Queen...

Paul C. "Bud" Braun

Paul C. "Bud" Braun

Jul 2, 2022

Paul C. “Bud” Braun, age 90 of Hamilton, passed away at Woodland Country Manor on Saturday, July 2, 2022. Paul was born in Hamilton, Ohio on December 22, 1931 to Paul W. and Erma Braun. Bud was preceded in death by his parents, brothers Jerry and Robert Braun, and his beloved wife of 59 years, Marjorie Braun. After his ...

Jeanette Sue Peters

Jeanette Sue Peters

Jul 1, 2022

Jeanette Sue Peters, age 78 of Hamilton, passed away at her Residence on Friday, July 1, 2022. Sue was born on January 25, 1944 to Blaine and Maud Holland Day. She worked as a Finance Banking Manager for Aurgroup and Hamilton City Credit Union. Sue enjoyed volunteering at Fort Hamilton Hospital and loved cooking for friends and family. She...

Irene Hunter

Irene Hunter

Jul 1, 2022

Irene Hunter, age 88 of Liberty Twp., passed away at Hospice of Hamilton on Friday, July 1, 2022. Irene was born in Burning Springs, Kentucky on January 29, 1934 to the late Willie and Sarah (Sandlin) Thompson. On June 7, 1952, she married Forrest Hunter, who preceded her in death in 1997. She is survived by her daughter, Kathy...

Wanda Sue Grinnell

Wanda Sue Grinnell

Jun 30, 2022

Wanda Sue Grinnell, age 81 of Hamilton, passed away at on Thursday, June 30, 2022. Sue was born in Wyoming County, West Virginia on October 28, 1940 to the late Henry and Hazel Ruth (Ledford) Caldwell.

Sue will be dearly missed by her children, Scott Grinnell and Kelley (Patrick) Bradley; her grandkids, Ashley, Eric (Brandi), Leila, Ava,...

James M. Boggs

James M. Boggs

Jun 29, 2022

James M. Boggs, age 79 of Hamilton, passed away on Wednesday, June 29, 2022 at Fort Hamilton Hospital. He was born May 26, 1943 in Williams Creek, Kentucky to Belvia Lucas and Arnold Boggs. On October 30, 1965 he married the love of his life Charlotte (Glancy) Boggs in Hamilton. They were married for over 50 years until her...

John C. Pfirrman

John C. Pfirrman

Jun 29, 2022

John C. Pfirrman, age 62 of Hamilton, passed away on Wednesday, June 29, 2022. John was born in Hamilton, Ohio on September 29, 1959 to Melvin and Mary (Applegate) Pfirrman. John was a proud graduate of Stephen T. Badin High School, class of 1978 and attended Cincinnati State where he studied computer programming. John co-founded Computer Professionals Unlimited in...

Donald L. Wyckoff

Donald L. Wyckoff

Jun 28, 2022

Donald L. Wyckoff, age 81 of Cincinnati, passed away at Mercy Hospital Fairfield on Tuesday, June 28, 2022. He was born in Hamilton, Ohio on March 9, 1941 the son of Garland and Dorothy (Farley) Wyckoff. Donald was a 1959 graduate of Hamilton High School.

Donald is survived by his daughter, Diane Wyckoff; one brother, Michael (Denise)...

Lynn Louis Pottenger

Lynn Louis Pottenger

Jun 28, 2022

Lynn Louis Pottenger, age 82 of Fairfield, passed away at Sanctuary Pointe Nursing & Rehab Center on Tuesday, June 28, 2022. Lynn was born in Hamilton, Ohio on September 24, 1939 to Earl and Mary Eva (Faucett) Pottenger.

Lynn is survived by numerous nephews and nieces. Lynn was preceded in death by his parents; and his siblings,...

Thomas Renee Puska

Thomas Renee Puska

Jun 28, 2022

Thomas Renee Puska, age 65 of Hamilton, passed away at Bethesda North Hospital on Tuesday, June 28, 2022. He was born in Hamilton, Ohio on March 10, 1957 to John and Lillian (Winsted) Puska.  On March 17, 2000 in Covington, Kentucky he married Rebecca Athey. Thomas was veteran of the United States Marine Corps.

Thomas is survived...

Leonard "Lucky" Johnson

Leonard "Lucky" Johnson

Jun 25, 2022

Leonard Johnson, age 74 of Hamilton, passed away on Saturday, June 25, 2022. Leonard, known to most as Lucky, he was born in London, Kentucky on June 11, 1948 to the late Benjamin and Cora (Bowling) Johnson. Leonard will be dearly missed by his loving wife, Shirlene Johnson; his son, Tyler Johnson; as well as many extended family members...

Richard Henry Hancock

Richard Henry Hancock

Jun 25, 2022

Richard Henry Hancock, age 75 of Cincinnati, passed away at University of Cincinnati on Saturday, June 25, 2022.  He was born in Hamilton, Ohio on July 17, 1946 the son of Charles and Sara Frances (Gibson) Hancock. Rick was a graduate of Garfield High School and served honorably in the US Air Force.  He had several careers throughout his...

Joyce Downey

Joyce Downey

Jun 22, 2022

Joyce Downey, age 80 of Hamilton, passed away on Wednesday, June 22, 2022. Joyce was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on May 13, 1942 to Paul Spurlock and Nancy (Runion) Spurlock.  On June 14, 1963, she married Anderson “Major” Downey, and together they raised 4 children. She was employed at the Lakota School District for over 14 years and resided...

Robert "Chuck" Haverland

Robert "Chuck" Haverland

Jun 21, 2022

Robert (Chuck) Haverland age 76 of Fairfield Ohio passed away peacefully at his home June 21, 2022 surrounded by his family. Robert was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on May 19, 1946 to the late Robert H. Haverland and Eula B. Mathis. He was raised in Glendale, Ohio and graduated from Princeton High School where he was an all star...

Lillian P. Morris

Lillian P. Morris

Jun 20, 2022

Lillian P. “Duck” Morris, age 79 of Hamilton, reunited in Heaven with her family on Monday, June 20, 2022. She was born in Hamilton, Ohio on October 23, 1942 to William Bunger and Flossie (Bottles) Bunger. Lillian married the love of her life, Marion Morris, on January 17, 1976 in Hamilton, Ohio. Together they raised 7 children, and took...

Sandra "Sandy" F. Smith

Sandra "Sandy" F. Smith

Jun 20, 2022

Sandra “Sandy” F. Smith, 70, passed away peacefully on June 20, 2022 after a long, courageous battle. She made broken look beautiful  and strong look invincible. Sandy was born on October 23, 1951 in Hamilton, Ohio to the late Roy and Beulah (Brinegar) Anderson. She married her love, B.B. Smith, on May 1, 1971. Sandy worked many years as...

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