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.
Manuel Lairson
Feb 25, 2022
Manuel Lairson, age 57 of Hamilton, passed away at his residence on Friday, February 25, 2022. Manuel was born in Hamilton, Ohio on December 25, 1964 to Manuel Lairson and Gertrud (Arnold) Lairson. He graduated from New Miami High School. On January 13, 1996, in Hamilton, he married Wilma Dean Campbell. He was the owner and operator of M...
Kenneth R. Charleville
Feb 25, 2022
Kenneth R. Charleville, age 85 of Oxford, passed away at his residence on Friday, February 25, 2022. Kenneth was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on January 7, 1937 to Kenneth Charleville and Roberta (Riehle) Charleville. Kenneth is survived by his loving wife, Linda (Sprague) Charleville; his stepchildren, Randy Charleville, Kris (Jennifer) Sprague, Rebecca (Mike) Bell, and Nick Sprague; his grandchildren,...
Mike Reumann
Feb 25, 2022
Mike Reumann, age 68 of Hamilton, passed away at Fort Hamilton Hospital on Thursday, February 24, 2022. Mike was born in Hamilton, Ohio on June 25, 1953 to George A. “Gus” and Theresa (Garrison) Reumann. Mike graduated from Badin High School. He was an avid NASCAR fan and enjoyed traveling and car shows.
Mike is survived by...
Donald E. Combs
Feb 22, 2022
Donald E. Combs, age 70 of Hamilton, passed away at Fort Hamilton Hospital on Tuesday, February 22, 2022. Donald was born in Hamilton, Ohio on September 14, 1951. Known to many as Donnie, he worked for Square D before he went to work for General Motors at the Fischer Body Plant. He was a past president of the Highway...
Robert W. Huff
Feb 22, 2022
A beloved soul has gone beyond this Earth. Robert Wayne Huff passed away peacefully on February 22, 2022. Born October 25, 1957 to Horace and Pearl (Smith) Huff. Bob is survived by his wife Penny (McClure) Huff, beloved companion Sampson, mother Pearl Huff, brother Michael (Peggy) Huff, niece and nephews; Kim, Pearl & Todd, and younger brother Brain Huff....
Mannon Turner
Feb 21, 2022
Mannon Turner, age 82 of Hamilton, passed on Monday, February 21, 2022. Mannon was born in Perry County, Kentucky, on December 15, 1939 to Bige and Mary Turner. Mannon was a United States Air Force Veteran serving from 1962-1966. On December 1, 1962, he married Ruth Ann Harden, and she preceded him in death on July 21, 2009. He...
Patrick Danny Murnahan
Feb 21, 2022
Patrick Danny Murnahan, age 66 of Fairfield, passed away at Mercy Hospital - Fairfield on Monday, February 21, 2022. Patrick was born in Dayton, Kentucky on September 15, 1955 to Patrick Daniel Murnahan and the late Peggy (Knockleman) Murnahan. Patrick enjoyed fishing on the Great Miami River and at Catfisherman’s Paradise in Camden. He also enjoyed socializing with his...
Brenda Edmonds
Feb 19, 2022
Brenda Edmonds, age 74 of Hamilton, passed away at her home surrounded by family and friends on Saturday, February 19, 2022. Brenda was born in Hyden, Kentucky on August 8, 1947 to Elisha and Eunice Pennington. On June 17, 1967, she married Jim Edmonds. Together, they owned and operated Twin City Supermarket.
Brenda is survived by her...
Coyt F. Rains
Feb 18, 2022
Coyt F. Rains, age 80 of Fairfield, passed away on Friday, February 18, 2022. He was born in Hamilton, Ohio on March 9, 1941 to Coyt A. Rains and Lilly (Sibert) Rains. Coyt graduated from Hamilton High School in 1959, and on June 28, 1969 he married Carolyn Jones at the Presbyterian Church in Hamilton. He was a local...
Yolanda "Lonni" Arnold
Feb 18, 2022
Yolanda “Lonni” Arnold, age 81 of Hamilton, passed away at Bethesda Butler Hospital on Friday, February 18, 2022. Known to most as Lonni, she was born in Hamilton, Ohio on January 29, 1941 to the late Lee and Mabel (Crank) Arnold. Lonni was a school bus driver for many years with Hamilton City Schools. She also drove a charter...
Patricia L. ("Patty") Dale
Feb 17, 2022
Patricia L. Dale “Patty”, age 73 of Hamilton, OH passed away at Good Samaritan Hospital on Thursday, February 17, 2022. She was born in Covington, KY on August 22, 1948 to John G. Hoersting and Marion J. (Sahnger) Hoersting. Patty married Mike on January 15, 1972 in Cincinnati, OH; they recently celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary. Patty was a...
Heather Wilkins
Feb 16, 2022
Heather Wilkins, age 86 of Fairfield, passed away on Wednesday, February 16, 2022. Heather was born on March 27, 1935 in Clay County, Kentucky to Levi and Laura (Stidham) Burns. On August 12, 1955, she married the love of her life, Ray Wilkins. Heather worked at Ohio Causality for many years. She enjoyed writing poetry and crocheting.
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Andrea "Bunny" Fox
Feb 16, 2022
Andrea “Bunny” Fox, age 73 of Hamilton, passed away at Birchwood Care Center on Wednesday, February 16, 2022. Bunny was born in Hamilton, Ohio on August 8, 1948 to Orbin and Yagel (nee Hymer) Ash. On December 23, 1977 in Hamilton, she married William J. Fox. She was a member of Pater Avenue Free Pentecostal Church of God. Bunny...
Ronald Shafto
Feb 16, 2022
Ronald Shafto, age 73 of Hamilton, Ohio passed away on Wednesday February 16, 2022 at Good Samaritan Hospital. He is survived by his loving wife of 34 years Rosa Charlotte Shafto (nee Teague); his children, Elizabeth (Todd), Christopher (Missy), and John (Kera); as well as his most beloved grandchildren, Christopher, Cecelia, Xander, Taylor, Riley, Dylan and Cora. He is...
Roger L. Kline
Feb 16, 2022
Roger L. Kline, age 79 of Hamilton, Ohio passed away at home on Wednesday, February 16, 2022. Roger was born in Sturgis, Michigan on August 28, 1942 to Arthur Kline and Audrey (Harmon) Kline. He worked for AK Steel as a draftsman for 30 years, retiring in 1992. Roger and his wife, Gerri (Jones), were married on March 9,...
William E. Hammock
Feb 16, 2022
William E. Hammock, age 70 of Hamilton, passed away at his residence on Wednesday, February 16, 2022. He was born in Hamilton, Ohio on November 20, 1951 to Lawrence and Wilma Irene (Lawson) Hammock. On September 23, 1972 in Hamilton, he married Sherry Dees. William was a veteran of Vietnam Era with the United States Army from 1969 to...
Brooks Lee Beyersdoerfer
Feb 15, 2022
Brooks Lee Beyersdoerfer, 31, son of Brenda Beyersdoerfer and Charles Beyersdoerfer, Sr., both of Cincinnati, passed away on Tuesday, February 15, 2022. Brooks is survived by his wonderful, loving mother, Brenda and father, Charles, Sr.; his siblings, Brittany Jo, Bristin and Charlie; his grandmother, Daisy; his nieces and nephews, Brooklyn Jo, Daisy Jade, Jay, Dominic, Blake and Maisyn; his...
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...


