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.
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...
Joni Lee Demmel
Feb 3, 2022
Joni Lee Demmel, age 68 of Hamilton, passed away at her residence on Thursday, February 3, 2022. She was born in Hamilton, Ohio on February 1, 1954. Joni was employed as administrative assistant for L3 Communications for numerous years. Retiring in 2020. In 1988 in Oxford she married Ralph Demmel.
Joni is survived by her husband, Ralph...
Calbert Barger
Feb 2, 2022
Calbert Barger, age 86 of Hamilton, departed this life to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, February 2, 2022. Calbert was born in Hamilton, Ohio on December 13, 1935 to Joe and Nora (Messer) Barger. He was united in marriage to Sally Pierson on July 10, 1959. Calbert graduated from Hamilton High School, Class of 1953. He...
Summer Beth Estridge
Feb 2, 2022
Summer Beth Estridge age 49, passed away at Fort Hamilton Hospital on Tuesday February 2, 2022. She was born in Hamilton Ohio on August 6, 1972. Summer graduated from Lakota High School in 1994. She attended the Sheltered Workshop and Day Programs with Butler County Board of Developmental Disabilities. Summer was a member of Westwood Presbyterian Church and loved...
Paula Jean Cope
Feb 1, 2022
Paula Jean Cope, age 59 of Hamilton, passed away at Bethesda North Hospital on Tuesday, February 1, 2022. Paula was born in Hamilton, Ohio on February 26, 1962 to the late Paul Lowell Andrews and Mattie Louise (Frazier) Andrews. Paula loved spending time with her family. Paula is survived by her daughters, Amber (Chris) Kreiner and Tiffany Hicks; her...
Betty Jo Cecere
Feb 1, 2022
Betty Jo Cecere, 93, passed away on February 1st 2022.Her cheerful attitude and bright smile will be missed by everyone that knew and loved her.
Betty is survived by her two sons Michael and Greg Cecere, daughter-in-law Gayle Cecere, four grandchildren Mitch, Christina, Eric, and Angela, grand-daughter-in-law Janice Flores, two great grandchildren, and best friend/”partner in crime”...
David E. Smith Sr.
Feb 1, 2022
David E. Smith Sr., age 96 of Hamilton, passed away at Fort Hamilton Hospital on Tuesday, February 1, 2022. David was born in Smith Grove Kentucky on February 2, 1926 to Edward Lester Smith and Julina Franklin (Moody) Smith. He was the youngest of 10 children. He honorably served in the United States Army during WWII. He then met...
Linda Lawson-Brown
Feb 1, 2022
Linda Lawson-Brown, age 61 of Fairfield Township, passed away at UC West Chester Hospital on Tuesday, February 1, 2022. Linda was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on April 11, 1960 to Merle Jr. and Alvena (Bules) Lawson. Linda enjoyed traveling, thrifting and antiquing. Above all, Linda will be remembered for her devotion to her family.
Linda is survived...
Clinton Davidson
Feb 1, 2022
Clinton Davidson, age 91 of Hamilton, passed away at home surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday, February 1, 2022. Clinton was born in Oneida, Kentucky on February 6, 1930 to Luther “Ruck” and Sylvania Davidson. On September 27, 1947, he married the love of his life, Nora Bowling. Together they had two children, Lonnie and Brenda; and their...
Jacob "Jake" Hurlander
Jan 29, 2022
Jacob “Jake” Hurlander, age 25 of Trenton, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Saturday, January 29, 2022. Jacob was born in Hamilton, Ohio on April 22, 1996 to Robert and Shelly (Smith) Hurlander. He graduated from North West High School, Class of 2014. Jacob was a self-employed mechanic, contracted to Hayes Concrete. From a very early age, he...
Marlene Faye Willis
Jan 29, 2022
Marlene Faye Willis, age 73 of Hamilton, passed away at Fort Hamilton Hospital on Saturday, January 29, 2022. Marlene was born in Hamilton, Ohio on January 31, 1948 to Alvie Gray and Mary (Bowling) Gray. Marlene loved to swim, play cards, and was a devoted grandmother, and loved being around all of her family.
Marlene is survived...


