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.
Becky Bowers
Jan 15, 2021
Becky M. Bowers, age 57 of Trenton, passed away at Hospice of Hamilton on Friday, January 15, 2021. Becky was born in Elyria, Ohio on September 11, 1963. Becky was a homemaker that enjoyed playing cards, spending time with her cats and listening to country music. Above all, she loved spending time with her family. Becky is survived by...
Charlene Brown
Jan 14, 2021
Charlene Brown, age 66 of Hamilton, went home to be with the Lord at Hospice of Hamilton on Thursday, January 14, 2021. Charlene was born in Hamilton, Ohio on July 29, 1954 to Charles Murray and Goldie (Creech) Hartsock.
Charlene spent her life loving her family, church and helping to bring precious little lives into this world....
Raleigh S. Hensley
Jan 14, 2021
Raleigh S. Hensley, age 75 of Hamilton, passed away at Ft. Hamilton Hospital on Thursday, January 14, 2021. Raleigh was born in Hamilton, Ohio on March 11, 1945 to Raleigh Hensley and Evelyn Spivey Hensley. Raleigh was a U.S. Navy Veteran who served the Vietnam area and a 32 nd degree Mason. He retired from General Motors after 40...
Sandra Sue (Cobb) Young
Jan 13, 2021
Sandra Sue Young, age 79 of Hamilton, passed away at her residence on Wednesday, January 13, 2021. She was born in Hamilton, Ohio on October 30, 1941 the daughter of Floyd B. and Georgianna (Warren) Cobb. In 1981 in Hamilton she married Walter Young and he preceded her in death in 2014 and in 1957 she married Jim Philpot...
Emily "Lee" Massarelli
Jan 11, 2021
Emily Lucille Hogan Massarelli, 85, of Hamilton, Ohio passed away on January 11, 2021. She was born July 20, 1935 in Springfield, Ohio, the oldest of two children to Frank and Madeline Hogan. Her brother is Phil Hogan of Dunnellon, Florida.
Emily graduated in 1953 from Harriet Whitney Vocational Technical High School, Toledo, Ohio. After graduation Emily...
Alfrieda K. Stafford
Jan 10, 2021
Alfrieda K. Stafford, 96, passed away in her sleep to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, on Sunday, Jan. 10 at Woodland Country Manor, Somerville. She was born on July 14, 1924 in Haverhill, Massachusetts to Julius and Ida Reuter Kritter.
Alfrieda was a veteran of World War II, having served as an Army Nurse...
William Jerry Ellison Iii
Jan 8, 2021
William Jerry Ellison III, age 43 of Hamilton, passed away on Friday, January 8, 2021. Jerry was born in Oxford, Ohio on February 2, 1977 to William Jerry and Rosa (nee Thompson) Ellison. Jerry graduated from Fairfield High School in 1995. He worked as a machinist for 20 years. Jerry had a passion for music, enjoyed reading and above...
Donald "Don" Koenig
Jan 6, 2021
Donald “Don” Koenig, age 89 of Seven Mile, passed away at his residence on Wednesday, January 6, 2021. Don was born in Columbus, Ohio on October 2, 1931 to Frank Koenig and Juliana Fodor Koenig. He was a graduate of Hamilton Township High School and the Ohio State University with a degree in agriculture. Don served in the United...
Rev. Earl C. Harmon
Jan 5, 2021
Rev. Earl C Harmon, age 93 of Hamilton, passed away at Bradford Place in Hamilton on Tuesday, January 5, 2021 – four days shy of his 94 th birthday.
Earl was born in Flemingsburg, Kentucky to Clarence and Nellie (Colliver) Harmon on January 9, 1927. He married Wilma Florence Mason on July 7, 1953 in Liberty, Indiana....
Roscoe Rucker
Jan 5, 2021
Roscoe Rucker, age 81 of Somerville, passed away on Tuesday, January 5, 2021. Roscoe was born in Berea, Kentucky on January 1, 1940 to Herbert and Ina Rucker. Roscoe served in the United States Army. He retired from AK Steel after many years of service.
Roscoe is survived by his wife, Sue Rucker; his boys, Terry, James...
Mattie Brackett
Jan 4, 2021
Mattie Brackett, age 96 of Trenton, went on to be with the Lord at Arlington Pointe on Monday, January 4, 2021. Mattie was born in Manchester, Kentucky on May 9, 1924 to the late Jay and Nevada (Ball) Murray.
Mattie will be reunited in heaven with her husband, Neal Brackett, as well as her parents, and her...
Jeremy Daniel Flaker
Jan 3, 2021
Jeremy Daniel Flaker, age 36, of Cincinnati, passed away on Sunday, January 3, 2021 in Bradenton, Florida. On March 5, 1984 he was born to Cindy Ferry and Ric Flaker. Jeremy attended Northwest High School then graduated from Fairfield High School Class of 2002. Upon graduation, he enlisted in the United States Coast Guard, where he served for 11...
Vimlaben Shah
Jan 2, 2021
It is with tremendous sadness and heavy hearts that we inform you of the passing of Vimlaben Shah (“Baa”), our beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Baa left this Earth peacefully on January 2nd, 2021. She had recently been diagnosed with Coronavirus. She passed at home surrounded by her loved ones.
Vimlaben was born in Kanajari, Godhra District,...
Florena R, Payne
2021
Florena R. Payne, age 76 of Trenton, went home to be with Lord, surrounded by her family, on Saturday, October 23, 2021. She was born in Hamilton, Ohio on January 20, 1945 the daughter of Chesley and Ethel Riley. On December 16, 1971 in Hamilton she married the love of her life, Paul Payne and he preceded her in...
David W. Mays
2021
David W. Mays, age 73 of Hamilton, passed away at Mercy Hospital Fairfield on Friday, September 24, 2021. He was born in Hamilton, Ohio on March 30, 1948 the son of Ellis and Eva (Smith) Mays. David was a veteran of Vietnam form 1965 to 1968 with the United States Navy. On October 6, 1984, he married Darlene Vollet....
Jeffrey Scott Lane
2021
Jeffrey Scott Lane, age 57 of Hamilton, passed away at Glen Meadows Nursing Home on Thursday, September 23, 2021. He was born in Hamilton, Ohio on December 8, 1963 the son of Joe and Esther Lane.
Jeffrey is survived by three daughters, Brandi Lane, Destiny (Kenneth) Raybourne, and Sheena Thompson; two stepdaughters, Danielle Beaver and Samantha Harrison;...
James N. Keller
2021
James N. Keller, age 83 of Hamilton, passed away at Hospice of Hamilton on Saturday, April 10, 2021. James was born in Hamilton, Ohio to John and Fern (Geisler) Keller. He was married for 61 years to Phyllis (Owen) Keller. He worked 32 years at Cincinnati Bell and was a jack of all trades after his retirement. James enjoyed...
Francene Reynolds
Jan 1, 2021
Francene Reynolds, age 75 of Hamilton, passed away at her residence on Friday, January 1, 2021. Francene was born in Oneida, Kentucky on May 28, 1945 to Ford and Georgia Dixie (nee Roberts) Madden. On July 2, 1965 she married Harold “Jack” Reynolds. Francene enjoyed collecting antiques, traveling and spending time with friends and family. She was a member...
Golden Brock
Dec 31, 2020
Golden M. Brock, age 79 of Hamilton, passed away with his family by his side at Fort Hamilton Hospital on Thursday, December 31, 2020. Golden was born in Crab Orchard, Kentucky on February 11, 1941 to the late Mack and Elizabeth (Miller) Brock. Golden married the love of his life, Martha Baker, on July 1, 1960 in Hamilton. Golden...
Paul A. Umbstead
Dec 31, 2020
Paul A. Umbstead, age 92 of Hamilton, passed away at Hospice of Cincinnati--Blue Ash on Thursday, December 31, 2020. Paul was born in Richmond, Indiana on August 12, 1928 to Raleigh Umbstead and Olivia (Toney) Umbstead. He retired as a Manager of Engineering at Mosler Safe Company. He served as a Merchant Marine from 1944- 1946, and then as...