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.

Maurice Dean Johnson

Maurice Dean Johnson

Nov 24, 2020

M. Dean Johnson, age 79 of Hamilton, passed away at Hospice of Hamilton on Tuesday, November 24, 2020. Dean was born in Hamilton, OH on December 16, 1940 to Roy Johnson and Scottie Brooks Johnson.

Dean is survived by his wife, Linda Johnson; children, Tracey (Tony) Knight and Steven Johnson; sister, Charlene Gibbons; grandchildren, Kristen, TJ and...

Mark J. Hodge

Mark J. Hodge

Nov 24, 2020

Mark Joseph Hodge, age 41 of Fairfield, passed away at Mercy Hospital--Fairfield on Tuesday, November 24, 2020. Mark was born in Hamilton, Ohio on October 10, 1979 to Don Hodge and Kennetta Tobergta Hodge. Mark was a US Army Veteran who received a Purple Heart for his service.

Mark is survived by his parents, Don and Kennetta...

Ruth Mullins

Ruth Mullins

Nov 24, 2020

Ruth Mullins, age 81 of Hamilton, passed away at Bradford Place on Tuesday, November 24, 2020. Ruth was born in Manchester, Kentucky on January 28, 1939 to the late Oscar and Ada (Swafford) Smith.

Ruth is survived by her sons, Gordon Mullins, Greg Mullins, and Jeff (Joey) Mullins; her grandchildren, Deana, Ryan, Holly, Tyler, Ashley and Kayla;...

Vera W. (Wenrich)  Zeller

Vera W. (Wenrich) Zeller

Nov 23, 2020

Vera W. Zeller, age 96 of Hamilton, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, November 23, 2020 at 2:24pm surrounded by the Lyttle family. Vera was born in Schoeneck, Pennsylvania on February 4, 1924 to Raymond and Elizabeth (nee Hollenbach) Wenrich. On May 22, 1946, she married the love of her life, Gene Calvin Zeller Sr. Vera...

Delena V. Lamb

Delena V. Lamb

Nov 23, 2020

Delena V. Lamb, age 79 of Hamilton, passed away at Birchwood Care Center on Monday, November 23, 2020. Delena was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on November 26, 1940 to Clarence M. Jarman and Lena N. (Walton) Jarman. On July 18, 1959 in Cincinnati, she married Noel E. Lamb, and he preceded her in death in 1989.  She worked as...

Edward Sheerin

Edward Sheerin

Nov 22, 2020

Edward Sheerin, age 71 of Hamilton, passed away at Bradford Place on Sunday, November 22, 2020. Ed was born in Springfield, Ohio on July 2, 1949 to Robert and Wencella (nee Ranly) Sheerin. Ed was a 1968 graduate of Taft High School. He was a 4 th degree life member of Knight of Columbus #968.

Ed is...

Rita Mary (Hangbers)  Jacquemin

Rita Mary (Hangbers) Jacquemin

Nov 21, 2020

Rita Mary Jacquemin, age 97 of Hamilton, passed away surrounded by family at her residence on Saturday, November 21, 2020. Rita was born in Port Union, Ohio on September 5, 1923 to George and Thresia (nee Badinghaus) Hangbers. Rita loved cooking, canning and family. She was a life-long member of St. Julie Billiart, formerly St. Veronica Catholic Church.

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Dorothy Loretta Otto

Dorothy Loretta Otto

Nov 21, 2020

Dorothy Loretta Otto, age 86 of Hamilton, passed away at Ft. Hamilton Hospital on Saturday, November 21, 2020. Loretta was born on August 27, 1934 to Beecher Shiplet and Ida Mink Shiplet. She was a faithful member to the Westwood Presbyterian Church. Loretta worked for the Butler County Board of Education and retired from the Talawanda Local School District....

Patricia "Pat" (Newton)  Conn

Patricia "Pat" (Newton) Conn

Nov 21, 2020

Patricia “Pat” Conn, of Hamilton, wife of Lyle Conn, departed from this life on Saturday, November 21, 2020. She was born July 8, 1930 in Fort Wayne, Indiana to Frederick and Mildred Newton.

In Franklin, Ohio in 1952 Pat married Glen Bachert, who preceded her in death in 2009, as did her only sister Mary Carlson.

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James Wilburn Powell

James Wilburn Powell

Nov 20, 2020

James Wilburn Powell, age 84 of Hamilton, passed away peacefully at his residence, with his family at his bedside, on Friday, November 20, 2020. Wilburn was born in Hamilton, Ohio on April 23, 1936 to the late Curt and Hazel (Baker) Powell. Wilburn graduated from Reily High School in 1954 and attended college at Tusculum University in Greenville, Tennessee.  ...

Phyllis Cotton

Phyllis Cotton

Nov 20, 2020

Phyllis Diane Cotton, age 82 of Hamilton, passed away at Berkeley Square Nursing Home on Friday, November 20, 2020 at 7:36 PM. Phyllis was born in Knoxville, Tennessee on September 23, 1938 to the late Arlie and Mary Elizabeth (Owens) Trent. Phyllis will be remembered for her kind, caring nature. Her kindness was truly limitless and her smile was...

Anna Lynn Hubbard

Anna Lynn Hubbard

Nov 19, 2020

Anna Lynn Hubbard, age 58 of Hamilton, passed away on Thursday, November 19, 2020. Anna was born in Hamilton, Ohio on July 19, 1962 to the late Bige Hubbard and A. B. & Fannie Steeles.  Anna had a smile that was contagious and known for her sense of humor. Her style was out of this world and she walked...

Judy Forman

Judy Forman

Nov 19, 2020

Judy Forman, age 79 of Hanover Township, was called home to be with God on Thursday, November 19, 2020. Judy was born in Manchester, Kentucky on April 10, 1941 to Eli and Mae Collins.

Judy was a loving wife to Willis F. Forman for 61 years; a precious mother to her son, Daryle (Jackie) Forman; three granddaughters,...

Edward J. Gabbard

Edward J. Gabbard

Nov 19, 2020

Edward J. Gabbard, age 79 of Hamilton, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Thursday, November 19, 2020. Edward was born in Willailla, Kentucky on April 15, 1941 to the late Edward and Hazel (Meece) Gabbard. Ed was a proud U.S. Air Force veteran. After leaving the service, he worked for Mosler Safe Company for over 25 years as...

Sherry L. Burch

Sherry L. Burch

Nov 18, 2020

Sherry L. Burch, age 67 of Hamilton, passed away at her residence on Wednesday, November 18, 2020. Sherry was born in Hamilton, Ohio on June 21, 1953 to John Roberson and Kathleen (Swain) Roberson. The most important part of her life was spending time with her grandchildren, and pampering her dogs.

Sherry is survived by two sons,...

Edward Paragin

Edward Paragin

Nov 18, 2020

Edward K. Paragin, age 85 of Hamilton, passed away at Hospice of Hamilton on Wednesday, November 18, 2020. Edward was born in Hamilton, Ohio on June 30, 1935 to Kinchen Paragin and Bertha Pearl Johnson Paragin. Ed graduated from Seven Mile High School in 1953. He was an active member of the Washington Lodge #17 and Master Mason in...

Ida Mae Lemmons

Ida Mae Lemmons

Nov 17, 2020

Ida Mae Lemmons, age 97 of Somerville, passed away at McCullough Hyde Memorial Hospital on Tuesday, November 17, 2020. Ida was ushered by angels through the golden gates, with the fragrance of Heaven, hearing the words come to me thy good and faithful servant.  Ida was born in West Chester, Ohio on February 9, 1923 to Roy William Eiler...

Linda L. Ashbrook

Linda L. Ashbrook

Nov 17, 2020

Linda L. Ashbrook (age 85) died Tuesday, November 17, 2020 at Ft Hamilton Hospital of complications from COVID-19. She was born in Newark, OH on Dec. 14, 1934 to Edwin & Rhea Strate. As a Newark High School student , she received ratings of superior as a marimba soloist in state competition 3 years in a row. It was...

Howard Smith

Howard Smith

Nov 17, 2020

Howard Smith, age 87 of Hamilton, passed away at home on Tuesday, November 17, 2020. Howard was born in Oxford, Ohio, on April 9, 1933, to John Henry and Mollie (Messer) Smith.  He was raised in London, Kentucky. Christianity and his devout faith in God guided Howard’s life and principles. He proudly served his country in the US Army...

Bernice Ann (Gabbard)  Cope

Bernice Ann (Gabbard) Cope

Nov 16, 2020

Bernice Ann Cope, age 80, of Hamilton, Ohio, passed away at Woodridge Healthcare on Monday, November 16, 2020. Bernice was born in Hamilton, Ohio on June 1, 1940 to Roy William Gabbard and Minne Jane (Wyatt) Gabbard.

Bernice was a lifetime member of the Princeton Pike Church of God.  She loved singing and was a friend to...

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