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.
Joseph Michael Childs
Jan 24, 2021
Joseph Michael Childs, age 69 of Hamilton, passed away at Hospice of Hamilton on Sunday, January 24, 2021. Michael was born in Middletown, Ohio on June 3, 1951 to John and Peggy (nee Williams) Childs. He graduated from Taft High School in 1969 then went on to Miami University where he obtained a Master’s in Education. Michael was a...
Irma Horton
Jan 23, 2021
Irma Gay Horton, age 74 of West Union, passed away on Saturday, January 23, 2021. Irma was born in Middletown, Ohio on September 7, 1946 to the late Doy and Mable (Gibson) Manning. Irma enjoyed music, especially going to local rock and roll shows with her family and friends. Above all, she loved spending time with her family, especially...
Carolyn Sue (Durbin) Ohlinger
Jan 21, 2021
Carolyn Sue Ohlinger, age 85 of Hamilton, passed away surrounded by family at her home on Thursday, January 21, 2021. Carolyn was born in Hamilton, Ohio on January 13, 1936 to Andronicus and Emma (nee Tipton) Durbin. She was a 1954 graduate of Notre Dame High School. On October 5, 1957, in St. Joseph Catholic Church, she married Philip...
Raymond B. Paragin
Jan 21, 2021
Raymond B. Paragin, age 83 of Fairfield, passed away at Hospice of Hamilton on Thursday, January 21, 2021. Ray was born in Hamilton Ohio on December 6, 1937 to Kinchen Paragin and Bertha Pearl Johnson Paragin. Ray retired after 22 years of service in the Fire Protection Unit, as a Master Sergeant in the US Air Force.
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Charlotte L. Flannery
Jan 20, 2021
Charlotte L. Flannery, age 70 of Middletown, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, January 20, 2021, while surrounded by her children. Charlotte was born in Mt. Sterling, Kentucky on October 23, 1950 to Ossie Neal and Gladys (Waters) Neal. Charlotte, first and foremost loved God, her husband Bob (Robert), her children, grandchildren and family. She enjoyed fishing,...
John Albert Ebersole
Jan 19, 2021
John Albert Ebersole, age 70 of Hamilton, passed away at Ft. Hamilton Hospital on Tuesday, January 19, 2021. John was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on May 25, 1950 to Harold Eli Ebersole and Vivian Miller Ebersole. John was a long-time member of the Boy Scouts of America. He grew up in Mt. Healthy and was a lifelong member Trinity...
Robert C. Bratton Jr.
Jan 18, 2021
Robert C. Bratton Jr., age 74 of Hamilton, passed away at Knolls of Oxford Health Care on Monday, January 18, 2021. Robert was born in Preble Co., Ohio on May 6, 1946 to Robert C. Bratton Sr. and Irma (Kreider) Bratton. Robert was a United States Army Veteran.
Robert is survived by his loving wife, Diana Bratton;...
Candace (Spotted Horse) Wright
Jan 18, 2021
Candace Michelle Spotted Horse-Wright, age 56 of Anadarko, Oklahoma, passed away on Monday, January 18, 2021. Candi was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on July 7, 1964 to Virgil and Rachel (nee Bosin) Spotted Horse. Candi graduated from Finneytown High School. She married Steven Guy Wright, who preceded her in death. Candi was a loving mother that raised her son...
Bruce "Randy" Moore
Jan 18, 2021
Bruce “Randy” Moore, age 66 of Fairfield, passed away on Monday, January 18, 2021. Randy was born in Norfolk, Virginia on December 8, 1954 to Richard “Lonzo” and Irene Moore. Randy was a 1972 graduate of Fairfield High School. On November 21, 1975, he married the love of his life, Sharon Cotton. He retired from Champion Paper after 28...
Gwenn Rae Lehman
Jan 16, 2021
Gwenn Rae Lehman, 82, of Forest Park (Cincinnati, OH), passed away at her residence on Saturday, January 16, 2021. Arrangements entrusted to Brown Dawson Flick Funeral Home of Hamilton, Ohio.
William "Bill" Loftus
Jan 16, 2021
William “Bill” Loftus, age 57 of Wayne Township, passed away at his residence on Saturday, January 16, 2021. Bill was born in Cleveland, Ohio on February 11, 1963 the son of William F. and Felicia (Boroski) Loftus. He was a 1981 graduate of St. Edward High School and graduated from University of Akron in 1986. On May 2, 1992...
Finley Allen, Jr.
Jan 15, 2021
Finley Allen, Jr., age 81 of Hamilton, passed away on Friday, January 15, 2021. Finley was born in Hamilton, Ohio on March 18, 1939 to the late Finley, Sr. and Dora (Wells) Allen. He was a member of the Laborer’s Union Local 534. He enjoyed fishing and spending time with his family.
Finley is survived by his...
Rodney Seeley
Jan 15, 2021
Rodney N. Seeley, age 59 of Hamilton, passed away at Hospice of Hamilton on Friday, January 15, 2021. Rodney was born in Hamilton, Ohio on June 29, 1961 to Donald Seeley and Judith Popp Seeley.
Rodney is survived by his children, Matthew N. Seeley and Amanda (Anthony) Rose; step children, Gayle LeGris and David Vennefron; grandchildren, Kara...
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...


