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.

Dessie Elizabeth Durham

Dessie Elizabeth Durham

Apr 2, 2021

Dessie Elizabeth Durham, age 60 of Hamilton, passed away on Friday, April 2, 2021. Dessie was born in Middletown, Ohio on March 1, 1961 to Dan and Mary Ann (Mote) Bishop. Dessie volunteered at Second Chance Wildlife Rescue and enjoyed nurturing animals back to health. She was a “Domestic Goddess” and loved life. Above all, she loved spending time...

Masai Farler

Masai Farler

Apr 1, 2021

Masai Farler, age 88 of Hamilton, passed away at Hospice of Hamilton on Thursday, April 1, 2021. Masai was born in Tokyo, Japan on January 20, 1933 to Kosei Shibuya and Yoshie Shibuya. In January 1953, she married Theodore Farler in Tokyo, Japan. Masai was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She will be missed dearly by her family....

Gary Shepard

Gary Shepard

Mar 31, 2021

Gary Shepard, age 80 of Collinsville, passed away on March 31, 2021. Gary was born to Martin and Mayme Shepard on August 8, 1940. He is survived by his children; Chris (Melissa) Shepard, Mark (K.C.) Shepard, Missy (Steve) Finan; Grandchildren; Mark Shepard and Aria Finan; a sister Sherry Kerby; a brother Steve (Anna) Shepard and a special nephew Shawn...

Linda S. Pugh

Linda S. Pugh

Mar 31, 2021

Linda S. (Maggard) Pugh, age 74 of Hamilton, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, March 31, 2021. Linda was born in London, Kentucky on June 20, 1946 to Samuel Maggard and Daisy (Garland) Webb.

Spending time with Linda could be relaxed and intimate, or laughing out loud until your stomach hurt. Although she was a Midwest...

Teresa J. Bishop

Teresa J. Bishop

Mar 31, 2021

Teresa J. Bishop, age 63 of Hamilton, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, March 31, 2021. Teresa was born in Hamilton, Ohio on January 10, 1958 to James Steele and Bernice Clemmons. On September 3, 1977, she married the love of her life, William Bishop. Teresa was a member of The Lighthouse Fellowship Church. She was a...

Mary Lou Geyer

Mary Lou Geyer

Mar 31, 2021

Mary Louise “Mary Lou” Ebel Geyer of Hanover Twp., passed away peacefully on March 31, 2021. She was born in Hamilton, Ohio on March 1, 1936, the daughter of Mary Rommel and Elmer “Bud” Ebel. She attended St. Peter’s Catholic School and graduated from Notre Dame High School, where she was secretary of the CSMC and President of the...

Leona Steele

Leona Steele

Mar 28, 2021

Leona Steele, age 78 of Hamilton, passed away at Butler County Care Facility on Sunday, March 28, 2021. Leona was born in Middletown, Ohio on November 15, 1942 to Denny Russell Taulbee and Georgia Manning Taulbee.

Leona is survived by daughter, Jennifer Steele; brother, Mitchell Taulbee and many nieces, nephews and extended family. Leona was preceded in...

David Wendell Langdon

David Wendell Langdon

Mar 25, 2021

David Wendell Langdon, age 80, of Hamilton, was liberated to Heaven on Thursday, March 25, 2021, after a long and full life of loving his neighbor as himself.

David was born in Hartford City, Indiana on August 18, 1940, the youngest of four brothers, to the late Mark and Murl Langdon. He married Margaret Jane Retherford in...

Christopher Michael Strong

Christopher Michael Strong

Mar 25, 2021

Christopher Michael Strong, age 46 of Middletown, passed away at his residence on Thursday, March 25, 2021.  He was born in Hamilton, Ohio on May 22, 1974 to Michael and Penny Michelle (Henson) Strong.  Chris attended school at Hamilton City Schools and graduated from Fairfield High School.

Christopher is survived by his father and mother, Michael and...

Linda L. Ebersole

Linda L. Ebersole

Mar 25, 2021

Linda L. Ebersole, age 73 of Hamilton, passed away at Hospice of Hamilton on Thursday, March 25, 2021. Linda was born in on January 14, 1948 to Dorothy and Simeon Ruedenauer. Linda was a member of the Coleraine Historical Society. She loved genealogy, square dancing, clogging, crocheting, playing cards and reading. Linda met her late husband, John at the...

Grant Fields

Grant Fields

Mar 23, 2021

Grant Fields, age 88 of Tavares, FL passed away on Tuesday, March 23, 2021. Grant was born in Jackson County, KY, on June 5, 1932 to the late Steve and Maggie (Greer) Fields. Grant proudly served in U.S. Army during the Korean War. After his time in the service, Grant was a driver for Ranger Transportation for almost 20...

Barbara A. Jones

Barbara A. Jones

Mar 23, 2021

Barbara Ann Jones, age 79 of Hamilton, passed away at home on Tuesday, March 23, 2021. Barbara was born in Clay County, Kentucky on August 30, 1941 to Horace and Edna Roberts.

Barbara is survived by her children, Melody Karr and Phillip Karr; her grandchildren, Sierra, Andrew (Marissa) and Marah Click; her brother, Curtis Roberts; many nieces,...

Daniel G. Allen

Daniel G. Allen

Mar 23, 2021

Daniel G. Allen, age 53 of Trenton, passed away at his residence on Tuesday, March 23, 2021. Daniel was born in Hamilton, Ohio on March 24, 1967 to Clyde Allen and Myrtle (Wilson) Allen.   Daniel loved the outdoors, hunting, fishing, and spending time with his grandkids.

Daniel is survived by his companion, Julie Fisher; his children, Debbie...

Doris Jane Vosberg

Doris Jane Vosberg

Mar 21, 2021

Doris Jane Vosberg, age 87 of Fairfield, passed away on Sunday, March 21, 2021. Doris was born in Seven Mile, Ohio on January 30, 1934 to Rufus Mann and Hilda Samonds Mann. Doris was a lifelong member of Immanuel Lutheran Church, Hamilton Ohio.

Doris is survived by her children, Richard J. (Joyce) Vosberg, Carl E. (Tami) Vosberg,...

Daniel "Boone" Robinson

Daniel "Boone" Robinson

Mar 21, 2021

Daniel “Boone” Robinson, age 59 of Hamilton, passed away on Sunday, March 21, 2021. Daniel was born in Hamilton, Ohio on April 8, 1961 to Clarence and Rosemary Robinson. Daniel worked at Butler County Lumber for over 35 years. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and going to races. Above all, his biggest pride was his grand-daughters. Daniel was known for...

Wilburn Bowling

Wilburn Bowling

Mar 17, 2021

Wilburn “Quail” Bowling, age 93 of Oxford, passed away at Knolls of Oxford Health Care on Wednesday, March 17, 2021. Quail was born in Manchester, Kentucky on September 12, 1927 to Dan and Parriet Campbell Bowling. Quail was a US Air Force Veteran who served in WWII as a dispatcher and a Morse Code operator. He was an avid...

Joan M. Pellegrini

Joan M. Pellegrini

Mar 15, 2021

Joan M. Pellegrini, age 63, passed away peacefully at her home in Hamilton, Ohio on Monday, March 15, 2021 following a valiant four year battle with cancer. Joan, known by most as “Joanne”, was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on January 8, 1958 to Arthur Grall and Leocadia Kropidlowski Grall. Joanne spent much of her life in southeast Wisconsin, graduating...

Mary D. Palmatier

Mary D. Palmatier

Mar 14, 2021

Mary D. Palmatier, age 93 of Fairfield, passed away at her residence on Sunday, March 14, 2021.  She was born in Hamilton, Ohio on September 30, 1927 the daughter of Harvey and Nancy (Dunn) Moberly.  Mary was employed as a receptionist at Pediatrics Associates of Fairfield, retiring in 1992.  She was proud to be an alumni of Ohio Soldiers...

Courtney Renee Maki

Courtney Renee Maki

Mar 13, 2021

Courtney Renee Maki, age 37 of Fairfield, passed away on Saturday, March 13, 2021. Courtney was born in Hamilton, Ohio on May 25, 1983. Courtney enjoyed drawing, arts and crafts and had an obsession with shoes and making slime for her and the kids to play. She loved canoeing and camping, but above all, she loved spending time with...

James W. Lewis

James W. Lewis

Mar 12, 2021

James W. Lewis, age 82 of Hamilton, passed away at Glen Meadows Nursing Home on Friday, March 12, 2021. James was born in Blanchester, Ohio on May 8, 1938 to Cortney Lewis and Sydney Saylor Bilhardt.

James is survived by cousin, Ella Mae "Maisie" (Richard) Lawson; brothers, Dick and Tom Lewis. James was preceded in death by...

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