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.

Christine Wagonfield

Christine Wagonfield

Aug 13, 2025

Christine Wagonfield of Fairfield, formerly of Hamilton, passed away on Wednesday, August 13, 2025. Christine leaves behind her beloved daughters, Barbara and Jacquie (Steve); grandchildren, Steve (Desirée) and Megan (Danny); great grandchildren, Steven, Katelynn and Brooklynn, along with many nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Theresa DeLorenzo; her loving husband, Charles; a sister...

Charles R. Caudill III

Charles R. Caudill III

Aug 12, 2025

Charles R. Caudill III, age 77 of Hamilton, passed away on Tuesday, August 12, 2025. Known to most as Charlie, he was born in Hamilton, Ohio on January 9, 1948 to the late Mary Louise (Hazlett) and Charles R. Caudill Jr. Charlie worked for Champion Paper for over 40 years. Charlie was also a proud volunteer firefighter & EMT, serving...

Grace Grimes

Grace Grimes

Aug 12, 2025

Grace Grimes, age 92 of Hamilton, passed away surrounded by family on Tuesday, August 12, 2025. Grace was born in Winchester, Kentucky on April 27, 1933 to Robert and Emma Hatton. She retired in 1996, after a dedicated 26-year career at Ohio Casualty. Upon retirement, Grace embraced what she considered her most cherished role- caring for her grandchildren. For the...

Shari Hazelwood

Shari Hazelwood

Aug 11, 2025

Shari L. Hazelwood, age 63 of Somerville, Ohio passed away on Monday, August 11, 2025. Shari was born in Hamilton, Ohio on November 21, 1961 to Charles Sandlin and Opal (Ledford) Sandlin. She graduated from Edgewood High School in 1979 and attended Southern Ohio College where she obtained her business degree. Shari “SweetHostage” and Brian “TaterChipper” met via CB Radio...

Steven D. Gay

Steven D. Gay

Aug 10, 2025

Steven Donovan Gay, age 69 of Hamilton, passed away at his residence on Sunday, August 10, 2025. Steven was born in Richmond, Indiana on August 14, 1955 to Steve Gay Jr. and Marjorie (Schlofner) Mishos.

Steven is survived by his wife of 52 years, Donna Gay; his children, Jamie (Amy) Orion and Angela Gay; his grandchildren, Danielle, Landon and Micah; his...

Jean Dolores Wright

Jean Dolores Wright

Aug 10, 2025

Jean Dolores Wright 90, of Hanover Township, passed into life eternal August 10, 2025 surrounded by her loving family. Born May 26, 1935 in Hamilton, Ohio to Zelma Pearl Glardon and raised by her mother and devoted grandparents Grace and Glenn Butterfield. She was a lifelong resident of Butler County. On June 26, 1954, she joined hands and hearts eternally...

Barbara Ann Day

Barbara Ann Day

Aug 7, 2025

Barbara Ann (Richardson) Day, age 84 of Oxford, passed away peacefully at Woodland Country Manor in Somerville, Ohio on Thursday, August 7, 2025, after a long battle with Parkinson’s Disease.

Barbara was born on March 8, 1941, to Carrice Richardson and Madeline (Thomas) Richardson in Irvine, Kentucky. Her family moved to Hamilton to find work. She was a 1959 graduate of...

Jacqueline Duvelius

Jacqueline Duvelius

Aug 6, 2025

Jacqueline Lee (Elliott) Duvelius, age 71 of New Paris, passed away on Wednesday, August 6, 2025. Jackie was born in Hamilton, Ohio on September 27, 1953 to Howard Elliott and Ruth (Maus) Elliott. She attended Liberty Elementary School and graduated in 1971 from Lakota High School. Jackie worked in the payroll department for Lakota School District for 37 years. She...

Cynthia R. Lawson

Cynthia R. Lawson

Aug 5, 2025

Cynthia R. Lawson, 67, of Hamilton, Ohio, passed peacefully into the arms of her Savior on August 5, 2025, after a courageous battle with cancer. She was surrounded by her loving family and upheld by the grace and peace of the Lord she loved so deeply.

Born on September 16, 1957, in Hamilton, Ohio, Cindy lived a life marked by unwavering...

Frederick F. Brower

Frederick F. Brower

Aug 4, 2025

Frederick F. Brower died August 4, 2025 at Hospice of Hamilton. Born March 30, 1928 in Dayton, Ohio, he was the oldest son of Frederick Lowe and Rebecca Francis Brower.

Fred graduated from Dayton Fairview High School in 1946. He earned a B.S. degree from Miami University where he was a member of Beta Theta Pi Fraternity. Upon graduation, he was...

Terrell "Keith" Fowler II

Terrell "Keith" Fowler II

Aug 3, 2025

Terrell “Keith” Fowler II, age 53 of Hamilton, passed away at his residence on Sunday, August 3, 2025. He was born in Hamilton, Ohio on September 25, 1971. Keith was an avid animal lover and enjoyed reading and landscaping.

Keith is survived by his father, Terry Fowler Sr.; his mother, Naomi (Don) Martin; one son, Shelby (fiancé, Destiny Clark) Fowler; three...

Bonnie Marie Brandenburg

Bonnie Marie Brandenburg

Aug 1, 2025

Bonnie Marie (Crawford Isaac) Brandenburg, age 73 of Hamilton, passed away at her residence on Friday, August 1, 2025. She was born in Hamilton, Ohio on December 1st, 1951; the daughter of Jimmy and Hettie (Walden) Crawford, Bonnie was a Senior Tax advisor for H&R Block for over 50 years. On October 5th, 1974 she married Lenn D. Brandenburg, the...

Helen Joann Barsamian

Helen Joann Barsamian

Jul 31, 2025

Helen Joann Barsamian, age 91 of Hamilton, formerly of Columbus, Ohio, passed away at Kettering Hospital Hamilton on Thursday, July 31, 2025. Known to most as Joann, she was born in Muncie, Indiana on October 31, 1933 to the late Roy Nunemaker and Maudie (Hartman) Lauer. Joann grew up in Hamilton and later moved to Columbus where she spent most...

Frederick Ritzie

Frederick Ritzie

Jul 30, 2025

Frederick P. Ritzie, age 75 of Lindenwald, passed away on Wednesday, July 30, 2025. Fred was born in Hamilton, Ohio on June 2, 1950 to Frederick J. Ritzie and Virginia (Rollins) Ritzie. He was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps. Nothing could stop Fred, and he put his heart into everything he did. Fred coached Little League Football...

Lucille Wall

Lucille Wall

Jul 30, 2025

Lucille Wall, age 94 of Hamilton, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, July 30, 2025. Lucille was born in Salyersville, Kentucky on June 1, 1931 to Bud and Rose (nee Rice) Stacy. On May 15, 1954, she married the love of her life, Arlis Wall. Lucille was a faithful member of Pentecostal Highway of Holiness Church for...

Stella Hyde

Stella Hyde

Jul 30, 2025

Stella Hyde, age 90 of Fairfield, passed away at StoryPoint Fairfield on Wednesday, July 30, 2025. She was born in Clay County, Kentucky on March 11, 1935 the daughter of John and Myrtle (Webb) Stewart. Stella was a member of Faith Pentecostal Church. On July 13, 1957, in Hamilton she married Hunter Hyde and he preceded her in death in...

Blanche Hensley

Blanche Hensley

Jul 29, 2025

Blanche Hensley, age 86 of Hamilton, passed away at Kettering Hospital Hamilton on Tuesday, July 29, 2025. Blanche was born in Barbourville, Kentucky on March 2, 1939 to the late Farmer and Mae (Jones) Smallwood. Blanche grew up in Hamilton and was a nurse’s aide for many years, spending most of her career at Golden Years Nursing Home. In her...

Deborah Podszuweit

Deborah Podszuweit

Jul 29, 2025

Deborah K. Podszuweit, age 63 of Hamilton, passed away on Tuesday, July 29, 2025. Debbie was born in Hamilton, Ohio on September 25, 1961 to Frank Carew and Hannah (Grimes) Maupin. She was strong in her faith and was a dedicated member of Pater Avenue Pentecostal Church. Debbie was someone you could talk to about anything and everything. She was...

Edward E. Larkin Jr.

Edward E. Larkin Jr.

Jul 28, 2025

Edward E. Larkin Jr., age 85 of Hamilton, passed away at his residence on Monday, July 28, 2025. Edward was born in Paducah, Kentucky on February 13, 1940, to Edward E. Larkin Sr. and Mildred Baumann Larkin. Ed Graduated from Hamilton Catholic High School in 1958 and the University of Notre Dame in 1962. On June 30, 1962, in Hamilton,...

Nancy Ann Stapleton

Nancy Ann Stapleton

Jul 28, 2025

Nancy Ann Stapleton, age 89 of Hamilton, passed away peacefully at Huntington Court on Sunday, July 27, 2025. Nancy was born in Logan, West Virginia on December 28, 1935 to Vasper Wright and Anna Wright.

Nancy is survived by her children, Kathy (Glen) Hampton, Loretta (Tim) Crone, Rodney (Susan) Stapleton, Tonya (Randall) Dunford, and Jessica (Andy) Adams l; numerous grandchildren, great...

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