Obituaries

Loretta Rumpler

Loretta Rumpler

Oct 1, 2016

Loretta C. Rumpler 91, of Hamilton/Maple Knoll, passed away Saturday, October 1, 2016. She was born in Hamilton on February 9, 1925, the daughter of Frank and Emma Jansen Wolpert. Loretta was a people person, she never met a stranger. A devout Catholic and a dedicated homemaker, she especially enjoyed time with family. Survived by her children, Joe (JoAnn) Rumpler,...

Velma Carcaterra

Velma Carcaterra

Sep 29, 2016

Velma L. Carcaterra, 90, of Fairfield Twp., passed away at Mercy Hospital of Fairfield on Thursday, September 29, 2016. The daughter of John and Alvina Gillum was born in Hamilton on April 5, 1926. Survivors include her husband, Frank J. Carcaterra; children, Karen Philabaum, Cheryl Hartmann, Frank (Jean) Carcaterra and Tina Carcaterra; grandchildren, Kristie (Chris) Littler, Joseph Hartmann, Gina Carcaterra...

Rita Kolander

Rita Kolander

Sep 26, 2016

Rita A. Kolander, 70, of Liberty Township passed away on Monday, September 26, 2016. There will be no services

Ronald Smith

Ronald Smith

Aug 22, 2016

Ronald “Ronnie” Smith died unexpectly, in Cincinnati, Ohio, on Monday, August 22, 2016 at the age of 56. He was born in Cincinnati on August 2, 1959 to Joseph and Audrey (Adam) Smith. Ronnie was proud to have served His country with honor in the U S Army from October 4, 1976 – October 8, 1979. He was recently pursuing...

Linda Nieman

Linda Nieman

Aug 5, 2016

Linda Sue Nieman, age 68, a resident of Hamilton, passed away Friday, August 5, 2016. Linda was born to Charlotte Ann (Thomas) and Joseph Nieman on May 23, 1948 in Hamilton. She is survived by one sister, Karen (Fred) Lakes. Linda was preceded in death by her parents, brother, Thomas Nieman and loving Aunt Jeanette Thomas. Visitation will be held...

Dora Rinck

Dora Rinck

Jul 29, 2016

Dora A. Rinck, age 84, of Hamilton, passed away Friday, July 29, 2016. She was born in Springfield, Ohio, the daughter of Angelo and Carmella (Mihela) Rossi. On April 21, 1951, she was united in marriage to F. Clyde Rinck. She loved bingo and bowling. Survivors include her husband of 65 years, F. Clyde Rinck; daughter, Pauletta (Gary) Ervin; four...

Florence Hufnagle

Florence Hufnagle

Jul 21, 2016

Florence Hufnagle, age 93, died Thursday, July 21, 2016 at Hospice of Hamilton. Florence, the daughter of John and Mary (Brock) Hornsby was born August 13, 1922. In 1941, Florence married Jack Hufnagle in Liberty, Indiana and they enjoyed 68 wonderful years together before he preceded her in death on May 2, 2010. Florence is survived by a son, Mark...

Nancy Woods

Nancy Woods

Jul 8, 2016

Nancy Woods, age 52, of Overpeck, passed away Friday, July 8, 2016. She was born in Georgetown, Ohio, the daughter of Curtis and Shirley (Wysong) Wright. She loved working in the garden, especially with her flowers.Survivors include her mother, Shirley Bush; her partner, Bobby McKeever; her children, Karen (Roger) Wright, Jennifer (Mark) Sturgell,, Joshua (Chrissy) Woods, Curtis (Nadia) Woods, Ashley...

Thomas Spadafora

Thomas Spadafora

Jul 7, 2016

Thomas P., Spadafora, age 88, of Hamilton, passed away Thursday, July 7, 2016. He was born in Hamilton on November 18, 1927, the son of Thomas and Carmella (Talarico) Spadafora. Tom was a 1946 graduate of Hamilton Catholic High School and had attended college. PFC Spadafora, U S Army, served His country with honor during WW II. After many years...

William Barnthouse

William Barnthouse

Jul 7, 2016

William D. Barnthouse, 67, of Hamilton, passed away Thursday, July 7, 2016 after a long battle with cancer. He was born in Hamilton on February 28, 1949 to the late Lawrence and Marjorie (Howe) Barnthouse. He graduated from Washington State University in 1972 with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration. After becoming a Certified Public Accountant in 1977, he...

Joann Roark

Joann Roark

Jun 24, 2016

Joann E. (Hoffmann) Roark, age 81, a resident of Hamilton, passed away Friday, June 24, 2016. She was born in Hamilton, the daughter of Bernard and Virginia (Duffy) Hoffmann. Joann was a graduate of Notre Dame High School and had attended business college. She had been employed at Citizens Bank and retired from Kroger after many years of service. Survived...

Joseph Friedlander

Joseph Friedlander

Jun 13, 2016

What a Guy! Joseph Morry Friedlander, age 89, passed away Monday, June 13, 2016 at Ft. Hamilton Hospital. Morry was born in Toledo, Ohio but lived the greatest portion of his life in Hamilton. He attended Ohio State University and served in the U.S. Navy during WW II. On June 4, 1950, he married the love of his life, Lois...

Anthony Lo Buono

Anthony Lo Buono

Jun 13, 2016

Anthony D. “Tony” LoBuono, 88, passed away Monday, June 13, 2016 while residing at Westover Retirement Center. He was born in 1928, the first-born son of Donato and Nunziata (Procaccino) LoBuono. Tony was a 1946 graduate of Hamilton Catholic and a strong supporter of its successor, Badin High School, both athletics and scholastics. He went to work as a teenager...

Charles Robison

Charles Robison

May 27, 2016

Charles A. Robison, passed away on Friday, May 27, 2016 at the age of 70 years. He leaves behind his loving wife, Jean (Whitehll) Robison of 30 years; 3 children, Charles Robison, Sandra Grippi and Patrick Robison; 8 wonderful grandchildren; 1 great grandchild; 3 very special aunts, Betty Rinella, Helen Rommel and Rose Noes; many cousins, nieces and nephews whom...

Teri Heinrich

Teri Heinrich

May 18, 2016

Teri L. Heinrich, age 68, of Hamilton passed away Wednesday, May 18, 2016. She was born on June 13,1947, the daughter of Clinton and Theresa (Dunar) Hartley. Teri was a 1965 graduate of Taft High School. Survived by her husband, Douglas W. Heinrich; son Douglas Jason (Melissa) Heinrich; grandsons, Xavier and Brennan Heinrich and brother, Bill Hartley. Funeral services will...

Dennis Witham

Dennis Witham

May 14, 2016

Dennis, 73, of Hamilton, passed away Saturday, May 14, 2016. He served in Vietnam with the U S Navy and was retired from the Butler County Sheriff Department. Dennis is survived by two children, William (Kelly) Witham and Kimberly (Kevin) Scholle; seven grandchildren, Amanda (Brian) Spencer, Kourtney (Brian) Martin, Heather (Devin) Mundey, Brady Witham, Matthew Scholle, Benjamin Witham and Bryce...

Cleo Smith

Cleo Smith

May 8, 2016

Cleo M., Smith, age 88, of Hamilton, passed away on Mother’s Day, May 8, 2016. She was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother who enjoyed baking and bowling. Cleo is survived by her children, Roger (Ann) Smith and Robyn Gregory; grandchildren, Rodney Smith, Todd Smith, Jason Feltner and Kari Walters and seven great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her...

Ethel Kroeger

Ethel Kroeger

Apr 26, 2016

Ethel L. Kroeger, age 90, of Hamilton, passed away Tuesday, April 26, 2016. She was the daughter of Gerhardt and Lillian (Morris) Wolke.She was the loving mother of Martin (Valletta) Kroeger, Judith (Jerry) Haslit, Angela (Dennis) Sargent and Albert Kroeger; she cherished her 8 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Ethel is preceded in death by her beloved family, husband, Martin Kroeger,...

Cletus Mergy

Cletus Mergy

Apr 3, 2016

Cletus Carl “Buzz” Mergy, age 71, passed away at home on Sunday, April 3, 2016. He was born in Hamilton, Ohio, the son of Cletus John Mergy and Mary Ellen Zimbelman Mergy on November 30, 1944 at Mercy Hospital in Hamilton. He attended Saint Joseph’s and Queen of Peace Grade Schools, graduated from Hamilton Catholic High School and Miami University....

Barbara Wallace

Barbara Wallace

Mar 27, 2016

Barbara R. Wallace, age 71, passed away March 27, 2016 at Ft Hamilton Hospital. She leaves behind a husband, Joe Wallace; two daughters, Margy (Tim) Williams and Louise (Mick) Freshour; 6 grandchildren, Larry (Missy) Wallace, Barbara (Lawrence) Pater, Karen (Chris) Enderle, Louisa Wallace, Anthony (Lorna) Johnson and Rodney (Jessica) Johnson; 9 geart-grandchildren, Tierra, Logan, Landen, Olivia, Larry Jr., Parker, William,...

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