Obituaries

John Vilkoski

John Vilkoski

Nov 3, 2017

John Vilkoski, age 93, of Hamilton, passed away Friday, November 3, 2017. He was born in Powhatan Point, Ohio, the son of William and Stella Vilkoski. After graduating from high school, John enrolled at the University of Cincinnati. Before starting his sophomore year, he answered the call to serve our country in World War II in Italy. When John returned...

Jeffrey Colligan

Jeffrey Colligan

Oct 30, 2017

Jeffrey Scott Colligan, age 50, of Cincinnati, passed away Monday, October 30, 2017. Beloved husband of Erin (Craycraft) Colligan; son of Michael “Mick” and Joan (Weber) Colligan; grandson of LaVerne W. Colligan; brother of Michael Colligan and Christine (Colligan) Miller; brother-in-law of William Miller and Patricia Colligan. Jeff had a very special relationship with his four nieces, Mary Beth Miller,...

Robert Craft

Robert Craft

Oct 29, 2017

In Loving Memory. Robert C. Craft, age 79, of Hamilton, Ohio and Nokomis, Florida, passed away at Hospice of Hamilton on Sunday, October 29, 2017. He was born in Hamilton, Ohio on June 10, 1938, the son of Oscar and Mary (Tutas) Craft. He was a graduate of Fairfield High School in 1956 and was a proud alumnus of FHS....

Mary Yun

Mary Yun

Sep 26, 2017

Beloved daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother and friend was born in Somerville,Ohio on November 11, 1937, Mary Thelma Strunks. Mary lived in Sandusky, Ohio for most of her life, working at the Chrysler plant in that city. Mary was the plant steward for the UAW when she retired. Mary is survived by her brother , John; sons, Richard (Theresa), James...

Mary Watkins

Mary Watkins

Sep 26, 2017

In rememberence of the most beautiful wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, cousin and friend. Mary Ann (Mergy) Watkins was patient, loving, supportive, and an amazing listener. She had a true understanding of empathy and forgiveness, and always made you feel welcomed and loved. Her smile and laughter was contagious. As a life-long parishioner at Queen of Peace Church, her faith...

Janice Wyrick

Janice Wyrick

Sep 20, 2017

Janice Kay Wyrick, 65, of Lebanon, formerly of Hamilton, passed away, Wednesday. Services are private.

Private

David Whitehill

David Whitehill

Sep 5, 2017

David P. Whitehill, age 70, of Hamilton, passed away Tuesday, September 5, 2017. He was born in Hamilton, Ohio on October 28, 1946, the son of Clarence and Katheryn (Wickard) Whitehill. David was a 1965 graduate of Garfield High School. On June 10, 1967 he was married to Maxine Bynum. AE3 Whitehill, US Navy, served His country with honor from...

Shawn Miley

Shawn Miley

Sep 1, 2017

Shawn Michael Patrick “Mike” Miley. Born Jan. 25, 1951, residing in Hamilton, OH his entire life, passed away Friday, Sept. 1, 2017 at Hospice of Hamilton. He was employed at Mosler Safe, American Tool, Pease and Pella when forced to retire in 2011 due to company closure.He graduated from Garfield Sr. High, attended Xavier University and D. Russell Lee as...

Charles Butterfield

Charles Butterfield

Aug 28, 2017

Charles R. Butterfield, age 77, of Hamilton, passed away Monday, August 28, 2017. Charlie was the son of Ralph and Jewel (Marsh) Butterfield. He attended Hamilton High School, enlisted in the Coast Guard for two years, enlisted in the U S Navy where he became a Hospital Corpsman, served two terms in Viet Nam and retired from the U S...

Marcella Hilsercop

Marcella Hilsercop

Aug 27, 2017

Marcella L. (Ruhl) “Aunt LoLo” Hilsercop, 94, of Fairfield, Ohio, passed away Sunday, August 27, 2017 at Tri-County Extended Care Center. She was born in Hamilton, Ohio on April 21, 1923, the daughter of Leroy and Louise (Schuh) Ruhl. She was a 1943 graduate of Hamilton High School and worked as an accountant for the John Shiver Co. for many...

James McCracken

James McCracken

Aug 16, 2017

James E McCracken, age 80, formerly of Hamilton, passed away Wednesday, August 16, 2017. Services are private.

Donald Sackenheim

Donald Sackenheim

Jul 31, 2017

Donald Sackenheim, age 83, of Hamilton, passed away Monday, July 31, 2017. Visitation will be Tuesday, August 8, 2017 at the Hamilton Dream Center, 725 Campbell Avenue, from 5:00 PM til time of service at 7:00 PM.

Robert Banker Jr

Robert Banker Jr

Jul 20, 2017

Robert John Banker Jr., age 64, of Hamilton, passed , away on Thursday, July 20, 2017. Survived by his wife, Sandy (Meyers) Banker; son, Allen (Nicole); daughters, Amy and Tricia (Quincy); five beautiful granddaughters, Laila, Da’naya, Nevaeh, Aaliyah and Natalie; brothers, Johnny and Robin; sisters, Dottie, Debbie (John) Essington and Juanita Fath; nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his...

Evelyn Zimmers

Evelyn Zimmers

Jul 8, 2017

Evelyn L. (Heinrich) Zimmers, age 90, of Hamilton passed away Saturday, July 8, 2017. She was born August 31, 1926, to the late Frank and Gertrude Heinrich. On June 23, 1945 she was united in marriage to Donald Zimmers and he preceded her in death in 1976. Evelyn was manager of the F W Woolworth until her retirement. Survivors include...

George Altman

George Altman

Jul 5, 2017

George Altman, age 98, of Hamilton, passed away Wednesday, July 5, 2017. A graveside service for George Altman will be held 11:00 AM Saturday, July 8, 2017 at Greenwood Cemetery, Hamilton, Ohio. Mr. Altman was born on March 1, 1919 to Marie and Paul Altman in Hamilton, Ohio. Mr Altman attended school in Hamilton. He worked n the 3 C’s...

Lois Clark

Lois Clark

Jul 5, 2017

Lois M. Clark, age 89, of Fairfield, passed away Wednesday, July 5, 2017. She was born December 27, 1927 in Hamilton, the daughter of Alex and Nell (Ruhl) Barrett. Lois was a 1945 graduate of Wayne Township High School and was a 1948 graduate of Mercy School of Nursing. On June 21, 1948 she was united in marriage to John...

John Mitchell

John Mitchell

Jun 25, 2017

John Adrian Mitchell, 61, of Hamilton, passed away Sunday. Graveside Service 11:30 AM Wednesday (Today) at Dayton National Cemetery. Colligan Funeral Home.

Wednesday, June 28, 2017

Barbara Hibbard

Barbara Hibbard

Jun 24, 2017

Barbara L. “Smurf” Hibbard, age 72, a resident of Hamilton, passed away Saturday, June 24, 2017. She was born on June 22, 1945 in Henderson, Ky., the daughter of Clara Mae and Anderson Hibbard. She was a devoted mother and grandmother. She is survived by her sons, Dave Hopkins, Charles (Denise) Marcum and Brian Marcum; grandchildren and great-grandchildren; brother, Lee...

Opal Miller

Opal Miller

Jun 10, 2017

Opal Miller, age 93, of Hamilton, passed away at Glen Meadows Nursing Home 1:20 AM Saturday, June 10, 2017. She was born in Hamilton on September 22, 1923, the daughter of Clarence and Goldie (Wells) Willis. Opal was 5th generation of two families. She is survived by her two daughters, Barbara Matheny of Hamilton and Jo Ann Henry of Irvine,...

Stanley Duke Jr.

Stanley Duke Jr.

Jun 7, 2017

Stanley H. Duke, Jr. of Hamilton, Ohio, passed away at the age of 90 on June 7, 2017.

Stanley was born in Hamilton, Ohio to Stanley and Myrtle Duke. He grew up in Lindenwald with his sister, four brothers, and many neighborhood friends.

Stanley was a WWII veteran serving in the European theater in the infantry. Upon his return...