Obituaries

Floyd Bowling

Floyd Bowling

May 23, 2014

Floyd Don Bowling age 71, of Hamilton, passed away 12:10 PM Friday, May 23, 2014, at Parkside Nursing Home in Fairfield. He was born in Pineville, KY on February 24, 1943, the son of Lucy ( nee Rhodes) and Leonard Bowling. Floyd attended elementary school in KY and graduated from Garfield Senior High School in Hamilton. Floyd served his country...

Mariangela Venturini

Mariangela Venturini

May 19, 2014

Mariangela (nee Spinelli) Venturini was called to the Lord on Monday, May 19, 2014. Born to the late Anastasia M (nee Milillo) and Donato Vito Spinelli. Beloved wife of the late Edwin L. “Ed” Venturini and the late Joseph LoBuono; sister of the late Dominic V. Spinelli (who died serving our Country) and the late Phillip Vito Spinelli. Survivors include...

Myla Horacek

Myla Horacek

May 15, 2014

Myla A. Horacek, age 88 of Fairfield, Ohio, passed away, Thursday, May 15, 2014, at Bethesda North Hospital. She was born in Reily Township on June 10, 1925, to Thelma (McCoy) and Ralph Bryant. She was employed for 24 years at GE Evendale before retiring to Florida. She was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond “Red” Horacek, and her...

Robert Howdon

Robert Howdon

May 7, 2014

Robert M. Howdon, age 56, of Walton Ky, formerly of Hamilton, passed away Wednesday, May 7, 2014 in Walton, Ky. He was born in Hamilton on November 15,1957, the son of Robert G. and Hazel (Bushey) Howdon. Survived by wife, Linda L. (Whitesell) Howdon; 4 daughters, Tina Leifheit, Rhonda Moore, Melinda Vasquez and Misty Gaskins; 9 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren; his...

Frances Hiler

Frances Hiler

Apr 27, 2014

Frances T. Hiler, the world lost a beautiful treasure on Sunday, April 27, 2014 with the passing of Frances Hiler. She was born in Hamilton on October 15, 1925, the daughter of Fred and Sylvia (Gentile) Frankey. She was a member of the American Italian Women’s Society. Frances, a loving mother, will be greatly missed by her daughters; Frances (Gordon)...

Kathryn Dirk

Kathryn Dirk

Apr 12, 2014

Kathryn Rita “Kay” Dirk, passed away Saturday, April 12, 2014 at Berkeley Square in Hamilton. She was born on October 31, 1917, in Hamilton, the daughter of Florence (Hart) and Andrew Dirk. After graduating from Wilmington College, Kay began a 42 year career teaching in the Hamilton City Schools, starting at Harrison Elementary for two years, then teaching at Filmore...

Donald Fabing

Donald Fabing

Apr 4, 2014

Donald E. Fabing, age 86, of Hamilton, passed away Friday, April 4, 2014. Don attended St. Ann Parochical Grade School and was a 1945 graduate of Hamilton High School. In 1954, he was united in marriage to Marjorie Butterfield. He served His country wih honor, in the US Air Force, for 23 years, participating in WW II and the Korean...

Maxine Menninger

Maxine Menninger

Mar 31, 2014

Maxine J. Menninger, age 80, of Hamilton, passed away Monday, March 31, 2014 at Hospice of Hamilton. She was born on May 1, 1933, the daughter of Denver and Hazel Settle. She had been employed by the Hamilton Police Dept. and the Butler County Sheriff Dept. for almost 43 years. Maxine was a member of the Shandon United Church of...

Barbara Singhoffer

Barbara Singhoffer

Mar 28, 2014

Barbara Jean (Montgomery) Singhoffer passed away Friday, March 28, 2014. The daughter of Norman and Mary Montgomery, she was born on September 17, 1936. In 1954 she graduated from Notre Dame High School. On October 13, 1956 she married Robert Singhoffer.Barbara was a member of Moose 36 and Amvets Ladies Auxilary 1983. She had been employed at Mense Brothers Insurance...

Christina Gray

Christina Gray

Mar 25, 2014

Christina E. Gray, age 95, of Daytona Beach, Florida, passed away Tuesday, March 25, 2014. She was born in Mount Vernon, KY on April 26, 1918, the daughter of Floyd and Goldie (Marcum) Arthur Sr. Mrs. Gray is survived by daughter, Marlene Mc Daniel and other family members Graveside services 1:30 PM Saturday at Rose Hill Burial Park.

Saturday, March...

Le Roy Henes

Le Roy Henes

Mar 20, 2014

Le Roy F.Henes, age 71, of Hamilton passed away Thursday, March 20, 2014. Le Roy, the son of Donald L. and Ruth M. (Hoffman) Henes Sr., was born in Hamilton on January 19, 1943. He was a 1961 graduate of Taft High School and had attended Miami University. On March 4, 1967 Le Roy was united in marriage to Marianne...

Theresa Savelli

Theresa Savelli

Mar 15, 2014

Theresa R. Savelli, 95, of Hamilton, passed away March 15, 2014 . She is survived by daughter, Rita Savelli. Funeral service will be 10:00 AM Monday, March 24 at Colligan Funeral Home.

Monday, March 24, 2014 10:00 AM

Clyde Bingle

Clyde Bingle

Mar 15, 2014

Clyde E. Bingle, age 86, went Home to be with Jesus Saturday, March 15, 2014 at Woodland Country Manor. He was born to Edward and Susie Bingle March 14, 1928 in Cleves, Ohio. He married Mary L. Gordon in Convington, KY on April 26, 1946. Clyde is survived by his sons, Bruce (Ann) Bingle of Hamilton, Tom (Marcella) Bingle of...

Catherine Bowling

Catherine Bowling

Mar 8, 2014

Catherine A. “Cathy” Bowling, age 60, of Hamilton, passed away Saturday, March 8, 2014. Cathy was born in Hamilton on October 20, 1953, the daughter of Dallas and Eva L. (Wood) Moore.She was a graduate of Taft High School. For the last twelve years she had been employed at Mercy Hospital on the Cardiac Floor 3 Tower. Cathy loved everyone...

Frank Heinrich

Frank Heinrich

Feb 22, 2014

Frank L. Heinrich, 89, of Fairfield, passed away Saturday, February 22, 2014. He was born in Hamilton on November 1st, 1924 to Frank A. and Gertrude (Schmidt) Heinrich. Graduated from Hamilton Catholic High in 1942 and was a faithful member of St. Joseph Church. Served in WW II, US Army Air Corps in Europe as a Sergeant and received a...

Gilda Moore

Gilda Moore

Feb 18, 2014

Gilda Irene Moore, 85, of Hamilton, passed away Tuesday, February 18, 2014. She was the daughter of Anthony and Mary (Russo) Roberts, both deceased. She is survived by her loving husband of 61 years, Dan Moore; son, Kevin Moore of Dayton, Ohio; many devoted nieces, nephews, friends and neighbors. Gilda graduated from Notre Dame High School and retired from the...

James Gentile Sr.

James Gentile Sr.

Feb 15, 2014

James J. Gentile Sr. ” Jimmy Joe”, age 87, of Hamilton, returned to his Lord and Savior on Saturday, February 15, 2014. Jim was born in Hamilton on March 19, 1926, the tenth of twelve children born to Salvatore (Samuel) and Maria Angela (Mary Defazio) Gentile. He attended St. Mary School and graduated from Hamilton Catholic High School in 1944....

Marjorie Jackson

Marjorie Jackson

Feb 12, 2014

Marjorie E. Jackson, age 83, of Hamilton passed away Wednedsay, February 12, 2014 at Ft. Hamilton Hospital. She was born in Franklin, Ohio on January 17, 1931, the daughter of Raymond and Hazel (Willis) Shiplet. Marjorie was a 1949 graduate of Hamilton High School and a 1953 graduate of Miami University. On July 3, 1954 she was united in marriage...

Lester Long III

Lester Long III

Feb 1, 2014

Lester L. Long III, age 66, of Hamilton, passed away Saturday, February 1, 2014 at University Hospital. Les was born in Hamilton on February 19, 1947, the son of Lester L. and Lulu M. (Cayse) Long Jr. He was a 1965 graduate of Garfield High School. Les was a valued employee of the City of Hamilton for 32 years, retiring...

Joyce Zecher

Joyce Zecher

Jan 26, 2014

Joyce, Zwcher, 83, of Hamilton, passed away Sunday, January 26, 2014. Joyce had been employed at the Butler County Auditor’s Office and Jolly’s Drive In. Survived by her children, Tari Halcomb, Tim Zecher, Kim Taylor, Kristopher (Kelly) Zecher and Lisa (Ben Rathburn) Zecher; 12 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Pete Simmons and Evva...