Obituaries

Lois Rhymer

Lois Rhymer

Jan 30, 2010

RHYMER, Lois , 81, went Home to be with The Lord, on Saturday, January 30, 2010 at her Hamilton residence. Lois was born in La Follette , Tennessee, on July 27, 1928, the daughter of Ulyess and Luna (Hill) Wilson. On July 29, 1948 , she was united in marriage to Paul Rhymer. Mrs. Rhymer was a long time member...

Atha Conyers

Atha Conyers

Jan 20, 2010

CONYERS, Atha Caroline “Carol” , 61, of Hamilton passed away January 20, 2010. She was born in Van Buren, Arkansas on October 19, 1948, the daughter of Leonard D. and Eva (Smith) Mankin. Carol was a valued employee of local nursing homes. Survived by best friend and husband of 45 years, Bill Conyers; daughter Eva (Bill) Potter; son, Timothy Conyers;...

Edward Combs

Edward Combs

Jan 17, 2010

COMBS, Edward R. “Eddie”, 83, of Hamilton, passed away Sunday, January 17, 2010. He was born in Hamilton on December 24, 1926, the son of Robert and Amanda (McDaniel) Smith. Eddie served His country with honor during WW II. He was a valued employee of Champion Paper. Mr Combs was a member of the Washington Lodge #0017 F.& A.M..Survivors include...

Ernest Thompson

Ernest Thompson

Jan 11, 2010

THOMPSON, Ernest P. “Ernie”, age 90, of Hamilton, passed away Monday, January 11, 2010 at Mercy Hospital of Fairfield. He was born on April 22, 1919, in Sparta, Ky., the son of Perry A. and Nellie (Minor) Thompson. Corporal Thompson, US Army, served his country with honor during WW II and was awarded the EAME Theatre Ribbon w/2 Bronze Stars....

Richard Ross

Richard Ross

Jan 5, 2010

ROSS, Richard “Red”, age 63, of Middletown. January 5, 2010. Services are private. Colligan Funeral Home, Hamilton

Wanda Reed

Wanda Reed

Jan 3, 2010

REED, Wanda, age 94, of Hamilton, passed away Sunday, January 3, 2010. Wanda was born in Cincinnati on March 7, 1915, the daughter of Teofil and Josephine (Zawacky) Golembiesky. She received her education in a parochical grade school, graduated from Hamilton High School in 1933 and was a 1936 graduate of the Mercy School of Nursing. On October 5, 1939...

Elvira Vitale

Elvira Vitale

Dec 30, 2009

VITALE, Elvira, 85, of Middletown, died December 30, 2009 at Hospice of Butler and Warren Counties. A Middletown, OH native and long time Hamilton, Oh resident, she was born on May 4, 1924, the daughter of Rocco and Emila (Capodicasa) DiCristoforo. She was the loving wife of the late Danny Felix Vitale and loving mother of Marie Carmela McNelis, Daniel...

Mark Blakley

Mark Blakley

Dec 24, 2009

BLAKLEY, Mark Robert, died peacefully on December 24, 2009 at University Hospital in Cincinnati with his family by his side. Mark was retired as Treasurer of the Hamilton City School System and was much admirded for his dedication, attention to detail and fiscal responsibility. He was born on November 21, 1923, the son of Edward and Anna Blakley. Mark was...

Ryan South

Ryan South

Dec 9, 2009

SOUTH, Ryan Kenneth, age 27, passed away Wednesday, December 9, 2009 at University Hospital. He was born April 30, 1982, in Hamilton, the son of Norman Kenneth and Jill (Wolsefer) South. He was a 2000 graduate of Hamilton High School. Ryan enjoyed music, movies and watching sports. Ryan was a devouted son, grandson, brother and friend. Survived by his mother,...

Donald Casey

Donald Casey

Dec 4, 2009

CASEY, Donald Walter, age 80, longtime resident of Colerain Township, having lived in Cape Canaveral, Florida for 15 years, died of natural causes on December 4, 2009. He is survived by his son, Donald W. Casey Jr. of Dallas, Texas and daughters, Connie King of Hamilton, Ohio, Jerry Killgore of Cedar Park, Texas and Judy Queen of Fairfield, Ohio as...

Charmine Hubbard

Charmine Hubbard

Dec 2, 2009

HUBBARD, Char “Aunt Char” passed away, Wednesday, December 2, 2009. She was born in Hamilton on June 5, 1953, the daughter of Hobert and Emily (Barr) Hubbard. Char was a valued employee of the U S Post Office for thirty-two years. She enjoyed travelling to Las Vegas and visiting her family. She loved her cats and dogs. Survivors include her...

Florence Fitzwater

Florence Fitzwater

Nov 29, 2009

FITZWATER, Florence Mildred “Boots”, age 87, of Hamilton, Ohio, passed away at home on Sunday, November 29, 2009 at 9:30 a.m. surrounded by her loving children. She was born in Hamilton, a daughter of Raymond and Lydia (Yeager) Weber on March 5, 1922. In February of 1942 she married Gordon W. Fitzwater. Florence was educated at St. Ann School and...

Joseph Zehler

Joseph Zehler

Nov 28, 2009

ZEHLER, Joseph C. III, age 53, of Seven Mile, Ohio, passed away Saturday, November 28, 2009 at his residence. Mr. Zehler was born in Hamilton on July 10, 1956, the son of Joseph Jr. and Fritzi (Newkirk) Zehler. Joey was a 1974 graduate of Edgewood High School. He was a employed as a blacktopper with various companies. Survivors include his...

Dorothy Butterfield

Dorothy Butterfield

Nov 28, 2009

BUTTERFIELD, Dorothy M. age 86 of Hamilton, passed away peacefully, Saturday, November 28,2009 at Westover .The daughter of Daniel and Anna (Konrad) Dalton, she was born in Hamilton on July 5,1923. On April 27,1943, in Dakota City, Nebraska, she was united in marriage to Henry R. Butterfield. For a number of years she was employed at Baldwin Lima Hamilton. Dorothy...

Joseph Schultz

Joseph Schultz

Oct 27, 2009

SCHULTZ, Joseph, age 70, of Hamilton, passed away Tuesday, October 27, 2009. He was the son of Daniel and Helen (Campbell) Schultz. Joe served his country with honor with the US Navy. On December 23, 1957, he was united in marriage to Linda Garrison. Joe was employed with the Northwest School District. Survived by his wife of 51 years, Linda...

Lois Friday

Lois Friday

Oct 23, 2009

FRIDAY, Lois, Age 84, of Hamilton, passed away Friday, October 23, 2009 at Hospice of Hamilton. She was born May 6, 1925 to the late Clabe and Arminda (Noble) Fugate. She graduated Hamilton High school in 1943 and then married the late Fred Friday. They ran a dairy farm for many years together and enjoyed traveling. She was the loving...

Daniel O'Connor

Daniel O'Connor

Oct 13, 2009

O’CONNOR, Daniel A., age 56, of Hamilton, passed away Tuesday, October 13, 2009. He was born in Cincinnati on October 19, 1952. He was a self-employed Heating & Air Contractor for over 30 years. He loved to hunt and fish. Survived by two sons, Jarrod H. O’Connor and Phillip “Justin” O’Connor and Daniel’s companion, Gail Hess. Preceded in death by...

Sandra Capps

Sandra Capps

Oct 12, 2009

Obit for Wednesday Hamilton Journal——–CAPPS, Sandra Sue , age 64 of Overpeck, passed away Monday, October 12, 2009 at Mercy Hospital of Fairfield. She was born in Hamilton on August 29,1945, the daughter of Walter E. and Nellie Mae (Ross) McNally. On December 12, 1970, she was united in marriage to Ernest Capps and he preceded her in death on...

Riyan Beck

Riyan Beck

Oct 7, 2009

Photo & obit for Sunday Hamilton Journal————-BECK, Riyan Charles, 31 of Hamilton, passed away Wednesday, October 7, 2009. He was born in Hamilton on July 19, 1978. Riyan was a 2nd degree blackbelt, was a master of martial arts and had won many ribbons and medals. He was very thankful to his sensais, Jerome and Jeremy Cook. He loved animals,...

Rita Shollenbarger

Rita Shollenbarger

Oct 7, 2009

SHOLLENBARGER, Rita M., a resident of Hamilton, passed away Wednesday, October 7, 2009. Rita was born in Hamilton on December 29, 1925, the daughter of Henry and Bertha (Sprauer) Messal. She was a 1943 graduate of Hamilton High School. Rita was united in marriage to John E. “Jack” Shollenbarger and he preceded her in daeth on January 9, 1995. Survivors...