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.
Margaret A. Amsbaugh
May 1, 2018
Margaret A. Amsbaugh, age 94 of Hamilton, passed away at Butler County Care Facility on Tuesday, May 1, 2018. Services will be held at a later date.
Visitation: Private Funeral Service: PrivateMary Jane Klapper
Apr 29, 2018
Mary Jane Klapper, age 96 of Hamilton, passed away at Berkeley Square Nursing Home on Sunday, April 29, 2018. Mary was born in Hamilton, Ohio on November 5, 1921 to Patrick and Bernice (Brown) Collopy. She graduated from Notre Dame High School in 1939 and worked at Ohio Casualty after high school and through the war years. On August...
Janice Proffitt
Apr 28, 2018
PROFFITT, Janice L. (Reece) passed peacefully on April 28, 2018 at Berkeley Square. She was born January 1, 1936, and graduated from Hamilton High School in 1953. On June 20th of the same year, she married Arthur C. Proffitt, beginning a lifelong adventure that led her to Michigan, Europe, and Wyoming, before returning to Ohio.
Janice was...
Diane Carris
Apr 28, 2018
Diane S. Carris, age 71 of Hamilton, passed away at Hospice of Hamilton on Saturday, April 28, 2018. Diane was born in Hamilton, Ohio on August 3, 1946 to John W. Carris and Ora Campbell Carris. She loved her Lord and Savior and enjoyed spending her day worshipping Him. She treasured the time with her grandchildren "Nana’s little sugars". She...
Dustin C. Thomas
Apr 26, 2018
Dustin C. Thomas, age 36 of Hamilton, passed away at Hospice of Hamilton after a long battle with NETs Cancer on Thursday, April 26, 2018. Dustin was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on April 20, 1982 to Harold and Theresa Thomas. He was an avid sports fan who loved the Steelers.
Dustin is survived by his mother, Theresa...
Herman J. Bland
Apr 25, 2018
Herman J. Bland, age 85 of Hamilton, passed away at Bradford Place on Wednesday, April 25, 2018. He was born in Riverton, West Virginia on November 24, 1932 the son of Russell and Ona (Judy) Bland. On August 7, 1954 in Springfield, Tennessee he married Della Delbridge. Herman was a veteran of the Korean War and Vietnam War with...
John P. Mcdaniel
Apr 24, 2018
John P. McDaniel, age 68 of Hamilton, passed away on Tuesday, April 24, 2018 surrounded by his family. John was born in Hamilton, Ohio on December 20, 1949 to Clyde and Rachel (Johnson) McDaniel. He was an avid sports fan, with his favorite team being Ohio State. John enjoyed spending time with his children and grandchildren and especially enjoyed...
Samuel G. Miller
Apr 23, 2018
Samuel G. Miller, age 81 of Hamilton, passed away at home on Monday, April 23, 2018. Samuel was born in Harlan County, Kentucky on April 18, 1937 to John W. Miller and Sarah Wilson Miller. On July 22, 1960 he married Alma King. Samuel was a devoted husband, father and a proud Vietnam Veteran.
Samuel is survived...
James Hayes
Apr 22, 2018
James Hayes, age 84 of Hamilton, passed away at Hospice of Hamilton on Sunday, April 22, 2018. James was born in Jackson Co, KY on June 14, 1933 to Bridget Hayes. James served in the Army during the Korean War. On December 10, 1955, he married the love of his life, Myrtle Brock. James worked at Weinman’s Engineering, Machine...
Charles M. Neal
Apr 21, 2018
Charles M. Neal, age 86 of Hamilton went to be with the Lord surrounded by his family on Saturday, April 21, 2018. Charles was born in Irvine, Kentucky on September 24, 1931 to Andrew Jackson Neal and Mary Lee (Riddle) Neal. Charles was a United States Marine Corps Veteran serving from 1951-1954 as a Marine Sgt. On April 30,...
James V. Campbell
Apr 20, 2018
James V. Campbell, age 69 of Hamilton, passed away at Hospice of Hamilton on Friday, April 20, 2018. James was born in Hamilton, Ohio on July 22, 1948 to Aubrey and Jewell (nee Vandeventer) Campbell.
James is survived by his wife of 51 years, Robyn "Cindy" Campbell; his daughter, Andrea (Greg) Dotson; his grandchildren, Cody and Kyle...
Robert L. "Bob" Mcmaken
Apr 20, 2018
Robert L. McMaken, age 87 of Hamilton, passed away at Good Samaritan Hospital on Friday, April 20, 2018. Bob was born in Lima, Ohio on August 9, 1930 the son of John A. and Norma (Goetz) McMaken. He received his Bachelor’s Degree in Photo Journalism from Kent State University in 1951. Bob was a veteran of the Korean War...
Olive Lou Allen
Apr 20, 2018
Olive Lou (Jefferies) Allen, age 85 of Hamilton, passed away at Fort Hamilton Hospital surrounded by family on Friday, April 20, 2018. Olive was born July 4, 1932. On September 1, 1951, in Columbus, Georgia, she married Glen Allen. Olive worked for many years at Marilyn’s Dress Shoppe on Main Street before retiring. She thoroughly enjoyed her children and...
Susan A. Smith
Apr 19, 2018
Susan A. Smith, age 77 of Springfield, passed away at Miami Valley Hospital on Thursday, April 19, 2018. She was born in Hamilton, Ohio on June 3, 1940 the daughter of William and Ellen (Reed) Farthing. On June 7, 1958 she married C. Edward Smith and he preceded her in death in 2014.
She is survived by...
Randall Langford
Apr 18, 2018
Pastor Randall Langford, age 60 of Hamilton, Entered into the Glory of Heaven on Wednesday, April 18, 2018. Randall was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on August 5, 1957 to Arvel and Joyce Langford. Randall was the Pastor of Cornerstone Apostolic Church, Hamilton, Ohio for over twenty years.
Randall is survived by his son, Tommy Langford; Daughter in-law...
Nancy May Ramsey
Apr 18, 2018
Nancy May Ramsey, age 82 of Hamilton, passed away at Thrive of West Chester on Wednesday, April 18, 2018. Nancywas born in Hamilton, Ohio on November 20, 1935 to Cletus and Alpha (Chalfant) Ruhlman. She enjoyed dancing as a member of the Murstein Line Dancers, shopping, cooking, traveling, playing cards, and going out to dinner with friends. Nancy loved...
Jeannette Lambert
Apr 17, 2018
Jeannette C. Lambert, age 75 of Hamilton, passed away at Christ Hospital on Tuesday, April 17, 2018. Jeannette was born in Hamilton, Ohio on October 3, 1942 to Walter DeLong and Irene Eckstien DeLong. She married James Lambert September 1995 in Hamilton, OH. Jeannette enjoyed camping and boating. She loved spending time with her family and friends.
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Ida M. Little
Apr 17, 2018
Ida M. Little, age 94 of Hamilton, passed away at Fort Hamilton Hospital on Tuesday, April 17, 2018. Ida was born in Climax, Kentucky on December 13, 1923 to Charles and Ethel (nee Gatliff) King. Ida was a volunteer with Senior Citizens Thrift Store and Fort Hamilton Hospital. She was an avid bowler, professional card shark, and quick witted....
Stephen H. Ader
Apr 16, 2018
Stephen H Ader, age 55 of Fairfield, passed away at his home on Monday, April 16, 2018. Stephen was born in Hamilton, Ohio on July 26, 1962 to Raymond and Sally Ader. He served 4 years in the U.S. Navy and worked as a Mill Wright for 5 paper mills.
Steve is survived by his wife of...
Carolyn J. Fuerst
Apr 15, 2018
Carolyn J. Fuerst, age 76 of Hamilton, passed away on Sunday, April 15, 2018. Carolyn was born in Hamilton, Ohio on April 8, 1942 to Joseph and Naomi (nee Stanifer) Urmanic. On April 5, 1962 she married the love of her life, Raymond Fuerst. Carolyn, an avid reader, enjoyed her time working at the Lane Public Library in Lindenwald....


