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.
Kenneth A. Heinrich
Sep 21, 2024
Kenny A. Heinrich, age 53 of Hamilton, passed away on Saturday, September 21, 2024. Ken was born in Hamilton, Ohio on September 16, 1971 to John and Rosie Heinrich. Ken was a true Bengals fan, enjoyed Zombies, casinos and loved playing poker, above all else, Ken loved his family dearly. Ken’s favorite job over the years, was taking care...
Floyd L. Strack Jr.
Sep 21, 2024
Floyd Lee Strack Jr. (J.R.) age 66 of Hamilton, passed away on Saturday, September 21st, 2024. Floyd was born in Hamilton, Ohio on December 19, 1957 to Floyd Sr. and Charlene (Hopkins) Strack. Floyd was an active member of Princeton Pike Church of God where he enjoyed being an usher and volunteering weekly in the church’s food bank. Floyd...
Leonard Hamilton Angel
Sep 20, 2024
Leonard Hamilton Angel, age 76, of Jonesville, VA, passed away at Lee County Community Hospital on Friday, September 20, 2024. Leonard was born in Harlan, Kentucky, on August 18, 1948, to Leonard Angel and Margaret (Hall) Angel. Leonard lived most of his life in Hamilton, Ohio. Leonard dedicated his life to his children and grandchildren. He was a Hero...
Josiah Allen Angel Reese
Sep 20, 2024
Josiah Allen Angel Reese was born and gained his Angel wings on Friday, September 20, 2024. Josiah was born in Cincinnati, Ohio to Roger and Melissa Reese. He was a natural born fighter who broke every curse spoken against his life. Josiah had an extra chromosome, Trisomy 13, and they said he would never breathe on his own and...
Kentucky Mae Sheffstall
Sep 17, 2024
Kentucky Mae Sheffstall, age 80 of Hamilton, passed away on Tuesday, September 17, 2024. Kentucky was born in Strunk, Kentucky on December 6, 1943 to Clarence Troxel and Myrtle (Tapley) Troxel, she was named Kentucky, by her Grandpa George Tapley. She graduated from McCreary County High School in 1962 in Stearns, KY. After graduation she moved to Cincinnati, OH...
John Timothy Schmidt
Sep 15, 2024
John Timothy Schmidt, 56 of Hamilton, passed away on Sunday, September 15, 2024. John was born in Memphis, TN to the late Carl & Carolyn Schmidt. He was a longtime member of Greenbrook Baptist Church in Southaven, MS. John was a life-long, dedicated fan of the Raiders, often saying, “I was born a Raiders Fan!” He shared this passion...
Lynda L. Lebold
Sep 13, 2024
Lynda L. Lebold, age 84 of Hamilton, OH, formerly of North Canton, OH, passed away on Friday, September 13, 2024. Lynda was born in Dover, OH, on September 7, 1940, daughter of the late Mildred (Bair) Gram. Lynda graduated from Tuscarawas Valley High School, class of 1958, and later earned her R.N. designation from Akron City Hospital School of...
Michael David "Mike" O'Krangley
Sep 13, 2024
Michael David “Mike” O'Krangley, age 64, passed away on Friday, September 13, 2024 after a long battle with cancer. Mike was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan on August 5, 1960 son of Dick O'Krangley and Mary Susan Corstange. Mike graduated from Kenowa Hills High School in Walker, MI, class of 1977. He was active in sports and excelled in...
Janet Huff
Sep 12, 2024
Janet Huff, age 93 of Hamilton, passed away on Thursday, September 12, 2024. Janet was born in Miamisburg, Ohio on February 26, 1931 to the late James and Delma (Logsdon) Johnson. Her family moved to Hamilton and she graduated from Hamilton High School. She went on to briefly attend Bible college with the hopes of becoming a missionary. She...

Helen Joy Morgan
Sep 12, 2024
Helen Joy Morgan, age 98 of Hamilton, passed away on Thursday, September 12, 2024. Helen was born in Hamilton, Ohio on February 20, 1926 to Wallace and Elva (nee Burkhardt) Warner. Helen worked for Ball of Oxford, managed Posey Patch and was owner and operator of Colonial Flower Shop.
Helen is survived by her sons, Noel (the...
John W. Snader Jr.
Sep 10, 2024
Our beloved Bill Snader passed unexpectedly in the presence of his loved ones on September 10th, 2024. He battled leukemia unbeknownst to him and worked hard his entire life.
On May 13th, 1973 Bill was born to John and Diana Snader in Hamilton, Ohio. He was educated in the Hamilton City School District, and studied to become...
Carl R. Rubush
Sep 9, 2024
Carl R. Rubush, age 59 of Hamilton, previously Brookville, IN, passed away at Kettering Hospital Hamilton on Monday, September 9, 2024. Carl was born in Connorsville, Indiana on March 10, 1965 to Alvin Von and Lucille (Geiling) Rubush. Carl worked for Panel Barn Lumber for over 30 years. After meeting on a blind date in 1996, he married the...
Timothy E. Miller
Sep 9, 2024
Timothy E. Miller, age 70 of Oxford, passed away peacefully at home after a yearlong battle with Glioblastoma on Monday, September 9, 2024. Tim was born in Hamilton, Ohio on June 19, 1954 to Neal Miller and Helen (Wooten) Miller. He graduated from Talawanda High School in 1972 and attended Georgetown College, but realized his true calling was farming....
Carol Sue Hutchens
Sep 7, 2024
Carol Sue Hutchens, age 81 of Hamilton, passed away at Laurels of Hamilton on Saturday, September 7, 2024, at 8:50PM. Carol was born in Hamilton, Ohio on August 14, 1943, to Marion Marcus Gibson and Nancy Margaret Gibson. Carol enjoyed reading, cooking, camping, and spending time with her grandchildren.
Carol is survived by her sons, James (Lisa)...
Judith L. "Judi" Hetrick
Sep 7, 2024
Judith L. “Judi” Hetrick, 71, passed away Sept 7, 2024 after a short illness. A journalist and professor, she was aptly described by a friend who wrote that she “brought a bright light of humor and creativity to the world.” She was born Sept. 8, 1952, in Alliance, Ohio, the daughter of Nelson Vincent and Ruth Audrey Hetrick.
...Kevin M. Vollner
Sep 6, 2024
Kevin M. Vollner, age 63 of Cincinnati, passed away on Friday, September 6, 2024. Kevin was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on December 13, 1960 to Harold Vollner and Anna (Pelly) Kramer. He was an avid sports fan who loved the Cincinnati Bengals and going fishing. In his younger years, Kevin won numerous awards in various bowling leagues and all-city...
Flora Ann Williams
Sep 5, 2024
Beloved Flora ‘Ann’ Williams, a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother of Hamilton, Ohio passed peacefully into heaven on September 5, 2024, at the age of 90. It seems appropriate that she left this earth at 5:17 p.m., the month and day of her birth.
Ann was born on May 17, 1934, in Danville, KY to Everett...
John W. Renner
Sep 5, 2024
John W. Renner, age 81 of Hamilton, passed away at Huntington Court on Thursday, September 5, 2024. John was born in Chicago, Illinois on March 4, 1943 to the late Eugene Renner and Zerelda (Napier) Renner. John proudly served in the U.S. military during Vietnam and worked at Champion Paper for many years. John is survived by his granddaughters,...
Ellen E. Campbell
Sep 4, 2024
Ellen E. Campbell, age 88 of Hamilton, passed away on Wednesday, September 4, 2024. Ellen was born in Hamilton, Ohio on December 2, 1935 to Aaron Campbell and Dorothea (Bauereiss) Campbell.
Ellen is survived by her nieces, Kathleen Campbell and Sharon Smith along with nephews Kevin Campbell and Andrew Campbell. Ellen was preceded in death by her...
Marvin R. Binegar
Sep 1, 2024
Marvin R. Binegar, age 85 of Hamilton, went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Sunday, September 1, 2024. Marvin was born in Hamilton, Ohio on June 23, 1939 to the late Paul Binegar and Margaret (Nichting) Shroyer. At the age of 10, he moved to Houghton Lake, Michigan, graduating from Houghton Lake High, Class of...