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.
Randy L. Robinette
Jan 28, 2016
Randy L. Robinette, age 52, of Hamilton passed away on January 28, 2016 in Orlando, FL. He was born in Hamilton, Ohio on September 19, 1963, the son of Don and Barbara (Sizemore) Robinette. Randy was employed by DFI, Inc. in Palm Bay, FL.
He is survived by his loving mother, Barbara Robinette; daughter Rena (Tony) Zimmer;...
William S. Patterson
Jan 25, 2016
William S. Patterson, age 92 of Hamilton, passed away at Birchwood Care Center on Monday, January 25, 2016 at 3:20AM. He was born in Hamilton on September 28, 1923 to Nell (Overley) Ogg. He graduated from Hamilton High School in the class of 1941. He was a United States Army Air Force Veteran from 1943-1945, and he flew 30...
Russell Wendell Morgan
Jan 25, 2016
Russell Wendell Morgan, age 83 of Hamilton, passed away on Monday, January 25, 2016. He was born in Hamilton on April 21, 1932 to William and Nora (Johnson) Morgan. Russell was retired from Ford Motor Company, where he worked for over 25 years.
He is survived by his daughters, Brenda Morgan and Sharon Allen; sister, Ginny (Ken)...
Richard S. Holzberger
Jan 24, 2016
Richard S. Holzberger, age 70 of Hamilton, passed away at University Hospital in Cincinnati on Sunday, January 24, 2016. He was born in Hamilton on July 19, 1945 to Stanley and Mary (Dowd) Holzberger. He was a Vietnam Veteran, serving as a Sergeant in the United States Army from 1965-1968. Richard was employed as a Hamilton City Police Officer...
James W. Huff
Jan 23, 2016
James W. Huff, age 54, of Hamilton, passed away suddenly on Saturday, January 23, 2016 at Ft. Hamilton Hospital. He was born June 2, 1961 in Hamilton, Ohio to Otis and Carol Huff. He was a 1979 graduate of Taft High School and a member of the Tigers football team. He was employed at Shape Supply Inc. He was...
Kenneth Kerk Thomas
Jan 23, 2016
Kenneth Kerk Thomas, age 32 of Hamilton, passed away at his residence on Saturday, January 23, 2016. He was born in Charleston, SC on December 29, 1983 the son of Kenneth and Patricia (Renner) Thomas. Kenneth was employed in road maintenance for Hamilton County Engineers Office for a number of years.
He is survived by his parents,...
Donald N Callahan
Jan 22, 2016
Donald Neal Callahan, age 86 of Hamilton, passed away on Friday, January 22, 2016. He was born in Bantam, Ohio on October 9, 1929 to Wilbur and Helen (Ely) Callahan. Donald was retired from General Electric, where he worked as a mechanical engineer.
He is survived by his wife, Donna Callahan; children, Thomas (Destinee) Callahan, Jennifer (Dennis)...
Cary A. Reinhardt
Jan 20, 2016
Cary Arthur Reinhardt, age 59 of Hamilton, passed away on Wednesday, January 20, 2016. He was born in Billings, Montana, on August 30, 1956 to Arthur and Donna (Stanley) Reinhardt. On April 9, 1977 he married the love of his life, Cheryl Dorton, and they were happily married for 38 years. Cary was a faithful and dedicated member, deacon,...
Janet L. Wadleigh
Jan 20, 2016
Janet L. (Miller) (Graves) Wadleigh, age 81 of Hamilton, passed away on Wednesday, January 20, 2016 at Hospice of Hamilton after a long illness. She was born in Hamilton on December 23, 1934 to Lee and Clara Belle (Robbins) Miller. She was a long time member of Grace United Methodist Church. Janet was a primary teacher at Taylor and...
Helen J. Johnson
Jan 19, 2016
Helen J. Johnson nee Hornsby, age 91 of Hamilton, formerly of Seven Mile, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, January 19, 2016 at 11:30AM.She was born in Hamilton on August 1, 1924 to Delbert and Lillian Mae (Harris) Hornsby. She enjoyed her work at Main St. Pastry and loved baking, but found that caring for children...
Margaret E. Baldwin
Jan 17, 2016
Margaret E. Baldwin, age 63 of Hamilton, passed away at Fort Hamilton Hospital on Sunday, January 17, 2016 at 6:10 PM. She was born in Hamilton on September 4, 1952 the daughter of Paul and Vivian (Wilson) Vennefron. Margaret was employed as a nurse’s aide at Mercy Franciscan at Schroder, retiring in 2004.
She is survived by...
Leon D. "Nut" Chesnut
Jan 16, 2016
Leon D. "Nut" Chesnut, age 43 of Eaton, passed away at his residence on Saturday, January 16, 2016 at 4:43PM. He was born in Hamilton on February 27, 1972 to Morris Chesnut and Gail (Williams) Adelsperger. Leon was employed at IBEW Local#648 for 25 years. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge of Hamilton, a member of Greenhills...
Roberta Bond
Jan 16, 2016
Visitation: 01/22/2016 at 11:45 AM to 12:00 PM Butler County Memorial Park Graveside 4570 Trenton Oxford Road Hamilton OH, 45011 Funeral Service: 01/22/2016 at 12:00 PM Butler County Memorial Park Graveside 4570 Trenton Oxford Road Hamilton OH, 45011
David Wright
Jan 12, 2016
David R. Wright, age 59 of Loveland, passed away on Tuesday, January 12, 2016. He was born in Hamilton on May 23, 1956 to Luther and Dorothy (Hume) Wright. David was employed as a printer at Scrip-Safe.
He is survived by his brother, Joe (Charlotte) Wright; sister, Vicki (John) Gumm; a special friend, John Lamplot; and several...
Eddie Sapp
Jan 10, 2016
Eddie Sapp, age 64 of Hamilton, passed away at Mercy Hospital on Sunday, January 10, 2016 at 4:38PM. He was born in Lexington, KY on July 1, 1951 to Tom and Frankie (Lovins) Sapp. On October 24, 1975 in Fairfield, he married Denise Helton, and she preceded him in death in 2014.
He is survived by his...
Lois Schmitz
Jan 9, 2016
Lois Schmitz, age 79 of Hamilton, passed away on Saturday, January 9, 2016. She was born in Hamilton on February 1, 1936 to George and Callie (Wood) Perpingon.
She is survived by her daughters, Karen (Frederick) Hobbs, and Kathy (Timothy Sr.) Patrick; and two grandchildren, Karen Cardeman, and Justin Cardeman. She was preceded in death by a...
Leonard E. Gipson
Jan 8, 2016
Leonard E. Gipson, age 58 of Hamilton, passed away on Friday, January 8, 2016. He was born in Hamilton on November 17, 1957 to Harry and JoAnn (Bunger) Gipson. On May 3, 1980 in Hamilton he married Taryn Rice. Leonard was retired from General Electric after 35 years. He enjoyed fishing, bowling, and playing the guitar. Leonard loved to...
Kenneth A. Sheehan
Jan 8, 2016
Kenneth A. Sheehan, age 66 of Hamilton, passed away at West Chester Hospital on Friday, January 8, 2016 at 8:57 PM. He was born in Detroit on January 10, 1949 the son of Kenneth and Helen (Bowman) Sheehan Sr. On August 14, 1971 in Butler County he married Linda Lee Burns. Kenneth was a self-employed entrepreneur.
He...
Robert S. "Jay" Parsley
Jan 8, 2016
Robert S. "Jay" Parsley, age 88, passed away on January 8, 2016 at Berkeley Square. He was born on October 5, 1927 in Laurel County, KY to Robert and Pearl (Cochran) Parsley. Robert retired from Mosler Safe Co. in 1989. He enjoyed metal detecting, woodworking, and had a great sense of humor.
He is the proud father...
"Papa" Joe Leach
Jan 8, 2016
"Papa" Joe Leach, age 64 of Hamilton, passed away at University Hospital Cincinnati on Friday, January 8, 2016 at 3:55 PM. He was born in Jellico, Tennessee on June 18, 1951 the son of Henry and Ada (Seale) Leach. Joe was the owner and operator of Performance Motorsports and Machine, Leach Brothers Automotive, and Joe Leach Racing Engines. He...