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.

Randolph "Randy" Watts

Randolph "Randy" Watts

Nov 4, 2023

Randolph “Randy” Watts, age 91 of Hamilton, passed away at Hospice of Hamilton on Saturday, November 4, 2023. Randy was born in Viper, Kentucky on September 13, 1932 to Vanzel Watts and Alpha (Cornett) Watts. He was a United States Army Veteran.  He worked at Pillsbury in Hamilton for many years.  On October 20, 1955 he married Dodie Mobelini...

Vivian L. Worthington

Vivian L. Worthington

Nov 3, 2023

Vivian L. (Hoskins) Worthington, age 73 of Delaware, Ohio, passed away on Friday November 3rd, 2023 at Kobacker Hospice House. Vivian was born on February 6, 1950 in Hyden, Kentucky to Eva (Wooton) (Hoskins) Arvin and Kenneth Hoskins.

Vivian lived and worked most of her life in Hamilton, Ohio. After working for over 30 years between Key...

Clinton Rush

Clinton Rush

Nov 3, 2023

Clinton Rush, 86, of Hamilton, Ohio, joined his wife in Heaven on November 3, 2023. He was born in Hamilton on December 25, 1936, the youngest of three children born to Clinton and Della (Sweet) Rush. He graduated from Hamilton High School in 1954 and was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force serving from 1954 to 1958.

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Keefer P. Slone

Keefer P. Slone

Nov 3, 2023

Keefer P. Slone, age 27 of Fairfield, passed away on Friday, November 3, 2023. Keefer was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on September 5, 1996 to Robert Slone Jr. and Joy Mary (White) Slone. He loved playing Magic, cooking, hanging out with his family, and especially his children. Keefer loved to make people smile and put everybody else before himself....

Seiko Pitts

Seiko Pitts

Nov 2, 2023

Seiko Pitts, 92 of Xenia, OH passed away at Cypress Pointe Health Campus in Englewood, OH on November 2, 2023 surrounded by her family. Seiko was born on March 20, 1931 in Fujinomiya, Japan. Seiko is survived by her sons, Geoffrey (Elveda) Pitts, George R. Pitts, and Geon (Marianne) Pitts.  Her grandchildren Geramy Pitts, Brandis Pitts, Jon Pitts, and...

Dawn Michele (Risner)  Fultz

Dawn Michele (Risner) Fultz

Nov 1, 2023

Dawn Michele Risner Fultz, age 50 of Preble County, passed away on Wednesday, November 1, 2023. Dawn was born in Middletown, Ohio on March 18, 1973 to Larry Risner and Beverly Taylor Langenecker. Dawn was a member of the Gratis and Franklin Eagles and was a Widow’s Sons Lady. She worked for Shape Corporation in Trenton and has worked...

Robert "Bob" Miller

Robert "Bob" Miller

Oct 31, 2023

Robert Joseph “Bob” Miller, age 77 of Liberty Twp., passed away at Hospice of Cincinnati in Blue Ash on Tuesday, October 31, 2023. Known to most as Bob, he was born in Hamilton, Ohio on June 1, 1946 to the late Edward and Anna (Groh) Miller. After graduating from Fairfield High School, Bob was called to serve his country...

Tamara S. Owens

Tamara S. Owens

Oct 31, 2023

Tamara S. Owens, age 61 of Hamilton, passed away on Tuesday, October 31, 2023. Tamara was born in Hamilton, Ohio, on September 15, 1962 to Charles McKenney and Patricia (Trauthwein) McKenney. Tammy’s favorite thing in the world was spending time with her six grandchildren, who she loved more than life itself. She loved going to their sporting events as...

Mary Ann Richter

Mary Ann Richter

Oct 30, 2023

Mary Ann Richter, age 81 of Hamilton, passed away on Monday, October 30, 2023. Mary Ann was born in Hamilton, Ohio on November 21, 1941 to the late Ray and Anna Mae (Schurfranz) Cole. Mary Ann graduated from Notre Dame High School, class of 1959 and attended Our Lady of Cincinnati College where she earned her Bachelor of Education....

Anthony "Tony" Mcintosh

Anthony "Tony" Mcintosh

Oct 30, 2023

Anthony “Tony” McIntosh, age 64 of Somerville, Ohio passed away peacefully on Monday, October 30, 2023 surrounded by his loving family. Tony was born in Hamilton, Ohio on March 26, 1959 to the late William E. and Mary D. (Johnson) McIntosh. Tony owned and operated McIntosh Construction for many years. He loved spending time with his family and friends,...

Virginia Leibrock

Virginia Leibrock

Oct 30, 2023

Virginia Leibrock, age 95 of Hamilton, passed away at Glendale Place Nursing & Rehab Center on Monday, October 30, 2023. Ginny was born in Copper Creek, Kentucky on January 4, 1928 to Boyd and Belle Blanton. She was a devoted Christian, prayer warrior and a dedicated member of Hamilton Christian Center. Ginny retired from Champion International Paper after many...

Wayne R. Ballinger

Wayne R. Ballinger

Oct 29, 2023

Wayne R. Ballinger, age 84 of Fairfield Township, passed away at Birchwood Care Center on Sunday, October 29, 2023. Wayne was born at home in Hamilton Ohio on July 28th, 1939 to William Ballinger and Zelma Allen Ballinger. He worked for Fairfield City Schools for over 30 years as a bus driver. Wayne was a proud US Marine and...

William "Bill" Wolke

William "Bill" Wolke

Oct 29, 2023

William I. “Bill” Wolke, age 67 of Oxford, passed away at Bethesda North Hospital on Sunday, October 29, 2023. Known to most as Bill, he was born in Hamilton, Ohio on June 11, 1956 to the late Harry and Verna (Thayler) Wolke. Bill graduated from Talawanda High School, Class of 1974 and attended Ohio University. He worked for Sizemore...

Annette Thomas Hedric

Annette Thomas Hedric

Oct 28, 2023

Annette Thomas Hedric, age 60 of Liberty Township, passed away peacefully at her residence on Saturday, October 28, 2023 surrounded by family, friends, and her two dogs. Annette was born in Indianapolis, Indiana on December 10, 1962 to Donald Thomas and Josephine (Mitrione) Thomas. After graduating from Miami University, Annette worked for over twenty years at Avon Products. She...

Rev. Paul D. Hensley Sr.

Rev. Paul D. Hensley Sr.

Oct 28, 2023

Rev. Paul D Hensley Sr., age 87 of Trenton Ohio, passed away on Saturday Oct. 28, 2023. He was born on August 25, 1936, in Hazard Kentucky. He was the son of Robert and Ethel Hensley.  Paul worked at Beckett Paper Company for many years; however, his true calling was the Lord, and he Pastored the Trenton First Church...

Vernon E. Theiss

Vernon E. Theiss

Oct 27, 2023

Vernon E. Theiss, age 87 of Hamilton, passed away on Friday, October 27, 2023. Vernon was born in Hamilton, Ohio on August 20, 1936 to Leroy Theiss Sr. and Ada Lenhoff Theiss. He graduated from Ross High School, then went on to the U.S. Marines. On August 25, 1956, he married the love of his life, Anna Mae Smith....

Gloria Lee Gray

Gloria Lee Gray

Oct 22, 2023

Gloria Lee Gray, age 78 of Hamilton, passed away at her home, surrounded by her family on Sunday, October 22, 2023. Gloria was born in Hamilton, Ohio on October 15, 1945 to the late Leo and Sue (Paolucci) Madaffari. Gloria graduated from Notre Dame Catholic High School and married Jerry Gray. Together, they raised a family in Hamilton. As...

Elizabeth J. Mcgill

Elizabeth J. Mcgill

Oct 22, 2023

Elizabeth J. McGill (Cavalieri), age 93, of Fairfield, Ohio passed away on Sunday, October 22, 2023.

Born on August 25 1930 in Hamilton, Ohio, the daughter of Guy and Julia (Bokeno) Cavalieri. Betty was a devoted member of Sacred Heart Church. Attending mass and celebrating her religion was of great importance and comfort to her. She attended...

Ernest J. Goffena

Ernest J. Goffena

Oct 19, 2023

Ernest J. Goffena, “Jack”, age 94 of Hamilton, passed away on Thursday, October 19, 2023. Jack was born in Sidney, Ohio on February 2, 1929 to Ernest S. Goffena and Anne (Taylor) Goffena.

Jack was raised in Sidney, Ohio and graduated from Sidney High School in 1947.

During the Korean War, he enlisted in the...

Harland Eugene "Gene" Kinsey

Harland Eugene "Gene" Kinsey

Oct 18, 2023

Harland Eugene “Gene” Kinsey, age 89 of Hamilton, passed away at Hospice of Hamilton on Wednesday, October 18, 2023. Harland was born in Chattooga County, Georgia on September 25, 1934, to Harland Kinsey and Nettie (Donald) Kinsey.  Gene worked at Pillsbury for 25 years, and at West Side Federal Savings and Loan for 23 years, and McCollugh Hyde Hospital...

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