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.
Albert Webb
Mar 5, 2026
Albert Webb , age 88 of Hamilton, passed away at Westover on Thursday, March 5, 2026 at22:15. Albert was born in Reily, Ohio on February 17, 1938 to Henry Webb and Millie (Alexander) Webb. He was married to Judith Morris on November 24, 1971. He was employed by Hamilton Tool for 28 Years and then for Fairfield City Schools for...
Peggy Kaye Anders
Mar 12, 2026
Peggy Kaye Anders, age 69 of Hamilton, passed away at her residence on Thursday, March 12, 2026. She was born in Hamilton, Ohio on August 20, 1956 the daughter of Donald and Marie (Wagers) Young. Peggy was a member of the First United Church of Christ were also she taught Sunday School. On June 18, 1983, in Hamiton she married...
Richard "Dick" Pfaffman
Mar 15, 2026
Richard “Dick” Pfaffman, age 97 of Fairfield, passed away at Westover Retirement Community on Sunday, March 15, 2026. He was born in Hamilton, Ohio on December 31, 1928 the son of Robert and Marie (Donges) Pfaffman. Dick was employed as a drafting engineer for Black and Clawson and Western States for a total of forty-five years. He was a veteran...
Mary Helen Gambrell
Mar 13, 2026
Mary “Helen” Gambrell, age 93, of Hamilton, Ohio, passed away peacefully at home on March 13, 2026, surrounded by family. Helen was born on October 28, 1932, in Poplar Grove, Ohio to the late Carry and Donna (Smith) Hart. On November 10, 1956, she married Clayton Gambrell.
Helen’s life was a testament to love, kindness and generosity toward others. To say...
Thomas A. Johnson
Mar 5, 2026
Thomas A. Johnson, age 96 of Camden passed away at his residence on Thursday March 5, 2026. He was born in Hamilton on February 6, 1930, the son of Hugh and Nora Johnson. He was a veteran in the U.S. Army that served in the Korean war. He got saved and filled with the Holy Spirit when he was a...
Barbara Shearer
Mar 11, 2026
Barbara A. Shearer (Engel) passed away peacefully on March 11, 2026, in West Chester, Ohio, at the age of 86, surrounded by family. Born on April 30, 1939, in Hamilton, Ohio, Barbara’s life was a testament to how much she enjoyed life, her family and her friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents Ralph and Katherine (Miller) Engel, and...
Revona Burke
Mar 6, 2026
Revona Burke, age 89 of Hamilton, went home to be with Jesus at her residence, surrounded by her family, on Friday, March 6, 2026. She was born in Hazard, Kentucky on November 30, 1936 the daughter of Curtis and Alifair (Eldridge) Hamblin. Revona was employed as a nurse’s assistant for various nursing homes in Butler County for thirty-five years, retiring...
Douglas Fike
Mar 5, 2026
Douglas Fike, a cornerstone of the Hamilton community and a man who turned every stranger into a friend, passed away on March 5, 2026, at the age of 89. Born on May 13, 1936, Doug spent his life proving that one person’s kindness and humor could light up an entire city.
Doug didn’t just live in Hamilton; he served it. In...
Jesse Daniel Benoit
Mar 4, 2026
Jesse Daniel Benoit passed away peacefully at home on March 4, 2026 and, in doing so, left us a simple directive: "March forth". He was a dedicated, gentle, and generous man. In dying on the only date on the calendar that is a call to action when it is spoken aloud, he gifted us with a permanent reminder of his...
Daniel Louis Schmitz III
Mar 3, 2026
Daniel Louis Schmitz III, 64, passed away on Tuesday, March 3, 2026. He was born on November 8, 1961 in Hamilton, Ohio to the late Daniel and Shirley (Schurger) Schmitz Jr. On June 4, 1982, he married Tonya Cozad. Danny was an amazing husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, cousin, and friend. Danny was a retired diesel mechanic, a job he...
Teresa Ann Fookes
Mar 3, 2026
Teresa (Mick) Fookes, age 61 of Seven Mile, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 3, 2026. Teresa was born in Hamilton, Ohio on March 27, 1964 to Thomas and Edith (Tackett) Mick. Teresa graduated from Adena High School in 1982. She earned her nursing degree from Mt. Carmel School of Nursing. Teresa retired from Fort Hamilton Hospital after serving as...
Paul E. Weatherwax
Mar 2, 2026
Paul E. "Waxy" Weatherwax , age 75 of Middletown, passed away at the Atrium Medical Center on Monday, March 2, 2026 at 7:38am. Paul was born in Middletown, Ohio on January 18, 1951 to Robert Paul Weatherwax and Penny (Hagopian) Weatherwax. On October 31, 1970 he married Katherine Blankenship. Paul retired from AK Steel after 30 years. After his retirement,...
Frances Shevella Irene Yates
Mar 1, 2026
Frances Shevella Irene Yates, 61, of Hamilton, Ohio, passed away on March 1, 2026.
Frances was a strong, spunky, and resilient woman whose love for her family was the center of her life. She was a devoted mother to Nicole (Phillip) Trumbull and Kayla (Lisa) Smith. She was also a proud and loving grandmother to Julia and Noah Trumbull, and two...
Glenn Anthony Cabacungan
Feb 28, 2026
Glenn Anthony Cabacungan passed away on February 28, 2026, at the age of 44, having embraced a life full of joyous experiences and adventurous travels. He is survived by his son Isaiah, whom he loved and was extremely pleased with, and by the love of his life, April.
“Glingo,” also affectionately known as “Ga-ling-ling,” was born in Hamilton, Ohio, on January...
Norma Lee Butner
Feb 27, 2026
Norma Lee (Wagers) Butner of Oxford, Ohio stepped into Heaven at 6:22 am on February 27, 2026. She was born in Hazard, Kentucky to Felix and Ollie (Turner) Wagers. Norma married the love of her life, William C. Butner Jr. on November 24, 1979. Together they loved and raised seven children: Paula (Bryan) Sizelove; Virginia (Charles) Anderson; Vickie (Ann) Butner;...
Carl Hubbard
Feb 26, 2026
Carl Hubbard, age 86 of Hamilton, passed away on Thursday, February 26, 2026. Carl was born breach in a one room cabin at the head of Mudlick in Manchester, Kentucky on July 6, 1939 to Willis and Nora (nee Smith) Hubbard. At the age of 17, he enlisted in the United States Navy with the blessing of his father’s signature....
Kimberly Kay Berryman
Feb 25, 2026
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Kimberly Kay Berryman, a beloved member of the Hamilton, Ohio community. Kimberly passed away peacefully at Hospice of Cincinnati in Hamilton on February 25, 2026.
Born on February 4, 1958, to Bruce and Connie Berryman, Kimberly was a 1975 graduate of Talawanda High School. She later pursued a successful career...
Jean Ellen Friend
Feb 22, 2026
Jean Ellen Friend, age 91 of Hamilton, passed away on Sunday, February 22, 2026. Jean was born in Millville, Ohio on June 26, 1934 to Walter E. and Josephine S. (nee Kramer) Gaebel. On June 26, 1953, she married Albert L. Friend and together they had four children. Sister Friend served the Lord in many capacities and most endearingly, as...
Alberta C. Spoerl
Feb 22, 2026
Alberta C. Spoerl, age 90 of Hamilton, passed away at her residence on Sunday, February 22, 2026. Alberta was born in Hamilton, Ohio on March 24, 1935 to Albert R. and Pearl V. (nee Hodge) Cox.
Alberta is survived by her children, Thomas B. Spoerl Jr. and Emily (Tim) Weller; her grandchildren, Crystal (Shawn) Helton, Sarah (Chris) Witte and Alisha (Emil)...
Kevin A. "Cowboy" Conrad
Feb 22, 2026
Kevin A. “Cowboy” Conrad, age 67 of Trenton, passed away at his residence on Sunday, February 22, 2026. He was born in Hamilton, Ohio on June 8, 1958 the son of Ray L. and Julia (Humphries) Conrad. Kevin enjoyed music, his time to himself, and when he was around others he always lit up the room.
Kevin is survived by his...


