Obituaries

Michael Dean James

Michael Dean James

Mar 20, 2024

Michael "Mike" Dean James, Sr., passed away on March 20, 2024, at the age of 69.  He was born on December 18, 1954, to Jimmy and Glenna (nee Hudson) James. He was a graduate of Koshonong High School in Missouri.  He served in the US Navy from 1973 to 1976. After the Navy he went to work as a mechanic....

Barbara J Shollenbarger

Barbara J Shollenbarger

Feb 17, 2024

Barbara Jean Shollenbarger, formerly of Hamilton, Ohio, passed away at her home in Espyville, PA on February 17, 2024, at the age of 66.  She was born in Hamilton, Ohio on February 18, 1957, to John and Rita (Messal) Shollenbarger. Barbara was a retiree of Beckett Paper. She enjoyed gardening, NASCAR, her dogs, birdwatching, jewelry making and her 1988 Chevy...

Betty J Rinella

Betty J Rinella

Feb 16, 2024

Betty Joan Rinella, of Columbus formerly of Hamilton, passed away on February 16, 2024, at Mt. Carmel St. Ann’s Hospital in Columbus at the age of 85. She was born on April 22, 1938, in Hamilton, Ohio to the late Edward William and Clara (nee Egbert) Seegers. Betty, a graduate of Hamilton High School, soon after met and married James...

Joan M Fackey

Joan M Fackey

Feb 6, 2024

Joan Marie (Lander) Fackey, of Hanover Township, matriarch of the Fackey Family. Passed away Tuesday, February 6, 2024. She was born on September 6, 1930, in Hamilton, Ohio, the oldest of 6 children and the only daughter of the late Russell H and Tabiatha (nee Hibbard) Lander. She grew up during the great depression, was educated in Parochial schools and...

Donald L Henes, Jr.

Donald L Henes, Jr.

Feb 2, 2024

Donald L. Henes, Jr., beloved husband, father and grandfather passed away at his home surrounded by family on February 2, 2024, at the age of 82.  



Donald was born on August 13, 1941, in Hamilton, Ohio to Donald L. Sr., and Ruth (nee Hoffman) Henes.  Donald served in the US Army and after getting back from leave and before leaving...

Ramiro Medina Solorio

Ramiro Medina Solorio

Jan 26, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Ramiro Medina Solorio of Lebanon, Ohio. on January 26, 2024, at the age of 38.  Ramiro was born on November 1, 1985, in Morelia Michoacan, Mexico to Ramiro Medina Toledo and Fidelia Solorio Regalado. 

Ramiro loved sports and he enjoyed playing soccer with his friends.  He especially loved his Mexican...

Robert Craycraft

Robert Craycraft

Jan 22, 2024

Robert C. Craycraft, of Hamilton, passed away on January 22, 2024 at the age of 82.  He was born on April 17, 1941 in Covington, Kentucky to Wanda Cross and Robert A. Craycraft. 



He worked as a Chef for area restaurants for many years.  His last job was working for O’Reily Auto driving parts to area businesses. 

Survived by daughter: Rhonda (John...

Janet Lee Brown

Janet Lee Brown

Jan 7, 2024

 

Janet Lee (nee Berry) Brown, of Hamilton, passed away on January 7, 2024, at the age of 83.  She was born in Hamilton, Ohio on June 30, 1940, to Elmer and Helen (nee Hinkle) Berry.  She married James E. Brown, and they were blessed with four children: Teresa, Wanda, James, and Christopher.  Janet had a love of music, especially...

Donna J Cropenbaker

Donna J Cropenbaker

Jan 2, 2024

Donna Jean Cropenbaker passed away on Jan. 2, 2024, at the age of 81.  She was born in Hamilton Ohio to Robert C & Eva (Hoelle) Sehlhorst.  Donna graduated from Notre Dame High School & then worked part-time for the telephone company, while being a part-time stay at home mom. She went to work for Ohio Casualty as an insurance...

David Lee Johnson

David Lee Johnson

Dec 8, 2023

It is with heavy hearts, filled with both sorrow and gratitude, that we bid farewell to a beloved husband, brother, and friend. David Johnson, a talented woodworker and skilled steelworker, left us after a short illness on December 8, 2023 at the age of 71. His passing has left an indelible void in the hearts of all who knew and...

Richard A. Huls

Richard A. Huls

Nov 27, 2023

Richard A. Huls, of Indianapolis formerly of Hamilton passed away on November 27, 2023 at the age of 87. He was born on March 5, 1936 in Hamilton Ohio the only child of Eugene "Gene" and Celia (nee Rapp) Huls. He joined the US Army and served from June 25, 1956 to June 24, 1959 serving 1 year and 4...

Virginia Lou Oliver

Virginia Lou Oliver

Nov 7, 2023

Virginia Oliver, passed away on November 7, 2023 at the age of 83. She was born on May 14, 1940 in Lakewood, Ohio to the late Leonard I and Olive E (Boyd) Hudson. She married William "Bill" E. Oliver. Virginia had a bright personality and could also be a spit fire. For the past few years she was battling dimentia...

Jay Neil Stricker

Jay Neil Stricker

Nov 5, 2023

Jay Neil Sticker, of Hamilton, passed away on Sunday, November 5, 2023, at the age of 84. He was born in Hamilton, Ohio on June 29, 1939, to Herbert & Celia (Beyer) Stricker. During his younger years, Jay earned the impressive achievement of becoming an Eagle Scout. He was a huge fan of the Cincinnati Reds and Bengals. Jay loved...

Kenneth E Brewer

Kenneth E Brewer

Nov 1, 2023

Kenneth Edward Brewer of McAllen, Texas, and formerly of Butler County, Ohio, died peacefully in his sleep on November 1, 2023. He was 94 years old.Ken was born on May 25, 1929, in Hamilton, Ohio, to Orville Edward Brewer and Lillie Bell (Ward) Brewer. Ken was raised in Butler County and graduated from Seven Mile High School in 1947. In...

Marilyn Pat McCarty

Marilyn Pat McCarty

Oct 4, 2023

Marilyn Pat McCarty (Sackenheim) of Hamilton, passed away surrounded by her loving family on October 4, 2023, at the age of 97. She was born on August 5, 1926, the daughter of Herman and Jeanette (Clemens) Sackenheim. Pat married Walter O. McCarty on December 24, 1946, and they were blessed with four children: Penny, Larry, Walter and Donna. Pat and...

Patricia M. Hume

Patricia M. Hume

Sep 27, 2023

Patricia M. (nee Timmer) Hume passed away on September 27, 2023, at the age of 75. She was born on September 21, 1948, in Hamilton Ohio to the late Robert W. Timmer and Flossie (nee Crawford) Davis. Pat was married to Joseph Hume on August 1, 1968. They were blessed with 4 children: Joseph, Tracy, Casey and Cody. Pat worked...

Ruth E Stanton

Ruth E Stanton

Sep 2, 2023

Ruth E. (Grathwohl) Stanton, age 75 0f Hamilton, passed away Saturday, September 2, 2023. She was born in Hamilton on April 26, 1948, the daughter of Donald B. and Dorothy M. (Wertz) Grathwohl. Ruth was a 1966 graduate of Talawanda High School, had been employed at Ohio Casualty and also had been employed with both the Hamilton and Fairfield Municipal...

Sharon M Scrimizzi

Sharon M Scrimizzi

Sep 1, 2023

Sharon M Scrimizzi, age 74, of Hamilton, passed away Friday, September 1, 2023. She was the daughter of Matthew and Virginia (Jones) Scrimizzi born in Hamilton on October 31, 1948. Sharon was a graduate of Badin High School, had been employed at Ohio Casuality for 20 years, had been an active member of St. Peter in Chains Choir for many...

Justin C Wolf

Justin C Wolf

Aug 21, 2023

Justin C Wolf, age 40, of Hamilton passed away Monday, August 21, 2023. Celebration of Life will be Sunday, September 10, 2023 from 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM at the Michael J Colligan Lodge, 20 New London Road, Hamilton, OH 5013 Sunday, September 10, 2023 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM Michael J. Colligan Lodge

Barbara Ann Stellato

Barbara Ann Stellato

Aug 20, 2023

Barbara Ann Stellato, age 54, of Hamilton, passed away Sunday, August 20, 2023. Services are pending.

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