Hamilton

Jordis “Jordie” Hamilton, 82, a lifelong resident of Butler who was well-known and loved in the community, passed away on Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2023.

She was born in Butler on Nov. 11, 1940, and was the daughter of the late George and Ellen (Johnston) Ludwig.

Jordie was primarily known in Butler for being an active member of St. Paul Roman Catholic Church for over 40 years, serving multiple roles such as altar server, reader, and Sunday school teacher.

She was also known as a former Judo instructor at the Butler YMCA from the 1970s to early 1990s, and was a fourth degree black belt in the sport.

Jordie played a pivotal role in legitimizing the women’s division in American Judo through her impressive accomplishments at South Hills Judo Club in Pittsburgh, winning multiple international championships and various trophies and medals over several decades. She also put on numerous Judo demonstrations in the late 1960s before WWWF matches, and was affiliated with several professional wrestlers from that time period. To commemorate her many achievements, she was inducted into the Butler Sports Hall of Fame in 1979, as a testament to her hard work and excellence.

She is survived by her son, Kim Hamilton.

HAMILTON — Family and friends of Jordis “Jordie” Hamilton, who died Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2023, will be received from 5 to 7 p.m. Sunday at SPENCER D. GEIBEL FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, 140 New Castle Road, Butler.

A blessing service will immediately follow in the funeral home.

Burial will be held privately.

Please visit www.spencerdgeibel.com.

Please sign the guest book at www.butlereagle.com.