Current Obituaries
Michael D. Presta
Jan 1, 2025
Michael D. Presta, 77, of Middletown, Ohio, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, January 1, 2025 at Atrium Medical Center. He was born in Middletown on November 23, 1947 to parents, Michael and Anna (Sora) Presta, both of whom preceded him in death.
Before retiring, Mike worked as a construction engineer. He was a part of a special group of friends called "The...
Charles C. Fetters
Dec 30, 2024
DUE TO WEATHER CONDITIONS THE VISITATION AND SERVICE FOR MR. FETTERS HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED FOR THURSDAY, JANUARY 9, 2025
Charles C. Fetters, 80, of Centerville, passed away on Monday, December 30, 2024 at Miami Valley Hospital South. He was born in Decatur, Ohio on September 16, 1944 to parents, Julius and Mary Frances (Schwallie) Fetters.
Charles was a graduate of Russellville High...
Shelby L. Guthman
Dec 26, 2024
Shelby Lee Guthman,18, of Monroe, passed away on Thursday, December 26, 2024 at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, surrounded by the love of her family. She was born in Kettering on January 13, 2006 to parents, Robert and Michelle A. (Swartzel) Guthman.
Shelby liked to bake and paint and enjoyed spending time outdoors, whether she playing softball, camping, tubing or swimming....
Ted W. Karchner, Jr.
Dec 25, 2024
With great sadness we announce the passing of Ted W. Karchner, Jr age 91 on Dec 25, 2024, at Mt. Pleasant Retirement Community, Monroe, Ohio.
Ted was born in Middletown, Ohio on July 3, 1933 to Ted W. Karchner, Sr and Dorothy Helvern Karchner. He graduated from Middletown High School in 1951 and participated in the Middie Swim team and earned...
Cheryl A. Landen
Dec 24, 2024
Cheryl A. (Shafor) Landen, 69, of Middletown, passed away on Tuesday, December 24, 2024 at Atrium Medical Center. She was born in Dayton on May 10, 1955 to parents, James Sr. and Janet (Pflanzer) Shafor.
Cheryl earned her Bachelor's degree in education and enjoyed a short career as a teacher and small business owner before dedicating her remaining years to her...
Carol Sue Short
Dec 23, 2024
Carol Sue Short, 71, of Middletown, passed away on Monday, December 23, 2024 at Atrium Medical Center. She was born in Middletown on February 12, 1953 to parents, Jack Frisby and Ida McMillan.
Carol devoted her time to making a loving home for her family.
Carol is survived by her sons, Michael Zinck, Andrew Zinck & Chris Brown; sister, Linda McMillan; and...
Marguerite F. Amatulli
Dec 22, 2024
Marguerite F. Amatulli, 95, of Franklin Township, passed away on Sunday, December 22, 2024 at her home, surrounded by the love of her family. She was born in Hamilton on January 8, 1929 to parents, Frank and Concetta "Katie" (Rizzo) Milillo.
Marguerite devoted her time to making a loving home for her family. She was a woman of strong faith and...
Lawrence A. "Larry" Pratt
Dec 21, 2024
Lawrence A. “Larry” Pratt, age 86, of Middletown, passed away on Saturday, December 21, 2024, at Bickford Senior Living in Middletown. Larry was born in Middletown on April 5, 1938, the son of Glenn E. and Mildred C. (Kramer) Pratt. He lived in Middletown his entire life. He was a graduate of Bishop Fenwick High School and employed for many...
Robert E. Kash
Dec 20, 2024
DUE TO WEATHER CONDITIONS, VISITATION AND SERVICE FOR MR. KASH HAVE BEEN RESCHEDULED FOR WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 8, 2025.
Robert E. Kash, 90, of Monroe, passed away on December 20, 2024 at Atrium Medical Center. He was born on June 9, 1934 in Wolfe Co., Kentucky to Otis & Lillian (Dean) Kash.
Bob served our country in the US Army at Fort Knox...
Dallas Sturgill
Dec 20, 2024
Ernest "Dallas" Sturgill, 81, of Madison Township, passed away on Friday, December 20, 2024 at Miami Valley Hospital. He was born in Middletown on January 26, 1943 to parents, Ernest and Anna (Frazier) Sturgill.
Dallas worked as a welder/fabricator for Armco Steel Corp. He was a devoted Christian and member of University Baptist Church. Dallas was a "jack of all trades"...
Lois B. Jestice
Dec 19, 2024
Lois B. Jestice, 88, of Carlisle, passed away Thursday, December 19, 2024 at The Enclave of Springboro, surrounded by the love of her family. She was born in Middletown on October 15, 1936 to the late, Granville and Livia C. (Smallwood) Kidd.
In addition to her parents, Lois was preceded in death by her sister, Jean Hall; and brothers, Rodney Kidd...
Mark A. Combs
Dec 17, 2024
Mark A. Combs, 68, of Franklin Township, passed away on Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at Kettering Health Main Campus. He was born in Middletown on November 15, 1956 to the late, Charles and Fern Lucille (Stanley) Combs.
Mark worked as a pipe fitter with Local 392. He loved to golf and was a 20 year member of Wildwood Golf Club. He...
William M. Forrester
Dec 16, 2024
William M. “Mike” Forrester, 83, of Franklin, transitioned from his earthly life to his eternal reward surrounded by his loving family on Monday, December 16, 2024, at Atrium Medical Center.
Mike was born January 4, 1941, to parents William and Elaine (Bennett) Forrester in Alton, Illinois, both of whom preceded him in death.
Following in his father’s footsteps, Mike worked in the...
Nadine B. Raiche
Dec 12, 2024
Nadine B. Raiche, 87, of Middletown, passed away on Thursday, December 12, 2024 at Spring Hills Middletown. She was born in Watervliet, New York on March 15, 1937 to parents, Merl and Edith (Greene) Bradbury.
Nadine earned her Bachelor's degree in Education at Russell Sage College, where she was a member of Delta Kappa Gamma sorority. She had a long, fulfilling...
Dr. Joan M. Watkins
Dec 12, 2024
Dr. Joan Marie Watkins, 81, of Tampa, Florida passed away on Thursday, December 12, 2024, surrounded by the love of family in Middletown, Ohio. She was born in Anderson, Indiana on March 9, 1943 to parents, Rev. Curtis and Dorothy (Beckett) Watkins, both of whom preceded her in death.
After growing up in Wheeling, West Virginia and Inspired by a lifelong...
Robert "Jake" Lowman
Dec 9, 2024
Robert "Jake" Lowman, 37, of Cape Coral, Florida, passed away on Monday, December 9, 2024. He was born in Middletown on September 16, 1987.
Jake graduated from Middletown High School in 2006. He loved to be outdoors so a career in landscaping was a perfect fit. He worked for Lewis Horticulture and Lowman Landscaping. He was an avid fan of all...
Bonnie J. Finley
Dec 9, 2024
Bonnie Jean Finley, 92, of Middletown, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 9, 2024 at Spring Hills Middletown. She was born in Hinton, West Virginia on August 7, 1932 to parents, Edgar R. and Emma K. (Cox) Turner.
Bonnie grew up in West Virginia with 7 brothers and sisters. She married Richard Finley, who was the kindest man and she loved...
John D. Flower
Dec 7, 2024
John D. Flower, 80, of Monroe, passed away Saturday, December 7, 2024, at Ohio's Hospice of Butler and Warren Counties. He was born on April 22, 1944 in Middletown, to parents, Newton W. and Vivian F. (Grubb) Flower, both of whom preceded him in death.
John was a school teacher and tutor at Oneida Schools in Middletown, retiring in 1995 after...
Mary E. Spears
Dec 6, 2024
Mary Elaine Spears, a cherished Aunt and Sister to many, as well as a devoted wife to her late husband George, passed away peacefully surrounded by loving family members, on December 6, 2024, at the age of 72. Born on April 17 1952, in Warren, Ohio, Mary lived in Springboro, Ohio. Mary graduated from Middletown High School, and after graduation,...
Stephen E. Stine
Dec 6, 2024
Stephen E. Stine, 72, of Middletown, passed away on Friday, December 6, 2024 at Atrium Medical Center. He was born in Middletown on November 25, 1952 to parents, Eugene and Ruby (Brandenburg) Stine, both of whom preceded him in death.
Stephen worked for Akers Packaging for 43 years, retiring as a shipping supervisor. He enjoyed being outdoors, whether it was riding...
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