Current Obituaries
Myrtle Slone
Mar 27, 2025
Myrtle Slone, 97, formerly of Middletown, passed away on Thursday, March 27, 2025 at Heritage House Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center in Connersville, Indiana. She was born in Burdine, Kentucky on December 17, 1927 to parents, Joe and Armintia (Bridgeman) Leedy.
Myrtle had worked for the Butler County Treasurer's Office in the tax department, retiring in 1990. She was a devoted member...
Tina Newlin
Mar 23, 2025
Christine “Tina” Newlin passed away on Sunday March 23, 2025. She was born December 19, 1943, in Bennettsville, SC to parents Ansel and Christine (Cook) Rogers.
She is survived by her husband of almost 60 years Joseph Newlin, her son John (Susan) Newlin, their sons Jack and Scott, her daughter Sarah (Brad) Sims, their daughter Delainie and granddaughter Ella, her son...
Robert D. Stanton
Mar 22, 2025
Robert D. "Bob" Stanton, 88, of Middletown, passed away on Saturday, March 22, 2025 at Hawthorn Glen Senior Living Campus. He was born in Middletown on August 6, 1936 to parents, Ralph and Alice (Campbell) Stanton.
Bob was the owner/operator of Stanton Electric, which he passed on to his son when he retired in 1996. He had served in the Air...
Charles E. Witters
Mar 21, 2025
Charles E. "Chuck" Witters, 86, of Madison Township, passed away on Friday, March 21, 2025 at home, surrounded by the love of his family. He was born in Middletown on August 28, 1938 to Harry and Lucille (Williamson) Witters, both of whom preceded him in death.
Chuck had worked for Armco Steel Corp, retiring from East Processing after 31 years with...
Frank Pressler
Mar 19, 2025
Frank Pressler, 85, formerly of Middletown, Ohio, passed away on Wednesday, March 19, 2025 at Bethesda North Hospital. Born in Middletown, Ohio, on February 16, 1940 to parents, Earl and Genevieve (Knorr) Pressler, Frank lived a life marked by true kindness, heartfelt generosity and complete devotion to those around him.
Frank proudly served his country in the United States Army and...
Larry R. Reed
Mar 17, 2025
Larry R. "Jeep" Reed, 71, of Madison Township, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, March 17, 2025 at home. He was born in Hamilton on October 2, 1953 to parents, Arthur and Colleen (Moore) Reed, both of whom preceded him in death.
Jeep had worked at Armco/AK Steel, retiring in 2006 after 34 years of service. He loved to be outdoors, whether...
Ella Louise Malarkey
Mar 15, 2025
Ella Louise Nixon Malarkey, 90, peacefully passed away in her sleep on the morning of March 15, 2025, at Ohio Living Mt. Pleasant in Monroe, Ohio. She lived a life rich of purpose and love and leaves behind a legacy as a devoted wife, mother, sister, aunt, daughter, teacher, and trailblazer. Born in Birmingham, PA, on May 12, 1934, to...
George G. Crout
Mar 15, 2025
George G. Crout, 71, of Wayne Township, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, March 15, 2025 at home. He was born in Middletown on June 8, 1953 to parents, John and Nancy (Witt) Crout.
George had worked as a maintenance mechanic at Jim Beam. He loved being outdoors, especially when he was fishing.
Most of all, George loved his family and he will...
Jennifer Kash-Miller
Mar 14, 2025
Jennifer Kash-Miller, 67, of Trenton, died on March 14, 2025 at Otterbein-Middletown. She was born on May 6,1957 to Owen and Venal (Garrett) Kash.
Jennifer is survived by her cousins & many friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her only son, Zachary David Miller; brother, Barry Kash; grandparents, Norman & Dolly Kash, English & Rhetta Lee Garrett.
Visitation will be...
Thomas Stephen Osust
Mar 13, 2025
Thomas Stephen Osust, 88, of Monroe, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on March 13, 2025 at Ohio Living Mt. Pleasant. He was born on December 21, 1936 to Ignos and Josephine (Gaston) Osust in Middletown, OH.
Tom graduated from Bishop Fenwick High School. After graduation he was employed at Armco Steel. He took leave from work to...
Edward E. "Gene" Noble
Mar 12, 2025
Edward Eugene Noble 63, of Middletown, died on March 12, 2025. He was born on April 16, 1961 in Middletown, OH to Edward and Martha (Ross) Noble.
Gene was a proud graduate of Middletown High School class of 1979. He discovered a great interest in his drafting class, which lead to his long engineering career. He worked in engineering for 45...
Robert Kent Simpson
Mar 8, 2025
Robert "Bob" Simpson, 86, of Trenton, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 8, 2025. Born July 21, 1938, in Middletown, Ohio, to Minnie and Earl Simpson, Bob lived a full and vibrant life dedicated to family, country, and his community. He was preceded in death by his parents and is survived by his wife, Barbara Simpson and sister, Susan...
Hugh D. "Hughie" Gingerich II
Mar 8, 2025
Hugh David "Hughie" Gingerich II, age 61, passed away on Saturday, March 8, 2025 with his family by his side. Born in Dayton, Ohio on March 20, 1963, he was a longtime resident of Middletown.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Hugh David Gingerich and Shirley Ann (Wilson) Lappen; his daughter, Jessica Gingerich; and his brother, Frank Gingerich.
Hughie is...
Donald E. Smith
Mar 7, 2025
Donald E. Smith passed away peacefully on March 7, 2025. Don lived a full, long and active life all the way up to 92 years old. This may be the second time a Death Certificate has been issued to Donald E. Smith. The story goes that, at, or around the age of five, our Father lay in a hospital bed...
Patricia M. Mack
Mar 7, 2025
Patricia M. Mack, 92, of Middletown, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 7, 2025. She was born in Hammond, Indiana on January 19, 1933 to parents, Walter and Mary Ruby (O'Sullivan) Portz.
Patricia and Jim, her husband of 66 years, were devoted to their family and created a welcoming home where their loved ones were cherished.
Patricia is survived by her sons,...
Larry L. Wegley
Mar 4, 2025
Larry L. Wegley, 89, of Middletown, went to be with the Lord on March 4, 2025 at Bickford of Middletown. He was born in New Lebanon, Ohio to parents, Bernard and Claribel Wegley.
Larry graduated from Dixie High School and learned the meat cutting trade. He worked for Erbaugh's market, NCR, International Harvester, Moose Lodge and Navistar. Larry loved playing pool,...
Danny L. Songer
Mar 4, 2025
Danny L. Songer, 63, of Franklin Township, passed away on Tuesday, March 4, 2025 at Atrium Medical Center. He was born in Modesto, California on January 11, 1962 to parents, Carl and Mary N. (Borges) Songer.
Danny's wit, charm, no-nonsense way of life, long stubborn streak and willingness to help anyone whose path he crossed, will be remembered and missed by...
Judy Downs
Mar 2, 2025
Judy Downs, 80, of Middletown, passed away on Sunday, March 2, 2025 at her residence. She was born in Middletown on September 14, 1944 to parents, Kenneth and Dorothy C. (Morton) Vance.
Judy had worked in the Medical Transcription department of Middletown Regional Hospital. She was a member of Community Harvest Church in Germantown.
Above all, Judy loved her family. especially her...
Harry O. Harrison
Mar 2, 2025
Harry O. Harrison, 77, of Middletown, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, March 2, 2025 at home. He was born in New Canton, Illinois on April 2, 1947 to parents, Harvey and Bessie (Mixer) Harrison.
Harry worked in facility maintenance for Grace Baptist Church. He had served his country in the United States Air Force.
Harry is survived by his loving wife, Roberta...
Lynne H. Freund
Feb 28, 2025
Lynne H. Freund, 80, of Middletown, Ohio passed away on Friday, February 28, 2025 at home, surrounded by the love of her family. She was born in Pittsburgh, PA, the youngest of six children to Frank P. and Hazel E. (Engemann) Heidenreich.
Lynne graduated from Perry High School in Pittsburgh before earning her Bachelor's and Master's degrees from Miami University. She...
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