Current Obituaries
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...
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...
Marsha J. Hamilton
Dec 1, 2024
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Marsha June (Williams) Hamilton on December 1, 2024, in Zephyrhills, Florida.
Marsha June (Williams) Hamilton was born to Inza Inez (Sexton) Williams and Drexel Eddie Williams in Middletown, Ohio on May 22, 1945. Marsha was the oldest of three children. She attended elementary school through 18 months of Business College...
Janet Routson
Nov 30, 2024
Janet L. Routson, 98, of Middletown, died on Saturday, November 30, 2024 at Spring Hills Middletown. She was born on August 12, 1926 in Springfield, Ohio to Chester and Ruth (Calhoun) Dillahunt.
Janet is survived by her daughter, Debra Harrison; grandsons, Corbit (Darla) Harrison and Michael (Sindi) Harrison; granddaughter, Lauren Harrison and several nephews and nieces.
She was preceded in death by...
David R. Warrick
Nov 30, 2024
David R. Warrick, 67, of Middletown, passed away at Atrium Medical Center on Saturday, November 30, 2024. He was born on October 8, 1957 in Middletown to parents, Russell & Margaret (Bailey) Warrick.
David worked for many years in the concrete industry. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force.
David is survived by his brother, Andy Warrick; sister, Vivian...
Ronald Manns
Nov 19, 2024
Ronald Manns, 64, of Xenia, died on November 19, 2024, at Ohio's Hospice of Butler & Warren Counties. He was born on January 29, 1960, in Middletown, OH, to John Linville and Nellie (Barker) Manns.
Ron was a Plant Supervisor at Custom Formed Products. In his free time, Ron enjoyed fishing, guns, riding Harleys, cheering for Ohio State football and the...
Ronald "Ronnie" Jones
Nov 15, 2024
Ronald "Ronnie" Jones, 88, of Middletown, died on November 15, 2024, at West Chester Hospital. He was born on March 22, 1936, in Middletown, OH to Hallie and Eileen (Renfro) Jones.
He worked for Armco Steel Corp on the railroad for 35 years, retiring in 1990.
Ronnie is survived by his wife of 68 years, Marilyn Jones; sons, Ron (Teresa) Jones, Terry...
Virginia A. Williams
Nov 15, 2024
Virginia A. Williams, 86, of Monroe, died on November 15, 2024, at Ohio's Hospice of Butler & Warren Counties. She was born on November 29, 1937, in Crockett, KY, to Elma Lyons.
Virginia is survived by her sons, Gregory A. Williams, Martin W. (Curt) Williams; daughter-in-law, Judy Williams; grandchildren, Christine (Josh) Nolan, Anthony (Adora) Williams; great grandchildren, Liam Williams, Connor Williams.
She...
Rose Marie Stiehl
Nov 15, 2024
Rose Marie Esther Stiehl, age 83, of Franklin, Ohio, died on November 15, 2024, at Ohio's Hospice of Butler & Warren Counties. She was born on June 23, 1941, to Raymond and Loretta (Rein) deSteiger in East Detroit, Michigan.
Rose Marie was principal of adult education at Middletown City Schools up until her retirement in 2012. Throughout her career, she earned...
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