Current Obituaries
Elaine J. Slama
Aug 29, 2023
Elaine Janet Slama (Shearwood) passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 29, 2023 at the age of 86. She was born on November 10, 1936 in New Rochelle, NY to Anne (Mueller) and William Shearwood. The second of two daughters, she was raised in Bayside, NY, and graduated from Bayside High School with honors in 1955.
She married Jerry Slama...
Pete H. Stilianos
Aug 24, 2023
Pete H. Stilianos, 80, of Monroe, passed away on Thursday, August 24, 2023 at Ohio Living Mt. Pleasant. He was born in Piraeus, Greece on March 7, 1943 to parents, Spiro and Fotini Hatjistilianos.
Pete had worked for Armco Steel Corp for 32 years, retiring as a foreman in 2001. Following that he worked part-time for Guyler Buick/Pierson Automotive...
Hope Claire Mitchell
Aug 23, 2023
Hope Claire Mitchell, age 94, of Middletown, passed away on Wednesday, August 23, 2023 after a brief stay at Hillspring Skilled Nursing Facility.
Hope was the wife of Donald; mother of Jeffrey, Jennifer, John and Jay; grandmother of Bill, Kris, Erin, Adam, Sara, Matt, Josh, Evan, Elizabeth, Zach, Jacob (Alissa) and Noah (Natalie); great grandmother of Caleb, Collin,...
Belvin James Collins
Aug 22, 2023
Belvin James Collins, 90, of Trenton, passed away on Tuesday, August 22, 2023 at his home. He was born in Jackson, Kentucky on September 3, 1932, one of eight sons born to parents, John & Evalee (Spencer) Collins.
Belvin was a veteran of the United States Army. He retired as a foreman for Smokey Inc., after over 40 years...
Kenneth Dale Doyle, Sr.
Aug 22, 2023
Kenneth Dale Doyle, Sr., 80, of Middletown, passed away on Tuesday, August 22, 2023 at the Dayton VA Medical Center. He was born in Middletown on January 14, 1943 to parents, Charles and Gladys (Ballinger) Doyle.
Ken was a skilled carpenter and craftsman who loved to build things and was fortunate enough to make that his life's work. He...
Norman R. Higham
Aug 20, 2023
Norman R. Higham, 91, died on Sunday, August 20, 2023 at Ohio Living Mt. Pleasant. He spent most of his life in Middletown and graduated from Middletown High School. He then joined the U.S. Air Force, where he served for four years. Following the military, Norm graduated from University of Dayton and became an engineer. He worked for General...
Scott R. Nein
Aug 19, 2023
Scott R. Nein, former State Senator and Community Leader, passed away Saturday, August 19, 2023 at his residence. He was preceded in death by his parents, Richard C. and Betty Lou (Finlay) Nein, who instilled in their sons at the earliest of age, the values of friendship, community and service.
Senator Nein is survived by his loving wife of...
Terri Ann Dunn
Aug 18, 2023
Terri Ann Dunn, 63, of Middletown, passed away on Friday, August 18, 2023 at her residence. She was born in Silver Bay, Minnesota on February 10, 1960 to parents, Donald L. and Wanda (Hall) Dunn. both of who preceded her in death.
Terri worked through Kforce to fill in for professional staff as needed. Terri enjoyed scrapbooking, cross-stitching and...
Angela C. Bays
Aug 17, 2023
Angela C. Bays, 47, of Middletown, died on Thursday, August 17, 2023 at Miami Valley Hospital. She was born in Middletown on July 30, 1976 to parents, Kevin and Reva (Perkins) Bays, both of who preceded her in death.
Angela is survived by her son, Matthew Bays; brothers, Joseph (Heather) Grutt & Kevin Bays; and half-brother, Bryan Bays.
Private...
Donna J. Holweger
Aug 13, 2023
Donna J. Holweger, 72, of Middletown, passed away on Sunday, August 13, 2023 at Ohio's Hospice of Butler & Warren Counties. She was born in Middletown on July 15, 1951 to parents, Harley and Fay (Downing) Williams.
Donna had worked as a computer operator for Middletown Regional Hospital, retiring in 1990.
Donna loved her family and will be greatly...
Erick Tyler Hall
Aug 11, 2023
Erick Tyler Hall, 37, of Germantown, passed away on Friday, August 11, 2023 at Kettering Medical Center. He was born in Middletown on May 19, 1986.
Erick loved his work with Valley View High School as site coordinator for the Athletic Department. He was always a committed supporter of The OSU and Cincinnati Bengals football programs.
He was...
Garrett A. Teets
Aug 10, 2023
Garrett A. Teets, 31, of Middletown, passed away on Thursday, August 10, 2023 . He was born on April 8, 1992 in Middletown, OH to Derrick Teets and Amy (Vanlandingham) Day.
Garrett is survived by his father, Derrick (Jami) Teets; mother Amy Day; brother, Austin (Shelby) Teets; nephew, Denver Teets; cousin, Eric Vanlandingham; and grandparents, George & Marilyn Vanlandingham.
He was...
Mary C. Fenton
Aug 10, 2023
Mary Fenton 94, of Lebanon, died August 10, 2023, at Otterbein-Lebanon Senior Life Community. She was born on September 16, 1928 in, Middletown, OH to LaFayette and Margaret (Brannon) Curtis.
She was an executive secretary for Diamond International.
Mary is survived by her daughter, Donna (Paul) Goodwin; grandchildren, Matthew Chambers, Eric Fenton, Davey Fenton; four great grandchildren; brother, Robert...
Loretta "Betty" Stapleton
Aug 8, 2023
Loretta "Betty" Stapleton 82, of Hamilton, died August 8, 2023, at Ohio's Hospice of Butler & Warren Counties. She was born on Friday, October 11, 1940, in Dingus, KY to Roy and Beatrice (Williams) Gilliam.
Loretta is survived by her daughter, Marcia Snively; son, Michael (Kathy) Stapleton; grandchildren, Natalie (Brant) Center, Hannah Snively, Joshua (Angela) Stapleton, Justin (Taylor) Stapleton;...
James Moreland
Aug 5, 2023
James E. Moreland, Sr. 89, of Lebanon, died on August 5, 2023, at UC West Chester Hospital. He was born on August 3, 1934, in Stanton, KY to James and Irene (Whisman) Moreland.
James had an unrivaled zest for life and squeezed all that he could from every day that he was given. His earliest memories, age three, were...
Charles Ray Fritts
Aug 5, 2023
Charles Fritts 86, of Middletown, died August 5, 2023, at Ohio's Hospice of Butler & Warren Counties. He was born on July 6, 1937, in Crab Orchard, KY to Charlie and Della (Hopkins) Fritts.
He worked for Local Union 534 for 50 years and was an avid sports fan. Charles was a hunter, fisherman, gardener and loved to mow...
Aaron D. Hagan
Aug 5, 2023
Aaron Hagan 76, of Middletown, died on Saturday, August 05, 2023, at Christ Hospital. He was born on Thursday, November 07, 1946, in Middletown, OH to Oscar A. and M. Josephine (Burton) Hagan.
He worked for Armco Steel Corp for over 30 years. Aaron served in the United States Army and in 2017 he flew on the Honor Flight...
Darlene Theiss
Aug 4, 2023
Darlene Theiss 84, of Middletown, died on August 4, 2023 at her residence. She was born on September 19, 1938 in Middletown, OH to Lee and Josephine (Kallick) Schooley.
Darlene was a secretary at Interstate Folding Box. She enjoyed travelling, going to the casino and being a homemaker.
Darlene is survived by her son,...
Patricia M. Moore
Aug 4, 2023
Patricia Mary (Corless) Moore, 92, of Monroe, passed away peacefully early Friday morning, August 4, 2023, at Ohio Living Mt. Pleasant. She was born on August 27, 1930, to Patrick and Nora Corless, in New York City, New York. The first of five children, Patricia graduated from The Villa Maria Academy in 1948. After graduating, Pat went on to...
Anthony "Tony" Shepherd
Aug 3, 2023
Anthony "Tony" Shepherd, 71, of Wayne Township, passed away on Thursday, August 3, 2023 at home, surrounded by the love of his family. He was born in Middletown on April 16, 1952 to parents, Goble & Gracie (Combs) Shepherd, both of who preceded him in death.
Tony was a strong willed, self-made man who co-founded S & S Construction...
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