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Joe Zulock

Joe Zulock

Feb 3, 2012

Joseph Anthony "Joe" Zulock, 51, of Middletown, died Friday, February 3, 2012, at home. He was born in Middletown on August 10, 1960 to parents Louis T. and Mabel S. (Manning) Zulock.Joe served his country in the United States Navy. Mr. Zulock is survived by his brothers, Mark (Donna) Zulock, Paul (TJ) Zulock, Chris Zulock, Matthew (Alice) Zulock & Mike...

Herbert J. Martin

Herbert J. Martin

Jan 29, 2012

Herbert J. Martin, 94, of Trenton, died Sunday, January 29, 2012, at his home. He was born in Lemon Township on August 2, 1917 to parents Herbert L. and Rose (Beck) Martin.Herbert was a longtime farmer in Butler County and life-member of the Farm Bureau. He was a veteran of the Army Air Force, serving as a flight engineer during...

John W. Lykins

John W. Lykins

Jan 26, 2012

John W. Lykins, 53, of Hamilton, died Thursday, January 26, 2012, at his residence. He was born in Middletown on August 7, 1958 to parents Raymond J. and Helen M. (Bartlett) Lykins.Mr. Lykins is survived by his sisters, Michelle (Richard) Adams, Leslie (Jay) Colliver & Lori (Jerry) Henning; father, Raymond J. Lykins; and 6 nieces & nephews.He was preceded in...

David B. Rusche

David B. Rusche

Jan 22, 2012

David B. Rusche, 77, of Trenton, died Sunday, January 22, 2012, at home. He was born in Marenisco, Michigan on June 25, 1934 to parents Mark Henry and Inez Marie (Day) Rusche.David worked for Armco Steel Corporation and served his country in the United States Army. Mr. Rusche is survived by his son, Stephen D. Rusche; daughter, Monica A. Singhoffer;...

Arnold C. Sponsel

Arnold C. Sponsel

Jan 22, 2012

Arnold C. Sponsel, 80, of Middletown, died Sunday, January 22, 2012, at Hospice of Butler & Warren Counties. He was born in Owingsville, Kentucky on September 8, 1931 to parents Powell and Hazel (McNabb) Sponsel.Arnold worked in maintenance at E.G. & G. Mound Applied Technologies for 12 years, retiring in 1995. He served his country in the United States Army...

Larry K. Conarroe

Larry K. Conarroe

Jan 19, 2012

Larry K. Conarroe, 74, of Middletown, died Thursday, January 19, 2012, at Atrium Medical Center. He was born in Middletown on November 9, 1937 to parents Charles C. and Mary R. (Cunningham) Conarroe.Larry worked for AK Steel for 44 years, retiring as a foreman in slab mill maintenance in 2003. He served his country in the United States Army and...

Claire E. Marshall

Claire E. Marshall

Jan 18, 2012

Claire E. Long Marshall, 59, of Middletown, died unexpectedly Wednesday, January 18, 2012, at home. She was born in Naples, Italy on December 18, 1952 to parents James and Mary (Schmidt) Long.Claire worked as a registered nurse in the area for many years, most recently at Lebanon Correctional Institution. She graduated from Fenwick High School in 1970 and went on...

George C. Reckart

George C. Reckart

Jan 13, 2012

George C. Reckart, 82, of Trenton, died Friday, January 13, 2012, at Hospice of Butler & Warren Counties. He was born in Grafton, West Virginia on November 11, 1929 to parents George E. and Mildred (Moon) Reckart.George worked at Armco Steel Corp. for 44 years, retiring as a General Foreman in 1991. He served his country in the United States...

June M. Wallace

June M. Wallace

Jan 12, 2012

June M. Wallace, 91, of Middletown, died Thursday, January 12, 2012, at Hospice of Blue Ash. She was born in Cambridge, Ohio on March 16, 1920 to parents Harry and Bay (Wilson) Fulton.June married Robert Wm. Wallace in November 1941 and they resided in Washington Court House. She was a homemaker who loved to bake & sew and she loved...

Pauline L. Schmidt

Pauline L. Schmidt

Jan 11, 2012

Pauline (Guscott) Schmidt, 96, of Mt. Pleasant Place, Monroe, died Wednesday, January 11, 2012, at Atrium Medical Center. She was born in Rochester, Ohio on April 1, 1915 to parents William George and Blanche (Reed) Guscott and grew up in Olmsted Falls, Ohio.Pauline was a graduate of Oberlin College and Western Reserve Library School. Her first position brought her to...

Ruth C. Lerch

Ruth C. Lerch

Jan 7, 2012

Ruth C. Lerch, 91, of Middletown, died Saturday, January 7, 2012, at Hillspring of Springboro. She was born in Watertown, NY on May 15, 1920 to parents J. Lloyd and Clara (Lucas) Combs.Mrs. Lerch was a member of Christ United Methodist Church. Mrs. Lerch is survived by her daughters, Leilani Honesty & Shelley Gallion; granddaughters, Tammy Honesty & her husband,...

Stratus Koutsikithis

Stratus Koutsikithis

Jan 6, 2012

Stratus Koutsikithis, 76, of Middletown, died Friday, January 6, 2012, at Atrium Medical Center. He was born in Greece on November 17, 1935 to parents Anastasios and Maria (Sofianou) Koutsikithis.Charlie was a brick mason, retiring from Armco Steel.Mr. Koutsikithis is survived by his wife, Maria (Dimitriadou) Koutsikithis; sons, George (Cynthia) Koutsikithis, Stravros Koutsikithis and daughters, Stacy (Brian) Cox, Cathy Kennedy,...

C. Richard Osborne

C. Richard Osborne

Jan 5, 2012

C. Richard "Dick" Osborne, 80, of Germantown, died Thursday, January 5, 2012, at home. He was born in Middletown on November 14, 1931 to parents Charles L. and Della (Minnix) Osborne.Dick worked in Hot Strip Maintenance at Armco Steel for 46 years, retiring in 1994. He was a member of Franklin First United Methodist Church, past chairman of Franklin First...

Shirley R.  Townsend

Shirley R. Townsend

Jan 4, 2012

Shirley R. "Buddy" Townsend, 81, of Middletown died on January 4, 2012, at Miami Valley Hospital. He was born in Middletown, on March 21, 1930 to parents Lemon and Ruby (Burgher) Townsend. Shirley served his country in the United States Army from 03/12/1957 to 05/11/1959.Mr. Townsend was an Instrument Technician for the Sorg-Bay West Paper Company. He was a member...

Alice M. Agoston

Alice M. Agoston

Jan 3, 2012

Alice Marie Thatcher Agoston, 77, of Middletown, passed away peacefully in her sleep with her devoted husband of 56 years, John P. Agoston, at her side on Tuesday, January 3, 2012. She was the daughter of the late Paul E. Thatcher & Mary K. Thatcher and sister of the late Perry D. Thatcher, all of Middletown and Dr. Arthur K....

Herbert J Cottrell

Herbert J Cottrell

Jan 3, 2012

Herbert J Cottrell, 85, of Middletown, died Tuesday, January 3, 2012, at Garden Manor Retirement Village. He was born in Middletown on August 3, 1926 to parents Lorenzo and Hattie (Hill) Cottrell.Herbert worked as a benefits clerk for Armco Steel Corp. for over 20 years. He served his country in the United States Army and Navy during both World War...

Dr. George D. Smith

Dr. George D. Smith

Dec 28, 2011

Dr. George D. Smith, 92, of Middletown, died Wednesday, December 28, 2011, at Atrium Medical Center. He was born in Hamilton on April 18, 1919 to parents Walter and Elizabeth (Laytart) Smith.Dr. Smith was a local physician for over 50 years, retiring in 1993. He was a member of the American Medical Association and served his country in the United...

Frank Caudill

Frank Caudill

Dec 27, 2011

Frank Caudill, went to be with the Lord on December 27, 2011. He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Carol Caudill; 2 daughters, Sarah Caudill Blazier & Karen Caudill Glass; 5 sons, Frank Jr, Ivis, John, Paul & Doug Caudill; 15 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren.Funeral Service will be held Saturday, December 31, 2011 at 10:00 am at...

Ruth Elaine James

Ruth Elaine James

Dec 24, 2011

Ruth Elaine James, 91, of Middletown, Ohio, died on Dec. 24, 2011 at Hospice of Butler & Warren Counties. She was born in Royal Oak, Michigan on June 10, 1920 to parents Hilmer T. and Ruth E. (Davis) Leaf. Ruth served in the United States Navy and was a Secretary for GM-Pontiac in Michigan. She was a Member of WAVES...

Patrick  H. Rossi

Patrick H. Rossi

Dec 23, 2011

Patrick (Pat) H. Rossi, Jr., 66, of Middletown, died Friday, December 23, 2011, at home. He was born in Middletown, Ohio on June 22, 1945 to parents Patrick H. Rossi Sr. and Marjorie (Hightower) Rossi Lewis.Pat served his country in the United States Army and was an accountant for ARMCO. Mr. Rossi is survived by his wife, Pam; sons, Tony...

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