OBITUARIES

Feb 18, 2009

John C. Martin III, 40, of Middletown, died Wednesday, February 18, 2009, at Atrium Medical Center. He was born in Middletown on September 10, 1968 to parents John C. and De Ann (Hollenbaugh) Martin Jr.John worked as an electrician for AK Steel. He is survived by his parents; brother, Jared (Josie) Martin; aunts, Joan (Jim) Lindsay and Sally Hunter; uncle,...

Feb 13, 2009

Debra Jo Wells, 48, of Middletown, died Friday, February 13, 2009, at Atrium Medical Center. She was born in Middletown on May 1, 1960 to parents Sidney Ray and Mary Catherine (Doughman) Roberson Sr.Debra was a great mother and grandmother. She was very loved and will be greatly missed by her two daughters, Carrie Roberson and Amanda Wells; her mother,...

Feb 13, 2009

Charles Melvin "Mel" Steele, 87, of Franklin, died Friday, February 13, 2009, at Kensington Place. He was born in Middletown, on April 12, 1921 to parents Armor "AJ" and Bertha (Stahley) Steele.Mel was the head of the Carpenter/Tin Shop at Armco and retired in 1982 after 44 years of service. He was a lifetime member of the American Bowling Congress,...

Feb 11, 2009

Mary O'Neill, 90, of Middletown, died Wednesday, February 11, 2009, at Cedarview Healthcare in Lebanon. She was born in Franklin on May 12, 1918 to parents Daniel and Hilda (Randall) O'Neil.Mary worked as a shipping supervisor for Armco Steel, retiring in 1984 after 40 years. Miss O'Neill is survived by her sister, Elizabeth 'Betty' O'Neill; four nieces, Mary Kidd, Mary...

Feb 9, 2009

Charles A. "Charlie" Rolph, 72, of Monroe, passed from this life Monday, February 9, 2009, at Atrium Medical Center with family members by his side. He has left to carry on his legacy, his caring wife of 55 years, Fay Rolph; his five sons, Charles "Chuck" (Candy) Rolph, Gregory Lee (Judy) Rolph, Jeffery Scott Rolph, Kevin Rolph and David Paul...

Feb 9, 2009

William P. "Bill" Daley, 57, of Middletown, died Monday, February 9, 2009, at Atrium Medical Center. He was born in Hamilton on October 15, 1951 to parents Robert and Mabel (Strapak) Daley.Bill worked in maintenance for AK Steel, retiring in 2006 after 33 years. He was a member of Holy Family Parish, the Knights of Columbus and Middletown Jaycees. Bill...

Feb 6, 2009

Margaret Brenneman, 89, of Monroe, died Friday, February 6, 2009, at Mt. Pleasant Retirement Village. She was born in Avalon, Pennsylvania on March 30, 1919 to parents Alva and Bertha (Lay) Hooker.Margaret graduated from Grove City College and later obtained a masters in history from the University of Syracuse. While at Grove City she met her future husband, Lyman Brenneman,...

Feb 5, 2009

Cathryn Oberschlake, 68, of Middletown, died Thursday, February 5, 2009, at her residence. She was born in Fayette County, Ohio on May 14, 1940 to parents Richard and Edith (Kelly) Croker.She retired from Sorg Paper Company. Mrs. Oberschlake is survived by her husband, Larry Oberschlake; daughter, Melinda (Tom) Hawkins; sons, Martin Oberschlake and Jonathan Oberschlake; sister, Carol (Gene) White; sister-in-law,...

Feb 3, 2009

Thomas W. DiFiore, 50, of Middletown, died Tuesday, February 3, 2009, at Hospice of Blue Ash. He was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on May 21, 1958.Thomas worked as a machinist for Advics Manufacturing. He is survived by his wife, Marsha (Foley) DiFiore; four children Cecillia Kempf, Dexter Gregory, Richard Gregory and Steven Foley; 8 grandchildren; sisters, Donna Sullivan, Barbara (Matthew)...

Jan 29, 2009

Robert M. "Robbie" Takach II, 25, of Middletown, died Thursday, January 29, 2009, at Atrium Medical Center. He was born in Cincinnati on September 18, 1983 to parents Robert M. and Patricia L. (Mitchell) Takach.Robbie worked as a stockman for Kohl's. He is survived by his two children, Brayden Takach and Brooklyn Takach; his father, Rob (Teri) Takach; mother, Patricia...

Jan 27, 2009

Lena L. Fiessinger, 102, of Middletown, died Tuesday, January 27, 2009, at Atrium Medical Center. She was born in Lewis County, Kentucky on September 9, 1906 to parents Jesse and Teressa (Denham) Hamlin.Mrs. Fiessinger is survived by her sons, Donald (JoAnn) Fiessinger, Richard (Carolyn) Fiessinger and David (Betina) Fiessinger; daughters, Dorothy L. Lawson and Margaret E. (Bernard) Segal; 18 grandchildren;...

Jan 26, 2009

Herbert Johnson, of Middletown, went to be with the Lord, Monday, January 26, 2009, from his residence. He was born in Middletown, on December 30th, to parents Dock and Hazel (Romans) Johnson.Herbert worked for Armco Steel Corp. for 35 years, retiring in 1981 as a Benefits Advisor. He served his country in the United States Army during World War II....

Jan 24, 2009

Joan Rich, 64, of Middletown, died Saturday January 24, 2009 at the Atrium Medical Center. She was born February 11, 1944 in Cincinnati to parents Ralph and Irene (Fullenkamp) Hartkemeyer. .Joan was a secretary for Holy Family Parish for 30 years and graduated from Miami University, cum laude. She is survived by; husband Dan Rich, daughter Melissa A. (Alan) Church,...

Jan 24, 2009

Wilda Hoyt, 90, of Middletown, died Saturday, January 24, 2009. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Wallace Hoyt. She is survived by her sons, Sean (Karin) Hoyt and Willard (Susan) Hoyt; daughter, Noreen (Robert) Hoag; 10 grandchildren; and18 great grandchildren.Wilda has been an active member of The Episcopal Church of the Ascension in Middletown for over twenty...

Jan 22, 2009

Donald R. Knell, 67, of Middletown, died Thursday, January 22, 2009, at Atrium Medical Center. He was born in Dayton, on November 16, 1941 to parents Russell T. and Emma Louise (MacLean) Knell.Donald had worked as a line inspector for Ford Motor Company. He was a veteran of the United States Army. He is survived by his first cousins, Ronald...

Jan 21, 2009

Jonathan Richard Gaeke, 24, of Camden, died Wednesday, January 21, 2009. He was born in Kettering on February 7, 1984.Jonathan graduated from Cincinnati Country Day School and attended the American University in Washington D.C. He is survived by his father, Dr. Richard Gaeke; his mother Dr. Mary Ellen Broadstone Gaeke; two brothers, Nicholas (Erin) Gaeke and Brian (Vanessa) Gaeke; his...

Jan 19, 2009

Axel A.W. J. von Busch, 82, of Middletown, died peacefully at home on Monday, January 19, 2009.Born January 23, 1926 in Berlin, Germany, Axel emigrated to the USA in 1954 and moved to Middletown with his family in 1956. He became a U.S. citizen in 1959. Initially he pursued a career in agriculture, then worked as a photoengraver and remained...

Jan 18, 2009

Mary Ellen (Crowe) McIntosh, 69, of Wayne Township, died Sunday, January 18, 2009, at her residence, surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Middletown, on August 28, 1939 to parents Owsley and Margaret (Avery) Crowe.Mary enjoyed being a part of her children's and grandchildren's activities and was a member of Yankee Road Church of God. She is survived...

Jan 17, 2009

Jan 16, 2009

Alleen T. Evans, 93, of Middletown, OH, 45044, died Friday, January 16, 2009, at Atrium Medical Center. She was born in Nicholasville, Kentucky on August 12, 1915 to parents Clint and Nannie (Tout) Cox. She was co-owner of Duff's Café and retired from there in 1985 after 35 years.Mrs. Evans is survived by her daughter, Faye C. (Kenneth) Norris, four...