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Peggy Shibley

Peggy Shibley

Feb 11, 2007

Peggy (Rose) Shibley, 58, of Middletown, died Sunday, February 11, 2007, at Jewish Hospital. She was born in Happy, Kentucky on December 21, 1948 to parents Ira and Bertha (Thomas) Rose. Peggy worked as a hairdresser for 35 years and had owned Hairbenders. She was a member of Grace Baptist Church. Mrs. Shibley is survived by her husband, Dennis Shibley;...

Herbert J. Laesser

Herbert J. Laesser

Feb 8, 2007

Herbert J. Laesser, 88, of Monroe, died Thursday, February 8, 2007 at Mt. Pleasant Retirement Village.Mr. Laesser is survived by his wife, Eileen E. (Crane) Laesser of Monroe; a son, Jerald E. Laesser of Mason; and a daughter, Judith L. Lester, of Ft. Worth, Texas.He was preceded in death by his parents.A Memorial Service will be held Saturday, February 10,...

Harry J. 'Jimmy' Walling

Harry J. 'Jimmy' Walling

Feb 7, 2007

Harry J. “Jimmy” Walling, 52, of Franklin, died Wednesday, February 7, 2007, at Ft. Hamilton Hughes Hospital. He was born in Dayton, on September 22, 1954 to parents Harry and Betty (Carpenter) Walling. Jimmy worked for AK Steel for 30 years, retiring in 2006. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge in Franklin. Mr. Walling is survived by his...

Kristen C. Kalickji

Kristen C. Kalickji

Feb 6, 2007

Kristen C. (Secrist) Kalickji, 50, of Middletown, died Tuesday, February 6, 2007, at Middletown Regional Hospital. She was born in Latrobe, Pennsylvania on June 3, 1956 to parents Gene and Ellen (McMaster) Secrist. Kristen worked in sales for Everybody´s Inc. in Dayton for 30 years. She was a devoted wife, mother, & friend who worked tirelessly for the benefit of...

William E. Wood

William E. Wood

Feb 6, 2007

William E. Wood, 85, of Middletown, died on February 6, 2007, at Kensington Place. He was born in Springfield, Pennsylvania on December 31, 1921 to parents Alonzo and Gertrude (Wright) Wood. Mr. Wood was a retired Air Force veteran and member of the American Legion Post 218 and the VFW #3809. William was preceded in death by his parents.He is...

James E. Geran

James E. Geran

Feb 3, 2007

James E. “Jim” Geran, 56 of Middletown, died Saturday February 3, 2007 at his residence. He was born August 8, 1950 in Middletown to parents Edward A. and Dora E. (Ross) Geran.Jim retired from AK Steel after 32 years, he was an avid golfer, and he worked at Wildwood Golf Club.He is survived by his wife Brenda (Odle) Geran, a...

Ralph 'Junior' Barker

Ralph 'Junior' Barker

Feb 2, 2007

Ralph “Junior” Barker, 74, of Middletown, died Friday, February 2, 2007, at his residence. He was born in Middletown, on November 27, 1932 to parents Clyde and Irene (Beagle) Barker. Mr. Barker was owner & operator of Ralph Barker Painting Company for over 50 years, retiring in 1997. He was a musician, playing guitar. Junior was a very strong Christian...

Robert Fulcher

Robert Fulcher

Feb 2, 2007

Robert Fulcher, 68, of Middletown, died Friday, February 2, 2007, at Middletown Regional Hospital. He was born in Cincinnati, on March 12, 1938 to parents Ernest and Evelyn (Pollitt) Fulcher. Mr. Fulcher retired in 2004 after 33 years with Siemens where he was an electronic tech. He was also a veteran of the United States Air Force. Mr. Fulcher is...

William E. Wilkerson

William E. Wilkerson

Jan 31, 2007

William E. Wilkerson, 76, of Lakeview, Ohio, died on January 31, 2007, at his residence. He was born in Dayton, on January 12, 1931 to parents Donald and Allie (Jenkins) Wilkerson. Mr. Wilkerson worked for Armco Steel Corp. in production planning for 37 years, retiring in 1991. He served his country in the United States Army during the Korean War...

Bobby Grigsby

Bobby Grigsby

Jan 26, 2007

Bobby “Grigs” Grigsby 67, of Middletown, went to be with the Lord early Friday morning at his home in Madison Twp. A native of West Liberty, Ky., Bob was born and raised in the hills of eastern Kentucky. Making his way as a young man as a mechanic and factory worker. He received his Degrees from Morehead State Univ. and...

Bernard 'Barney' Skinner

Bernard 'Barney' Skinner

Jan 21, 2007

Bernard D. “Barney” Skinner, 81, of Middletown, died Sunday, January 21, 2007, at Garden Manor Retirement Village. He was born in Middletown, on July 1, 1925 to Oather Thomas and Ella (Coyle) Skinner. Barney worked for Armco Steel Corporation as a machinist for 40 years, retiring in 1990. He served in the United States Navy during World War II and...

Eloise Alice Oliver

Eloise Alice Oliver

Jan 21, 2007

Eloise Alice (Blankenship) Oliver (Rose’s little mama), 89, of Middletown, a patient of Hospice of Dayton, died on January 21, 2007. She was born in Hazel Green, Kentucky on January 3, 1918 to parents Andrew Charles and Golden Inez (Nickell) Blankenship. Eloise was preceded in death by her parents; a son, Shelby Charles Davis; daughter, Charlotte Ann Cullen; brothers, Rexal...

Donna M. Powell

Donna M. Powell

Jan 16, 2007

Donna M. (Howard) Powell, 66, of Middletown, died Tuesday, January 16, 2007, at her residence. She was born in Middletown, on February 20, 1940 to parents Edward and Evelyn (Mize) Howard. Donna is survived by her daughter, Janelle Woodrome and her husband Patrick, of Middletown; son, Eddie Powell of Australia; grandchildren, Evan & Karli Woodrome; and many friends, including special...

Wilber "Bud" Allen Youtsler

Wilber "Bud" Allen Youtsler

Jan 12, 2007

Wilber Allen “Bud” Youtsler, 75, of Middletown died Friday January 12, 2006. He was born August 27, 1931 in Middletown. Bud was a barber in Middletown. He worked for O.D.O.T., was a member of Lincoln Lodge #693, served in the Navel Reserve, was a graduate of Middletown High School. Bud was fond of classic & antique cars, spending time in...

Arthur 'Art' Songer

Arthur 'Art' Songer

Jan 12, 2007

Arthur C. “Art” Songer, 46, of Franklin, died Friday, January 12, 2007, at his residence. He was born in Modesto, California on December 13, 1960 to parents Carl J. and Mary Nadine (Borges) Songer. Art worked as a forklift operator for Packaging Corp of America in Fairfield for 15 years. He was a member of the Franklin Eagles Aerie #2309,...

Owen Lykins

Owen Lykins

Jan 11, 2007

Owen Lykins, 88, of Trenton, died Thursday January 11, 2007. He was born in Breathitt County, Kentucky on April 21, 1918 to parents James and Molly (Tincher) Lykins. Owen worked as a maintenance supervisor for Liebel Flarsheim for 30 years, retiring in 1982. He attended Middletown Church of Christ. Mr. Lykins is survived by his wife, Edith (Blackwell) Lykins; two...

Dixie L. Dunlop

Dixie L. Dunlop

Jan 11, 2007

Dixie L. Dunlop, 64, of Middletown, died Thursday, January 11, 2007, at Middletown Regional Hospital. She was born in Middletown, on November 19, 1942 to parents Charles W. and Cecilia Marie (Lay) Cramer. Mrs. Dunlop worked in administration support for Armco (AK) Steel from 1974 to 1993 and then for Lockwood-Greene from 1993 until retiring in 1998. Dixie is survived...

Dorothy Verdin Pottebaum

Dorothy Verdin Pottebaum

Jan 9, 2007

POTTEBAUM Dorothy Anne Verdin, of Middletown, passed peacefully away January 9, 2007, at AngelsGrace Hospice, Oconomowoc, WI, surrounded by loving family members. Dorothy was preceded in death by her father Roman John Verdin, mother Rose Frances (Kenney) Verdin, brother Roman John (Jack) Verdin, two grandsons Byron David Leigh and Robert Siegrist Mandish, and husband Raymond Joseph Pottebaum. An active member...

David C. Mack

David C. Mack

Jan 7, 2007

David C. Mack, 48, of Middletown, died Sunday, January 7, 2007. He was born in Middletown, on December 19, 1958 to parents Thomas C. and Gail (Pierson) Mack. Mr. Mack worked as a real estate appraiser. He was a Navy veteran. David is survived by his five children, David (Krista) Mack, Elizabeth Mack, Sarah Beth (William) Crespo, Christina (Brandon) Howard,...

Douglas E. Walck

Douglas E. Walck

Jan 5, 2007

Douglas E. Walck, 47, of Middletown, died Friday, January 5, 2007, at U.C. Hospital. He was born in Middletown, on March 25, 1959 to parents Robert E. and Pat Walck. Doug is survived by his mother, Pat (Downing) Walck. He was preceded in death by his father, Robert E. Walck; maternal grandparents, Ralph & Ina Downing; and paternal grandparents, John...

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