Current Obituaries
John K. "Jack" Buffenbarger
Feb 4, 2023
John K. "Jack" Buffenbarger, 93, of Middletown, died on Saturday, February 4, 2023 at Ohio's Hospice of Butler & Warren Counties. He was born in Cincinnati on March 10, 1929 to parents, James F. and Agnes (Kehm) Buffenbarger.
Jack retired from Armco Steel Corporation, having worked as a draftsman and designer in the Metal Products Division and Engineering Department. He was...
Betty Jean Tucker
Feb 3, 2023
Betty Jean Tucker 91, of Franklin, went home to be with her Lord and Savior February 3, 2023. She was born March 27, 1931, in Monaca, PA to Charles and Jeanette (Rounds) LaRue.
She worked as an x-ray technician and was a member of Towne Church. Her favorite job was working at the Towne Learning Center. Betty Jean attended Rio Grande...
Joan E. Debrosse
Feb 3, 2023
Joan E. DeBrosse, 91, formerly of Middletown, passed away on Friday, February 3, 2023 at St. Leonard CHI Living Communities in Centerville. She was born in Dayton on November 12, 1931 to parents, Aloysius and Stella (Weckesser) Hirsch.
Joan was a woman of strong faith and was a member of Holy Family Parish in Middletown, where she served on the bereavement...
Geraldine M. Graham
Feb 2, 2023
Geraldine M. "Gerry" Graham, 86, of Trenton, died on Thursday, February 2, 2023 at Majestic Care of Middletown. She was born in Hamilton on September 10, 1936 to parents, Cecil Sr. and Erma (Tigges) Ash.
Gerry had worked as a bookkeeper for Ohio Transmission for over 20 years.
Gerry loved her family and will be greatly missed by her husband of 67...
Karen Conley
Feb 1, 2023
Karen Conley, 75, of Middletown, passed away on Wednesday, February 1, 2023 at her home. She was born in Middletown on August 2, 1947 to parents, Albert and Betty (Short) Robinson.
Karen devoted her time to making a loving home for her family. She will be greatly missed by her husband, Ova W. Conley; daughters, Renee Mandzak, Lisa Ann Osile &...
Barbara J. "Babs" Garnett Schramm
Jan 31, 2023
Barbara J. "Babs" Garnett Schramm, 88, formerly of Middletown, died on Tuesday, January 31, 2023 at her home in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. She was born in Ashland, Kentucky on April 11, 1934 to parents, Frank H. and Myrtle (Lambert) Mansfield.
Babs had worked as an executive secretary and corporate treasurer in the Financial Planning business.
Babs loved her family and will...
Elizabeth E. Phillips
Jan 31, 2023
Elizabeth E. Phillips, 90, formerly of Middletown, passed away on Tuesday, January 31, 2023 at Sayre Christian Village in Lexington, Kentucky. She was born in Northampton, Massachusetts on September 10, 1932 to parents, Thomas J. and Mary M. (Bogdanowicz) Sulinski.
Elizabeth had a wonderful spirit and was very good at taking care of others, which is why she had a great...
Nikki Jo Wright Brubaker
Jan 27, 2023
Nikki Jo Wright Brubaker, 36, of Camden, passed away on Friday, January 27, 2023 at Ohio's Hospice of Butler & Warren Counties. She was born in Middletown on December 8, 1986.
Nikki had worked as a dog groomer.
Nikki was loved by many and will be greatly missed by her daughters, Blaike Kash, Draya Brubaker, Marley Phillips, Piper Phillips & Zowie Phillips;...
Joseph Kent Harrison Iii
Jan 27, 2023
Joseph Kent Harrison III, (83) of Middletown, Ohio, passed away peacefully on January 27, 2023 in Cincinnati Ohio. Joe spent his final days with tremendous care and affection from his daughters Molly and Christie. Special thanks for the sacrifices made to make sure Joe was comfortable and loved to the very end.
Joseph, fondly known as Joe, Dad, Joepa, and/or Jopes...
Billy R. Lykins, Jr.
Jan 21, 2023
Billy Ralph Lykins Jr. “Tiny”, age 61, passed away Saturday January 21, 2023, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Edgewood, KY. He was born April 21, 1961, in Middletown, OH the son of Billy Ralph Lykins Sr. and LaVern (Brewer) Lykins.
He was a heavy equipment operator for 45 years, working out of the IUOE Local 18. Billy served his country in...
John W. Stitzel
Jan 21, 2023
John W. Stitzel, 64, of Middletown, died unexpectedly on Saturday, January 21, 2023 at LaFollette Medical Center in Tennessee . He was born in Hamilton on November 1, 1958 to parents, William C. and Nancy R. (Suplee) Stitzel.
John was a Class of 1977 graduate of Middletown High School, where he was on the swim team. He worked as a welder...
Patricia A. Brown
Jan 21, 2023
Patricia A. Brown, 87, of Middletown, died on Saturday, January 21, 2023 at Majestic Care of Middletown. She was born in Middletown on October 10, 1935 to parents, Clyde and Frances C. (Kaurich) Hollon.
Patricia retired from Sorg Paper Company, where she worked as a secretary.
Patricia is survived by her sons, Greg Kirby, David Brown & Kevin Brown; brother, Frederick (Karen)...
Cora L. Brewer
Jan 21, 2023
Cora L. Brewer, 84, of Middletown, died on Saturday, January 21, 2023 at her home. She was born in Corbin, Kentucky on February 1, 1938 to parents, Chester and Mary (Hensley) Helton.
Cora worked as a cashier for Super X Drug Store for 15 years, retiring in 1993. She had been a member of Poasttown First Church of God.
Cora loved her...
Mildred Miller
Jan 17, 2023
Mildred N. "Millie" Miller, 95, of Middletown, passed away on Tuesday, January 17th, 2023 at Ohio Living Mt. Pleasant. She was born in Jacksonburg, Ohio on August 6th, 1927 to parents Charles and Mabel (Smith) Fall.
Millie grew up on the Fall farm in Jacksonburg, and was the 8th child of 11 children. She was a 1945 graduate of Wayne Township...
Nancy A. Howard
Jan 17, 2023
Nancy A. Howard, 73, of Middletown, passed away on Tuesday, January 17, 2023 at Miami Valley Hospital. She was born in Ross County, Ohio on April 27, 1949 to parents, Charles and Viola (Saxour) Williams.
Nancy had worked for Gough Lamb Drycleaners and Burrows Paper Company for many years. She was an avid bowler and had multiple perfect games, which earned...
Jack O. Rothwell
Jan 16, 2023
Jack O. Rothwell, 81, of Middletown, died on Monday, January 16, 2023 at Atrium Medical Center. He was born in West Carrollton on June 22, 1941 to parents, Leonard and Neoma (Coatney) Rothwell.
Jack had worked for Stone Container, Miami Valley Paper and Bay West. He loved to be outdoors, especially hunting and fishing.
But his biggest love was his family and...
Mark S. Mcintosh
Jan 9, 2023
Mark Scott McIntosh, 53, of Middletown, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, January 9, 2023 at home. He was born in Middletown on April 5, 1969 to parents, Irvine Jr. and Dorothy (Barrett) McIntosh, both who preceded him in death.
Mark worked in Industrial sales. But his true passion in life was music and he enjoyed being a local musician.
Mark is survived...
Ilse Combs
Jan 7, 2023
Ilse Combs, 79, of Middletown, passed away on Saturday, January 7, 2023 at home. She was born in Kramsach, Austria on September 29, 1943 to parents, Rudolph and Maria Schuler.
Ilse devoted her time to making a loving home for her family. She was an avid fan of the NFL.
Ilse is survived by her three sons, Todd (Julie) Hollenbaugh, Fred (Ingrid)...
John Michael Clifton
Jan 6, 2023
John Michael Clifton, passed away on January 6, 2023 at the age of 70. John Michael was a loving brother, Uncle, great Uncle, and extraordinary person with all whom he had contact within the Middletown, Ohio community.
A graduate from Bishop Fenwick High School, he attended the University of Cincinnati, and was a veteran of the U.S. Navy (corpsman). His occupational...
Charlotte L. Hall
Jan 4, 2023
Charlotte L. Hall, 86, of Monroe, passed away on Wednesday, January 4, 2023 at Ohio's Hospice of Butler & Warren Counties. She was born in Middletown on February 24, 1936 to parents, Gerald and Louise (Mittenholzer) Horn.
Charlotte had worked in data processing for Armco Steel Corporation and Viking Office Products. She enjoyed fishing and going to the casino.
Charlotte loved her...
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