Current Obituaries

Emma Louise Knell
Feb 12, 2003
Emma Louise Knell, 103, of Middletown, died Wednesday, February 12, 2003 at Middletown Regional Hospital. She was born in Middletown on February 3, 1900, to parents Alexander and Mary (Conley) Maclean.Emma was a graduate of Middletown High School, Class of 1917. She worked as a secretary for Lorenz Publishing Company and enjoyed her work there. She also enjoyed reading and...
Steven Craig Weiss
Feb 9, 2003
Steven Craig Weiss, 35, of Middletown, died Sunday, February 9, 2003. He was born in Middletown on December 3, 1967, the son of Connie J. and the late Michael A. Weiss, Sr.Craig worked for Stefano's Italian Cafe. He loved children, music, and sports, being a fan of the Cincinnati Bengals, the Cincinnati Reds, and Notre Dame. He will be remembered...

Troy Allen Martin
Feb 8, 2003
Troy Allen Martin, infant son of Rick Allen Martin and Lindsey Marie Coleman of Trenton, was born and died Saturday, February 8, 2003 at Middletown Regional Hospital. Troy is survived by his parents; a brother, Zachary Martin; and grandparents, Bonita Martin, Keith Larrison, Connie Coleman, Bill Coleman, Bill Gingerich, and Joy Coleman.Graveside service will be held Wednesday, February 12, 2003...
Anthony Madaffari
Feb 5, 2003
Anthony "Tony" Madaffari, 83, of Monroe, died Wednesday, February 5, 2003 at Middletown Regional Hospital. He was born in Middletown on September 14, 1919 to parents John and Maria (Marino) Madaffari.Tony worked in maintenance for Armco Steel Corp. for 38 years, retiring in 1978. He served in the Army during World War II, and was a life member of Veterans...
Robert E Burns
Jan 31, 2003
Robert E. Burns, 67, of Middletown, died Friday, Jan. 31, 2003 at Kensington Place. He was born in Dayton, Oh. on August 19, 1935 to Chalmer E. and Wilma R. (Stocker) Burns. He graduated from Fairview High School in Dayton and later attended General Motors Institute in Flint, Michigan. Robert Began working for Armco in 1957, and retired from Buildings...

Robert W. Douglass
Jan 29, 2003
Robert W. Douglass, 80, of Trenton, died Wednesday, January 29, 2003 at Middletown Regional Hospital. He was born in Frankfort, Indiana on February 17, 1922 to parents Fred W. and Mary (Schenck) Douglass.Mr. Douglass was a member of Holy Name Catholic Church. He served in the United States Army, where he was recipient of the American Theater Ribbon, Good Conduct...
Betty L. Perry
Jan 29, 2003
Betty L. Perry, 82, of Middletown, died Wednesday, January 29, 2003 at Garden Manor Retirement Village. She was born in Middletown on May 31, 1920 to parents Walter and Madge (Fields) Smith.Mrs. Perry was a graduate of Miami University and taught second grade at Garfield and Jefferson Elementary Schools. She was a founding member of the Town & Country Garden...
Mitzi Welling
Jan 29, 2003
Mitzi Welling, 76, of Madison Township, died Wednesday, January 29, 2003 at Jewish Hospital in Cincinnati. She was born in Massillon, Ohio on January 16, 1927 to parents, Jerry and Anna (Kossa) Stahl.Mrs. Welling was a member of Holy Name Catholic Church, where she participated in the prayer group. She went on a pilgrimage to Medjugori 10 years ago. She...
John E. Hopper
Jan 28, 2003
John E. Hopper, 81, of Middletown, died Tuesday, January 28, 2003 at Middletown Regional Hospital. He was born in Middletown on January 13, 1922 to parents John M. and Anna Elizabeth (Jeffcott) Hopper.Mr. Hopper was a member of Holy Family Parish-Holy Trinity Church. He worked as an engineering consultant for Aeronca, Inc. for 45 years, retiring in 1985. He served...
James George
Jan 26, 2003
Mr. James George, 74, passed into the arms of Jesus, Sunday morning, January 26, 2003 at Mt. Pleasant Retirement Village, after being a resident there for 3 months. He was born in Middletown on December 10, 1928 and lived here all of his life.James was the owner of George Brothers Furniture and Appliances of Middletown for 37 years, retiring in...
Thomas D. Poff, Sr.
Jan 25, 2003
Thomas D. Poff, Sr., 60 of Middletown, died on January 25, 2003 at Middletown Regional Hospital. He was born in Trenton, on October 17, 1942, to parents Thomas Dewey and Myrtle (Shafer) Poff. Thomas served his country in the United States Army. He worked as a welder for Armco Steel Corporation for 30 years.Mr. Poff is survived by one daughter,...
M. Lorraine Mcgraw
Jan 24, 2003
M. Lorraine McGraw, 81, of Middletown, died Friday, January 24, 2003 at Hawthorn Glen Nursing Center. She was born in Beckley, West Virginia, on September 27, 1921 to parents Carlye A. and Wanda I. (Lilly) Tudor.Lorraine was a 1938 graduate of Middletown High School and the Middletown Business and Secretarial College. She worked for Dr. Louis B. Gaker as office...
Norbert H. Frey
Jan 24, 2003
Norbert H. Frey, 89, of Middletown, died Friday, January 24, 2003 at his residence. He was born in Cincinnati on December 13, 1913 to parents Harry and Cecelia (Lutter) Frey.Norbert was raised in Fairmont, a section of old Cincinnati, attended St. Bonaventura School and was a graduate of Roger Bacon High School in 1932. Early in his career, he was...

Mavis G. Benjamin
Jan 23, 2003
Mavis Gertrude Benjamin, 87, of Lebanon, died Thursday, January 23, 2003 at Lebanon Country Manor. She was born on August 18, 1915 in Ernest, Owsley County, Kentucky to parents Price and Mattie (Hall) Gabbard.Mrs. Benjamin lived in Bethel for 46 years and was a member of the Bethel Church of Christ, before becoming a resident of Lebanon Country Manor.She is...

Ruth S. Lloyd
Jan 22, 2003
Ruth S. Lloyd, 89, formerly of Middletown, died Wednesday, January 22, 2003 at Heart Fields Nursing Home in Frederick, Maryland, where she was a resident. She was born in Middletown on July 2, 1913 to parents Albert and Mary Ann (Hoffman) Schneider.Ruth was a member of Holy Family Parish-St. John's Church and was a volunteer for Middletown Regional Hospital.Mrs. Lloyd...
Fern L Foreman
Jan 19, 2003
Fern Louise Foreman, better known as Mimi, 97, of Monroe, died Sunday, January 19, 2003 at Hawthorn Glen Nursing Center. She was born in Middletown on November 30, 1905, the daughter of the late Albert Hoppe and Emma (Larrick) Hoppe. Fern was a member of the Monroe United Methodist Church and Prosser Chapter #367 Order of Eastern Star.Mrs. Foreman is...
Jan A. Mink
Jan 15, 2003
Jan A. Mink, 47, of Middletown, died Wednesday, January 15, 2003 at Middletown Regional Hospital. He was born in Rockford, Illinois on December 4, 1955 to parents Calvin and Edna (Davis) Mink.Jan is survived by his three sons, Jeremiah J. Mink, Jacob L. (Carrie) Mink, both of Middletown and Joseph A. Mink of Dayton; his parents, Calvin & Edna Mink...
Richard J. Clark
Jan 15, 2003
Richard J. "Dick" Clark, 62, of Madison Township, died Wednesday, January 15, 2003. He was born in Middletown on February 4, 1940 to parents John Thomas and Pauline (Himes) Clark.Dick was the owner of Clark Testing Service surveying company. He was devoted to his family and a member of Holy Family Parish-St. John's Church. He was an avid hunter, life...
Margaret Ann Bailey Stevens
Jan 13, 2003
Margaret Ann Bailey Stevens, 86, of Middletown, died Monday, January 13, 2003 at Middletown Regional Hospital. She was born in Middletown on November 4, 1916, to parents Clayton M. and Helen (Sebald) Bailey. She and R.D. “Tootie” were married on November 8, 1940, in Middletown at St. Paul’s.Margaret Ann was a graduate of the Middletown High School, Illustrious Class of...

Millard L. Schrote
Jan 12, 2003
Millard L. Schrote, 93, of Monroe, passed away Sunday, January 12, 2003 at Mt. Pleasant Health Center. He was born to Dr. James L. Schrote and Orpha (Hulbert) Schrote on February 9, 1909 in Vanlue Hancock County, Ohio.Mr. Schrote was educated in the Vanlue and Findlay, Ohio school systems and attended Findlay College. He retired from Armco, Inc. in 1973...