Current Obituaries
Alvin J. Mistler
Jun 16, 2002
Alvin J. Mistler, 86, of Monroe, died Sunday, June 16, 2002 at Mt. Pleasant Retirement Village. He was born in Leavenworth, Kansas on October 17, 1915 to parents John Nicholas and Barbara Hazel (Coppersmith) Mistler.Alvin graduated from Leavenworth High School in Leavenworth, Kansas in 1932. He went on to receive his Bachelor of Science Degree in Geology from Kansas State...
Thomas A. Mccain
Jun 14, 2002
Thomas A. McCain, 89, died Friday at Middletown Regional Hospital. Born September 22, 1912, he is now home with the Lord he loved, his wife Hazel, who passed away a little over one year ago, his earthly father Levenell (Levi) S. McCain who died when Tom was 10 months old, his mother Anna (Curran) McCain and brother John McCain.Tom is...
Mabel Lickert
Jun 12, 2002
Mabel Lickert, 79, died Wednesday, at her residence.Mabel worked as a credit manager for Montgomery Ward for 15 years, retiring in 1966.She is survived by her husband John Lickert of Middletown; a son Billy (Marcella) Lickert of Centerville; daughters Judi (Roger) Mattingly of Middletown and Julie (Scott) Barrett of West Elkton; brothers Robert (Billie) Bach of Franklin and Ed Bach...
Betty J. Werner
Jun 12, 2002
Mrs. Betty J. Werner, 74, died Wednesday, at Middletown Regional Hospital. Betty received an associate degree from Miami University Middletown in 1977. She retired from Armco Steel as an investment specialist in 1985. She was a member of Breiel Boulevard First Church of God.Mrs. Werner leaves her husband of 47 years, Norbert E. Werner; a stepdaughter Barbara (Anthony) Calabrese of...
Ann R. Burns
Jun 11, 2002
Ann R. Burns, 73, died Tuesday, at Middletown Regional Hospital. Ann graduated from Good Samaritan Hospital School of Nursing as a Licensed Practical Nurse in 1951, and from St. John School. She worked for Middletown Regional Hospital for a number of years during the 1950's, then went to work for Dr. Zollett. She was a member of Holy Family Parish-St....
Jack Opesky
Jun 6, 2002
Jack Opesky, 81, died Thursday, at Middletown Regional Hospital. Mr. Opesky was a member of Holy Family Parish-St. John's Church. He worked for Armco Steel for 20 years, retiring in 1976. He served his country in the Marine Corps during WWII. Jack was a life member of the Disabled American Veterans Chapter 131, a member of the American Legion Post...
Edith F. Oaks
Jun 5, 2002
Edith Faye Oaks, 67, died at home on Wednesday, June 5, 2002 after a lengthy illness. She was born September 8, 1934 to parents Noah & Jesse (Keith) Turner. Edith is survived by her husband Earl Oaks of Middletown; three children, Karen Roark of Franklin, Kim (Tom) Holtzclaw of Hamilton, and Edwin E. Oaks of West Alexandria; seven grandchildren, Andrew,...
Mary K. Coyle
Jun 2, 2002
Mary K. Coyle, 80, of Middletown, died Sunday, June 2, 2002 at Middletown Regional Hospital. She was born in Hamilton on September 29, 1921 to parents Joseph and Katherine (Zettler) Meister. After attending business school for 2 years, Mary went to work for Herring-Hall Safe Company in the accounts payable department. She worked there for 10 years. She was an...
Loren David Powell
Jun 2, 2002
Loren David Powell, 49, of Middletown, died Sunday, June 2, 2002 at Clinton Memorial Hospital. He was born on May 3, 1953 in Tiffin, Ohio to parents Walter and Bobbi Powell.Loren worked as a systems manager for Electronic Data Systems. He was a member of the Moose Lodge in Hamilton and loved both fishing and trivia.Loren is survived by his...

Angus Floyd Smith
Jun 1, 2002
Angus Floyd Smith, infant son of Gerald C. Smith and Mary Floyd, of Middletown, died Saturday, June 1, 2002 at Southview Hospital.Graveside service will be held Wednesday, June 5, 2002 at 10:00 Am at Woodside Cemetery. Funeral Home: Wilson-Schramm-Spaulding 3805 Roosevelt Blvd. Middletown, OH US 45044

Helen Matson Kettman
May 31, 2002
Helen Matson Kettman, 89, of Monroe died on Friday afternoon at Mt. Pleasant Retirement Village. She was a member of Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church. During WWII she was a blue print supervisor at Aeronca. She attended the University of Cincinnati for three years and Western College for Women for a year. She was the first teacher for the...
Agnes Frances Martin
May 30, 2002
Agnes Frances Martin, 75, died Thursday, at her residence. She was a member of Holy Family Parish.Mrs. Martin was preceded in death by her husband James "Dutch" Martin in 1991, and her parents, Earl C. and Marie R. (Dugan) Beatty. She is survived by her sons Michael Martin, Richard (Kathy) Martin, and James Martin; daughters Gail (Dick) Manning, Pamela Burton,...

Suzanne D. Terry
May 20, 2002
Suzanne D. Terry, 80, died Monday, at Roper Hospital in South Carolina. Mrs. Terry was preceded in death by her husband Jay G. Terry in 1983, and both of her parents. She is survived by her son Michael (Martha) Terry; daughters Susan (Frank) Tarantino and Melinda (Arthur) Pohl; brother Don Douglas; eight grandchildren; three great grandchildren; and five nieces.Pastor David...
Chris D. Swanson
May 19, 2002
Chris Swanson, 17, peacefully went ot be with his Lord and Savior, Sunday morning, while at home surrounded by his loving family. He fought a valiant battle against Duchennes Muscular Dystrophy. Through his years, he touched many hearts and lives by his beautiful blue eyes, bright smile, and loving heart. Chris was a student at Madison High School, where he...
Barry Wayne Kash
May 17, 2002
Barry Wayne Kash, 55, died Friday at Middletown Regional Hospital. Barry graduated from Madison High School in May of 1964. He was active in sports and was an avid fisherman. Barry was currently employed at Crystal Tissue, where he had been working since 1967. He was a member of Orioles Nest #193 and Loyal Order of Moose #501.Mr. Kash is...

Rachel Danielle Polley
May 14, 2002
Eric and Rebecca Polley announce the birth of their special angel, Rachel Danielle, born May 14, 2002 at 6:48 AM at Middletown Regional Hospital. She stayed just long enough to touch our hearts.In addition to her parents, Rachel is survived by her grandparents Terry & Brenda Polley, Gene & Cheri Spears, and Carl & Debbie Hicks. Funeral Home: Wilson-Schramm-Spaulding 3805...

Mary E. Leopold
May 14, 2002
Mary Elizabeth Knepshield Leopold passed away Tuesday, at her residence at Towne Point. Mary graduated from Middletown High School with her sister Louise and worked at Gardner Paper Company for 42 years. She was married to Frederick Leopold for 34 years, until his death in 1981. A lifelong member of First United Methodist Church, Mary loved sports and was on...
Tim Smith
May 12, 2002
Tim Smith, 44, of Middletown died Sunday, in May's Lick, Kentucky. Tim loved motorcycles and worked as a motorcycle mechanic. He was a member of the Middletown Sportsman's Club.Tim is survived by his father Thomas J. Smith; a son Mark P. Smith; brother David (Karen) Smith; sister Julie (Steve) Buchholz; and nieces Rachel Buchholz and Skylar Smith. He was preceded...

Vera Neu Harmon
May 12, 2002
Vera Neu Harmon, 86, a three year resident of The McAuley in West Hartford, Connecticut, died with her family at her side on Mother's Day, Sunday. She was the daughter of the late Peter and Clara Neu. She resided in Stamford, CT for 39 years prior to moving to West Hartford. She was a member of St. Gabriel's parish in...

Burton Erickson
May 12, 2002
Burton "Bud" M. Erickson, 70, died Sunday at his residence. Mr. Erickson was an army veteran, serving during the Korean Conflict. He was a member of Waveland Park Lodge #654 F & A.M., York Rite and Scottish Rite and Antioch Shrine. Before coming to Middletown, Bud was a property manager for an apartment complex in Des Moines, Iowa.He was preceded...