Current Obituaries
Phyllis Jean Bartley
Dec 19, 2022
Phyllis Jean Bartley, 88, of Monroe, passed away on Monday, December 19, 2022 at Atrium Medical Center. She was born in Pikeville, Kentucky on March 16, 1934.
Phyllis had worked as the Children's Librarian for Middletown Public Library for many years, retiring in 1995. She was an avid flower gardener and enjoyed playing golf with family and friends. She also enjoyed...
Jane Kiker
Dec 16, 2022
Jane Kiker 73, went home to be with Jesus on Friday, December 16, 2022, at Otterbein-Lebanon SeniorLife Community. She was born on April 20, 1949, in Middletown, OH to Woodrow Wilson and Clarice Virgene (Schoenberger) Wilkinson Sr.
She worked as a manager for MidFirst Credit Union.
Jane is survived by her husband S. Dale Kiker, children Jason (Anna) Kiker, Justin (Angela) Kiker...
Vilma M. Erb
Dec 15, 2022
Vilma Marie Erb, 89, of Middletown, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Thursday, December 15, 2022 at Spring Hills Middletown. She was born in Middletown on January 30, 1933 to parents, Paul J. and Mary (Volarich) Slezak.
Vilma graduated in 1950 from St. John's High School in Middletown. She worked as a sales clerk at McAlpin's Department...
Everett Douglas Barker
Dec 12, 2022
Everett Douglas Barker, 70, of Middletown died on December 12, 2022 at Atrium Medical Center. He was born in Middletown on January 1, 1952 to parents Everett and Mildred who preceded him in death.
He leaves behind several loving family members and friends.
Visitation will be Monday December 19, 2022 from10:30 to 11:00AM at Wilson Schramm Spaulding Funeral Home 3805 Roosevelt Blvd....
Jeffery T. Repper, Sr.
Dec 9, 2022
Jeffery T. Repper Sr. 71, of Middletown, died on Friday, December 9, 2022 at his residence. He was born on January 5, 1951 in Middletown, OH to Theodore and Nancy Repper.
Jeff retired as a rigger from Armco after 30 years. He enjoyed the outdoors including fishing, hunting, canoeing, and gardening. Jeff played the guitar and enjoyed playing local venues throughout...
Rita Rice
Dec 8, 2022
Rita Rice 68, of Middletown, died on Thursday, December 8, 2022, at Miami Valley Hospital. She was born on January 23, 1954 in Hitchens, KY to Wade and Rosetta (Bartee) Prichard.
She was a real estate agent and stay at home mom. Rita took great joy in caring for her kids and dogs.
Rita is survived by her husband; Charles David Rice,...
Kathleen A. Wenzel
Dec 7, 2022
Kathleen A. “Kathy” Wenzel 75, of Middletown, died on December 7, 2022, at Kettering Medical Center. She was born on June 13, 1947 to parents, Howard and Juanita (Stern) Osborn.
Kathy was a dietary aid at Bickford Senior Living and enjoyed crafts, cross stitching, crossword puzzles and jigsaw puzzles.
Kathy is survived by her son, Jason (Amber) Wenzel; and grandchildren, Tyler Wenzel...
Dorothy E. Diver
Dec 6, 2022
Dorothy Elizabeth Diver died on December 6, 2022, at Ohio Living Mount Pleasant in Monroe, Ohio. She was born in Middletown, Ohio on December 1, 1928, to Arthur and Frances Diver. She was preceded in death by her parents, her brother, Walter J. Diver, her sister, Jean Diver Buckley and a nephew, Walter John Diver. Dorothy leaves behind her nephew...
James E. Fleming
Dec 3, 2022
James Edward Fleming, 86, of Franklin, passed away on Saturday, December 3, 2022 at his home. He was born in Middletown on May 28, 1936 to parents, Voight T. & Catherine (Caskey) Fleming.
James worked for Armco Steel Corp, for 37 years, retiring as a Hot Strip Foreman in 1990.
James loved his family and will be greatly missed by his children,...
Michael T. Martin
Dec 2, 2022
Michael T. "Crash" Martin, 75, beloved father, grandfather, brother, and uncle, passed away on Friday, December 2, 2022 at Dayton VA Medical Center. Michael was born in Middletown on March 7, 1947 to parents, James E. and Agnes (Beatty) Martin. Michael proudly served his country as a Seabee in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War and was a...
John A. "Jack" Sivy
Dec 2, 2022
John A. "Jack" Sivy 79, of Middletown, died on Friday, December 02, 2022, at Atrium Medical Center. He was born on April 26, 1943. in Braddock, PA to John and Martha (Dovic) Sivy.
He served in the United States Navy onboard the USS Independence. Jack was a former City Planner for the City of Middletown and worked for Butler County after...
James W. Rhoads
Nov 21, 2022
James Rhoads, 90, of Miamisburg, passed away suddenly on Monday, November 21, 2022. He was born in Middletown on November 9, 1932 to parents, James "Pete" and Betty (Elrick) Rhoads.
Jim is survived by his wife of 71 years, Irene Rhoads; daughter, Pamela (Terry) Slifer; son, Michael Rhoads; sister, Sally Utz; four grandchildren, Ricki (Marc) Miller, Timothy (Jennifer) Slifer, Amber Rhoads...
Charles "Nuz" Selby
Nov 12, 2022
Charles “Nuz” Selby 82, of Middletown, died on November 12, 2022, at Atrium Medical Center. He was born on March 19, 1940 in Middletown, OH to Charles and Bethel Morrison Selby.
He worked for Armco Steel Corp for 35 years in the BOF Caster Maintenance Department retiring in 1994. He was a member of First Baptist Church where he was a...
Kyle Alexander Bercik
Nov 11, 2022
Kyle Bercik 32, of Middletown, died November 11, 2022. He was born on Friday, October 12, 1990, in Middletown, OH to Russ Bercik and Shawn (Hoskins) Bercik-Skeens.
He worked as a B- Operator at Deceuninck North America.
Kyle enjoyed skydiving, gardening and target shooting. He loved to help others and was always there to offer a ride to friends no matter how...
Shelby Jean Caudill
Nov 9, 2022
Shelby J. Caudill, 85, of Liberty Township, Ohio, passed away on Wednesday, Nov 9th, at Mt. Pleasant Nursing Home.
Shelby is the daughter of the late Cullen and Allie Blair Breeding. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 58 years, Seldon. Shelby is survived by one son, Quinn (Christie) Caudill, a daughter Pandora Caudill, one sister Doris Hopkins,...
Betty Ann Mcgee
Nov 7, 2022
Betty Ann (Benson) McGee, 94, formerly of Middletown, passed away on Monday, November 7, 2022, at Ohio Living Mount Pleasant in Monroe, Ohio. She was born on Thanksgiving Day, November 24, 1927, in Stephens, Arkansas, to parents Helmer and Mildred Theresa (Bader) Benson.
Betty graduated as a trained concert pianist in 1950 from Henderson State University, Arkadelphia, Arkansas, where she met...
Thomas "Butch" Guido
Nov 4, 2022
Thomas “Butch” Guido died peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Friday November 4th 2022. Butch was born on December 5, 1941 to Ignatius “Pete” and Roberta (Griggs) Guido.
He graduated from Monroe High School then served in the United States Army for 2 years. Butch retired from AK Steel in March of 2006 after 43 years. On November...
Thomas J. Smith
Oct 31, 2022
Thomas J. Smith, 89, formerly of Middletown, Ohio died on Monday, October 31, 2022 at his home in Delray Beach, Florida. He was born in Middletown on November 27, 1932 to parents, Clarence F. & Catherine (Mulligan) Smith.
Tom worked in corrugated sales for Akers Packaging. He was a veteran of the United States Army. While living in Middletown Tom was...
Margaret "Margie" Ellerhorst
Oct 30, 2022
Margaret "Margie" Ellerhorst, 94, of Monroe, passed away on Sunday, October 30, 2022 at home. She was born in Cincinnati on July 14, 1928 to parents, William T. and Lauretta (Zimmer) Nienaber.
Margie worked as a secretary for Anderson Publishing Company for several years, retiring in 1984. Following her retirement, she enjoyed volunteering for P.A.W,S, and Middletown Regional Hospital. Margie was...
Michael "Jake" Jacobs
Oct 24, 2022
Michael E. "Jake” Jacobs, 48, passed away unexpectedly at his home in Alabama. He was born in Floyd County, Kentucky on September 25, 1974.
Jake graduated from Knott County Central High School, where he played baseball, and then attended Lindsey Wilson College before deciding to join the United States Army. He served several tours overseas in Kosovo, Kuwait/Iraq, Afghanistan and Korea...
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