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Jonnie V. Grays
Dec 9, 2021
Jonnie V. Grays, 68, of Franklin, passed away after a long battle with cancer, on Thursday, December 9, 2021. He was born in Middletown on September 9, 1953 to parents, John and Kathleen (Black) Grays. Jonnie had worked as a cement mason and was a member of the Operative Plasterers & Cement Masons Local 109. He proudly served his country...
Lori Bennett
Dec 6, 2021
Lori Ann Bennett, 58, of Middletown, passed away on Monday, December 6, 2021 at her home. She was born in Middletown on August 15, 1963 to parents, Billy and Evelyn K. (Gayhart) Hall. Lori devoted her time to making a loving home for her family. Lori is survived by her husband, David Bennett; sons, Joey (Adela) Campbell & Matt Campbell;...
Donna M. Dorenbusch
Dec 6, 2021
Donna M. Dorenbusch, 84, of Fairfield Township, passed away on Monday, December 6, 2021 at Hospice of Hamilton. She was born in Barnesville, Ohio on May 8, 1937 to parents, Robert and Leona Blanche (Hogue) Wright. In addition to raising four sons, Donna worked for Armco / AK Steel for 31 years, retiring as manager of customer service. She was...
Patricia Tennant
Dec 5, 2021
Patricia Tennant, 99, of Franklin, passed away on Sunday, December 5, 2021 at home, surrounded by her family. She was born in Tacoma, Washington on September 3, 1922 to parents, George and Mary Rose (LaChapelle) Moen. Patricia had earned her Master's Degree in Education and taught elementary school in Washington State. After marriage she spent three years in Biloxi, Mississippi...
Gregory E. Lowman
Dec 1, 2021
Gregory Edward "Greg" Lowman, 63, of Carlisle, passed away on Wednesday, December 1, 2021 at home with his family by his side. He was born in Middletown on May 5, 1958 to parents, William and Wilma (Cox) Lowman. Greg had worked as a crane operator for Cohen Brothers and retired from Spear USA in 2015. He served in the United...
Rex L. Adams
Nov 29, 2021
Rex L. Adams, 85, of Middletown, died on Monday, November 29, 2021 at Memorial Hospital & Healthcare Center in Jasper, Indiana. He was born in Letcher County, Kentucky on August 25, 1936 to parents, Ted & Inis (Collier) Adams. Rex had worked for Ford Motor Company as an Industrial Engineer, retiring after 40 years of service. Rex is survived by...
Rick Munafo
Nov 29, 2021
Richard “Rick” Anthony Munafo, 63, passed away on November 29, 2021. He was born on July 25, 1958 to Samuel and Jean (Hearing) Munafo in Hamilton, OH, and was a resident of Middletown, OH. He was a graduate of Stephen T. Badin High School in Hamilton, OH and Miami University in Oxford, OH. He spent over 30 years working for...
Minniealta Watt
Nov 28, 2021
Minniealta O’Reilly Watt, 95, died on November 28, 2021 at Arlington Pointe in Middletown, OH. She was born March 28, 1926, to Hattie and Myron O’Reilly in Charleston, Washington. She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband William E. Watt. She is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Barbara and David Martin; a son and daughter-in-law, Donald...
Geraldine Jacoba Putman Heckler
Nov 27, 2021
Geraldine Jacoba Putman Heckler, known as Mom to her children, Oma to her grand and great-grandchildren and Gerry by her many friends, passed away peacefully November 27, 2021, with family at her side. A deeply faith-filled woman, Gerry was cherished for her gentle kindness, and friendship to all. She had a special love for children and played many roles to...
Howard F. Reider
Nov 26, 2021
Howard F. Reider, 84, of Middletown passed away Friday, November 26, 2021, at Hospice of Butler and Warren Counties. He was born 10-21-1937 to Dorothy (nee Kramer) and Gilbert Reider. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife of 59 years, Patricia B. Reider in August 2021, a sister Mary Ann, a brother John, a...
Thomas T. Comer
Nov 25, 2021
Thomas Thurston Comer, 79, formerly of Middletown, Ohio, passed away on Thursday, November 25, 2021 in Tucson, Arizona. A Graveside Service will be held Tuesday, December 14, 2021 at 2:00 pm at Butler County Memorial Park in Wayne Township, Ohio with Reverend Jim Anderson officiating.
Doug Smith
Nov 24, 2021
Doug Smith 75, of Monroe, peacefully passed away on Wednesday, November 24, 2021 at home, surrounded by his family. He was born in Indianapolis, Indiana on October 8, 1946 to the late, Earl and Betty J. (Lloyd) Smith. Doug had a love for agriculture and worked for Scott's for 30 years and also Anderson Inc., until he followed his passion...
Burnice Lee Risner
Nov 23, 2021
Burnice Lee Risner, 89, of LaBelle, Florida passed away on Tuesday, November 23, 2021, surrounded by his family. He was born in Wolfe County, Kentucky on May 28, 1932 to parents, George and Myrtle (Craft) Risner. Burnice retired from Mt. Pleasant Blacktopping. He was a man of strong faith and was a member of the Church of God in Jesus....
Barbara Burggraf
Nov 20, 2021
Barbara Burggraf, 67, of New Lebanon, died on Saturday, November 20, 2021. She was born on December 8, 1953 in Paducah, Kentucky to Everett and Nancy (Gullett) Burton. Barb is survived by her loving husband, Ted Burggraf; niece, Beth (Eric) Stacy; and many other loving family and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents and a brother Gary...
John Paul Callahan
Nov 20, 2021
John Paul Callahan, 81, of Trenton, died on Saturday, November 20, 2021 at Atrium Medical Center. He was born in South Lebanon, Ohio on July 25, 1940 to parents, Walter and Vaden (Hibberd) Callahan. John had worked as a butcher for Trenton Meat Locker. John is survived by his sons, Nick A. (Shelly) Callahan & John P. (Tina) Callahan; and...
Jan D. Laubach
Nov 19, 2021
Janice (Jan) D. Laubach, age 69, of Monroe, peacefully passed away on November 19, 2021. She was born on March 12, 1952, in Knoxville, Tennessee, to the late Clarence Harless and Jewell (Hedrick) Marshall. Jan was known for her heart of gold, compassion, love for God, and dedication to her family. She enjoyed many of the simple things in life...
Sandra Lee Vancleave
Nov 18, 2021
Sandra Lee VanCleave 73, of Trenton, died on Thursday, November 18, 2021, at Kettering Medical Center. She was born on Friday, May 28,1948 in Middletown, OH to Oscar and Maneva Williams. Sandy was a dedicated wife of 54 years, and a devoted mother and grandmother. She made a mark on many lives as she lived out the call of I...
W. Merwin Eaton
Nov 16, 2021
Walter Merwin Eaton, age 97, of Middletown peacefully passed away on November 16, 2021. He was born in Cleveland on August 31, 1924, to the late Walter A. and Loretta M. (Decker) Eaton. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Nadine “Penny” Eaton; son, Bruce Eaton; and a sister, Marjorie Reid. He is survived...
Mary L. Lewis
Nov 14, 2021
Mary L. Lewis 97, of Carlisle, died on Sunday, November 14, 2021, at Otterbein-Middletown. She was born on July 24, 1924, in Hallsville, OH to William and Bessie (Barnhart) Barnes. Mary was a loving mother and will be missed by her family. She worked for Meijer as a salesclerk and was a member of Holy Family Parish. Mary is survived...
Julia C. Polleys
Nov 12, 2021
Julia C. Polleys, of Middletown, passed away Friday, November 12, 2021. She was born in Middletown, Ohio to parents Burns L. and Matilda B. (Berg) Childs. Julia graduated from the University of Cincinnati with a Bachelor’s Degree in 1951 and later studied Library Science. She was devoted to expanding education opportunities and improving the lives of women and girls as...
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