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Mary Lucille Emmert

Mary Lucille Emmert

Apr 16, 2021

Mary Lucille (LaFollette) Emmert, age 89, died peacefully with her family at her side, on Friday, April 16, 2021. She was preceded in death by her parents, Earl and Ary LaFollette; and her brothers, Dr. Forrest LaFollette, Dr. Robert LaFollette, Dr. Donald LaFollette and sister-in-law Ruth Hermann. Mary is survived by her loving husband of 67 years, Reverend Herman A....

Norma J. West

Norma J. West

Apr 15, 2021

Norma J. West 90, of Middletown, passed away on Thursday, April 15, 2021 at Atrium Medical Center. She was born in Middletown on October 18, 1930 to parents, Guy and Linda Victoria (Short) Duff. Norma had worked in the loan department at Barnitz Bank for many years. She loved animals and enjoyed painting and ceramics. Norma is survived by her...

Ruth Ellen Howard

Ruth Ellen Howard

Apr 15, 2021

Ruthie was a Christian, aunt, sister, servant, leader, and friend. If you live in the area and play a brass instrument there is a HUGE chance that Ruthie taught you or led your band at some point in time (and you better believe she did not let you write in the fingerings). She spent her life in service to the...

Margaret Mary Hasselbach

Margaret Mary Hasselbach

Apr 11, 2021

Margaret Mary Hasselbach (nee Chupka), loving and beloved wife and mother, died on Sunday, April 11, 2021 at the age of 94. She was born on July 2, 1926 in Middletown, Ohio and was a 1942 graduate of St. John School. Following graduation she worked as a long distance operator for the Bell Telephone Company, until her marriage in 1950....

Karon L. Schwab

Karon L. Schwab

Apr 9, 2021

Karon L. Schwab, 66, of Fairborn, passed away on Friday, April 9, 2021 at Hilton Head Hospital in South Carolina. She was born in Middletown on September 3, 1954. Karon worked as an accountant. Karon is survived by her partner, Kenny Colyer; children, Amanda (Lance) Long, John "Ricky" (Beth) Schwab, Steven Schwab, Melissa (Jon) Lezinsky, Wesley (Sara) Colyer & Shannon...

Brian M. Swigert

Brian M. Swigert

Apr 6, 2021

Brian M. Swigert, 39, of Middletown, died on Tuesday, April 6, 2021. He was born in Middletown on April 22, 1981 to parents, Jeffrey and Mary (Mikula) Swigert. Brian worked in tool maintenance for Deceuninck North America LLC. Brian is survived by his fiance, Katie Palmer; parents; brothers, Michael Swigert & John Swigert; niece, Kaylee Swigert; nephews, Kyle Swigert &...

Mayburn Hatton

Mayburn Hatton

Apr 6, 2021

Mayburn Hatton, 85, of Middletown, died on Tuesday, April 6, 2021 at Ohio's Hospice of Butler & Warren Counties. He was born in Cow Creek, Kentucky on May 24, 1935 to parents, Olney and Nannie Lee Hatton. Mayburn retired from Armco Steel after 30 years with the company. He then owned and operated L & M Ceramics for over 25...

Rose Marie Steere

Rose Marie Steere

Apr 5, 2021

Rose Marie Steere, 91, of Middletown, died on Monday, April 5, 2021 at Ohio's Hospice of Butler & Warren Counties. She was born in Middletown on August 2, 1929 to the parents of Steven and Mary (Sigecan) Piedel. Rose Marie had worked as a secretary for Manny Garlikov and then was secretary for her husband, Don, with his window business....

James L. Werner

James L. Werner

Apr 2, 2021

James L. Werner 76, of Wayne Twp., died on Friday, April 02, 2021 at Atrium Medical Center. He was born on December 28, 1944 in Middletown, Ohio to Harry and Pauline (Gentry) Werner. Jim retired from General Motors in 2000 having worked in both Dayton and Fairfield for over 44 years as a supervisor and was a member of Holy...

Theresa R. Caserta

Theresa R. Caserta

Mar 27, 2021

Theresa R. Caserta, 65, of Port Orange, Florida died on Saturday, March 27, 2021 at her home. She was born in Middletown on January 22, 1956. Theresa had previously worked for Dr. David Kirkpatrick, DDS, handling the billing. She was a member of Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Church. Mrs. Caserta is survived by her husband, David J. Caserta; daughters,...

Raul A. Salaverria

Raul A. Salaverria

Mar 23, 2021

Mr. Raul A. Salaverria, 88, husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather and a friend to many went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Tuesday, March 23, 2021 while at his home in Lebanon, Ohio. Born in Penuelas, Puerto Rico, he was the son of the late Ramon Salaverria and Vigermina Pierantoni. He was preceded in death by...

James "Jim" Cooper

James "Jim" Cooper

Mar 22, 2021

James A. Cooper, 76, of Miamisburg, passed away on Monday, March 22, 2021 at Atrium Medical Center. He was born in Middletown on September 14, 1944 to parents, James Coleman and Alma (Fugate) Cooper. Jim had worked as a welder for General Motors for over 30 years. He had proudly served in the National Guard. Mr. Cooper is survived by...

David Bowman Ii

David Bowman Ii

Mar 22, 2021

Shearl David Bowman II, 38, of Sparta, Tennessee died on Monday, March 22, 2021 at Cookeville Regional Medical Center. He was born in Middletown on August 12, 1982. David is survived by his mother, Aimee Whisman; father, Shearl David (Karin) Bowman Sr.; sister, Maria Bowman; brothers, Ian Edwards & Cody Edwards; niece, Cara Tucker; nephew, Elijah Bluhm; and numerous aunts...

John P. Agoston

John P. Agoston

Mar 16, 2021

John Paul Agoston, 87, passed away just days before his 88th birthday, from post complications after surviving a very grave case of Covid-19. John was the son of the late Louis & Vilma (Krafa) Agoston and was a proud first generation American of Hungarian decent. John was preceded in death by his wife of 56 years Alice M. Thatcher Agoston...

Greg Perkins

Greg Perkins

Mar 11, 2021

Charles G. "Greg" Perkins, 58, of Oakwood, Ohio, died on Thursday, March 11, 2021 at his home. He was born in Dayton on January 29, 1963. Greg graduated from Middletown High School in 1981. He attended Miami University and earned his Associates Degree from Urbana College. He worked as an electrician with IBEW Local #82. Greg is survived by his...

Walter "Sonny" Mason

Walter "Sonny" Mason

Mar 10, 2021

Walter R. "Sonny" Mason, 69, of Middletown, went to be with our Lord and Savior on Wednesday, March 10, 2021. He married the love of his life on February 11, 1972. Sonny was very athletic and enjoyed running before his decline in health. He loved the Lord, his family, his dog, Lucy, the Reds and music of every kind, especially...

Michael Ryan Thomas

Michael Ryan Thomas

Mar 8, 2021

Michael Ryan Thomas 36, of Middletown, died on Monday, March 8, 2021. He was born in Middletown on October 25, 1984. Michael graduated from Middletown High School in 2003. Michael is survived by his son, Jaydon Thomas; daughter, A'Marri Thomas; mother, Cindy Lou (Enz) Thomas; father, Calvin Eugene Thomas; brothers, Jason (Tracy) Thomas & David Thomas; grandmothers, Mary Enz &...

Kathryn Wright

Kathryn Wright

Mar 8, 2021

Kathryn A. Wright, 71, of Hamilton, died on Monday, March 8, 2021 at Glen Meadows. She was born on June 2, 1949 in Findlay, OH to Robert and Joan (Dibling) Baden. Kay is survived by her daughter, Kristi (Steve) Lewis Tatro; sons, Bradley Scott (Jeri) Lewis & Craig Rocky (Cassie) Burns; and grandchildren, Kelsie Tatro, Samantha Tatro, Kylie Burns, Camden...

Nancy S. Burnett

Nancy S. Burnett

Mar 7, 2021

Nancy S. Burnett, 86, of Middletown, passed away on Sunday, March 7, 2021 at her home. She was born in Ashland, Kentucky on May 20, 1934 to parents James and Ella Mae (Scott) Martin. Early in her career life, Nancy had worked at Aeronca. She then worked as H.R. Director for K-Mart in Middletown. Nancy is survived by her two...

Lynn F. Young

Lynn F. Young

Mar 5, 2021

Lynn F. Young, 88, of Middletown, died on Friday, March 05, 2021 at Elmcroft of Washington Twp. He was born on December 8, 1932 in Middletown to Lynn Sr and Elizabeth (Jasbring) Young. He had a long career, 38 years, at Armco Steel in Middletown. Throughout his career he was involved in several design and construction projects including the Hot...

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