Current Obituaries
Mabel D. Kinder
May 11, 2021
Mabel Delcie Kinder 94, formerly of Middletown, passed away on Tuesday, May 11, 2021 at Ohio Living Mt. Pleasant, where she had resided since 2007. She was born in Franklin on July 1, 1926 to parents, Taylor and Flora (Egleston) Dennis. Mabel had assisted her husband with their business, Kinder Financial Services. She volunteered at Middletown Regional Hospital and then...
Beverly L. Angel
May 9, 2021
Beverly L. (Smith) Angel, passed away on Sunday, May 9, 2021 at Ohio Living Mt. Pleasant. She was born and raised in Middletown, she graduated from Franklin High School in 1965 and went on to take night classes in finance at Miami University Middletown. She worked at Barnitz Bank, where she met her husband, Ken, and continued to work in...
Estel "Buck" Janeway, Jr.
Apr 28, 2021
Estel Janeway, Jr. passed peacefully in his sleep April 28, 2021 after succumbing to the effects of a weakened heart brought about by an infection related to COVID-19. “Buck” as he was known to family, friends, and coworkers and sometimes lovingly referred to as “Bucky Baby” by his daughters and mother, was born in Knoxville, TN on December 7, 1929...
Dorothy Jean Esposito
Apr 26, 2021
Dorothy Jean Esposito, 84, of Middletown, passed away on Monday, April 26, 2021 at Ohio's Hospice of Butler & Warren Counties. She was born in Middletown on September 22, 1936 to parents, Eugene and Dora (Wenzel) Witt. Dottie had worked in the General Office of Armco Steel for eleven years and then managed the school cafeteria at John XXIII for...
Dorothy L. Rose
Apr 24, 2021
Dorothy L. Rose, 88, formerly of Middletown, passed away on Saturday, April 24, 2021 at Christian Health Center in Corbin, Kentucky. She was born in Lee County, Kentucky on January 12, 1933 to parents, Willard and Dovie Creech. Dorothy moved to Middletown in 1947. She was very much a people person and enjoyed her career as a switchboard operator/receptionist for...
Margaret T. Martin
Apr 23, 2021
Margaret T. Martin, 74, of Middletown, passed away on Friday, April 23, 2021, at her residence. She was born in Middletown on September 17, 1946 to parents Chester and Mary (Fisher) Trent. Margaret worked for 10 years as a clerk and in the pharmacy at CVS in Middletown. She was a member of Holy Family Parish and the Women of...
Jon C. Winglewich
Apr 21, 2021
Jon C. Winglewich, 55, of Dayton, died on Wednesday, April 21, 2021 at his residence. He was born in Middletown on December 8, 1965 to parents, Donnie R. & Margaret M. (Renneker) Winglewich. Jon worked as a bartender for The Shroyer Inn in Dayton. He was a very fun-loving guy and an avid fan of soccer & golf. Jon is...
Mae Lykins
Apr 18, 2021
Mae (Combs) Lykins, 80, of Middletown, passed away on Sunday, April 18, 2021. She was born in Denniston, Kentucky on November 14, 1940. Mae worked as an inspector for Interstate Folding Box / American Packaging / Corson Packaging. Mae enjoyed bowling, country music, shopping and watching the birds and squirrels while having an ice cold Diet Coke. Mrs. Lykins is...
Janice S. King
Apr 16, 2021
Janice S. King, 65, of Monroe, died on Friday, April 16, 2021 at University of Cincinnati Medical Center. She was born on November 26, 1955 in Indianapolis, IN to John and Ruth (Powell) Richey. Jan attended Monroe Church of God, drove a school bus for Hamilton City Schools and was very active at Green Tree Stables. Jan is survived by...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...