Current Obituaries
Maria Georgopoulos
Apr 30, 2020
Maria Georgopoulos, beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away on Thursday, April 30, 2020. She was born in Paleohori, Greece on April 22, 1937 to her parents, George and Anastasia (Avrimidou) Hagiapostolou. Maria immigrated to the United States in 1959 when she was brought to Middletown, Ohio by her uncle, Stavros Lazaron. Although Maria graduated high school in Greece, she...
Joyce A. Seagle
Apr 30, 2020
Joyce A. Seagle, 85, of Monroe, passed away on Thursday, April 30, 2020 at her residence at Ohio Living Mount Pleasant. She was born in Riverdale, Illinois on May 23, 1934 to parents, George and Amy B. (Campbell) Smith. Joyce had been a columnist with the Cortland News and the Western Reserve News, and was involved with Project Literacy U.S....
Alfonso Smith
Apr 24, 2020
Alfonso Smith, 89, of Trenton, died on Friday, April 24, 2020 at West Chester Hospital. He was born in Manchester, Kentucky on February 8, 1931 to parents Will and Sally (Hubbard) Smith. Alfonso worked as a crane operator for Armco Steel Corp, retiring in 1992 after 40 years with the company. Alfonso is survived by his beloved wife, Arcie (Collins)...
Teresa Schofield
Apr 22, 2020
She opens her arms to the poor, and extends her hands to the needy. ~ Proverbs 31:20 Our beloved, Teresa Schofield, age 101, of Monroe, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday morning, April 22, 2020 at her residence in Ohio Living Mt. Pleasant. Teresa was born on October 25, 1918 in New York, New York to loving...
Joanne Foreman
Apr 19, 2020
Joanne Foreman, 89, of Monroe, died on Sunday, April 19, 2020 at her residence. She was born in Middletown on November 26, 1930 to parents, Edward and Eva (Griffin) Bach. Joanne worked in accounting for Bern's Garden Center for 15 years. She was a member of Monroe United Methodist Church, where she sang in the Chancel Choir. Joanne was an...
Ok Kyung Lee
Apr 18, 2020
Ok Kyung Lee, 88, of Cincinnati, died on Saturday, April 18, 2020 at Brookwood Retirement Community in Blue Ash. She was born in Gae Sung, Korea on November 15, 1931 to parents, Yon Gi and Yon Hui Kim. Ok devoted her time to making a loving home and praying for her family and nations. She will be greatly missed by...
Frederick N. Rau
Apr 17, 2020
Frederick N. Rau, 92, of Middletown, died on Friday, April 17, 2020 at Ohio Living Mt. Pleasant. He was born on June 22, 1927 in Middletown, to Fred and Carrie (Newlin) Rau. He was an engineer and worked for Fernald, the City of Middletown and spent over 30 years on the Ohio State Highway Patrol Auxiliary. Fred served in the...
Jack Deaton
Apr 11, 2020
Jack Deaton was born February 24, 1931 in Altro, Kentucky to parents Charles & Nora Deaton. He passed away April 11 in Gainesville, Florida after a long battle with Alzheimer’s. Jack grew up in the Monroe/Middletown area. He celebrated 12 years of perfect attendance in school. Jack was drafted into the Army where he served his country in Korea. Due...
Alice E. Cooper
Apr 11, 2020
Alice E. Cooper, 73, of Miamisburg, passed away on Saturday, April 11, 2020 at her residence. She was born in Middletown on December 28, 1946 to parents, the late Virgil and Vada Hackney. Alice had worked as the librarian for Miamisburg Middle School. Alice is survived by her husband, James A. Cooper; sons, James Todd Cooper & Jonathan Gregory (Cori)...
Jeffrey Scott Sherrick
Apr 10, 2020
Jeffrey S. Sherrick, 43, of Middletown, died on Friday, April 10, 2020. He was born in Middletown on October 24, 1976 to parents, Charles and Joy (McAtee) Sherrick. Jeff was an iron worker. He is survived by his mother, Joy Sherrick; brothers, Paul (Kelly) Sherrick & Andy Sherrick; sister, Cathy Sherrick; beloved dog, Zeus; as well as many other loving...
Robert T. "Bob" Leslie
Apr 10, 2020
Robert T. “Bob” Leslie, 90, of Middletown, passed away on Friday, April 10, 2020 at his residence. He was born on September 23, 1929 in Middletown to parents Robert and Henrietta Leslie. Bob worked for 30 years at Mound Laboratories as a welder retiring in 1990. He is survived by his loving wife, Linda (Truesdell) Leslie; daughter, Tammy (Gary) Wilson;...
Dennis A. Krause
Apr 8, 2020
Dennis A. Krause, 78, of Middletown, died on Wednesday, April 8, 2020 at Hillspring of Springboro. He was born in Hamilton on April 25, 1941 to parents Charles and Louise (Goetz) Krause. Dennis worked in the field of sales for several industries. He served his country in the United States Navy. Dennis was a member of Holy Family Parish. Dennis...
Betty Lou Wells
Apr 5, 2020
A devoted daughter, mother, sister, niece, and friend passed away April 5th, 2020, at Bickford Senior Living in Middletown, OH. Born October 31, 1926, in Middletown, OH, Betty was the eldest of seven children. She attended Middletown Public Schools. Betty began her work career at an early age. She was known as a dedicated employee, “a hard worker”. After 22...
Steven E. Schraub
Apr 4, 2020
Steven Earl Schraub, 57, of Middletown, passed away on Saturday, April 4, 2020 at Kettering Medical Center. He was born in Middletown on September 25, 1962 to parents, Henry and Gladys J. (Hawkins) Schraub. Steven graduated from Preble Shawnee High School and then attended Miami University. He was an avid photographer and co-owner of Horizon Photography Studio from 1984 -...
Taylor B. Buckner
Apr 3, 2020
Taylor B. Buckner, 28, of Middletown, died on Friday, April 3, 2020 at Atrium Medical Center. He was born in Middletown on June 23, 1991. He worked for UGN in Monroe. Taylor is survived by his children, Luke Buckner & Jandiel Buckner; fiance, Jaly Soto; father, Dale (Tracy) Buckner; mother, Tina Barrett Thomas; siblings, Kiley Buckner, Nathan Thomas, Courtney Thomas,...
Callie Dee Trimble
Apr 3, 2020
Callie Dee Trimble, 88, of Middletown, passed away on Friday, April 3, 2020 at Bickford Assisted Living. She was born in Beattyville, Kentucky on August 5, 1931 to parents, Harry and Della (McDuinn) Perkins. Callie had worked as a forklift operator for Crystal Tissue, retiring in 1993 after 46 years with the company. She was a member of Amanda United...
John D. Fischer
Apr 3, 2020
John D. Fischer 79, of Mason, passed away on Friday, April 3, 2020 at Artis Senior Living of Mason. He was born in Dayton, Ohio on June 16, 1940 to parents John and Virginia Fischer. John spent most of his working years at the family business, F & G Tool and Die. As one of Jehovah's Witnesses, he was a...
James E. Valandingham
Apr 1, 2020
James E. Valandingham, 80, of Trenton, died on Wednesday, April 1, 2020 at his home. He was born in Middletown on December 30, 1939 to parents, the late Edward and Mildred (Burton) Valandingham. Jim had worked for Armco Steel Corp in Coke Plant Maintenance, retiring in 1993 after 34 years with the company. He had served in the Army National...
Maurita E. Stueck
Mar 24, 2020
Maurita Fay Estes Stueck lived a long, rich life of hospitality and service to her community and family. Her devotion to others was an inspiration to all who knew her. She will be fondly remembered especially by her four children Linda Mahan (John) of Fort Collins, CO, Lawrence Estes Stueck (Kathleen McQuiston)of Watkinsville, GA, Katie McNeil (Michael) of Oxford, OH...
Lucile M. Anthony
Mar 23, 2020
Lucile "Lucy" Marguerite Anthony, 65, formerly of Middletown, died on Monday, March 23, 2020 at IU Health Bloomington Hospital in Indiana. She was born in Dayton, Ohio on July 30, 1954 to parents Roscoe Vern Anthony Sr. & Betty (Harris) Anthony Mock. Lucy was born and raised in Middletown until moving to Keokuk, Iowa, where she lived for almost 21...