Current Obituaries
Jeri L. Rossi
Dec 28, 2019
On December 28, 2019, Jeri L. Rossi, of Middletown, OH, passed away suddenly at age 73. She was loving mother of two children: Nikki Rossi of Middletown and Tony Rossi (Sara Aefsky) of Windsor Mill, MD. Both of whom survive her. Jeri was born on July 5, 1946 in Newark, NJ to Ben and Jeanette Kendall. She grew up in...
Kristy Renee Adkins
Dec 28, 2019
Kristy Renee Adkins, 37, of Middletown, passed away on December 28, 2019. She was born in Middletown on April 28, 1982, the daughter of Claude Adkins, Jr. and Gloria (Reynolds) Oliver. Kristy will be dearly missed by her family and friends. She adored spending time with them, especially her son, Dylan. Kristy and Dylan's shopping trips were very special. Kristy...
Michael P. Cochran
Dec 25, 2019
Michael P. Cochran, 64, of Deerfield Township, died on Wednesday, December 25, 2019 at his home. He was born in Lake Charles, Louisianna on September 2, 1955 to parents Charles "Bob" and Lois (Adams) Cochran. Michael was a 1973 graduate of Fenwick High School and then worked as a millwright for ILSCO Corporation. He was a member of Holy Family...
Melinda A. Dickerson
Dec 25, 2019
Melinda A. Dickerson, 71, of Middletown, died on Wednesday, December 25, 2019 at Select Specialty Hospital - B North. She was born in Middletown on June 6, 1948 to parents, James and Joanne Dickerson. Melinda was a sales representative and part-owner of Dickerson Distributing. She was a member of Holy Family Parish, was involved with Arthur Murray Dance Studio, and...
Paula J. Burnett
Dec 23, 2019
Paula Jean Burnett, 54, of Madison Township, died on Monday, December 23, 2019 at her home. She was born in Middletown on January 24, 1965 to parents Paul and Shirley (Weeks) Morgan. Paula was a natural cowgirl, inside and out, an avid animal lover and award winning equestrian, as well as a fitness enthusiast. She was always upbeat, energetic and...
Patricia L. Borders
Dec 19, 2019
Patricia Lee Borders, 91, of Middletown, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, December 19, 2019 at Atrium Medical Center. She was born in Middletown on September 17, 1928 to parents Earl R. and Myrtle (Siddons)Thompson. She graduated from Monroe High School. Patricia loved the Lord and taking care of her family. She enjoyed antiques, flower gardening and finding...
Linda Kay Vanarsdale
Dec 18, 2019
Linda Kay VanArsdale, 77, of Middletown, went home to be the Lord on Wednesday, December 18, 2019. She was born in Eldorado, Illinois on November 18, 1942 to parents, Roy and Charlene (Ripperdan) Purcell. Linda was a member of Stratford Heights Church of God and was active in the past as a Sunday School teacher, choir member, and women's ministries...
Louis T. Rossi
Dec 18, 2019
Louis Theodore Rossi, 90, of Middletown, died Wednesday, December 18, 2019 at his home. He was born in Middletown on March 20, 1929 to parents, Henry and Emelia (Donisi) Rossi. Lou graduated from St. Joseph's High School in Rensselaer, Indiana. He worked for the Ohio Department of Transportation and retired as a District Supervisor. He was a member of Holy...
Wayne F. Dunn, Jr.
Dec 15, 2019
Wayne F. Dunn, Jr., 92, of Middletown, died on Sunday, December 15, 2019 at Arlington Pointe. He was born in Fort Wayne, Indiana on July 4, 1927 to parents Wayne Sr. and Anza (Hayes) Dunn. Wayne had worked as a mechanic for Armco Steel Corp. He served his country in the United States Air Force and served with the Merchant...
Dr. Ralph B. Clemens
Dec 14, 2019
Dr. Ralph B. Clemens, DDS, 86, of Turtlecreek Township, died Saturday, December 14, 2019 at Atrium Medical Center. Private services will be held at the convenience of the family.
Dale E. Pitzer
Dec 12, 2019
Dale E. Pitzer, 83, of Middletown, died Thursday, December 12, 2019 at Ohio's Hospice of Butler and Warren Counties. As he requested, there will be no services for Dale.
Bill C. Clinger
Dec 2, 2019
Billy C. Clinger, 88, of Trenton, died on Monday, December 2, 2019 at his home. He was born in Adams County, Ohio on December 19, 1930 to parents Charles and Juanita (Chandler) Clinger. Bill sold insurance for MetLife and Commonwealth of Kentucky Insurance, retiring after 42 years. He was a member of the Monroe Church of the Nazarene. Mr. Clinger...
Matthew L. Slamka
Nov 26, 2019
Matthew L. Slamka, 63, of Middletown, died on Tuesday, November 26, 2019 at his home. He was born in Middletown on October 8, 1956 to parents Charles and Thelma (Gerdes) Slamka. Matt was the owner of Shaddock's for 28 years. He enjoyed vacationing in Florida and being on the beach. Mr. Slamka is survived by his wife, Ede Slamka; son,...
Anna M. Mapel-Banks
Nov 23, 2019
Anna M. Mapel-Banks, 45, of Middletown, died on Saturday, November 23, 2019 at Miami Valley Hospital. She was born in Hamilton on September 21, 1974. Anna loved her family and will be greatly missed by her husband, Marty "Sonny" Banks; daughter, Grace Bio; mother & stepfather, Rosita & Jeff Gaunt; sister, Crystal (Michael Taulbee) Mapel; and stepbrothers, Steven Gaunt &...
Betty A. Mcguire
Nov 23, 2019
Betty A. McGuire, 92, of Middletown, died Saturday, November 23, 2019 at Atrium Medical Center. She was born in Middletown on October 8, 1927 to parents Frank D. and Frances (Pool) Merkt. Betty worked for Black Clawson, retiring as Accounting Supervisor in 1993 after 42 years with the company. She was a member of Holy Family Parish - Holy Trinity...
Betsy P. Bender
Nov 18, 2019
Betsy P. Bender, 83, of Middletown, passed away November 18, 2019 at Ohio Living Mt. Pleasant. She was born on March 20, 1936 in Columbus, OH to parents, Louis and Jessie (Baker) Phillips. She, along with her husband Floyd G. Bender, co-owned Filson's, a women's clothing store, for 21 years. Betsy was member of Temple Beth Sholom and was a...
Linda Ann Ryan
Nov 18, 2019
Linda Ann Ryan 76, of Middletown, died on Monday, November 18, 2019 at Atrium Medical Center. She was born on November 19, 1942 in Cincinnati, OH. Linda was member of Holy Family Parish. She is survived by her grandson Adam (Caitlynn) Ryan, son Sean Ryan, grandson Kellen Allen, grandson Maddoxx Ryan, great grand children; Chloe, Emmitt, Taylee and Kyarah, siblings...
Stavros Koutsikithis
Nov 18, 2019
Stavros Koutsikithis 43, of Middletown, died on Monday, November 18, 2019 at West Chester Hospital. He was born on November 28, 1975 in Middletown, OH to Stratus and Maria (Dimitriadou) Koutsikithis. He worked for Goodwill and was a member of Sts. Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Church. Stavros is survived by mother Maria Koutsikithis, siblings Stacy (Brian) Cox, George (Cynthia)...
Mary Ellen Cole
Nov 18, 2019
Mary Ellen Cole, 98, of Middletown, passed away November 18, 2019 at Otterbein-Middletown. She was born on August 6,1921, in Middletown to John and Anna (Weishaar) Gardner. She worked as a billing clerk for NCR Coporation for 13 years, retiring in 1983. Mary was a member of Holy Family Parish her entire life, as well as, a member of the...
Albert "Bunk" Enz
Nov 15, 2019
Albert “Bunk” Enz, 85, of Monroe, passed away on Friday November 15, 2019, at his home. Al was born on April 27, 1934 in Middletown, Ohio to William and Delma (Jay) Enz. He graduated from Monroe High School in 1952. On November 20, 1954, he married the former Mary Ann Helsinger in Liberty, Indiana. Al owned and operated Johnson &...