Current Obituaries
Michael E. Lacy
Oct 2, 2019
Michael Lacy, 65, of Trenton, died on Wednesday, October 2, 2019 at his home. He was born in Kentucky on March 23, 1954. Michael is survived by his wife, Sharon (Daughetee) Lacy; daughter, Marta (Steven) Davis; his in-laws, Gary & Barbara Daughetee; seven grandchildren; one sister-in-law, two brothers-in-law and their spouses; three sisters; one brother; many nieces & nephews; and...
Anna Welch Potter Frisby
Oct 1, 2019
Anna Welch Potter Frisby, 93, of Middletown, passed away on Tuesday, October 1, 2019 at Spring Hills Middletown. Anna was the youngest child of Roy Buran & Bessie (Gross) Potter. She was born on October 24, 1925, in Letcher County, Kentucky. Anna accepted Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior when she was 16 years old. Soon after, the family...
William Steven Meyer
Sep 29, 2019
William Steven Meyer, 75, of Franklin Township, passed peacefully at his residence Sunday evening. He was born in Cincinnati on March 7, 1944 to parents, William and Ruth Elaine (Niblack) Meyer. Steve had worked for GM Delphi, retiring in 2006 after 31 years. He served his country in the United States Army National Guard during Vietnam. Big Steve loved sports...
Carl "Joe" Marstall
Sep 28, 2019
Carl Joseph "Joe" Marstall, of Middletown, born May 31, 1933 in Springboro, died unexpectedly Saturday, September 28, 2019 while doing yard work. He was 86. Joe was the son of Velma (Shaffer) and William H. Marstall, Sr. He was raised on a farm in Springboro under the tutelage of his "Granddaddy" Karl who, along with his two brothers, had been...
Robert "Bob" Goodwin
Sep 28, 2019
Robert L. "Bob" Goodwin, 72, of Middletown, died on Saturday, September 28, 2019 at home. He was born in Middletown on April 8, 1947 to parents, Edgar V. "Bill" and Dorothy (Rossi) Goodwin. Bob was the owner/operator of Goodwin's Plumbing for 40 years. He served his country in the United States Army and was an avid bowler. Bob is survived...
Gerea A. Blankenship
Sep 12, 2019
Gerea A. Blankenship, 75, of Middletown, died on Thursday, September 12, 2019 at Atrium Medical Center. She was born in Barbourville, Kentucky on February 2, 1944 to parents Charles and Verla (Cobb) Hale. Gerea worked as a nurses' aide at Carlisle Manor Nursing Home for 15 years. Gerea is survived by her four daughters, Lisa Marshall, Teresa Kennedy, Rhonda Sowder...
Ann Louise Beck
Sep 11, 2019
Ann Louise Snethen Beck, life-long resident of Middletown, peacefully passed away at home on September 11, 2019. She was born at Middletown Regional Hospital on August 2, 1938 to parents Myron and Sarah Morgan Snethen. She graduated from Middletown High School in 1956, Miami University of Oxford in 1960 with a BA in Education, and taught three years at Wildwood...
Myra Sue Edwards
Sep 11, 2019
Myra Sue Edwards, 77, of Middletown, died on Wednesday, September 11, 2019 at her home. She was born in Middletown on June 3, 1942 to parents Stewart and Lula (Stevens) Edwards. Sue worked in patient registration for Middletown Regional Hospital. Sue is survived by her daughter, Susan (Keith) Norvell; two granddaughters, Sarah Fisher & Allison Fisher; and many other loving...
James P. Bruner
Sep 6, 2019
James P. Bruner, a retired Armco research metallurgist, and local volunteer, died on Friday, September 6, 2019 at Ohio Living Mt. Pleasant, where he had resided for several years with his wife Lola, who survives him. A native of Lansing, Michigan, he retired from Armco in 1990 after 40 years in their Research Laboratory. He was involved in development of...
Terry L. Wiese
Sep 4, 2019
Terry L. Wiese, 66, of Middletown, died on Wednesday, September 4, 2019 at Hospice of Hamilton. She was born on November 4, 1952 in Morgantown, West Virginia to Carl and Linda Lou (Edburg) Wiese. Terry worked 20 years in the housekeeping department at Fort Hamilton Hospital, retiring as assistant director of housekeeping. She then spent 20 years at the United...
Mary Ellen Pelfrey
Sep 1, 2019
Mary Ellen Pelfrey 87, of Kettering, died on Sunday, September 01, 2019 at Oak Creek Terrace Nusing and Rehab Center. She was born May 16, 1932 in Dayton, OH to Raymond and Pearl (Helterbran) Howard. She worked for U.S. Government as a secretary/ administrative assistant. Mary is survived by her daughter Cindy (Bob) Hess, grand children Sarah (Ben) Ausdenmoore,Tyler (Inna)...
Betty J. Latham
Aug 31, 2019
Betty J. Latham 89, of Trenton, died on Saturday, August 31, 2019 at her residence. She was born on December 4,1929 in Rockport, IN to Harvey and Philomena "Minnie" (Wetzel) Mulhall. She was a homemaker and a member of Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Church and the Church Ladies Society. She was a volunteer for 41 years at Middletown Regional...
Theresa E. Givens
Aug 31, 2019
Theresa E. Givens, age 58 of Monroe, passed away at her home with her family by her side on Saturday, August 31, 2019. She was born on October 21, 1960 in St. Louis, Missouri to parents Carl and Barbara Ann (Ford) Brech Jr. She worked in manufacturing for 10 years at Blackhawk Manufacturing in Mason and was an active member...
Bruce E. Fassler
Aug 28, 2019
Bruce E. Fassler, 67, of Cincinnati, passed away on Wednesday, August 28, 2019 at Indianspring of Oakley, after a long illness. He was born in Cincinnati on June 27, 1952. Bruce was a graduate of St. Xavier High School. He then graduated from the University of Notre Dame and went on to earn his law degree from Case Western Law...
Nevin Markle
Aug 28, 2019
Paul ‘Nevin’ Markle, 77, died August 28, 2019 at Ohio Living Mount Pleasant in Monroe. Born and raised in Hanover, Pennsylvania he was a longtime resident of Middletown, Ohio. Nevin is survived by his devoted wife of 52 years, Joan ‘Dee’ (Slutz) Markle; sons Scott (Kori) Markle of Middletown and Todd (Angie) Markle of West Chester; daughter Kristin (Michael) Beckett...
Frances Lovely
Aug 28, 2019
Frances Lovely, 71, of Middletown, died on Wednesday, August 28, 2019 at her home. She was born on October 6, 1947 in Jackson, Kentucky to parents Dexter and Dixie (Oaks) Howard. Frances had worked as a bank teller for First Financial Bank and also worked at the American Legion Post #218. She is survived by her daughter, Marlinda (Jed) Duff;...
Brian J. Males
Aug 25, 2019
Brian J. Males, 42, of Middletown, died on Sunday, August 25, 2019. He was born on August 20, 1977 in Middletown to Hal and Kathryn (Chaffins)Males. Brian worked for AK Steel as a crane operator. He was an avid sports fan and enjoyed playing softball and basketball. Brian loved his family and will be greatly missed by his fiance, Shelby...
James "Mo" Molinsky
Aug 20, 2019
James E. "Mo" Molinsky,73, of Middletown, died on Tuesday, August 20, 2019 at Ohio's Hospice of Butler & Warren Counties. He was born on March 2, 1946, in Hamilton to parents George and Dorothy (Fox) Molinsky. Mo worked in management for Mosler Safe Company and Butler County Environmental Services. He attended St. Ann Church, St. Joseph Church and graduated from...
Barbara Fay Maines
Aug 18, 2019
Barbara Fay Maines, 87, of Middletown, passed away on Sunday, August 18, 2019 at Ohio's Hospice of Butler & Warren Counties. She was born in Cincinnati on February 2, 1932. She worked as the Office Manager for Hamilton Stands for 20 years and was a member of Holy Family Parish. Barbara is survived by her husband, Virgil Maines Jr.; children,...
Donald R. Lang
Aug 11, 2019
Donald R. Lang, 90, of Middletown, died on Sunday, August 11, 2019 at Ohio's Hospice of Butler & Warren Counties. He was born on January 31, 1929 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Don earned his Bachelor's Degree from the University of Wisconsin and had worked as a Medical Supply Representative. He served his country in the United States Army during the Korean...