Current Obituaries
Arlene M. Beckett
May 13, 2019
Arlene May Beckett, 91, of Middletown, died on Monday, May 13, 2019 at Ohio's Hospice of Butler & Warren Counties. She was born on May 16, 1927. Arlene loved to shop and play Bridge and enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren. Arlene is survived by her son, Jim (Alisha) Beckett; daughters, Donna (Bob Ganey) Beckett & Jaci (Jeremiah) Banks; grandchildren,...
Michael Patrick Minor
May 11, 2019
Michael Patrick Minor, 61, of Monroe, died on Saturday, May 11, 2019 at Good Samaritan Hospital. He was born in Middletown on Wednesday, July 3, 1957 to parents, Joseph and Marilyn (Schneider) Minor. Michael worked as a graphic artist for Cox Ohio Publishing for over 20 years. He loved to draw in pen & ink and watercolors. He was a...
John "Jack" Harkrader
May 11, 2019
John L. "Jack" Harkrader 89, of Middletown, died on Saturday, May 11, 2019 at Ohio's Hospice of Butler & Warren Counties. He was born on Tuesday, July 2, 1929 in Middletown to parents Orland and Ada (Pierson) Harkrader. Mr. Harkrader was the owner of Harkrader's Building, Insurance, Realtors and Harkrader Rentals. He was a member of Holy Family Parish-Holy Trinity...
Ascencion Rodriguez De Leon
May 10, 2019
Ascencion Rodriguez De Leon 90, of Middletown, died on Friday, May 10, 2019. She was born on, May 09, 1929 in El Salvador to Rosalio and Maria De Leon Rodriguez. She attended Holy Family Parish St. John's Church. Ascencion is survived by her children Raymundo A. (Nora) Rodriguez, Maria Rodriguez, Victor (Rebeca Mulatillo) Hernandez, Rosa Reed, brother Juan Bautista Rodriguez,...
Gilbert E. Hood Jr.
Apr 29, 2019
Gilbert Hood Jr., 64, of Middletown, passed away on Monday, April 29, 2019 at home. He was born onTuesday, April 5, 1955 in Middletown to Gilbert Sr. and Martha Hood. Gilbert attended church at Yankee Road Church of God. He enjoyed old movies, especially westerns, and some sports. Gilbert is survived by his wife, Alice Hood; son, Daniel Hood; father,...
Charles L. Trees
Apr 28, 2019
Charles L. Trees, 77, of Monroe, passed away on Sunday, April 28, 2019 at Atrium Medical Center. He was born on Saturday, January 10, 1942 in Middletown to Charles "Sonny" and Grace (Anderson) Trees. Charles worked as a welder for Armco Steel Corp, retiring in 1990 after 25 years. He also served 20 years as a police officer for the...
Sherman W. Jones
Apr 25, 2019
Sherman W. Jones 70, of Middletown, passed away on Thursday, April 25, 2019 at Atrium Medical Center. He was born on Saturday, October 9, 1948 in Kimball, West Virginia to Earl and Cora (Duncan) Jones. Sherman worked as a pump supervisor for Moody's of Dayton, retiring after 44 years. He was a veteran of the United States Army. Sherman loved...
Robert H. Trimble
Apr 20, 2019
Robert H. Trimble 87, of Middletown, died on Saturday, April 20, 2019 at Bickford Assisted Living. He was born on Friday, October 16, 1931 in Middletown to John and Edith (Seeley) Trimble. Robert worked for Crystal Tissue for 46 years, retiring in 1993. He was a member of Amanda United Methodist Church. Mr. Trimble is survived by his wife, Callie...
Lois Kathleen Lambert
Apr 19, 2019
Lois Kathleen Lambert, 90, of Middletown, died on Friday, April 19, 2019 at Arlington Pointe Assisted Living. She was born on Tuesday, June 26, 1928 in Middletown to Oscar and Cora (Oliver) Thomas. Lois dedicated her time to making a loving home for her family. She was a longtime member of St. Mary Catholic Church in Franklin. Mrs. Lambert is...
Gene Roberts
Apr 15, 2019
Gene Roberts 92, formerly of Middletown, died on Monday, April 15, 2019 at Ohio Living Mt. Pleasant. He was born on Saturday, August 21, 1926 in Dayton to Nick and Donata (Salamida) Roberts. Gene was the owner of Miami Machine Corp, retiring in 2001. He was a veteran of the United States Navy. Gene was a member of Holy Family...
Roberta L. Alexander
Apr 14, 2019
Roberta L. Alexander, 95, formerly of Trenton, passed away Sunday, April 14, 2019, at Trinity Community of Beavercreek. She was born in Hamilton on November 20, 1923 to parents Robert and Helen (Berry) Seegmueller. Roberta earned her Bachelor's degree in Art Education from Miami University in 1945 and then worked for Hamilton City Schools as an art teacher. She was...
Ryan P. Sorrell
Apr 12, 2019
Ryan P. Sorrell 39, of Madison Township, passed away on Friday, April 12, 2019 at home. He was born on Tuesday, May 8, 1979 in Middletown. Ryan is survived by his sons, Dylan Patrick Sorrell & Levi Moore; daughter, Raylynn Hooten; father, Charles "Chuck" (Patricia Hamilton) Sorrell; sister, Kelley (Trent) Brandel; grandfather, Walker Carll; and a granddaughter, Addilyn Rose Hooten,...
Dorothy Jean Elam
Apr 5, 2019
Dorothy Jean Elam 74, of Middletown, died on Friday, April 5, 2019 at Ohio's Hospice of Butler & Warren Counties. She was born on Tuesday, June 6, 1944 in Lincoln, Kentucky to Howard and Lila (Simms) Warner. Dorothy had worked as a tax preparer for Jackson-Hewitt. She loved spending time with her family and enjoyed watching tv, going to the...
Roger Kent Romer
Apr 3, 2019
Roger Kent Romer, 70, of Middletown, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Wednesday, April 3, 2019, at University of Cincinnati Medical Center. He was born in Dayton on December 15, 1948 to parents Otto William and Pauline (Gardner) Romer. Roger had retired from Sears as a stock manager after over 20 years with the company. He...
Barbara Ann (Robinson) Carter Russell
Apr 2, 2019
Barbara Ann (Robinson) Carter Russell, 84, of Middletown, died Tuesday, April 2, 2019, at her home. She was born in Jackson, Kentucky on December 24, 1934 to parents Charles and Velma Robinson. Barbara had worked as a bartender in the restaurant industry. She was a history buff, especially politics, loved Jeopardy!, trivia, Antiques Roadshow and keeping up with current events...
Cassie Michael
Mar 24, 2019
Cassandra S. “Cassie” Michael, 76, of Middletown, died Sunday, March 24, 2019, at Ohio's Hospice of Butler & Warren Counties. She was born in Middletown on February 22, 1943 to parents Harold and Pauline (Back) Michael. Cassie worked as a hair stylist for over 30 years, retiring from Shapes in Hair Design. Miss Michael is survived by her aunt, Joanne...
Catherine L. Brown
Mar 22, 2019
Catherine L. Brown, 95, of Middletown, died Friday, March 22, 2019, at Ohio Living Mt. Pleasant. She was born in London, Ohio on June 14, 1923 to parents Stewart W. and Lula (Stevens) Edwards. Catherine had worked as an executive secretary for Sorg Paper Company. She was an active member of First United Methodist Church until her health made her...
Michael Glenn Collins
Mar 22, 2019
Michael Glenn Collins, 65, of Middletown, died Friday, March 22, 2019, at Atrium Medical Center. He was born in Middletown, Ohio on November 17, 1953 to parents Lawrence "Doc" and Ruby (Taylor) Collins. Michael's family was everything to him. He loved listening to country music on his radio and drinking his Diet Coke. He is survived by his brother, George...
Robert E. Rossi
Mar 20, 2019
Robert E. Rossi passed away Wednesday, March 20, 2019, at Atrium Medical Center. He was born in Middletown on October 14, 1930 to parents Carl and Lelia Rossi. Bob graduated from Monroe High School in 1949, where he actively participated in various sports. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and was honorably discharged. He retired from Inland Container...
Anthony "Tony" L. Dennis
Mar 20, 2019
Anthony L. “Tony” Dennis, 50, of Middletown, died Wednesday, March 20, 2019, at the James Cancer Center at Ohio State University. He was born in Middletown on March 9, 1969 to parents William Eugene and Helen Louise (Vitori) Dennis. Tony worked as a server at Stefano's Italian Cafe for 18 years. He graduated from Miami University with honors, loved to...