Current Obituaries
Jackie Yost Cassell
Mar 19, 2019
Jacqueline “Jackie” Yost Cassell, 82, of Middletown, died Tuesday, March 19, 2019, at home. She was born in Hamilton on November 16, 1936 to parents Herbert and Evie (Sparks) Robinson. Jackie is survived by her children, Brian (Dax) Yost, Shelly (Scott) Sandmann, Ellen (Sam) Nelson & Becky (John) Mirlisena; brother, Dale Robinson; ten grandchildren; nine great grandchildren; and five great...
Juanita M. Clendenin
Mar 16, 2019
Juanita Marie Clendenin, 95, of Franklin, died Saturday, March 16, 2019, at her son’s home. She was born in Illinois, on October 3, 1923 to parents Abraham and Ora (Hiezer) Harp. Juanita graduated from Monroe High School. She was a member of the Franklin United Methodist Church, and was involved with many of the church’s organizations. Mrs. Clendenin is survived...
Scott W. Marshall
Mar 14, 2019
Scott W. Marshall, 60, of Middletown, died Thursday, March 14, 2019 of congestive heart failure. He was born in Middletown on March 19, 1958 to parents Marcus W. and Patricia (Welliver) Marshall. Scott graduated from Loch Raven High School in Towson, Maryland and worked as a teacher's assistant before returning to Middletown. Scott had many interests all of his life...
David E. Booker
Mar 14, 2019
David E. Booker, 85, of Franklin Township, died Thursday, March 14, 2019, at Ohio's Hospice of Butler & Warren Counties. He was born in Middletown on November 28, 1933 to parents Robert and Rose (Wilson) Booker. David had worked for Bank One for 32 years, retiring as Executive Vice President. He was a veteran of the United States Navy. David...
Marian Wickersham
Mar 14, 2019
Marian Wickersham 81, of Middletown, died on Thursday, March 14, 2019 at her home. She was born on Saturday, July 17, 1937 in Glasgow, Scotland to Andrew and Catherine (MacDonald) Whyte. Marian devoted her time to making a loving home for her family. Mrs. Wickersham is survived by her husband - James Wickersham; daughter - Catherine Roberts; son - Ronald...
Vincent Kipus
Mar 12, 2019
Vincent Kipus, 82, of Washington Township, formerly of Middletown, died Tuesday, March 12, 2019, at home. He was born in Middletown on December 25, 1936 to parents Andrey and Paulina (Duden) Kipus. Vincent worked as a designer for Delco General Motors, retiring in 1987 after 30 years with the company. He had served in the Air Force Reserves. Mr. Kipus...
Myrtle Ann Smith
Mar 11, 2019
Myrtle Ann (Carpenter) Smith, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, March 11, 2019. Ann had been living in the Lebanon, Ohio area since 2013. She was born in Norwich, New York on September 25, 1926 the daughter of Telford and Rose (Herrick) Carpenter. Ann was a graduate of Norwich High School in the class of...
Mary Stanton
Mar 1, 2019
Mary Stanton, 80, of Middletown, passed away Friday, March 1, 2019, at Ohio's Hospice of Butler & Warren Counties. She was born in Middletown, Ohio on July 2, 1938 to parents Charles Edwin “Eddie” and Velma Mae “Sis” (Diver) Canter. Mrs. Stanton was a volunteer for 32 years at Middletown Hospital (Atrium Medical Center). She loved bingo, traveling, movies, reading...
Joseph F. "Joe" Burnett
Mar 1, 2019
Joseph F. Burnett, 71, of Middletown, died Friday, March 1, 2019, at Atrium Medical Center. He was born in Middletown, Ohio on August 30, 1947 to parents John and Ruby (Cox) Burnett. Joe attended St. Paul United Church of Christ in Middletown. He enjoyed horseracing, especially figuring out the statistical analysis. Mr. Burnett is survived by his wife, Cindy (Griffith)...
Robert E. "Bob" Youtsler
Feb 27, 2019
Robert E. “Bob” Youtsler, 81, of Monroe, died Wednesday, February 27, 2019, at Ohio's Hospice of Butler & Warren Counties. He was born in Hamilton on July 5, 1937 to parents Allen E. and Irene G. (Black) Youtsler. Bob started Squire's Barber Shop in 1968 and still had the original barbers working with him until his retirement in November 2018,...
Diana Krause
Feb 27, 2019
Diana Krause, 69, of Middletown, died Wednesday, February 27, 2019, at Atrium Medical Center. She was born in Middletown, Ohio on February 14, 1950 to parents Olvin and Marie (Patrick) Risner. Mrs. Krause was a nurse at Fort Hamilton Hospital. Mrs. Krause is survived by her sons, Dan (Missy) Lawwill, Jeff (Gina) Lawwill, Frederick A. (Deborah Fitzgibbon) Krause; sister, Virginia...
Dr. Russell L. Malcolm
Feb 26, 2019
Russell “Rusty” age 89, passed peacefully away at home on Tuesday, February 26 surrounded by loving family and friends. Rusty was born on December 21, 1929 in Ann Arbor, Michigan to Russell L. Malcolm Sr. M.D. and Bernice Staebler Malcolm. Rusty loved Ann Arbor and Whitmore lake. He enjoyed telling everyone the story of waiting for his dad to get...
Joyce E. Corley
Feb 26, 2019
Joyce E. Corley, 80, of Middletown, died Tuesday, February 26, 2019. She was born in Middletown, Ohio on January 27, 1939 to parents Paul and Margaret (Lesinczky) Huy. Mrs. Corley is survived by her daughter, Mindy (Sherman) Jones; sons, Dan (Beverly) Mabry, Russ (Jennifer) Mabry; sister, Carol (Gordon) Burns and 8 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. Joyce was preceded in...
John D. "Jack" Edgington
Feb 24, 2019
John D. “Jack” Edgington, 96, of Monroe, died Sunday, February 24, 2019, at Ohio Living Mt. Pleasant. He was born in Augusta, Kentucky on May 24, 1922 to parents John Clyde and Mildred (Donovan) Edgington. Jack retired as manager of the Corporate Marketing Research department of Armco Steel Corporation, after 33 years with the company. Mr. Edgington is survived by...
Maudie D. Phipps
Feb 22, 2019
Maudie D. Phipps, 89, of Middletown, passed away Friday, February 22, 2019, at Ohio's Hospice of Butler & Warren Counties. She was born in Perry County, Kentucky on December 13, 1929 to parents James Emery and Ella (Ross) Tackett. Maudie had worked as an inspector for General Motors, retiring in 1985 after 30 years with the company. She was an...
Elizabeth A. Whitt
Feb 21, 2019
Elizabeth A. Whitt, 77, of Middletown, died Thursday, February 21, 2019, at Miami Valley Hospital. She was born in Middletown on April 20, 1941 to parents Dwight and Irene (Little) Whitt. Elizabeth had worked as a business teacher at Valley View High School for 25 years, retiring in 1996. She was a member of Union Chapel Methodist Church. She was...
Leslie N. Pettus
Feb 20, 2019
Leslie N. Pettus, 36, of Middletown, passed away Wednesday, February 20, 2019, at University of Cincinnati Medical Center. She was born in Hamilton on June 30, 1982. Leslie was a loving wife and mother who devoted her time to making a wonderful home for her family. She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends at car events and traveling...
John E. "Jack" Roof
Feb 19, 2019
John E. “Jack” Roof, 93, of Germantown, died Tuesday, February 19, 2019, at Ohio's Hospice of Butler & Warren Counties. He was born in Germantown on December 20, 1925 to parents Carl Edward and Alice (Fryman) Roof. Jack was the owner of Roof's Garage. He served his country in the United States Army during World War II and was a...
John E. "Jack" Wills
Feb 19, 2019
John E. “Jack” Wills, 79, of Middletown, died Tuesday, February 19, 2019, at Atrium Medical Center. He was born in Middletown on October 31, 1939 to parents John Raymond and Mary Ellen (Hill) Wills. Jack graduated from Fenwick High School in the Class of 1958. He retired from Armco Steel (now AK Steel) in 1997 after 32 years of service...
Don Dunn
Feb 18, 2019
Donald Leroy "Don" Dunn, 80, of Middletown, passed away peacefully Monday morning, February 18, 2019, at Arlington Pointe Nursing Home after a long illness. Don was born and raised in Middletown. He joined the Air Force and lived in several states including Alaska, before returning to Middletown. In 2000 he retired from AK Steel after a 27 year career in...