Current Obituaries
Helen G. Grosardt
Sep 4, 2018
Helen G. Grosardt, 84, of Middletown, passed away Tuesday, September 4, 2018, at Atrium Medical Center. She was born in Corbin, Kentucky on January 6, 1934 to parents Jasper and Lena (Treadway) Hodge. Helen graduated Fairfield High School and was Salutatorian of the Class of 1952. She worked for Selective Service and retired as their office manager in 1987 after...
Judy L. Moore
Sep 3, 2018
Judy L. Moore, 82, of Middletown, died Monday, September 3, 2018, at Ohio's Hospice of Butler & Warren Counties. She was born in Middletown, Ohio on June 8, 1936 to parents Lawrence and Clara (Dout) Lenharr. Mrs. Moore helped to run her husband’s plumbing company for many years. She was also a scout leader and an active volunteer at the...
David Glen Christiansen
Sep 2, 2018
David Glen Christiansen, 52, lifelong resident of Middletown, passed away on Sunday, September 2, 2018. David was a Landscaper, specializing in stone walls. He loved music and was a drummer, playing over the years in several area bands. He was an avid runner on the Track Team in High School. He had a wonderful sense of humor and a wide...
Barbara J. Mccandless
Aug 29, 2018
Barbara J. McCandless, 88, of Middletown, died Wednesday, August 29, 2018, at Ohio's Hospice of Butler & Warren Counties. She was born in Middletown on June 14, 1930 to parents Louis and Helen (Singhoffer) Janka. Her father, Louis, was a well-known local Middletown policeman and her mother, Helen, was a homemaker. After graduating from Middletown High School, Barbara worked at...
Nancy M. Kincaid
Aug 26, 2018
Nancy M. Kincaid, 79, of Middletown, died Sunday, August 26, 2018, at Garden Manor Retirement Village. She was born in Middletown on December 30, 1938 to parents Joseph and Mary (Kuzman) Mulligan. Nancy devoted her time to making a loving home for her family. She was a member of Holy Family Parish. Mrs. Kincaid is survived by her husband, Phillip...
Winnie Cooper
Aug 25, 2018
Winifred Faye “Winnie” Cooper, was born to Floyd Napier and Lillie Mae (Jones) Napier on March 10, 1938 in Cromona, Kentucky. On Saturday, August 25, 2018, at the age of 80, and surrounded by family, Winnie returned to God. She was preceded in death by her husband of 44 years, Gary L. Cooper; brothers, Wallace Napier and Junior Napier; sister,...
Robert Allen Heller Jr.
Aug 24, 2018
Robert Allen “Sleez” Heller, Jr., 76, of Middletown, died Friday, August 24, 2018, at home. He was born in Middletown on July 25, 1942 to parents Robert Allen Sr. and Madeline "Dottie" (Louis) Heller. Sleez worked as a machine operator for General Motors Harrison Radiator for 30 years, retiring in 1995. He was a proud member of A.A. and was...
Linda S. Frazier
Aug 20, 2018
Linda S. Frazier, 70, of Middletown, died Monday, August 20, 2018, at her home. She was born in Quincy, Kentucky on December 25, 1947 to parents Hoge and Mary Frances (Jordan) Tabor. Linda spent her life being a homemaker for her family. She was also a member of the Moose Lodge. Ms. Frazier is survived by her husband Silas Lewallen;...
Joseph Edward Orth
Aug 19, 2018
Joseph Edward Orth, age 92, of Trenton, a devoted husband, father, and grandfather, died Sunday, August 19, 2018 surrounded by family after a year-long battle with cancer. He was born in Middletown on Feb 20, 1926 to immigrant parents Emrick and Mary (Oshust) Orth of Slovensky Grob and Trnava, Slovakia. The fifth of eight children, Joe attended St. John’s School...
Amy Jo Sebastian
Aug 16, 2018
Amy Jo Sebastian, 51, of Monroe, was called home to be with the Lord Thursday, August 16, 2018, at home. She was born in Schenectady, New York on May 15, 1967 to parents James and Judy (Bianco) Evans. Amy is survived by her sons, Kinser Sebastian, Noah Sebastian & Sam Sebastian; daughter, Kylie Sebastian; mother, Judy Evans; brothers, David (Tracy)...
Frederick J. Krause
Aug 14, 2018
Frederick J. Krause, 72, of Middletown, died Tuesday, August 14, 2018, at home. He was born in Middletown, Ohio on April 18, 1946 to parents Arno K. Krause, Jr. and Mary (Chupka) Krause. Mr. Krause was an employee of AK Steel for over 42 years. He was a member of Loyal Order of Moose #501, Eagles Aerie #528, Disabled American...
Mary E. Akers
Aug 14, 2018
Mary Elizabeth Akers age 91, died peacefully at her home in Boca Raton, Florida on August 14, 2018. She was born to Clarence F. and Catherine G. (Mulligan) Smith in Middletown, Ohio on November 4, 1926. Her grandparents were German (Smith’s) and Irish (Mulligan’s) immigrants. Her grandfather, John Mulligan, was a stone-cutter who immigrated in 1861, helped build the Miami-Erie...
Georgia Comminos
Aug 6, 2018
Beloved Matriarch of the Greater Middletown Greek Community fell asleep in the Lord on August 6, 2018, befitting this Greek Orthodox Christian as it was the day of the Holy Transfiguration. Georgia lived and served the Middletown Community her entire life. Georgia was born June 7, 1930 to her parents Steve and Lillie (Kourges) Comminos. Georgia graduated from Middletown High...
Phyllis "Sue" Marie Hale
Aug 6, 2018
Phyllis Marie “Sue” Hale, 80, of Middletown, died Monday, August 6, 2018, at Ohio's Hospice of Butler & Warren Counties. She was born in Middletown on April 8, 1938 to parents Mark Denny and Bessie Marie (McComas) Hinkle. Sue devoted her time to making a loving home for her family. She was formerly active with scouting for several years. Sue...
Joanne "Jodi" Baird
Jul 31, 2018
Joanne “Jodi” Baird, 82, of Middletown, passed away Tuesday, July 31, 2018, at Spring Hills Assisted Living. Jodi was born November 11, 1935 to parents Joseph and Anna (Ross) Baird and resided in the Middletown area her entire life. Jodi was a graduate of Lemon-Monroe High School and was employed as a secretary for Armco until her retirement in 1983....
Henry A. Knight
Jul 30, 2018
Henry A. Knight, 57, of Middletown, passed away Monday, July 30, 2018, at Miami Valley Hospital. He was born in Middletown on December 5, 1960 to parents Willard Henry and Phyllis Jean (Huntsbarger) Knight. Henry held various positions over the years, recently working for Belflex Temp Agency. He had served his country in the United States Navy. Mr. Knight is...
Pastor Joseph W. Willis
Jul 29, 2018
Pastor Joseph Willard Willis, of Middletown, went to be with his Lord on Sunday, July 29, 2018, after a short illness. He was born in Ironton, Ohio on March 1, 1928 to parents Joseph and Irene (Fields) Willis. Ordained as a Baptist pastor at the age of 21, he faithfully served the Lord Jesus till his passing at age 90....
Vannie R. Bailey
Jul 16, 2018
Vannie R. Bailey, 89, of Middletown, died Monday, July 16, 2018, at Ohio's Hospice of Butler & Warren Counties. She was born in Calhoun City, Mississippi on February 26, 1929 to parents Chester and Opal (Brand) Dye. Mrs. Bailey is survived by her son, Robert "Bob" (Deborah) Bailey; brother, Chester Ray Dye; grandchildren, Melissa (Jed) Jesse & Travis (Laura) Bailey;...
Melvin Hampton Carroll
Jul 14, 2018
Melvin Hampton “Face” Carroll, Jr., 67, of Middletown, passed away Saturday, July 14, 2018, at home. He was born in Harrodsburg, Kentucky on May 26, 1951 to parents Melvin H. and Florence (Goodlett) Carroll Sr. Melvin proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps. Mr. Carroll is survived by his loving wife of 28 years, Kimberly Sue Carroll;...
L. Susan Sheley Gabbard
Jul 14, 2018
L. Susan Sheley Gabbard, 69, of Monroe, went to her Heavenly home on Saturday, July 14, 2018. She was born on May 4, 1949 to parents Edward and Marian (Dome) Sheley. Susan graduated from Manatee High in 1968, in Bradenton, Florida. She worked for Bradenton County Schools until moving to Middletown in 1972, after which she began working with the...