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Paula D. Short

Paula D. Short

Feb 5, 2018

Paula D. Paula D. Short, 78, passed away on Monday, February 5, 2018.  She is survived by her only child, Cheryl (Rob) Curry and two granddaughters, Sarah and Rebecca. Paula will be cremated and in keeping with her wishes, there will be no funeral services.

David Gentry

David Gentry

Feb 5, 2018

Gerald David Gentry, 69, of Middletown, passed away Monday, February 5, 2018, at Avalon by Otterbein at Atrium after a brave and valiant battle with his illness.  He was born in Middletown on February 2, 1949 to parents Ernest and Opal (Powell) Gentry. Mr. Gentry is survived by his daughters, Lorie (Dino North) Gentry, Amber (Chad) Copenhaver & Christina (Bobby)...

Richard L. Brannaman

Richard L. Brannaman

Feb 4, 2018

Richard Brannaman: 80, passed away due to complications from Parkinson’s disease on Sunday February 4, 2018. He leaves behind his wife, of 11 years Patricia Combs; children Rick (Mary) of  Miamisburg; Mike of Charlotte, NC; Brad (Ann) of Libertyville, IL; Cindy Urig (Joe) of Elyria, OH;  his sisters Joann Dickman (Balston Lake, NY) and Dorothy Parker (Dayton) as well as...

Glenda Sue Downs

Glenda Sue Downs

Feb 4, 2018

Glenda “Sue” Downs, 74, of Springboro, died Sunday, February 4, 2018, at Hillspring of Springboro.  She was born in Middletown on June 10, 1943 to parents Glenn and Effie (Houndshell) Henderson. Sue worked as a respiratory therapist at Middletown Regional Hospital for 43 years.  She was an avid Cincinnati Reds fan, being a season ticket holder with her husband. Mrs....

Howard Wells Jr.

Howard Wells Jr.

Feb 1, 2018

Howard Wells, Jr., 89, of Liberty Township, died Thursday, February 1, 2018, at Hospice of Butler & Warren Counties.  He was born in Lebanon on April 30, 1928 to parents Howard and Ruth (Corlis) Wells Sr.  Howard worked as a union organizer in the paper industry.  He served his country in the United States Marine Corps during Korea, and was...

Susan J. Muthert

Susan J. Muthert

Jan 29, 2018

Susan J. Muthert, 67, of Middletown, died Monday, January 29, 2018, at home.  She was born on January 15, 1951 to parents Robert and Zelma (Haggard) Held.  Mrs. Muthert is survived by her daughter, Janie (Kim Jones) Collins; son, Jeremiah Ward; sisters, Dianna (Dick) Nixon & Bobbie (Gary) Young; brother, Tom Held; grandson, Donavon (Tamra Steele) Collins; and great granddaughter,...

Betty G. Scott

Betty G. Scott

Jan 28, 2018

Betty G. Scott, 98, formerly of York and Butler PA, died Sunday, January 28, 2018, at Ohio Living Mt. Pleasant.  She was born in New Castle, Pennsylvania on May 19, 1919 to parents Hubert J and Frances (Riddle) Goodrich M.D. Betty was a teacher in the Butler, PA school district.  She was a member of the First United Methodist Church,...

Naomi Olinger

Naomi Olinger

Jan 28, 2018

Naomi Rittenberry Olinger, 84, of Middletown, died Sunday, January 28, 2018, at Garden Manor Retirement Village.  She was born in Wise, Virginia on July 10, 1933 to parents Carnie and Mae (Tackett) Rittenberry. Naomi was a member of Poasttown First Church of God, where she worked in the Dorcas Center and was active with the Faithful Few Nursing Home Ministry...

Joseph John Studniarz

Joseph John Studniarz

Jan 27, 2018

Joseph John Studniarz, 75, of Middletown, passed away Saturday, January 27, 2018.  He was born in Fall River, Massachusetts on March 13, 1942 to parents Joseph J. and Marion (McDonald) Studniarz.  Joseph received his BSME from Bradford Durfee College of Technology (now the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth), MSE from Northeastern University.  He spent his career working with gas and steam...

Robert "Boots" Propps

Robert "Boots" Propps

Jan 27, 2018

Robert E. “Boots” Propps, 81, of Madison Township, died Saturday, January 27, 2018, at Atrium Medical Center.  He was born in Lemon Township on September 11, 1936. Boots worked with Labor Union 534, retiring in 1999.  He loved following Monroe sports.  He also was an avid coon hunter and member of the Butler County Coon Hunters Association. Mr. Propps is...

Barbara J. Mcintosh

Barbara J. Mcintosh

Jan 27, 2018

Barbara J. McIntosh, 79, of Trenton, died Saturday, January 27, 2018, at home.  She was born in Preble County, Ohio on October 18, 1938 to parents Junius and Carrie (Elam) Back. Mrs. McIntosh enjoyed sewing, quilting, crocheting and gardening her flowers.  She was also a member of Monroe First Church of God and loved spending time with her family.   Mrs....

Margaret B. Fall

Margaret B. Fall

Jan 27, 2018

Margaret B. Fall, 97, of Trenton, Ohio died on Jan. 27 at Baptist Hospital East, Louisville, Kentucky Born July 7, 1920 in Trenton, Ohio to William and Bertha (Foutz) Webber Graduated from Trenton High School and Butler County Business College and she worked at Armco during World War II.  She served on Trenton Library Board, member of the Jarvis Mother's...

Viola Mae Massie

Viola Mae Massie

Jan 26, 2018

Viola Mae Massie, 72, of Trenton, passed away January 26, 2018.  She was born in Brookville, Indiana on April 8, 1945 to parents Lloyd & Delores Kuntz. She is survived by her daughters, Jennifer (Dean) Gephart & Julie (Darrel) Swartz; three grandchildren; and ten siblings. A Memorial Mass will be held Saturday, February 3, 2018 at 10:00 am at Holy...

Timothy Charles Dobrozsi

Timothy Charles Dobrozsi

Jan 25, 2018

Timothy Charles Dobrozsi, 67, of Middletown, died Thursday, January 25, 2018, at Atrium Medical Center.  He was born in Middletown on September 21, 1950 to parents Emrie Louis and Martha C. (Flanagan) Dobrozsi. Tim worked for Armco/AK Steel Corporation for 33 years, retiring from Crane Maintenance.  He then worked with Kone Cranes.  He was a very hard working, loving father...

Sharyn S. Bolich

Sharyn S. Bolich

Jan 22, 2018

Sharyn S. Bolich, 70, of Miami Township, died Monday, January 22, 2018, at Wood Glen Alzheimer's Community.  She was born in Middletown on October 5, 1947 to parents Carl J. and Shirley (Boice) Lubberger. Sharyn was a graduate of the Jewish Hospital School of Nursing and worked as a registered nurse for many years.  She was a top producer in...

Rene G. Olivier Jr.

Rene G. Olivier Jr.

Jan 21, 2018

Olivier, Jr., Rene G.  Rene G. Olivier, Jr., 85, of Middletown, entered his eternal home in Heaven on Sunday, January 21, 2018, at Hospice of Butler & Warren Counties.  He was born in Memphis, Tennessee on October 22, 1932 to parents Rene G. Sr. and Linnie Mae (Numer) Olivier.  Rene graduated from Humes High School in 1951 and then earned...

Patricia Ann Walck

Patricia Ann Walck

Jan 16, 2018

Patricia Ann (Downing) Walck, 81, of Middletown, passed away Tuesday, January 16, 2018, at Atrium Medical Center. Pat was preceded in death by her son, Douglas E. Walck; parents, Ralph & Ina Downing; and brothers, Ova R. & Talmadge R. Downing.  She is survived by her sisters, Fay Williams & Sybil (Jim) Johnson. There will be no service or visitation...

Marjorie Ann Herrmann

Marjorie Ann Herrmann

Jan 11, 2018

Marjorie Ann Herrmann, of Cincinnati passed away at her home on January 11, 2018, at the age of 101+.   Her strength, love, grace, spirit, humor and generous nature will be greatly missed by her loving and devoted children, Eugene Herrmann, MD, Jill Herrmann, and Lisa Youngstrom (Paul); 9 wonderful grandchildren; and 16 great grandchildren. Marjorie was preceded in death by...

Courtney D. Lacy

Courtney D. Lacy

Jan 10, 2018

Courtney D. Lacy, 49, of West Chester Township, died Wednesday, January 10, 2018, at home.  He was born in Middletown on October 21, 1968 to parents Paul and Wilma Jean (Bailey) Lacy.  Courtney had previously worked for Mullaney's Medical Supply, delivering home health care items.  He was currently self-employed as an Uber driver.  He served his country in the United...

Jane A. Fishbaugh

Jane A. Fishbaugh

Jan 10, 2018

Jane A. Fishbaugh, 62, of Franklin Township, died Wednesday, January 10, 2018, at Atrium Medical Center.  She was born in Middletown on November 14, 1955 to parents John A. and Mary Alice “Mitzi” (Stahl) Welling.  Jane retired from the City of Middletown in the sewer maintenance department.  She was a member of Holy Family Parish - St. John's Church.    Mrs....

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