Current Obituaries
Zona Theresa Courey
Jul 31, 2017
Zona Theresa Courey, 91, of Middletown, died Monday, July 31, 2017, at Hospice of Butler & Warren Counties. She was born in Middletown, Ohio on September 18, 1925 to parents Bocho and Cecelia (Vertich) Elieff. Zona loved her job as a front desk clerk at the Manchester Hotel for 20 years. She was a longtime member of Bethlehem Lutheran Church...
Carmel R. Burns
Jul 30, 2017
Carmel R. Burns, 52, of Middletown, died Sunday, July 30, 2017, at home. She was born in Hyden, Kentucky on October 26, 1964 to parents Clarence and Rena (Whitt) Smallwood. Mrs. Burns is survived by her husband, Ricky Burns; sons, Richard Burns & Randy (Channel) Burns; sisters, Mickey (Emmit) Lawson, Sue (Gene) Bowling & Carla (Arnold) Smith; grandchildren, January Kilmer,...
William E. Potter
Jul 29, 2017
Willam E. “Bill” Potter, 88, of Middletown, passed away Saturday, July 29, 2017. He was born in West Liberty, Kentucky on February 16, 1929, the son of Samuel “Mick” Micloth and Viola (Short) Potter. Bill is survived by his sons, Eric (Gale) Potter & Greg (Lisa) Potter; two grandchildren, Jason Potter & Kevin (Nicole) Potter; and two great grandchildren, Landon...
Esther Grace Waddell
Jul 28, 2017
Esther Grace Waddell, 90, of Lebanon, OH, loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away on July 28, 2017, surrounded by her family at Atrium Medical Center. She was born July 26, 1927, in Garner, Iowa, a daughter of David James and Ruth (Hutchman) Lewis. Esther Grace graduated from Stephens College in Columbia, MO and Muskingum College in...
Martha Strohman
Jul 13, 2017
Martha Strohman, 92, of Middletown, died Thursday, July 13, 2017, at Otterbein at Middletown. She was born in Middletown on August 24, 1924 to parents Dan and Mary (Hall) Cummings. Martha was devoted to having a loving home for her family. She was very supportive of her children, having served as a Girl Scout Leader, and was the caregiver for...
Gayle L. Barnett
Jul 12, 2017
Gayle L. Barnett, 74, of Middletown, died Wednesday, July 12, 2017, at her home. She was born in Mt. Sterling, Kentucky on May 18, 1943 to parents Paul and Ruby (Williams) Barnett. Gayle graduated from Middletown High School in 1961 and worked for Hamilton Fixture, retiring in 2008. She is survived by her sister, Carolyn F. (David Kirby) McGuire; niece,...
Frances Rebecca Mattingly
Jul 11, 2017
Frances Rebecca Mattingly, 93, died July 11, 2017. Mother of Bernadette Ritchey, Theresa (William) Clark, Maria (Al) Davidson & Charles R. Mattingly, grandmother of Nathan Clark, Brian Clark & Julian Ritchey and four great grandchildren. Preceded in death by husband, Charles B. Mattingly and son, Dr. Joseph V. Mattingly. Reception of the Body will be Friday, July 14 at 7:00...
Karen Szabo
Jul 9, 2017
Karen Leann Szabo, 54, unexpectedly passed away on July 9, 2017, while on vacation in Hawaii. She was born in Middletown on February 2, 1963 to parents Charles and Jodell (Tucker) Collins. She was preceded in death by her son, Grant Szabo; her mother, Jodell Collins; and mother-in-law, Irmgard Szabo. Karen is survived by her husband of 30 years, Sandy...
Cathyleen F. Fischer
Jul 6, 2017
Cathyleen F. Fischer, 65, of Mason, died Thursday, July 6, 2017, at Hospice of Hamilton. She was born in Columbus on June 5, 1952 to parents Frederick E. and Charlotte Irene (Glassburn) Coffman. Cathyleen was a loving and devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She had a trademark smile and an exemplary kindness. She was well-known for putting others---foremost being Jehovah...
Connie A. Pollard
Jul 4, 2017
Connie A. Pollard, 75, of Middletown, died Tuesday, July 4, 2017, at Atrium Medical Center. She was born in Wichita, Kansas on August 10, 1941 to parents Harold and Christine (Kuhn Robison) Bolan. Connie had worked at Krebs, Kohler & Minnix Veterinary Clinic for 10 years. She played and taught piano for many years. She accompanied numerous school music programs...
Bradley Allen Chamberlain
Jul 3, 2017
Bradley Allen Chamberlain, 32, of Madison Township, died Monday, July 3, 2017, at Atrium Medical Center. He was born in Middletown on August 8, 1984 to parents Lawrence and Kathy (Crosson) Chamberlain. Brad was a 2003 graduate of Preble Shawnee High School and MVCTC. He worked as an ASE certified mechanic for Tony's Garage and prior to that he was...
John D. Frost
Jul 2, 2017
John D. Frost, 59, of Middletown, died Sunday, July 2, 2017, at home. He was born in Middletown on February 26, 1958 to parents Robert J. and Ruth E. “Sis” (Busenlechner) Frost. John worked as a crane operator for Metro Containers for 10 years. Prior to that he worked at Georgia Pacific for 15 years. He was a member of...
Lewis Reffitt
Jun 29, 2017
Lewis Reffitt, 81, of Trenton, died Thursday, June 29, 2017, at Hawthorn Glen Nursing Center. He was born in Mt. Sterling, Kentucky on January 31, 1936 to parents George Washington and Janie (Vice) Reffitt. Lewis was a good Christian man whose family always came first. He enjoyed watching the Reds on TV and was an avid Dale Earnhardt fan. Lewis...
Harriett Kiniyalocts
Jun 29, 2017
Harriett Kiniyalocts, 90, formerly of Middletown, died Thursday, June 29, 2017, at Cold Springs Transitional Care in Kentucky. She was born in Greece on January 12, 1927 to parents Andrew and Amelia (Chilinis) Parkis. Harriet was a member of Sts. Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Church. Mrs. Kiniyalocts is survived by her son, George (Genevieve) Kiniyalocts and grandchildren, Emily (Rob)...
Susan M. Berry
Jun 26, 2017
Susan M. Berry, 83, of Monroe, died Monday, June 26, 2017, at Hospice of Hamilton. She was born in Middletown on March 25, 1934 to parents John and Helena (Pendelton) Miller. Susan had worked for Roger's Jewelers. Mrs. Berry is survived by her children, David (Kim) Berry, Dennis Berry, Toni (Harvey) Trent, Diane Slamka, Rick (Kim) Berry, Jack (Marsha) Berry...
David E. Chupka
Jun 22, 2017
David E. Chupka, 78, of Middletown, died Thursday, June 22, 2017, at Ohio Living Mt. Pleasant. He was born in Middletown on September 11, 1938 to parents August F. and Anna (Dulac) Chupka. David graduated from Bishop Fenwick High School in 1956 and then attended Miami University. He worked as a research engineer for Black Clawson for 46 years, where...
Robert "Moe" Brown
Jun 21, 2017
Robert "Moe" Brown, 62, of Bedford, Kentucky, died Wednesday, June 21, 2017. He was born in Norton, Virginia on August 25, 1954 to parents Monroe F. and Patsy (Taulbee) Brown. Mr. Brown is survived by his mother, Patsy Brown; daughter, Angela Brown; son, Thomas "Buster" Brown; sisters, Teresa Perkins, Rosemary (Roger) Moore & Lora (Allan) Rose; brother, Ambers "Amb" (Pam)...
John "Jay" Surface
Jun 19, 2017
John P. “Jay” Surface, 36, of Middletown, passed away Monday, June 19, 2017, at his home. He was born in Hamilton on October 10, 1980 to parents Robert and Mary (Schmidt) Surface. He graduated from Bishop Fenwick High School in 1999 and went on to receive his BS in Business from Miami University in 2005. Jay worked in the Pro-Shop...
Edith M. Crosson
Jun 18, 2017
Edith M. Crosson, 80, of Madison Township, died Sunday, June 18, 2017. She was born in Middletown on May 12, 1937 to parents Willard and Almeda (Long) Chippendale. Edith had worked in housekeeping at Otterbein - Lebanon for 20 years, retiring in 2007. Ms. Crosson is survived by her daughters, Julie Hamm, Kathy (Larry) Chamberlain, Brenda (Glen) Lakins & Penny...
Vernon E. Maloney
Jun 17, 2017
Vernon E. “Nane” Maloney, 70, of Wayne Township, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 17, 2017, at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Epperly, West Virginia on October 1, 1946 to parents Vernon and Virginia Estelle (Southern) Maloney. Vernon was a mechanic for Armco/AK Steel Corp, retiring in 2001 after 36 years. Mr. Maloney is...
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