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Cecil W. Taylor

Cecil W. Taylor

May 24, 2017

Cecil W. Taylor, 79, of Middletown, died Wednesday, May 24, 2017, at Hospice of Butler & Warren Counties. He was born in Wolfe County, Kentucky on August 20, 1937 to parents Judge and Rose (Dalton) Taylor. Cecil worked for Crystal Tissue for 30 years, retiring in 1987. He served his country in the United States Army. Cecil was an avid...

Alfred "Docie" Svarda

Alfred "Docie" Svarda

May 23, 2017

Alfred “Docie” Svarda, 72, of Middletown, died Tuesday, May 23, 2017, at Atrium Medical Center. He was born in Middletown on February 26, 1945 to parents Alfred Julius and Jean (O'Flynn) Svarda. Docie served his country in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War and was a member of American Legion Post 218. He was a member of Holy...

Hobert Turner

Hobert Turner

May 23, 2017

Hobert Turner, 92, of Monroe, died Tuesday, May 23, 2017, at Ohio Living Mt. Pleasant. He was born in Altro, Kentucky on March 22, 1925 to parents Alex and Bertha (Parker) Turner. Hobert worked for Armco Steel Corp for 37 years, retiring in 1983. He served his country in the United States Navy during World War II and was a...

Billy Dean Downs

Billy Dean Downs

May 22, 2017

Billy Dean Downs, 64, of Miamisburg, died Monday, May 22, 2017, at Hillspring of Springboro. He was born in Middletown on June 28, 1952 to parents Bennie and Nell (Birchfield) Downs. Bill worked for Armco Steel Corp for 26 years, retiring as a foreman in 1995. He was an avid Bengals fan, holding season tickets for 45 years and was...

Alice W. Cook

Alice W. Cook

May 19, 2017

Alice W. (Smallwood) Cook, age 83, of Monroe, passed away Friday, May 19, 2017, at Arlington Pointe. A 64 year resident of Middletown and Monroe, Mrs. Cook was the widow of Kenneth Marshal Cook, who preceded her in death on February 3, 2006. They were married July 9, 1952 in Lincoln County, Kentucky. She was born in Waynesburg, Lincoln County,...

Robin J. Sickle

Robin J. Sickle

May 17, 2017

Robin J. Sickle, 65, of Monroe, passed away Wednesday, May 17, 2017, at Hospice of Butler & Warren Counties. She was born in Middletown on September 12, 1951 to parents Mark A. and Elizabeth "Betty" (O'Flynn) Neu. Robin retired as an administrative assistant for the City of Monroe Fire Department. She was a member of Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic...

Delmar Walter Phipps

Delmar Walter Phipps

May 13, 2017

Phipps, Delmar Walter Delmar Walter Phipps, 89, of Middletown, OH, died Saturday, May 13, 2017, at Hospice of Butler & Warren Counties. He was born in Morgan County, Kentucky on June 11, 1927 to parents Hershell and Edith (Bush) Phipps.Delmar served his country in the United States Army Air Corp during WWII. He retired from Armco Steel Corp. in 1978...

Billie A. Chaffins

Billie A. Chaffins

May 10, 2017

Billie A. Chaffins, 89, of Middletown, died Wednesday, May 10, 2017, at Ohio Living Mt. Pleasant. She was born in Catlettsburg, Kentucky on November 14, 1927 to parents John Milton and Lillian Catherine (Dalton) Brown. Billie was a wonderful mother and is survived by her son, Jeff (Julie) Chaffins; daughters, Teresa (Norm) Azbell & Kathryn Males; brother, Harold Brown; sister,...

David M. Donisi

David M. Donisi

May 8, 2017

David Mathew Donisi, 54, of Russellville, Arkansas, passed away on May 8, 2017, of natural causes. He was born in Middletown, Ohio on December 21, 1962 to Frederick Donisi and was a resident of Russellville for 18 years. David worked as a truck driver for Patriot Transportation, Russellville, Arkansas. Mr. Donisi is survived by his wife, Teena Donisi; son, Jason...

Maxine Yvonne Rose

Maxine Yvonne Rose

May 5, 2017

Maxine Yvonne (Fout) Rose (89) passed away unexpectedly on Friday, May 5, 2017. She was preceded in death by her husband of 40 years, George C. Rose, her parents Austin and Mary (Emmert) Fout, her brothers Jack Fout, Bill Fout, and Ray Fout and her sister Phyllis Solomon, sister-in-law Myrt Fout, brother-in-law Russell Watson, brother-in-law Don Rose and son-in-law Randall...

Brian J. Chamberlain

Brian J. Chamberlain

May 3, 2017

Brian J. Chamberlain, 39, of Monroe, died Wednesday May 3, 2017. He was born in Middletown on June 16, 1977. Graveside Service will be held Saturday, May 13, 2017 at 2:00 pm at the Double Springs Cemetery in Waynesburg, Kentucky with Terry Orcutt officiating. Funeral Home: Wilson-Schramm-Spaulding 3805 Roosevelt Blvd. Middletown, OH US 45044

Alice Dennis

Alice Dennis

May 3, 2017

Alice Dennis, 99, formerly of Trenton, died Wednesday, May 3, 2017, at Hearth & Home at Harding in Springfield. She was born in Bath County, Kentucky on August 4, 1917 to parents Ruben and Nora (Carter) Wilhoit. Alice exemplified Christ's love by her service to others and her love and devotion to her family and church. Alice is survived by...

Marilyn J. Grandey

Marilyn J. Grandey

May 1, 2017

Marilyn J. Grandey, 86, formerly of Middletown, died Monday, May 1, 2017 in Columbus. She was born in Chillicothe, Ohio on November 11, 1930 to parents Perry and Ethel (Graves) Wallingford. Mrs. Grandey earned her bachelor's degree from Otterbein College and taught English at Lakota High School for 23 years. She served as church organist for Lindenwald United Methodist Church,...

Patricia A. Hawkins

Patricia A. Hawkins

Apr 30, 2017

Patricia A. Hawkins, 61, of Harrison Township, Ohio passed away April 30, 2017 at Shawneespring of Harrison. She was born in Kentucky on August 26, 1955. Patty worked at Berns Garden Center for many years. She was the definition of unconditional love. She was a selfless & generous person who loved to laugh. Patty is survived by her son, Kyle...

Edwin Crout

Edwin Crout

Apr 28, 2017

Edwin W. Crout, 88, of Middletown, died Friday, April 28, 2017, at his home. He was born in Middletown on January 6, 1929 to parents Walter and Olive Elizabeth (DeGroat) Crout. Edwin worked as a computer programmer at Mound in Miamisburg for 30 years. He served his country in the United States Army. Mr. Crout is survived by his wife,...

Richard Patterson

Richard Patterson

Apr 28, 2017

Richard D. Patterson, 72, of Middletown, died Friday, April 28, 2017, at Dayton V.A. Medical Center. He was born in Middletown on November 22, 1944 to parents William D. and Ethel Pearl (Kemp) Patterson. Richard worked as a machinist for 30 years, mostly throughout Florida. He served his country in the United States Air Force. He is survived by his...

Lenora Housh

Lenora Housh

Apr 27, 2017

Lenora Housh, 92, formerly of Monroe, died Thursday, April 27, 2017, at Bickford Assisted Living. She was born in Middletown on August 7, 1924 to parents Ernest Y. and Carmie L. (Fugett) Witt. Lenora was a 1942 graduate of Monroe High School, where she was valedictorian. Over the years she worked as an administrative assistant for Monroe Heating & Air,...

Carol Ann Duff Jeffery

Carol Ann Duff Jeffery

Apr 26, 2017

Carol Ann Duff Jeffery, 76, of Middletown, died Wednesday, April 26, 2017 after a brief battle with cancer. She was born in Middletown on May 26, 1940 to parents Kenneth R. and Mary (Mehl) Duff. Carol held positions in many occupations over the years including banking, home healthcare and retail.Mrs. Jeffery is survived by her son, Joe (Sherri) Jeffery; daughters,...

Roberta "Bobbie" Smith

Roberta "Bobbie" Smith

Apr 25, 2017

Roberta A. "Bobbie" Smith, 81, of Trenton, passed peacefully Tuesday, April 25, 2017, at Hospice of Butler & Warren Counties. She was born in Miamisburg on September 6, 1935 to parents Isadore and Mary (Hineline) Schell.Bobbie was a member of the Fraternal Order of Orioles. She was a ceramics instructor and enjoyed square dancing, creative arts and the company of...

Alice S. Woods

Alice S. Woods

Apr 23, 2017

Alice S. Woods, 93, of Middletown, passed away Sunday, April 23, 2017, at Pristine Senior Living. She was born in North Chicago, Illinois on June 27, 1923 to parents Peter and Frances Pietkiewicz. Alice was a member of Holy Family Parish. She was a very accomplished tennis player in her youth and was active with the USO during World War...

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