Current Obituaries
Duane M Riley
Jun 8, 2017
Riley, Duane M. 84, of Middletown, died Thursday, June 8, 2017, at Kettering Medical Center. He was born in Middletown, Ohio on October 4, 1932 to parents Mitchell and Pearl (Stoops) Riley. Duane served his country in the United States Army. Mr. Riley was a purchasing agent for ARMCO Steel and retired after 30 years. During his time there worked...
Paul G Wright
Jun 7, 2017
Wright, Paul G. 80, of Franklin, died Wednesday, June 7, 2017, at Atrium Medical Center. He was born in Falmouth, Kentucky on September 21, 1936 to parents Otis Donald and Mildred (Cummins) Wright. Paul loved his job as truck driver and worked for Wilson Freight and Super Food and retired in 1998. He was a member of the Monroe Presbyterian...
Lucille Bailey
Jun 7, 2017
Bailey, Lucille Age 87, of Middletown, passed away on June 7, 2017, at Bickford Assisted Living. She was born in Wolfe County, Kentucky on April 19, 1930 to parents Sam and Maranda (Branson) Whisman. She was a homemaker who enjoyed cooking, quilting, sewing, and crafts. She attended Christ United Methodist Church, helping with salad luncheons and bazaars. Lucille is survived...
Christopher Dale Dewitt
Jun 5, 2017
Christopher Dale DeWitt, 52, of Middletown, died Monday, June 5, 2017. He was born in Lawrenceburg, Indiana on January 20, 1965. Mr. DeWitt is survived by his wife, Pamela (Akins) DeWitt; children, Christina DeWitt, Christian DeWitt & Callie DeWitt; mother, Harriet DeWitt; brother, Harry DeWitt; sister, Marilyn Brown; grandchildren, William Wright & Ava Steward; and best friends, George Wroot &...
Becky South
Jun 5, 2017
South, Becky 33, of Middletown, died Monday, June 5, 2017, at her home. She was born in Middletown on November 17, 1983. Becky was a warehouse manager for LKQ Corporation. She is survived by her companion, Robert Lux; daughters, Katelyn South & Dana Taylor; mother, Deborah (Terry) South; father, Larry Medley; sisters, Shannon (Adam) Plummer & Laura South; and brother,...
Tisha Back
Jun 3, 2017
Tisha Back, 46, of Middletown, died Saturday, June 3, 2017, at Kettering Medical Center. She was born in Middletown, Ohio on June 3, 1971 to parents Lawrence and Sharon (Harrison) Krizan. Tisha was a member of Holy Family Parish and had worked in the cafeteria at St. John XXIII Catholic School. Tisha is survived by her husband, James Back; daughter,...
Salvatore J Graci
Jun 2, 2017
Graci, Salvatore J. 51, of Middletown, died Friday, June 2, 2017, at his residence. He was born in New York on October 22, 1965. Sal was formerly the owner of Flying Pizza in Columbus and was currently the manager of Auntie Anne's Pretzels at Cincinnati Premium Outlets in Monroe. All who knew him knew he was a big sports fan....
Rita M. Martorana
May 30, 2017
Rita M. (Jasper) Martorana, 73, of Dayton, died Tuesday, May 30, 2017, at Miami Valley Hospital. She was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on October 16, 1943 to parents Joseph and Mae (Hart) Jasper. Rita had worked in banking as a Mortgage Loan Officer and then held many positions over the years in other fields. She was a member of Holy...
Jay Darryl Boothe
May 27, 2017
Jay Darryl Boothe, 56, of Middletown, died Saturday, May 27, 2017, at home. He was born in Roanoke, Virginia on April 11, 1961 to parents Ralph and Willo Dean (Frazier) Booth. Darryl formally worked in information technology for the Middletown Senior Center. He was a member of Holy Family Parish and a 4th degree Knight of Columbus, John Paul II...
Everett W. Sherron
May 26, 2017
Everett W. Sherron, 100, of Middletown, passed away May 26, 2017, at his home and is now with his Heavenly Father. He was born September 12, 1916, to Emmett S. and Amy (Rickman) Sherron near Paducah, KY, the eldest of four children, Marvin, Marie Boos and Harold, all of whom preceded him in death. His family moved to Middletown in...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...