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Ada Francis Naegelen

Ada Francis Naegelen

Mar 24, 2016

Ada Francis Naegelen, 87, of Middletown, died Thursday, March 24, 2016, at Hospice of Butler & Warren Counties. She was born in Beattyville, Kentucky on February 16, 1929 to parents Erby and Anna Bell (Marshall) Spencer.The family wishes to extend a special thank you to Dr. Frazer, the staff of Atrium Medical Center and Hospice of Butler & Warren Counties....

John L. Patterson

John L. Patterson

Mar 23, 2016

John L. Patterson, 64, of Gratis Township, died Wednesday, March 23, 2016, at his home. He was born in Middletown on August 6, 1951.John had worked for Sorg Paper Company for 31 years. Following the closing of that company he was self-employed as a truck driver, retiring in 2015. He was an avid outdoorsman and loved spending time with his...

Beth Ann Tucker

Beth Ann Tucker

Mar 23, 2016

Beth Ann Tucker, our beloved Mother, Daughter, Sister and Nana, passed away Wednesday, March 23, 2016, at Miami Valley Hospital with her daughters by her side. Born on September 25, 1960, she resided in Middletown all of her life. She was 55.After graduating from Middletown High School in 1978, Beth worked as a secretary for Oyer Realtors. This was followed...

Peggy Bowman

Peggy Bowman

Mar 22, 2016

Eureka "Peggy" Bowman, 85, of Middletown, died Tuesday, March 22, 2016, at Hospice of Butler & Warren Counties. She was born in Perry County, Kentucky on May 31, 1930 to parents G.B. and Bertha (Potts) Woods.Peggy had worked for Hills for 25 years, retiring as a department head in 2002. Peggy was devoted to her family and will be greatly...

James M. Fall

James M. Fall

Mar 19, 2016

James M. "Jim" Fall, 94, of Trenton, died Saturday, March 19, 2016, at Garden Manor Retirement Village. He was born in Wayne Township, Ohio on November 22, 1921 to parents Earl M. and Clara (Gingrich) Fall.Jim graduated from Trenton High School and Middletown Business College. He served his country in the United States Navy during World War II. Jim retired...

Raymond E. Witte

Raymond E. Witte

Mar 15, 2016

Raymond E. Witte, 95, died Tuesday, March 15, 2016. He was born in Richmond, Indiana on July 20, 1920, the youngest of six children to parents William and Mary (Horstman) Witte.He was preceded in death by the mother of his five children, Ruth Shanahan Witte, who died in 1976.Ray is survived by his children, Ray F. (Darlene) Witte and their...

Norma Jean Garber

Norma Jean Garber

Mar 13, 2016

Norma Jean Garber, 84, of Middletown, died Sunday, March 13, 2016, at Sycamore Hospital. She was born in Springfield on August 30, 1931 to parents William E. and Nellie C. (Burkes) Snider.Norma Jean graduated from Olive Branch High School with the Class of 1949 and she also graduated from the Patricia Stevens Modeling School in 1952. She became a member...

David M. Peil

David M. Peil

Mar 10, 2016

David M. Peil, 51, of Fairfield, passed away Thursday, March 10, 2016, at Mercy Hospital Fairfield. He was born in Middletown on April 9, 1964 to the late Dr. Joseph G. and Virgiline C. (Coats) Peil.Mr. Peil is survived by his brothers, Joseph M. Peil & Jonathan R. (Susie) Peil and sisters, Susan G. Goshorn, Sarah E. (Steve) Apwisch.Private services...

James H. "Jim" Ellis

James H. "Jim" Ellis

Mar 9, 2016

James H. "Jim" Ellis, 79, of Douglasville, GA, passed away Wednesday, March 9, 2016, after a courageous 16 year battle with cancer. He was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on August 28, 1936 to parents Starling Harry and Delores (Ehmann) Ellis.Jim grew up in Middletown as a member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church. He was an accomplished athlete at Bishop Fenwick...

Bernard "Pete" Frye

Bernard "Pete" Frye

Mar 8, 2016

Bernard J. "Pete" Frye, 91, of Franklin, died Tuesday, March 8, 2016, at Atrium Medical Center. He was born in Middletown, Ohio on November 14, 1924 to parents William and Elizabeth (Ruder) Frye.Pete had worked as a mechanic for Jefferson Smurfit for over 30 years, retiring in 1988. He served his country in the United States Army during World War...

Rita E. Ryan

Rita E. Ryan

Mar 6, 2016

Rita E. Ryan, 95, of Middletown, died Sunday, March 6, 2016, at Spring Hills Middletown. She was born in Bellevue, Kentucky on February 16, 1921 to parents Joseph and Mary (Buelte) Schaiper.Rita had worked as a sales clerk at Central Store for 17 years, retiring in 1973. She was a member of Holy Family Parish. Mrs. Ryan is survived by...

Kathleen (Shelton) Brown Olds

Kathleen (Shelton) Brown Olds

Mar 6, 2016

Mrs. Kathleen (Shelton) Brown Olds of Middletown, Ohio passed away on Sunday, March 6, 2016 at the age of 85.She was born to parents Samuel Noble and Elizabeth Priscilla (Brooks) Shelton on June 8, 1930 in Peebles County, Ohio. The youngest girl of four daughters and second youngest of twelve siblings.She is survived by her daughter, Avondelee (Brown) LaFrance of...

Jack R. Feezor

Jack R. Feezor

Mar 2, 2016

Jack R. "Action Jackson" Feezor, 76, of Middletown, died Wednesday, March 2, 2016, at Hospice of Butler & Warren Counties. He was born in Middletown on August 7, 1939 to parents Wilson and Henrietta (Crowell) Feezor.Jack worked as a pipe fitter for Armco/AK Steel Corp for over 33 years, retiring in 1992. He served his country in the United States...

Chester T. Trent

Chester T. Trent

Feb 25, 2016

Chester T. Trent, 100, of Middletown, died Thursday, February 25, 2016, at Mt. Pleasant Retirement Village. He was born in Bigwoods, Kentucky on January 19, 1916 to parents John L. and Pearl (Klaber) Trent.Chester had worked for Armco Steel Corp, retiring as a superintendent in 1978. He was an avid pilot, star basketball player in Franklin, loved to play golf...

Edith Coomer

Edith Coomer

Feb 24, 2016

Having celebrated her 100th birthday with friends & family only two months before, Edith Coomer, born on December 31, 1915, passed away at Mt. Pleasant Retirement Village, Monroe, Ohio on February 24, 2016. Edith was formerly a resident of Columbia and Campbellsville, Kentucky where she & her late husband, Cager, owned & managed a grocery store. She was born in...

Juanita Hall

Juanita Hall

Feb 23, 2016

Juanita (nee Kennedy) Hall, 78, of Monroe, died Tuesday, February 23, 2016, at her home. She was born in Brown County, Ohio on November 5, 1937 to parents William Earl and Emily (Sandlin) Kennedy.Mrs. Hall is survived by her daughter, Sheri (Mark) White; son, James R. Hall Jr.; grandson, Daniel P. Hall; and special friends, Bev & Walt Spellmeyer.She was...

Robert E. "Rob" Arnold

Robert E. "Rob" Arnold

Feb 23, 2016

Robert E. "Rob" Arnold, 60, of Delaware, Ohio died Tuesday, February 23, 2016, at Riverside Methodist Hospital. He was born in Dayton, Ohio on July 2, 1955 to parents Richard E. and Phyllis (Heffner) Arnold Jr.Rob is survived by his brothers, Ron (Pam) Arnold & Doug Arnold; sister, Cathy Arnold; several loving aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, great nieces & great...

Avery Hope Mcintyre

Avery Hope Mcintyre

Feb 19, 2016

Avery Hope McIntyre, 1, of Middletown, passed Friday, February 19, 2016, at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center. She was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on December 19, 2014 to parents Dan and Brittany (Bauer) McIntyre.Avery was a miracle baby that brought joy to the hearts of so many that loved her and will miss her. Ms. McIntyre is survived by her...

Carolyn L. Haverty

Carolyn L. Haverty

Feb 19, 2016

Carolyn L. Haverty, 93, passed away on February 19, 2016 at Birchwood Care Center. She was born in Cincinnati on March 29, 1922 to parents John & Clara (Herberth) Vogelsang.Mrs. Haverty is survived by her daughters, Laura (Carl) Bosse & Elaine McClean and son, Raymond Greg Young.She was preceded in death by her husband, Charlie Haverty; daughter, Emilie Gelwicks; and...

Velma B. Goodman Lodes

Velma B. Goodman Lodes

Feb 18, 2016

Velma B. Goodman Lodes, peacefully crossed to eternal life on Thursday, February 18, 2016, at her home with her family beside her. She was born on February 5, 1933 in Middletown, OH.Velma graduated from Monroe High School in 1951 and through the years worked as a secretary in three local businesses. She was a member of the Colonel Jonathan Bayard...

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