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Howard Bartlett

Howard Bartlett

Mar 25, 2015

Howard Bartlett, 94, of Monroe, died Wednesday, March 25, 2015, at Mt. Pleasant Retirement Village. He was born in Hazard, Kentucky on October 12, 1920 to parents Alva and Clevie (Sharp) Bartlett.Howard graduated from Eastern Kentucky University in 1948 with a degree in Industrial Arts and Physical Education. He worked as a teacher, having taught at M.C. Napier High School...

Sara Elizabeth Combs

Sara Elizabeth Combs

Mar 21, 2015

Sara Elizabeth Combs, 97, of Middletown, died Saturday, March 21, 2015, at home. She was born in Winchester, Kentucky on March 27, 1917 to parents William F. and Margaret (Dennis) Barnett.Sara, along with her husband Kenneth, was owner/operator of Kenny's Carry Out in Blue Ball for several years. She was dearly loved by her family and with her passing our...

Ann Slezak

Ann Slezak

Mar 20, 2015

Long-time Middletown restaurateur and caterer Ann Slezak, 94, passed away Friday March 20, at Atrium Medical Center following a brief illness. She and her late husband, Victor, opened The Clock Restaurant on Tytus Avenue in 1947. She continued to operate the well-known eatery and catering service after his death in 1983, working until she closed its doors in 2002. The...

William 'Bill' Tucker

William 'Bill' Tucker

Mar 15, 2015

William M. "Bill" Tucker, 76, of Dunnellon, FL, died Sunday, March 15, 2015, at Seven Rivers Regional Medical Center. He was born in Middletown, Ohio on January 7, 1939 to parents William M. and Ruby B. (Hedger) Tucker.Bill worked for AK Steel for 28 years, 25 of those years in the Coke Plant. He took great pride in his 1985...

Suzanne M. Isroff

Suzanne M. Isroff

Mar 15, 2015

Suzanne M. Isroff, 72, of Middletown, died Sunday, March 15, 2015, at her residence. She was born in Ashtabula, Ohio on May 26, 1942 to parents William and Evelyn (Carper) Regner.Suzanne graduated from Centenary College in New Jersey and was second runner-up in the Miss Ohio pageant in 1960. She was owner & operator of Tan All Over Tanning Salon,...

Thomas Howard Saylor, Jr.

Thomas Howard Saylor, Jr.

Mar 14, 2015

Thomas Howard Saylor, Jr., 34, of Carlisle, died Saturday, March 14, 2015, at Atrium Medical Center in the presence of his family. He was born in Middletown on May 8, 1980. Thomas worked as a welder for Buckeye Fabricating. He was an avid fisherman and volunteered at Triangle Lake. He also loved coaching his son's football team and was always...

Donald O. Hartwell

Donald O. Hartwell

Mar 13, 2015

Hartwell, Donald O. Donald O. Hartwell, 90, of Middletown, died Friday, March 13, 2015, at home. He was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on February 25, 1925 to parents Fred J. and Cora (Osborne) Hartwell.Don served our country in the United States Army, he was a funeral director and he was the owner of Don's Pest Control. Mr. Hartwell is survived...

Ellen Kay Withrow

Ellen Kay Withrow

Mar 12, 2015

Ellen Kay Withrow, 83, of Madison Township, died Thursday, March 12, 2015, at Atrium Medical Center. She was born in Middletown on February 24, 1932 to parents Elwood and Mabel (Wetzel) Slough.Kay worked as a bus driver for Madison Schools for 25 years, retiring in 1995. She enjoyed antiques & camping. She was a past member of Madison Life Squad,...

John J. Jester

John J. Jester

Mar 12, 2015

John James Jester, 75, of Madison Township, died Thursday, March 12, 2015, at Atrium Medical Center. He was born in Large, Pennsylvania on April 26, 1939 to parents Charles E. and Elizabeth (Chontos) Jester.John was a teacher for Bishop Fenwick High School for 37 years and was a football coach for the school, as well as serving in various other...

Dr. Enrique Pantoja

Dr. Enrique Pantoja

Mar 11, 2015

Dr. Enrique Pantoja, 82, of Middletown, died Wednesday, March 11, 2015, at Miami Valley Hospital South. He was born in Morovis, Puerto Rico on October 15, 1932 to parents Enrique and Inocencia (Marrero) Pantoja.Enrique earned his medical degree from the University of Puerto Rico. He served in the United States Army, served as a Colonel in the United States Air...

William H. Ratliff

William H. Ratliff

Mar 10, 2015

William H. Ratliff, 74, of Middletown, died Tuesday, March 10, 2015, at Atrium Medical Center. He was born in Louisville, Kentucky on April 14, 1940 to parents Asa and Gracie (McCoy) Ratliff.Mr. Ratliff is survived by his wife, Brenda Lee (Strickland) Ratliff; daughter, Sally (Kenny) Hickey; sister, Mary McIntyre; and three grandchildren, Alexis, Kendra & Hunter.A Memorial Service will be...

Hershal Borders

Hershal Borders

Mar 8, 2015

Hershal Borders, 93, of Middletown, went to be home with the Lord on Sunday, March 8, 2015. He was born in Middletown on March 1, 1922 to parents Roy Emzy and Sarah Lou (Bowlin) Borders.Hershal served 2 ½ years in the Coast Guard Merchant Marines during World War II and 4 years in the Navy Reserves. He worked at Armco...

Clarence Fishbaugh

Clarence Fishbaugh

Mar 7, 2015

Clarence Schuyler Fishbaugh, 87, of Middletown, died Saturday, March 7, 2015, at Atrium Medical Center. He was born in Middletown on September 22, 1927.Clarence was a member of Holy Family Parish, St. Vincent dePaul, and a previous member of Elks Club (Elk Tones), Evening Optimist, Cotillion Mixers, & Wildwood Golf Club. Clarence was a Sergeant in the Army Air Corps...

Dan S. Humphreys

Dan S. Humphreys

Mar 3, 2015

Dan S. Humphreys, 87, of Middletown, died Tuesday, March 3, 2015, at Melech Hospice House in Tampa, Florida. He was born in Middletown on March 17, 1927 to parents Howard S. and Lydia (Mincher) Humphreys.Dan graduated from Middletown High School in 1945 and served his country in the United States Army in Germany during World War II in the field...

Gregory M. Lane

Gregory M. Lane

Mar 1, 2015

Gregory M. Lane, 52, of Middletown, passed away Sunday, March 1, 2015, at Hospice of Butler & Warren Counties. He was born in Middletown on April 15, 1962 to parents Marvin and Lillie (Maloney) Lane.Greg worked as a Medical Technologist, specializing in Hematology & Blood Bank. He was employed at the Kettering Health Network, Sycamore Hospital. He was an active...

Jo Ann Fiessinger

Jo Ann Fiessinger

Feb 28, 2015

Jo Ann Fiessinger, 83, of Middletown, died Saturday, February 28, 2015, at Hawthorn Glen Senior Living Campus. She was born in Middletown, Ohio on June 6, 1931 to parents Bert and Bess (Howard) Cannoy.Jo Ann worked for 19 years in various departments at Armco Steel, before retiring in 1992Jo Ann is survived by her husband of 63 years, Donald Fiessinger;...

Ronald J. Long

Ronald J. Long

Feb 26, 2015

Ronald John "Ronnie" Long, 68, passed away Thursday, February 26, 2015, at home surrounded by his family. Ronnie was born on August 25, 1946 in Middletown, Ohio and lived here all his life. Ronnie was the son of Otto and Edna (Lakaff) Long and a loving husband, father and grandfather.Ron was a graduate of Middletown High School and Miami University....

Richard E. Marshall

Richard E. Marshall

Feb 23, 2015

Richard E. Marshall, 82, of Trenton, died Monday, February 23, 2015, at Atrium Medical Center. He was born in Clermont County, Ohio on October 11, 1932 to parents Millard and Dorothy (Little) Marshall.Richard worked as a mail carrier for the United States Postal Service for 32 years. He served his country in the United States Air Force during the Korean...

Earl T. Adams

Earl T. Adams

Feb 23, 2015

Earl T. Adams, 74, of Trenton, died Monday, February 23, 2015, at Hospice of Butler & Warren Counties. He was born in Dayton on October 16, 1940 to parents Linvel and Lillian (McGuire) Adams.Earl worked as a box plant operator for Akers Packaging for 35 years, retiring in 2000. He was actively involved at Mount Olivet United Presbyterian Church. Mr....

Anthony M. Ling

Anthony M. Ling

Feb 22, 2015

Anthony M. "Tony" Ling, 56, of Franklin, died Sunday, February 22, 2015, at Atrium Medical Center. He was born in Middletown on March 4, 1958.Tony was the co-owner/operator of Advanced Welding Inc. for 25 years. Mr. Ling is survived by his wife, Connie (Sauter) Ling; three children, Stephanie (Jeremy) Fryer, Tony (Brandi) Ling & Lisa (Joe) Byers; father, Marvin (Penny)...

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