Current Obituaries
James D. Evans
Feb 19, 2015
Jim Evans, 71, of Madison Township, was called to glory Thursday, February 19, 2015, the day determined by his Heavenly Father. He was born in Mount Pleasant, Pennsylvania on July 9, 1943 to parents David Norman and Helen Mae (Kelley) Evans. He graduated from Penn State University in 1966 with a B.S. degree in Fuel Technology.Jim worked as an engineer...
Irmgard Maria Szabo
Feb 19, 2015
Irmgard Maria Szabo, 78, of Middletown, died Thursday, February 19, 2015, at her daughter's residence. She was born in Ziegenhals, Germany on August 31, 1936 to parents Joseph and Hedwig (Willmann) Kirchner. She immigrated to the USA in 1961 with her husband & daughter, Ildiko several years after fleeing communist East Germany with her sister, Gertrud.Irmgard worked for AK Steel...
John E. Howard
Feb 19, 2015
John E. Howard, 66, of Middletown, died Thursday, February 19, 2015, at home. He was born in Lockport, New York on February 23, 1948 to parents Harold and Eunice (Freer) Howard.Mr. Howard retired from AK Steel after 37 years in 2006. Mr. Howard is survived by his wife, Nancy Williams; sons, Andy (Candy) Howard and James Howard and grandchildren, Marissa,...
Dale Reed
Feb 18, 2015
Dale Reed, 95, of Otterbein, Lebanon died Wednesday, February 18, 2015, at home. He was born in Hagger, Kentucky on December 15, 1919 to parents John D. and Dora (Keeton) Reed.Mr. Reed was a member of Blue Ball Presbyterian Church and retired from Amanda Elementary as the principal in 1977. Mr. Reed is survived by his daughter, Janet Hess and...

Marilyn Douglass
Feb 17, 2015
Marilyn Douglass, 88, formerly of Trenton, Ohio, died Tuesday, February 17, 2015, at Wynwood of Northville, Michigan. She was born in Middletown, Ohio on September 26, 1926 to parents John Daniel and Mary Agnes (Hall) Cummings.Mrs. Douglass is survived by her daughters, Nancy (Jeff) Saylor & Susan (Ernie) Redden; four grandchildren, Doug Saylor, Mark Saylor, Jenny (John) Hoppesch & Aaron...

Lois E. Donisi
Feb 17, 2015
Lois E. Donisi, 71, of Middletown, died Tuesday, February 17, 2015, at Hospice of Butler & Warren Counties. She was born in Middletown on January 16, 1944 to parents Willard and Betty Jane (Combs) Spies.Lois worked as a caregiver with the Butler County Board of Developmental Disabilities and with the Orchid Adult Program, retiring in 2008. She was a member...
Carolyn L. Fiessinger
Feb 16, 2015
Carolyn L. Fiessinger, 82, of Middletown, died Monday, February 16, 2015, at her residence. She was born in Dayton on December 17, 1932 to parents Heber and Mary Louise (Bush) Jones.Carolyn worked in purchasing for Square D. She was a member of Holy Family Parish - Holy Trinity Church. Mrs. Fiessinger is survived by her husband, Richard Fiessinger; sons, Dirk...
Lois Jeanne Ireland
Feb 15, 2015
Lois Jeanne (Ober) Ireland, died Sunday, February 15, 2015, at her home in Mt. Pleasant Retirement Village after a lengthy illness. She was born in Middletown on March 13, 1922 to parents Harry and Clara Ober.She grew up on Crawford Street and had two older brothers, Alfred & Don Ober and a sister, Ruth Back, who all proceeded her in...
Katherine 'Kathy' Deboard
Feb 11, 2015
Katherine M. "Kathy" DeBoard, 71, of Monroe, died Wednesday, February 11, 2015, at Atrium Medical Center. She was born in Middletown on December 3, 1943 to parents Roger and Thelma (Wells) Wagner.Mrs. DeBoard is survived by her husband of 43 years, Vernon DeBoard; daughters, Lisa (Darla Wiley) Johnson & Tami (Tom) Arnold; sister, Nola (Keith) Reed; grandchildren, Erica, Chris, Jon,...
Richard 'Rick' Stover, Iii
Feb 11, 2015
God called an Angel home, Richard P. "Rick" Stover III, 31, Wednesday, February 11, 2015. Waiting to greet Ricky in Heaven was his two grandmothers, Phyllis Stover & Josephine Schroeder, among other departed relatives.Loved & sadly missed by his grandpa, Richard 'Dick' Stover and special friend, Ginny Sears; his mom, JoAnn & David Ginter; his dad, Richard 'Bear' Stover &...

Lavina T. Dinardo
Feb 10, 2015
Lavina T. DiNardo, 96, of Middletown, died Tuesday, February 10, 2015, at home. She was born in Middletown, Ohio on July 29, 1918 to parents Frederick and Theresa (Rossi) Parrella.Mrs. DiNardo is survived by her son, Bartholomew DiNardo; sister, Philomena Donisi; grandchildren, Christopher DiNardo, Miranda DiNardo & Angie Candell; and numerous great grandchildren.She was preceded in death by her husband,...
Mary L. Koehler
Feb 9, 2015
Mary L. Koehler, 79, of Middletown, died Monday, February 9, 2015, at Atrium Medical Center. She was born in Sugar Creek, Ohio on March 30, 1935 to parents Jesse J. and Florence (Stevanus) Knox.Mary was owner & operator of Mary's Diamond Inn restaurant for 18 years, retiring in 1995. Mrs. Koehler is survived by her daughters, Cynthia (David) Short, Kathryn...
Frank W. Gustin
Feb 7, 2015
Frank W. Gustin, 90, of Hillsboro, died Saturday, February 7, 2015, at his home. He was born in Monroe on May 14, 1924 to parents Ernest W. and Leota (Chester) Gustin.Frank worked as a millwright with Local #1454 in Middletown for 40 years, retiring in 1986. He served his country in the United State Army Air Corp during World War...

Dolores Ann Puls
Feb 4, 2015
Dolores Ann Puls, 83, of Middletown, died Wednesday, February 4, 2015, at Bickford Assisted Living. She was born in Franklin on October 28, 1931 to parents William G. and Mary E. (Doliboa) Lindsay.Mrs. Puls is survived by her sister-in-law, Josie Lindsay and numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces & great nephews.She was preceded in death by her husband, Ray "Sonny" Puls;...
Ivor R. Roberts
Feb 4, 2015
Ivor R. Roberts, 85, of Middletown, died Wednesday, February 4, 2015, at Hospice of Butler & Warren Counties. He was born in Hyden, Kentucky on October 4, 1929 to parents Abiga and Jane (Lewis) Roberts.Ivor moved to Cincinnati and started working at the age of 14 at Union Terminal as a food helper and continued in the food industry until...
Melissa K. Craft
Feb 2, 2015
Melissa K. Craft, 54, of Middletown, died Monday, February 2, 2015, at home. She was born in Middletown, Ohio on August 29, 1960 to parents Robert and Yolanda (Zapata) McCoppin.She formerly worked as a nurse's aide in the Middletown area.Ms. Craft is survived by her sons, Daniel Craft and Nathan King; daughter, Christina Plank; father, Robert McCoppin; brother, Mike (Fran)...
Viola V. Hupka
Feb 1, 2015
Viola V Hupka, 95, of Danville, CA, formally of Middletown, died Sunday, February 1, 2015, at home. She was born in Middletown, Ohio on August 23, 1919 to parents James and Concetta (Scarpa) Ristaneo.Mrs. Hupka is survived by her sons, Michael (Jean) Hupka & Dr. John P. Hupka; daughter, Linda Hupka; and grandchildren, Brian & Christina Hupka.She was preceded in...
Jackie Rouse
Jan 31, 2015
Jackie Williams Rouse, 56, of West Elkton-Gifford Road, Somerville, passed away at her home the morning of Jan. 31, surrounded by her loving family, after a courageous battle against cancer. Born Jacquelyn LaVonne Williams on July 3, 1958, at Middletown Hospital, she was the daughter of James and Carmon (Pulley) Williams of Trenton.She was a 1976 graduate of Edgewood High...
Brian Ray Perry
Jan 26, 2015
Brian Ray Perry, 40, of Monroe, died Tuesday, January 27, 2015, at his home. He was born in Fayetteville, North Carolina on January 30, 1974.Brian worked as a field engineer for Siemans Medical. He was a veteran of the United States Navy. Mr. Perry is survived by his wife, Lisa (Renois) Perry; two stepchildren, Luke Folger & Ella Folger; mother,...
Margaret A. Miller
Jan 24, 2015
Margaret A. Miller, 90, of Middletown, died Saturday, January 24, 2015, at The Woodlands of Middletown. She was born in Middletown, Ohio on September 16, 1924 to parents John C. and Mary (Shanesy) Kiesewetter.Margaret graduated from Middletown High School in 1942. She worked part time at Irvings Dress Shop. She was a member of Holy Family Parish and Ladies Society....