Current Obituaries
Mark A. Combs
Dec 17, 2024
Mark A. Combs, 68, of Franklin Township, passed away on Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at Kettering Health Main Campus. He was born in Middletown on November 15, 1956 to the late, Charles and Fern Lucille (Stanley) Combs.
Mark worked as a pipe fitter with Local 392. He loved to golf and was a 20 year member of Wildwood Golf Club. He...
William M. Forrester
Dec 16, 2024
William M. “Mike” Forrester, 83, of Franklin, transitioned from his earthly life to his eternal reward surrounded by his loving family on Monday, December 16, 2024, at Atrium Medical Center.
Mike was born January 4, 1941, to parents William and Elaine (Bennett) Forrester in Alton, Illinois, both of whom preceded him in death.
Following in his father’s footsteps, Mike worked in the...
Nadine B. Raiche
Dec 12, 2024
Nadine B. Raiche, 87, of Middletown, passed away on Thursday, December 12, 2024 at Spring Hills Middletown. She was born in Watervliet, New York on March 15, 1937 to parents, Merl and Edith (Greene) Bradbury.
Nadine earned her Bachelor's degree in Education at Russell Sage College, where she was a member of Delta Kappa Gamma sorority. She had a long, fulfilling...
Dr. Joan M. Watkins
Dec 12, 2024
Dr. Joan Marie Watkins, 81, of Tampa, Florida passed away on Thursday, December 12, 2024, surrounded by the love of family in Middletown, Ohio. She was born in Anderson, Indiana on March 9, 1943 to parents, Rev. Curtis and Dorothy (Beckett) Watkins, both of whom preceded her in death.
After growing up in Wheeling, West Virginia and Inspired by a lifelong...
Bonnie J. Finley
Dec 9, 2024
Bonnie Jean Finley, 92, of Middletown, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 9, 2024 at Spring Hills Middletown. She was born in Hinton, West Virginia on August 7, 1932 to parents, Edgar R. and Emma K. (Cox) Turner.
Bonnie grew up in West Virginia with 7 brothers and sisters. She married Richard Finley, who was the kindest man and she loved...
John D. Flower
Dec 7, 2024
John D. Flower, 80, of Monroe, passed away Saturday, December 7, 2024, at Ohio's Hospice of Butler and Warren Counties. He was born on April 22, 1944 in Middletown, to parents, Newton W. and Vivian F. (Grubb) Flower, both of whom preceded him in death.
John was a school teacher and tutor at Oneida Schools in Middletown, retiring in 1995 after...
Mary E. Spears
Dec 6, 2024
Mary Elaine Spears, a cherished Aunt and Sister to many, as well as a devoted wife to her late husband George, passed away peacefully surrounded by loving family members, on December 6, 2024, at the age of 72. Born on April 17 1952, in Warren, Ohio, Mary lived in Springboro, Ohio. Mary graduated from Middletown High School, and after graduation,...
Stephen E. Stine
Dec 6, 2024
Stephen E. Stine, 72, of Middletown, passed away on Friday, December 6, 2024 at Atrium Medical Center. He was born in Middletown on November 25, 1952 to parents, Eugene and Ruby (Brandenburg) Stine, both of whom preceded him in death.
Stephen worked for Akers Packaging for 43 years, retiring as a shipping supervisor. He enjoyed being outdoors, whether it was riding...
Marsha J. Hamilton
Dec 1, 2024
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Marsha June (Williams) Hamilton on December 1, 2024, in Zephyrhills, Florida.
Marsha June (Williams) Hamilton was born to Inza Inez (Sexton) Williams and Drexel Eddie Williams in Middletown, Ohio on May 22, 1945. Marsha was the oldest of three children. She attended elementary school through 18 months of Business College...
Janet Routson
Nov 30, 2024
Janet L. Routson, 98, of Middletown, died on Saturday, November 30, 2024 at Spring Hills Middletown. She was born on August 12, 1926 in Springfield, Ohio to Chester and Ruth (Calhoun) Dillahunt.
Janet is survived by her daughter, Debra Harrison; grandsons, Corbit (Darla) Harrison and Michael (Sindi) Harrison; granddaughter, Lauren Harrison and several nephews and nieces.
She was preceded in death by...
David R. Warrick
Nov 30, 2024
David R. Warrick, 67, of Middletown, passed away at Atrium Medical Center on Saturday, November 30, 2024. He was born on October 8, 1957 in Middletown to parents, Russell & Margaret (Bailey) Warrick.
David worked for many years in the concrete industry. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force.
David is survived by his brother, Andy Warrick; sister, Vivian...
Ronald Manns
Nov 19, 2024
Ronald Manns, 64, of Xenia, died on November 19, 2024, at Ohio's Hospice of Butler & Warren Counties. He was born on January 29, 1960, in Middletown, OH, to John Linville and Nellie (Barker) Manns.
Ron was a Plant Supervisor at Custom Formed Products. In his free time, Ron enjoyed fishing, guns, riding Harleys, cheering for Ohio State football and the...
Ronald "Ronnie" Jones
Nov 15, 2024
Ronald "Ronnie" Jones, 88, of Middletown, died on November 15, 2024, at West Chester Hospital. He was born on March 22, 1936, in Middletown, OH to Hallie and Eileen (Renfro) Jones.
He worked for Armco Steel Corp on the railroad for 35 years, retiring in 1990.
Ronnie is survived by his wife of 68 years, Marilyn Jones; sons, Ron (Teresa) Jones, Terry...
Virginia A. Williams
Nov 15, 2024
Virginia A. Williams, 86, of Monroe, died on November 15, 2024, at Ohio's Hospice of Butler & Warren Counties. She was born on November 29, 1937, in Crockett, KY, to Elma Lyons.
Virginia is survived by her sons, Gregory A. Williams, Martin W. (Curt) Williams; daughter-in-law, Judy Williams; grandchildren, Christine (Josh) Nolan, Anthony (Adora) Williams; great grandchildren, Liam Williams, Connor Williams.
She...
Rose Marie Stiehl
Nov 15, 2024
Rose Marie Esther Stiehl, age 83, of Franklin, Ohio, died on November 15, 2024, at Ohio's Hospice of Butler & Warren Counties. She was born on June 23, 1941, to Raymond and Loretta (Rein) deSteiger in East Detroit, Michigan.
Rose Marie was principal of adult education at Middletown City Schools up until her retirement in 2012. Throughout her career, she earned...
Elaine Elrod
Nov 12, 2024
Elaine Elrod, 57, of Middletown, passed away on Tuesday, November 12, 2024 at UC Health Drake Center. She was born in Middletown on August 30, 1967 to parents, David and Patricia (Wigginton) Elrod.
Elaine had worked in product distribution for the Avon Cosmetic Company. She enjoyed shopping, camping and cooking, even though she loved to eat out even more. She was...
Geraldine M. Gorman
Nov 12, 2024
Geraldine M. "Geri" Gorman, 89, of Trenton, passed away on Tuesday, November 12, 2024 at Liberty Station Health Campus. She was born in Wooster, Ohio on June 30, 1935 to parents, Frederick and Hazel (Carlson) Rice.
Geri had worked at McGraw Insurance Agency in Middletown and volunteered at Middletown Regional Hospital. She enjoyed bowling and was a member of the Mother's...
Mary Princess Wood
Nov 8, 2024
Mary Princess was reunited with the love of her life, Ron, on November 8, 2024. Mary leaves behind many she loved including children, Laurie and Scott, daughter-in-law Liz, grandchildren Tucker, Trent, Tessa, Tate and Tori, sister Euna (Andy) Bolen, “bonus daughters” Sue Hutson and Gail Corrill, in addition to many family members and special friends. She is preceded in death...
James V. Martz
Nov 4, 2024
James V. Martz, 76, of Carlisle, passed away on Monday, November 4, 2024 at Kettering Health Main Campus. He was born in Middletown on July 27, 1948 to parents, Harold and Lois (King) Martz, both of whom preceded him in death.
James was co-owner of Martz Sand & Gravel.
James greatest enjoyment was his family and he will be greatly missed by...
Glenn Slama
Oct 31, 2024
Glenn M. Slama passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 31, 2024 at the age of 59. He was born on October 1, 1965 in Cincinnati, OH to Elaine (Shearwood) and Jerry Slama. The oldest of three children, he was raised in Monroe, OH.
Warm and outgoing, Glenn had a big personality and he loved to laugh. His smile lit up the...
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