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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)...

James D. Evans

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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