Current Obituaries
Eloise A. Davidson
Aug 30, 2014
Eloise A. Davidson, 92, of Middletown, died Saturday, August 30, 2014, at home. She was born in Middletown on November 29, 1921 to parents Chick and Mildred (Weaver) McGraw.Eloise worked at Sports Bowl with her husband, Davey, and was inducted into the Middletown Bowling Association Hall of Fame. She had also worked in the general offices of Armco Steel Corp....
Lona Irene Williams
Aug 28, 2014
Lona Irene Williams, 75, of Liberty Township, died Thursday, August 28, 2014, at Christ Hospital. She was born in Cherokee, North Carolina on May 8, 1939 to parents Robert and May (Murphy) Brindle.Lona worked in the housekeeping industry for 30 years. She was a member of the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witness. Mrs. Williams is survived by her sons, Tony...

Gary K. Shupe
Aug 23, 2014
Gary K. Shupe passed away August 23rd, 2014. Born October 3rd, 1942 in Somerset, Kentucky to Virgil and Mildred Shupe, he grew up in Yonkers, NY. He is survived by his wife Jennifer, her three children Emily Gressman, Sarah Mullenix, and Rebecca Gressman, as well as his three children Jeanette Stein, Joseph Shupe, Teresa Shupe, their mother Suellyn, and sons-in-law...
Mary K. "Kris" Sannes
Aug 19, 2014
Mary K. "Kris" Sannes, 65, of Miami Township, died Tuesday, August 19, 2014, at her residence. She was born in Middletown on November 17, 1948 to parents William E and Dorothy (Meister) Kiesewetter Sr.Mary worked for the United States Postal Service for 22 years, first as a carrier then currently as a clerk at the Monroe branch. Mrs. Sannes is...

Carl J. Lubberger
Aug 17, 2014
Carl J. Lubberger, 90, of Middletown, died Sunday, August 17, 2014, at Atrium Medical Center. He was born in Lemon Township on June 5, 1924 to parents Carl and Mary (Welsh) Lubberger.Carl worked as a machinist for Armco Steel Corp for over 50 years. He served his country in the United States Army during World War II, was a member...
Roger Mattingly
Aug 15, 2014
Roger Mattingly, 77, of Madison Township, died Friday, August 15, 2014, at his residence. He was born in Middletown on July 28, 1937 to parents Robert and Breelie (Lindon) Mattingly.Roger worked in electrical construction for Armco / AK Steel for 30 years, retiring in 1990. He was a veteran of the United States Army. He enjoyed playing softball and was...
Richard A. "Butch" Blaine
Aug 1, 2014
Richard R Blaine, 75, of Trenton, died Friday, August 1, 2014, at Atrium Medical Center. He was born in Middletown, Ohio on December 8, 1938 to parents Richard A. and Nellie (Auvil) Blaine.Butch retired from Armco Steel where he worked in several areas including scheduling. He served his country in the United States Marine Corps. and was a member of...
David P. Dirksen
Aug 1, 2014
David P. Dirksen, 83, of Monroe, died Friday, August 1, 2014, at Hospice of Butler & Warren Counties. He was born in Rochester, New York on July 18, 1931 to parents Phillip J. and Anne L. (Charles) Dirksen. He was a loving husband, father & grandfather who enjoyed being outdoors boating, fishing and working in his garden. He was also...
R. Dale Braun
Jul 29, 2014
R. Dale Braun, died peacefully at the age of 83, at his home on Tuesday, July 29, 2014 after a short battle with cancer. He was born in Dayton, Ohio on June 11, 1931 to parents Germain and Erma (Schommer) Braun.Dale had a 43 year career as an accountant with Diamond International and its successor companies, retiring from Voith Paper...

Juanita D. Walker
Jul 23, 2014
Juanita D. Walker, 61, of Middletown, died Wednesday, July 23, 2014, at Atrium Medical Center. She was born in Huntington, West Virginia on January 30, 1953 to parents Hershel and Betty (Harvey) Smith.Juanita worked as a cashier for Kroger for 17 years, retiring in 2002. Ms. Walker is survived by her sons, Scott (Donelle) Walker, Stephen (Amy) Walker; sister, Ellen...
Patricia L. Easterling
Jul 21, 2014
Born in Middletown, Ohio, May 18th, 1924, to Richard A. and Susie Easterling. Passed away July 21, 2014. Patricia attended South Elementary and graduated Middletown High School "Class of 1942". Patricia then went to work for Armco Steel for approximately 18 months before enlisting in the United States Coast Guard and trained in Palm Beach, Florida, becoming a member of...
Roger David South, Jr.
Jul 20, 2014
Roger David South, Jr died peacefully at the age of 57 surrounded by family and friends on July 20, 2014 after a long courageous battle with cancer. He was born in Middletown, OH on January 9, 1957 to Roger and Barbara (Piedel) South. David graduated from Bishop Fenwick High School in 1975 and joined the Middletown fire department at the...
Ruth E. (Scheibert) Anderson
Jul 19, 2014
Ruth E. (Scheibert) Anderson, 71, of Trenton, Ohio died Saturday, July 19, 2014, at Heritage Nursing & Rehab in Leesburg, Virginia. She was born in Middletown, Ohio on October 17, 1942 to parents Elmer and Marguerite (Paulin) Scheibert.Mrs. Anderson is survived by her daughter, Christina (Thomas) Tuck; son, Trevor Anderson; brother, Charles (Norma) Scheibert; sister, Betty (Robert) Proeschel; granddaughters, Casie...
Myrtie "Jane" Lewis
Jul 17, 2014
Myrtie "Jane" Lewis, 91, of Middletown, died Thursday, July 17, 2014, at Atrium Medical Center. She was born in Morgan County, Kentucky on September 2, 1922 to parents Curtis and Rosella (Cox) Howard.Jane worked in food service at the Manchester Inn for 20 years and was the head of the salad department. She took great pride in planning for large...
Robert S. Catron
Jul 16, 2014
Robert S. "Bob" Catron, 51, of Middletown, died Wednesday, July 16, 2014, at his residence. He was born in Campton, Kentucky on December 3, 1962 to parents Robert S. and June (Tyra) Catron.Bob worked as a press operator at Akers Packaging for 30 years. Mr. Catron is survived by his wife, Joanne (Antenucci) Catron; beloved dogs, Dakota, Duckie & Maxwell;...
Beth A. Pottorf
Jul 15, 2014
Beth A. Pottorf, 48, of Trenton, died Tuesday, July 15, 2014, at Atrium Medical Center. She was born in Dayton on January 10, 1966 to parents Richard and Shirley (Taylor) Pottorf.Beth was active with Goodwill and also with Butler County Board of Developmental Disabilities. Miss Pottorf is survived by her sister, Glenna (Bob) Setters; brothers, Richard (Tammy) Pottorf Jr. &...
Doris Carty
Jul 14, 2014
Doris Carty, 85, of Middletown, died Sunday, July 13, 2014, at her home. She was born in Corbin, Kentucky on October 6, 1928 to parents Charles Fairbanks and Mary Ellen (Black) Helton.Doris worked for many years at the Water Refining Company. Mrs. Carty is survived by her daughter, Jackie (Mike) Acra; brother, Douglas (Jeanie) Helton; sisters, Carolyn (Burt) Smith, Janice...
Joadie Carberry
Jul 12, 2014
Joadie Carberry, 58, of Middletown, died Saturday, July 12, 2014, at her residence. She was born in New York, New York on April 25, 1956 to parents William and Mary June (Murddock) Voorhees.Joadie was devoted to her family and had a passion for music. Mrs. Carberry is survived by her husband, David Carberry; daughters, Kelly (Zachary) Roberts, Candice (Gregg Miller)...

Janet Louise Cloyd
Jul 11, 2014
Janet Louise Cloyd, 74, of Monroe, went to be with her Savior on Friday, July 11, 2014. Janet was born on July 27, 1939, the first child of Beulah "Boots" and Gaylord "Buzz" Reese. She was a wonderful homemaker and a loving wife, mother, sister, aunt & grandmother; a great listener & friend to many. Mrs. Cloyd is survived by...
Randall C. Sizemore
Jul 10, 2014
Randall C. (Randy) Sizemore, 56, of Middletown, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, July 10, 2014, at Miami Valley Hospital. He was born in Hamilton, Ohio on September 10, 1957 to parents William and Lornia (Hubbard) Sizemore.Randy served his country in the United States Marine Corps. He was a firefighter for the City of Middletown for 25 years...