Current Obituaries

Julio A. Mendez
Sep 27, 2014
Julio A. Mendez, 64, of Monroe died Saturday, September 27, 2014 at Hospice of Butler & Warren Counties. He was born in San Salvador, El Salvador on April 12, 1950 to parents Jose & Martha (Rosales) Mendez.Julio worked for the United States Postal Service in the Dayton office, retiring in 2012 after 21 years of service.He is survived by his...

Bertha C. Murphy
Sep 25, 2014
Bertha C. Murphy, 99, of Middletown, died Thursday, September 25, 2014, at The Inn at Renaissance Village. She was born in Lebanon on March 3, 1915 to parents Hiram and Edna Mae (Tilman) Slanker.Mrs. Murphy is survived by her son, John C. Murphy; daughters, Carolyn Ann (Richard) Bradfield, Nancy Renee (Dean) Phillips & Charlotte Marie (RE) Collins; special nephew, Donald...
Whitey Huff
Sep 24, 2014
Taylor "Whitey" Huff, 86, of Middletown, died Wednesday, September 24, 2014, at Kensington Place. He was born in Fairfield on February 27, 1928 to parents Taylor and Orlena (Bailey) Huff.Mr. Huff spent most of his life in the car business, owner of Huff's Auto Sales in Middletown before moving to Columbus to manage Fair Auto Auction. Upon retirement he returned...
Robert Hutson Williams
Sep 24, 2014
Robert Hutson Williams, 92, of Monroe, Ohio, died Wednesday, September 24, 2014, at The Woodlands of Middletown. He was born in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania on November 18, 1921 to parents Sidney D. and Helen (Hutson) Williams. He grew up in Canton, Ohio before attending Phillips Exeter Academy and Yale University, where he earned a BS and a Master's Degree in metallurgy....

Jacqueline Lawson
Sep 22, 2014
Jackie Lawson, 48, passed away September 22, 2014, surrounded by her family at Miami Valley Hospital. She was born on April 12, 1966 to Anna & Jack Schaffer.She attended Middletown High School and Southwestern Business College. She was employed at Butternut Bread for ten years and most recently at Kohl's. She is survived by her mother, Anna Schaffer of Middletown;...
Irene M. Downing
Sep 21, 2014
Irene M. (nee Gaston) Downing, 89, of Franklin Township, died Sunday, September 21, 2014, at Atrium Medical Center. She was born in Middletown on January 25, 1925 to parents Louis and Mary (Jezik) Gaston.Irene was a 1942 graduate of John XXIII High School and later graduated from Moller Beauty School. She worked for Ohio Bell for 12 years and retired...
Mary R. Sprinkles
Sep 14, 2014
Mary R. Sprinkles, 84, of Middletown, died Sunday, September 14, 2014, at home. She was born in Middletown, Ohio on May 25, 1930 to parents William and Etta (Lykins) Mack.Mary worked as a secretary for Sprinkle's Construction Company and was also the owner of Sprinkle's Cable Installation. Mrs. Sprinkles is survived by her sisters, Virginia Young and Elsie Mack, numerous...
Gerald E. Conley
Sep 12, 2014
Gerald E. Conley, 74, of Middletown, died Friday, September 12, 2014, at Hillspring Of Springboro. He was born in Middletown, Ohio on December 29, 1939 to parents James and Hazel (Ingram) Conley. Gerald was an avid animal lover of his furry friends Nico, Abby, Clovis, Venus, & Baby. He was also a fan of the Pittsburgh Steelers. He retired from...
Carol "Sue" Hughes
Sep 6, 2014
Carol "Sue" Hughes, 70, of Madison Township, passed away peacefully Saturday, September 6, 2014, at Atrium Medical Center with her family at her side. She was born in Fairborn on December 8, 1943 to parents Carl E. and Eva Rae (Armitage) Dyer.Sue was a graduate of Fairborn High School. She was a true animal lover, Cincinnati Reds fan and was...

John L. Honaker
Sep 2, 2014
John L. Honaker, 90, of Clearcreek Township, died Tuesday, September 2, 2014, at Otterbein - Springboro. He was born in Lebanon, Ohio on December 11, 1923 to parents John and Cannie (Evans) Honaker.Mr. Honaker worked at AK steel for 32 years. Mr. Honaker is survived by his step daughter, Brenda Charles; grandchildren, Traci Charles & Robin Charles; and a niece,...

Garnett Louise Burichin
Aug 30, 2014
Garnett Louise Burichin, 85, of Franklin, died Saturday, August 30, 2014, at home. She was born in Salix, Pennsylvania on August 21, 1929 to parents Herman and Agnes (Krise) Hoffman.Mrs. Burichin was a member of Holy Family Parish, a talented seamstress and a mother to many. Mrs. Burichin is survived by her daughters, Judith (Jerrold Twohig) Burichin MD, Susan (Stephen...
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...