Current Obituaries
Edward W. Reardon
Jul 3, 2014
Edward was born in Columbus, Ohio on March 5, 1928 to Walter and Elizabeth Reardon. He died very peacefully at his home in Middletown, Ohio in the arms of his family, on July 3, 2014.He was preceded in death by his parents and by his brothers, G. Joseph Reardon and H. Richard Reardon, and a sister, Kay Bourne.He is survived...
Mary "Mickey" Dobrozsi
Jun 30, 2014
Mary Magdalene "Mickey" Dobrozsi, 88, of Middletown, died Monday, June 30, 2014. She was born in St. Patricks, Ohio on April 12, 1926 to parents Louis and Anna (Hoying) Raterman.Mary worked as a registered nurse at Middletown Regional Hospital for 30 years and was a supervisor on Main B, retiring in 1984. She was a devoted member of Holy Family...
Alexander Joseph Praete
Jun 29, 2014
Alexander Joseph "Alex" Praete, 87, of Middletown, died Sunday, June 29, 2014, at Hospice of Butler & Warren Counties. He was born in New Rochelle, New York on September 21, 1926 to parents Joseph and Elivira Chico (DiCola) Praete.Alex worked as Director of Operations of Franchise Units for Cassano Enterprises, retiring in 1988 after 20 years with the company. He...
Joseph E. Minor
Jun 27, 2014
Joseph E. Minor, 81, of Monroe, died Friday, June 27, 2014, at Atrium Medical Center. He was born in Middletown, on September 14, 1932 to parents Richard Morris and Marguerite (Leight) Minor SR.Mr. Minor was a manager for First Financial Bank for 42 years and served in The United States Navy. Joe was a 4th generation member of Christ United...

Ruby L. Wilson
Jun 25, 2014
Ruby L. Wilson, 89, of Middletown, died Wednesday, June 25, 2014, at Mt. Pleasant Retirement Village. She was born in Bethany, Ohio on May 30, 1925 to parents Elmer and Laura (Reece) Edwards.Ruby was a member of St. Paul's United Church of Christ and was an avid Cincinnati Reds fan. Mrs. Wilson is survived by her daughters, Nancy Hancock &...
Richard R. Barker
Jun 25, 2014
Richard R. Barker, 58, of Trenton, died Wednesday, June 25, 2014, at Atrium Medical Center. He was born in Middletown on September 9, 1955 to parents Robert Earl and Lucille (Martin) Barker.Richard worked as a corrections officer for the State of Ohio, retiring in 2004. He served his country in the United States Army during Vietnam. Mr. Barker is survived...
Mallon "Cook" Puckett
Jun 21, 2014
Mallon E. "Cook" Puckett, 65, passed away suddenly on Saturday, June 21, 2014. He is a native Middletonian. He was preceded in death by his parents Hubert & Bertie Ann (Deaton) Puckett. He is survived by one daughter, Abbi Stafford; two sons, Brant Puckett & Jarred (Esselman) Puckett; three granddaughters; three sisters, Ladema Terrell, Valentina Fields & Catrina Tapp; two...
James "Ron" Daniel
Jun 21, 2014
James R. "Ron" Daniel, 75, of Middletown, died Saturday, June 21, 2014, at Atrium Medical Center. He was born in Middletown on January 2, 1939.Ron worked as an officer for the Middletown Police Department for 27 years, retiring in 1989. He served his country in the United States Navy and was active with Boy Scouts of America and Volksmarching. Mr....
Judge Anthony G. Valen
Jun 17, 2014
The Honorable Anthony Valen, Retired 12th District Court of Appeals Judge, 82 of Middletown passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 17, 2014. Judge Valen met his wife Carol (Clore) Valen at the University of Cincinnati and they were married in 1961. Judge Valen was born and raised in Middletown, Ohio by Gus and Irene Valen who immigrated from Crete, Greece...
Kimberly L. Prichard
Jun 17, 2014
Kimberly L. Prichard, 56, of Coatesville, Pennsylvania, died Tuesday, June 17, 2014, at Mount Joy Hospice Center. She was born in Middletown, Ohio on July 10, 1957 to parents Clark Breighton and Geneva Mae (Wilson) Tinch.Kim had worked as a cosmetics manager for Macy's in Exton, Pennsylvania. Mrs. Prichard is survived by her husband, Lawrence E. Prichard; son, Jarod Lamb;...
Cecil Weldon Miller
Jun 9, 2014
Cecil Weldon Miller, 84, of Trenton, died Monday, June 9, 2014, at Hawthorn Glen Senior Living Campus. He was born in Covington, Kentucky on October 26, 1929 to parents Joseph and Mae (Williams) Miller.Cecil worked as a machinist for Aeronca for 42 years. He was a member of the Monroe Church of the Nazarene and enjoyed golfing & woodworking. Mr....
Judy Vest Norman
Jun 6, 2014
Judy Vest Norman, 59, of Middletown, passed away peacefully Friday, June 06, 2014, at home surrounded by her loving family after a short battle with cancer. She was born in Pilot, Kentucky on October 23, 1954 to parents Orville and Eunice (Friend) Sparks.Judy was an employee of RMI Security working at AK Steel Corporate Headquarters.Mrs. Norman is survived by her...
Mary N. Songer
Jun 3, 2014
Mary Nadine Songer, 76, of Lemon Township, died Tuesday, June 3, 2014, at Hospice of Butler & Warren Counties after a brief illness. She was born in Manteca, Ca. on January 16, 1938 to parents ManuelS. and Sarafina (Flagga) Borges. Mary was a joy filled member of the Salvation Army. She shared hercompassion for others during her many years as...
Margaret L. Wilson
May 30, 2014
Wilson, Margaret L. Margaret L. Wilson, 83, of Monroe, died Friday, May 30, 2014, at Mt. Pleasant Retirement Village. She was born in Middletown, Ohio on September 9, 1930 to parents Herbert and Lavone (Dumford) Tibbs.Margaret retired from the McDonald's restaurant on Verity Parkway in 2000 after 20 years as a cashier.Margaret was filled with compassion and interest in others....
Ethel Marie South
May 27, 2014
Ethel Marie South, 94, of Middletown, passed away peacefully, Tuesday, May 27, 2014, with the comfort of her daughter at her bedside as she went to be with our Lord in heaven. She was born in Middletown on January 1, 1920 (the first New Years' baby) to parents James A. and Margaret (Williams) Cornwell.Ethel was one of the kindest, sweetest,...

Anthony M. Rogers
May 23, 2014
Anthony M. Rogers, also known as Dad, Pops & Poppy by his children, 77, of Middletown, died Friday, May 23, 2014, at West Chester Hospital. He was born at home on Sherman Ave. in Middletown on June 10, 1936 to parents Thomas Melvin and Eva B. (Lenharr) Rogers. On January 30, 1960 he married Sandra Schoultis.Tony worked for Ohio Bell...
Patricia A. Purcell
May 22, 2014
Patricia A. Purcell, 86, of Middletown, died Thursday, May 22, 2014, at Hawthorn Glen Senior Living Campus. She was born in Duquesne, Pennsylvania on March 2, 1928 to parents Louis Bert and Mary (Ritchie) Libengood.Patricia was a member of Holy Family Parish - St. John's Church. Mrs. Purcell is survived by her husband, William E. Purcell; daughters, Mary Ann (Richard)...
Steven E. Marcum
May 16, 2014
Steven E. Marcum, 59, of Monroe, died Friday, May 16, 2014, at Hospice of Butler & Warren Counties. He was born in Middletown, Ohio on July 29, 1954 to parents Robert and Mary Ann (Brown) Marcum.Steve retired in 2005 after 25 years as a set-up operator at OPW-Dover in Cincinnati. He was also a member of the Middletown Sportmen's Club.Mr....
Eva May Fox
May 15, 2014
Eva May Fox, 79, of Trenton, died Thursday, May 15, 2014, at Atrium Medical Center. She was born in Hazel Green, Kentucky on June 20, 1934 to parents Tom and Olive (Fultz) Brewer.Eva was the owner/operator of Fox-Grip in Trenton for 25 years. Mrs. Fox is survived by her son, Greg (Carmen) Cox; daughter, Lisa (Mike) Hiatt; brothers & sisters,...
Elma Walsh
May 12, 2014
Elma Walsh passed away on May 12, 2014 at the Hawthorn Glen Nursing Home. She was 97 years old. Elma was a member of the Amanda Methodist Church. She sang in the choir as long as her health permitted. She was preceded in death by her father & mother, Charlie Clinton Lyons and Anna Barker Lyons; her husbands, George Winston...