Current Obituaries
Earl R. Simpson
Mar 26, 2014
Earl R. Simpson, 92, of Middletown, died Wednesday, March 26, 2014, at Hospice Of Butler & Warren Counties. He was born in Highland County, Ohio on December 1, 1921 to parents Jasper Bruce and Helen (Doughman) Simpson.Earl worked for Armco Steel Corp for over 30 years, retiring in 1983 as a supervisor in the sales, service & scheduling department. Before...
Jessica Leigh Schneider
Mar 23, 2014
Jessica Leigh Schneider, 21, of Middletown, died Sunday, March 23, 2014, at her residence. She was born in Middletown on January 19, 1993.Miss Schneider is survived by her father, Mark A. (Lisa A.)Schneider; mother, Janeen A. Ondrako Schneider; brother, Justin M. Schneider; grandparents, Jim & Paula Ondrako and Phyllis Osborne; uncles, Brandon Ondrako, Jeff Schneider & Rick Schneider; aunt, Lori...
Becky Mynhier
Mar 22, 2014
Becky Mynhier, 75, of Trenton, died Saturday, March 22, 2014, at home. She was born in Middletown on August 10, 1938 to parents David and Jeanette McKenzie.Becky worked as an administrative assistant in Adult Probation for Butler County for 13 years, retiring in 2008. She was a member of Eagles Aerie #528. Becky & Donald raised Michelle & Michael as...
Steve Campbell
Mar 21, 2014
Steve Campbell, 77, of Trenton, died Friday, March 21, 2014, at Otterbein-Lebanon Retirement Community. He was born in Napfor, Kentucky on September 16, 1936 to parents Steve and Martha (Baker) Campbell.Steve was the owner & operator of Bob's Drive-Thru on Main Street in Middletown for 15 years. He served his country in the United States Army. Mr. Campbell is survived...
Janet L. Kettman
Mar 20, 2014
Janet L. Tucker Kettman, 57, of Monroe, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 20, 2014, at University Hospital with her loving husband & family by her side. She was born in Martin's Ferry, Ohio on September 1, 1956 to parents Carl and Betty J. (LaRue) Tucker.Janet was a 1975 graduate of Middletown High School. She worked for Marsh Supermarkets for...
Shirley Ann Shaw Counts
Mar 19, 2014
Shirley Ann Shaw Counts, 78, of Trenton, died Wednesday, March 19, 2014, at Carlisle Manor Nursing Home. She was born in Altus, Oklahoma on January 13, 1936 to parents Olen E. and Bertha (Lee) Shaw.Shirley worked as a cosmetologist in Texas for 20 years. Shirley was devoted to the Lord and her family. She took care of her husband during...

Mary Veronica Scheibert
Mar 17, 2014
Mary Veronica Scheibert, 89, of Middletown, died Monday, March 17, 2014, at The Woodlands of Middletown. She was born in Middletown on January 14, 1925 to parents Michael and Anna (Comak) Mandzak.Mary was a member of Holy Family Parish and worked at The Meadows for 40 years. Mrs. Scheibert is survived by her sons, Robert Michael Scheibert & Craig E....
Ann Blose
Mar 13, 2014
Ann Blose, 77, formerly of Monroe, OH, died Thursday, March 13, 2014, at her daughter's home in Alpharetta, GA. She was born in Frenchburg, Kentucky on April 13, 1936 to parents Rev. Frank E. and Genevera (Jamieson) Wiley.Ann earned her BA at Sterling College in Sterling, Kansas and her Master's degree in Education at Wright State University in Dayton, Ohio...
Jacqueline Sue Kulick
Mar 1, 2014
Sue died on Saturday, March 1, 2014, age 78. Born 8/13/35 in Gary, IN to the late Robert and Verna (Wheeler) Williams. Also preceded in death by her first husband, John Batcheller. Beloved wife of Allan Kulick for nearly 25 years. Loving mother of Scott Batcheller. Dear sister of Pat (John) Jennings of Bloomfield Hills, MI and Judy (Doug) McLaren...
Blondina E. Long
Mar 1, 2014
Blondina Ellison Long, 92, died Saturday, March 1, 2014 at Mt. Pleasant Retirement Village. She was born in Middletown March 4, 1921 to Samuel and Beatrice (Payne) Ellison.She is survived by her son, David E. Long of North Carolina, and daughter, Suellen (Robert) Gallamore of Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, grandsons Scott H. Vincent and Gregory P. Vincent, two step-grandsons, great-grandsons Nicholas,...
Garrett Forman
Feb 20, 2014
Garrett Forman, 85, of Monroe, died Thursday, February 20, 2014, at Hospice of Butler & Warren Counties. He was born in Hamilton on May 14, 1928 to parents Homer and Glady (Belcher) Forman.Garrett worked as a tool & die maker for General Electric in Evendale and retired in 1994. He served his country in the United States Navy during World...
Rod Corwin
Feb 14, 2014
Rod Corwin, 71, of Middletown, died Friday, February 14, 2014, at LifeCare Hospitals of Dayton. He was born in Dayton, on November 7, 1942. Mr. Corwin is survived by his son, Christopher R. Corwin; daughters, Chelsey F. (Andrew) Garrett, Candice M. Corwin; brother, Jim (Jo) Corwin, Sr.; sisters, Donna Thompson, Peggy (Bob) Pigg, Kathy Dimatteo and 2 grandchildren. Rod was...

Carl Edward Baker
Feb 12, 2014
Carl Edward Baker, 90, of Trenton, died Wednesday, February 12, 2014, at Atrium Medical Center. He was born in Carlisle on October 25, 1923 to parents Thomas Henry and Sarah (Rogers) Baker.Carl had worked as the scheduler in the press section at Armco Steel Corporation. He served his country in the United States Army during World War II. He was...
Sally L. Smith
Feb 11, 2014
Sally L. Smith, 58, of Middletown, died Tuesday, February 11, 2014, at Kettering Medical Center. She was born in Middletown on September 1, 1955 to parents Linville and Nellie (Barker) Manns.Sally was an office worker in the insurance industry and also worked for Express Scripts. She is survived by her daughter, Crystal (Brad) Maggard; brothers, Bob (Nancy) Manns, John Manns,...
Thomas M. Bruggeman
Feb 9, 2014
Thomas M. Bruggeman, 58, of Middletown, died Sunday, February 9, 2014, at Hospice of Butler & Warren Counties. He was born in Middletown on December 13, 1955 to parents Paul B. and JoAnn (Kirkpatrick) Bruggeman.Tom worked for BWI as a manager of Controlled Suspension Manufacturing for 15 years. Prior to that he worked at Mound Laboratories for 21 years. He...
Billie Kay Mack Taylor
Feb 9, 2014
Billie Kay Mack Taylor, 61, of Middletown, died Sunday, February 9, 2014, at her residence. She was born in Beaumont, Texas on November 25, 1952 to parents William and Mildred (Shepherd) Mack.Billie was larger than life and loved to laugh. She was an avid music lover and enjoyed to bake & cook. She had been a member of the High...

Shanna Marie Noe
Feb 7, 2014
Shanna Marie Noe, 45, of Lebanon, died Friday, February 7, 2014. She was born on May 17, 1968 to parents Ida Kate and late Charles W. O'Harra.She was a member of Christ Church United Methodist. In addition to her mother, Shanna is survived by her daughter, Megan Noe; brother, Patrick (Mary Ann) O'Harra and 3 grandchildren.Funeral Service will be held...
Gerard J. Sora
Feb 5, 2014
Sora, Gerard J. Gerard J. Sora, 91, of Reading, died Wednesday, February 5, 2014, at Jewish Hospital. He was born in Middletown, Ohio on May 11, 1922 to parents John and Maria (Mottolla) Sora.Mr. Sora was an auditor in the hotel industry and was a very active part of Sora's Towing and Sora's Car Care until the time of his...
Gary H. Hunter
Jan 30, 2014
Gary H. Hunter, 80, of Middletown, died Thursday, January 30, 2014, at Hospice of Butler & Warren Counties. He was born in Hamilton on June 10, 1933 to parents Harold and Imogene (Emerson) Hunter.Gary retired as a foreman at Armco Steel. He served his country in the United States Army during the Korean War. He was an avid outdoorsman, enjoying...
Victor L. Thomas
Jan 30, 2014
Victor L. Thomas, 89, of Monroe, died Thursday, January 30, 2014, at Otterbein at Middletown. He was born in Red Lion, Ohio on February 18, 1924 to parents James Henry and Maude (Amburgey) Thomas.Victor worked in employee relations at Miami University for 20 years, retiring in 1987. Prior to that he had worked at Aeronca for 19 years. He was...