Current Obituaries

Catherine "Kitty" Holweger
Jan 27, 2014
Catherine "Kitty" Holweger, 63, of Franklin, died Monday, January 27, 2014, at Franklin Ridge Nursing Home. She was born in Middletown on June 3, 1950 to parents Justin and Jane (Brelsford) Holweger.Kitty graduated from Miami University with a B.S. in education. The family wishes to extend a special thank you to Kitty's late aunts Lucille Ehrman and Mary Bendel, LifeSpan...
Wayne Thomas Mcguire
Jan 24, 2014
Wayne Thomas McGuire, age 88, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 24, 2014 at his home in Monroe, Ohio. He was born on July 6, 1925 in Blairs Mills, Kentucky to parents, Roosevelt and Viola (Sargent) McGuire.Wayne grew up in Middletown, Ohio and graduated from Middletown High School. After graduation, he enlisted in the United States Army, serving 10 years,...

Donald C. Horne
Jan 22, 2014
Donald C. Horne, 79, of Kettering, died Wednesday, January 22, 2014, at Spring Hills Middletown. He was born in Middletown on September 25, 1934 to parents James and Josephine (Long) Horne.Don worked as a customer service manager at Bank One / Chase Bank for 30 years, retiring in 1996. He was a veteran of the United States Army. Mr. Horne...
Rose Rossi Scarpa
Jan 20, 2014
Rose Rossi Scarpa, 92, of Middletown, died Monday, January 20, 2014, at Garden Manor Retirement Village. She was born in Middletown on September 22, 1921 to parents Corrodo and Pasqualina (Rotondi) Rossi.Rose was a member of Holy Family Parish and the American & Italian Women's Society of Hamilton. Mrs. Scarpa is survived by her son, Joseph A. Scarpa; daughters, Pasqualina...

Harold 'Mac' Mcfeeters
Jan 16, 2014
Harold "Mac" McFeeters, 89, of Monroe, died Thursday, January 16, 2014, at Mt. Pleasant Retirement Village. He was born in Monroe on May 15, 1924 to parents Bertie Raymond and Bessie Marie (Emery) McFeeters.Mac worked as a machinist at Armco Steel Corporation for 39 years, retiring in 1986. He served his country in the United States Army Air Corp during...

Elinor J. Roberts
Jan 15, 2014
Elinor Pippert Roberts, 97, of Monroe, died Wednesday, January 15, 2014, at Mt. Pleasant Retirement Village. She was born in Middletown, Ohio on April 9, 1916 to parents Charles H. and Pearl (Connet) Pippert.Elinor was an 86 year member of the First Baptist Church in Middletown, making her their oldest member. She had been a member of Middletown Regional Hospital...

Beth Mullen
Jan 13, 2014
Beth Mullen, 82, of Trenton, died Monday, January 13, 2014, at Hospice of Blue Ash. She was born in Cedarville, Ohio on February 7, 1931 to parents Hugh and Eula (Creswell) Turnbull.Beth had worked in the office of the Middletown News Agency for 25 years. Mrs. Mullen is survived by her daughters, Belinda (Lou) Wright & Brenda (Ken) Reed; sister,...

Venal M. Kash
Jan 9, 2014
Venal M. Kash, 84, of Trenton, died Thursday, January 9, 2014, at her residence. She was born in Stanton, Kentucky on November 27, 1929 to parents English and Rhetta Lee (Ewen) Garrett.Venal worked as a sales clerk at Montgomery Ward and Dillman's Supermarket for 45 years, retiring in 1994. She was a member of Gracepointe Church of the Nazarene in...
John Paul Erb
Jan 8, 2014
John Paul Erb, 85, of Middletown, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 8, 2014, at his home with his family by his side. He was born in Middletown on October 1, 1928 to parents Paul John and Alice (Coolley) Erb.John worked for Armco Steel Corp for 43 years, retiring from the machine shop in 1990. He served his country in...

Mariana (Bell) Fisher
Jan 7, 2014
Mariana (Bell) Fisher, 89, of Trenton, died Tuesday, January 7, 2014, at Garden Manor Retirement Village. She was born in Trenton on August 23, 1924 to parents Thomas and Mary (Dimmitt) Bell.Mariana had worked for a short time as a secretary in the sales department at Armco Steel. She was a volunteer at Middletown Regional Hospital for 51 years and...
Ruth E. Kleine
Jan 7, 2014
Ruth E. Kleine, 85, of Monroe, died Tuesday, January 7, 2014, at West Chester Hospital. She was born in St. Louis, Missouri on September 30, 1928 to parents Oliver and Edna (Carpenter) Kloepper.Ruth was the office manager for LoMar Manufacturing for 40 years, retiring in 2007. She was a member of Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church for 60 years....
Alene M. Key
Jan 6, 2014
Alene Mae Key "Big Al", 80, of Middletown, born in Tacoma, WA., departed for her journey into Heaven on January 6, 2014, at Springhills of Middletown. Alene was a elementary teacher, high school counselor, college administrator and dean of girls during her 34 years in education. During her service she earned many awards and designations. She had earned 2 masters...

David Timothy Farkas
Jan 4, 2014
David "Timmy-Tac" Farkas, 71, of Middletown, died Saturday, January 4, 2014. He was born June 13, 1942 to parents John and Mary (Kaufman) Farkas.He was a Welder for AK Steel, worked on the Grandpa Gang for Light Up Middletown, enjoyed deer hunting and fishing. Mr. Farkas is survived by his wife, Beth Bennington; daughters, Karen (Bob) Carroll, Kristi Shetter; grandchildren,...
Linda S. Guido
Jan 4, 2014
Linda S. Guido, 66, of Monroe, died Saturday, January 4, 2014, at Atrium Medical Center. She was born in Middletown on April 12, 1947.Linda worked as a PBX Operator for Middletown Regional Hospital, retiring in 2002. Mrs. Guido is survived by her husband, Jerry D. Guido; sons, Jeff D. Guido & Brett A. (Michele) Guido; daughters, SuAnne (Eddie) Farkas &...
Jeanne V. Pendery
Jan 2, 2014
Jeanne Vandergrift Anderson Pendery, 93, of Monroe, died Thursday, January 2, 2014, at Mt. Pleasant Retirement Village. She was born in Wabash, Indiana on April 28, 1920 to parents Clarence and Dollas (Johnson) Vandegrift.Jeanne worked for the Office of the Cincinnati Presbytery for 10 years retiring in 1979 and was a member of P.E.O. Sorority Mrs. Pendery is survived by...
Mary R. Singhoffer
Jan 1, 2014
Mary R. Singhoffer, 92, of Middletown, died Wednesday, January 1, 2014, at Hospice of Butler & Warren Counties. She was born in Yellow Springs, Ohio on November 1, 1921 to parents Paul and Clare Marie (Heider) Pitstick.Mary was a member of Holy Family Parish - Holy Trinity Church where she sang with the choir until after her 90th birthday. She...

Roslyn C. Zollett
Jan 1, 2014
Roslyn C. Zollett, of Lauderhill, FL, died Friday, January 31, 2014, at the Florida Medical Center. She was born in New York, New York. Mrs. Zollett lived in Florida for 25 years. She was a member of Temple Beth Shalom when she lived in Middletown and she was a hospice volunteer in Florida. Mrs. Zollett is survived by her two...
Maybel I. Lawson
Dec 31, 2013
Maybel I. Lawson, 92, of Middletown, died Tuesday, December 31, 2013, at Hospice of Dayton. She was born in Kentucky on November 7, 1921, the oldest of 8 children to parents Stephen and Pearlie (Proffit) Shepherd.Maybel worked as a secretary for Middletown City Schools for 29 years. In 1958, her husband founded the Community Church in Hamilton. They ran the...
Bobbie R. Barker
Dec 31, 2013
Bobbie R. Barker, age 79, of Middletown, passed away on December 31, 2013 in Tampa, FL. She went to heaven to be with all her loved ones. She was born in Hardin County, TN on June 8, 1934; to parents Dewey and Beulah Luttrell. She was a housewife, homemaker and a strong Christian. Bobbie enjoyed the last few years living...
Marcella C. Hume
Dec 30, 2013
Marcella C. Hume left her earthly life on Dec. 30, 2013, at Hospice of Butler & Warren Counties. Daughter of Anthony and Anna Lewing, she was born in Middletown on May 18, 1921. Her 92 years were filled with love for and from her family and friends. Marcella grew up on Woodlawn Avenue and attended St. John's School, receiving her...