Current Obituaries
Jack D. Abner
Dec 29, 2013
Jack D. Abner, 75, of Middletown, died Sunday, December 29, 2013. He suffered a heart attack while attending the Bengals game, something he enjoyed doing very much. He was born April 23, 1938 to parents Preston and Thelma (Henderson) Abner.Jack was in Industrial Sales beginning with Diamond International and ended his career as President / CEO with Shearer Bauer Packaging...

Frances S. Folsom
Dec 29, 2013
Frances S. Folsom, 86, of Monroe, died Sunday, December 29, 2013, at her residence. Ms. Folsom is survived by her sons, Todd H. (Pam) Folsom & Kirk (Janette) Folsom; 4 grandchildren; and 4 great grandchildren.She was preceded in death by her son, Thomas Scott Folsom; parents; and sister, Peg Cummans. Private services will be held at the convenience of the...
Opal Powers
Dec 26, 2013
Opal Powers, 74, of Trenton, died Thursday, December 26, 2013, at LifeCare Hospitals of Dayton. She was born in Wolfe County, Kentucky on April 8, 1939 to parents Clyde and Martha (Centers) Spencer.Opal was a member of the Truth Tabernacle Apostolic Pentecostal Church. Ms. Powers is survived by her children, Patricia (James) Johnson, Robert (Sharon) Sproul, Charles Sproul & Lisa...
Larry D. Carr
Dec 23, 2013
Larry D. Carr, 66, of Middletown, died Monday, December 23, 2013, at Atrium Medical Center. He was born in Middletown on March 30, 1947. Larry worked in the cold strip roll shop at Armco / AK Steel Corporation for 37 years, retiring in 2004. He was a member of the Loyal Order of Moose #501, Fraternal Order of Orioles #193...
Gene Cox
Dec 23, 2013
Gene Cox, 63, of Franklin Township, died Monday, December 23, 2013, at his residence. He was born in Middletown on January 28, 1950 to parents Holly and Dorothy (Metzcar) Cox.Gene had worked as a millwright with Local 1066. Mr. Cox is survived by his wife, Teresa (Johnson) Cox; children, Gena Cox, Jessica Cox & Matthew Cox; sisters, Shirley Duff, Charma...
Charlotte A. Byrnes
Dec 22, 2013
Charlotte A. Byrnes, 82 of Franklin, died on Sunday Dec. 22, 2013. She was born in Middletown on April 11, 1931 to parents John and Corene (Knorr) Myers.Mrs. Byrnes is survived by three daughters; Sandy (Russ) Willis, Cydney Sue Jones, Trish (Ray) Roberts, six grandchildren: Robin (Josh) Kolb, Rob Willis, Anthony Roberts, Nick (Destiny) Jones, Jennifer Roberts & Michael Roberts....
James S. Webb Sr.
Dec 22, 2013
James S. Webb, Sr., 67, of Middletown, died Sunday, December 22, 2013, at Bethesda Arrow Springs. He was born in Mobile, Alabama on December 15, 1946 to parents Mozell Patrick and Audrey (Palode) Webb.James had worked at PCA and was associate pastor at Lebanon Church of God.Mr. Webb is survived by his children, Rodney Webb, Valerie (Richard) Augustian, Leah Webb,...
Dale Draut
Dec 22, 2013
Dale Draut, 76, of Monroe, died Sunday, December 22, 2013, at his residence. He was born in Middletown on August 26, 1937 to parents Harold and Effie (Williams) Draut.Dale worked in the offices of Armco / AK Steel retiring in 1991. He played with the Armco Golf League, Armco Softball League & Armco Bowling League. He was a softball coach,...

Homer Fultz
Dec 19, 2013
Homer A. Fultz, 79, of Middletown, died Thursday, December 19, 2013, at Otterbein of Middletown. He was born in Elliott County, Kentucky on December 28, 1933 to parents Alex and Corda (Blair) Fultz.Homer worked as a bonding specialist for Aeronca Inc. for over 40 years, retiring in 1995. He served his country in the United States Navy during the Korean...
Megan A. Halderman
Dec 18, 2013
Terry & Dianne Halderman were blessed to be the parents of Megan Halderman, and her father Terry, at the time of her death on December 18, 2013, walked her to the hands of God. Megan was born in Dayton on July 14, 1986. She was an avid animal lover.In addition to her parents, Megan is survived by her sisters, Bethany...

Betty J. Dineen
Dec 18, 2013
Betty J. Dineen, 91, of Murfreesboro, Tennessee, formerly of Middletown, Ohio, died Wednesday, December 18, 2013, at Adam's Place Nursing Home. She was born in Middletown on July 27, 1922 to parents Chester and Frances (Nieman) Puthoff. Betty was a member of Holy Family Parish in Middletown.Mrs. Dineen is survived by her daughters, Rita (Bob) Pickard, Kathleen Dineen & Rosemarie...
Josephine Thomas
Dec 13, 2013
Josephine Thomas, 89, of Monroe, died Friday, December 13, 2013, at West Chester Medical Center. She was born in Bethel Township, Ohio on July 27, 1924 to parents Charles and Ora (Dwyer) Case.Josephine was a graduate of Otterbein University and taught home economics at Middletown & Monroe High Schools for 25 years. Mrs. Thomas is survived by her beloved husband...
Mary O. Sabo
Dec 12, 2013
Mary O. Sabo, 87, of Trenton, died Thursday, December 12, 2013, at Atrium Medical Center. She was born in Beattyville, Kentucky on November 13, 1926 to parents Aaron Floyd and Etta (Bowling) Hobbs.Mary had worked as a teacher with the Trenton School System. Mrs. Sabo is survived by her husband, Robert E. Sabo; children, Connie Jordan, Robert E. (Shirley) Sabo...
Janet Jackson
Dec 10, 2013
Janet Jackson, 82, of Franklin Township, died Tuesday, December 10, 2013, at Hospice of Butler & Warren Counties. She was born in Middletown on February 9, 1931 to parents George and Lucille (Klipfer) Kerns.Mrs. Jackson is survived by her husband, Cecil Jackson; children, Jerry (Kim) Jackson, Karen (Patrick) Burtis & Thomas Jackson; 6 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren.She was preceded...

Debbie K. Davis
Dec 9, 2013
Debbie K. Davis, 63, of Middletown, died Monday, December 9, 2013, at Hospice of Butler & Warren Counties. She was born in Dayton, Ohio on October 28, 1950. Debbie worked in home health-care.Debbie is survived by her husband, Paul Davis; daughter, Nichole (Joshua) Brock; son, Todd (Lindsey) Davis; father, Blackie Chryst; half-sisters, Marisa (Mike) Crutchfield & Denise (Mark) Krumdieck; grandchildren,...
Leonard R. Myers
Dec 9, 2013
Leonard R. Myers, 75, of Middletown, died Monday, December 9, 2013, at Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. He was born in Quakertown, Pennsylvania on July 13, 1938 to parents Menno M. and Katie S. (Rosenberger) Myers.Leonard taught at Northridge High School and also was a science & math instructor at the University of Dayton, retiring in 1983. He was...
Betty J. Sciannamblo
Dec 5, 2013
Betty J. Sciannamblo, 88, a longtime resident of Middletown, died Thursday, December 5, 2013, at her home in Cincinnati. She was born in Richmond, Indiana on November 27, 1925 to parents William and Irene (Schafer) Ahaus. She married Pete P. Sciannamblo on July 1, 1947.Betty worked as an executive secretary for Harry Finkelman Realtors for 62 years. She was a...
Virginia D. Rezos
Dec 5, 2013
Virginia D. Rezos, 78, of Middletown, died Thursday, December 5, 2013, at her home. She was born in West Liberty, Kentucky on November 16, 1935 to parents Edward and Lena (Goad) Turner.Virginia served her country in the United States Air Force during the Korean Conflict. Mrs. Rezos is survived by her husband, George Rezos; children, Robin (Rick), Cheryl (Danny) &...
Nancy M. Lubberger
Dec 5, 2013
Nancy M. Lubberger, 93, of Monroe, passed away Thursday, December 5, 2013, at Mt. Pleasant Retirement Village in Monroe. She was born November 9, 1920 in Middletown and lived in the local area all of her life. She graduated from Monroe High School, where she subsequently worked as a secretary for many years. She was a member of Monroe United...
Rosemary E. Sandker
Dec 4, 2013
Rosemary E. Sandker, 87, of Monroe, died Wednesday, December 4, 2013, at Atrium Medical Center. She was born in Cincinnati on March 29, 1926 to parents John Patrick and Augusta (Walker) Caster.Rosemary had worked as a registered nurse at Fort Hamilton Hospital for 39 years, retiring in 1986. She was a 63 year member of Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic...