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Gary Allen

Gary Allen

Feb 21, 2024

Gary Allen, 85, of Monroe, died on, February 21, 2024.  He was born on January 2, 1939, in Dayton, OH to George and Edna Mae (Adair) Allen.He was a lithographer at McCall’s Printing.            In his free time, Gary was active in the Ace Car Club and loved classic cars. Gary’s 1961 Corvair Rampside pick up...

William Daniel Kraft

William Daniel Kraft

Feb 20, 2024

William Kraft, 2 1/2 weeks old, of Middletown, died on February 20, 2024, at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital.  He was born on Tuesday, February 6, 2024, to Noah Kraft and Kaija Snicale.    William is survived by parents; brother, Henry Kraft; grandparents, Robert Kraft, Angela Kraft, Ryan Snicale, Dale (Natalie) Johnson.Private services will be held at the convenience of the family.Interment...

Cherry Dee Christiansen Bingamon

Cherry Dee Christiansen Bingamon

Feb 15, 2024

Cherry Dee Christiansen Bingamon, 86, of Morrow, OH, passed away on February 15, 2024, in Monroe, OH. She was born on February 23, 1937, to the late Paul and Gaynelle Christiansen.Cherry was the beloved wife of Ronald William Bingamon, married 62 years and the  loving mother of Thomas Christiansen Bingamon (daughter-in-law Karen Bingamon) and Nancy Anne Bingamon Stratton (son-in-law Christopher...

Nancy G. Strauss

Nancy G. Strauss

Feb 14, 2024

Nancy Gayle Strauss, 80, of Middletown, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 14, 2024 at Ohio's Hospice of Butler & Warren Counties. She was born in Middletown on January 22, 1944 to Robert and Mary (Morgan) Mehl.Nancy worked as a payroll clerk for Middletown City Schools for 30 years. She was an active member of Bethlehem Lutheran Church. In her...

Joan L. Fink

Joan L. Fink

Feb 12, 2024

Joan L Fink age 68 left her earthly home early Monday morning after a lengthy battle with dementia/Alzheimer’s surrounded by her family. She was born in Steubenville, Ohio April 16, 1955, the daughter of the late Raymond Kidwell and Mary (Bendel) Kidwell.Joanie loved life and enjoyed traveling, bowling and playing corn hole. She loved doing things with friends and family....

Janet Lee Boone

Janet Lee Boone

Feb 11, 2024

Janet Lee Boone, 82, of Middletown, passed away on February 11, 2024. She was born January 11, 1942, to parents James and Rachel Colwell, also of Middletown.Janet worked as a Lead Supervisor at Precision Packaging/Diversipak in Monroe for many years. She had an exceptional work ethic and it truly showed in everything that she did. Outside of work, you could...

Audrey J. Schroff

Audrey J. Schroff

Feb 10, 2024

Audrey J. Schroff, 92, of Middletown, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 10, 2024, at her daughter's home in Frisco, Texas, surrounded by the love of her family. She was born in Middletown on October 15, 1931, to parents, Oscar and Ruth (Mercer) Wesselman.Audrey worked as a bookkeeper for McGraw Construction for over 20 years. She was very active in...

Grace D. McKee

Grace D. McKee

Feb 9, 2024

Grace D. McKee, 83, of Franklin Township, passed away on Friday, February 9, 2024 at Atrium Medical Center. She was born in South Point, Ohio on May 30, 1940 to parents, Lawrence and Lauretta (Sutton) McKee.Grace had a very caring spirit, which made her 20 year career as a nurse a perfect fit.Grace is survived by her dear friend, Barbara...

Mary Ann Rossi

Mary Ann Rossi

Feb 8, 2024

Mary Ann Rossi, 88, of Lebanon, formerly of Middletown, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 8, 2024 at home. She was born in Cincinnati on April 18, 1935, and was adopted at a young age by John and Mary (Polakovich) Swarcz.Mary Ann was a member of the first graduating class of Fenwick High School in 1953, along with her future...

James Rockwell

James Rockwell

Feb 6, 2024

 

James S. Rockwell 71, of Middletown, died on Tuesday, February 6, 2024.  He was born on July 2, 1952, in Middletown, OH to Leonard and Catherine (Lee) Rockwell.

James was a graduate of Miami University in Oxford and then worked for Armco/AK Steel.  James was a member of St. Paul’s United Church of Christ and enjoyed going out to eat with...

Patricia A. Wildermuth

Patricia A. Wildermuth

Feb 6, 2024

Patricia Ann "Pat" Wildermuth, 78, formerly of Carlisle, passed away on Tuesday, February 6, 2024 at Atrium Medical Center. She was born in Middletown on March 3, 1945 to parents, Lee W. and Marie J. (Hinegardner) Wildermuth, both of whom preceded her in death.Pat graduated from Carlisle High School in 1963, where she had been an award winning baton twirler...

Lillian E. Parsley

Lillian E. Parsley

Feb 1, 2024

Lillian E. Parsley, 81, of Middletown, passed away on Thursday, February 1, 2024 at Atrium Medical Center.  She was born in Wisconsin on September 3, 1942.     Lillian had worked as a cashier for Meijer, retiring after 20 years with the company. In her spare time she enjoyed gardening and watching movies.    Lillian is survived by her husband,...

Mary Elizabeth Donisi

Mary Elizabeth Donisi

Jan 29, 2024

Mary Elizabeth Donisi, 76, of Trenton, passed away on Monday, January 29, 2024 at Atrium Medical Center. She was born in Cincinnati on June 3, 1947, one of four girls to parents, William and Margaret Frances (Gleason) Dowling.Mary earned her Master's Degree and had a fulfilling 45 year career as an accountant, working for AK Steel and Contech Engineered Solutions....

Barbara J. Tabor

Barbara J. Tabor

Jan 29, 2024

Barbara J. Tabor, 78, of Franklin Township, passed away on Monday, January 29, 2024 at Ohio's Hospice of Dayton, surrounded by the love of her family. She was born in Dayton, Ohio on March 22, 1945 to parents, Charles and Margaret Lucille (Gilley Hedgepath.Barbara had worked as a cashier for Pence's Supermarket. She always had a zest for life and...

Maverick Hayes Oakes

Maverick Hayes Oakes

Jan 28, 2024

Maverick Hayes Oakes, son of Brennen & Taylor Oakes, of Trenton, went to Heaven and became one of God's little angels on Sunday, January 28, 2024. He was born in Fairfield on November 1, 2022.In addition to his parents, Maverick is survived by his big sister, Sawyer Rae Oakes; great grandfather, Ted Whiteman; paternal grandparents, Howard & Carolyn Oakes; maternal...

David Alan Kinder

David Alan Kinder

Jan 22, 2024

David Alan Kinder passed away suddenly on Monday January 22, 2024 at the age of 77. Dave was born on September 25, 1946 in Middletown, Ohio to Jack and Cecelia Kinder.  Dave attended Fenwick High School where he loved sports but excelled at basketball. Before graduating in 1965, Dave co-captained the school’s basketball team.  Dave went on to attend Bellarmine...

April Joy Helton

April Joy Helton

Jan 21, 2024

April Joy Helton, 60, of Middletown, passed away on Sunday, January 21, 2024 at Atrium Medical Center.  She  was born in Batesville, IN on April 16, 1963 to Lundy Ray  and Janice Sue (Richmond) Helton, but was raised by Clarence E. and Janice Sue (Richmond) Taylor.April was a graduate of Madison High School where she participated in Volleyball, Track and...

Ronald G. Wood

Ronald G. Wood

Jan 16, 2024

 

Ronald Gordon Wood (aka “Pidge” or “Woody”) passed away on January 16, 2024 at the age of 79.  Ron  is survived by Mary, his wife of 59 years, his children, Laurie and Scott (Liz), and grandchildren: Tucker, Trent, Tessa, Tate and Tori.  He is also survived by many other family members and special friends.  He is preceded in death...

John M. Oldfield

John M. Oldfield

Jan 14, 2024

 

John M. Oldfield, 81, of Middletown, passed away on Sunday, January 14, 2024 at Atrium Medical Center.  He was born in Mt. Sterling, Kentucky on November 18, 1942 to parents, Curtis and Molly (Crockett) Oldfield.

John graduated from Monroe High School and went on to work as a strand operator for Armco Steel Corporation. John enjoyed spending time outdoors,...

Betty J. Sweet

Betty J. Sweet

Jan 14, 2024

 

Betty J. Sweet, 91, of Franklin, passed away on Sunday, January 14, 2024 at Ohio's Hospice of Butler & Warren Counties, surrounded by the love of her family.  She was born in Middletown on April 3, 1932 to parents, Charles Clay and Pearl Esther (Stamper) Richardson.

Betty enjoyed being outdoors, whether going to garage sales, taking walks or fishing....

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