Current Obituaries
Volina W. Dean
Sep 10, 2013
Volina W. Dean passed away peacefully in her sleep, the night of September 10, 2013. If you didn't get to meet this rare gem, hopefully you will feel like you did after you have read this. Maybe you knew her as Volina, or Mrs. Dean, but if you knew her, you will never forget her.She was born January 8, 1921...
Lacy 'Boss' Wilson
Sep 9, 2013
Lacy "Boss" Wilson, 73, of Middletown, died Monday, September 9, 2013, at his daughter's home. He was born in Breathitt County, Kentucky on June 30, 1940 to parents Carlo and Jeanette (Corrett) Wilson.Boss was a life & founding member and past president of the Eagles Aerie #3458 and worked with the Hamilton Optimist Youth. He was an outdoorsman who enjoyed...
Cary I. Fenton
Sep 5, 2013
Cary I. Fenton, who lived 25 years with five different cancers, passed away Thursday, September 5, 2013, at his residence. He was born in Middletown on March 24, 1934 to parents Sidney and Luella (Zacharias) Fenton.Cary retired from the Middletown United States Post Office in 1989. He had been a postal carrier advancing to V.O.M.A. Inspector. He was a member...
Josephine Soppanish
Sep 2, 2013
Josephine Soppanish, 93, of Middletown, passed away on Monday, September 2, 2013, at Atrium Medical Center with her family by her side.She was born in Middletown on April 17, 1920 to Ignos & Josephine Osust, and married John Soppanish. Mr. & Mrs. Soppanish were married for 59 years. Mrs. Soppanish was formally employed by the Middletown School System from 1970...
Betty Sue Scorti
Aug 31, 2013
Betty Sue Scorti, 70, of Middletown, died Saturday, August 31, 2013, at Parkview Regional Medical Center Ft. Wayne, IN. She was born in Middletown, Ohio on January 27, 1943 to parents William and Rissie (Adams) Wilson.Betty was most passionate in life about her family and grandkids. She traveled the world with friends and family, was an amazing cook, and loved...
Frances "Peggy" Segal
Aug 27, 2013
Margaret Clem "Peggy" Segal, age 81, died Tuesday, August 27, 2013, at her home in Middletown, Ohio. She was born Frances Margit Sherman on November 17, 1931, in Tribbey, Perry County, Kentucky, the daughter of John Sherman and Bethel Clem. After her mother's death at a very young age, she was raised by her maternal grandparents in Middletown and was...
Velma "Peggy" Carrozza
Aug 26, 2013
Velma "Peggy" Carrozza, 76, beloved wife of Oscar L. Carrozza for 53 years, passed away peacefully Monday, August 26, 2013 surrounded by her family at her home. She was born in Virden, Illinois on November 26, 1936. Peggy was preceded in death by her parents, Harry & Helen Nation, and brothers Alfred "Dick" Nation and Harlan Nation.She is survived by...
Edith J. Shaffer
Aug 22, 2013
Edith J. Shaffer, 90, of Mt. Pleasant Retirement Village, formerly of Slippery Rock & Pittsburg, PA and Leesburg, FL, died Thursday, August 22, 2013, at her residence. She was born in Slippery Rock, PA on August 25, 1922 to parents David and Laura (Jacobs) Pattison.Edith was a member of the Order of Eastern Star and was Past Matron of the...
Dixie Cantrell
Aug 21, 2013
Dixie Cantrell, 93, of Middletown, died Wednesday, August 21, 2013, at Liberty of Middletown. She was born in Jenkins, Kentucky on April 3, 1920 to parents Columbus and Polly (Mullins) Phipps.Mrs. Cantrell is survived by her daughters, Doris E. (Ray) Phillips & Carol (Hubert "Bob") Sloan; five grandchildren, Kim (John) Borders, Angela (Joe) Gay, Lainie (Jay) Saurbeck, Kelly (Josh) Carberry...
Billye Jo Hester
Aug 20, 2013
Billye Jo Hester, 74, of Middletown, died Tuesday, August 20, 2013, at her residence. She was born in Olive Hill, Kentucky on November 21, 1938 to parents Wendell and Eula (Erwin) Scott.Billye Jo graduated from Carter High School in 1956, the University of Kentucky in 1960 and received her Master's Degree from Morehead State University. She started her teaching career...
James 'Dez' Dineen
Aug 15, 2013
James Desmond "Dez" Dineen, 96, of Middletown, died Thursday, August 15, 2013, at Mt. Pleasant Retirement Village. He was born in Middletown on January 12, 1917 to parents William R. and Ella (Carney) Dineen.Dez worked for the Middletown Post Office for 35 years, retiring in 1976. He served his country in the United States Army as a Warrant Officer during...
Gordon F. Nelson
Aug 14, 2013
Gordon Franklin Nelson was born July 6, 1919 in Freemont, Iowa, the sixth son of Virda Arthur and Anna Mae Nelson. He went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, August 14, 2013 in Middletown, Ohio at the age of 94 years.Surviving are his wife, Lucy of Middletown; sisters, Beverly Baldwin of Paris, TN & Edythe (Gerald) Stewart of Springfield,...
Linda Nerenberg
Aug 12, 2013
Linda Simpson Nerenberg, 62, of Middletown, died Monday, August 12, 2013, at Hospice of Butler & Warren Counties. She was born in Middletown on October 2, 1950 to parents Earl and Betty (Murphy) Simpson.Linda was a teacher for 30 years, having taught at Roosevelt & Miller Ridge in Middletown and Monroe Elementary. She retired as Curriculum Data Specialist for Monroe...

Mabel H. Thompson
Aug 10, 2013
Thompson, Mabel H. Mabel H. Thompson, 90, of Lebanon, formerly of Monroe died Saturday, August 10, 2013, at home. She was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on October 15, 1922 to parents John Elmer and Anna Elizabeth (Adams) Henderson.Mabel retired after 34 years as a registered nurse. During her career, she worked at Middletown Regional Hospital, Otterbein Retirement Community and for...
Margie Moore
Aug 9, 2013
Margie Moore, 86, passed away August 9, 2013. A Celebration of Life Service will be held Monday, August 19, 2013 at 12:00 Noon at Stratford Heights Church of God, 4419 Nelson Rd. Middletown. Visitation will be prior to the service from 10:30 to 12:00 noon at the church. Interment will be at Woodside Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorials may...
Charles R. Day
Aug 2, 2013
Charles R. Day, 74 of Middletown, Ohio passed away on Friday, Aug. 2, 2013 at Atrium Medical Center. He was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on January 26, 1939 and was a lifelong Middletown resident. He attended St. John's grade school and graduated from Fenwick High School in 1957 and attended U. C. College of Conservatory of Music - Broadcasting Department....

Ruth Whitman
Jul 31, 2013
Ruth Whitman, 83, of Monroe, Ohio died Wednesday, July 31, 2013, at Mt. Pleasant Retirement Village. She was born in New Mexico on August 29, 1929 to parents Robert E. and Rachel (Pohl) Ives.Ruth worked as a physicist for NASA for 29 years, retiring in 1985. She served her country in the United States Air Force. Mrs. Whitman is survived...
H. Ruby Bergdall
Jul 29, 2013
H. Ruby Bergdall, 95, of Middletown, died Monday, July 29, 2013, at Liberty of Middletown. She was born in Jacktown, Ohio on April 18, 1918 to parents Carl Milo and Pearl (Orr) Swartz.Ruby received her Bachelor's degree from Capital University and her Master's degree in English from Miami University. She worked as a school teacher for Middletown City Schools, retiring...
Donald L. Hoskins
Jul 28, 2013
Donald L. "Puss" Hoskins, 85, of Middletown, died Sunday, July 28, 2013, at his residence. He was born in Middletown on August 6, 1927 to parents Levi and Cecil Leona (Patterson) Hoskins.Don worked as a mail carrier for the United States Postal Service, retiring in 1985. He was a member of Holy Family Parish, Loyal Order of Moose #501 and...

Rosemary A. Murray
Jul 26, 2013
Rosemary A. Murray, 81, of Parma, Ohio, died on July 26, 2013, at her daughter's residence. She was born in Cleveland, Ohio on December 26, 1931 to parents Joseph and Mary (Saribok) Sefcik. Mrs. Murray worked for Fisher Foods in Cleveland for 15 years as a meat cutter. She was a member of the First Catholic Slovak Ladies Assoc., Cleveland,...