Current Obituaries
Kenneth Ray Lawson
Oct 2, 2013
Kenneth Ray Lawson, 71, of Trenton, died Wednesday, October 2, 2013, at his residence. He was born in Morgan County, Kentucky on November 25, 1941.Ray worked in shipping for Armco / AK Steel Corporation for 24 years. Mr. Lawson is survived by his wife, Diana (Powell) Lawson; son, Raymond "Tony" Lawson; daughters, Denise (Paul) Donisi & Cindy (Shawn) Hall; mother,...
Eugenie Hughes
Sep 29, 2013
Eugenie Blankenship Hughes, 63, or "Genie," passed away on Sunday, September 29th, surrounded by family and friends. She was a one-of-a-kind woman with a fighting spirit and an even bigger heart. She grew up in the Mayfield neighborhood of Middletown until her parents and sister moved to Monroe, and she would tell stories of riding down Todhunter hill on her...
John F. Rockel
Sep 27, 2013
John F. Rockel, 73 passed away Friday, September 27, 2013 at Butler-Warren Hospice. He was born on Nov. 27, 1939 in Cincinnati, OH to parents John & Catherine (Dorsey) Rockel. He was a Professional Engineer, a Metallurgical Engineer at Armco Steel for 32 years, and served as a Lieutenant in the US Army. He received his BS at The University...
Thomas R. Brown
Sep 27, 2013
Thomas Ray Brown, 55, of Monroe, died Friday, September 27, 2013. He was born in Jasper, Indiana on November 2, 1957 to parents Rodney and Virginia (Green) Brown.Tom was a graduate of IU and worked for Klosterman Bakery Company and took great pride in his work. He enjoyed golf, OSU football and spending time with family. Tom will be greatly...
Charles E. Bryant
Sep 25, 2013
Charles E. Bryant, 88, of Hamilton, died Wednesday, September 25, 2013, at Fort Hamilton Hospital. He was born in Hamilton on June 19, 1925 to parents Andrew and Ethel (Seaman) Bryant.Charlie worked as a tool & die welder for General Motors for 35 years, retiring in 1987. He served his country in the United States Navy during World War II...
Ernest Romans
Sep 23, 2013
Ernest Romans, 96, of Middletown, died Monday, September 23, 2013, at Kensington Place. He was born in Middletown, Ohio on July 14, 1917 to parents Frank and Elizabeth (Goode) Romans.Ernie worked as a die setter at Armco Steel Corporation.Mr. Romans is survived by his son, Michael F. (Kathleen) Romans; daughter, Rita Beth Hickman; grandchildren, Todd (Vicki) Hickman, Tim Hickman, Terry...
Ted Craft
Sep 21, 2013
Theodore F. "Ted" Craft, 68, of Monroe, died Saturday, September 21, 2013, at Atrium Medical Center. He was born in Middletown on April 3, 1945 to parents Asa Franklin and Ada Pearl (Back) Craft.Ted worked as an insulator with Local 79 for 30 years, retiring in 1995. He was a 32nd degree Mason with Jefferson Lodge #90, a Boy Scout...
Andrew Mittenholzer
Sep 19, 2013
Andrew Michael "Andy" Mittenholzer, 94, of Berkeley Lake, GA, passed away on September 19, 2013, after a brief hospitalization for pneumonia. Andy was born on September 25, 1918 to Caroline (Draxler) and Andrew Mittenholzer and remained a Middletown resident until 2008 when he moved to Georgia to live with his daughter. A graduate of Middletown High School's Class of 1936,...
Cb Smallwood
Sep 19, 2013
CB Smallwood, 84, of Monroe, died Thursday, September 19, 2013, at Mt. Pleasant Retirement Village. He was born in Clay County, Kentucky on August 13, 1929 to parents Edward and Oma (Wagers) Smallwood.CB worked for Spring Grove Cemetery as a grounds caretaker for 18 years. He was a veteran of the United States Army. Mr. Smallwood is survived by his...
Bertie (Puckett) Combs
Sep 19, 2013
Bertie (Puckett) Combs, 80, of Middletown, died Thursday, September 19, 2013, at home. She was born in Altro, Kentucky on November 26, 1932 to parents James B. and Mattie (Spicer) Deaton.Mrs. Puckett is survived by her sons, Mallon E. Puckett, Chilion Raye (Theresa) Puckett & Tommy Lee (Ramona) Puckett; daughters, Ladema K. (Benny) Terrell, Valentina E. (Curt) Fields & Catrina...
Jack Brelsford
Sep 18, 2013
John P. "Jack" Brelsford, 96, of Middletown, died Wednesday, September 18, 2013, at Mt. Pleasant Retirement Village. He was born in Middletown on April 10, 1917 to parents John and Elizabeth (Meehan) Brelsford.Jack had worked for Armco Steel Corp. and retired from Buckeye Paper Products as a sales manager. He served his country in the United States Navy & Merchant...
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...
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