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Marion L. Puthoff

Marion L. Puthoff

May 16, 2013

Marion L. Puthoff, loving wife & beloved mother, died Thursday, May 16, 2013, at Hospice of Butler & Warren Counties at the age of 85. She was born in Reading, Ohio on June 27, 1927 to parents William and Hilda (Theis) Harmeyer. Marion devoted her life to God & her family. Mrs. Puthoff is survived by her husband, Robert G....

Gerald P. Enright

Gerald P. Enright

May 8, 2013

Gerald P. Enright, 73, of Middletown, died Wednesday, May 8, 2013, at his residence. He was born in Middletown on April 7, 1940 to parents Neil L. and Sally (Morgan) Enright.Gerald worked as a cable technician for Bell Telephone, retiring in 2008. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force, earning the rank of Master Sergeant. Gerald was...

James I. Harris

James I. Harris

May 6, 2013

James I. Harris, 91, of Middletown, died Monday, May 6, 2013, at his residence. He was born in Middletown on January 7, 1922 to parents Charles and Mary (McFall) Harris.Jim worked with Progress Vending for 40 years, retiring in 1987. He served his country in the United States Army Air Corps during World War II and was a member of...

Monsignor Paul E. Metzger

Monsignor Paul E. Metzger

May 6, 2013

Monsignor Paul Metzger died peacefully on Monday, May 6, 2013, two days short of his 97th birthday. Msgr. Metzger was the longest serving priest in Ohio, having just celebrated the 70th Anniversary of his Ordination on April 17th. He was born in New Philadelphia, Ohio on May 8, 1916, the only child of Clarence and Marie Metzger. Six weeks later...

Larry Pickerell

Larry Pickerell

May 3, 2013

Larry "Pick" Pickerell, 72, of Middletown, died Friday, May 3, 2013, at Atrium Medical Center. He was born in Middletown, Ohio on March 2, 1941 to parents Carl and Jean (Little) Pickerell."Pick" was a union surveyor with Operating Engineers Local 18 for 30 years retiring in 1997. He was a member of the Fraternal Order of Orioles #193, F.O.E #528,...

James S. Cottle

James S. Cottle

May 2, 2013

James S. Cottle, 54, of Trenton, died unexpectedly Thursday, May 2, 2013, at Atrium Medical Center. He was born in Middletown on November 23, 1958 to parents Danny J. and Joyce (Rhodes) Cottle.Jim worked as a medical technician in the lab at Atrium Medical Center. Jim was well known for his Edgewood High School & Georgetown College football accomplishments and...

William Edward Marcum

William Edward Marcum

Apr 30, 2013

William Edward Marcum, 93, of Monroe, died Tuesday, April 30, 2013, at Hospice of Butler & Warren Counties. He was born in Clay City, Kentucky on February 24, 1920 to parents Jesse and Nettie (Hall) Marcum.Bill worked in East Processing at Armco Steel Corp for 34 years, retiring in 1980. He served his country in the United States Army during...

Richard J. Gall

Richard J. Gall

Apr 28, 2013

Richard J. Gall, 85, of Trenton, died Sunday, April 28, 2013, at Good Samaritan Hospital. He was born in Middletown, Ohio on June 28, 1927 to parents Howard and Regina (Sauter) Gall.Mr. Gall entered the service as a sophomore in high school serving in the United States Army Air Corp. He was a fireman for the Middletown Fire Dept. for...

Patricia "Patty" Zurkey

Patricia "Patty" Zurkey

Apr 26, 2013

Patricia J. Zurkey, 62, of Middletown died Friday April 26, 2013 at Atrium Medical Center. She was born July 17, 1950 in Middletown.Patty was a nurse and had previously worked at Middletown Regional Hospital, Colonial Manor and Willow Knoll nursing home.Patty is survived by her husband of 33 years Robert "Bob" Zurkey, sons Jason (Amy) Withers and Jeff (Corrie) Milligan,...

Nancy L. Fenton

Nancy L. Fenton

Apr 23, 2013

Nancy L. Fenton, 76, of Middletown, died Tuesday, April 23, 2013, at home. She was born in London, Ohio on May 30, 1936 to parents Stewart and Lula (Stevens) Edwards.Nancy was a certified member of AHIMA and retired from Middletown Regional Hospital, after serving as both department head of medical records / medical transcription and later as transcription supervisor. She...

Richard A. Wilmer

Richard A. Wilmer

Apr 22, 2013

Richard A. Wilmer, 95, of Sycamore Township, died Monday, April 22, 2013, at Brookdale Place of Kenwood. He was born in Middletown on August 20, 1917 to parents Gustav W.A. and Lorine (Eikenberry) Wilmer.Richard was a graduate of Middletown High School, Cornell University and the University of Cincinnati College of Law. He served his country as a Captain in the...

Thelma Barrett

Thelma Barrett

Apr 22, 2013

Thelma Barrett, 66, of Monroe, passed away Monday, April 22, 2013, at 9:12 pm. She was born in Lebanon, Ohio on April 10, 1947 to parents Dan and Oma (DeHart) Hamilton.Thelma was a 1965 graduate of Lakota High School. She was employed by Patheon Pharmaceuticals in Reading, Ohio, retiring in March 2013 with 33 ½ years of service. She was...

Fred H. Kakaris

Fred H. Kakaris

Apr 21, 2013

Fred H. Kakaris, 79, of Middletown, died Sunday, April 21, 2013, at Atrium Medical Center. He was born in Breathitt County, Kentucky on March 12, 1934 to parents Peter and Elvira (Robinson) Kakaris.Fred worked in tool repair for McGraw Construction for 30 years, retiring in 1999 and was a member of Local 534 Laborers Union. He was a member of...

William 'Woody' Hayes

William 'Woody' Hayes

Apr 18, 2013

William W. "Woody" Hayes, 86, of Middletown, died Thursday, April 18, 2013, at West Chester Hospital. He was born in Brodhead, Kentucky on December 20, 1926 to parents Albert and Della (Laswell) Hayes.Woody worked in shipping at Armco Steel Corporation for 40 years. He served his country in the United States Army during World War II. Mr. Hayes is survived...

Sue Mccreary

Sue Mccreary

Apr 13, 2013

Sue Mc Creary, 75, of Hunter died on Saturday, April 13, 2013 at her residence. She was born in Gulston, Ky. On July 27, 1937 to parents Stanley and Thelma (Hall) Dodd. Mrs. McCreary was a homemaker and an artist. Sue is survived by her husband Palmer "Pal" "Mac" McCreary, a daughter Debbie (John) Jena, two grandchildren Kaity (Ian) Ashcraft...

Rosemary Lyons

Rosemary Lyons

Apr 13, 2013

Rosemary Lyons, 75, of Middletown, died on Saturday, April 13, 2013, at Hospice of Butler & Warren Counties surrounded by her family. She was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on August 16, 1937 to parents Albert R. and Rose (Youngworth) Carter. Rosemary received her R. N. of Nursing at Mercy School of Nursing in Pittsburgh, PA. Rosemary moved to Middletown in...

Mike Guyler

Mike Guyler

Apr 11, 2013

James Michael "Mike" Guyler, 65, of Harrodsburg KY, died Thursday, April 11, 2013, at Ephraim McDowell Hospital in Danville, Kentucky. He was born in Middletown Ohio on June 8th, 1947 to parents James and Rose (Blake) Guyler.Mike was a long time Middletown resident and businessman. He was the owner of Guyler Buick Pontiac GMC until he retired in 2006. He...

Jeanne Garrison

Jeanne Garrison

Apr 10, 2013

Frances "Jeanne" Garrison, 64, of Indianapolis, IN, died Wednesday, April 10, 2013, at University of Kentucky Medical Center. She was born in Hamilton, Ohio on March 14, 1949 to parents Charles W. and Norma Mae (Henning) Kramer. Jeanne is a veteran of the United States Army.Mrs. Garrison is survived by her son, Eugene Garrison II; daughter, Kimberly (Jason) Boyd; step...

Lisa A. Cummins

Lisa A. Cummins

Apr 10, 2013

Lisa Ann (Somerfield) Cummins, 46, of Monroe, passed away Wednesday, April 10, 2013, at her residence. She was born on June 10, 1966 in Middletown, the daughter of Thomas A. & Judy A. (Ernst) Somerfield.Lisa was a graduate of Middletown High School and Kettering College of Nursing. Lisa's love was her two yorkies, Zoe & Riehle. She is survived by...

Ronald F. Secor

Ronald F. Secor

Apr 10, 2013

Ronald F. "Ron" Secor, 86, of Trenton, died Wednesday, April 10, 2013, at Atrium Medical Center. He was born in San Diego, California on October 28, 1926 to parents Richard and Norma (Keetch) Secor.Ron worked as an engineer at Black Clawson for 44 years. Mr. Secor is survived by his daughter, Rhonda (Mark) Ingram; six grandchildren, Amber (Dustin Dyer) Stout,...

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