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John F. Rockel

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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