Current Obituaries
Roy Thomas Barker
Feb 14, 2013
Roy Thomas Barker, 69, of Gratis, died Thursday, February 14, 2013, at Miami Valley Hospital. He was born in Montgomery County, Kentucky on June 6, 1943 to parents Roy and Edna (Woosley) Barker.Mr. Barker is survived by his wife, Phyllis C. (Back) Barker; son, Bryan Barker; daughters, Cindy (Dwight) DePew & Kessie (Daniel) Peters; sisters, Jane (Mort) Hiler, Dorothy (James)...
John Laricchiuta
Feb 13, 2013
John Laricchiuta, 85, of Trenton, died Wednesday, February 13, 2013, at Doverwood Village. He was born in Middletown on December 26, 1927 to parents Nicholas and Rosa (Sciannamblo) Laricchiuta.John was a Journeyman Iron Worker of Local Union 290 in Dayton, Ohio. He was fiercely proud of the trade & loved the rigor & craftsmanship of the construction industry. The bridges...
Robert K. Cravens
Feb 10, 2013
Robert K. Cravens, 93, of Monroe, passed away peacefully surrounded by family & friends on Sunday, February 10, 2013, at West Chester Hospital. He was born in Lawrenceville, Illinois on September 9, 1919 to parents Herbert L. and Elizabeth (Stork) Cravens.Robert worked in the Engineering Department of the Ohio Department of Transportation. He served his country with the United States...
Joan Mccain
Feb 5, 2013
Joan (King) McCain, 73, passed away Tuesday, February 5, 2013 at Hospice of Butler & Warren Counties, where she had been a patient for 2 weeks. She was born in Cowlinge, Suffolk County, England and completed Secondary School when she was 16. In 1960 she married Norman McCain who was a Tech Sergeant with the USAF, stationed in England. They...
Virginia Vaughn
Feb 1, 2013
Virginia S. Vaughn, 55, of Middletown, OH, died Friday, February 1, 2013, at Hospice of Butler & Warren Counties. She was born in Middletown, on February 7, 1957.Virginia was a nurse working at St. Elizabeth Medical Center, Home Health Care, Warren County Community Services, the American Red Cross and most recently at United Health Care as a case manager.Ms. Vaughn...
Roger H. Davey
Feb 1, 2013
Roger H. Davey, 73, of Middletown, died Friday, February 1, 2013, at his daughter's home. He was born in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania on June 20, 1939 to parents Merton and Frances Davey.Roger served his country in the United States Air Force and was a member of Ancient Order of Hibernians serving as past president of the Our Lady of Knock Division...
Michael R. Matusak
Feb 1, 2013
Michael R. Matusak, 80, of Middletown, died Friday, February 1, 2013, at Hospice of Butler & Warren Counties. He was born in Chicago, Illinois on May 3, 1932 to parents Michael D. and Anna P. (Beletskie) Matusak.Mike worked as a meteorologist / dispatcher for American Airlines for 22 years then as a chemical technician in research for Armco / AK...
Carl L. Brech Jr.
Jan 31, 2013
Carl L. Brech, Jr., 76, of Middletown, died Thursday, January 31, 2013, at Liberty of Middletown. He was born in Cincinnati on July 31, 1936 to parents Carl L. and Thelma (Murhline) Brech Sr.Carl was a mail carrier for the United States Postal Service for 28 years, retiring in 1995. He served his country in the United States Marine Corps...
Clifford W. Heil
Jan 31, 2013
Clifford W. Heil, Jr., 85, of Middletown, died Thursday, January 31, 2013, at home. He was born in Cincinnati on December 23, 1927 to parents Clifford W. and Agnes (Wright) Heil Sr.Cliff was a chemical engineer and worked for General Motors in Dayton and Lockport, General Electric & Aeronca. He served his country in the United States Army. Mr. Heil...

Angeline Scorti
Jan 30, 2013
Angeline "Toots" Scorti, 85, of Middletown, died peacefully, January 30, 2013, at Liberty Retirement Home. She was born in Middletown on February 21, 1927, daughter of Pasquale and Catherine Scorti-Iezonni.Angeline was employed by Wright Patterson, Raymond Bag and Mercy Hospital during her life.She is survived by her sisters, Mary Wellinghoff, Theresa Muthert & Frances Jones; brothers, Paul (Joanne) Scorti, Pasquale...

Ronald E. Boone
Jan 28, 2013
Ronald E. Boone, 67, died Monday, January 28, 2013 in Kodak, Tennessee. He was born in Akron, Ohio on December 5, 1945 to parents Curtis L. and Edith (Jones) Boone.Ron is survived by his son, Rodney Julian Boone; daughter, Amy K. (Scott) Clasgens; brothers, William L. Boone & Jim Boone; sisters, Jean Weir & Betty Kilby; and grandchildren, Malia, Morgan,...
Betty Ann Back
Jan 27, 2013
Betty Ann Back, 87, died on Sunday, January 27, 2013, at Otterbein-Lebanon Retirement Community. She was born in Excello, Ohio on September 6, 1925 to parents John and Edith (Ceeley) Trimble. Mrs. Back was a Secretary for the Water Refining Company, and member of Christ United Methodist Church. Betty was well known for making ceramic Easter Baskets for the children...
Lee Daniel Zimmerman
Jan 27, 2013
Lee Daniel Zimmerman, 76, of Monroe, died Sunday, January 27, 2013, at Atrium Medical Center. He was born in Sewickley, Pennsylvania on June 19, 1936 to parents Clark and Aurora (Blackford) Zimmerman.Lee worked for Armco Steel Corp as CFO in the Metal Building Division for 50 years, retiring in 2005. He served his country in the United States Marine Corps...
James E Frentzel
Jan 23, 2013
James E Frentzel, 63, of Monroe, died Wednesday, January 23, 2013, at Hospice of Butler & Warren Counties. He was born in Middletown on March 23, 1949 to parents Edward and Barbara (Frazee) Frentzel.Jim worked as a mail carrier in Monroe for 26 years, retiring in 2010. He was a volunteer with the Monroe Fire Department, was an active member...
Patricia M. 'Pat' Turner
Jan 22, 2013
Patricia M. "Pat" Turner, 61, of Middletown, died Tuesday, January 22, 2013, at her residence. She was born in Middletown on March 7, 1951 to parents Hobert and Alice D. (Davidson) Turner.Pat was an elementary school teacher for 32 years, teaching at Taft, McKinley & Amanda and retiring in 2005. She is survived by her father; two aunts, Mima Jean...
William L. Norvell Sr.
Jan 20, 2013
William L Norvell, Sr, 80, of Middletown, died Sunday, January 20, 2013, at Hospice of Butler & Warren Counties after a long, hard fought battle with lung cancer. He was born in Middletown on February 29, 1932 to parents William L. and Miley E. (Coffey) Norvell.Bill was owner/operator of Norvell's Landscaping for 38 years, retiring in 2005. He also worked...

Raymond Jackson Lykins
Jan 19, 2013
Raymond Jackson Lykins, 80, of Middletown, died Saturday, January 19, 2013, at Hospice of Butler & Warren Counties. He was born in Middletown, Ohio on August 23, 1932 to parents George and Beulah (Burgher) Lykins.Raymond served in the United States Army and retired from Armco Steel after 30 years as a crane operator retiring in 1992. He was also a...
Wallace B. Slone
Jan 19, 2013
Wallace B. Slone, 59, of Monroe, died Saturday, January 19, 2013, at Miami Valley Hospital. He was born in Hamilton on August 13, 1953 to parents Wallace B. Sr. and Mary Alice (Saylor) Slone.Wallace worked as a train engineer at AK Steel for 32 years, retiring in 2005. He was a member of Eagles Aerie #3458. Mr. Slone is survived...

Geneva Lee Beathard
Jan 19, 2013
Geneva Beathard, 91, of Monroe, Ohio died on January 19, 2013 at the Mount Pleasant Retirement Village. She was born in Frankfort, Kentucky on August 30, 1921 to parents Courtney and Anna (Lantner) Tibbs.Geneva was one of the pioneer employees at Mount Pleasant living on the campus in the early 1950's as the first residents were moving in and the...
Neil Vernon Painter
Jan 19, 2013
Neil Vernon Painter, 68, of Monroe, went peacefully to his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, Saturday, January 19, 2013, at Hospice of Butler & Warren Counties. He was born in Lima, Ohio on September 22, 1944 to parents Raymond Elias and Leona (Aufderhaar) Painter.Neil was a devout and inspiring Christian and was active in the Vineyard Community Church in Franklin,...