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Ronald E. Boone

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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,...

Ida Liska

Ida Liska

Jan 17, 2013

Ida Mae (Poundstone) Liska was born on December 15, 1927 in Osborne, Ohio. She passed away at home January 17, 2013. Mom grew up in Springfield, Ohio & lived there until she married in 1947. She & Dad moved to Middletown in 1953. Mom was a quiet little lady who loved her family first & foremost. She had many hobbies...

Dorcas J. Litherland Weidner

Dorcas J. Litherland Weidner

Jan 17, 2013

Dorcas J. Litherland Weidner, 91, of Monroe, formerly of Cincinnati & Somerville, Ohio died Thursday, January 17, 2013, at Atrium Medical Center. She was born in Holstein, Nebraska on February 4, 1921 to parents Herschel and Joy Belle (Wilson) Litherland.Mrs. Weidner began her teaching career in elementary education in VanWert and Fostoria, Ohio and later taught vocal music for 20...

Joann Bruggeman

Joann Bruggeman

Jan 16, 2013

JoAnn Bruggeman, 81, of Middletown, died Wednesday, January 16, 2013, at Hospice of Butler & Warren Counties. She was born in Mishawaka, Indiana on March 22, 1931 to parents Milo and Florine (Belding) Kirkpatrick.JoAnn worked as a secretary for Dr. Jack Rolfes. She was a member of Holy Family Parish - Holy Trinity Church where she served as a Eucharistic...

Michael Ray Kowanick

Michael Ray Kowanick

Jan 10, 2013

Michael Ray Kowanick, 24, of Monroe, died Thursday, January 10, 2013, at home. He was born in Middletown on March 13, 1988 to parents John and Marla (Retherford) Kowanick.Michael graduated from Monroe High School in 2006 and currently worked for Domino's Pizza in West Chester. In addition to his parents Michael is survived by his grandmother, Agnes Retherford; aunts &...

Phyllis A. 'Noni' Furlow

Phyllis A. 'Noni' Furlow

Jan 8, 2013

At 2:56 AM on Tuesday, January 8th, Phyllis Ann Furlow (better known at Noni) joined her grandson, Corby Cope and her baby brother, Danny Hellard at the Lord's table.She is survived by her daughters, Sherry Salvatore, Maggie & Jeff Foley and Julie Furlow; grandchildren, SPC Dani Salvatore, Shelly Salvatore, Tyler Plumbo, Morgan Plumbo and Jordan Cope; great grandson, Carter Velde;...

David L. 'Fred' Jones

David L. 'Fred' Jones

Jan 8, 2013

David L. "Fred" Jones, 63, formerly of Middletown, died Tuesday, January 8, 2013. He was born in Middletown on September 24, 1949 to parents Russell R. Jones and Charlotte (Myers) Byrnes.Fred worked as a carpenter / contractor and was a member of the Loyal Order of Moose Lodge #501. Mr. Jones is survived by his son, Nicholas Jones; mother, Charlotte...

Pearl A. Billman

Pearl A. Billman

Jan 5, 2013

Pearl A. Billman, 97, of Middletown, died Saturday, January 5, 2013, at Mt. Pleasant Retirement Village. She was born in Middletown, Ohio on September 16, 1915 to parents William and Mary (Straub) Jacobs.Mrs. Billman is survived by her son, Robert Berry and 9 grandchildren, 24 great grandchildren and 13 great-great grandchildren. Pearl was preceded in death by her parents, son,...

John C. Patrick

John C. Patrick

Jan 4, 2013

John C. Patrick, 91, of Franklin, died Friday, January 4, 2013, at home. He was born in Lee City, Kentucky on January 3, 1922 to parents Vaughn H. and Volla C. (Rose) Patrick.Mr. Patrick worked at Armco Steel for thirty years and after he retired was the owner of Franklin Printing Company. Mr. Patrick is survived by his wife, Rita...

Darlene Turner-Smith

Darlene Turner-Smith

Jan 4, 2013

Darlene Turner-Smith, 64, of Camden, died Friday, January 4, 2013, at her home. She was born in Middletown on October 17, 1948 to parents Joe and Gertrude (Mobley) Turner.Darlene worked as a Licensed Practical Nurse at Middletown Regional Hospital and DaVita Dialysis Center in Monroe. Mrs. Smith is survived by her husband, Al Smith; children, Laurale Holcomb, Joseph (Dawn) Conrad,...

William Mckinley Housh Jr

William Mckinley Housh Jr

Jan 4, 2013

William McKinley Housh, Jr., 88, of Monroe, died on January 4, 2013, at his residence. He was born in Maysville, Kentucky on April 18, 1924 to parents William McKinley and Elizabeth (Downing) Housh, Sr.. William served his country as an officer and a pilot in the United States Air Force.Mr. Housh was the owner of Housh Heating & Air Conditioning,...

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