Current Obituaries
Lucy M. Dillon
Dec 24, 2012
Lucy M. Dillon, 92, of Monroe, OH died Monday, December 24, 2012, at Mt. Pleasant Retirement Village Assisted Living in Monroe, OH. She was born in Middletown, OH on November 15, 1920 to Lawrence J. Long Sr. and Eppa (Miller) Long.She graduated from Middletown High School in 1938 and from Miami University, Oxford, OH in 1942 with a degree in...

Patricia Ruth Lang
Dec 23, 2012
Patricia R. Lang, 83, of Forest Park, died Sunday, December 23, 2012, at Hawthorn Glen Senior Living Campus. She was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on July 9, 1929 to parents Arthur and Mabel (Streeter) Hadden.Patricia worked as an IBM operator and then as a receptionist for Dr. Carl Grady Veterinary Clinic in Cincinnati. She enjoyed playing the piano. Mrs. Lang...

John A Kramer
Dec 23, 2012
John A. Kramer, of Monroe, passed away on Sunday, December 23, 2012, at Atrium Medical Center. He was 77. He was born on September 16, 1935 to the late Joseph and Evelyn (Dineen) Kramer.John was preceded in death by his brothers, Joseph Kramer & Michael Kramer.He is survived by his son, Stephen Kramer (Karen); daughter, Dineen Kramer (John); and his...

Rose Martina Wilson
Dec 22, 2012
Rose Martina Wilson, 88, of Sebring, Florida, passed away Saturday, December 22, 2012, in Sebring, Florida. She was born on April 16, 1924 to parents Luigi and Frances Martino in West Middletown, Ohio and had been a resident of Sebring, Florida since 1980, coming from Norfolk, Virginia. She retired from the Navy Civil Service as Parts Expediter for the U.S....
Tony Larricchiuta
Dec 20, 2012
Tony Laricchiuta, 86, of Trenton, died peacefully Thursday, December 20, 2012, at his daughter & son-in-law's home in Yellow Springs. He was born in Middletown to parents Nicholas and Rosa (Sciannamblo) Laricchiuta.Tony worked as a surveyor for McGraw Construction Company and was an extraordinary wood worker in his retirement years. He served with the United States Coast Guard during World...
Charles R. Richards
Dec 20, 2012
Charles R. Richards, 73, of Middletown, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, December 20, 2012, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born in Bath County, Kentucky on January 10, 1939 to parents Everett Clay and Golda (Havens) Richards.He was a veteran of the United States Air Force serving with the Strategic Air Command and was a...
Decoursey "Al" Spicer
Dec 19, 2012
Decoursey "Al" Spicer, 89, of Ft. Collins, Colorado, died Wednesday, December 19, 2012, at his home. He was born in Altro, Kentucky on June 12, 1923 to parents John and Lula (Combs) Spicer.Mr. Spicer was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II and the Korean War. He spent 15 months as one of the troops guarding the Hawaiian Islands...
Perry Edward Wallace
Dec 18, 2012
Perry Edward Wallace, 64, of Middletown, died Tuesday, December 18, 2012, at Atrium Medical Center. He was born in Middletown on May 8, 1948 to parents Perry and Cordell (Cathey) Wallace.Perry worked as a firefighter for the City of Middletown Division of Fire for 25 years, retiring in 1999. He served in the United States Marine Corps during Vietnam. Mr....

Kathleen Schultheiss Reuthe
Dec 16, 2012
Kathleen Schultheiss Reuthe, 88, passed away Sunday, December 16, 2012, at Mt. Pleasant Retirement Village. She was born in Columbus on February 28, 1924 to parents Courtney and Anna (Lanter) Tibbs.Mrs. Reuthe is survived by her granddaughter, Lori Schultheiss; and great grandchildren, Justin, Morgan, Mariah & Alex Schultheiss.She was preceded in death by her son, John "Skip" Schultheiss; first husband,...

John W Etter
Dec 13, 2012
John W Etter, 73, of Middletown, passed away Thursday, December 13, 2012. He was born in Jellico, Tennessee on October 20, 1939 the son of John and Ocie Etter.John was a devoted husband who took special care of his wife Carol (nee) Dennis until her death in 2010. He was a proud veteran of the U.S. Navy and retired from...
John P Moon
Dec 13, 2012
John P. Moon, 85, of Westerville, formerly of Middletown, died Thursday, December 13, 2012, at Columbus Colony. He was born in St. Helen, Kentucky on July 27, 1927.John worked as an engraver for Raymond Bag Company, as well as many other occupational ventures. He attended the Ohio School for the Deaf and Kentucky School for the Deaf. Mr. Moon is...
Michelle Renee Williams Hobbs
Dec 13, 2012
Michelle Renee Williams Hobbs, 43, of Trenton, died Thursday, December 13, 2012, at her residence. She was born in Hamilton on July 24, 1969 to parents Orie R and Mary Elizabeth (Reynolds) Williams.Michelle worked at the Kohl's Distribution Center in Monroe. Ms. Hobbs is survived by her son, Tyler Goughenour & his girlfriend, Taylor Allen; mother, Mary Patrick; brothers, Edward...
Richard Scott Johnson
Dec 12, 2012
Richard Scott Johnson, 50, of Middletown, died Wednesday, December 12, 2012, at his residence. He was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on July 26, 1962.Mr. Johnson is survived by his daughter, Brianna Johnson; father, Richard L. Mandera; sisters, Charmaine Petty, Kimberly (Wayne) VanAmburg & Jennifer Johnson; 2 nieces & 3 nephews. Scott was loved and adored by everyone who knew him....

Joyce J. Koeppel
Dec 9, 2012
Joyce J. Koeppel, 82, of Middletown, died Sunday, December 9, 2012, at Kensington Place. She was born in Middletown on July 16, 1930 to parents Bruce Henry and Edna (Weaver) Skeens.Mrs. Koeppel is survived by her son, James Michael Koeppel; daughter, Vicky Lynne Pendleton; grandchildren, Heather Creager, Brittiany (Adam) Kerr & Nakia Pendleton; and great grandchildren, Kenneth Creager & Katelyn...
Lorraine M. Harger
Dec 1, 2012
Lorraine M. Harger, 85, of Middletown, died Saturday, December 1, 2012, at Otterbein at Middletown. She was born in Newell, Pennsylvania on August 9, 1927 to parents George and Mary (Albert) Fuller.Lorraine retired in 1997 after 15 years of service at McAlpin's Department Store in Middletown. She was a member Holy Family Parish-Holy Trinity Church and enjoyed spending time over...
Elizabeth B. "Betty" Gibson
Nov 30, 2012
Elizabeth B. "Betty" Gibson, 77, of Vandalia, died Friday, November 30, 2012, at Good Samaritan Hospital after a long & courageous battle with diabetes. She was born in Middletown on September 8, 1935 to parents Cyprian and Mary (Morvitski) Klamo.Betty worked for many years as a registered nurse at Middletown Regional Hospital, retiring in 1997 and then worked at her...
Sherman D. Adkins
Nov 24, 2012
Sherman Dale Adkins, 64, of Carlisle, died Saturday, November 24, 2012, at home. He was born in Monroe, Ohio on June 18, 1948 to parents Willie and Pauline (Litteral) Adkins.Sherman enjoyed restoring old cars and hotrods. He also loved spending time with family and friends as well as vacationing in Gatlinburg, TN and the beach.Mr. Adkins is survived by his...

Frieda Ruth Zigler
Nov 24, 2012
Frieda Ruth Ehresman Zigler died at home on November 24th at the age of 96. She was born November 10, 1916 to Emilie Augspurger Ehresman and Theodore Ehresman. She lived her entire life in Butler County where she graduated from Lemon Monroe High School. Frieda was a graduate of Bluffton University.Frieda is a descendant of the six original Mennonite families...
Eric L. Brazelton
Nov 23, 2012
Pastor Eric L. Brazelton, Sr., 73, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, November 23, 2012. He was born in Huntsville, Alabama on October 22, 1939 to parents Henry and Thelma (Bibles) Brazelton.Eric graduated from Fairmont High School in Dayton. He married Linda Marie Hamiel on March 12, 1960. Mr. Brazelton served his country in the...
Robert 'Bob' Ryan
Nov 20, 2012
Robert I. "Bob" Ryan, 81, of Middletown, passed away Tuesday, November 20, 2012, at Atrium Medical Center. He was born in Albany, New York on August 16, 1931 to parents Robert and Helen (Curran) Ryan.Bob managed all the Kroger stores in Middletown from 1966 to 1986, retiring after 36 years of service. He served in the United States Navy for...