Current Obituaries

Betty J. Bruck
Jan 4, 2013
Betty J. Bruck, 95, died Friday, January 4, 2013, at Doverwood Village. She is survived by her brother, Charles (Darlene) Watts. She was preceded in death by her husband, Otto Bruck and son Michael Bruck. Funeral Service will be Tuesday, Jan 15, 2013 at 2:00 pm at Butler County Memorial Park Chapel. Funeral Home: Wilson-Schramm-Spaulding 3805 Roosevelt Blvd. Middletown, OH...
Paul Edward "Ed" Beier
Jan 3, 2013
Paul Edward "Ed" Beier, age 65, passed away January 3, 2013, at his residence. He was born in Middletown, on July 19, 1947 to parents Paul and Lucile (Murphy) Beier, and was a lifelong Middletown resident. He attended St. Mary's Grade School and graduated from Fenwick High School in 1965. Ed attained the rank of Eagle Scout under the leadership...
Ruth E Howland
Jan 2, 2013
Ruth E Howland, 88, of Monroe, died Wednesday, January 2, 2013, at her daughter's home. She was born in Miltonville, Ohio on May 25, 1924 to parents John and Nettie (Randall) Dietz.Ruth worked as a secretary with Middletown City Schools for 36 years, retiring in 1981. She was a member of Amanda United Methodist Church where she was a member...

Barbara L Spears
Jan 1, 2013
Barbara L. Spears, 86, of Middletown, died Tuesday, January 1, 2013, at her home. She was born in Middletown on September 4, 1926 to parents John and Edna (Rohrmiller) Adrion.Barbara was a personnel manager for Montgomery Wards for 17 years and attended St. Mary's Catholic Church in Franklin, OH.Barbara served on many committees and organizations throughout her life in charitable...

Raymond J Kidwell
Dec 28, 2012
Raymond J Kidwell, age 56, passed into the arms of the Lord Monday evening, December 24, 2012, at his home at Montgomery Developmental Center Huber Heights, Ohio. He was the son of the late Raymond and Mary (Bendle) Kidwell.In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his brother Robert James and sister Judith Ann, maternal and paternal...

Ada J Durham
Dec 27, 2012
Ada J. Durham, 93, of Jackson, Tennessee, died Thursday, December 27, 2012, at Hospice of Butler & Warren Counties. She was born in Illinois on January 18, 1919 to parents Eugene and Molly (Bingham) Poynter.Ada worked as a psychiatric aide at the Dayton State Hospital. She was a member of Browns United Methodist Church in Jackson, Tennessee. Mrs. Durham is...
Barb Marshall
Dec 26, 2012
Barb Marshall, 85, of Lebanon, died Wednesday, December 26, 2012, at home. She was born in Franklin on September 24, 1927 to parents Samuel O. and Agnes B (Parlette) Murray.Barb was a cafeteria worker for Edgewood School System, retiring in 1992. Mrs. Marshall is survived by her grandchildren, Amanda (Eric) Hicks, Ashley (Derek) Anderson, Michael (Vanessa) Marshall, Porshia Marshall, Alex...

Vergil Grant Hawkins Jr.
Dec 25, 2012
Vergil Grant Hawkins, Jr, 92, of Middletown, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Tuesday, December 25, 2012. He was born in Middletown on March 6, 1920 to parents Vergil Grant and Anna (Jones) Hawkins.Mr. Hawkins is survived by his wife of 71 years, Margaret (Gill); special sons, Jack (Carol) & Kevin (Sherry); 5 precious grandchildren and 10 precious...
Pauline Derek Jackson
Dec 25, 2012
Pauline Derek Jackson, 80, of Middletown, Ohio went to be with our Lord on Christmas evening after a wonderful day of celebration with her family. Pauline was born on February 21, 1932 in Latrobe, PA to John and Catherine Derek. She was raised in Latrobe, PA along with her 2 brothers and 7 sisters. In 1954, she married the love...
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...