Current Obituaries
Donald Lee Noble
Jul 10, 2012
Donald Lee Noble, 68, of Middletown, died Tuesday, July 10, 2012, at Atrium Medical Center. He was born in Dice, Kentucky on May 28, 1944 to parents John and Maudie (Combs) Noble.Don worked as a machine operator for Harrison Radiator/General Motors for 30 years, retiring in 1999. He was a member of the IUE/CWA Union Local 801 and the Middletown...
James A. Federer Jr
Jul 5, 2012
James A. Federer, Jr, 45, of Middletown, died Thursday, July 5, 2012, at Kettering Medical Center. He was born in Cleveland, Ohio on June 5, 1967 to parents James and Sandra R. (Watson) Federer Sr.James worked as a sandblaster & metal polisher. He served as an usher at Solid Rock Church. He lived for the Lord and walked every day...
Tyrone Keith Blake
Jul 4, 2012
Tyrone Keith Blake, 73, of Trenton, died Wednesday, July 4, 2012, at Atrium Medical Center. He was born in Cincinnati on February 12, 1939 to parents Irvin and Nancy (McQueen) Blake.He worked for Armco Steel Corp in shipping & receiving, retiring in 1999 after 34 years. Mr. Blake is survived by his son, Pastor Ty (Jeanette) Blake; brothers, Donald (Ethel)...
Mary E. Henning
Jun 30, 2012
Mary Elizabeth "Tootsie" Henning, 84, of Middletown, entered Heaven on Saturday, June 30, 2012, at Atrium Medical Center with her five children and extended family by her side. Mary was born in Hamilton, Ohio on October 27, 1927, the daughter of Elbert and Frankie Mae (Stout) Peck. Her family was very prominent in the Hamilton/Fairfield area, with Pecks Addition and...
Jackie Opesky
Jun 27, 2012
Jacqueline L. "Jackie" Opesky, 18, of Middletown, died Wednesday, June 27, 2012, at her residence. She was born in Illinois on September 4, 1993 to parents Edward S. and Susan G. (Kari) Opesky.Jackie is survived by her daughter, Aubrey Mae Clark; sister, Nicole Opesky; and mother, Susan Opesky.She was preceded in death by her father, Edward Opesky. Funeral Service will...
Helene H. Carpenter
Jun 26, 2012
Helene H. Carpenter, 94, of Middletown, died Tuesday, June 26, 2012, at Rittenhouse Senior Living. She was born in Bourbon County, Kentucky on February 14, 1918 to parents Foster and Susan (McIntosh) McKinney.Helene had worked as an accountant for Petitjean Excavating. Mrs. Carpenter is survived by her daughter, Ruth Ann (Bob) Miller; daughter-in-law, Phyllis Chambers; eight grandchildren, Tammy (Gary) Berkhouse,...
James Robert Hume
Jun 24, 2012
James Robert "Speed" Hume, 91, of Middletown, died Sunday, June 24, 2012, at Hospice of Butler & Warren Counties. He was born in Middletown, Ohio on August 12, 1920 to parents Charles and Mary Edith (Koeppel) Hume.James served his country in the United States Army Air Corps during World War II. He was member Holy Family Parish, St. John's Church,...

Vincenzo Mazzarella
Jun 22, 2012
Vincenzo Mazzarella, 92, of Middletown, died Friday, June 22, 2012, at Mt. Pleasant Retirement Village. He was born in Salza Irpina, Italy on July 30, 1919 to parents Pietro and Mary Ann (Sora) Mazzarella.Vincenzo was a member of the Holy Family Parish, St. John's Church. He was an artillery spotter for the Italian Army during World War II and collaborated...

Betty Jo Hounshell Williams
Jun 7, 2012
Betty Jo Hounshell Williams, 81, of Middletown, died Thursday, June 7, 2012, at Mt. Pleasant Retirement Village. She was born in Wise, Virginia on June 28, 1930 to parents Montgomery and Rosa Bryant. She was a loving and devoted mother to her family. Betty loved county cooking. She worked in the deli at McGee's Supermarket, retiring after 25 years of...
Louise G. Gable
Jun 4, 2012
Louise G. Gable, 90, of Middletown, died Monday, June 4, 2012, at Atrium Medical Center. She was born in Fort Wayne, Indiana on April 5, 1922 to parents Charles and Mary (Criegh) Cramer.Mrs. Gable was a member of the Merry Mayfielders and enjoyed bowling during her earlier years. She was a "Rosie the Riveter" during World War II. Mrs. Gable...
Ken Wills
Jun 3, 2012
Kenneth E. Wills, 70, of Middletown, died Sunday, June 3, 2012, at home. He was born in Middletown on August 31, 1941 to parents Kelly C. and Florence (Reeves) Wills.Kenneth served his country in the United States Army where he served from 10/11/1966 to 10/10/1968. Mr. Wills was a member of Jefferson Lodge #90 F&AM, the Middletown Chapter 87 Royal...
Mary C. Delp
Jun 3, 2012
Mary Catherine Delp passed away at Renaissance Village, Middletown, Ohio on Sunday June 3, 2012 at age 92. She was born May 6, 1920 in Middletown, Ohio to parents, Charles Thomas and Nellie Delp. Miss Delp graduated from Middletown High School, class of 1938. She attended and graduated from Miami Jacobs Secretarial College, Dayton, Ohio. Her career started then at...
Jerry Bryant
Jun 2, 2012
Jerry Francis Bryant, beloved brother of Sister Donna Bryant, SC and Mr. Ronald Bryant. Beloved brother-in-law of Elaine Bryant. Loving uncle of David, Lisa and Michelle Bryant and their spouses and great uncle of their children. He passed away on June 2, 2012 at age 60. General Motors retiree of 30 years of service. Memorial Mass, Thursday, June 7, 2012...

Kathy Fultz
Jun 2, 2012
Kathy Fultz, 74, of Middletown, died Saturday, June 2, 2012, at Otterbein at Middletown. She was born in Welch, West Virginia on March 13, 1938 to parents Larry and Marcella (Richards) Pritchett.Kathy retired as a secretary from Sorg Paper Co. in 1998 after 40 years of service. She attended Breiel Blvd. Church of God and enjoyed spending time with her...
Joan Farquis
May 26, 2012
Joan (Catching) Farquis, 83, of Middletown, died Saturday, May 26, 2012, at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Middletown, Ohio on October 17, 1928 to parents John David and Bernice (Bailey) Catching.Mrs. Farquis was a lifelong member of St. Luke United Presbyterian Church. She was a home maker but did spend several years working at Farquis...
Julia A. Huff
May 25, 2012
Julia A. Huff, 82 of Middletown died on Friday, May 25, 2012 at Hospice of Butler-Warren Counties. She was born in Middletown on March 21, 1930 to parents Domenick & Maria ( Donisi) Forni. Julia was a member of Holy Family Parish-St. John 's Church where she served on the bereavement committee. She worked at the election polls for 57...
Ruth 'Sis' Frost
May 22, 2012
Ruth "Sis" Frost, 84, of Middletown, died Tuesday, May 22, 2012, at Atrium Medical Center. She was born in Middletown on November 7, 1927 to parents Joseph and Ruth M. (Lamphier) Busenlechner.Sis worked as a bookkeeper in the funeral home industry. She was a member of Holy Family Parish-Holy Trinity Church. Mrs. Frost is survived by her sons, Joseph James...
Edith A. Nemcic
May 19, 2012
Edith A. Nemcic, 90, of Franklin, died Saturday, May 19, 2012, at Atrium Medical Center. She was born in Middletown, Ohio on February 17, 1922 to parents Frederick L. and Edna R. (Binkley) Barker.Edith worked for the former Middletown Ice and Coal Company and retired in 1983 from Middletown High School where she worked as a library media assistant for...

Gean H Schouse
May 18, 2012
Gean H. Schouse, 85, of Middletown, died Friday, May 18, 2012, at her residence. She was born in Beattyville, Kentucky on January 6, 1927 to parents Charles Dewitt and Minnie (Davis) Hill.Gean loved children and made a career as a daycare provider. She was a member of Calvary Baptist Church and Prosser Chapter #367 Order of Eastern Star. She is...
Dr. John J. Harris
May 17, 2012
Dr. John J. Harris, 67, of Monroe, died Thursday, May 17, 2012, at his residence. He was born in Middletown on November 14, 1944 to parents Dr. Jack L. and Irene L. (Willsey) Harris.Following graduation from the University of Tennessee at Memphis Dr. Harris worked for several area hospitals before retiring in 2010. He served his country in the United...