Current Obituaries
Melvin L. Bush
Mar 8, 2012
Melvin L. Bush, 81, of Germantown, died Thursday, March 8, 2012, at Otterbein-Lebanon Retirement Community. He was born in Wolfe County, Kentucky on November 2, 1930 to parents Colonel Calvin and Ida (Dunn) Bush.Melvin worked in receiving for Diamond National for 42 years. He served his country in the United States Army. He enjoyed farming and was an avid outdoorsman...

Barbara A. Crist
Mar 8, 2012
Barbara A. Crist, 79, of Monroe, died Thursday, March 8, 2012, at Atrium Medical Center. She was born in Middletown on January 17, 1933 to parents Andrew T. and Anna M. (Waczula) Chupka.Barbara worked as an administrative assistant for Floturn Inc. for 22 years, retiring in 1997. She was a member of Our Lady of Sorrows Church. Mrs. Crist is...
Richard A. Parmer
Mar 6, 2012
Richard Andrew Parmer of Middletown, Ohio passed away on March 6, 2012 at the Atrium Medical Center.Mr. Parmer was born May 29, 1931 in Burnsville, West Virginia, the son of Gilford and Mae Parmer. He spent his childhood in the Burnsville area. He was a graduate and Valedictorian of the Burnsville High School Class of 1949. He played several sports...
Jack Kiesewetter
Mar 5, 2012
John R. "Jack" Kiesewetter, 96, of Middletown, died March 5, 2012. He was born in Middletown on Aug 6, 1915, to John C. & Mary (Shanesy) Kiesewetter. Jack worked 44 years for Armco, retiring in 1978 as a Clerical Service Supervisor. He was a World War II veteran, serving in the U.S. Army (1941-45) including 2 ½ years as a...
Kenneth L. Lindsay
Mar 4, 2012
Kenneth L. "Ken" Lindsay, 75, of Middletown, died Sunday, March 4, 2012, at Atrium Medical Center. He was born in Middletown on January 7, 1937 to parents Charles Lee and Opal (Carter) Lindsay.Ken worked as a sales manager for Jefferson Smurfitt for 43 years. He attended Earlham College & Ohio State University & earned a doctorate degree in Basket Weaving....
Eileen Anne Sennet
Mar 4, 2012
Eileen Anne Sennet, 74, of Middletown, died Sunday, March 4, 2012, in Tampa, Florida. She was born in Elizabeth, New Jersey on April 8, 1937 to parents Charles E. and Janet (Corbett) Liddy.Eileen worked in administration for Dr. Ongkiko's office. Mrs. Sennet is survived by her children, Stephen Sennet, Anne Sennet & Matthew Sennet and five grandchildren, Madeline, Landon, Cecelia,...

Ruth E. Farmer
Mar 3, 2012
Ruth Farmer, 88, of Middletown, died Saturday, March 3, 2012, at Garden Manor Retirement Village. She was born in Middletown, Ohio on May 6, 1923 to parents William and Mary (Straub) Jacobs.Mrs. Farmer is survived by her son, Larz Oberle; sister, Pearl Billman, 1 grandchild, 1 great grandchild and many other loving family and friends.Ruth was preceded in death by...
John Mason Hager
Mar 2, 2012
John Mason Hager, 77, of High Springs, Florida, died Friday, March 2, 2012, at North Florida Regional Medical Center. He was born in Menifee County, Kentucky on June 27, 1934 to parents John Washington and Lillie (Slusher) Hager.John retired from Harrison Radiator in Moraine and after moving to Florida he volunteered at the VA Medical Center in Lake City, Florida....
Mark E Griffin
Mar 2, 2012
Mark Griffin, 78, of Monroe, died Friday, March 2, 2012, at Mt. Pleasant Retirement Village. He was born in Middletown, Ohio on November 15, 1933 to parents Donald and Mildred (Isbel) Griffin.Mark served his country in the United States Air Force and worked in production planning at Armco Steel for 39 years. Mr. Griffin is survived by his wife of...
Robert Ray Long
Mar 2, 2012
Long, Robert (Bob) R. 77, of Franklin Township died Friday, March 2, 2012, at Dayton V.A. Hospital. He was born in Molus, Kentucky on October 24, 1934 to parents Lum and Sara (Saylor) Long. He was the former owner of GSL Auto Sales in Lynchburg, Ohio and Long Implement in Blanchester, Ohio. Bob served his country in the United States...
Luella E Fox
Mar 1, 2012
Luella Elizabeth Fox (nee Wilkins), 90, passed away on Thursday, March 1, 2012. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harlow L. Fox in 1982 and her brothers, James & Leonard Wilkins. She is survived by her four children; Barbara (Ron) Carter of Middletown, Larry (Marie) Fox of Fairfield Township, Dennis (Fawn) Fox of Middletown and Jeff (Julie) Fox...
Rosemary E Gall
Feb 28, 2012
Rosemary E. Gall, 82, of Middletown, died Tuesday, February 28, 2012, at her residence. She was born in Middletown on May 24, 1929 to parents Edward F. and Edna C. (Hall) Swaim.Rosemary worked as a clerk for First National Bank. She was a lifelong member of Holy Family Parish-Holy Trinity Church, where she sang in the choir. Mrs. Gall is...

Margaret Annis Bissell
Feb 28, 2012
Margaret Annis Bissell, 100, was born on May 20, 1911 in Mansfield, Ohio. She was the daughter of Mary Alice (McDaniel) and Herbert Sweet Bissell.In 1932 Margaret graduated from the Miami Valley School of Nursing in Dayton, Ohio. She achieved the rank of Captain while serving during World War II from 1942-1946. She was a nurse in the Army Nurses...
Freda E. Williamson
Feb 27, 2012
Freda E. Williamson, 87, of Middletown, died Monday, February 27, 2012, at Atrium Medical Center. She was born in Breathitt County, Kentucky on June 20, 1924 to parents Jeff and Norma Gabbard.Freda had worked as a waitress at The Meadows and Frisch's. Mrs. Williamson is survived by her children, Roy (Diana) Williamson, Connie (Mark) Schaefer & Danny R. Williamson; brother,...
Maurice J. Debrosse, Sr.
Feb 26, 2012
Maurice J. DeBrosse, Sr., 80, of Middletown, died Sunday, February 26, 2012, at Hospice of Butler & Warren Counties. He was born in Russia, Ohio on March 24, 1931 to parents Maurice A. and Irma (McGreevy) DeBrosse.Maurice worked for Armco Steel Corp for 41 years, retiring as Superintendent of the Tubing Department in 1991. He served his country in the...
Cecilia L. Brandenburg
Feb 20, 2012
Cecilia L. Brandenburg, 84, of Middletown, died Monday, February 20, 2012, at home. She was born in Middletown on December 14, 1927 to parents John and Mary (Stiglitz) Lucas.Cecilia was a social worker for more than 20 years. She worked with United Way of Middletown Family Services and then as a case worker for Hope House. She earned a degree...
Robert Quentin Millan
Feb 18, 2012
Robert Quentin Millan, 96, of Middletown, died Saturday, February 18, 2012, at his home surrounded by his family. He was born in St. Joseph, Missouri on November 4, 1915 to parents Edward and Lura (Quentin) Millan.Robert graduated from Middletown High School in 1933. He then attended Phillips Exeter Academy in New Hampshire, graduating in 1934. He received his undergraduate degree...

Charles Gibson
Feb 17, 2012
Charles "Charlie" Gibson, 72, of Middletown, died Friday, February 17, 2012, at Atrium Medical Center. He was born in Lerose, Kentucky on March 8, 1939 to parents Taylor and Mary (Caudill) Gibson.Charlie worked as a cement finisher for Armrel Byrnes Company for more than 30 years, retiring in 1994. He was a member of Eagles Aerie #3458, Loyal Order of...
Danny E. Conarroe
Feb 15, 2012
Danny Ely Conarroe, 71, of Ashland, Kentucky, died Wednesday, February 15, 2012, at Huntington VA Medical Center. He was born in Middletown, Ohio on January 30, 1941 to parents Clarence and Ruth (Phillips) Conarroe.Danny was a veteran of the United States Air Force, member of the Democratic Executive Committee and member of the Mennonite Church in Trenton, Ohio. He was...
James W. Davis
Feb 12, 2012
James W. Davis, 87, of Middletown, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 12, 2012, at home with his family at his bedside. He was born in Middletown on October 4, 1924 to parents Edward and Nettie (McIntosh) Davis.James worked for Sorg Paper as a machine operator and was a group leader, retiring in 1986. He was an Army veteran serving...