Current Obituaries
Dorothy L. Nemcic
Apr 7, 2012
Dorothy L. Nemcic, 87, of Middletown, died Saturday, April 7, 2012, at her residence. She was born in Middletown on January 4, 1925 to parents Robert and Madge (Colwell) Centers.Dorothy was a homemaker and worked at Armco Steel during World War II as a crane operator. She enjoyed bowling at Eastern Lanes, was a fan of the Cincinnati Reds &...
Margie Gabbard
Apr 6, 2012
Margalene W. "Margie" Gabbard, 84, of Turtlecreek Township, died Friday, April 6, 2012, at Otterbein-Lebanon Retirement Community. She was born in Hardburly, Kentucky on August 7, 1927 to parents Dewey and Nancy (Tucker) Williams.Margie worked as a civilian payroll clerk at the US Army Finance Accounting Center at Fort Benjamin in Harrison, Indiana for 30 years. She had been a...
Robert Leon Hansen
Apr 5, 2012
Robert Leon Hansen, 88, of Middletown, died Thursday, April 5, 2012, at Atrium Medical Center. He was born in Fair Oaks, Indiana on August 28, 1923 to parents Felix and Anna (Gross) Hansen.Robert worked in the coating department at Armco Steel Corp for over 30 years, retiring in 1985. He served his country in the United States Navy during World...
Dr. Linden L. Meece
Apr 3, 2012
Dr. Linden L. "Tink" Meece, 87, of Middletown, died Tuesday, April 3, 2012, at Mt. Pleasant Retirement Village. He was born in Lexington, Illinois on September 17, 1924 to parents Luther and Maude (Bishop) Meece.Linden graduated from Ohio State Dental School and had a dental practice for 40 years, retiring in 1990. He served his country in the United States...

William M. Manuel
Apr 2, 2012
William M. Manuel, Jr., 71, of Middletown, died Monday, April 2, 2012, at Liberty Nursing Center of Three Rivers. He was born in Seattle, Washington on September 6, 1940 to parents William M. and Opal (Abbott) Manuel Sr.Bill worked as an Electronic Support Engineer for Xetron Corp. He served his country in the United States Navy and was a member...
Yvonne M. Dillon
Apr 1, 2012
Yvonne M. Dillon, 86, of Monroe, died Sunday, April 1, 2012, at Hospice of Butler & Warren Counties. She was born in Middletown, Ohio on August 6, 1925 to parents Willis and Jeanett (Mehl) Laut.Mrs. Dillon was a teacher in the Middletown City Schools for 40 years. She graduated from Middletown High School in 1944 and Mount Saint Joseph College,...
Ella Mae Yenser
Apr 1, 2012
Ella Mae Yenser, 92, of Middletown, died Sunday, April 1, 2012, at Atrium Medical Center. She was born in Morehead, Kentucky on January 20, 1920 to parents Joseph and Nancy (Stanfield) Day.Ella Mae was a loving mother & grandmother and was a member of Christ United Methodist Church. Mrs. Yenser is survived by her five children, Beverly (Ron) Fouch, Sally...

Joan Proffitt
Mar 30, 2012
Joan Proffitt, 78, of Middletown, died Friday, March 30, 2012, at Hospice of Butler & Warren Counties. She was born in Hamilton, Ohio on October 24, 1933 to parents Jessie and Jane (Kates) Browning.Joan worked at Garden Manor for 12 years in housekeeping.Mrs. Proffitt is survived by her sons, Scott (Sherry) Proffitt, Joe Proffitt, Willard Proffitt, Charles Proffitt, Steven Proffitt...

Calvin C. Reynolds
Mar 29, 2012
Calvin C. Reynolds, 84, of Carlisle, died Thursday, March 29, 2012, at Sycamore Hospital. He was born in Hamlin, West Virginia on May 19, 1927 to parents Hallie and Minnie (McClanahan) Reynolds.Calvin worked as a crane operator for AK Steel, retiring in 1990 after 33 years. He served his country in the United States Army during the Korean War, was...
Elinor V. Harris
Mar 26, 2012
Elinor Virginia Harris, 87, of Middletown, died Monday, March 26, 2012, at Otterbein-Lebanon Retirement Community. She was born in Covington, Kentucky on March 10, 1925 to parents Simon Leslie and Mildred (Weishaar) Jones.Elinor worked for Elder-Beerman for over 40 years, retiring as a department manager in 2006. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church and Prosser Chapter...
Lavonda D. Gainey
Mar 26, 2012
LaVonda Gainey, 74, of Middletown, died Monday, March 26, 2012, at Hospice of Butler & Warren Counties. She was born in Hutchins, Kentucky on March 16, 1938 to parents Lester and Adeline (Hutchinson) Miller.LaVonda retired from Armbruster Florist. Mrs. Gainey is survived by her sons, Stephen (Dawn) Gainey & Gregory (Tracy) Gainey; brother, Joe Holbrook; grandchildren, Stephanie (Jeremiah) Paris, Tyler...
Dorothy Sawyer
Mar 19, 2012
Dorothy Sawyer, 71, of Middletown, passed away Monday, March 19, 2012, at Atrium Medical Center. She was born in Middletown on February 5, 1941 to parents Steven and Mary (Sigecan) Piedel.Mrs. Sawyer was a member of Holy Family Parish. Mrs. Sawyer is survived by her sons, Ted Sawyer and Tommy (Toni) Sawyer; daughter, Crystal (James) Prater; brothers, Larry (Lucy) Piedel...

Donald William Mcmahon
Mar 19, 2012
Donald William McMahon, 52, of Middletown, died Monday, March 19, 2012. He was born in Franklin on July 16, 1959 to parents Donald and Bertie (Rook) McMahon.Donald worked as a framing carpenter & roofer for Kennedy Construction for 10 years. Mr. McMahon is survived by his wife, Debra (Gibson) McMahon; children, Daniel (Nikki) Glenn, Leah Glenn, Kim McMahon, Angelina McMahon,...

Amelia Oluich Diefenbach
Mar 19, 2012
Amelia Oluich Diefenbach, 93, of Middletown, died Monday, March 19, 2012, at Hospice of Butler & Warren Counties. She was born in Middletown on July 6, 1918 to parents George and Mari (Denk) Oluich.Amelia worked for Ohio Bell, retiring as senior utility clerk in 1980. She was a member of Holy Family Parish and Telephone Pioneers of America.Mrs. Diefenbach is...
Austin D. Goughenour
Mar 18, 2012
Austin D. Goughenour, 17, of Trenton, died Sunday, March 18, 2012, at Miami Valley Hospital. He was born in Middletown on July 1, 1994. Austin was a student at Edgewood High School where he played soccer. He enjoyed fishing and was a member of the 40 lb. Plus club, loved art & woodworking and had a great sense of humor...
Wilma Bukosky
Mar 17, 2012
Wilma "Jeanne" Therese Bukosky died on March 17, 2012. She passed away peacefully, surrounded by her devoted and loving family. Wilma was born on March 26, 1922 to Stephan and Anna (Belovic) Toth. On July 26, 1947, she married Rudolph Bukosky. They were happily married for 40 years, until his death on February 12, 1988. In addition to her husband,...
Homer E. Sorrell
Mar 15, 2012
Homer E. Sorrell, 87, of Middletown, died Thursday, March 15, 2012, at Atrium Medical Center. He was born in Middletown on June 20, 1924 to parents Roy and Nellie (Little) Sorrell.Homer taught & coached for Middletown Public Schools. He was a member of the Middletown Hall of Fame for basketball and football and he kept score at the games. He...

Michael Smallwood
Mar 15, 2012
Michael Smallwood, 54, of Middletown, died Thursday, March 15, 2012, at home. He is the husband of Jacqueline Slifer Smallwood. A Memorial service will be held Sunday, March 18, 2012 at 6:00 pm at Berachah Church, 1914 First Ave., Middletown with Pastor Chad Slifer officiating. Donations in Mike's memory may be made to Wilson-Schramm-Spaulding Funeral Home, 3805 Roosevelt Blvd, Middletown,...
Carolyn Jean Howard
Mar 14, 2012
Carolyn Jean Howard, 81, of Cincinnati, died Wednesday, March 14, 2012, at Mercy Franciscan at West Park. She was born in Mowrystown, Ohio on July 25, 1930 to parents Archie Russell and Edith Marie (Sweet) McQuitty.Mrs. Howard is survived by her daughter, Carol Lyn Changet; daughter-in-law, Tami K. Howard; and grandchildren, Amanda Nicole Changet, Heather Howard, Austin Howard & Brandon...

Steve Habig
Mar 14, 2012
Paul S. "Steve" Habig, 65, of Middletown, died Wednesday, March 14, 2012, at Miami Valley Hospital. He was born in Middletown on February 22, 1947 to parents Paul Henry and Cleonabel (West) Habig.Steve had an Associates Degree from the Ohio College of Applied Science (OCAS). He worked in the Research Center at AK Steel, retiring in 1994 after 28 ½...