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Adam Michael Osborne

Adam Michael Osborne

Dec 10, 2023

 

Adam Michael Osborne, 38, of Middletown, passed away on Sunday, December 10, 2023.  He was born in Kettering on October 14, 1985.

Adam graduated from Middletown High School and attended Shawnee State University in Portsmouth, Ohio. Following college he completed Army Reserve basic training and AIT training. Adam had a love of the outdoors and spent many years in...

Suzanne Harris

Suzanne Harris

Dec 9, 2023

 

Suzanne "Sue" Lawrence Harris passed away on December 9, 2023 following a brief illness. Sue was preceded in death by her parents, James and Dorothy (Reiner) Lawrence; her husband of 62 years, Robert Leslie and sister, Pat Hathaway. She is survived by her son, Jim (Kathy) Harris of Middletown; daughter, Pam (Steve) Crawford of Cumming, GA; and sister, Kay...

Delores Hatfield

Delores Hatfield

Dec 3, 2023

 

Delores Hatfield, 87, of Franklin Township, passed away on Sunday, December 3, 2023 at Atrium Medical Center. She was born in Middletown on July 15, 1936 to parents, Clarence and Linnie (Dyehouse) McGill.

Delores devoted her time to making a loving home where family and friends would always feel welcome, and she enjoyed decorating her home and tending to...

Charles E. Rau

Charles E. Rau

Dec 3, 2023

 

Charles “C” Rau, 85, died peacefully in his home surrounded by loving family on December 3, 2023. Charles was born on May 25, 1938 in Middletown, OH to Fred L and Carrie Newlin Rau. He graduated from Middletown High school, class of 1956. Charles, known to friends as “C, Chuck, Charlie, Chester, and Chuckles” built his life and grew...

Florella Randall

Florella Randall

Dec 1, 2023

Florella "Flo" Randall, 91 of Middletown passed away on Friday, December 1, 2023 at Arlington Pointe. She was born on February 9, 1932 in Middletown to Arlie B. & Ida Rebecca (Madden) Adkins. 

Flo worked for 29 years at Middletown High School as a Secretary in the Athletic Department, retiring in 1994. She was the Founder and Chairperson of Light...

Pauline R. Sorrell-Miller

Pauline R. Sorrell-Miller

Nov 29, 2023

 

Pauline R. Sorrell - Miller, 94, of Middletown, passed away at Bickford of Middletown on November 29th. She was born July 20, 1929 in Middletown, Ohio to Corolus and Lizzie (Havens) Chaney.

Pauline worked at Sorrell's Groceries and was co-owner / operator of Steel City Restaurant.  She was a member of and held various positions at the American Legion...

Paula Wise

Paula Wise

Nov 28, 2023

 

Paula J. Wise, 75, of Middletown, passed away on Tuesday, November 28, 2023 at her home, surrounded by the love of her family.  She was born in Middletown on January 26, 1948 to parents, Robert and Inez (Quillen) Berry.

Paula had such a bright spirit that lit up the room and she would go above and beyond to help...

Katrina M. Holthaus

Katrina M. Holthaus

Nov 26, 2023

 

Katrina M. "Katy" Holthaus, 46, of Middletown, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, November 26, 2023 at Atrium Medical Center. She was born on June 24, 1977 in Hamilton, Ohio to Samuel and Jayne (Cockerham) Myers.

Katy loved her family and devoted her time to making a loving home for them.

She is survived by her husband, Jeff Holthaus; children,...

Viola R. Bruner

Viola R. Bruner

Nov 26, 2023

 

Viola Ruth (Montgomery) "Lola" Bruner, passed peacefully at Ohio Living Mt. Pleasant in Monroe on Sunday, November 26, 2023. She was born on May 30, 1930 in Lansing, Michigan, the daughter of Robert and Viola  Montgomery.

Lola moved to Middletown in 1950 and retired as an Adult Education teacher for Middletown City Schools. She was an active member of First Presbyterian...

Gerald K. Squire

Gerald K. Squire

Nov 21, 2023

 

Gerald Kenneth “Jerry” Squire, 88, of Middletown, passed away on Tuesday, November 21, 2023.  He was born in Toledo, Ohio on January 28, 1935 to parents, Edwin and Mabel Mae (Morehead) Squire.

Jerry enlisted in the United States Navy at the age of 17.  He served on the U.S.S. Hornet aircraft carrier as an Avionics Technician.  While in the...

Catherine E. Murray

Catherine E. Murray

Nov 20, 2023

 

Catherine Murray, 81, of Trenton, died on November 20, 2023, at Majestic Care of Middletown. She was born on July 21, 1942, in England to Eric and Mary (Watson) Sillince.

She retired as treasurer for Talawanda School District.  Catherine loved to vacation and travel, especially on cruises, and enjoyed playing in casinos.  She was a member of the British...

Brian L. Milliser

Brian L. Milliser

Nov 19, 2023

 

Brian Lewis Milliser, 48, passed away on November 19, 2023, at Atrium hospital in Middletown, Ohio.  Born in Plymouth, Indiana, to Roger and Molly Milliser (née Mary Jean Norris) on May 15, 1975, the family relocated to Middletown, Ohio, in December 1975.  Brian attended grade school in Trenton, Ohio, and graduated from Middletown High School in 1993.   

Brian...

Sandra E. Cramer

Sandra E. Cramer

Nov 17, 2023

 

Sandra E. Cramer 80, of Middletown, died on November 17, 2023, at Atrium Medical Center. She was born on October 29, 1943, in Middletown, OH, to William and Helen (Armbruster) Barnett.

She worked for the Department of Defense as a Quality Control Inspector for 30 years.  Following retirement, Sandra worked at Atrium Medical Center in medical records for 18...

Orville Wells

Orville Wells

Nov 15, 2023

 

Orville Wells 91, of Franklin, died on November 15, 2023, at home surrounded by family.  He was born on August 10, 1932, in Frenchburg, KY to William Henry Wells and Josie (Ratliff) Nickell.

He worked for, and retired from Aeronca Inc. in the maintenance department.

Orville was an outdoorsman.  He loved his horses and was never happier than when...

Iva A Ratliff

Iva A Ratliff

Nov 14, 2023

 

Iva A. Ratliff 91, of Trenton, died on November 14, 2023, at Miami Valley Hospital.  She was born on September 1, 1932, in Bunner Hill, TN.

She worked for Sterns & Foster as a Production Supervisor.  Iva also worked at United Dairy Farmers.         

Iva is survived by her daughters, Janet (Darrell) Bowling and Peggy (Rick)...

Sandra Sue Johnson

Sandra Sue Johnson

Nov 9, 2023

 

 

Sandra (Sandy) Sue Johnson, 79 of Middletown Ohio, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Thursday Nov. 9th, 2023, at Ohio's Hospice of Franklin Ohio.  She was born in Dayton, Ohio on March 31, 1944.  She was preceded in death by her parents, Bruce and Mildred Fee. 

 

In her early years Sandy worked as a beautician.  Later...

Joann Scorti

Joann Scorti

Nov 8, 2023

 

Joann Harkrader Scorti. This is her story. This woman lived… one fulfilling life!

Born in Middletown, Ohio, on July 1, 1937, Joann’s journey included treasured moments with family and friends, annual trips to Siesta Key, and active engagement in her community. Her steadfast commitment to high school reunions, always embracing her Middie identity, highlighted her enduring connections.

In 1960,...

George S. Develen

George S. Develen

Nov 7, 2023

 

George S. Develen, 91, of Middletown, passed away on Tuesday, November 7, 2023 at home, surrounded by the love of his family.  He was born in Glasgow, Scotland on February 11, 1932 to parents, Graham and Annie (Harper) Develen, both of whom preceded him in death.

George served in the British Navy before coming to the States. After moving...

Mary Anna Lawwill

Mary Anna Lawwill

Nov 3, 2023

 

Mary Anna Lawwill, 85, passed away on Friday, November 3, 2023 at Arlington Pointe in Middletown. She was born on March 4, 1938 in Hillsboro, Ohio to Joseph and Pearl (McKey) McCoppin.

Mary is survived by her sons, Bob (Dorinda) Lawwill and Steven (Norma) Lawwill; grandchildren, Jacob Lawwill and Brandy Mann; as well as two great grandchildren.

In addition...

Charles R. Schramm

Charles R. Schramm

Nov 2, 2023

 

Charles R. "Chuck" Schramm, 72, of Middletown, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, November 2, 2023 at Atrium Medical Center. He was born in Middletown on February 16, 1951 to parents, Stephen Joseph "Joe" and Margaret Ann "Peggy" (Conner) Schramm.

Chuck worked in the accounting industry for several years and also did home remodeling. He had graduated from Bishop Fenwick...

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