Current Obituaries
Shirley R. Townsend
Jan 4, 2012
Shirley R. "Buddy" Townsend, 81, of Middletown died on January 4, 2012, at Miami Valley Hospital. He was born in Middletown, on March 21, 1930 to parents Lemon and Ruby (Burgher) Townsend. Shirley served his country in the United States Army from 03/12/1957 to 05/11/1959.Mr. Townsend was an Instrument Technician for the Sorg-Bay West Paper Company. He was a member...
Alice M. Agoston
Jan 3, 2012
Alice Marie Thatcher Agoston, 77, of Middletown, passed away peacefully in her sleep with her devoted husband of 56 years, John P. Agoston, at her side on Tuesday, January 3, 2012. She was the daughter of the late Paul E. Thatcher & Mary K. Thatcher and sister of the late Perry D. Thatcher, all of Middletown and Dr. Arthur K....

Herbert J Cottrell
Jan 3, 2012
Herbert J Cottrell, 85, of Middletown, died Tuesday, January 3, 2012, at Garden Manor Retirement Village. He was born in Middletown on August 3, 1926 to parents Lorenzo and Hattie (Hill) Cottrell.Herbert worked as a benefits clerk for Armco Steel Corp. for over 20 years. He served his country in the United States Army and Navy during both World War...
Dr. George D. Smith
Dec 28, 2011
Dr. George D. Smith, 92, of Middletown, died Wednesday, December 28, 2011, at Atrium Medical Center. He was born in Hamilton on April 18, 1919 to parents Walter and Elizabeth (Laytart) Smith.Dr. Smith was a local physician for over 50 years, retiring in 1993. He was a member of the American Medical Association and served his country in the United...

Frank Caudill
Dec 27, 2011
Frank Caudill, went to be with the Lord on December 27, 2011. He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Carol Caudill; 2 daughters, Sarah Caudill Blazier & Karen Caudill Glass; 5 sons, Frank Jr, Ivis, John, Paul & Doug Caudill; 15 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren.Funeral Service will be held Saturday, December 31, 2011 at 10:00 am at...
Ruth Elaine James
Dec 24, 2011
Ruth Elaine James, 91, of Middletown, Ohio, died on Dec. 24, 2011 at Hospice of Butler & Warren Counties. She was born in Royal Oak, Michigan on June 10, 1920 to parents Hilmer T. and Ruth E. (Davis) Leaf. Ruth served in the United States Navy and was a Secretary for GM-Pontiac in Michigan. She was a Member of WAVES...

Patrick H. Rossi
Dec 23, 2011
Patrick (Pat) H. Rossi, Jr., 66, of Middletown, died Friday, December 23, 2011, at home. He was born in Middletown, Ohio on June 22, 1945 to parents Patrick H. Rossi Sr. and Marjorie (Hightower) Rossi Lewis.Pat served his country in the United States Army and was an accountant for ARMCO. Mr. Rossi is survived by his wife, Pam; sons, Tony...

Dottie Stroud
Dec 23, 2011
Dottie Stroud, 89, of Middletown, died Friday, December 23, 2011, at Mt. Pleasant Retirement Village. She was born in Mckee, Kentucky on January 8, 1922 to parents Robert and Bertie (Farmer) Gentry.Mrs. Stroud is survived by her Daughter, Donna Strauthers; sister Lillian "Pat" Donham and granddaughter, Jana Klontz.Dottie was preceded in death by her parents and Husband, Woodrow Stroud; several...

Dorothy Lawrence Roof
Dec 22, 2011
Dorothy Lawrence Roof, age 98, passed away on Thursday, December 22, 2011, at Hospice of Butler & Warren Counties, following a short illness. She was born in Middletown, Ohio on March 21, 1913 to parents Fred and Anna Reiner.Dorothy was a long-time resident of Middletown before moving to Bradenton, Florida in 1991, then to Duluth, Georgia in 2004, and in...
Beatrice L. Peters
Dec 20, 2011
Beatrice L. "Granny Bea" Peters, 88, died peacefully Tuesday, December 20, 2011, at her home of 61 years surrounded by her family. She was born in McVeigh, Kentucky on April 7, 1923 to parents George and Louise Johnson.Bea was a Middletown High School graduate, Class of 1942. She worked for City Building and Loan until her marriage to Joseph E....

Michael Hocz
Dec 20, 2011
Michael Hocz, 91, of Middletown, died Tuesday, December 20, 2011, at Hospice of Butler & Warren Counties. He was born in Middletown on August 26, 1920 to parents Frank and Elizabeth (Varga) Hocz.Michael worked as a mechanic and served his country in the United States Coast Guard. He was a member of First United Methodist Church and had a passion...
Orpha Agee
Dec 19, 2011
Orpha "Giggles" Agee, 74, of Middletown, died Monday, December 19, 2011, at home. She was born in Frenchburg, Kentucky on July 28, 1937 to parents Thomas and Carrie (Egleston) Wynn.Orpha worked for Middletown City Schools as a bus driver and custodian for 18 years, retiring in 1992. Mrs. Agee is survived by her sons, Rick (Debbie) Agee, Greg (Toni) Agee...

Patricia A. Burgemeir
Dec 18, 2011
Patricia A. Burgemeir, 64, of Middletown, died Sunday, December 18, 2011, at Atrium Medical Center. She was born in Middletown on January 16, 1947 to parents Thomas and Mary (Welsh) Jackson.Mrs. Burgemeir is survived by her husband, James E. Burgemeir; sons, James M. (Jodi) Burgemeir, Ronald C. (Nikki) Burgemeir & Jeffrey M. Burgemeir; daughter, Rebecca Christine (Ryan) Ross; brother, John...

Margaret Lucille Bruck
Dec 18, 2011
BRUCK, Margaret Lucille, 85, of Kirkland, Washington, passed away peacefully in her sleep on December 18, 2011 at Life Care in Kirkland, Washington after a brief illness. She was born in Xenia, Ohio on September 2, 1926 to Emma and James Kersey. A devoted mother and wife, she lived most of her life in Trenton, Ohio, raising her family with...
Estil E. Lawson
Dec 18, 2011
Estil E. Lawson of Middletown died on Sunday, December 18, 2011 at Hospice of Butler & Warren Counties. He was born in Middletown on December 19, 1936 to parents Clester and Zona (Williams) Lawson. Estil was a father and grandfather who enjoyed gardening and spending time with his children. He was always willing to talk to others, sharing what he...
Catherine E. Case
Dec 18, 2011
Catherine E. Case, 82, of Middletown, died Sunday, December 18, 2011, at her residence. She was born in Middletown on October 30, 1929 to parents Stephen and Helen (Koval) Polakovich.Mrs. Case is survived by her daughters, Helen Case & Mary (Jim) Ryan; sister, Anna Roberts; grandchildren, Matthew Ryan & Kathryn Ryan; and will be missed by numerous friends from bowling...
Phyllis J. Smith
Dec 13, 2011
Phyllis J. Smith, 70, of Middletown, died Tuesday, December 13, 2011, at her home. She was born in Middletown on August 8, 1941 to parents Walter and Frieda (Dudley) Hoffman.Phyllis graduated from Bishop Fenwick High School in 1959 and worked as a substitute secretary for Middletown City Schools and later worked for Clark, Schaefer & Hackett. Mrs. Smith is survived...
Irene L. Williams
Dec 12, 2011
Irene L. Williams, 81, of Middletown, died Monday, December 12, 2011, at The Christ Hospital, Cincinnati. She was born in Middletown on February 16, 1930, to parents Earl and Lenore (Long) Lindsay.Irene graduated from Middletown High School Class of 1949 and worked in customer service for First Financial Bank for 27 years, retiring in 1987. She was a member of...
Martha J Sorrell
Dec 10, 2011
Martha J. Sorrell, 73, of Middletown, died Saturday, December 10, 2011, at Hospice of Butler & Warren Counties. She was born in Middletown on May 4, 1938 to parents Herbert E. and Olis (McQuinn) Wills.Mrs. Sorrell worked for 23 years in the trust department of First Financial Bank.Mrs. Sorrell is survived by her sons, John S. (Laura) Sorrell & Timothy...
Michael P Kessenich
Dec 9, 2011
Michael P. Kessenich, 69, of Middletown, died Friday, December 9, 2011, at Hospice of Butler & Warren Counties. He was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on September 16, 1942 to parents Arthur and Dora (Kuehn) Kessenich.Michael served his country in the United States Army and Army National Guard, retiring as a Lt. Colonel in 2002. He was a member of Holy...