Current Obituaries
Amy L. Rolph
Sep 30, 2011
Amy L. Rolph2-27-75 -- 9-30-11Amy passed away at her home, that she shared with her son Liam and family.Amy was born in Middletown to her parents Gregory and Judith. Shegraduated Middletown High School in 1993, and worked in Middletown allof her life.Amy leaves behind her greatest achievement and joy her son LiamAlexandré, her parents Gregory, Judith and her siblings Gregory...

Dorothy Ruth Schneider
Sep 30, 2011
Dorothy Ruth Schneider, 94, of Cincinnati, died Friday, September 30, 2011, at Western Hills Retirement Community. She was born in Hamilton, Ohio on November 22, 1916 to parents Russell and Nelle (Herndon) Fulmer.She was a member of Delta Pi Sorority-SPG International Sorority, and Christ United Methodist Church. Mrs. Schneider is survived by her Son, Dean Schneider; Daughter, Janet Schneider; Sister,...

Paul D. Orth
Sep 28, 2011
Paul D. Orth, 79, of Middletown, passed away Wednesday, September 28, 2011, at his home. He was born in Middletown on January 7, 1932 to parents Emrick and Mary (Osust) Orth.Paul retired from AK Steel after 43 years of service. He was a veteran of the United States Army. Mr. Orth is survived by his wife of 56 years, Carole...
Doris Ann Bunch
Sep 26, 2011
Doris Ann "Angel" Bunch, 65, of Middletown, Tom's Little Lamb, our loving mother, grandmother & great grandmother, went to be with the Lord Monday, September 26, 2011, at Good Samaritan Hospital. She was born in Morristown, Tennessee on February 18, 1946 to parents Sam Gibson and Mary Rosenbalm.Doris had worked at Garden Manor Retirement Village for 16 ½ years. Mrs....
Donald R. Lykins
Sep 22, 2011
Donald R. "Donnie" Lykins, 71, of Franklin Township, died Thursday, September 22, 2011, at his residence. He was born in Middletown on November 23, 1939 to parents Rector and Bethel (Highly) Lykins.Donnie worked in the BOF department at Armco Steel Corp. for 30 years, retiring in 1998. He was a veteran of the United States Army. Mr. Lykins is survived...
Elizabeth M. Taylor
Sep 22, 2011
Elizabeth M. "Betty" Taylor, 92, of Middletown, died Thursday evening, September 22, 2011. She was born in Middletown on January 20, 1919 to parents Edwin L. and Irene (Smith) Scheurer.Betty was a member of Holy Family Parish-St. John's Church where she sang in the choir. She was also an Elk Socialite and Red Cross Grey Lady. Mrs. Taylor is survived...

Ann Sprinkle
Sep 20, 2011
Ann Sprinkle, 96, of Middletown, died Tuesday, September 20, 2011, at Garden Manor Retirement Village. She was born in Tarrytown, New York on March 6, 1915 to parents Frank and Suzanne (Horak) Sliva.Mass of Christian Burial will be held Tuesday, September 27, 2011 at 10:00 am at Holy Family Parish - St. John's Church, 1405 First Avenue, Middletown with Father...

Lucy J. Horner
Sep 20, 2011
Lucy J. Horner, 82, of Middletown, died Monday, September 19, 2011, at Kensington Place. She was born in Middletown on February 21, 1929 to parents Walter and Eliza (Wood) Rothgeb.Mrs. Horner is survived by her daughters, Lesa (Lathan Bradford) Spore & Janie Carpenter; four grandchildren, Brandon (Tori Cruey) Horner, Carleen (Cozzi) Spore, Michael Carpenter & Megan Carpenter; and four great...

Dorothy F. Hopple
Sep 19, 2011
Dorothy Fitzgerald Hopple passed away on Monday, September 19, 2011 at the age of 96. Mrs. Hopple was born in Liberty, Kentucky on June 20, 1915, the daughter of Bessie Fitzgerald Ballard and Forrest Smith Fitzgerald and the sister of William Reed Fitzgerald. She was raised in Cincinnati, Ohio and graduated from the University of Cincinnati in 1937. Mrs. Hopple...
Ted Adams Jr.
Sep 17, 2011
Ted Adams Jr., 79, of Middletown passed away Saturday September 17, 2011. He was born in Whitesburg, KY on March 12, 1932 to parents Ted and Inis (Collier) Adams.He retired from the Laborer's International Union of North America-Local 534, starting there in 1966. Ted was also a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles 528 for 32 years. He was...
Elba Collie
Sep 15, 2011
Elba (Moore) Collie, 89, of Middletown, died Thursday, September 15, 2011, at Mt. Pleasant Retirement Village. She was born in Hazel Green, Kentucky on November 26, 1921 to parents Sherman and Callie (Lawson) Moore.Elba was a homemaker and was a member of Stratford Heights Church of God. Mrs. Collie is survived by her sons, James (Carol) Collie & Mike (Alberta)...
Martha Ellen Reed
Sep 11, 2011
Reed, Martha Ellen (Caudill Shoemaker) Martha Ellen (Caudill Shoemaker) Reed, 79, passed away on Sunday, September 11, 2011, at Hawthorn Glen Senior Living Campus. She was born in Lee County, Kentucky on January 27, 1932 to parents Milton and Cosby (Cornett) Caudill.Martha retired from Heartland Barns and had previously worked for United Dairy Farmers and Carlisle Schools. Martha & Frank...

Lois J Hartman
Sep 11, 2011
Lois J. Hartman, 87, of Middletown, died Sunday, September 11, 2011, at Atrium Medical Center. She was born in Middletown, Ohio on April 9, 1924 to parents Walter and Hazel (Jackson) Kendig.Mrs. Hartman was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Mrs. Hartman is survived by her sons, James (Lee) Hartman, Bill (Patricia) Hartman; grandchildren David Hartman, Alison Free,...
William L. Howell
Sep 11, 2011
William Lawrence Howell, 83, passed away on Sunday, September 11, 2011, at Atrium Medical Center. He was born in Independence, West Virginia, the son of the late Vincent E. and Hazel L. (Murray) Howell. After graduating from high school in Newburg, West Virginia, he was employed at Hayden Chemical Plant and Sterling Faucet Company in Morgantown, West Virginia. Bill worked...
Betty (Skeen) Steller
Sep 3, 2011
Betty Skeen Steller, 89 of Middletown died Saturday, September 3, 2011 at The Inn at Renaissance Village. She was born in Columbus, Oh June 27, 1922. Betty was an active member of Christ United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents and five brothers. She is survived by a son; Dana L. (Joy) Steller, two daughters; Dinah...

Steven L. Gabbard
Sep 3, 2011
Steven L. Gabbard, 53, of Middletown, passed away suddenly on Saturday, September 3, 2011, at his home. He was born November 15, 1957 in Dayton and was a lifelong resident of Centerville. He was an Eagle Scout and graduated from Centerville High School in 1976. He attended University of Dayton and graduated from Sinclair Community College majoring in Business Management....
Charles E. Williams
Sep 2, 2011
Charles E. Williams, 80, of Middletown, died Friday, September 2, 2011, at Hospice of Butler & Warren Counties. He was born in Middletown, Ohio on October 19, 1930 to parents French and Neta (Downing) Williams.Charles served his country in the United States Navy. He worked as an electrician for 42 years at Smurfit Stone Container, retiring in 1993 and was...

Mary Margaret Takach
Aug 30, 2011
Mary Margaret (Domanick) Takach, 94, died Tuesday, August 30, 2011, at McGivney Health Care Center, Carmel, Indiana. She was born in Middletown, Ohio on February 15, 1917 to parents Andrew and Anna Domanick.She lived in Middletown for 74 years and was a member of Holy Family Parish – St. John's Church. Mrs. Takach was a homemaker and also worked as...
Rickie J Seals
Aug 29, 2011
Rickie J. Seals, 58, of Franklin Township, died Monday, August 29, 2011, at his residence. He was born in Dayton on September 24, 1952 to parents Osborne and Hazel (Trent) Seals.Rickie worked as a machinist for Industrial Grinding in Dayton for 25 years. He was a member & attended Edgewood Baptist Church in Trenton. Rickie was an avid outdoorsman &...
Lois P. Banks
Aug 28, 2011
Banks, Lois P. Lois P. Banks, 77, of Monroe, died Sunday, August 28, 2011, at Hospice of Butler & Warren Counties. She was born in Cinda, Kentucky on January 18, 1934 to parents Willie and Zona (Maggard) Pennington.Lois worked as a secretary for the United States Air Force, Armco Steel, and Bellefonte Reinsurance.Mrs. Banks is survived by her husband, Taylor...