Current Obituaries
Michael Woodrow Bake
May 22, 2011
It is with immense sorrow the family of Michael W. Bake announces his demise. Sharing in the overwhelming loss and sorrow over Michael's passing are his mother, Dorothy B. Bach; wife, Donna S.M. Bake; daughter, Heather M. Bake; and son, C. Matthew (Holly) Bake. Also left to mourn are his grandchildren and a host of friends. Preceding Michael in death...
Barbara Ann Schrock
May 16, 2011
Barbara Ann Schrock, 80, of Trenton, died Monday, May 16, 2011, at Garden Manor Retirement Village. She was born in Middletown on January 29, 1931 to parents Elmer James and Katherine (Eck) Schenck.Barbara was a member of St. Peter Lutheran Church Mrs. Schrock is survived by her husband, John Schrock; daughters, Debbie (Bill) Parker & Amy (Brandon) Schrock-Green; four grandchildren,...

Ruth Jones
May 10, 2011
Mary Ruth Jones (nee Irving), formerly of Middletown, Ohio, died Tuesday, May 10, 2011, at the age of 87, in Goodlettsville, Tennessee. Beloved wife to Joseph Henry Jones for 65 years; devoted mother to Linda (Rick) Ryan and Ken (BeeBee) Jones; dearest grandmother to four grandchildren, Rex Jaeger, Stephanie (Michael) Sessum, Jason (Elizabeth) Jones and Jacob (Bre) Jones; and six...
Adam J. Mail
May 9, 2011
Adam J. Mail, 93, of Middletown, passed away on May 9, 2011 after a lengthy illness at Hospice of Butler and Warren County. He was born Dec. 20, 1917 in Middletown to John and Antonia (Rossi) Mail. He attended Holy Trinity School. He retired from Delco Moraine, division of General Motors after 30 years of service. Adam was a veteran...
Ruth I. Rau
May 5, 2011
Ruth I Rau, 85, of Middletown, died Thursday, May 5, 2011, at Atrium Medical Center. She was born in Winegar, Wisconsin on April 10, 1926 to parents George and Pearl (Moore) Gunderson.Ruth graduated from Middletown High School, Class of 1944. She worked as a secretary for Aeronca Inc. and Diamond Fiber Board. She was a member of Prosser Chapter #367...

Tracy T. Fruauff
May 1, 2011
Tracy T. Fruauff, 81, of Middletown, died Sunday, May 1, 2011 at Atrium Medical Center. He was born in Long Island City, New York on June 16, 1929 to parents George L. & Antoinette (Bolina) Fruauff.He is survived by three nieces, Gail (Steven) Nemcic, Patricia Ritter and Barb (Gus) Agustin.There will be no services. Funeral Home: Wilson-Schramm-Spaulding 3805 Roosevelt Blvd....

Edward C. Tipton
Apr 30, 2011
Edward C. Tipton, 80 of Middletown died on Saturday April 30, 2011 at Butler-Warren Hospice. He was born in Magoffin, Ky. on July 4, 1930 to parents Warren and Sarah (Ferguson) Tipton. Mr. Tipton worked for ARMCO in the Hot Strip Maintenance Dept. and he retired in 1990 after 31 years. He was a member of Lincoln Lodge # 693...

Florence L. Mckinley
Apr 30, 2011
Florence L. (Matson) McKinley, 96 of Monroe died on Saturday, April 30, 2011 at Hospice of Hamilton. She was born in Middletown on Dec. 10, 1914 to parents Oliver & Alice (Gerber) Matson.Mrs. McKinley was a member of the Monroe United Methodist Church, the Monroe Grange, Butler County Farm Bureau, Monroe Garden Club, 4H Club Leader, DAR, Middletown Historical Society,...

Evelyn Mary Moorhead
Apr 28, 2011
Evelyn M. Moorhead, 82, of Middletown, died Thursday, April 28, 2011, at Miami Valley Hospital. She was born in Hamilton, Ohio, on April 13, 1929, to parents Roy and Catherine (Skalley) Moorhead.Evelyn attended Holy Trinity School and graduated from Middletown High School in 1947. She worked for Ohio Bell and First National Bank in Middletown, and Manatee National Bank while...
A. Seth Johnston
Apr 24, 2011
A. Seth Johnston, 82, of Monroe, died Sunday, April 24, 2011, at Atrium Medical Center. He was born in Dayton on July 8, 1928 to parents Raymond Lemoyne and Katherine E. (Seth) Johnston.Seth earned his Bachelor's degree from Oberlin College and Master's degree from The Ohio State University. He was named an accredited farm manager and an accredited rural appraiser....
Mildred Robinson
Apr 23, 2011
Mildred Robinson, 80, of Middletown, died Saturday, April 23, 2011, at Garden Manor Retirement Village. She was born in Jackson, Kentucky on March 31, 1931 to parents Jeff and Ethel (Banks) Taulbee.Mrs. Robinson is survived by her three children, Phyllis (Lou) Kutzera, Tony (Carole) Carpenter & Gary Carpenter; three step-children; five grandchildren; six great grandchildren; a brother, Jeff Taulbee Jr.;...
Shelley A. Snell-Plumbo
Apr 22, 2011
Shelley Ann Snell-Plumbo, 60, of Middletown, died Friday, April 22, 2011, at Atrium Medical Center. She was born in Dayton on August 14, 1950.Shelley was a graduate of Middletown High School in 1968 and Dayton School of Practical Nursing in 1984. She worked as Director of Nursing for two Warren County M.R.D.D. facilities, Fairview & Hopewell. She then graduated from...
Nancy Summers
Apr 16, 2011
Nancy (Balger) Summers passed away on April 16, 2011 at Otterbein Home, Lebanon, Ohio. She was born in Omaha, NE on February 16, 1930 to Frederick and Delores Wiles Trilety. She graduated from Mariemont High School in 1948 and received her B.S. in Education from Miami University in 1952. Nancy taught for more than 35 years in Ohio, mostly in...
Frank J Takach
Apr 15, 2011
Frank J. Takach, 84 of Monroe, died Friday April 15, 2011 at University Hospital. He was born in Middletown, OH to parents Thomas and Pauline Takach.Mr.Takach worked for the City of Monroe for 38 year as the maintenance superintendent.Mr. Takach is survived by sons, Tony Takach & Rob (Teri) Takach; daughter, Susan Takach; grandfather to 11 grandchildren, Tony, Deann, Marynda,...
James Barnett
Apr 15, 2011
Barnett, James ("Blackie") James Barnett, 62, of Middletown, died Friday, April 15, 2011, at home. He was born in Breathitt, Kentucky on April 16, 1948 to parents Ray E. and Ina (Walters) Barnett.Blackie was a fabricator for Aeronca.Mr. Barnett is survived by his wife, Angie (Walters) Barnett; children, Randy Kencaid, James (Julie) Barnett, Billy (Ali) Messer, Raymond (Seira) Barnett, Tenesa...

Ruth Ann Tuggle
Apr 13, 2011
Ruth Ann Tuggle, 87, of Middletown, died Wednesday, April 13, 2011, at Garden Manor Retirement Village. She was born in Hazard, Kentucky on April 14, 1923 to parents Ivan and Rhoda (Anderson) Tuggle.Ruth came to Middletown in 1943, joined Grace Baptist Church in the 40's and worked as a riveter at Aeronca for 19 years, retiring in 1962. She is...
Dale G. Ridenour
Apr 12, 2011
Dale G. Ridenour, 87, of Monroe, died Tuesday, April 12, 2011 at his residence. Born to the late George and Emmalene Ridenour on the family farm near Reily, Ohio. He graduated from Reily High School and Miami University where he received his B.S. in Education, his M.A. in Education and Specialist in Education degrees. He began his teaching in the...
Louise Marie Horn
Apr 12, 2011
Louise Marie Horn, 96, of Middletown, died Tuesday, April 12, 2011, at Hospice of Butler & Warren Counties. She was born in Middletown on December 15, 1914 to parents Andrew and Caroline (Draxler) Mittenholzer.Louise worked at Black-Clawson for 23 years, retiring in 1972. She was a lifelong member of Bethlehem Lutheran Church. She was also a member of Middletown Area...
David H. Shipley
Apr 11, 2011
David H. Shipley, 70, of Middletown, died Monday, April 11, 2011, at his residence. He was born in Dandridge, Tennessee on September 12, 1940 to parents William and Mary (Russell) Shipley.Dave worked as a Real Estate agent. He served his country in the United States Air Force and was a member of American Legion Post 218. He was an amateur...
Natalie C. Bost
Apr 8, 2011
Natalie Catherine Bost 10, loved being held by her mom, dad, grandparents and nurses, watching cartoons and laughing at inappropriate moments. Her smiles brightened dark days. Her innocence was refreshing. She was rugged and endured ten years of illness before going absent from her body this past Friday, April 8. She is now enjoying the presence of the Lord and...