Current Obituaries
Arnold C. Sponsel
Jan 22, 2012
Arnold C. Sponsel, 80, of Middletown, died Sunday, January 22, 2012, at Hospice of Butler & Warren Counties. He was born in Owingsville, Kentucky on September 8, 1931 to parents Powell and Hazel (McNabb) Sponsel.Arnold worked in maintenance at E.G. & G. Mound Applied Technologies for 12 years, retiring in 1995. He served his country in the United States Army...
Larry K. Conarroe
Jan 19, 2012
Larry K. Conarroe, 74, of Middletown, died Thursday, January 19, 2012, at Atrium Medical Center. He was born in Middletown on November 9, 1937 to parents Charles C. and Mary R. (Cunningham) Conarroe.Larry worked for AK Steel for 44 years, retiring as a foreman in slab mill maintenance in 2003. He served his country in the United States Army and...
Claire E. Marshall
Jan 18, 2012
Claire E. Long Marshall, 59, of Middletown, died unexpectedly Wednesday, January 18, 2012, at home. She was born in Naples, Italy on December 18, 1952 to parents James and Mary (Schmidt) Long.Claire worked as a registered nurse in the area for many years, most recently at Lebanon Correctional Institution. She graduated from Fenwick High School in 1970 and went on...
George C. Reckart
Jan 13, 2012
George C. Reckart, 82, of Trenton, died Friday, January 13, 2012, at Hospice of Butler & Warren Counties. He was born in Grafton, West Virginia on November 11, 1929 to parents George E. and Mildred (Moon) Reckart.George worked at Armco Steel Corp. for 44 years, retiring as a General Foreman in 1991. He served his country in the United States...
June M. Wallace
Jan 12, 2012
June M. Wallace, 91, of Middletown, died Thursday, January 12, 2012, at Hospice of Blue Ash. She was born in Cambridge, Ohio on March 16, 1920 to parents Harry and Bay (Wilson) Fulton.June married Robert Wm. Wallace in November 1941 and they resided in Washington Court House. She was a homemaker who loved to bake & sew and she loved...
Pauline L. Schmidt
Jan 11, 2012
Pauline (Guscott) Schmidt, 96, of Mt. Pleasant Place, Monroe, died Wednesday, January 11, 2012, at Atrium Medical Center. She was born in Rochester, Ohio on April 1, 1915 to parents William George and Blanche (Reed) Guscott and grew up in Olmsted Falls, Ohio.Pauline was a graduate of Oberlin College and Western Reserve Library School. Her first position brought her to...
Ruth C. Lerch
Jan 7, 2012
Ruth C. Lerch, 91, of Middletown, died Saturday, January 7, 2012, at Hillspring of Springboro. She was born in Watertown, NY on May 15, 1920 to parents J. Lloyd and Clara (Lucas) Combs.Mrs. Lerch was a member of Christ United Methodist Church. Mrs. Lerch is survived by her daughters, Leilani Honesty & Shelley Gallion; granddaughters, Tammy Honesty & her husband,...
Stratus Koutsikithis
Jan 6, 2012
Stratus Koutsikithis, 76, of Middletown, died Friday, January 6, 2012, at Atrium Medical Center. He was born in Greece on November 17, 1935 to parents Anastasios and Maria (Sofianou) Koutsikithis.Charlie was a brick mason, retiring from Armco Steel.Mr. Koutsikithis is survived by his wife, Maria (Dimitriadou) Koutsikithis; sons, George (Cynthia) Koutsikithis, Stravros Koutsikithis and daughters, Stacy (Brian) Cox, Cathy Kennedy,...
C. Richard Osborne
Jan 5, 2012
C. Richard "Dick" Osborne, 80, of Germantown, died Thursday, January 5, 2012, at home. He was born in Middletown on November 14, 1931 to parents Charles L. and Della (Minnix) Osborne.Dick worked in Hot Strip Maintenance at Armco Steel for 46 years, retiring in 1994. He was a member of Franklin First United Methodist Church, past chairman of Franklin First...
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...


