Current Obituaries
Betty L. Takach
Apr 5, 2011
Betty L. Takach, 80, of Liberty Township, died Tuesday, April 5, 2011, at Hospice of Butler & Warren Counties. She was born in Monroe on February 26, 1931 to parents Clarence and Vida (McClung) Wilkinson.Betty worked at the Monroe IGA for 17 years and retired as produce manager.Mrs. Takach is survived by her husband, Frank Takach; sons, Tony Takach &...
Mildred Babe Burk
Apr 3, 2011
Mildred F. "Babe" Burk, 90, of Madison Township, died Sunday, April 3, 2011, at her residence. She was born in Middletown on October 4, 1920 to parents Sidney N. and Rose (Wetzel) Cape.Mildred worked as a secretary at Oneida School for 20 years, retiring in 1988. She was a member of the Butler County Retired Teacher's Association, Holy Family Parish...
Suzie Blake
Mar 30, 2011
Janet "Suzie" Blake, 71, of Trenton, died Wednesday, March 30, 2011, at her residence. She was born in Middletown on September 19, 1939 to parents Dewey and Myrtle (Shafer) Poff.Suzie worked for Crystal Tissue for 20 years, retiring in 1985. Mrs. Blake is survived by her husband, Keith Blake; son, Ty (Jeanette) Blake; two grandsons, Caleb & Luke Blake; brothers,...
Lydia Marie Ashton
Mar 27, 2011
Lydia Marie (Thornbery) Ashton, 87, of Monroe, passed away Sunday, March 27, 2011, at Mt. Pleasant Retirement Village. She was born in Monroe on August 17, 1923 to parents John and Pearl (Caudill) Thornbery.Marie lived most of her life in the Monroe - Middletown area and graduated from Gratis High School in 1941, where she had been a sports cheerleader....

Inez Mcgill
Mar 27, 2011
Inez (Childers) McGill, 89, of Monroe, died Sunday, March 27, 2011, at her residence. She was born in Lee County, Kentucky on September 26, 1921 to parents Daniel and Margaret (Spencer) Childers.Mrs. McGill is survived by her daughters, Betsy Benn and Susan Davidson; grandchildren, Brian Anderson, Nick Davidson and Abby Davidson; sisters-in-law, Betty (Tom) McGill and Mary Ann (Bud) McGill;...

Charles Marvin Gardner
Mar 21, 2011
Charles Marvin Gardner, 82, of Trenton, died Monday, March 21, 2011, at Hospice of Butler & Warren Counties. He was born in Camden on May 12, 1928 to parents Myron and Mary (Favinger) Gardner.Charles was a graduate of Miami University and worked as a manager of data processing for Sorg Paper Company. He served his country in the United States...
Katherine Marschman
Mar 19, 2011
Katherine Marschman, 83, of Middletown, died Saturday, March 19, 2011, at Atrium Medical Center. She was born in Middletown on October 1, 1927 to parents Fred and Kathryn (Mikulic) Slezak.Katherine was a member of Holy Family Parish - St. John's Church. Mrs. Marschman is survived by her husband, Kenneth Marschman; sons, Robert (Glenda) Newman and Joseph (Patricia) Newman; daughters, Diana...
William J. Sweeney
Mar 18, 2011
William J. "Bill" Sweeney, 82, of Middletown, died Friday, March 18, 2011, at home. He was born in Middletown, Ohio on September 28, 1928 to parents James H. and Beatrice (McMahon) Sweeney Sr.William served his country in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict. He received a Bronze Star and 2 Purple Hearts. He was a member of American...
Luther Ray Harmon
Mar 17, 2011
Luther Ray Harmon, 69, of Gratis Township went home to be with the Lord on Thursday March 17, 2011. He was born on July 25, 1941 at Christ Hospital to his parents Laura Bell and John Harmon. He had 7 siblings, 3 brothers and 4 sisters. He grew up and was raised in the Middletown area and graduated from Monroe...

Delbert C. Price
Mar 14, 2011
Delbert Price, 84, of Middletown, died Monday, March 14, 2011, at Atrium Medical Center. He was born in Clay County, Kentucky on July 17, 1926 to parents Ray and Catherine (Miller) Price.Delbert worked as an accountant for Gellars Stores in Cincinnati. He served his country in the United States Army in Europe during World War II. Mr. Price is survived...
Sara E. Donisi
Mar 11, 2011
Sara E. Donisi, 84, of Middletown, passed away Friday, March 11, 2011, at Avalon by Otterbein. She was born in Middletown on October 16, 1926 to parents Paul and Mary (Hall) Judd Sr.Sara had worked many years in the food service industry. Mrs. Donisi is survived by her sons, Paul "Butch" (Mary) Donisi and William "Bill" (Betty) Donisi; brother, Ernest...
Daniel T. Hellard
Mar 6, 2011
Daniel T. Hellard, 61, of Trenton, died Sunday, March 6, 2011, at home with family. He was born in Middletown, Ohio on March 27, 1949 to parents Daniel Hellard and Marie Collins.Danny retired from Armco after 36 years. He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Lana; children, Tresa (Kyle) Manning, Hobert (Sally) Hellard, Tina Hellard & Daniel (Brandy)...
Thomas Robert Burk
Mar 5, 2011
Thomas Robert Burk, 55, of Middletown, died Saturday, March 5, 2011, at his residence. He was born in Youngstown, Ohio on June 27, 1955.Tom was a clerk at Jungle Jim's for 12 years. Mr. Burk is survived by his wife, Annette (Andujar) Burk; daughter, Katherine Burk; son, Kevin Burk; mother, Susan Burk; three brothers, Charles (Linda) Burk, James (Michelle) Burk...
Shirley A. Wenzel
Mar 2, 2011
Shirley A. Wenzel, widow of the Dr. Thomas Wenzel who practiced in Middletown for nearly 25 years, died Wednesday, March 2, 2011. She was a member of Holy Family Parish – Holy Trinity Church since 1947. She was active in the League of Women voters for almost 12 years. She was an avid golfer and played on the local courses...

Jeane J. Butler
Mar 2, 2011
Jeane J. Butler, 79 of Middletown died on Wednesday, March 2, 2011 at the Atrium Medical Center. He was born in Baltimore, Md on July 31, 1931 to parents Edwin and Coletta ( Klotz ) Butler.Jeane retired from AT & T after 30 years of service, he served in the Air Force during the Korean Conflict, he served on the...

Ed Opesky
Feb 23, 2011
Edward S. Opesky, 51, of Madison Township, died Wednesday, February 23, 2011, at his residence. He was born in Middletown on November 6, 1959 to parents Jack and Teresa (Stahl) Opesky.Ed was a line worker for General Motors. Mr. Opesky is survived by his wife, Susan Opesky; two daughters, Nicole Opesky and Jacqueline Opesky; and sister, Jean Burgan.He was preceded...

Persie L. Mann
Feb 22, 2011
Persie L. Mann, 96, of Middletown, passed away Tuesday, February 22, 2011, at Hawthorn Glen Senior Living Campus. She was born in Campton, Kentucky on July 10, 1914 to parents Caleb and Rosemary (Hollon) Campbell.Persie worked as a sales clerk for G.C. Murphy Company for 20 years. She was a member of the Church at Mayfield. Mrs. Mann is survived...

Gladys Marie Warmoth
Feb 19, 2011
Gladys Marie Warmoth, 93, of Middletown, died Saturday, February 19, 2011, at Atrium Medical Center. She was born in Corbin, Kentucky on March 11, 1917 to parents John W. and Rhoda (Taylor) Smith.Mrs. Warmoth is survived by her sons, Carl (Anna Faye) Warmoth, Eugene Warmoth & Gary Warmoth; daughter, Carol (Ralph) Webb; step daughter, Jane Howard; son-in-law, Edward Lovelace; many...
Hubert Mcdaniel
Feb 19, 2011
Hubert McDaniel, 61, devoted husband, father, son & brother, departed this life and entered the next on February 19, 2011.Hubert worked as a line leader for ProPipe and was the owner of McDaniel Lawn Care.Mr. McDaniel was preceded in death by his loving wife, Mona McDaniel in 2008; his father, Jim McDaniel; and five brothers, Bob, Wayne, Charlie, Jerry &...
Alma R. Weaver
Feb 16, 2011
Alma Rae (Deaton) Weaver left the bonds of earth to see the face of God on Wednesday February 16, 2011.She was 91. She joined Rev. Forest (Tex, Preacher) Weaver, her husband of 55 years, infant son John Theodore, and brothers John T. Deaton and Frances Raleigh, who preceded her. Alma was born May 6, 1919 in Perry County, Kentucky to...