Current Obituaries

Omer Creech
Sep 7, 2010
Omer Creech, 90, of Monroe, went home to be with the Lord on September 7, 2010. He was born in Wolfe County, Kentucky, on April 11, 1920 to parents Liberty and Pearl (Miller) Creech.Omer joined the Marine Corps in 1941, serving from 1941-1947, during World War II, as a member of the 4th Marine Division. He defended his country in...
Marie H. Oaks
Sep 7, 2010
Marie H. Oaks, 99, of Middletown, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, September 7, 2010, at Hillspring of Springboro. She was born in West Moreland County, Pennsylvania on February 14, 1911 to parents Martin and Mary (Weber) Cain.Mrs. Oaks is survived by her daughter, Audrey (Aubrey) Burnett Allen; son, Jack (Vickie) Oaks; brother, Jack Cain; special friend,...
Lloyd Mason Finch
Sep 5, 2010
Lloyd Mason Finch, 83, of Franklin, died Sunday, September 5, 2010, at Atrium Medical Center. He was born in Morgan County, Kentucky on September 24, 1926 to parents George and Thelma (Jones) Finch.Mr. Finch lived life to the fullest. He was an avid sportsman who loved being on the water fishing or on the golf course. Mr. Finch served his...
James W. Aldridge
Sep 1, 2010
James W. Aldridge, 79, of Middletown, died Wednesday, September 1, 2010, at Atrium Medical Center. He was born in Middletown on July 4, 1931 to parents Chester and Odella (Hatfield) Aldridge.Jim worked in the transportation department of Armco Steel Corp for 40 years, retiring in 1990. Mr. Aldridge is survived by his wife, Ruby (Brandenburg) Aldridge; sons, Stuart (Karen) Aldridge,...

Carol Ann Etter
Sep 1, 2010
Carol Ann Etter, 70, of Middletown, died Tuesday, August 31, 2010, at her residence. She was born in Middletown on July 9, 1940 to parents George Estill and Louisa (Abrams) Dennis.Mrs. Etter is survived by her husband, John Etter; brother, Charles (Debbie) Dennis; and numerous nieces & nephews.She was preceded in death by her parents and sister, Shirley Potthoff. Memorial...

Joyce A. Gillespie
Aug 29, 2010
Joyce A. "Boots" (Weatherwax) Gillespie, 82, of Washington Township, died Sunday, August 29, 2010, at Sycamore Hospital. She was born in Middletown on August 19, 1928 to parents Edgar and Ruth (Ottaway) Weatherwax.Joyce had been owner/operator of the former Trenton Carry-Out and Beechwood Market, retiring in 1989. Mrs. Gillespie is survived by her sons, Tom (Sandy) Gillespie, Mark (Joni) Gillespie...
Jack F. Kuhlman
Aug 27, 2010
Jack F. Kuhlman, 90, formerly of Middletown, died Friday, August 27, 2010, at the Otterbein Retirement Community. He was born in Indianapolis, IN on May 15, 1920 to parents Charles H. and Eva Mae (Mendenhall) Kuhlman. Mr. Kuhlman served his country in the United States Army Air Corps where he served from May 15, 1942 to Dec. 7, 1945. He...
Thomas E. Haas
Aug 27, 2010
Thomas E. Haas, 52, of Middletown, died Friday, August 27, 2010, as a result of injuries sustained in a car accident. He was born in Muncie, Indiana, on April 15, 1958 to parents John and Ethel (Christman) Haas.Mr. Haas is survived by his wife, Jill Voss; Sons, Eric Haas, Alex Haas; Brother, John Haas; Sister, Connie (Ken) Zuber and nephew,...
Mary D. Ginter
Aug 25, 2010
Mary D. Ginter, a model of America's greatest generation, passed away on Wednesday, August 25, 2010, at Hospice of Butler and Warren Counties. She was born in Mount Sterling, Kentucky on March 6, 1924 to parents Edward Spencer and Mary Lou (Hudson) Spencer Vice.On August 30, 1943, she entered a loving 43 year marriage to Irvine M. Ginter, and they...
Thomas Joseph Swaim
Aug 25, 2010
Thomas Joseph Swaim, 82, of Middletown, died Wednesday, August 25, 2010, at Close To Home Assisted Living. He was born in Middletown on September 23, 1927 to parents Edward F. and Edna C. (Hall) Swaim.Tom worked as a surveyor for the State of Ohio. He was a member of Holy Family Parish - Holy Trinity Church where he sang in...
Jerry Wayne Combs
Aug 24, 2010
Jerry Wayne Combs, 66, of Middletown, died Tuesday, August 24, 2010, at Atrium Medical Center. He was born in Middletown on March 26, 1944 to parents Andrew and Bessie (Powers) Combs.Jerry worked for Armco/AK Steel Corp in the Hot Strip for 35 years, retiring in 1998. He was a veteran of the United States Army. Mr. Combs is survived by...
John E. Sebald
Aug 20, 2010
Sebald, John E. (Jack)Age 87, passed peacefully at home, Friday, August 20, 2010. Jack was born April 17, 1923 in Middletown, Ohio to Arthur and Edna Sebald. He was preceded in death by his parents, four brothers and one sister. He married Louise Margerum in 1965 who passed in 1992. Jack is survived by his son Mark (Ruby), and daughters...
Nannie Barnett
Aug 14, 2010
Nannie Barnett, 86, of Middletown, died Saturday, August 14, 2010, at Hospice Of Butler And Warren Counties. She was born in Breathitt County, Kentucky on March 20, 1924 to parents Monroe and Lizzie (Walters) Green.Mrs. Barnett is survived by her Sons, Phillip (Joyce) Barnett, Harold (Gertrude) Barnett, Larry (Freda) Barnett, Mike Barnett, Osa (Dottie) Barnett; Daughters, Barbara Sue Baker, Reda...

Beulah Williams
Aug 10, 2010
Beulah Williams, 91, of Middletown, died Tuesday, August 10, 2010, at Atrium Medical Center. She was born in Perry County, Kentucky on April 29, 1919 to parents Dolph and Annie (Cornett) Sizemore.Mrs. Williams is survived by her children, James "Wally" (Virginia) Williams, Vaughn (Faye) Williams, Celia Ann (Alton) Elam, Linda Carol (Mike) Williams May and Patricia Irene (Eugene) Clemons; brother,...
Phil Mattocks
Aug 10, 2010
James “Phil” Mattocks, 60, of Middletown, died Tuesday, August 10, 2010, at Atrium Medical Center. He was born in Cincinnati on February 15, 1950.Phil worked as a crane operator for Armco Steel Corp / AK Steel for 30 years, retiring in 2000. He served his country in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam War. Mr. Mattocks is survived...

Margaret Rose
Aug 7, 2010
Margaret "Peg" Rose, 77, of Middletown, died Saturday, August 7, 2010, at Hospice of Butler and Warren Counties. She was born in Middletown, Ohio on February 18, 1933 to parents Arthur Joseph and Caroline (Martin) Gordon.Peg was a teacher with the Middletown City Schools for over 35 years. Mrs. Rose is survived by her husband V.H. Rose; son, Gerry Schneider...
Harry L. Grosardt
Aug 6, 2010
Harry L. Grosardt, 78, of Middletown, died Friday, August 6, 2010, at Atrium Medical Center. He was born in Bromley, Kentucky on January 10, 1932 to parents Harry L. and Ellenora (Rhinehart) Grosardt.Mr. Grosardt retired from AK Steel after 34 years in the Cold Strip. Harry served his country in the United States Navy during the Korean War. He was...

Robert Evans White
Jul 30, 2010
Robert Evans White, 88, of Franklin, died Friday, July 30, 2010, at Hospice of Butler and Warren Counties. He was born in Franklin Township, Ohio on January 13, 1922 to parents Jonathan and Bertha (Poffenbarger) White.Robert served his country in the United States Navy where he served aboard the USS Cabot during WWII. Mr. White was a retired self employed...

Daisy Taulbee Gaston
Jul 25, 2010
Daisy Taulbee Gaston, 92, of Middletown, died July 25, 2010, at Hospice 0f Butler and Warren Counties. She was born in Wolfe County, Kentucky, on November 1, 1917 to parents Arthur and Pearl (Murphy) Taulbee. Daisy was a loving, caring, and devoted wife and mother who is survived by two daughters: Patricia Lorenz and Geraldine Beckman; three sons: Frank M....

Jane A. Hart
Jul 23, 2010
Jane Hart, 61, of Mason, died Friday, July 23, 2010, at West Chester Medical Center. She was born in Loveland, Ohio on August 26, 1948 to parents Howard L. and Elizabeth (Marsh) Julien.Ms. Hart is survived by her Sons, Matthew (Melissa) Hart, Donald Paytes and Brother, Howard (Kathy) Julien and nieces & nephew, Lisa Julien, Jacqueline Fox, Will Fox, Scott...