Current Obituaries
David A. Cripe
Jun 9, 2010
David A. Cripe, 58, of Middletown, died Wednesday, June 9, 2010, at Atrium Medical Center. He was born in Dayton on September 7, 1951 to parents Harvey W. and Dolores T. (Gebhart) Cripe.David was a graduate of Milton Union High School and is a member of their Hall of Fame. He was a teacher and coach for 35 years, retiring...

Elmer E. Weikel
Jun 7, 2010
Elmer E. Weikel, 98, formerly of Middletown, died Monday, June 7, 2010, in Houston, Texas. He was born in Middletown on May 11, 1912, the son of David and Carrie Weikel.Elmer was co-owner of the Middletown Motor, retiring in the late 1970's when he moved to Michigan. He was a member of Christ United Methodist Church.Mr. Weikel is survived by...
Joseph Schramm
Jun 6, 2010
Stephen Joseph Schramm, Jr., 86, of Myrtle Beach, SC, formerly of Middletown, died Sunday, June 6, 2010, at home. He was born in Lancaster, Ohio on March 10, 1924 to parents Stephen Joseph and Elsie (Hinkle) Schramm Sr.Joe was former co-owner of Wilson-Schramm Memorial Home. He was a graduate of Cincinnati College of Embalming in 1948 and was a licensed...

Steven J. Worrell
Jun 5, 2010
Steven J. Worrell, age 53 died on June 5, 2010. He was the beloved son of Albert C. and Joanne T. Worrell of Middletown. Steven was the brother of Patricia (Ronald) Solfest of Lino Lakes, MN and Barry (Deborah) Worrell of Centerville, Ohio, and the uncle of four nephews and a niece. He was born on February 22, 1957 at...

Drew Miller
Jun 2, 2010
On Wednesday, June 2, 2010 William "Drew" Miller, age 28, departed from this earth and left behind the bondage and weakness of the human existence. He was reunited at heaven's gates by those that went before him: grandfather, Howard Wells, uncle, Gerald Wells and son, Joey Miller.He has left behind his parents: Brian and Karen Miller, three children: Chris (10),...
Buell Wilhoit
May 30, 2010
Buell Wilhoit, 85, of Middletown died Sunday, May 30, 2010 after battling cancer for twelve years. He was born January 15, 1925 in Bath County, Kentucky. His parents, Clint and Bessie (Wells) Wilhoit, are deceased. He had been retired from Jefferson-Smurfit for several years. Mr. Wilhoit was preceded in death by two brothers, James Wilhoit and Espie Wilhoit; and three...
Christine Pierce
May 30, 2010
Christine Pierce, 72, of Middletown, died Sunday, May 30, 2010, at Atrium Medical Center. She was born in Morgan County, KY, on November 7, 1937 to parents Troy and Viola (Lovely) Mays.She was a member of the Poasttown First Church of God, and dearly loved her church. She worked at General Motors for 30 years, retiring in 1987.She was "loved...

Pauline Hess
May 27, 2010
Pauline Hess, 86, of Middletown, died Thursday, May 27, 2010, at Hawthorn Glen Senior Living Campus. She was born in Middletown on February 2, 1924 to parents Ballard and Myrtle (Adkins) VanCleve.Pauline worked as a payroll clerk for Black Clawson. She was a member of St. Luke United Presbyterian Church. Mrs. Hess is survived by her sister, Wanda VanCleve; four...
Leah E. Mcknight
May 23, 2010
Leah E. McKnight, 86, of Middletown, died Sunday, May 23, 2010, at her residence. She was born in Trenton on April 19, 1924 to parents Joseph and Marie (Stewart) Poling.Leah worked as an accountant for Armco Steel Corporation. She was a member of the local congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses. She was an extremely loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Mrs....

Theresa Rukavina
May 18, 2010
Theresa Rukavina, age 79, passed away on Tuesday, May 18, 2010 at Spring Hills of Middletown. She was born on May 14, 1931, in Middletown, to the late George and Rose Rukavina. Prior to joining Armco Steel (AK Steel) she played on two women's professional baseball teams, the Chicago Colleens and Kalamazoo Lassies, which were inducted into the Baseball Hall...
William C. Henning
May 18, 2010
William Carl "Wooly" Henning was 92 years young, of Middletown, and was welcomed into Heaven on Tuesday, May 18, 2010 at 6:40 AM, after being ill for a short time. He passed with his family at his side.Wooly was born at home in Dayton, on February 15, 1918. Raised in Middletown, he attended Holy Trinity School. He went to work...
Mabel Morgan
May 15, 2010
Mabel Morgan, 79, of Middletown, died Saturday, May 15, 2010, at Miami Valley Hospital. She was born in Irvine, Kentucky on December 19, 1930 to parents Ruther and Myrtle (Johnson) Mapel.Mrs. Morgan was an antique dealer for many years and a member of Franklin First United Methodist Church. Mrs. Morgan is survived by her sons, Nyle (Dawn) Morgan and Dana...
Thomas N. Braun
May 11, 2010
Thomas N. "Tom" Braun, 82, formerly of Middletown, more recently living in Springboro, died Tuesday, May 11, 2010, at Hospice of Butler and Warren Counties of natural causes with his family by his side. He was born in Dayton on October 10, 1927 to parents Germain and Erma (Schommer) Braun.Tom attended St. John's and graduated from Middletown High School in...
Robert A. Stoops
May 7, 2010
Robert A. "Bob" Stoops, 65, of Middletown, died Friday, May 7, 2010, at Atrium Medical Center. He was born in Middletown on September 4, 1944 to parents Robert D. and Anna Louise (Willis) Stoops.Bob worked in maintenance for Armco Steel / AK for 32 years, retiring in 1997. He was a member of Christ United Methodist Church. Mr. Stoops is...
Dorothy Jean Allen
May 6, 2010
Dorothy Jean Allen, 76 of Middletown, Ohio, passed away peacefully into the arms of her Lord after an extended illness surrounded by her loving family on, Thursday, May 6, 2010, at Atrium Medical Center. She was born in Campton, Kentucky on January 5, 1934 the daughter of Esau and Mae (Branson) Spencer.Jean was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She...
Earnest D. Lyons
May 5, 2010
Earnest D. Lyons, 71, of Middletown, died Wednesday, May 5, 2010, at his residence. He was born in Middletown on April 9, 1939 to parents Wilbur Clay and Alice Susanne (Dean) Lyons.Earnest worked for AVI Food Service for 43 years. He served his country in the United States Air Force. Mr. Lyons is survived by his wife, Patricia (Rains) Lyons;...

John R. Fudge Jr.
Apr 25, 2010
John R. Fudge, Jr., 52, of Middletown, died Sunday, April 25, 2010, at his home. He was born in Dayton on January 2, 1958 to parents John R. and Gwenn (Neiswender) Fudge Sr.John served his country in the United States Navy. Mr. Fudge is survived by his wife, Ana C. "Anita" (Diaz) Fudge; parents, John & Gwenn Fudge; and grandmother,...
Vivian Ruth Farler
Apr 19, 2010
Vivian Ruth Farler, 83, of Middletown, passed away Monday, April 19, 2010, at Garden Manor Retirement Village. She was born in Menifee County, Kentucky on February 19, 1927 to parents Albert and Gertrude (Trimble) Heizer.Mrs. Farler is survived by her children, Garth (Kathy) Farler of Middletown, Linda (Ruben) Barela of Eldorado and Gail (Gary) Downing of Lebanon; brothers, Zollie (Minnie)...
Steven Foley
Apr 18, 2010
Steven Foley, 24, of Middletown, died Sunday, April 18, 2010, at Atrium Medical Center. He was born in Hamilton on June 9, 1985.Steven worked for Ohio Valley Restoration. Mr. Foley is survived by his daughters, Faith Marie Foley and Lily Ann Foley; his fiancée, Jessie Rodefor; mother, Marsha DiFiore; father, Dexter Gregory; brothers, Dexter Gregory II and Richard Gregory; sister,...

Opal Lindsay
Apr 17, 2010
Opal Lindsay, 96, of Middletown, died Friday, April 16, 2010, at Hospice 0f Butler and Warren Counties. She was born in Bath County, Kentucky on November 23, 1913 to parents Everett and Lula (Wells) Carter.Mrs. Carter worked in the cafeteria at Mayfield Elementary School for 21 years.Mrs. Lindsay is survived by her son, Kenneth (Marilyn) Lindsay; daughters, Linda (Ralph) Hughes,...