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Vera Marie Beck

Vera Marie Beck

Apr 12, 2010

Vera Marie Beck, 85, of Monroe, longtime resident of Norwood, died Monday, April 12, 2010, at Mt. Pleasant Retirement Village. She was born in Normal, Illinois on September 30, 1924 to parents Leslie and Iona (Hargis) Harmon.Vera was a lifetime Christian and enjoyed sewing and reading. Mrs. Beck is survived by her daughter, Darlene (Tom) Beatty; step son, Stan (Ann)...

William Clayton Smith

William Clayton Smith

Apr 7, 2010

William Clayton Smith, 80, of Middletown, died Wednesday, April 7, 2010, at Mt. Pleasant Retirement Village. He was born in Middletown on March 29, 1930 to parents Chester and Mary (Fay) Smith.Bill worked as a technical repairman at Armco / AK Steel for 31 years. He served his country in the United States Army during the Korean War and received...

Donald E. Hill

Donald E. Hill

Apr 7, 2010

Donald E. Hill, 87, of Trenton, went home to be with his Lord and his beloved wife, Betty on Wednesday, April 7, 2010, at Hospice of Butler and Warren Counties. He was born in Portsmouth, Ohio on June 3, 1922 to parents James A. and Carrie A. (Massie) Hill.Don worked in East Processing Maintenance at Armco Steel for 34 years,...

Harry Michael Loncaric

Harry Michael Loncaric

Apr 7, 2010

Harry Michael Loncaric, 92, of Estero, Florida, formerly of Dayton, Ohio, died Wednesday, April 7, 2010, at Naples Community Hospital. He was born in Dayton on March 17, 1918 to parents Michael and Caroline (Mitterholzer) Loncaric.Harry was a World War II veteran of the United States Army, serving first with horses in the Cavalry. After his technical skills were recognized,...

Paul A. Bamerlin

Paul A. Bamerlin

Apr 5, 2010

Paul A. Bamerlin, 50, of Hamilton, died Monday, April 5, 2010, at Hospice of Hamilton. He was born in Dearborn, Michigan on May 16, 1959 to parents Donald Harry and Kathleen (Cassity) Bamerlin.Paul ran the Dollars & Sense store in Trenton from 1990 - 2001 and will be sorely missed by his fellow workers at the Totes factory where he...

Susan F. Middleton

Susan F. Middleton

Apr 4, 2010

Susan F. Middleton, 48, of Clearcreek Township, died Sunday, April 4, 2010. She was born in Middletown on January 28, 1962 to parents Walter and Joan (Catching) Farquis.Susan had her bachelor's degree in nursing and was a volunteer for Hospice Care of Middletown. She was a member of Centerville Community Church. Mrs. Middleton is survived by her husband, Scott Middleton;...

Patricia Ann Meagher

Patricia Ann Meagher

Mar 26, 2010

Patricia Ann Meagher, age 82, of Acampo, California passed away at home on March 26, 2010. She was born on March 21, 1928, in Middletown, Ohio to Joseph and Caroline Gordon. Patricia was a school teacher for over 45 years, many of which were spent as a kindergarten teacher. She loved gardening and was an active member of St. Joachim...

James R. Ryan

James R. Ryan

Mar 24, 2010

James R. Ryan, 61, of Middletown, died Wednesday, March 24, 2010, at Hospice of Butler and Warren Counties. He was born in Sunman, Indiana on June 22, 1948 to parents Paul W. and Hazel (Strunk Leek) Ryan.James worked as a maintenance supervisor for Appleton Papers for 21 years. He served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam...

Dorothy F. Miles

Dorothy F. Miles

Mar 24, 2010

Dorothy Frances Miles, 81, of Middletown, died Wednesday, March 24, 2010, at Atrium Medical Center. She was born in Middletown on July 15, 1928 to parents William J.J. and Minnie (Shultz) Miles.Dorothy worked as an operator/dispatcher for Ohio Bell for 36 years, retiring in 1982. She was a member of Holy Family Parish, the Ladies Society of Holy Family and...

Rosemary Smith

Rosemary Smith

Mar 21, 2010

Rosemary Smith, 83, of Middletown, died Sunday, March 21, 2010, at Hospice of Butler and Warren Counties. She was born in Dayton on June 30, 1926 to parents Herman and Eloise (Race) Pfuhl.Rosemary worked as a medical secretary for various doctor's offices for 30 years. Mrs. Smith is survived by her husband, Dr. George Smith; son, David M. (Jane) Stockert;...

James E. Armbruster

James E. Armbruster

Mar 21, 2010

Loving and devoted husband, father, and grandfather, James E. Armbruster, age 66, of Middletown, passed away March 21, 2010 at Atrium Medical Center. Jim was born on January 18, 1944 in Middletown. Preceding him in death were his parents, David E. and Elizabeth Armbruster. He is survived by his wife, Melinda, son Jim II (Susan), daughter Tracy, son Matthew, grandchildren...

Ruth Crace

Ruth Crace

Mar 20, 2010

Ruth Elinor Crace, 86, resident of Middletown since 1946, passed away Saturday, March 20, 2010, at Life Care Hospitals of Dayton. She was born in Ironton, Ohio on December 28, 1923 to parents James and Esther (Whitt) Akers.Mrs. Crace is survived by her devoted husband of 64 years, Ashland Crace Jr.; daughters, Karen (John) Granby and Donna (David) Spears; brother,...

John Robert Ifcic

John Robert Ifcic

Mar 20, 2010

John Robert Ifcic, 90, of Middletown, loving and devoted husband, father and grandfather died Saturday, March 20, 2010, at Liberty of Middletown. He was born in Middletown, Ohio on December 5, 1919 to parents John and Mary (Drobnica) Ifcic.John served his country in the United States Army during WWII. He was a lifetime member of American Legion Post 218 and...

Deborah D. Buckner

Deborah D. Buckner

Mar 17, 2010

Deborah D. Buckner, 62, of Middletown, died Wednesday, March 17, 2010, at Atrium Medical Center. She was born in Vardaman, Mississippi on February 24, 1948 to parents Harold and Vannie (Dye) Bailey.Deborah worked as a dispatcher for Dumford Trucking for 15 years and retired from Bob's Trucking after 10 years. Mrs. Buckner is survived by her daughter, Melissa (Jed) Jesse;...

Rev. George W. Klein

Rev. George W. Klein

Mar 12, 2010

Rev. George W. Klein, 81, of Trenton, died Friday, March 12, 2010, at Atrium Medical Center. He was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on June 19, 1928 to parents Rudolph Jack and Irene (Doran) Klein.Father Klein did his preparatory studies at St. Gregory Seminary and studied theology at Mount St. Mary's Seminary of the West. He was ordained on May 29,...

Aster Feltner

Aster Feltner

Mar 11, 2010

Aster "Ace" Feltner, 70, of Monroe, died Thursday, March 11, 2010, at Hospice of Butler and Warren Counties. He was born in Hyden, Kentucky on April 10, 1939 to parents Morris and Julie (Howard) Feltner.Ace worked as a master assembler for Square D and also as a meat cutter at Meijer, retiring in 2000. He was an avid fan of...

Joan M. Bundren

Joan M. Bundren

Mar 11, 2010

Joan M. Bundren, 67, of Middletown, died Thursday, March 11, 2010, at Atrium Medical Center. She was born in Franklin on November 6, 1942 to parents and Moss and Dollie (Hawn) Bundren.Joan was a graduate of Middletown High School and worked as an account manager for Bellefontaine and North Western Insurance Companies. Ms. Bundren is survived by her husband, Mark...

Gary R. Bowman

Gary R. Bowman

Mar 10, 2010

Gary R. Bowman, 61, of Middletown, died Wednesday, March 10, 2010, at his residence. He was born in Middletown on August 2, 1948 to parents Robert and Marjorie (Gardner) Bowman.Gary graduated from Bishop Fenwick High School and worked for Faurecia Automotive Parts Company for 13 years. He served his country in the United States Army during Vietnam. Mr. Bowman is...

Catherine A. Smith

Catherine A. Smith

Mar 8, 2010

Catherine A. "Aunt Katie" Smith, 101, of Middletown, died Monday, March 8, 2010, at Rittenhouse Senior Living, where she had resided for 1 ½ years. She was born in Turnova, Czechoslovakia, on December 6, 1908 to parents Ignatz and Catherine (Dostich) Osust.Katie came to America when she was 3 years old. She worked for 27 years at the old P....

Barry M. Laubach

Barry M. Laubach

Mar 3, 2010

Barry M. Laubach, 63, of Madison Township, died Wednesday, March 3, 2010, at Atrium Medical Center. He was born in Middletown on November 7, 1946 to parents Robert E. and Betty (Upton) Laubach.Barry worked for Square D for 37 years. He served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. Mr. Laubach is survived by his wife,...

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