Current Obituaries
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,...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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,...