Current Obituaries
Wilma A. Gade
Feb 2, 2010
Wilma A. Gade, 84, formerly of Ardmore Drive, Middletown, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, February 2, 2010 at Mount Pleasant Place, where she had resided since June 2008. She was born in Cincinnati on July 7, 1925 to parents William M. and Frieda (Schenk) Gade.Wilma graduated from Middletown High School in 1943 and went to work for Oglesby-Barnitz Bank (now Chase...
James M. Bors
Jan 31, 2010
James M. Bors, 89, of Franklin Township, died Sunday, January 31, 2010, at Miami Valley Hospital. He was born in Middletown on September 27, 1920 to parents John and Louisa (Singhoffer) Bors.Jim worked in the heater soaking pits at Armco Steel and he co-owned Jimbo's Drive-thru with his wife, Doris. He served his country in the United States Navy during...
Ann Z. Rowe
Jan 24, 2010
Ann Z. Rowe, 93, of Middletown, died Sunday, January 24, 2010, at her residence. She was born in Middletown on February 28, 1916 to parents John and Mary (Turopolec) Zulock.Ann worked as a safety officer for General Motors for 30 years, retiring in 1973. She was a member of Holy Family Parish. Mrs. Rowe is survived by her special nieces...
Kay Carolyn Heyda
Jan 24, 2010
Kay Carolyn Heyda, 69, of Middletown, passed away Sunday, January 24, 2010, at Hospice of Hamilton, surrounded by loving family and friends. She was born in Strong Hope, Mississippi on March 9, 1940 to parents Percy and Beatrice (Chadwick) Dungan.Kay graduated from Crystal Springs High School in Crystal Springs, Mississippi in 1958 and from Miami University with a degree in...
Nancy Lee Dougherty
Jan 23, 2010
Nancy Lee Dougherty, 79, of Trenton, died Saturday, January 23, 2010, at The Inn at Renaissance Village. She was born in Middletown on October 27, 1930 to parents Claude and Lucy (Roe) Wills.Mrs. Dougherty is survived by her two daughters, Regina Parramore and Karla (Tommy) Robison; sister, Minnie Wills and Grandson, Shane (Nancy) Robison.Nancy was preceded in death by her...

Owen M. Case
Jan 22, 2010
Owen M. Case, 79, of Middletown, died Friday, January 22, 2010, at Atrium Medical Center. He was born in Middletown on August 13, 1930 to parents Walter and Esther (Richmond) Case.Owen served his country in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict. Mr. Case was a member of the VFW #3809 and the American Legion Post 218 and was...

Frank A. Lolli
Jan 20, 2010
Frank A. Lolli, 85, of Middletown, died Wednesday, January 20, 2010, at Hospice of Butler and Warren Counties. He was born in Chicago, Illinois on May 29, 1924 to parents Eugenio and Jennie (Lungaro) Lolli.Frank worked in the blast furnace for Armco Steel Corporation for 42 years, retiring as a foreman in 1986. He served his country in the United...
Eli Tirey
Jan 19, 2010
Eli Tirey, 73, of Trenton, went peacefully, surrounded by his family on Tuesday, January 19, 2010, at Hospice of Hamilton. He was born in Booneville, Kentucky on January 9, 1937 to parents Wilburn and Nellie (Bailey) Tirey.Eli worked for Ohio Casualty Insurance Company for 42 years, retiring in 1999. He enjoyed riding motocycles and working in the garden. He was...

Joseph Mark Bendel
Jan 18, 2010
Joseph Mark Bendel, 74, of Lebanon, died Monday, January 18, 2010, at Lebanon Country Manor. He was born in Middletown on September 18, 1935 to parents William and Loretta (Brannon) Bendel.Mr. Bendel worked as a draftsman for Armco Steel Corporation. He was a member of Holy Family Parish and was active with St.Vincent dePaul. He is survived by his son,...
Theresa C. Young
Jan 17, 2010
Theresa C. "Tess" Young, 98, peacefully passed away Sunday, January 17, 2010, at Mt. Pleasant Retirement Village. She was preceded in death by her parents, Jacob and Martha Seibold; her sister, Bee Young; her brother, Jake Seibold; and her loving husband, Ray in 1986.Tess graduated from Middletown High School and Christ Hospital School of Nursing. She was a dedicated member...
C. Robert Jackson
Jan 16, 2010
C. Robert Jackson, 80, of Middletown, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 16, 2010. . C. Robert was born on April 2, 1929, in Clairton, PA to Gaylord C. and Alyce B. Jackson. He was raised in Baden, PA and was a U.S. Army Veteran, serving in the Korean War. C.Robert received his bachelor's degree from Saint Vincent College in...
John J. Trotta Sr.
Jan 14, 2010
Mr. John Joseph Trotta, Sr., age 91, went to his heavenly reward on January 14, 2010 at Atrium Medical Center.Mr. Trotta was born on August 28, 1918, to Antonio Trotta and Antonina Ionna Trotta in Cincinnati, Ohio. He was a graduate of Woodward High School. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II, from May 1942 until November...
Marcus W. Marshall
Jan 12, 2010
Marcus William Marshall, former Corporate Director of Quality and Chief Metallurgist of the former Armco Steel, Inc. (now AK Steel), passed away on January 12, 2010 at the age of 92. He was born and raised in Butler, PA. He graduated from Butler High School in 1935. He attended the University of Pittsburgh on a scholarship, was one of two...

Larue Ginter
Jan 9, 2010
LaRue Ginter, 93, of Carlisle, died Saturday, January 9, 2010, at Atrium Medical Center. He was born in Kentucky on April 14, 1916 to parents Milton and Elizabeth (Parks) Ginter.Mr. Ginter worked at Armco Steel for 35 years. He was a member of Carlisle Fist Church of God. LaRue enjoyed farming with his father while raising his family; he helped...

Dale M. Strauss
Jan 9, 2010
Dale M. Strauss, 67, of Middletown, died Saturday, January 9, 2010, at Garden Manor Retirement Village. He was born in Middletown, Ohio on September 12, 1942 to parents Leonard and Hazel (Craft) Strauss.Mr. Strauss was an avid Notre Dame fan and enjoyed traveling to many of their games.Mr. Strauss is survived by his Children, Dale Strauss, Leslie Strauss, Michael (Elizabeth)...

Elizabeth Ruth Mercer
Jan 8, 2010
Elizabeth Ruth Mercer, 85, of Franklin, died Friday, January 8, 2010, at Atrium Medical Center. She was born in Andover, Massachusetts on July 30, 1924 to parents Duncan McMillan and Jemima K. (Orrock) Bisset.Mrs Mercer worked for Ohio Casualty for 30 years as a rate supervisor and Vitamin World until her passing.Mrs. Mercer is survived by her Son, Kenneth R....

Clara Elizabeth Record
Jan 6, 2010
Clara Elizabeth Record, 91, formerly of Middletown, died Wednesday, January 6, 2010, at Mt. Pleasant Retirement Village. She was born in Middletown on August 11, 1918 to parents William M. and Lucy Ann (Phipps) Adams.Clara worked as treasurer for Middletown Motor Mart. She was a member of First United Methodist Church, the Town & Country Garden Club and the Birdseye...
Antoinette R. Capozzi
Jan 6, 2010
Antoinette R. Capozzi, 88, of Middletown, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, on Wednesday, January 6, 2010, at Atrium Medical Center. She was born in Bisaccia, Avelino, Italy on September 28, 1921 to parents Sam and Concetta Maria (Piccolella) Procaccino.Antoinette was a member of Holy Family Parish and was active with the Middletown tennis community. She was a...

Novella Napier
Jan 4, 2010
Novella (Gibson) Napier, 66, of Middletown, died Monday, January 4, 2010. She was born in Artimus, Kentucky on July 24, 1943 to parents Thomas and Nora (Cox) Gibson.Novella worked as a supervisor for Kenner Toys and Duramed Pharmaceutical Company. Ms. Napier is survived by her son, Dennis Napier; daughter, Teresa L. (Michael) Pifher; sister, Linda Campbell; 7 grandchildren; and 2...
Patricia Gescuk
Jan 3, 2010
Patricia (Jackson) Gescuk, 65, of Turtlecreek Township, died Sunday, January 3, 2010, at Atrium Medical Center. She was born in North Olmsted, Ohio on January 22, 1944 to parents Donald and Violet (Gedeon) Jackson.Patricia loved to spend time with family, especially her grandchildren. She enjoyed shopping and playing golf. She was a member of the Pleasant Hill Golf Club Thursday...