Current Obituaries
Catherine E. Murray
Nov 20, 2023
Catherine Murray, 81, of Trenton, died on November 20, 2023, at Majestic Care of Middletown. She was born on July 21, 1942, in England to Eric and Mary (Watson) Sillince.
She retired as treasurer for Talawanda School District. Catherine loved to vacation and travel, especially on cruises, and enjoyed playing in casinos. She was a member of the British...
Brian L. Milliser
Nov 19, 2023
Brian Lewis Milliser, 48, passed away on November 19, 2023, at Atrium hospital in Middletown, Ohio. Born in Plymouth, Indiana, to Roger and Molly Milliser (née Mary Jean Norris) on May 15, 1975, the family relocated to Middletown, Ohio, in December 1975. Brian attended grade school in Trenton, Ohio, and graduated from Middletown High School in 1993.
Brian...
Sandra E. Cramer
Nov 17, 2023
Sandra E. Cramer 80, of Middletown, died on November 17, 2023, at Atrium Medical Center. She was born on October 29, 1943, in Middletown, OH, to William and Helen (Armbruster) Barnett.
She worked for the Department of Defense as a Quality Control Inspector for 30 years. Following retirement, Sandra worked at Atrium Medical Center in medical records for 18...
Orville Wells
Nov 15, 2023
Orville Wells 91, of Franklin, died on November 15, 2023, at home surrounded by family. He was born on August 10, 1932, in Frenchburg, KY to William Henry Wells and Josie (Ratliff) Nickell.
He worked for, and retired from Aeronca Inc. in the maintenance department.
Orville was an outdoorsman. He loved his horses and was never happier than when...
Iva A Ratliff
Nov 14, 2023
Iva A. Ratliff 91, of Trenton, died on November 14, 2023, at Miami Valley Hospital. She was born on September 1, 1932, in Bunner Hill, TN.
She worked for Sterns & Foster as a Production Supervisor. Iva also worked at United Dairy Farmers.
Iva is survived by her daughters, Janet (Darrell) Bowling and Peggy (Rick)...
Sandra Sue Johnson
Nov 9, 2023
Sandra (Sandy) Sue Johnson, 79 of Middletown Ohio, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Thursday Nov. 9th, 2023, at Ohio's Hospice of Franklin Ohio. She was born in Dayton, Ohio on March 31, 1944. She was preceded in death by her parents, Bruce and Mildred Fee.
In her early years Sandy worked as a beautician. Later...
Joann Scorti
Nov 8, 2023
Joann Harkrader Scorti. This is her story. This woman lived… one fulfilling life!
Born in Middletown, Ohio, on July 1, 1937, Joann’s journey included treasured moments with family and friends, annual trips to Siesta Key, and active engagement in her community. Her steadfast commitment to high school reunions, always embracing her Middie identity, highlighted her enduring connections.
In 1960,...
George S. Develen
Nov 7, 2023
George S. Develen, 91, of Middletown, passed away on Tuesday, November 7, 2023 at home, surrounded by the love of his family. He was born in Glasgow, Scotland on February 11, 1932 to parents, Graham and Annie (Harper) Develen, both of whom preceded him in death.
George served in the British Navy before coming to the States. After moving...
Mary Anna Lawwill
Nov 3, 2023
Mary Anna Lawwill, 85, passed away on Friday, November 3, 2023 at Arlington Pointe in Middletown. She was born on March 4, 1938 in Hillsboro, Ohio to Joseph and Pearl (McKey) McCoppin.
Mary is survived by her sons, Bob (Dorinda) Lawwill and Steven (Norma) Lawwill; grandchildren, Jacob Lawwill and Brandy Mann; as well as two great grandchildren.
In addition...
Charles R. Schramm
Nov 2, 2023
Charles R. "Chuck" Schramm, 72, of Middletown, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, November 2, 2023 at Atrium Medical Center. He was born in Middletown on February 16, 1951 to parents, Stephen Joseph "Joe" and Margaret Ann "Peggy" (Conner) Schramm.
Chuck worked in the accounting industry for several years and also did home remodeling. He had graduated from Bishop Fenwick...
Francis Steven Cox
Oct 30, 2023
Steve Cox passed away peacefully on Monday, Oct. 30th, 2023 at Atrium Medical Center. He was born Francis Steven Cox on May 18th, 1947 to Clarence and Alice Cox (nee Dickerson).
Steve graduated from Middletown High School in 1965 and attended Miami University where he received an Associate Degree in Natural Sciences. He then attended The University of Cincinnati...
Raymond Phillips
Oct 26, 2023
Raymond Phillips, 84, of Carlisle, passed away on Thursday, October 26, 2023 at Arlington Pointe in Middletown. He was born in Neon, Kentucky on March 31, 1939 to parents, Johnnie and Opal (Kempling) Phillips.
Ray worked as a lithographer for Jefferson Smurfit for over 30 years. He was a member of High Point Masonic Lodge #773 in Monroe. Ray...
Chad R. Philpot
Oct 25, 2023
Chad Ryan Philpot, 39, of Middletown, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, October 25, 2023 at home. He was born in Kettering on October 8, 1984 to parents, Rick and Michele M. (Conover) Philpot.
Chad had been working in the shipping department of United Performance Metals. He loved music and was an avid sports fan. He enjoyed being outdoors, whether...
Thelma L. Pugh
Oct 25, 2023
Thelma L. Pugh 94, of Monroe, passed away on Wednesday, October 25, 2023 at her home. She was born in Menifee County, Kentucky on July 27, 1929 to parents, Benjamin and Madeline L. (Phipps) Wells.
Thelma devoted her time to making a loving home for her family, always cooking wonderful meals, sewing beautiful quilts and making sure everyone felt...
Rochelle E. Sample
Oct 25, 2023
Rochelle E. Sample, 71, of Trenton, passed away on Wednesday, October 25, 2023 at Atrium Medical Center. She was born in Dayton on May 25, 1952 to parents, Elmer and Alice H. (Houser) Breeze.
Rochelle worked as a hairdresser for 30 years. She enjoyed spending time with her husband Bill, especially when riding motorcycles or boating at the lake....
Annette E. Caudill
Oct 23, 2023
Annette Elaine Caudill, of Middletown, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, October 23, 2023 at the age of 48, while on vacation in Miami, Florida. She was born on July 3, 1975, in Baltimore, Maryland to Raymond and Stasia (Budzko) Caudill.
After graduating from Hawaii Pacific University with a degree in Marine Biology, Annette returned to Middletown and began her...
Robert Medina
Oct 20, 2023
Robert Medina, 19, of Middletown, passed away on Friday, October 20, 2023 at home. He was born in Middletown on September 14, 2004 to parents, Roberto Medina and Silvia Angelica Rivera.
Robert worked for Keeley Construction. He loved to play soccer and basketball and enjoyed eating out. He had such a silly personality and picked on everyone.
Most of...
Bonny Ann Goins
Oct 20, 2023
Bonny Ann Goins, 41, of Carlisle, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, October 20, 2023 at her home. She was born in Dayton, Ohio on May 23, 1982.
Bonny worked as a customer service representative for Synergy Flavors in Hamilton. She was a woman of great faith and attended Liberty Heights Church.
Bonny is survived by...
Margaret Rukavina
Oct 20, 2023
Margaret Rukavina, age 94, passed away on Friday, October 20, 2023 at Carriage Court in Columbus. She was born on July 30, 1929 in Middletown to the late George and Rose Rukavina.
Margaret (Margie) had a lifelong love of sports. As a young woman, she briefly joined her sister Teresa Rukavina in playing baseball for the Armco Steel (AK...
Bernice Betteridge
Oct 16, 2023
Bernice Betteridge, 92, passed away on Monday, October 16, 2023 at Ohio Living Mt. Pleasant in Monroe, Ohio. She was born in Bergen, New York on May 6, 1931 to parents, Chris and Ada (Busmire) Dilcher, both of whom preceded her in death.
Bernice worked for Security Trust for 20 years, retiring as President of the bank. Bernice enjoyed...