Current Obituaries
John J. Thier
Sep 27, 2009
John Thier passed away on September 27, 2009 at the age of 93. He was born in Middletown, Ohio to Katherine and Charles Thier and was a lifelong resident of Middletown. He graduated from Middletown High School and worked for Armco Steel Corporation. His only time away from Middletown was the time he joined the Civilian Conservation Corp and the...

Randall H. Gardner
Sep 27, 2009
Randall H. Gardner, 45, of Cincinnati, died Sunday, September 27, 2009, at Good Samaritan Hospital. He was born in Middletown on May 24, 1964 to parents Todd and Elva Marie (Smith) Gardner.Randall worked as an assembler at the Jackson Center. He enjoyed handing out menus daily at Beechwood and loved going to the park. He is survived by his sisters,...
Anna Cox
Sep 27, 2009
Anna Cox, 83, of Middletown, died Sunday, September 27, 2009, at her residence. She was born in Wolf County, Kentucky on October 27, 1925 to parents Carl and Lucy (King) Brashears.Anna worked as a seamstress for Gough-Lamb Cleaners for many years. She loved to sew and crochet and made dolls for her grandchildren. Mrs. Cox is survived by her son,...
Mary R. Larock
Sep 24, 2009
Mary R. LaRock, 90, of Milford, Ohio died Thursday, September 24, 2009, at Sem Haven Health Care Center. She was born in Middletown on October 20, 1918 to parents Emrick and Mary (Osust) Orth.Mary attended St. John's and Middletown High Schools. She graduated from the nursing program at Good Samaritan Hospital in Dayton and did a post graduate course at...
Alice L. Foxx
Sep 24, 2009
Alice L. Foxx, 80, of Monroe, died Thursday, September 24, 2009, at Atrium Medical Center. She was born in Middletown on August 25, 1929 to parents Thomas and Pearl (Thompson) Mobley.Mrs. Foxx loved her flower garden and reading. She was a member of University Baptist Church where she taught Sunday school. Alice loved the Lord and her family. Mrs. Foxx...

Joseph A. Pleska
Sep 21, 2009
Joseph A. Pleska, 86, of Monroe, died Monday, September 21, 2009, at his residence. He was born in Middletown on April 13, 1923 to parents Luka and Susanna (Chupka) Pleska.Joseph worked as a machinist and inspector for Black Clawson for 47 years, retiring in 1988. He served his country in the United States Army during World War II. Mr. Pleska...
Arzella Iona Barber
Sep 20, 2009
Arzella Iona (Lawson) Barber, 92, of Fairfield Township, died Sunday, September 20, 2009, at her residence. She was born in Jackson, Kentucky on January 23, 1917 to parents Clay and Caylie (Dalton) Lawson.Mrs. Barber was a devout Christian and loved the Lord with all her heart. She read her Bible daily and prayed diligently for those in need of prayer....
Robert G. Jett
Sep 17, 2009
Robert G. "Bob" Jett, 71, of Trenton, died Thursday, September 17, 2009, at his residence. He was born in Jackson, Kentucky on May 17, 1938 to parents Clarence and Edith (Angel) Jett.Bob worked as a scale operator for Jefferson Smurfit for 36 years, retiring in 2003. He loved to grill & cook-out for his family and gardening and he enjoyed...

Charles B. Wilkinson
Sep 9, 2009
Charles B. Wilkinson, 80, of Middletown, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 9, 2009, at Mt. Pleasant Retirement Village in Monroe. He was born in Morrow, Ohio on October 1, 1928 to parents, the late Clarence and Vida Wilkinson.Mr. Wilkinson attended Monroe Schools and enlisted in the United States Army for 2 1/2 years. He spent almost two of those...
Donald G. 'Bud' Mcgill
Sep 6, 2009
Donald G. "Bud" McGill, 79, of Lebanon, died Sunday, September 6, 2009, at his residence. He was born in Middletown on June 27, 1930 to parents Robert P. and Elizabeth S. (Hall) McGill.Bud worked as an equipment superintendent for Vaughn Building Company for 25 years, retiring in 1980. He served his country in the United States Army. He loved farming...
Shirley M. Diver
Sep 5, 2009
Shirley M. Diver 93, of Middletown died on Saturday, September 5, 2009 at the Atrium Medical Center. She was born on Nov. 28, 1915 in Milford, Ohio to parents Collins M. and Anna May (Vanlandingham) Hill.Mrs. Diver was involved with children and education a large part of her life as a teacher, a leader in the YMCA Junior Achievement program,...
Donna E Davey
Sep 1, 2009
Donna E. Davey, 69, of Middletown, died Tuesday, September 1, 2009, at Garden Manor Retirement Village. She was born in Middletown, on December 13, 1939 to parents Leonard and Annas (Akers) Emrick. Mrs. Davey was a legal secretary.She is survived by her husband Roger E. Davey, a daughter; Lynne ( Roland) Hamilton, a son; Chris (Christine) Davey, two sisters; Patricia...
Beatrice L. Takach
Aug 29, 2009
Beatrice Lillian (Duerr) Takach, 89, of Middletown, died on Saturday August 29, 2009 at Hospice of Butler and Warren Counties. She was born in Middletown, Ohio on Nov. 7, 1919 to parents Harry and Martha (Karr) Duerr.Mrs. Takach was a homemaker and also worked at Tee's restaurant where her husband Stephen was co-owner. Beatrice was a member of the Holy...
Ina Barnett
Aug 28, 2009
Ina Barnett, 79, of Middletown, passed away Saturday, August 29, 2009, at Atrium Medical Center. She was born in Combs, Kentucky on August 3, 1930 to parents Canie and Doris (Smith) Walters.Ina loved to cook and her special hobbies included fishing and playing bingo Mrs. Barnett is survived by her companion of 18 years, Joe Turner; sons, James "Blackie" (Angie)...

David J. Williams
Aug 27, 2009
David J. Williams, 42, of Trenton, died Thursday, August 27, 2009. He was born on March 28, 1967.David was a member of Jacksonburg United Methodist Church and the Central Club of Middletown. Mr. Williams is survived by his wife, Jessica L. (Beiser) Williams; two children, Tyler Williams and Carley Williams; parents, Mr. & Mrs. James Williams; brother, Michael (Connie) Williams;...
Robert G. Naegelen
Aug 26, 2009
Robert G. Naegelen, 49, of Middletown, died Wednesday, August 26, 2009, at Atrium Medical Center. He was born in Middletown on April 4, 1960 to parents Charles R. and Ada F. (Spencer) Naegelen.Rob worked as a diesel mechanic for JP Transportation for over 30 years. He loved to work on cars and enjoyed drag races, demolition derbies, gardening and fishing,...
Dana Kaye Mynhier-Winstead
Aug 24, 2009
Dana Kaye Mynhier-Winstead, 39, of Middletown, died Monday, August 24, 2009, at Atrium Medical Center. She was born in Middletown on June 1, 1970 to parents Kenneth Daniel and Nancy L. (Reffitt) Mynhier.Dana had worked for Advics for 16 years. She loved to cook and enjoyed camping and the outdoors. She is survived by her husband, Dallas Winstead III; daughter,...

Mary Otte Wrights
Aug 23, 2009
Mary Otte Wrights, 79 of Old Towne, Florida died on Sunday, Aug. 23, 2009 at E. T. York Hospice Care Center. She was born in Middletown on Oct. 5, 1929.She is survived by two sons; Steve (Lee Ann) Otte and John Otte, three daughters; Anne (Ben) Esselman, Mary Hudson and Helen (Robert) Penny, 13 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren, numerous...

Mary L. Heinkel
Aug 21, 2009
Mary L. Heinkel, 63 of Camden, Oh died on Friday, Aug. 21, 2009 at Vitas Hospice Dayton. She was born in Buckhorn, Ky on July 3, 1946 to Robert & Polly Turner. She was an RN and worked at Ft. Hamilton Hospital for 25 years, retiring in 2001, and went to work for the State of Ohio at WCI as...
Carlos Cattani
Aug 19, 2009
Carlos Cattani, 82, of Monroe, died Wednesday, August 19, 2009, at Atrium Medical Center. He was born in Alausi, Ecuador on August 3, 1927 to parents Carlos and Adela (Rodas) Cattani.Carlos was the owner of Dayton South Auto/Truck Plaza in Franklin for over 30 years. He was very proud of the fact that on April 27, 1990, he became a...