Current Obituaries
Gary L. Cooper
Jul 7, 2009
Gary L. Cooper, 74, of Madison Township, died Tuesday, July 7, 2009, at Atrium Medical Center. He was born in Caney, Kentucky on June 5, 1935 to parents Jerry and Myrtle (Morris) Cooper.Gary was a builder and roofer for 40 years. He proudly served his country in the United States Air Force. He was a 30 year member of the...
Timothy W. Peters
Jul 6, 2009
Timothy W. Peters, 56, of Monroe, died Monday, July 6, 2009. He was born in Middletown on August 21, 1952 to parents Bruce Lynn and Dorothy (Clemmer) Peters Sr.Tim enjoyed traveling, scuba diving and fine foods. He is survived by his daughter, Jeni (fiancé Josh Lorenz) Peters; brothers, Bruce L. (Glenda) Peters Jr. and Michael (Janice) Peters; and numerous loving...
Carolyn V. Kelly
Jul 6, 2009
Carolyn V. Kelly, 86, of Middletown, died Monday, July 6, 2009, at Atrium Medical Center. She was born in Dexter, New York on July 13, 1922 to parents Ira and Ada (Parker) Carter.Carolyn worked as a secretary for Harry A. Finkelman Realty and Insurance for over 50 years. Mrs. Kelly is survived by her son, David M. (Rick Bronson) Kelly;...

Carolyn S. Kilbarger
Jul 5, 2009
Carolyn S. Kilbarger, 64, of Madison Township, died Sunday, July 5, 2009, at Atrium Medical Center. She was born in Middletown on June 9, 1945 to parents Fred and Juanita (Spencer) Olinger.Carolyn had worked at Meijer for 10 years. She was a member of Stratford Heights Church of God. Mrs. Kilbarger is survived by her husband, Ronald A. Kilbarger; sons,...
Robert R. Wells
Jul 5, 2009
Robert R. “Bob” Wells, 76, of Middletown, died Sunday, July 5, 2009, at his residence. He was born in Middletown on October 18, 1932 to parents Reese and Eva (Baker) Wells.He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Nancy J. (Back) Wells; two daughters, Pamela (Gary) Reardon and Connie (Jim) Wells-Smith; grandchildren, Logan Reardon, Lindsey Reardon and Stephanie Reardon;...

Catherine J. Martin
Jul 3, 2009
Catherine J. Martin, 88, of Trenton, died Friday, July 3, 2009, at her residence. She was born in Middletown, Ohio on August 13, 1920 to parents Louis and Mary (Jezik) Gaston.She is survived by three sons, Bill (Carol) Martin, Jim (Sandy) Martin and John (Georgia) Martin; a daughter, Kathryn (Mark) Meyer, 15 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Tina (Jim)...
David Norwood Habig
Jun 30, 2009
David Norwood Habig, 70, of Middletown, passed away Tuesday, June 30, 2009, at University Hospital in Cincinnati. He was born in Middletown on February 26, 1939, the son of Paul & Edith Habig. He worked for First National Bank, then operated Habig's Landscaping. In 1978 he worked for ORKIN Pest Control and became the National Training Director. In 1999 he...
Jesse Clay Wills
Jun 30, 2009
Jesse Clay Wills, a longtime resident of the Monroe/Middletown area, died Tuesday, June 30, 2009, at Rittenhouse Senior Living of Middletown. He was born in Salt Lick, Kentucky on January 29, 1919 to parents Floyd and Clara (Downs) Wills. He had four sisters and three brothers. Paul Wills of Middletown, Ruby Purvis of Gratis, Delores Kissick of Salt Lick, and...
Susan E. Duane
Jun 29, 2009
Susan Duane, 46, of Middletown, died Monday, June 29, 2009, at her residence. She was born in Middletown on December 7, 1962 to parents Thomas and Donna (Wardlow) Abell.She is survived by her husband, Dan Duane; children, Adam Duane, Diane Duane and Danielle Duane; father, Thomas Abell; mother Donna (Harley) Gomia; sisters, Vicky (Bill) Jamison and Lisa (Larry) Foley; her...

Estelle Mcdonald
Jun 24, 2009
Estelle McDonald, 94, of Otterbein-Lebanon Retirement Community, died Wednesday, June 24, 2009, at Atrium Medical Center. She was born in Huntington County, Indiana on August 29, 1914 to parents James Weldon and Ona (Jones) Blevins.Estelle was the owner of five hair salons over the years, locally in Miamisburg and Dayton before moving to Florida where she had one in Archer...
David J Kittel
Jun 20, 2009
Kittel, David J. David J. Kittel, 70, of Middletown, died Saturday, June 20, 2009, at home. He was born in Middletown on November 16, 1938 to parents Norbert and Mary Ann (Klamo) Kittel.Mr. Kittel is survived by his sons, James (Melissa) Kittel and David J. (Tammie) Kittel, Jr.; sister, Mary (Douglas) Cox; grandchildren, James D. Kittel II, Emily & Courtney...
Ann Farrell Bidwell
Jun 20, 2009
Ann Farrell Bidwell of Middletown, Ohio passed peacefully Saturday, June 20, 2009 in her home surrounded by those she loved most, her beloved husband and family. She was born in Old Forge, PA. on April 18, 1925 to parents John and Genevieve (Klink) Farrell.Ann was a graduate of The Julliard School of Music in New York City and was a...
Marvin L Ricke
Jun 19, 2009
Ricke, Marvin Marvin Ricke, 74, of Trenton, died Friday, June 19, 2009, at Atrium Medical Center. He was born in Medicine Lodge, Kansas on March 18, 1935 to parents Nicholas and Thresia (Ditgen) Ricke.Marvin served his country in the United States Army. Mr. Ricke retired from Aeronca, he was a past president of the Trenton Knothole, a longtime member of...

Evelyn H. Pierson
Jun 17, 2009
Pierson, Evelyn H. Evelyn H. Pierson, 87, of Middletown, died Wednesday, June 17, 2009, at Atrium Medical Center. She was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on February 9, 1922 to parents Leo and Geneva (Barry) Blanken.Mrs. Pierson is survived by her Sons, Jim (Becky) Pierson, Gary (Vickie) Pierson; Daughters, Tari (Rex) Stupp, Judy (Wayne) Decaires and Brothers, Jerry Blanken, Alvin Blanken,...

Craig F. Heinle
Jun 15, 2009
Heinle, Craig F. Craig F. Heinle, 60, of Middletown, died Monday, June 15, 2009, at Hospice of Hamilton. He was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on December 19, 1948 to parents Frederick C. and Esther B. (Buchholz) Heinle.Mr. Heinle was an officer for the Middletown Police Dept.Mr. Heinle is survived by his wife, Barbara Schneider; Son, Eric (Shelly) Heinle; Daughters, Wendy...

Russell D. Muncie
Jun 14, 2009
Russell D. Muncie, 79, of Middletown, died Sunday, June 14, 2009, at Hospice of Dayton. He was born in Morgan County, Kentucky on February 20, 1930 to parents Bruce and Susie (Cox) Muncie.Mr. Muncie was a founding member of St. Francis Episcopal Church. He served his country in the United States Army retiring as a Sergeant Major and then worked...
John P. Bohley
Jun 13, 2009
John P. Bohley, 93, of Monroe, died Saturday, June 13, 2009, at Mt. Pleasant Retirement Village. He was born in Brooklyn, New York on June 30, 1915 to parents Peter and Charlotte (Thomas) Bohley. Mr. Bohley worked for the US Postal service for 16 years, was a volunteer at Otterbein Retirement Village, a member of Lifeway Christian Church and served...
Frank A. Lengyel
Jun 13, 2009
Frank A. Lengyel, 80, of Middletown, died Saturday, June 13, 2009, at Atrium Medical Center. He was born in Middletown, Ohio on May 5, 1929 to parents Joseph and Susie (Slezak) Lengyel. Frank was a member of Holy Family Parish - Holy Trinity Church, and had been a Plumber with Meeker Plumbing Company. Mr. Lengyel is survived by his Daughters,...

William J. Sites
Jun 10, 2009
William J. Sites, 80, of Middletown, died Wednesday, June 10, 2009, at Hospice of Dayton. He was born in Kitts Hill, Ohio on December 4, 1928 to parents John and Ethel (Jordan) Sites.William worked as an inspector for General Motors for 43 years, retiring in 1993. He served his country in the United States Army during the Korean War and...
Marie C. Armbruster
Jun 6, 2009
Marie Catherine Armbruster, 82, of Middletown, died Saturday, June 6, 2009, at Sycamore Glen Health Center. She was born in Trenton on September 21, 1926 to parents John W. and Myrtle M. (Miller) Schrock.Marie was co-owner of Armbruster's Hardware Store in Trenton. She enjoyed bowling and was a volunteer for MRDD. Mrs. Armbruster is survived by four children, Frederick Armbruster,...