OBITUARIES

Feb 5, 2009

Cathryn Oberschlake, 68, of Middletown, died Thursday, February 5, 2009, at her residence. She was born in Fayette County, Ohio on May 14, 1940 to parents Richard and Edith (Kelly) Croker.She retired from Sorg Paper Company. Mrs. Oberschlake is survived by her husband, Larry Oberschlake; daughter, Melinda (Tom) Hawkins; sons, Martin Oberschlake and Jonathan Oberschlake; sister, Carol (Gene) White; sister-in-law,...

Feb 3, 2009

Thomas W. DiFiore, 50, of Middletown, died Tuesday, February 3, 2009, at Hospice of Blue Ash. He was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on May 21, 1958.Thomas worked as a machinist for Advics Manufacturing. He is survived by his wife, Marsha (Foley) DiFiore; four children Cecillia Kempf, Dexter Gregory, Richard Gregory and Steven Foley; 8 grandchildren; sisters, Donna Sullivan, Barbara (Matthew)...

Jan 29, 2009

Robert M. "Robbie" Takach II, 25, of Middletown, died Thursday, January 29, 2009, at Atrium Medical Center. He was born in Cincinnati on September 18, 1983 to parents Robert M. and Patricia L. (Mitchell) Takach.Robbie worked as a stockman for Kohl's. He is survived by his two children, Brayden Takach and Brooklyn Takach; his father, Rob (Teri) Takach; mother, Patricia...

Jan 27, 2009

Lena L. Fiessinger, 102, of Middletown, died Tuesday, January 27, 2009, at Atrium Medical Center. She was born in Lewis County, Kentucky on September 9, 1906 to parents Jesse and Teressa (Denham) Hamlin.Mrs. Fiessinger is survived by her sons, Donald (JoAnn) Fiessinger, Richard (Carolyn) Fiessinger and David (Betina) Fiessinger; daughters, Dorothy L. Lawson and Margaret E. (Bernard) Segal; 18 grandchildren;...

Jan 26, 2009

Herbert Johnson, of Middletown, went to be with the Lord, Monday, January 26, 2009, from his residence. He was born in Middletown, on December 30th, to parents Dock and Hazel (Romans) Johnson.Herbert worked for Armco Steel Corp. for 35 years, retiring in 1981 as a Benefits Advisor. He served his country in the United States Army during World War II....

Jan 24, 2009

Joan Rich, 64, of Middletown, died Saturday January 24, 2009 at the Atrium Medical Center. She was born February 11, 1944 in Cincinnati to parents Ralph and Irene (Fullenkamp) Hartkemeyer. .Joan was a secretary for Holy Family Parish for 30 years and graduated from Miami University, cum laude. She is survived by; husband Dan Rich, daughter Melissa A. (Alan) Church,...

Jan 24, 2009

Wilda Hoyt, 90, of Middletown, died Saturday, January 24, 2009. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Wallace Hoyt. She is survived by her sons, Sean (Karin) Hoyt and Willard (Susan) Hoyt; daughter, Noreen (Robert) Hoag; 10 grandchildren; and18 great grandchildren.Wilda has been an active member of The Episcopal Church of the Ascension in Middletown for over twenty...

Jan 22, 2009

Donald R. Knell, 67, of Middletown, died Thursday, January 22, 2009, at Atrium Medical Center. He was born in Dayton, on November 16, 1941 to parents Russell T. and Emma Louise (MacLean) Knell.Donald had worked as a line inspector for Ford Motor Company. He was a veteran of the United States Army. He is survived by his first cousins, Ronald...

Jan 21, 2009

Jonathan Richard Gaeke, 24, of Camden, died Wednesday, January 21, 2009. He was born in Kettering on February 7, 1984.Jonathan graduated from Cincinnati Country Day School and attended the American University in Washington D.C. He is survived by his father, Dr. Richard Gaeke; his mother Dr. Mary Ellen Broadstone Gaeke; two brothers, Nicholas (Erin) Gaeke and Brian (Vanessa) Gaeke; his...

Jan 19, 2009

Axel A.W. J. von Busch, 82, of Middletown, died peacefully at home on Monday, January 19, 2009.Born January 23, 1926 in Berlin, Germany, Axel emigrated to the USA in 1954 and moved to Middletown with his family in 1956. He became a U.S. citizen in 1959. Initially he pursued a career in agriculture, then worked as a photoengraver and remained...

Jan 18, 2009

Mary Ellen (Crowe) McIntosh, 69, of Wayne Township, died Sunday, January 18, 2009, at her residence, surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Middletown, on August 28, 1939 to parents Owsley and Margaret (Avery) Crowe.Mary enjoyed being a part of her children's and grandchildren's activities and was a member of Yankee Road Church of God. She is survived...

Jan 17, 2009

Jan 16, 2009

Alleen T. Evans, 93, of Middletown, OH, 45044, died Friday, January 16, 2009, at Atrium Medical Center. She was born in Nicholasville, Kentucky on August 12, 1915 to parents Clint and Nannie (Tout) Cox. She was co-owner of Duff's Café and retired from there in 1985 after 35 years.Mrs. Evans is survived by her daughter, Faye C. (Kenneth) Norris, four...

Jan 13, 2009

Olena Dennin, 84, of Middletown, died Tuesday, January 13, 2009, at Atrium Medical Center. She was born in Morgan County, Kentucky on August 5, 1924 to parents John David and Zona (Easterling) Fultz.Mrs. Dennin was a small parts worker for Monsanto, hiring on in 1958. She is survived by her sons, Carl E. (Rosanne) Dennin III and Darcy G. (Carolyn)...

Jan 12, 2009

Vincent DiNardo, 88, of Middletown, died Monday, January 12, 2009, at Liberty of Middletown. Vincent's parents emigrated to the U.S. and he was born in Middletown, Ohio on December 14, 1920. Two years later, in 1922, his family returned to Italy. When World War II began, international relations between the U.S. and Italy were severed. He was forced to serve...

Jan 11, 2009

Frank Cox, 41, of Madison Township, died Sunday, January 11, 2009, at his residence. He was born in Jacksonville, Florida on November 12, 1967 to parents Bill and Barbara (Williamson) Cox.In addition to his parents he is survived by his daughter, Caitlin A. Cox; two sisters, Marianne (Lee) Cooper and Jennifer (Ray) Balcom; one brother, David Cox; an aunt, Linda...

Jan 10, 2009

Everett L. Shaffer, 80, of Franklin, Ohio passed away after a lengthy illness on Saturday January 10, 2009 at Atrium Medical Center.Mr. Shaffer was preceded in death by his parents Webster and Florence (Stoutenborough) Shaffer and his first wife Betty (Rathbun) Shaffer. He is survived by his loving wife Martha, a sister Eleanor (Shaffer) Pauley of Centerville, niece Carol (Roy)...

Jan 7, 2009

Thomas Dwight Murray, 85, died Wednesday, January 7, 2009, at home. An accomplished advertising executive, professional writer, amateur photographer and private pilot, Murray was born in Middletown on May 1, 1923 to Charles H. and Rose N. Murray. He is survived by his brother, Robert Murray; four children, Cynthia Abramson, Susan Guthrie, David Murray and Piper Murray; and five grandchildren....

Jan 6, 2009

Roseann Willis, 55, of Middletown, died Tuesday, January 6, 2009, at home. She was born in Follansbee, West Virginia on October 24, 1953.Roseann was the Director of Housekeeping for Liberty Retirement Community, formerly Willow Knoll.She is survived by her daughter, Lisa Willis; son, Robert Willis; her mother, Mildred (Baker) Mastroianni; two brothers, James (Vannessa) Young and Lawrence (Tammy) Young; sister,...

Jan 6, 2009

Mary Nell Griffin, 95, daughter of W.R. and Sarah (Myers) Griffin, passed away peacefully at her cottage in Mt. Pleasant Village on Tuesday, January 6, 2009.Miss Griffin was active and involved in her community until the last six months. Her long, rich, productive life included 38 years at Norwood High School (1938-1976) where she taught Phys. Ed., was a student...