OBITUARIES

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Everett L Shaffer

Everett L Shaffer

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)...

Thomas D. Murray

Thomas D. Murray

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....

Roseann Willis

Roseann Willis

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,...

Mary Nell Griffin

Mary Nell Griffin

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...

Jay  Guilfoyle

Jay Guilfoyle

Jan 4, 2009

Andrew "Jay" Guilfoyle, 22, of Charlotte, North Carolina, died Sunday, January 4, 2009. He was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on May 31, 1986 to parents Scott and Jill (McMann) Guilfoyle.Jay graduated December 20, 2008 from the University of North Carolina, Charlotte with his bachelor's degree in marketing. He was working for TIAA-CREF in Charlotte. Jay enjoyed sports, was a fan...

Albert V. Nori

Albert V. Nori

Jan 3, 2009

Albert V. Nori, 77, of Middletown, died Saturday, January 3, 2009, at Hospice of Dayton. He was born in Wilson, Pennsylvania on February 4, 1931 to parents Emanuel and Mary (Sanutelli) Nori.Mr. Nori was a professional musician, playing trumpet with the Blue Wisp Big Band in Cincinnati for 29 years, and he taught music at Seven Mile School and Fenwick...

Eleanor Mcmahon

Eleanor Mcmahon

Dec 30, 2008

Eleanor Elizabeth (Hamm) McMahon, 96 of Monroe, died Tuesday December 30, 2008 at Mt. Pleasant Retirement Community. She was born June 21, 1912 in Beloit, Wisconsin to parents John and Jennie (Swatek) Hamm.Mrs. McMahon was a nurse and co-owned Hose Flower Shop.Eleanor is survived by a stepdaughter Joanne Brooks and many nieces and nephews.She was preceded in death by her...

Horace 'Gene' Perry

Horace 'Gene' Perry

Dec 29, 2008

Horace "Gene" Perry, 77, of Richmond, Indiana, died Monday, December 29, 2008, at his residence. He was born in Middletown, Ohio on May 29, 1931 to parents Clarence and Elsie (Wells) Perry.Gene worked for the City of Long Beach, California as a superintendent of Building Services for 20 years, retiring in 1980. He served his country in the United States...

William C. Church

William C. Church

Dec 24, 2008

William C. Church, 83, of Middletown, died Wednesday, December 24, 2008, at Atrium Medical Center. He was born in Ashland, Kentucky on September 25, 1925 to parents William R. and Martha Jane (Borders) Church.Mr. Church served his country in the United States Navy during World War II and was a life member of VFW #3809. He worked for General Electric...

Rosemary A. Huntsbarger

Rosemary A. Huntsbarger

Dec 24, 2008

Rosemary A. Huntsbarger, 84, of Middletown, died Wednesday, December 24, 2008, at Hillspring of Springboro. She was born in Middletown, on November 26, 1924, to parents Orland and Ada (Pierson) Harkrader.Rosemary worked as a realtor for Tony Tenore Inc and was formerly a member of the Middletown Area Board of Realtors. She was a member of Holy Family Parish and...

Diana L. Lowe

Diana L. Lowe

Dec 20, 2008

Diana L. Lowe 67, of Carlisle, Ohio passed away peacefully at her residence on Saturday December 20, 2008 following a brief illness. She was born in Dayton, Ohio an Dec. 14, 1941 to parents David & Frances ( Stachler) Knipfer. She has resided in Carlisle for the last 38 years. She was a beautiful lady not only from the outward...

Harold L.  Gainey

Harold L. Gainey

Dec 19, 2008

Harold L. Gainey, 82, of West Carrolton, OH went to be with the Lord on Friday, December 19, 2008, at Hospice of Dayton. He was born in Chester, S. Carolina on December 21, 1925 to parents Fred and Rebecca (James) Gainey. Harold worked for the City of Middletown for many years. He served his country in the United States Air...

Stanley T. Wagers

Stanley T. Wagers

Dec 19, 2008

Stanley T. Wagers, 88, of Middletown, died Friday, December 19, 2008, at Garden Manor Retirement Village. He was born in Irvine, Kentucky on October 10, 1920 to parents Beverly T. and Bessie (Ball) Wagers.Mr. Wagers served his country in the United States Navy during World War II and the Korean War. He was a Pearl Harbor Survivor. He was a...

George E. Trumpore

George E. Trumpore

Dec 19, 2008

George E. Trumpore, 83, of Monroe, died Friday, December 19, 2008, at Atrium Medical Center. He was born in Huntington Mills, Pennsylvania on March 31, 1925 to parents Jesse Bowman and Violet Ladietia (Holmes) Trumpore.Mr. Trumpore served his country in the United States Navy during WWII. He came to Monroe in 2000. He was a member of the Dial Radio...

Walter Scott Callahan

Walter Scott Callahan

Dec 18, 2008

Walter Scott Callahan, 47 of Milford Township died on Thursday at his residence. He was born Middletown on Oct. 7, 1961 to John Paul and Sherry (Kramer) Callahan. He served in the US Army and had worked in the construction industry.He is survived by his father John Paul Callahan, two sisters Karen Sue Bowling, Cindy ( Jimmy) Pennington, three brothers...

J.C. Bentley

J.C. Bentley

Dec 17, 2008

J.C. Bentley, 70, of Trenton, died Wednesday, December 17, 2008, at Atrium Medical Center. He was born in Litt Carr, Kentucky on May 26, 1938 to parents William H. and Oda B. (Breeding) Bentley.JC was the owner of Bentley's Auto Service for 31 years, retiring in 2006. He served his country in the United States Army and was a member...

Ruth H. Wilson

Ruth H. Wilson

Dec 16, 2008

Ruth H. Wilson, 90, of Middletown, died Tuesday, December 16, 2008, at Atrium Medical Center. She was born in Middletown on December 6, 1918 to parents Sam and Jessie (Miller) Henderson.Ruth was a member of Christ United Methodist Church. She is survived by her sons, Kevin (Debby) Wilson and Myron Wilson; sister, Betty Henderson; and grandchildren, Aubrey Wilson and Mallory...

Willis Daniel Leforce

Willis Daniel Leforce

Dec 14, 2008

Willis Daniel LeForce, better known as Bud, passed peacefully at his home on Sunday, December 14, 2008, with his family at his side. He was born in Corbin, Kentucky on April 11, 1922, the last of eleven children, to Elijah and Mary Virginia (Payne) LeForce.He was a loving and devoted husband, father and grandfather. He worked several places during his...

Deborah M Fields

Deborah M Fields

Dec 11, 2008

Deborah M. (Liska) Fields, 59, of Trenton, passed away Thursday, December 11, 2008. She was born in Akron, Ohio on September 9, 1949.She is survived by her three daughters, Tina Otto, Sarah Fields and Kristy Fields; three grandchildren, Hayley, Cheyenne and Brady; as well as a sister, two brothers and nieces and nephews.Deborah had a loving, cheerful, selfless personality that...

Carlos E. Sohrenssen

Carlos E. Sohrenssen

Dec 10, 2008

Carlos E. Sohrenssen, 82, of Middletown, died Wednesday, December 10, 2008, at Butler County Care Facility. He was born in Rose Farm, Ohio on June 4, 1926 to parents Carl Roman and Florence (Stalling) Sohrenssen.Mr. Sohrenssen was a lifelong resident of Logan Ave. in Middletown. He had worked for Dietz Towing and was an Army veteran of World War II....

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