Current Obituaries
Claire L. Ansberry
Dec 30, 2023
Claire L. Ansberry, 89, of Trenton, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 30, 2023 at her home. She was born in North Vernon, Indiana on November 2, 1934 to her parents, Homer & Loretta (Miller) Ogden.
Claire had worked as a 4th grade teacher in the Edgewood City Schools for 17 years where she enjoyed spending time with her students....
Constance A. "Connie" Clevenger
Dec 29, 2023
Constance A. “Connie” Clevenger, 82, passed away at her residence on Friday, December 29, 2023. She was born on December 21, 1941 in Middletown to John Louis & Mary Elizabeth (Shyers) Neu.
Connie received her Master’s Degree in Nursing and worked as a Nurse for over 40 years.
She was preceded in death by her parents; and a brother,...
L. Bruce Barnes, DDS
Dec 28, 2023
Bruce Barnes, 93, Monroe, passed away peacefully in his sleep December 28, 2023. His devoted wife of 70 years, Neila, and daughter were with him in the end. A long-time resident of Middletown, Bruce and his wife moved to Mt. Pleasant Retirement Community in 2012.
Born March 12, 1930 in Columbus, Ohio, Bruce grew up and attended public schools....
Mary Kathleen Menninger
Dec 27, 2023
Mary Kathleen “Kate, Kathy” (Cameron) Menninger, age 81, of Trenton, Ohio entered peacefully into eternal rest at Ohio’s Hospice of Butler & Warren Counties on Wednesday, December 27, 2023 (the Feast of St. John the Evangelist in the Octave of Christmas) well-fortified by her lifelong deep, abiding Catholic faith. Born October 23, 1942 to Francis and Mary Cameron of...
Kathleen Hendrixson
Dec 27, 2023
Kathleen "Kathy" Hendrixson, 67, of Monroe, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, December 27, 2023 at her home. She was born in Cincinnati on June 2, 1956 to parents, James and Esther Marie (Kilburn) Keene, both of whom preceded her in death.
Kathy had worked as an administrative assistant in both the education and retail industries. She loved going to...
Coleen L. Begley
Dec 24, 2023
Coleen L. Begley, 90, of Middletown, passed away on Sunday, December 24, 2023 at home, surrounded by the love of her family. She was born in Allais, Kentucky on October 11, 1933, the daughter of John and Molly (Boggs) Gross.
Coleen graduated from Hazard High School in Kentucky. She was a woman of strong faith, who enjoyed gospel music...
Richard L. Barnette Sr.
Dec 23, 2023
Richard Lee Barnette Sr., 76, of Camden, Ohio was sadly taken from this Earth at 6:17 p.m. on December 23rd 2023. Richard was born in Frenchburg, Kentucky on April 13th 1947 to Orbie Denzil Barnette and Opal Lee Klatt Barnette.
Richard is survived by his five children, Noel (Jeff) Barnette Norman, Tiffany (David) Dinn, Joel (Emily) Barnette and Richard...
Douglas E. Leppich
Dec 23, 2023
Douglas E. Leppich, 79, of Middletown, passed away on Saturday, December 23, 2023 at Ohio's Hospice of Butler & Warren Counties. He was born in Sioux Falls, South Dakota on April 12, 1944, to parents, Paul Edward and Gladys Irene (Andersen) Leppich.
Doug had worked in the mortgage division of PNC Bank, retiring in 2012.
Doug loved his family...
Michael P. Ploetz
Dec 19, 2023
Michael Paul Ploetz, age 75, of Middletown, Ohio passed away on December 19, 2023, peacefully at home surrounded by his family. He was born on April 12, 1948 in Mariemont, Ohio, the son of Robert and Jean (Peter) Ploetz.
Mike attended Brunnerdale Seminary High School in Canton, Ohio and received a BA degree from Saint Joseph College in...
Joseph C. Brown
Dec 16, 2023
Joseph Curtis Brown, 68, of Middletown, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, December 16, 2023 at his residence. He was born in Cincinnati on February 12, 1955 to parents, Joseph and Minnie Marie (Miller) Brown, both of whom preceded him in death.
Joe was always an entrepreneur, and known to many in the area as the owner/operator of Joe's Mojo...
Raymond F. Witte
Dec 16, 2023
Raymond F. Witte passed away peacefully on December 16, 2023. Ray was born in Richmond, Indiana on October 16, 1942 to Raymond E. Witte & Ruth M. Shanahan Witte.
He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 59 years Darlene A. Olson Witte. Devoted father to RaeAnne Witte, Jeffrey (Vicki) Witte, & Thomas (Ginna) Witte. Cherished...
Michael J. Sennett
Dec 13, 2023
Michael J. Sennett, 57, of Middletown, died on December 13, 2023, at Hospice of Southwest Ohio. He was born on March 15, 1966, in Middletown, OH to William and Patsy (White) Sennett.
Michael graduated from Fenwick High School in 1984 and received an accounting degree from Wright State University. He was an accountant for The City of Cincinnati. Michael...
Shannon K. Craycraft
Dec 12, 2023
Shannon Craycraft, 48, of Middletown, passed away on Tuesday, December 12, 2023 at Miami Valley Hospital. She was born in Middletown on April 1, 1975 to parents, Henry "Hank" and Mary "Molly" (Sullivan) Craycraft.
Shannon had a brilliant mind and loved math and science, which made her job as a corrosion chemist in the steel industry a perfect fit....
Ronald J. Hallee
Dec 11, 2023
Ronald J. Hallee, passed away on Monday, December 11, 2023 at his home. He was born in Waterville, Maine on August 15, 1945 to Conrad and Yvonne (Grenier) Hallee.
He graduated from Waterville High School, attended Kents Hill and graduated from Thomas College with a degree in Business. Ron played hockey in Waterville, Kents Hills and Boston University. He...
Adam Michael Osborne
Dec 10, 2023
Adam Michael Osborne, 38, of Middletown, passed away on Sunday, December 10, 2023. He was born in Kettering on October 14, 1985.
Adam graduated from Middletown High School and attended Shawnee State University in Portsmouth, Ohio. Following college he completed Army Reserve basic training and AIT training. Adam had a love of the outdoors and spent many years in...
Suzanne Harris
Dec 9, 2023
Suzanne "Sue" Lawrence Harris passed away on December 9, 2023 following a brief illness. Sue was preceded in death by her parents, James and Dorothy (Reiner) Lawrence; her husband of 62 years, Robert Leslie and sister, Pat Hathaway. She is survived by her son, Jim (Kathy) Harris of Middletown; daughter, Pam (Steve) Crawford of Cumming, GA; and sister, Kay...
Delores Hatfield
Dec 3, 2023
Delores Hatfield, 87, of Franklin Township, passed away on Sunday, December 3, 2023 at Atrium Medical Center. She was born in Middletown on July 15, 1936 to parents, Clarence and Linnie (Dyehouse) McGill.
Delores devoted her time to making a loving home where family and friends would always feel welcome, and she enjoyed decorating her home and tending to...
Charles E. Rau
Dec 3, 2023
Charles “C” Rau, 85, died peacefully in his home surrounded by loving family on December 3, 2023. Charles was born on May 25, 1938 in Middletown, OH to Fred L and Carrie Newlin Rau. He graduated from Middletown High school, class of 1956. Charles, known to friends as “C, Chuck, Charlie, Chester, and Chuckles” built his life and grew...
Florella Randall
Dec 1, 2023
Florella "Flo" Randall, 91 of Middletown passed away on Friday, December 1, 2023 at Arlington Pointe. She was born on February 9, 1932 in Middletown to Arlie B. & Ida Rebecca (Madden) Adkins.
Flo worked for 29 years at Middletown High School as a Secretary in the Athletic Department, retiring in 1994. She was the Founder and Chairperson of Light...
Pauline R. Sorrell-Miller
Nov 29, 2023
Pauline R. Sorrell - Miller, 94, of Middletown, passed away at Bickford of Middletown on November 29th. She was born July 20, 1929 in Middletown, Ohio to Corolus and Lizzie (Havens) Chaney.
Pauline worked at Sorrell's Groceries and was co-owner / operator of Steel City Restaurant. She was a member of and held various positions at the American Legion...
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