Current Obituaries
Barbara Jean Guyler
May 7, 2007
Barbara Jean Guyler, 77, of Middletown, died Monday, May 7, 2007, at Middletown Regional Hospital. She was born in Lebanon, on April 6, 1930 to Oliver and Hazel Mae (Dunham) Frazier. Jean was a longtime employee of First National Bank and was an active member of Holy Family Parish. Mrs. Guyler is survived by two sisters, Janet (Robert) Copeland and...

Lucille D. Wagner
May 3, 2007
Lucille D. Wagner 84, of Middletown died on Thursday May 3, 2007 at Middletown Regional Hospital. She was born in Pittsburgh, PA on May 23, 1922 to Peter and Ann(Grossner) Domenico. Mrs. Wagner was a homemaker, and a member of Zion Lutheran Church.She is survived by two sons, John L. (Carmen) Wagner and James P. ( Kathi) Wagner both of...

Mildred M. Neal
May 3, 2007
Mildred M. Neal, 88, of Middletown, died Thursday, May 3, 2007, at Willow Knoll Retirement Community. She was born in Harrison, Ohio on April 5, 1919 to parents Elmer and Etadorpha (Sherard) Hahn. Mildred was preceded in death by her husband, John A. Neal in 1975; her parents; sister, Virginia Spurgeon; and granddaughter, Tara M. Pharrer.She is survived by one...
George A. Schneidler
May 1, 2007
George A. Schneidler, 90, of Trenton, died Tuesday, May 1, 2007, after a brief illness. He was born in Springfield on January 1, 1917 to parents George F. and Ruth (Gunckle) Schneidler, and lived most of his life in Middletown & Trenton.George graduated from Middletown High School and studied engineering at the University of Cincinnati while working for Armco Steel...
Betty Jean Spicer
Apr 29, 2007
Betty Jean (Berry) Spicer, 71, of Trenton, went home to be with the Lord on April 29, 2007. She was born in Middletown, on June 4, 1935 to parents Frank and Martha (Barker) Berry. Mrs. Spicer was a devoted homemaker and an avid gardener. She leaves behind to cherish her memory, her husband of 53 years, Arnold Spicer; three daughters,...
Justin Andrew Micomonaco
Apr 26, 2007
Justin Andrew Micomonaco died Thursday, April 26, 2007, at the age of 75. Justin was born in Middletown in 1931, where he was a lifelong resident and owner of Micomonaco's Pizza. He worked for Armco Steel Corp for 32 years in the metallurgy lab. He was a member of Holy Family Parish. Justin served in the United States Air Force...

Raymond W. Devinney
Apr 24, 2007
Raymond W. DeVinney, 91, of Middletown, died Tuesday, April 24, 2007, at Kensington Place. He was born in Clymer, Pennsylvania on September 18, 1915 to parents Gawin and Rosabelle (Lyons) DeVinney. Mr. DeVinney worked as a truck driver for North American Van Lines. Raymond is survived by four children, James DeVinney, Audrey Stayrook, Timothy DeVinney, and Linda Bilunka; a sister,...
Russell J. Claus Sr.
Apr 22, 2007
Russell J. Claus, Sr., 76, of Middletown, died Sunday, April 22, 2007, at Dayton V.A. Hospital. He was born in Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania on February 7, 1931 to parents George and Pauline (Kassek) Claus. Mr. Claus worked for General Electric for 33 years, retiring in 1988. He was a veteran of the United States Army, serving during the Korean Conflict....
Edith Horn
Apr 19, 2007
Edith Horn, 90, of Middletown, died Thursday, April 19, 2007, at Mt. Pleasant Retirement Village. She was born in Menifee County, Kentucky on August 29, 1916 to parents Perry and Mary (Botts) Wells. Mrs. Horn was a homemaker and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, aunt, & sister. She is survived by three sons, Tom (Bonnie) Horn and Richard (Gail)...

Carl E. Heaberlin
Apr 17, 2007
Carl E. “Tebby” Heaberlin, CTC USN (Retired), 81, of Trenton, died Tuesday, April 17, 2007, at his residence. He was born in Prichard, West Virginia on March 16, 1926 to parents Carl W. and Emily (Morrow) Heaberlin. Carl was a retired Navy veteran, serving with the Security Group. Mr. Heaberlin is survived by his wife, Mildred Marie (Lovins) Heaberlin; one...
Anthony J. Stugmyer
Apr 16, 2007
Anthony J. Stugmyer, 80, of Middletown, died Monday, April 16, 2007, at Middletown Regional Hospital. He was born in Middletown, on January 29, 1927 to Joseph and Anna (Stepanik) Stugmyer. Tony was a veteran of the United States Navy, serving during World War II and the Korean Conflict, and member of the D.A.V. He was also a member of Holy...
Wayne C. Sorrell
Apr 16, 2007
Wayne C. Sorrell, 72, of Franklin Township, died Monday, April 16, 2007, at Hospice of Dayton. He was born in Middletown, on October 6, 1934 to parents Curtis M. and Eva (Couch) Sorrell. Wayne was a 32nd degree Mason and member of Lincoln Lodge #693 F. & A.M. He was also a member of Scottish Rite Valley of Dayton, Antioch...
Joseph M. Newton
Apr 15, 2007
Joseph M. Newton, 82, of Monroe, died Sunday, April 15, 2007, at Mt. Pleasant Retirement Village. He was born in Hillsboro, on September 15, 1924 to parents Myron Floyd and Margaret (Lemmons) Newton. Mr. Newton was a graduate of Middletown High School and Miami University and worked for Crystal Tissue for 43 years. He was a World War II veteran...

Robert 'Moose' Halcomb
Apr 13, 2007
Robert “Moose” Halcomb, 71, of Monroe, died on April 13, 2007, at Middletown Regional Hospital. He was born in Annville, Kentucky on November 27, 1935 to parents Everett and Beulah (Dunnigan) Halcomb. Moose worked in sales for Williamson Company heating & air conditioning for 30 years, retiring in 1990. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force. He...
Pauline Warrens
Apr 11, 2007
Pauline Warrens, 79, of Amherst, died Wednesday, April 11, 2007, at New Life Hospice, following a lengthy illness. She was an Amherst resident since 1999, moving from Wellington, where she had lived since 1965. She was born in Chavies, Kentucky on December 21, 1927 to parents William and Ellen (Napier) Howard. Pauline was a custodian for Wellington Exempted Village Schools...

John Everett Norvell
Apr 10, 2007
John Everett Norvell, 68, of Middletown, died Tuesday, April 10, 2007, at Kensington Place. He was born in Middletown, on December 3, 1938 to parents John F. and Beulah Mae (Hibbard) Norvell. Mr. Norvell has no immediate survivors.Graveside Service will be held Friday, April 13, 2007 at 10:00 AM at Woodhill Cemetery in Franklin. Funeral Home: Wilson-Schramm-Spaulding 3805 Roosevelt Blvd....
Hazel R. Shatto
Apr 7, 2007
Hazel Ruth (Hall) Shatto, 90, of The Gables of Middletown, passed away Saturday, April 7, 2007, at Hawthorn Glen Senior Living Campus. She was born in Powell County, Kentucky on April 10, 1916 to parents William S. and Lieudisa (Sparks) Hall, and moved to Middletown when she was 7 years old. Hazel worked for Middletown School System, in the cafeteria...
Donna E. Rich
Apr 4, 2007
Donna E. Rich, 73, of Middletown, died on Wednesday, April 4, 2007, at Willow Knoll Retirement Community. She was born in Hamilton on February 15, 1934 to William and Eleanora (Dornberger) Curtis. Mrs. Rich was a member of Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church in Monroe and theYoung At Hearts Club at Holy Family Parish. She is survived by, one...

Eloise Souder Davis
Apr 4, 2007
Eloise Souder Davis, 89, of Monroe, died Wednesday, April 4, 2007, at Middletown Regional Hospital. She was born in Fostoria, Ohio on August 4, 1917 to parents Harry and Bessie (DeWald) Souder. Eloise worked as an administrative assistant for the Federal Government for 30 years. Eloise is survived by a sister, Wanda Lou Benninghoff; three brothers, Edward Souder, Lowell (Barbara)...
Elizabeth Gayhart
Apr 3, 2007
Elizabeth “Liz” (Presta) Gayhart, 64, of Middletown died on April 3, 2007, at her residence. She was born in Middletown on October 12, 1942 to parents John and Lucille (Nickell) Presta. Mrs. Gayhart was a dispatcher for the Butler County Sheriff's Office for 17 years, retiring in 1999. She was a member of Edgewood Baptist Church. She is survived by...