OBITUARIES

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Mary Adelaide Thornberry

Mary Adelaide Thornberry

Jul 12, 2006

Mary Adelaide Thornberry, 87, of Middletown, died Wednesday, July 12, 2006, at Garden Manor Retirement Village. She was born in Sawyerville, Illinois on September 23, 1918 to parents Giuseppe “Joseph” and Sylvia (Casari) Peroglio. Mary resided at the Excello Mobile Home Park for 10 years. She was a member of the Gratis United Methodist Church. Mary is survived by several...

Michael A. Fiessinger

Michael A. Fiessinger

Jul 10, 2006

Michael A. Fiessinger, 51, of Middletown, died Monday, July 10, 2006, at his residence. He was born in Middletown, on September 18, 1954, to parents Donald and JoAnn (Cannoy) Fiessinger. Michael graduated from Bishop Fenwick High School in 1972. He attended both I.T.T. in Dayton and Southern Ohio College. He enjoyed the outdoors and camping anywhere. He was loved by...

Deaner Hollenbaugh

Deaner Hollenbaugh

Jul 9, 2006

Deaner Hollenbaugh, 86, of Middletown, died Sunday, July 9, 2006, at Middletown Regional Hospital. He was born in Germantown, on September 10, 1919 to parents Harvey and Maud (Izor) Hollenbaugh. Mr. Hollenbaugh worked as a turn foreman for Armco Steel Corporation, retiring in 1982 after 37 years of service. He served his country in the United States Army during World...

Julia Ann Mobley

Julia Ann Mobley

Jul 8, 2006

Julia Ann Mobley, 32, of Trenton, died Saturday July 8, 2006 at Christ Hospital in Cincinnati. She was born November 3, 1973 in Middletown. Julia attended the Liberty Center and loved spending time with her family.She is survived by her parents John and Janet (Gall) Mobley of Trenton, sister Jennifer (Scott) Ozebek of Columbus, brother James Mobley and sister Jessica...

Larry D. Birch

Larry D. Birch

Jul 5, 2006

Larry D. Birch, 56, of Middletown, died Wednesday July 5, 2006, at his residence. He was born in Middletown on October 29, 1949 to parents Millard E. “Mack” Birch and Mary L. (Campbell) Birch Jackson. Larry is survived by his wife of 35 years, Debbie L.(Richmond) Birch; three sons, Larry Wayne Birch, Dusty Dale Birch, and Anthony “Tony” (Misty) Birch;...

Gene 'Tom' Sawyer

Gene 'Tom' Sawyer

Jul 5, 2006

Gene T. “Tom” Sawyer, 67, of Middletown, died Wednesday, July 5, 2006, at Middletown Regional Hospital. He was born in Raleigh, North Carolina on February 8, 1939 to parents Kholas and Myrtle (Hassell) Sawyer. Tom retired from the United States Army after 20 years, having served in Vietnam where he earned the Vietnam Service Medal, Bronze Star Medal, and Republic...

Harold W. Newcomb

Harold W. Newcomb

Jul 3, 2006

Harold W. Newcomb, 85, of Middletown, died on July 3, 2006, at The Gables At Middletown. He was born in Franklin, on August 8, 1920 to parents Clifford and Gertrude (Smith) Newcomb. Mr. Newcomb worked as a gas house operator for Armco Steel Corporation, retiring in 1981 after 30 years of service. He was a veteran of the United States...

William J. Benkert Iii

William J. Benkert Iii

Jul 1, 2006

William J. Benkert III, 56, of Middletown, died Saturday July 1, 2006, at his residence. He was born in Akron, on August 23, 1949 to parents William J. and Martha (Goubeaux) Benkert Jr. He spent most of his childhood in Greenville, Ohio, prior to joining the military. Bill served his country in the United States Air Force from November 1968...

Buell J. Reed

Buell J. Reed

Jun 25, 2006

Buell J. Reed, 82, of Monroe, died Sunday, June 25, 2006, at Hawthorn Glen Senior Living Campus. He was born in Pike County, Ohio on February 21, 1924 to parents Joseph and Virginia (Blanton) Reed. Mr. Reed served his country as a medic in the United States Army during World War II, where he served overseas in France. He worked...

Joan Schneider Strain

Joan Schneider Strain

Jun 25, 2006

Joan Schneider Strain, 78, of Middletown, died Sunday, June 25, 2006, at Middletown Regional Hospital. She was born in Monroe on June 26, 1927 to Robert and Maude (Sheehan) Wise. Joan had lived in Middletown since 1954 and worked as an administrative assistant for Bob´s Truck Service. She also worked for the Mental Health Center and as a teacher´s assistant...

C. Walter Beattie

C. Walter Beattie

Jun 21, 2006

C. Walter Beattie, 92, formerly of Monroe, died on June 21, 2006, in Warrenton, Virginia. He was born in Alexandria, Virginia on November 11, 1913 to parents Charles Walter and Ada (Butler) Beattie. Mr. Beattie was a 1937 graduate of the University of Illinois. He worked as a metallurgical engineer for Armco Steel Corporation, retiring in 1977 after 40 years...

Mary Ann Rieselman

Mary Ann Rieselman

Jun 19, 2006

Mary Ann Rieselman, 55, of Middletown, died Monday, June 19, 2006, at Middletown Regional Hospital. She was born in Middletown, on September 11, 1950 to parents Arturo and Maria (Volpe) Capaldo. Mary Ann was a very caring person who loved her family, friends, and her cats. She enjoyed cooking Italian food. Mrs. Rieselman is survived by her husband, Edward J....

Joe Michael Manning

Joe Michael Manning

Jun 18, 2006

Joe Michael Manning, 33, of Middletown, went to heaven at 5:05 AM, Sunday, June 18, 2006, on Father’s Day, at Miami Valley Hospital. Joe attended John XXIII elementary school and was a graduate of Middletown High School, lettering in Varsity soccer. Joe was very proud to be a veteran of the United States Army, where he served in the 82nd...

Thomas L. Strait

Thomas L. Strait

Jun 18, 2006

Thomas L. Strait, 75, of Middletown, died Sunday, June 18, 2006, at his residence. He was born in Middletown, on May 31, 1931 to parents Chelcie Leo and Harriet Doris (Boxwell) Strait. Tom was a 1949 graduate of Middletown High School, where he was the senior class president. He went on to graduate from Yale University in 1953 with a...

Lynn E. Hurte

Lynn E. Hurte

Jun 14, 2006

Lynn E. Hurte, 88, of Middletown, died Wednesday June 14, 2006, at Willow Knoll Retirement Community. He was born in Madison County, Kentucky on February 1, 1918 to parents Frank and Fannie (Ross) Hurte. Mr. Hurte worked as a welder for Armco Steel Corporation for 32 years, retiring in 1980. He served his country in the United States Army during...

Elizabeth 'Libby Rukavina

Elizabeth 'Libby Rukavina

Jun 8, 2006

Elizabeth “Libby” Rukavina, 92, of Middletown, died Thursday June 8, 2006, at Garden Manor Retirement Village. She was born in Monroe, on February 21, 1914 to parents Frank and Jessie (Hiteshue) Wagner. Libby was a graduate of Monroe High School and worked as a waitress at The Meadows Restaurant. She was always loving and kind and will be missed by...

Elianna N. Sherrick

Elianna N. Sherrick

Jun 7, 2006

Elianna “Ellie” Nikole Sherrick, infant daughter of Jeffrey & Angela (Craig) Sherrick, of Trenton, died Wednesday, June 7, 2006, at Cincinnati Children´s Hospital Medical Center. She was born in Dayton on October 4, 2005. In addition to her parents, Ellie is survived by her grandmother, Joy Sherrick of Middletown; grandfather, David Craig of Franklin; grandmother, Judy (Larry) Carr of Middletown;...

Mary A. Kremer

Mary A. Kremer

Jun 7, 2006

Mary A. Mislovich Kremer, 83, of Middletown, died Wednesday, June 7, 2006, at her residence. She was born in Middletown on June 19, 1922 to Arnold and Anna (Karovich) Mislovich. Mrs. Kremer was a member of Holy Family Parish - St. John´s Church and the Ladies Society. Mary is survived by her husband of 59 years, Aloysius T. Kremer; a...

James 'Slick' Cope

James 'Slick' Cope

Jun 3, 2006

James “Slick” Cope, 79, of Middletown, died Saturday, June 3, 2006, at Middletown Regional Hospital. He was born in Greenfield, Ohio on January 28, 1927 to parents George and Ida Mae (Frisch) Cope. Slick worked as a welder for Armco Steel Coporation, retiring in 1980. He served his country in the United States Army during World War II. Slick liked...

Levi Fugate

Levi Fugate

Jun 1, 2006

Levi Fugate, 81, of Middletown, died Thursday, June 1, 2006. He was born in Jackson, Kentucky on February 16, 1925 to parents Nimrod and Sarah (Butler) Fugate. Levi worked as a printing press operator for Inland Container, retiring after 40 years of service. Mr. Fugate is survived by his wife, Esther (Lawson) Fugate; daughter, Loretta (Neal) Reifsnider of Middletown; two...

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