Current Obituaries
Linda J. Hall
Aug 6, 2005
Linda J. Hall, 61, of Trenton, passed away Saturday, August 6, 2005, at Middletown Regional Hospital. Linda was a longtime resident of the Trenton and Fairfield areas, and was formerly employed by Mercy-South Hospital. She left Mercy to care for her beloved father in her home for 10 years prior to his death. Linda was also a member of the...

Gertrude J. Skaff
Aug 6, 2005
Gertrude J. Skaff, 74, of Monroe, died Saturday August 6, 2005 at Middletown Regional Hospital. Gertrude was born in Freemont, Ohio on April 3, 1931 to parents Rudolph and Vivian (Truman) Rochester.Gertrude was a waitress and worked for Northwood Villa in Michigan for many years.She is survived by her daughters Kathy (Jack) Bocik of Canton, MI, Rhonda (Robert) Super of...

Jack W. Stevens
Aug 4, 2005
Jack W. Stevens, 61, of Monroe, Ohio, died on August 4, 2005, at his residence. He was born in Kendallville, Indiana on December 16, 1943 to parents Francis J. and Betty Lavon (Franklin) Stevens. Jack had been a truck driver since 1962, working for Contract Freighters, and most recently, Roadway. Mr. Stevens is survived by his wife, Juanita (Glass) Stevens;...
Mary G. Piedel
Jul 31, 2005
Mary G. Piedel, 69, of Middletown, died Sunday, July 31, 2005, at Middletown Regional Hospital. She was born in Middletown on September 27, 1935 to Charles and Mary (Albert) Monce. Mary was a member of Holy Family Parish, the Sons of Italy and she played with multiple bridge clubs. Mary is survived by, her husband, John J. Piedel; one daughter,...
Linda R Rukavina
Jul 30, 2005
Linda R. Rukavina, 53, of Middletown, passed away Saturday July 30, 2005, at her residence. She was born in Mount Sterling, Kentucky on August 24, 1951 to parents Earl and Irma (Peck) Cox.Linda was a Stainless Steel Technician for Armco Steel.Mrs. Rukavina is survived by her husband, Joseph R. Rukavina; one son Joseph Aaron (Paula) Rukavina of Middletown; two daughters,...
Marguerite Dakin
Jul 30, 2005
Marguerite Dakin, 88 of Middletown, died on Saturday, July 30, 2005 at Otterbein Lebanon. She was born on August 15, 1916 in Middletown to Marion & Causby (Hale) Powers. In 1936 she married Joseph F. Dakin, he preceded her in death Jan. 6, 2000, and she was also preceded by a daughter Kathryn, six sisters and two brothers. She was...
Ernest 'Bud' Bratlie Jr.
Jul 28, 2005
Ernest H. “Bud” Bratlie, Jr., 74, of Franklin, died Thursday, July 28, 2005, at Middletown Regional Hospital. He was born in Chicago, Illinois on November 20, 1930 to parents Ernest H. Sr. and Stella (Johnson) Bratlie. “Bud was a United States Navy veteran, serving during the Korean War. He was a fire & safety engineer for Johnson & Higgins Insurance...
Mary Kraft
Jul 20, 2005
Mary Kraft, 92, of Monroe, died Wednesday, July 20, 2005, at Middletown Regional Hospital. She was born in Middletown, on April 24, 1913 to John and Anna (Jendek) Balaz. Mary was a resident of Hawthorn Glen Nursing Center and a member of Holy Family Parish in Middletown. She was a homemaker and enjoyed her family, bowling, gardening, and bingo. Mary...
Loretta Marstall
Jul 20, 2005
Loretta Marstall, 78, of Middletown, died Wednesday, July 20, 2005, at Middletown Regional Hospital. She was born in Pomeroyton, Kentucky on January 23, 1927 to parents Nelson and Mattie (Brown) Hughes. Loretta worked as a riveter for Aeronca. Mrs. Marstall is survived by two daughters, Kim (Tim) Alexander of Middletown and Betty (Buddy) Denny of Louisville, KY; one son, David...

Mary Margaret Waddles
Jul 20, 2005
Mary Margaret Waddles, 83, of Middletown, died Wednesday, July 20, 2005, at Garden Manor Retirement Village. She was born in Hamilton, on December 21, 1921 to Joseph and Ella (Kelly) Hecht. Mrs. Waddles was a member of Holy Family Parish-Holy Trinity Church. Mary is survived by two daughters, Mary R. Mayer of Middletown and Anita K. (Jeff) Sutton of Franklin;...
Mary E. Murphy
Jul 18, 2005
Mary E. Murphy, 92, of Trenton, died Monday, July 18, 2005, at Middletown Regional Hospital. She was born in West Middletown, Ohio on December 4, 1912 to parents Kyle and Grace (Wall) Caldwell. Mary worked for the Edgewood School System in the cafeteria for 14 years, retiring in 1976. She was a member of Mt. Olivet United Presbyterian Church. Mary...
Gastone T. Zacche
Jul 11, 2005
Gastone T. Zacche, 78, of Middletown, died Monday, July 11, 2005, at Garden Manor Retirement Village. He was born in Torino, Italy on March 29, 1927. Mr. Zacche graduated from Italian schools, receiving a degree from Torino Technological Engineering Institute. Following graduation, Mr. Zacche was employed by the Fiat Corporation in Italy. He then came to the United States, where...
Margie Marie Farler
Jul 10, 2005
On July 10, 2005, God wrapped his loving arms around Margie and carried her to His beautiful Kingdom in Heaven. She was born in Blue Ball, on April 25, 1921 to parents Seneca and Carolyne Carrie (Snider) Bishop. Margie was a past president for the American Legion Auxilliary Russell McElfresh Post #149 and for numerous years, has been a member...
Thomas Richard Howell
Jul 10, 2005
Thomas Richard Howell, 63, of Monroe, died Sunday, July 10, 2005, in Indianapolis . He was born in Dayton, on February 17, 1942 to parents John Henry and Grace (Unger) Howell. Mr. Howell worked as a truck driver for J.B. Hunt for 13 years, and had previously worked at Armco Steel Corporation in the transportation division for 26 years. He...
Beatrice Makin
Jul 9, 2005
Beatrice Truesdell Sebastian Makin, 89, died Saturday July 9, 2005 at home under the care of Hospice after battling Alzheimer’s.Beatrice was born October 17, 1915 in Roan County, Kentucky to parents Jesse and Katherine (Adams) Truesdell.She was a former member of Church at Mayfield and First Baptist Church of Franklin.Beatrice is survived by two daughters Reva (Sidney) Franklin of Franklin...

Virginia Mae Paese
Jul 9, 2005
Virginia Mae Paese, 86, of Franklin Township, Ohio, died on July 9, 2005, at Heartland Of Eaton. She was born in Aberdeen, South Dakota on July 28, 1918 to parents Charles C. and Clara (Stienkogler) True. Mrs. Paese is survived by one sister, Ruth Brooks of Sarasota, FL.She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband of 58 years,...

Georgianna S. Barber
Jul 5, 2005
Georgianna Barber, 87, of New Castle, Indiana, died on Tuesday, July 5, 2005, at her residence. She was born on November 12, 1917. Mrs. Barber had lived in New Castle, Indiana since 1963, where she worked at the school system as well as being a homemaker. She was a long standing member of Saint Anne´s Catholic Church and Saint Anne´s...

Gene Clendenin
Jul 1, 2005
Gene Clendenin, 84, of Middletown, died Friday, July 1, 2005, at his residence. He was born in Cincinnati, on January 19, 1921 to parents Paul and Gladyse (Etter) Clendenin. Mr. Clendenin is survived by his wife, Juanita (Harp) Clendenin; one son, Scott (Carol) Clendenin of Middletown; a sister, Margaret of Burneyville, OK; and two grandchildren, Gary & Olivia Clendenin.He was...
Norma J. Dills
Jul 1, 2005
Norma J. Dills, 66, of Middletown, died Friday, July 1, 2005, at Middletown Regional Hospital. She was born in Crumpler, West Virginia on September 20, 1938 to parents Kelly Nelson and Rilda (Nichols) Dills. Norma was a member of the Lewis Street Christian Center. Norma is survived by her daughter, Lisa Robyn Stone and three sons, Charles M. (Lee Ann)...
Mary Ann Carozza
Jun 30, 2005
Mary Ann Carozza, 57, of Trenton, died Thursday, June 30, 2005, at her residence. She was born in Cincinnati, on December 13, 1947. Mrs. Carozza is survived by her husband Tim Carozza; one daughter, Marie Carozza (Todd) Kehr of Wayne Township; parents, Harry & Faye Felblinger of Somerville; two brothers: Dennis (Ruth Ann) Felblinger of Somerville and Joseph (Doni) Felblinger...