Current Obituaries
Robert M. Daley
Oct 3, 2005
Robert M. Daley, 82, of Middletown, died Monday, October 3, 2005, at Middletown Regional Hospital. He was born in Middletown, on September 30, 1923 to Harry C. “Pat” and Anna Marie (Laubauch) Daley. Mr. Daley worked as a pipe fitter for Local 392. He served his country in both the Marine Corps and in the Army, during World War II....
Dominic C. Esposito
Sep 30, 2005
Dominic C. Esposito, 81, of Middletown, died Friday, September 30, 2005, at his residence. He was born in Middletown, on October 30, 1923 to parents Angelo and Carmela (Rossi) Esposito. Dominic graduated from St. John´s High School in 1941. He served his country in the United States Army during World War II, and worked for Aeronca Inc. as a press...
Robert E. Hardin
Sep 29, 2005
Robert E. Hardin, 76, of Middletown, formerly of Aurora, Ohio and Clyde, Kansas, died Thursday, September 29, 2005, at University Hospital. He was born in Clyde, Kansas on November 19, 1928 to parents Ralph and Florence (Funk) Hardin. Robert graduated from Clyde High School in 1946 and went on to graduate from Kansas University. He served his country in the...
William L. Anthony
Sep 28, 2005
William L. “Bill” Anthony, 74, of Middletown, died Wednesday, September 28, 2005, at Dayton Heart Hospital. He was born in Middletown, on June 30, 1931 to parents Homer A. and Goldie C. (Reed) Anthony. Bill served his country in the United States Air Force for 4 years and worked for Dayton Local 224 Sheet Metal Workers. He was an avid...
Margery J. Chupka
Sep 28, 2005
Margery J. (Lemmon) Chupka, 58, of Middletown, died Wednesday, September 28, 2005, at Hospice of Cincinnati. She was born in Springfield, Ohio on May 6, 1947 to parents Floyd and Mary Louise (Grimm) Lemmon. Mrs. Chupka worked for First Southwestern Bank in bank card services. She will be fondly remembered for her gourmet cooking, her fashion sense, her incredible memory,...
Garland Mosley
Sep 26, 2005
Garland Mosley, 81, of Franklin, died Monday, September 26, 2005, at his residence. He was born in Blue Diamond, Kentucky on February 19, 1924 to parents Orlie and Mollie (Deaton) Mosley. Mr. Mosley served his country in the United States Navy during World War II. He was an avid fisherman and gardner. He retired from Aeronica. Mr. Mosley is survived...

Oren 'Butch' Campbell Iii
Sep 26, 2005
Oren D. “Butch” Campbell III, 57, of Simi Valley, California, died on September 26, 2005, at Middletown Regional Hospital. He was born at Patuxent Naval Base, Maryland on February 18, 1948 to parents Oren D. and Georgia (Miley) Campbell Jr. Butch loved his family and loved the outdoors. He was an avid white water rafter. He served his country in...
Kathleen E. Waits
Sep 22, 2005
Kathleen E. Waits, 87, of Monroe, died Thursday, September 22, 2005, at Hawthorn Glen Nursing Home. She was born in St. Martin, Ohio on March 4, 1918 to Guy Francis and Anna (Wood) Dudley. Mrs. Waits was a longtime resident of Monroe and member of Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church. Kathleen is survived by two daughters, Mary Rose (David)...
Homer D. Brate
Sep 22, 2005
Homer D. Brate, 80, of Carlisle, died Thursday, September 22, 2005. He was born in Middletown, on May 22, 1925 to parents Ray and Nora Ristaneo. Mr. Brate served his country in the United States Army during World War II and received two bronze stars. He worked as a master builder and also owned a trucking company. He enjoyed restoring...

Dave G. Duff
Sep 21, 2005
Dave G. Duff, 54, of Middletown, died Wednesday September 21, 2005, at Middletown Regional Hospital. He was born in Middletown, on March 20, 1951 to parents Kenneth and Mary (Mehl) Duff. Dave was the owner of Duff Automotive and a member of University Baptist Church. Dave is survived by his wife, Mary (Harmon) Duff; four children, David (Christina) Duff, Ryan...
Joseph J. Delaney
Sep 21, 2005
Joseph J. Delaney, 93, of Monroe, passed away September 21, 2005. He was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on April 22, 1912 to Joseph P. and Minnie (Flynn) Delaney. During World War II, Mr. Delaney served in the Pacific as commander of the 911th Signal Company Depot of the Fifth Air Corps. At the end of the war, he resigned his...
Cleo V. Kramer
Sep 21, 2005
Cleo V. Kramer, 89, of Middletown, died Wednesday, September 21, 2005, at Kensington Place. She was born in Richwood, Kentucky on March 25, 1916 to parents Wiley and Ruth (Cockerill) Grubbs. Mrs. Kramer was a former member, deacon, and choir member of St. Luke´s Presbyterian Church, Promises, and Red Cross Volunteer. She was most recently a member of Living Word...
Wanda Lee Fening
Sep 18, 2005
Wanda Lee Fening, age 76, passed away Sunday, September, 18, at Middletown Regional Hospital. She leaves a legacy of love, generosity, and humor for those who were fortunate enough to know her. Born in New Boston, OH, Wanda was happily married for 43 years to Dr. Walter Fening, who passed away in 1992. They had nine children: Sherry Fishbaugh (Rick)...
Olga Kowanick
Sep 18, 2005
Olga Kowanick, 82, of Monroe, died Sunday, September 18, 2005, at Mt. Pleasant Retirement Village. She was born in Toronto, Ontario, Canada on October 22, 1922 to parents John and Olena (Glogish) Tomosky. Olga married Michael Kowanick on April 24, 1944 and moved to Watertown, New York in 1956. She lived there until 1972, when she moved to Monroe. While...
John 'Butch' Rossi
Sep 11, 2005
John D. “Butch” Rossi, 70, of Middletown, died Sunday, September 11, 2005, at his residence. He was born in Middletown, on February 2, 1935 to Rocco and Leona (Ragucci) Rossi. Butch was a member of the first graduating class of Fenwick High School in 1953 and also graduated from the University of Dayton in 1958. In 1958 he began teaching...

Irene E. Moreland
Sep 5, 2005
Irene E. Moreland, 91, of Franklin, died Monday, September 5, 2005, at Middletown Regional Hospital. She was born in McCormick, Kentucky on September 22, 1913 to parents William and Lou Etta (Spencer) Whisman. Mrs. Moreland was a member of the Tuley Rd. Church of the Nazarene. Irene is survived by three sons, Dan (Marjorie) Moreland of Franklin, William (Faye) Moreland...
Lena Martin
Sep 3, 2005
Lena Martin, 80, of Middletown, died Saturday September 3, 2005 at her residence. She was born March 30, 1925 in Sandy Hook, Kentucky to parents Isaac and Julie (Barker) Lewis.Mrs. Martin was a great cook and gardener.She is survived by her sons, Larry Martin of Stephenville, TX, Jerry Martin of Gratis, Leonard Martin of Jacksonville, FL, and Melvin (Mary Jo)...
Nancy J. Steele
Sep 3, 2005
Nancy J. Steele, 51, of Monroe, died on September 3, 2005, at the Cancer Institute of America in Tulsa, Oklahoma. She was born in Bluffton, Ohio on March 19, 1954 to parents Dale and Ruth (Tarr) Morrison. Nancy was a loving mother who was very proud of her children. She was a teacher with the Hamilton City Schools, and loved...

Frank C. Hassler
Sep 2, 2005
Frank C. Hassler, 83, of Lebanon, died Friday September 2, 2005 at Middletown Regional Hospital. Frank was born July 24, 1922 in Lockland, Ohio to parents Frank and Irene (Burke) Hassler.Frank worked for General Electric for 36 years as a test facilities project coordinator. He was a veteran of WWII in both the Army and Merchant Marines. He was also...
Ann Creech
Aug 25, 2005
Ann Creech, 78, of Peebles, Ohio, died on August 25, 2005, at her residence. She was born in Menifee County, Kentucky on September 29, 1926 to parents Clay and Amanda (Barker) Lykins. Mrs. Creech worked as a beautician and sold real estate. Ann is survived by her husband, Ollie J. Creech of Peebles; two brothers, Rex (Madeline) Lykins of Peebles...