Current Obituaries

Catherine J. Rothfuss
Jun 30, 2005
Catherine J. Rothfuss, 88, of Middletown, died Thursday, June 30, 2005, at McKnight Terrace. She was born in Hamilton, on April 12, 1917 to parents John Stanley and Katherine (Shellhouse) Lewis. Catherine graduated from Hamilton High School in 1934. She worked as a secretary at Wright Patterson Air Force Base for 10 years and was a member of Monroe Methodist...

Michael V. Fisher
Jun 29, 2005
Michael V. Fisher, 54, of Blue Ash, died on Wednesday, June 29, 2005. He was born in Middletown, on February 23, 1951 to Peter and Josephine (Vitori) Fisher. Michael is survived by his two sons, Michael Fisher and Joseph Fisher of Montgomery, OH and their mother, Denise Rainero-Fisher; a sister: Mary Ann (Phillip) Huculak of Cincinnati; two brothers, Tom (Teresa)...

John W. Abbott
Jun 26, 2005
John W. Abbott, 67, of Middletown, died Sunday, June 26, 2005, at Middletown Regional Hospital. He was born in Middletown, on October 18, 1937 to parents James and Christine (Barnes) Abbott. John was a United States Navy veteran and he worked for Miami Carey in Monroe.Mr. Abbott is survived by one daughter, Lisa (William) Murphy of Cincinnati, OH; his uncle,...
Anthony 'Tony' Miller
Jun 20, 2005
Anthony E. “Tony” Miller, 55, of Middletown, died Monday, June 20, 2005, at his residence. He was born in Middletown, on May 6, 1950 to parents James Morton and Sally Ann (Fields) Miller. Tony was a member of the Poasttown First Church of God. He worked as a conductor and brakeman for CSX Railroad for 30 years and enjoyed fishing....
Alta C. Myler
Jun 17, 2005
Alta C. Myler, 90, of Middletown, Ohio, died on June 17, 2005 at Garden Manor Extended Care Center. She was born in Belmont County, Ohio on January 9, 1915 to parents Elsworth and Luvina (Palmer) Monohan.Alta was a member of Trenton Church of the Nazarene.Mrs. Myler is survived by her daughter Nancy (Don) Stahl of Middletown; three grandchildren, Donald (Sharon)...
Norma J. Lambert
Jun 16, 2005
Norma J. Lambert, 72, of Middletown, Ohio, died on June 16, 2005, at Christ Hospital. She was born in Middletown, Ohio on March 7, 1933 to parents Arthur F. and Edna A. (Lancaster) Viel. Norma was a graduate of Monroe High School and worked for Middletown Regional Hospital as a Health Advantage Specialist, retiring in 1998. She was a member...
Michael R. Kramer
Jun 15, 2005
Michael R. Kramer, 75, of Franklin Township, Ohio, died on Wednesday, June 15, 2005, at Middletown Regional Hospital. He was born in Franklin, Ohio on July 6, 1929 to Joseph H. and Evelyn C. (Dineen) Kramer. Michael was a member of Holy Family Parish-Holy Trinity Church and worked in construction as a master plasterer. He served his country in the...
Arthur 'Ed' E. Trinkle
Jun 8, 2005
Arthur E. “Ed” Trinkle, 83, of Middletown, died Wednesday, June 8, 2005 at Middletown Regional Hospital. He was born February 4, 1922 in LaCygne, Kansas to parents Arthur and Luetta (Bigham) Trinkle.Ed was a veteran of World War II, having served in the United States Army for 4 years and retired from Armco Steel Corporation after 37 years. He was...

Samuel Joseph Steiniger
May 29, 2005
Samuel Joseph Steiniger, infant son of Ben and Reba (Joseph) Steiniger of Middletown, died Sunday May 29, 2005 at Southview Hospital.Samuel is survived by his parents, maternal grandparents Coy and Dola Joseph of Jacksonburg, paternal grandparents Tony (Patty) Steiniger of Middletown and Pam Steiniger of Trenton, aunts Holly Kirby, Angie Joseph, uncle Randy (Kristi) Joseph, cousins Keira Kirby, Cameron Joseph,...
Earl E. Adkins
May 28, 2005
Earl E. Adkins, 90, of Middletown, died Saturday May 28, 2005 at Mt. Pleasant Retirement Village. He was born July 8, 1914 in Dunlow West Virginia to parents Golden and Dollie (Smith) Adkins. Earl was an Army Veteran, an Armco retiree; he was passionate about gardening, church and his family.Earl is survived by his wife Florine Phillips Adkins whom he...
William H. Marstall
May 27, 2005
William H. Marstall Jr. 74, of Middletown died Friday May 27, 2005 at Middletown Regional Hospital. He was born January 29, 1931 in Springboro to parents William H. and Velma Elizabeth (Shaffer) Marstall Sr.William was a veteran of the Air Force and retired from Armco Steel after 40 years.He is survived by his wife Loretta Hughes Marstall, daughters Kim (Tim)...
Mary Aleen Cordray
May 22, 2005
Mary Aleen Cordray, 86, of Middletown, died Sunday, May 22, 2005, at Middletown Regional Hospital. She was born in Mt. Carmel, Indiana on August 15, 1918 to parents Herman E. and Florence (Sheppard) Gurr. Mary Aleen was a realtor with Courtney Duff Realtors and was a member of First Presbyterian Church. She was active in many community, civic, and church...
Shelley C. Barnes
May 21, 2005
Shelley C. Barnes, 54, of Trenton, passed away Saturday, May 21, 2005 at Middletown Regional Hospital. She was born in Hannibal, Missouri, on January 1, 1951 to parents Vernon Everett and Nancy (Hamilton) Morriss.Shelley was a graduate of American University in California. She worked for 28 years as a Surgical Technician and also as a Surgeon’s Assistant at Middletown Regional...
Betty F. White
May 16, 2005
Betty F. White, 80, of Middletown, died Monday, May 16, 2005, at Garden Manor Retirement Village. She was born in West Liberty, Kentucky on April 22, 1925 to parents Bernard and Reva (Conley) Allen. Betty was a graduate of Berea College. She was a resident of Middletown for 60 years and was a member of Holy Family Parish. She enjoyed...
Helen F. Combs
May 15, 2005
Helen F. Combs, 84, of Middletown, died Sunday, May 15, 2005, at Willow Knoll Retirement Community. She was born in McRoberts, Kentucky on April 30, 1921 to parents Clarence Stamper and Lurlie Cash. Mrs. Combs devoted her life to her family, her church, and her Lord Jesus Christ. Helen enjoyed gardening, quilting and was a great cook. Helen is survived...

Goldie B. Morningstar
May 9, 2005
Goldie B. Morningstar, 97, of Middletown, died Monday, May 9, 2005, at Garden Manor Retirement Village. She was born in Middletown, Ohio on April 11, 1908. Goldie graduated from Middletown High School and Miami University. She worked as a bookkeeper for Black Clawson for 27 years. She was a charter member of Middletown Senior Citizens, charter and life member of...
John E. Weidner
May 8, 2005
John E. Weidner, 81, of Monroe, died Sunday, May 8, 2005, at his residence. He was born in Van Wert, Ohio on April 18, 1924 to parents Harvey and Bertha (Eberly) Weidner. John graduated from Fort Wayne Central High School and served briefly in the United States Army Air Force. He went on to graduate from the Central Academy of...
Anthony R. Frier
May 7, 2005
Anthony R. “Tony” Frier, 41, of Middletown, died Saturday, May 7, 2005, at Middletown Regional Hospital. He was born in Minnesota on October 13, 1963. Tony worked as a truck driver for 14 years. He enjoyed hunting, camping, and gardening. Tony is survived by his wife, Kim (Mosbaugh) Frier; two daughters, Jenna Lovejoy of Middletown, and Jessica of Minnesota; his...
Benny Roberts
May 2, 2005
Bennett L. “Benny” Roberts, 63, of Middletown, died Monday, May 2, 2005, at 1:43 pm, at his residence. He was born in Middletown, on July 22, 1941 to parents James and Mary (Pergram) Roberts. Benny was a large part of the “Golden Age” of Middie Basketball. He lettered all three years of high school, graduating in 1959. His sophomore year...

Mendall 'Jack' Dunn
Apr 30, 2005
Mendall H. “Jack” Dunn, 79, of Middletown, passed away on April 30, 2005, at Middletown Regional Hospital. He was born in Glowmar, Kentucky on November 5, 1925 to parents Henry and Millie (Combs) Dunn. Mr. Dunn served in the United States Army, having served in the China, Burma, and India area, and Germany, and retiring after twenty-six years of distinguished...