Current Obituaries
Ella Louise Malarkey
Mar 15, 2025
Ella Louise Nixon Malarkey, 90, peacefully passed away in her sleep on the morning of March 15, 2025, at Ohio Living Mt. Pleasant in Monroe, Ohio. She lived a life rich of purpose and love and leaves behind a legacy as a devoted wife, mother, sister, aunt, daughter, teacher, and trailblazer. Born in Birmingham, PA, on May 12, 1934, to...
George G. Crout
Mar 15, 2025
George G. Crout, 71, of Wayne Township, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, March 15, 2025 at home. He was born in Middletown on June 8, 1953 to parents, John and Nancy (Witt) Crout.
George had worked as a maintenance mechanic at Jim Beam. He loved being outdoors, especially when he was fishing.
Most of all, George loved his family and he will...
Jennifer Kash-Miller
Mar 14, 2025
Jennifer Kash-Miller, 67, of Trenton, died on March 14, 2025 at Otterbein-Middletown. She was born on May 6,1957 to Owen and Venal (Garrett) Kash.
Jennifer is survived by her cousins & many friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her only son, Zachary David Miller; brother, Barry Kash; grandparents, Norman & Dolly Kash, English & Rhetta Lee Garrett.
Visitation will be...
Thomas Stephen Osust
Mar 13, 2025
Thomas Stephen Osust, 88, of Monroe, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on March 13, 2025 at Ohio Living Mt. Pleasant. He was born on December 21, 1936 to Ignos and Josephine (Gaston) Osust in Middletown, OH.
Tom graduated from Bishop Fenwick High School. After graduation he was employed at Armco Steel. He took leave from work to...
Edward E. "Gene" Noble
Mar 12, 2025
Edward Eugene Noble 63, of Middletown, died on March 12, 2025. He was born on April 16, 1961 in Middletown, OH to Edward and Martha (Ross) Noble.
Gene was a proud graduate of Middletown High School class of 1979. He discovered a great interest in his drafting class, which lead to his long engineering career. He worked in engineering for 45...
Robert Kent Simpson
Mar 8, 2025
Robert "Bob" Simpson, 86, of Trenton, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 8, 2025. Born July 21, 1938, in Middletown, Ohio, to Minnie and Earl Simpson, Bob lived a full and vibrant life dedicated to family, country, and his community. He was preceded in death by his parents and is survived by his wife, Barbara Simpson and sister, Susan...
Hugh D. "Hughie" Gingerich II
Mar 8, 2025
Hugh David "Hughie" Gingerich II, age 61, passed away on Saturday, March 8, 2025 with his family by his side. Born in Dayton, Ohio on March 20, 1963, he was a longtime resident of Middletown.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Hugh David Gingerich and Shirley Ann (Wilson) Lappen; his daughter, Jessica Gingerich; and his brother, Frank Gingerich.
Hughie is...
Donald E. Smith
Mar 7, 2025
Donald E. Smith passed away peacefully on March 7, 2025. Don lived a full, long and active life all the way up to 92 years old. This may be the second time a Death Certificate has been issued to Donald E. Smith. The story goes that, at, or around the age of five, our Father lay in a hospital bed...
Patricia M. Mack
Mar 7, 2025
Patricia M. Mack, 92, of Middletown, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 7, 2025. She was born in Hammond, Indiana on January 19, 1933 to parents, Walter and Mary Ruby (O'Sullivan) Portz.
Patricia and Jim, her husband of 66 years, were devoted to their family and created a welcoming home where their loved ones were cherished.
Patricia is survived by her sons,...
Larry L. Wegley
Mar 4, 2025
Larry L. Wegley, 89, of Middletown, went to be with the Lord on March 4, 2025 at Bickford of Middletown. He was born in New Lebanon, Ohio to parents, Bernard and Claribel Wegley.
Larry graduated from Dixie High School and learned the meat cutting trade. He worked for Erbaugh's market, NCR, International Harvester, Moose Lodge and Navistar. Larry loved playing pool,...
Danny L. Songer
Mar 4, 2025
Danny L. Songer, 63, of Franklin Township, passed away on Tuesday, March 4, 2025 at Atrium Medical Center. He was born in Modesto, California on January 11, 1962 to parents, Carl and Mary N. (Borges) Songer.
Danny's wit, charm, no-nonsense way of life, long stubborn streak and willingness to help anyone whose path he crossed, will be remembered and missed by...
Judy Downs
Mar 2, 2025
Judy Downs, 80, of Middletown, passed away on Sunday, March 2, 2025 at her residence. She was born in Middletown on September 14, 1944 to parents, Kenneth and Dorothy C. (Morton) Vance.
Judy had worked in the Medical Transcription department of Middletown Regional Hospital. She was a member of Community Harvest Church in Germantown.
Above all, Judy loved her family. especially her...
Harry O. Harrison
Mar 2, 2025
Harry O. Harrison, 77, of Middletown, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, March 2, 2025 at home. He was born in New Canton, Illinois on April 2, 1947 to parents, Harvey and Bessie (Mixer) Harrison.
Harry worked in facility maintenance for Grace Baptist Church. He had served his country in the United States Air Force.
Harry is survived by his loving wife, Roberta...
Lynne H. Freund
Feb 28, 2025
Lynne H. Freund, 80, of Middletown, Ohio passed away on Friday, February 28, 2025 at home, surrounded by the love of her family. She was born in Pittsburgh, PA, the youngest of six children to Frank P. and Hazel E. (Engemann) Heidenreich.
Lynne graduated from Perry High School in Pittsburgh before earning her Bachelor's and Master's degrees from Miami University. She...
Kenneth J. Schultheiss
Feb 27, 2025
Kenneth J. Schultheiss, 78, of Monroe, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, February 27, 2025 at his home. He was born in Lebanon, Ohio on October 19, 1946.
Kenneth was a retired Army Captain, serving with the National Guard in Desert Storm. He had a keen interest in art and firearms and enjoyed watching wildlife. As an avid reader it was perfect...
Virginia R McAllister
Feb 27, 2025
Virginia R. McAllister, 99, of Middletown, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 27, 2025 at The Winfield at Middletown. She was born in Cincinnati on October 4, 1925 to Fredrick and Rose (Weisman) Strittholt.
Virginia always made sure her family had a loving home and she also worked in retail. She was a devoted Catholic.
Virginia is survived by her daughter, Pam...
Gail Catherine Long
Feb 26, 2025
Gail Catherine Long, 73, of Middletown, passed away on Wednesday, February 26, 2025 at Kettering Health Miamisburg. She was born in Middletown on March 11, 1951 to parents, Leo B. and Irene C. (Wagner) Uleman.
Gail graduated from Fenwick High School and was a lifelong member of Holy Family Parish. She worked for Western-Southern Insurance and retired as a Senior Administrator...
Shirley A. McNabb
Feb 21, 2025
Shirley A. McNabb, 88, of Middletown, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 21, 2025 at Ohio's Hospice of Butler & Warren Counties. She was born in Middletown on July 6, 1936 to parents, Vernice and Veda Mae Hayes, both of whom preceded her in death.
Shirley had a kind heart and was a woman of strong faith.
Shirley is survived by her...
Sharon Kaye Fields-Winters
Feb 20, 2025
There are many good words that describe the life and countenance of Sharon Kaye Fields-Winters because she was marked by goodness. She was fun and effervescent, full of life, loving all she encountered in a very cherishing way. Her face was angelic & beautiful, her smile - genuine & shareable, her laugh - memorable & infectious, her words - encouraging...
Audrey E. James
Feb 15, 2025
Audrey E. James, 89, of Franklin, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 15, 2025 at Arlington Pointe. She was born in New Castle, Kentucky on August 13, 1935 to parents, Allen and Margaret (Grant) Powell.
Audrey was a kind & faithful woman who devoted her time to making a loving home for her family. She was a member of Faith Baptist...
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