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Dennis R. Burleson

Dennis R. Burleson

Jun 8, 2023

Dennis Ray Burleson, was born September 7, 1946, in Glendale, Ohio. He was preceded in death by his parents, Helen and Ben Burleson; sisters Barb Roark and Kathryn Hawkins; and brother Barry Burleson. Dennis was married to his loving wife Vickie for 36 years and she survives. He leaves behind his brother, Tim (Donna) Burleson and children Chris (Krista) Rose,...

Rudolph "Rudy" Nenni

Rudolph "Rudy" Nenni

Jun 7, 2023

Rudolph "Rudy" Nenni, 95, passed away peacefully on June 7, 2023 at home, surrounded by family. He was born on November 18, 1927 in Matewan, West Virginia, to Italian immigrants, Giovanni "John" Nenni and Antonia (Fiorentini) Nenni. He grew up in Matewan and Huntington, West Virginia and attended Greenbrier Military Academy and St. Joseph High School. He moved his family...

Barbara A. Draut

Barbara A. Draut

May 30, 2023

Barbara A. Draut 84, of Middletown, died on May 30, 2023 at The Ohio Eastern Star Home. She was born on November 28, 1938 in Akron, OH to Melvin A. and Hazel R. (Hall) Shatto.

She worked for Armco/AK Steel and enjoyed crafts, sewing and reading. Barbara was a member of Towne Church, she made 2 trips to Japan with Promises,...

Kenneth M. Achberger

Kenneth M. Achberger

May 29, 2023

Kenneth M. Achberger, 71, of Trenton, passed away on Monday, May 29, 2023 at Miami Valley Hospital. He was born in Dayton on February 3, 1952.

Kenny was a devoted family man who worked for Cincinnati Gas & Electric, Cinergy & Duke Electric for 39 years, retiring in 2010 as a district supervisor in charge of linepersons at Todhunter, Fairfield &...

William L. "Bill" Hollister

William L. "Bill" Hollister

May 22, 2023

William L. "Bill" Hollister, 80, of Middletown, passed away on Monday, May 22, 2023 at his home. He was born in Hamilton on March 10, 1943 to parents, Harry and Anna Elizabeth (Glasmeier) Hollister.

Bill worked for the Middletown Police Department, retiring as a K-9 Officer in 2000 after 31 years with the department. He had proudly served his country in...

John  "Jack" Bruggeman

John "Jack" Bruggeman

May 19, 2023

 John “Jack” Bruggeman, passed away on May 19, 2023. He was born on July 27, 1925 to John L. & Modesta Bruggeman. Jack served our country in the U.S. Marine Corp. during WW II in Iwo Jima. He was preceded in death by his parents and daughter, Rosemary Davis. Jack is survived by his wife, LaRene (Renie) Bruggeman; children, David...

Frank Long

Frank Long

May 16, 2023

Frank Long, 91, of Middletown, Ohio - devoted husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather - entered into eternal life on Tuesday, May 16th, 2023 at home, surrounded by his loving family. A life-long Middletonian, Frank was born on March 12th,1932 to parents Charles Joseph Long and Grace Cecelia (McDaniel) Long, the 3rd of 4 children.

Proud of his Irish heritage, Frank...

Erich V. Ring

Erich V. Ring

May 12, 2023

Erich V. Ring, 75, of Middletown, passed away on Friday, May 12, 2023 at Ohio's Hospice of Butler & Warren Counties. He was born in Phoenix, Arizona on November 8, 1947 to parents, Charles E. and Coralee (Piersall) Ring.

Erich graduated from Middletown High School in 1965. He then went to work for Aeronca in the Quality Control department, retiring in...

Esther Ann Greenwell

Esther Ann Greenwell

May 12, 2023

Esther Greenwell, age 85, of Middletown, OH, peacefully passed away at her home on May 12, 2023, surrounded by loving family. Esther was born in Middletown on July 5, 1937, the youngest child of twelve, to Stephen Botos and Esther (Dudas) Botos.

She is preceded in death by her devoted and loving husband, James Combs Greenwell, Jr. of nearly 59 years,...

James L. Imes

James L. Imes

May 10, 2023

James Leroy "Jim" Imes died peacefully at his home in Monroe on May 10, 2023. He was born on May 16, 1931 in Dayton, OH. Jim graduated from Franklin High School in 1949. He earned a B.S. in General Agriculture from Ohio University in 1953, where he played football, served in Air Force ROTC, and was a member of the...

David L. Uleman

David L. Uleman

May 9, 2023

David L. Uleman, 83, of Middletown, passed away on Tuesday, May 9, 2023 at his home. He was born in Middletown, OH on November 11, 1939 to parents, Leo and Irene (Wagner) Uleman, both of whom preceded him in death.

David graduated from Bishop Fenwick High School in 1957 and started his first company with Bill Uhl, American Business Equipment. He...

James D. "Jc" Crist

James D. "Jc" Crist

May 8, 2023

James D. "JC" Crist, Jr., 64, of Middletown, passed away on Monday, May 8, 2023 at home, surrounded by his family. He was born in Middletown on September 30, 1958 to parents, James D. Sr. and Barbara Ann (Chupka) Crist, both of who preceded him in death.

JC was the owner/operator of Crist Construction, LLC for over 35 years. He enjoyed...

Martha Ann Swank

Martha Ann Swank

May 7, 2023

Martha Ann Bowers Swank, 94, longtime Middletown resident currently from Otterbein Senior Living in Lebanon, Ohio, passed away on Sunday, May 7, 2023 at Ohio's Hospice of Butler & Warren Counties. She was born in Roseville, Ohio on August 23, 1928 to parents, Ralph D. and Doris (Phillips) Bowers.

Martha was a stay-at-home mom while her children were growing up and...

Jonathan Marc English

Jonathan Marc English

May 6, 2023

Jonathan Marc English passed away on May 6th at 9:34 PM at UC Medical Center in Cincinnati, after being a patient for one week and losing a hard-fought battle.

Marc was born in Cincinnati on June 17, 1978, to parents John & Pat English, and lived in Middletown his entire life. He graduated from Bishop Fenwick High School and Manchester Technical...

Louis H. Potter

Louis H. Potter

Apr 29, 2023

Louis Henry Potter, Sr., 95, of Somerville, died on Saturday, April 29, 2023, at his home surrounded by his family. He was born on March 1, 1928, in Breathitt, County, KY to Henry and Martha (Howard) Potter.

He was a veteran, machinist, builder and a farmer.

Louis is survived by his children, Tina (Daniel) Smith, Deborah (Quentin) Combs, Louis (Sandy) Potter; grandchildren,...

Dennis R. Baker

Dennis R. Baker

Apr 29, 2023

Dennis Baker 57, of Middletown, died on Saturday, April 29, 2023 at his residence. He was born in Middletown Wednesday, November 24, 1965 in to Robert and Shirley (Garrett) Baker, both of who preceded Dennis in death.

Dennis is survived by his wife, Roberta Baker; brother, Bruce (Melissa) Baker; Sister-in-laws, Pam (Mike) Tom and Nancy Smith; foster mother Ina Sue Wills,...

Alice "Mickey" Marts

Alice "Mickey" Marts

Apr 28, 2023

Alice “Mickey” Joyce Marts, of Madison Twp., died Friday April 28, 2023, at The Enclave of Springboro with the care of Day City Hospice. She was born June 30, 1924, in Richmond, Indiana to parents Robert and Willietee (Creech) Roberts.

Mickey was a clerk at the Middletown Post Office for 20 years. She was the valedictorian of her class at Camden...

Helen Wheeler

Helen Wheeler

Apr 27, 2023

In the early morning of Wed., Apr. 27, 2023, Helen Louise Wheeler passed away at 2:45am. Helen was born on March 27, 1930 in Monroe, Michigan but spent a great deal of her younger years in Thornhill, Tennessee. Helen started her career as a Dental Assistant in Chattanooga, TN. She then moved to Ohio with her husband Gordon. She worked...

Mike Denton

Mike Denton

Apr 27, 2023

Mike Denton 58, of Middletown, died on April 27, 2023, at Atrium Medical Center. He was born on March 7, 1965, in Middletown, Ohio to John and Barbara (Warmoth) Denton.

He worked at Meijer for 28 years before retiring one year ago.

Mike is survived by his wife; Carolyn Denton, sister; Linda (George) Highley, nephew; Robert Highley, niece; Angela Highley,

He was preceded...

David Thomas "Tom" Ristaneo

David Thomas "Tom" Ristaneo

Apr 27, 2023

David Thomas "Tom" Ristaneo, 86, of Madison Township, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on Thursday, April 27, 2023. He was born in Middletown on February 23, 1937 to Ray and Virginia (Fryman) Ristaneo, both of who preceded Tom in death.

Tom worked at Armco Steel as a welder, Pfizer and was member of Local Pipefitter 162 Dayton, OH....

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