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Prudie Smith

Prudie Smith

Feb 20, 2003

Prudie Smith, 82, of Fairfield Township, died Thursday, February 20, 2003 at Birchwood Care Center. She was born in Manchester, Kentucky on October 30, 1920 to parents John T. and Martha (Wombles) Wagers.Prudie is survived by her husband of 62 years, Andrew M. Smith of Fairfield Township; three sons Andrew Smith of Hamilton, John Wayne (Jessie) Smith, and Michael Ray...

Mary A. Bohley

Mary A. Bohley

Feb 20, 2003

Mary "Pat" Bohley, 82, of Monroe, died Thursday, February 20, 2003 at Middletown Regional Hospital. She was born on January 2, 1921 in Brooklyn, New York to parents Emmett and Beatrice (Thomas) FitzGibbons.Pat was a member of Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church and had been active in the church. She was a member of St. Benedict Church and the...

William C. Leigh Ii

William C. Leigh Ii

Feb 19, 2003

William C. Leigh II, 84, of Middletown, died Wednesday, February 19, 2003, at Middletown Regional Hospital. He was born in Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania on August 10, 1918 to parents Helen (Breckenridge) and William C. Leigh I. Mr. Leigh graduated from Miami University in June 1941 with a bachelor degree. He was a member of Delta Kappa Epsilom Fraternity. Following graduation,...

Margaret J. Klamo

Margaret J. Klamo

Feb 18, 2003

Margaret J. Klamo, 80, of Vandalia, Ohio, formerly of Middletown, died Tuesday, February 18, 2003 at Vandalia Park Nursing Home. She was born in Middletown on January 26, 1923 to parents Ciprian and Mary (Marovdz) Klamo.Margaret worked for Continental Can Company, Cincinnati Gas & Electric Company, McGraw Construction, and K-Mart. She was a member of Holy Family Parish-St. John's Church...

David Reck

David Reck

Feb 14, 2003

David Reck, 46, of Middletown, died Friday, February 14, 2003 at Middletown Regional Hospital. He was born in Hamilton on April 26, 1956 to parents Richard C. and Doris (Johnson) Reck.David worked for Armco - A/K Steel for 24 years, retiring in 2000. He had an associates degree in electronics. He was a member of the Home Ave. First Church...

Emma Louise Knell

Emma Louise Knell

Feb 12, 2003

Emma Louise Knell, 103, of Middletown, died Wednesday, February 12, 2003 at Middletown Regional Hospital. She was born in Middletown on February 3, 1900, to parents Alexander and Mary (Conley) Maclean.Emma was a graduate of Middletown High School, Class of 1917. She worked as a secretary for Lorenz Publishing Company and enjoyed her work there. She also enjoyed reading and...

Steven Craig Weiss

Steven Craig Weiss

Feb 9, 2003

Steven Craig Weiss, 35, of Middletown, died Sunday, February 9, 2003. He was born in Middletown on December 3, 1967, the son of Connie J. and the late Michael A. Weiss, Sr.Craig worked for Stefano's Italian Cafe. He loved children, music, and sports, being a fan of the Cincinnati Bengals, the Cincinnati Reds, and Notre Dame. He will be remembered...

Troy Allen Martin

Troy Allen Martin

Feb 8, 2003

Troy Allen Martin, infant son of Rick Allen Martin and Lindsey Marie Coleman of Trenton, was born and died Saturday, February 8, 2003 at Middletown Regional Hospital. Troy is survived by his parents; a brother, Zachary Martin; and grandparents, Bonita Martin, Keith Larrison, Connie Coleman, Bill Coleman, Bill Gingerich, and Joy Coleman.Graveside service will be held Wednesday, February 12, 2003...

Anthony Madaffari

Anthony Madaffari

Feb 5, 2003

Anthony "Tony" Madaffari, 83, of Monroe, died Wednesday, February 5, 2003 at Middletown Regional Hospital. He was born in Middletown on September 14, 1919 to parents John and Maria (Marino) Madaffari.Tony worked in maintenance for Armco Steel Corp. for 38 years, retiring in 1978. He served in the Army during World War II, and was a life member of Veterans...

Robert E Burns

Robert E Burns

Jan 31, 2003

Robert E. Burns, 67, of Middletown, died Friday, Jan. 31, 2003 at Kensington Place. He was born in Dayton, Oh. on August 19, 1935 to Chalmer E. and Wilma R. (Stocker) Burns. He graduated from Fairview High School in Dayton and later attended General Motors Institute in Flint, Michigan. Robert Began working for Armco in 1957, and retired from Buildings...

Robert W. Douglass

Robert W. Douglass

Jan 29, 2003

Robert W. Douglass, 80, of Trenton, died Wednesday, January 29, 2003 at Middletown Regional Hospital. He was born in Frankfort, Indiana on February 17, 1922 to parents Fred W. and Mary (Schenck) Douglass.Mr. Douglass was a member of Holy Name Catholic Church. He served in the United States Army, where he was recipient of the American Theater Ribbon, Good Conduct...

Betty L. Perry

Betty L. Perry

Jan 29, 2003

Betty L. Perry, 82, of Middletown, died Wednesday, January 29, 2003 at Garden Manor Retirement Village. She was born in Middletown on May 31, 1920 to parents Walter and Madge (Fields) Smith.Mrs. Perry was a graduate of Miami University and taught second grade at Garfield and Jefferson Elementary Schools. She was a founding member of the Town & Country Garden...

Mitzi Welling

Mitzi Welling

Jan 29, 2003

Mitzi Welling, 76, of Madison Township, died Wednesday, January 29, 2003 at Jewish Hospital in Cincinnati. She was born in Massillon, Ohio on January 16, 1927 to parents, Jerry and Anna (Kossa) Stahl.Mrs. Welling was a member of Holy Name Catholic Church, where she participated in the prayer group. She went on a pilgrimage to Medjugori 10 years ago. She...

John E. Hopper

John E. Hopper

Jan 28, 2003

John E. Hopper, 81, of Middletown, died Tuesday, January 28, 2003 at Middletown Regional Hospital. He was born in Middletown on January 13, 1922 to parents John M. and Anna Elizabeth (Jeffcott) Hopper.Mr. Hopper was a member of Holy Family Parish-Holy Trinity Church. He worked as an engineering consultant for Aeronca, Inc. for 45 years, retiring in 1985. He served...

James George

James George

Jan 26, 2003

Mr. James George, 74, passed into the arms of Jesus, Sunday morning, January 26, 2003 at Mt. Pleasant Retirement Village, after being a resident there for 3 months. He was born in Middletown on December 10, 1928 and lived here all of his life.James was the owner of George Brothers Furniture and Appliances of Middletown for 37 years, retiring in...

Thomas D. Poff, Sr.

Thomas D. Poff, Sr.

Jan 25, 2003

Thomas D. Poff, Sr., 60 of Middletown, died on January 25, 2003 at Middletown Regional Hospital. He was born in Trenton, on October 17, 1942, to parents Thomas Dewey and Myrtle (Shafer) Poff. Thomas served his country in the United States Army. He worked as a welder for Armco Steel Corporation for 30 years.Mr. Poff is survived by one daughter,...

M. Lorraine Mcgraw

M. Lorraine Mcgraw

Jan 24, 2003

M. Lorraine McGraw, 81, of Middletown, died Friday, January 24, 2003 at Hawthorn Glen Nursing Center. She was born in Beckley, West Virginia, on September 27, 1921 to parents Carlye A. and Wanda I. (Lilly) Tudor.Lorraine was a 1938 graduate of Middletown High School and the Middletown Business and Secretarial College. She worked for Dr. Louis B. Gaker as office...

Norbert H. Frey

Norbert H. Frey

Jan 24, 2003

Norbert H. Frey, 89, of Middletown, died Friday, January 24, 2003 at his residence. He was born in Cincinnati on December 13, 1913 to parents Harry and Cecelia (Lutter) Frey.Norbert was raised in Fairmont, a section of old Cincinnati, attended St. Bonaventura School and was a graduate of Roger Bacon High School in 1932. Early in his career, he was...

Mavis G. Benjamin

Mavis G. Benjamin

Jan 23, 2003

Mavis Gertrude Benjamin, 87, of Lebanon, died Thursday, January 23, 2003 at Lebanon Country Manor. She was born on August 18, 1915 in Ernest, Owsley County, Kentucky to parents Price and Mattie (Hall) Gabbard.Mrs. Benjamin lived in Bethel for 46 years and was a member of the Bethel Church of Christ, before becoming a resident of Lebanon Country Manor.She is...

Ruth S. Lloyd

Ruth S. Lloyd

Jan 22, 2003

Ruth S. Lloyd, 89, formerly of Middletown, died Wednesday, January 22, 2003 at Heart Fields Nursing Home in Frederick, Maryland, where she was a resident. She was born in Middletown on July 2, 1913 to parents Albert and Mary Ann (Hoffman) Schneider.Ruth was a member of Holy Family Parish-St. John's Church and was a volunteer for Middletown Regional Hospital.Mrs. Lloyd...

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