Current Obituaries
Ann R. Burns
Jun 11, 2002
Ann R. Burns, 73, died Tuesday, at Middletown Regional Hospital. Ann graduated from Good Samaritan Hospital School of Nursing as a Licensed Practical Nurse in 1951, and from St. John School. She worked for Middletown Regional Hospital for a number of years during the 1950's, then went to work for Dr. Zollett. She was a member of Holy Family Parish-St....
Jack Opesky
Jun 6, 2002
Jack Opesky, 81, died Thursday, at Middletown Regional Hospital. Mr. Opesky was a member of Holy Family Parish-St. John's Church. He worked for Armco Steel for 20 years, retiring in 1976. He served his country in the Marine Corps during WWII. Jack was a life member of the Disabled American Veterans Chapter 131, a member of the American Legion Post...
Edith F. Oaks
Jun 5, 2002
Edith Faye Oaks, 67, died at home on Wednesday, June 5, 2002 after a lengthy illness. She was born September 8, 1934 to parents Noah & Jesse (Keith) Turner. Edith is survived by her husband Earl Oaks of Middletown; three children, Karen Roark of Franklin, Kim (Tom) Holtzclaw of Hamilton, and Edwin E. Oaks of West Alexandria; seven grandchildren, Andrew,...
Mary K. Coyle
Jun 2, 2002
Mary K. Coyle, 80, of Middletown, died Sunday, June 2, 2002 at Middletown Regional Hospital. She was born in Hamilton on September 29, 1921 to parents Joseph and Katherine (Zettler) Meister. After attending business school for 2 years, Mary went to work for Herring-Hall Safe Company in the accounts payable department. She worked there for 10 years. She was an...
Loren David Powell
Jun 2, 2002
Loren David Powell, 49, of Middletown, died Sunday, June 2, 2002 at Clinton Memorial Hospital. He was born on May 3, 1953 in Tiffin, Ohio to parents Walter and Bobbi Powell.Loren worked as a systems manager for Electronic Data Systems. He was a member of the Moose Lodge in Hamilton and loved both fishing and trivia.Loren is survived by his...
Angus Floyd Smith
Jun 1, 2002
Angus Floyd Smith, infant son of Gerald C. Smith and Mary Floyd, of Middletown, died Saturday, June 1, 2002 at Southview Hospital.Graveside service will be held Wednesday, June 5, 2002 at 10:00 Am at Woodside Cemetery. Funeral Home: Wilson-Schramm-Spaulding 3805 Roosevelt Blvd. Middletown, OH US 45044
Helen Matson Kettman
May 31, 2002
Helen Matson Kettman, 89, of Monroe died on Friday afternoon at Mt. Pleasant Retirement Village. She was a member of Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church. During WWII she was a blue print supervisor at Aeronca. She attended the University of Cincinnati for three years and Western College for Women for a year. She was the first teacher for the...
Agnes Frances Martin
May 30, 2002
Agnes Frances Martin, 75, died Thursday, at her residence. She was a member of Holy Family Parish.Mrs. Martin was preceded in death by her husband James "Dutch" Martin in 1991, and her parents, Earl C. and Marie R. (Dugan) Beatty. She is survived by her sons Michael Martin, Richard (Kathy) Martin, and James Martin; daughters Gail (Dick) Manning, Pamela Burton,...
Suzanne D. Terry
May 20, 2002
Suzanne D. Terry, 80, died Monday, at Roper Hospital in South Carolina. Mrs. Terry was preceded in death by her husband Jay G. Terry in 1983, and both of her parents. She is survived by her son Michael (Martha) Terry; daughters Susan (Frank) Tarantino and Melinda (Arthur) Pohl; brother Don Douglas; eight grandchildren; three great grandchildren; and five nieces.Pastor David...
Chris D. Swanson
May 19, 2002
Chris Swanson, 17, peacefully went ot be with his Lord and Savior, Sunday morning, while at home surrounded by his loving family. He fought a valiant battle against Duchennes Muscular Dystrophy. Through his years, he touched many hearts and lives by his beautiful blue eyes, bright smile, and loving heart. Chris was a student at Madison High School, where he...
Barry Wayne Kash
May 17, 2002
Barry Wayne Kash, 55, died Friday at Middletown Regional Hospital. Barry graduated from Madison High School in May of 1964. He was active in sports and was an avid fisherman. Barry was currently employed at Crystal Tissue, where he had been working since 1967. He was a member of Orioles Nest #193 and Loyal Order of Moose #501.Mr. Kash is...
Rachel Danielle Polley
May 14, 2002
Eric and Rebecca Polley announce the birth of their special angel, Rachel Danielle, born May 14, 2002 at 6:48 AM at Middletown Regional Hospital. She stayed just long enough to touch our hearts.In addition to her parents, Rachel is survived by her grandparents Terry & Brenda Polley, Gene & Cheri Spears, and Carl & Debbie Hicks. Funeral Home: Wilson-Schramm-Spaulding 3805...
Mary E. Leopold
May 14, 2002
Mary Elizabeth Knepshield Leopold passed away Tuesday, at her residence at Towne Point. Mary graduated from Middletown High School with her sister Louise and worked at Gardner Paper Company for 42 years. She was married to Frederick Leopold for 34 years, until his death in 1981. A lifelong member of First United Methodist Church, Mary loved sports and was on...
Tim Smith
May 12, 2002
Tim Smith, 44, of Middletown died Sunday, in May's Lick, Kentucky. Tim loved motorcycles and worked as a motorcycle mechanic. He was a member of the Middletown Sportsman's Club.Tim is survived by his father Thomas J. Smith; a son Mark P. Smith; brother David (Karen) Smith; sister Julie (Steve) Buchholz; and nieces Rachel Buchholz and Skylar Smith. He was preceded...
Vera Neu Harmon
May 12, 2002
Vera Neu Harmon, 86, a three year resident of The McAuley in West Hartford, Connecticut, died with her family at her side on Mother's Day, Sunday. She was the daughter of the late Peter and Clara Neu. She resided in Stamford, CT for 39 years prior to moving to West Hartford. She was a member of St. Gabriel's parish in...
Burton Erickson
May 12, 2002
Burton "Bud" M. Erickson, 70, died Sunday at his residence. Mr. Erickson was an army veteran, serving during the Korean Conflict. He was a member of Waveland Park Lodge #654 F & A.M., York Rite and Scottish Rite and Antioch Shrine. Before coming to Middletown, Bud was a property manager for an apartment complex in Des Moines, Iowa.He was preceded...
Mayme L. Shafer
May 11, 2002
Mayme L. Shafer, age 79, died Saturday morning at Middletown Regional Hospital. She was a homemaker.Mrs. Shafer is survived by a daughter Donna Huff; two brothers Cecil and Otis Singleton; two sisters Dorothy Parsons and Pauline Cheeks; two grandchildren; Pamela Strickland and Paula Byrd; and six great grandchildren.Her husband John E. Shafer, May 24, 1995, preceded her in death her...
Chalmer Agee
May 10, 2002
Chalmer Agee, 77, died Friday at his residence. Chalmer worked for the Middletown School System as a custodian for 27 years, retiring in 1988. He was a member of Towne Blvd. Church of God.Mr. Agee is survived by his wife Willie B. (Wells) Agee; a son Larry W. (Nancy J.) Agee; two daughters Rita (David) Krasnonski and Donna Johnson; three...
Frank N. Gibbons
May 10, 2002
Frank Gibbons, 84, died Friday at Alterra Sterling Cottage. Frank worked for Armco Steel Corp. for 11 years before joining the Ohio State Highway Patrol, where he served for 20 years, retiring in 1971. He was the first Middletown resident to retire from the Highway Patrol. After retiring he became a Butler County Animal Control Officer for several years. Frank...
Fred Robinson
May 9, 2002
Charles Fred Robinson, 64, died Thursday, at Middletown Regional Hospital. Fred worked for General Motors as a maintenance supervisor for 29 1/2 years, retiring in 1992. He was a member of Wildwood Golf Club for 30 years. He enjoyed playing golf, fishing, his vacation homes in Kentucky and Florida, and above all else, spending time with his family. Mr. Robinson...
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