OBITUARIES

Oct 19, 2002

Betty J. Lakes, 64, of Camden, died Saturday, October 19, 2002 at her residence. She was born in Trenton on February 15, 1938 to parents Joseph Chester and Anna (McGuire) Adams.Betty is survived by her husband Bennie L. Lakes of Camden; daughters Debbie (Charlie) Nichols of Orman Beach, FL., Donna (Clayton) Oaks, and Joanne Colwell both of Camden; stepdaughters Sandra...

Oct 17, 2002

Jalen Octavis Smith, infant son of Louis Smith and Amy Shepherd of Middletown, died Thursday, October 17, 2002 at Middletown Regional Hospital.Jalen is also survived by his brothers Louis & Devon Smith; his sister Aryn Shepherd; his grandparents Helen George, & Terri & Johnny Shepherd; his aunts Joni Smith, Martha Shepherd, Angie Shepherd, Kimberly Cooper, & Violet George; his uncles...

Oct 13, 2002

Sherry R. Callahan, 57, of Milford Township, Ohio, died Sunday, October 13, 2002 at her residence. She was born in Middletown on April 22, 1945 to parents Norma (Henning) and Charles W. Kramer Sr.. Sherry is survived by her husband John P. Callahan of Milford Township, Ohio; four sons, W. Scott Callahan of Miami, FL., Tony A. (Stephanie) Callahan of...

Oct 12, 2002

Agnes (Hume) Combs, 83, of Middletown, died Saturday, October 12, 2002 at Towne Point Senior Living. Agnes was born on April 6, 1919 in Middletown, to Charles L. and Mary E. (Koeppel) Hume. Agnes was Chief Operator for Ohio Bell for 37 years, until retiring in 1974. She is a member of Holy Family Parish-St. Johns were she belonged to...

Oct 10, 2002

Charles A. Isaacs, 59, of Trenton, died Thursday, October 10, 2002 at Sunrise Assisted Living in Hamilton. He was born in Hamilton on September 19, 1943 to parents Charles G. and Ruth (Chrisman) Isaacs.Charles worked for Klockner-Namasco (formerly Blake Steel Service) as a transportation supervisor for 30 years, retiring in 1996. He was an active member of Grace Baptist Church,...

Oct 6, 2002

Dorothy H. "Dottie" Richeson, 76, of Middletown, died Sunday, October 6, 2002 at her residence. She was born in Newport, Kentucky on March 19, 1926 to parents Lafe and Mayme (Soule) Highley.Dottie worked for Wright-Patterson Air Force Base as a budget analyst for 26 years. She was a member of Living Word Church.Mrs. Richeson is survived by her husband Harold...

Oct 6, 2002

Kellen Lee Stephens, infant son of Michelle Stephens and Judha Watson , died Sunday, October 6, 2002 at Miami Valley Hospital.He is survived by his parents; grandparents Richard & Linda Stephens, Sue Richter & Carl Schafer, and Debbie Watson; an aunt, Cecilia (Jammie) Howard; a cousin, Marissa Howard; great grandparents and many other family and friends. He was preceded in...

Oct 3, 2002

Frances F. Hoskins, 67, of Middletown, died Thursday, October 3, 2002 at her residence. She was born in Middletown on September 29, 1935, to parents Albert and Mabel (Medlen) Frebis.Mrs. Hoskins worked for the Safety Council for 44 years, retiring in 1997. The council named the Frances F. Hoskins Community Safety Award after her. She was a member of Holy...

Oct 1, 2002

John C. Erb, a lifelong Middletonian, was welcomed into our heavenly Father's arms on Tuesday, October 1, 2002. Born to Gardoola (Cochran) and Frederick Erb on April 9, 1907, John lived an active, independent life in our community for 95 years.John was a marvelous resource for historical researchers. His accurate memory was a delight for many who learned of loved...

Sep 28, 2002

Sep 21, 2002

Betty Jean Knapp, 59, of Middletown died Saturday September 21, 2002 at her residence. She was born March 21, 1943 in Middletown to parents Rector and Bethel (Highley) Lykins.Mrs. Knapp was employed by the Shaker Run Golf Club as a manager in food service. She also enjoyed traveling, spending time with friends and was a member of the Monroe Church...

Sep 15, 2002

Betty J. Burgher, 72, of Trenton, died Sunday, September 15, 2002 at Middletown Regional Hospital. She was born in Bear Spring, Tennessee on March 30, 1930 to parents Frank and Nanny (Pully) Williams.Betty graduated from Middletown High School in 1947. She was a member of Mt. Olivet United Presbyterian Church for many years, where she served as church secretary. She...

Sep 9, 2002

Marjorie A. Compton, 77, of Middletown, died Monday, September 9, 2002 at Mt. Pleasant Retirement Village in Monroe. She was born in Middletown on January 16, 1925 to the late Harry L. and Cecilia (Mulford) Compton.Ms. Compton worked as a secretary/receptionist for Armco Steel Corp. for 25 years, retiring in 1982. She was a member of First Presbyterian Church. She...

Sep 8, 2002

Michael L. Bruck, 51, of Trenton died Sunday September 8, 2002 at his residence. He was born October 10, 1950 in Glendale Ohio.He enjoyed building models and trains and worked in the construction business.He is survived by his wife Patricia Bruck, mother Betty Bruck, one son Michael, two daughters Heather and Laurie, and two stepsons Michael and Jonathan. He is...

Aug 26, 2002

Dorin "Bill" Jensen, 87, of Middletown, died on August 26, 2002, at Willow Knoll Retirement Community. He was born in Middletown, on August 2, 1915 to parents Raymond and Katherine (Shartle) Jensen. Mr. Jensen was a machinist for General Motors for 10 years and was a U.S. Navy veteran serving during World War II. He was a member of the...

Aug 23, 2002

Edward L. Cape, 89, of Monroe, died Friday, August 23, 2002 at Mt. Pleasant Retirement Center following an extended illness. Mr. Cape was born January 8, 1913, in Rockport, Indiana to Sidney and Rose (Wetzel Cape. Employed by Armco Steel Corp (A.K.Steel) for 42 years, he retired in 1975 as a maintenance planner. He was a World War II U.S....

Aug 20, 2002

Jack M. Reck, 75, of Middletown, died Tuesday, August 20, 2002 at Garden Manor Retirement Village. He was born April 14, 1927 in North Star, Oh. to the late Ellsworth and Elva (Murray) Reck.Jack served in the Army during World War II as an MP for General Mark Clark and was an MP for the Nuremberg trials.Jack graduated from Middletown...

Aug 18, 2002

Alma J. Wolfe, 80, of Middletown, died on August 18, 2002, at Garden Manor. She was born in Little Rock, Arkansas on December 14, 1921 to parents Gordan and Angie (Robinson) Thomas. Alma was preceded in death by her parents and husband, Harold Wolfe in 1992 and a sister, Ann Cauley.She is survived by a daughter Jacalyn (Rick) Osuna of...

Aug 17, 2002

Doris Jena, 70, of Middletown, died Saturday, Aug. 17, 2002 at Middletown Regional Hospital. She was born October 26, 1931 in Mobile Alabama. Doris was a member of the Holy Family Parish Ladies Society, she was the travel planner for AARP, and a very avid Bingo player. Doris also spent 10 years working for the U.S. Government, administering military entrance...

Aug 17, 2002

Glenn E. Selby, 79, of Middletown died Saturday, August 17, 2002 at Middletown Regional Hospital. Glenn was born August 5, 1923 in Middletown to, Orion W. and Helen (Pennell) Selby. He graduated from Middletown High School as Co-Valedictorian in 1941 and attended the University of Cincinnati in Metallurgical Engineering. He was a Registered Professional Engineer. Post graduate education included Harvard...