Current Obituaries
Todd Allen Cantrell
Dec 30, 2022
Todd Allen Cantrell, 63, of Middletown, passed away on Friday, December 30, 2022 at home surrounded by his family. He was born in Bluefield, West Virginia on March 14, 1959. Todd worked as a machinist for Narrow Way Custom Technologies for over 40 years. He served his country in the United States Marine Corps.
Todd is survived by loving wife, Cappie...
Thomas J. Bowles
Dec 27, 2022
Thomas J. Bowles, 89, of Dayton, died on Tuesday, December 27, 2022 at Miami Valley Hospital. He was born in Dayton on February 14, 1933 to parents, Jess and Helen (Waitzman) Bowles.
Tom had worked as a research chemist for NCR. He was a veteran of the United States Navy, having served during the Korean war. Tom was always up for...
Rebecca S. Howard
Dec 27, 2022
Rebecca S. Howard, 84, of Middletown, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, December 27, 2022. She was born in Salyersville, Kentucky on August 18, 1938 to parents, Lee and Leatha (Patrick) Risner. She had worked for Ecowater Systems for 30 years.
Rebecca loved her family and will be greatly missed by her children, Matthew (Wendy) Tackett & Pamela...
Mary Ellen Davis
Dec 26, 2022
Mary Ellen Davis, 97, of Middletown died on Monday, December 26, 2022, at Ohio's Hospice of Butler & Warren Counties. She was born on Tuesday, July 7, 1925, in Trenton, OH to John and Florence (Fifer) Wendt.
Mary is survived by her daughters, Pamela (Matt) Davis Spradling and Beverly Daniel; grandchildren, Todd (Jennifer) Daniel and Lisa (Mike) Sullivan; great grandchildren, Blake...
Louis R. Cales
Dec 23, 2022
Louis R. Cales, 74, of Middletown, passed away on Friday, December 23, 2022 at his home. He was born in Dayton on May 23, 1948 to parents, Louis M. and Odessa M. (Martin) Cales, who preceded him in death.
Louis made his career as a plumber and electrician. He was a proud veteran of the United States Navy, having served during...
Mary B. Enochs
Dec 22, 2022
Mary Baremore Enochs, age 91 of Monroe, Ohio, passed away December 22, 2022, in Monroe. She was born on November 13, 1931, to Henry and Helen Baremore in Akron, Ohio.
She graduated Akron High School and attended The Ohio State University where she was a member of the Delta Gamma Sorority. Mary married David James Enochs on December 29, 1951, and...
Richard J. Fiessinger
Dec 21, 2022
Richard J. Fiessinger, 90, of Middletown, passed away on Wednesday, December 21, 2022 at his home. He was born in Middletown on October 21, 1932 to parents, Wendolyn and Lena (Hamlin) Fiessinger.
Richard was a veteran of the United States Air Force, serving during the Korean War. He was an owner/operator of the family business of Wendy's BF Goodrich for 35...
Steven C. Howard
Dec 21, 2022
Steven C. Howard, 63, of Liberty, Indiana passed away on Wednesday, December 21, 2022 at his home. He was born in Middletown, Ohio on July 30, 1959 to parents, William J. and Betty J. (Childers) Howard.
Steven had worked as a machine operator at Franklin Box Board, retiring in 2011. He was a veteran of the United States Navy and member...
Phyllis Jean Bartley
Dec 19, 2022
Phyllis Jean Bartley, 88, of Monroe, passed away on Monday, December 19, 2022 at Atrium Medical Center. She was born in Pikeville, Kentucky on March 16, 1934.
Phyllis had worked as the Children's Librarian for Middletown Public Library for many years, retiring in 1995. She was an avid flower gardener and enjoyed playing golf with family and friends. She also enjoyed...
Jane Kiker
Dec 16, 2022
Jane Kiker 73, went home to be with Jesus on Friday, December 16, 2022, at Otterbein-Lebanon SeniorLife Community. She was born on April 20, 1949, in Middletown, OH to Woodrow Wilson and Clarice Virgene (Schoenberger) Wilkinson Sr.
She worked as a manager for MidFirst Credit Union.
Jane is survived by her husband S. Dale Kiker, children Jason (Anna) Kiker, Justin (Angela) Kiker...
Vilma M. Erb
Dec 15, 2022
Vilma Marie Erb, 89, of Middletown, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Thursday, December 15, 2022 at Spring Hills Middletown. She was born in Middletown on January 30, 1933 to parents, Paul J. and Mary (Volarich) Slezak.
Vilma graduated in 1950 from St. John's High School in Middletown. She worked as a sales clerk at McAlpin's Department...
Everett Douglas Barker
Dec 12, 2022
Everett Douglas Barker, 70, of Middletown died on December 12, 2022 at Atrium Medical Center. He was born in Middletown on January 1, 1952 to parents Everett and Mildred who preceded him in death.
He leaves behind several loving family members and friends.
Visitation will be Monday December 19, 2022 from10:30 to 11:00AM at Wilson Schramm Spaulding Funeral Home 3805 Roosevelt Blvd....
Jeffery T. Repper, Sr.
Dec 9, 2022
Jeffery T. Repper Sr. 71, of Middletown, died on Friday, December 9, 2022 at his residence. He was born on January 5, 1951 in Middletown, OH to Theodore and Nancy Repper.
Jeff retired as a rigger from Armco after 30 years. He enjoyed the outdoors including fishing, hunting, canoeing, and gardening. Jeff played the guitar and enjoyed playing local venues throughout...
Rita Rice
Dec 8, 2022
Rita Rice 68, of Middletown, died on Thursday, December 8, 2022, at Miami Valley Hospital. She was born on January 23, 1954 in Hitchens, KY to Wade and Rosetta (Bartee) Prichard.
She was a real estate agent and stay at home mom. Rita took great joy in caring for her kids and dogs.
Rita is survived by her husband; Charles David Rice,...
Kathleen A. Wenzel
Dec 7, 2022
Kathleen A. “Kathy” Wenzel 75, of Middletown, died on December 7, 2022, at Kettering Medical Center. She was born on June 13, 1947 to parents, Howard and Juanita (Stern) Osborn.
Kathy was a dietary aid at Bickford Senior Living and enjoyed crafts, cross stitching, crossword puzzles and jigsaw puzzles.
Kathy is survived by her son, Jason (Amber) Wenzel; and grandchildren, Tyler Wenzel...
Dorothy E. Diver
Dec 6, 2022
Dorothy Elizabeth Diver died on December 6, 2022, at Ohio Living Mount Pleasant in Monroe, Ohio. She was born in Middletown, Ohio on December 1, 1928, to Arthur and Frances Diver. She was preceded in death by her parents, her brother, Walter J. Diver, her sister, Jean Diver Buckley and a nephew, Walter John Diver. Dorothy leaves behind her nephew...
James E. Fleming
Dec 3, 2022
James Edward Fleming, 86, of Franklin, passed away on Saturday, December 3, 2022 at his home. He was born in Middletown on May 28, 1936 to parents, Voight T. & Catherine (Caskey) Fleming.
James worked for Armco Steel Corp, for 37 years, retiring as a Hot Strip Foreman in 1990.
James loved his family and will be greatly missed by his children,...
Michael T. Martin
Dec 2, 2022
Michael T. "Crash" Martin, 75, beloved father, grandfather, brother, and uncle, passed away on Friday, December 2, 2022 at Dayton VA Medical Center. Michael was born in Middletown on March 7, 1947 to parents, James E. and Agnes (Beatty) Martin. Michael proudly served his country as a Seabee in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War and was a...
John A. "Jack" Sivy
Dec 2, 2022
John A. "Jack" Sivy 79, of Middletown, died on Friday, December 02, 2022, at Atrium Medical Center. He was born on April 26, 1943. in Braddock, PA to John and Martha (Dovic) Sivy.
He served in the United States Navy onboard the USS Independence. Jack was a former City Planner for the City of Middletown and worked for Butler County after...
James W. Rhoads
Nov 21, 2022
James Rhoads, 90, of Miamisburg, passed away suddenly on Monday, November 21, 2022. He was born in Middletown on November 9, 1932 to parents, James "Pete" and Betty (Elrick) Rhoads.
Jim is survived by his wife of 71 years, Irene Rhoads; daughter, Pamela (Terry) Slifer; son, Michael Rhoads; sister, Sally Utz; four grandchildren, Ricki (Marc) Miller, Timothy (Jennifer) Slifer, Amber Rhoads...