Current Obituaries
Jack O. Rothwell
Jan 16, 2023
Jack O. Rothwell, 81, of Middletown, died on Monday, January 16, 2023 at Atrium Medical Center. He was born in West Carrollton on June 22, 1941 to parents, Leonard and Neoma (Coatney) Rothwell.
Jack had worked for Stone Container, Miami Valley Paper and Bay West. He loved to be outdoors, especially hunting and fishing.
But his biggest love was his family and...
Mark S. Mcintosh
Jan 9, 2023
Mark Scott McIntosh, 53, of Middletown, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, January 9, 2023 at home. He was born in Middletown on April 5, 1969 to parents, Irvine Jr. and Dorothy (Barrett) McIntosh, both who preceded him in death.
Mark worked in Industrial sales. But his true passion in life was music and he enjoyed being a local musician.
Mark is survived...
Ilse Combs
Jan 7, 2023
Ilse Combs, 79, of Middletown, passed away on Saturday, January 7, 2023 at home. She was born in Kramsach, Austria on September 29, 1943 to parents, Rudolph and Maria Schuler.
Ilse devoted her time to making a loving home for her family. She was an avid fan of the NFL.
Ilse is survived by her three sons, Todd (Julie) Hollenbaugh, Fred (Ingrid)...
John Michael Clifton
Jan 6, 2023
John Michael Clifton, passed away on January 6, 2023 at the age of 70. John Michael was a loving brother, Uncle, great Uncle, and extraordinary person with all whom he had contact within the Middletown, Ohio community.
A graduate from Bishop Fenwick High School, he attended the University of Cincinnati, and was a veteran of the U.S. Navy (corpsman). His occupational...
Charlotte L. Hall
Jan 4, 2023
Charlotte L. Hall, 86, of Monroe, passed away on Wednesday, January 4, 2023 at Ohio's Hospice of Butler & Warren Counties. She was born in Middletown on February 24, 1936 to parents, Gerald and Louise (Mittenholzer) Horn.
Charlotte had worked in data processing for Armco Steel Corporation and Viking Office Products. She enjoyed fishing and going to the casino.
Charlotte loved her...
Brian C. Demay
Jan 2, 2023
Brian C. Demay, 56, of Liberty Township, Ohio, died on Monday, January 2, 2023, at University of Cincinnati Medical Center. He was born April 1, 1966, in Royal Oak, Michigan. Brian grew up in Oscoda, Michigan, graduated from Oscoda High School, and received his B.A.A. from Central Michigan University.
Brian was musician, music lover, and songwriter, which made his career in...
Delores J. Smith
Jan 2, 2023
Delores J. Smith, 91, of Middletown, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 2, 2023 at Arlington Pointe Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. She was born in Kiefer, Oklahoma on May 19, 1931 to parents, Leroy Anderson and Goldie Mae (Reed) Rinehart.
Delores lived a full life as a mother, sister, aunt and friend. She cared deeply for her family and neighbors. She...
Gloria J. Muthert
Jan 2, 2023
Gloria J. Muthert, 75, of Franklin Township, passed away on Monday, January 2, 2023 at Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. She was born in Middletown on August 27, 1947 to parents, William F. and Kathleen E. (Whitley) Muthert.
Gloria graduated from Franklin High School in 1966 and worked for AK Steel for 30 years, retiring from the Quality Control Dept....
Nannie Louise Hendricks
Dec 31, 2022
Nannie Louise (McIntosh) Hendricks, 82, of Madison Township, passed away on Saturday, December 31, 2022 at Bickford Assisted Living. She was born in Breathitt County, Kentucky on October 26, 1940 to parents, Robert and Rachel (Coomer)McIntosh. Louise married Robert "Bob" Hendricks and became the mother of four daughters and two step-daughters.
Louise chose to start in the work force at a...
James "Jd" Sivak
Dec 31, 2022
James David Sivak, 59, of Lebanon, died on Saturday, December 31, 2022 at Atrium Medical Center. He was born in Middletown on December 3, 1963. JD was a store manager for PetSmart.
JD loved his family and will be greatly missed by his wife, Brenda (Gilbert) Sivak; son, Ryan (Barbara) Sivak; daughters, Amber (Doug) Sivak & Sierra Sivak; step-daughters, Kristen (Jobey)...
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...