Current Obituaries
Ruth Anne Lee
Feb 19, 2023
Ruth Lee 85, of Monroe, passed away on Sunday, February 19, 2023 at Optimized Senior Living. She was born in Middletown on December 3, 1937 to parents, Clarence and Ruth (Douglas) Brate, both of whom preceded her in death.
Ruth had attended Maple Park Elementary School and graduated from Lemon Monroe High School. She worked as a secretary for General Electric...
Caroline Perkins
Feb 17, 2023
Mary Caroline Perkins, 55, of Middletown, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, February 17, 2023 at her home. She was born in Middletown on August 10, 1967.
Caroline had a very caring spirit so her career as a long-term care nurse for more than twenty years was a perfect fit.
She loved her family and will be greatly missed by her daughters, Abigail...
John A. "Johnny" Esselman
Feb 17, 2023
John A. “Johnny” Esselman, 85, of Middletown, died on Friday, February 17, 2023, at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born on September 18, 1937, in Cincinnati to Frank and Ruth (Garner) Esselman.
He worked for Square D as a machine operator. Johnny loved spending time with family, motorcycles and classic cars.
Johnny is survived by his wife, Sandy...
Robert William "Bobby" Lux, Sr.
Feb 16, 2023
Robert William “Bobby” Lux Sr. 49, of Middletown, died on Thursday, February 16, 2023. He was born on September 22, 1973, in Dayton, OH to Robert and Joyce (Sorrell) Lux.
He worked for Allied Window Inc, loved working on cars and spending time at car shows, dragstrips and derby’s, but most of all he loved spending time with his children.
Robert is...
Michael P. Hearlihy
Feb 14, 2023
Michael Patrick Hearlihy, 62, of German Township, died on Tuesday, February 14, 2023 at Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. He was born in Lakewood, Ohio on March 26, 1960.
Michael graduated from Monroe High School in 1978. His career path was varied, having worked for Butternut Bread, he was also an HVAC installer and most recently worked for the City...
Robert Childers
Feb 13, 2023
Robert "Bobbie" Childers, age 85 of Middletown, OH passed away Monday , Feb.13 2023. Robert was born in Hazard, KY to the late Carl and Ida Mae (Morris) Childers. He was preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Lisa Wagers; seven brothers, Carl, Philip, Jasper, Paul, James, Elmer, Joseph; and two sisters, Nanny and Cleda Mae. Robert is survived by...
Bonnie J. Hall
Feb 12, 2023
Bonnie J. Hall, 83, of Middletown, passed away on Sunday, February 12, 2023 at Spring Hills Middletown. She was born in Grayson, Kentucky on December 16, 1939 to parents, Clifford and Grace (Johnston) Barber.
Bonnie had worked as an IRS clerk in Dayton. She enjoyed traveling with her husband, Wilbur, and going to bluegrass shows. She also enjoyed sewing, quilting and...
Roy Spicer
Feb 9, 2023
Roy Spicer, 95+, from Franklin peacefully left this world on February 9, 2023. Roy was born on March 24, 1927 in Georges Branch, Breathitt Co., KY, the sixth of thirteen children born to James and Lizzie (Bellamy) Spicer.
Roy was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Edna Mae (Profitt); parents, James (Lizzie Bellamy) Spicer; his oldest sister, Pearlie (George) Clemons;...
Conrad Carpenter
Feb 7, 2023
Conrad Carpenter "Connie", passed away on February 7, 2023, at the age of 85. He was born on March 21,1937 in Springfield, Illinois and moved to Hamilton, Ohio at an early age. He attended Liberty Elementary and graduated from Lemon-Monroe High School in 1955. After high school, he worked at Fernald, a nuclear weapons plant, while completing his Bachelor’s degree...
John K. "Jack" Buffenbarger
Feb 4, 2023
John K. "Jack" Buffenbarger, 93, of Middletown, died on Saturday, February 4, 2023 at Ohio's Hospice of Butler & Warren Counties. He was born in Cincinnati on March 10, 1929 to parents, James F. and Agnes (Kehm) Buffenbarger.
Jack retired from Armco Steel Corporation, having worked as a draftsman and designer in the Metal Products Division and Engineering Department. He was...
Betty Jean Tucker
Feb 3, 2023
Betty Jean Tucker 91, of Franklin, went home to be with her Lord and Savior February 3, 2023. She was born March 27, 1931, in Monaca, PA to Charles and Jeanette (Rounds) LaRue.
She worked as an x-ray technician and was a member of Towne Church. Her favorite job was working at the Towne Learning Center. Betty Jean attended Rio Grande...
Joan E. Debrosse
Feb 3, 2023
Joan E. DeBrosse, 91, formerly of Middletown, passed away on Friday, February 3, 2023 at St. Leonard CHI Living Communities in Centerville. She was born in Dayton on November 12, 1931 to parents, Aloysius and Stella (Weckesser) Hirsch.
Joan was a woman of strong faith and was a member of Holy Family Parish in Middletown, where she served on the bereavement...
Geraldine M. Graham
Feb 2, 2023
Geraldine M. "Gerry" Graham, 86, of Trenton, died on Thursday, February 2, 2023 at Majestic Care of Middletown. She was born in Hamilton on September 10, 1936 to parents, Cecil Sr. and Erma (Tigges) Ash.
Gerry had worked as a bookkeeper for Ohio Transmission for over 20 years.
Gerry loved her family and will be greatly missed by her husband of 67...
Karen Conley
Feb 1, 2023
Karen Conley, 75, of Middletown, passed away on Wednesday, February 1, 2023 at her home. She was born in Middletown on August 2, 1947 to parents, Albert and Betty (Short) Robinson.
Karen devoted her time to making a loving home for her family. She will be greatly missed by her husband, Ova W. Conley; daughters, Renee Mandzak, Lisa Ann Osile &...
Barbara J. "Babs" Garnett Schramm
Jan 31, 2023
Barbara J. "Babs" Garnett Schramm, 88, formerly of Middletown, died on Tuesday, January 31, 2023 at her home in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. She was born in Ashland, Kentucky on April 11, 1934 to parents, Frank H. and Myrtle (Lambert) Mansfield.
Babs had worked as an executive secretary and corporate treasurer in the Financial Planning business.
Babs loved her family and will...
Elizabeth E. Phillips
Jan 31, 2023
Elizabeth E. Phillips, 90, formerly of Middletown, passed away on Tuesday, January 31, 2023 at Sayre Christian Village in Lexington, Kentucky. She was born in Northampton, Massachusetts on September 10, 1932 to parents, Thomas J. and Mary M. (Bogdanowicz) Sulinski.
Elizabeth had a wonderful spirit and was very good at taking care of others, which is why she had a great...
Nikki Jo Wright Brubaker
Jan 27, 2023
Nikki Jo Wright Brubaker, 36, of Camden, passed away on Friday, January 27, 2023 at Ohio's Hospice of Butler & Warren Counties. She was born in Middletown on December 8, 1986.
Nikki had worked as a dog groomer.
Nikki was loved by many and will be greatly missed by her daughters, Blaike Kash, Draya Brubaker, Marley Phillips, Piper Phillips & Zowie Phillips;...
Joseph Kent Harrison Iii
Jan 27, 2023
Joseph Kent Harrison III, (83) of Middletown, Ohio, passed away peacefully on January 27, 2023 in Cincinnati Ohio. Joe spent his final days with tremendous care and affection from his daughters Molly and Christie. Special thanks for the sacrifices made to make sure Joe was comfortable and loved to the very end.
Joseph, fondly known as Joe, Dad, Joepa, and/or Jopes...
Billy R. Lykins, Jr.
Jan 21, 2023
Billy Ralph Lykins Jr. “Tiny”, age 61, passed away Saturday January 21, 2023, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Edgewood, KY. He was born April 21, 1961, in Middletown, OH the son of Billy Ralph Lykins Sr. and LaVern (Brewer) Lykins.
He was a heavy equipment operator for 45 years, working out of the IUOE Local 18. Billy served his country in...
John W. Stitzel
Jan 21, 2023
John W. Stitzel, 64, of Middletown, died unexpectedly on Saturday, January 21, 2023 at LaFollette Medical Center in Tennessee . He was born in Hamilton on November 1, 1958 to parents, William C. and Nancy R. (Suplee) Stitzel.
John was a Class of 1977 graduate of Middletown High School, where he was on the swim team. He worked as a welder...
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