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Bill Kinsey

Bill Kinsey

Mar 22, 2022

William Ralph “Bill” Kinsey, passed away on March 22, 2022, in Monroe, Ohio. He is survived by his beloved wife of 71 years, Ellen Kinsey; children, Sue Ellen (Steve) Radcliffe of West Chester, Bill Kinsey (Jayne Weddington) of Cape Canaveral, FL and Karen (Bruce) Zink of Columbus; and grandchildren, Jaime Smith DeMaris, Bradley Smith, Gregory Radcliffe, Kyle Kinsey, Tyler Kinsey,...

John A. Frey

John A. Frey

Mar 21, 2022

John A. Frey, 90, of Middletown, peacefully passed away at home on Monday, March 21, 2022. He was born August 31, 1931, in Middletown to the late Frank and Victoria (Gauzy) Frey. John loved the Lord and was a faithful member of Holy Family Parish. He retired from Crystal Tissue after 42 years. "Johnny" loved God, his family, spending time...

Barbara E. Cessna

Barbara E. Cessna

Mar 20, 2022

Barbara Ellen Cessna passed from this life into heaven on March 20, 2022. Numerous loved ones were around her as she ended a very special two-year season with Hospice Care of Middletown. The daughter of Ralph and Lillian Reeder, Barbara was born in Lock Haven, PA on April 6, 1930. She is survived by her son, Frank L. Cessna III...

David W. Taylor

David W. Taylor

Mar 20, 2022

David W. "Dave" Taylor, age 81, of Warren County, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, March 20, 2022. He was born in Franklin on December 9, 1940 to parents, Virgil and Dorothy (Lindsay) Taylor. A Preble Shawnee and University of Cincinnati (UC) graduate, Dave enjoyed employment with ARMCO Research as a metallurgical research engineer, until his retirement. Dave...

John "J.T." Maher

John "J.T." Maher

Mar 19, 2022

John Thomas "J.T." Maher was born November 30, 1947 in Middletown to Mary Elizabeth (Snedaker) and Joseph Harold Maher. He graduated Middletown High School class of 1965, attended Miami University and worked at the Middletown Journal for over 25 years. He was an avid reader, spending most of his time studying The Civil War and visiting Gettysburg often. JT loved:...

Sheila Miller

Sheila Miller

Mar 11, 2022

Sheila Miller, age 76, of Trenton, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Friday, March 11, 2022. She was born September 18, 1945, in Franklin, Ohio, to the late Vernon Little and Flora Mae Beeler. Sheila loved the springtime and flowers of all kinds. She never met a stranger, was very caring and loving to all. Her family was...

Virginia M. Dillman

Virginia M. Dillman

Mar 9, 2022

Virginia M. Dillman, 92, of Middletown, passed away on Wednesday, March 9, 2022 at her home. She was born in Hamilton on November 2, 1929 to parents, William and Emma (Bruns) Niederauer. Virginia worked along side her family at their company, Dillman Foods. Mrs. Dillman loved her family and will be greatly missed by her son, Roger Steven and daughter-in-law,...

Julie Ann Mapel

Julie Ann Mapel

Mar 7, 2022

Julie Ann Mapel, 66, beloved daughter of James and Marilyn Jean Mapel, passed away at her home in Monroe, Ohio on March 7, 2022. Julie always shared her love of animals, flowers, cooking, and humor with those around her, and her bright smile will be missed. She had a varied career, with time spent as proprietor of a yogurt shop...

Betty Jean Stacy

Betty Jean Stacy

Feb 27, 2022

Betty Jean Little Stacy of Monroe Ohio, went to be with her Lord on February 27, 2022, peacefully passing surrounded by her beloved family. She was born to Leonard and Flossie (Lewis) Little on January 11, 1929 and raised in the small communities of Elkatawa and Wolverine in Breathitt County Kentucky. She graduated from Jackson Kentucky City Schools and attended...

Kenneth O. Fielder

Kenneth O. Fielder

Feb 26, 2022

Kenneth Oliver Fielder, 85, of Monroe, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, February 26, 2022 at his residence. He was born in Middletown on November 25, 1936 to the late, Oliver and Bertha "Evelyn" (Martin) Fielder. Kenneth proudly served his country in the United States Army. He worked in purchasing at Armco Steel Corp, retiring after 40...

Aurelia Latimore

Aurelia Latimore

Feb 23, 2022

Aurelia Latimore, 71, of Middletown, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, February 23, 2022 at Heritagespring of West Chester. She was born in Middletown on January 12, 1951 to parents, John and Voncile (Purifoy) Glover. Aurelia was a very outgoing, free-spirited "people person", which served her well with her career in the healthcare field as a nurse's...

Marie F. Mcdonough

Marie F. Mcdonough

Feb 23, 2022

Marie Frances McDonough, 94, of Middletown, passed away on Wednesday, February 23, 2022 at home. She was born in Harrison, Ohio on September 11, 1927 to parents, Edwin and Julia (Fichter) Roell. Marie devoted her time to making a loving home for her family. She was a member of Holy Family Parish - Holy Trinity Church. Marie is survived by...

Mike Hardy

Mike Hardy

Feb 22, 2022

Michael L. "Mike" Hardy, 67, of Monroe, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, February 22, 2022 at Atrium Medical Center. He was born in Xenia, Ohio on June 9, 1954. Mike was a graduate of Anderson University and then worked for the Cincinnati Enquirer for 25 years. Following his retirement from there he worked at Kroger and...

Phoebe Pearce

Phoebe Pearce

Feb 22, 2022

Phoebe A. Pearce, 84, of Middletown, passed away on Tuesday, February 22, 2022 at her home. She was born in Middletown on September 14, 1937 to parents, William and Kathryn C. (Coyle) Sullivan. Phoebe had worked as a sales clerk for Macy's, retiring in 2012. She was an active member of Holy Family Parish. Phoebe is survived by her son,...

Barbara Givens

Barbara Givens

Feb 20, 2022

Barbara E. Givens, 67, of Middletown, passed away on Sunday, February 20, 2022 at Atrium Medical Center. She was born in Major, Kentucky on June 6, 1954 to parents, Elisha and Nancy (Gabbard) Bowling. Barbara was a graduate of Owsley County High School and later worked as an assembler for Worthington Plastics. She enjoyed playing Bingo, an occasional trip to...

Ralph P. Abney

Ralph P. Abney

Feb 19, 2022

Ralph P. Abney, 89, of Middletown, Ohio passed away, Saturday evening, February 19, 2022. Ralph, a native of Middletown, was born in 1932 to Dewey & Opal Abney and shared his life with Darlene (nee Schoenberger), his much loved wife, for 69 years. He graduated Miamisburg High School in 1950 and began work at ARMCO Steel as a reserve employee....

Richard Edward Cooke

Richard Edward Cooke

Feb 19, 2022

Richard Edward "Edd" Cooke, 64, of Middletown, passed away on Saturday, February 19, 2022 at University of Cincinnati Medical Center. He was born in Phoenix, Arizona on August 31, 1957 to parents, Roger & Ruth (Howard) Cooke, who preceded him in death. Edd had worked for various companies in the industrial field in shipping and receiving. Edd was a true...

Reda Mccartt

Reda Mccartt

Feb 16, 2022

Reda McCartt, 81, of Madison Township, passed away on Wednesday, February 16, 2022 at Atrium Medical Center. She was born in Breathitt County, Kentucky December 24, 1940 to parents, Osa and Nannie (Green) Barnett. Reda devoted her time to making a loving home for her family. She enjoyed crocheting, making afghans for family and friends, cooking and each year tending...

Ron Risner

Ron Risner

Feb 14, 2022

Ron Risner, 80, of Camden, peacefully passed away on Monday, February 14, 2022. He was born in Burkhart, Kentucky on June 27, 1941 to parents, George and Myrtle (Craft) Risner. Ron was a longtime employee of Mt. Pleasant Blacktopping and owned his own company, R & R Concrete. He was known for his strong work ethic and for being "generous...

Jimmie C. Johnson

Jimmie C. Johnson

Feb 13, 2022

Jimmie C. Johnson, 84, of Middletown, passed away on Sunday, February 13, 2022 at Atrium Medical Center. He was preceded in death by his parents, Curt & Zelma Johnson; siblings, Georgia, Bill, Helen & A.J.; and his step-daughter, Connie. He is survived by his wife, Sybil; step-children, Pam, Cathy & Terry; step-grandchildren, step-great grandchildren and very special step-great grandaughter, Zoie;...

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