Current Obituaries
Josephine M. Howard
Jan 26, 2022
Josie was born in Middletown, Ohio on July 2, 1942. Her early years were spent joining her family in attending church and a variety of activities offered at the Salvation Army. It’s here that she began her lifelong relationship with the Lord. God had big plans for Josie and not too long after her graduation from Middletown High School, she...
Regina M. Ryan
Jan 19, 2022
Regina Michele "Gina" Ryan, age 53, of Middletown, peacefully passed away on Wednesday, January 19, 2022. She was born on March 30, 1968 in Middletown and was adopted by her loving parents, James and Elizabeth Ryan. Gina graduated from Bishop Fenwick High School in 1986. She was a loyal employee at The Laundry Spot. She was a great supporter of...
Margaret Mary Cosimati
Jan 18, 2022
Margaret M. Cosimati passed away Jan. 18, 2022, at the age of 89. She was born Feb. 3, 1932, to parents Josephine and Vincenzo Cosimati. She resided at St. Leonard in Centerville, Ohio. Margaret graduated from the University of Dayton and then went into the Lay Ministry. Margaret taught elementary school all of her adult life, helping to change and...
Donald E. Stotler
Jan 17, 2022
Donald E. Stotler, 67, of Franklin, passed away on Monday, January 17, 2022 at Kettering Health Hamilton. He was born in Lebanon, Ohio on September 27, 1954 to parents, Donald and Shannon (Freeland) Stotler. Don worked as a truck driver and was a member of the American Truck Drivers Association. He was an avid motorcycle rider and enjoyed classic cars....
Tom Macdonald
Jan 17, 2022
Thomas P. "Tom" MacDonald, 75, of West Chester Township, passed away on Monday, January 17, 2022 at home. He was born in Columbus, Ohio on June 14, 1946 to parents, Wallace and Elizabeth (Byrd) MacDonald. Tom had worked for Wilson Concrete. He was a veteran of the United States Army. Tom was an avid sports fan, especially The Ohio State...
Ronald L. Stewart
Jan 12, 2022
Ronald L. Stewart, 79, of Middletown, passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, January 12, 2022 surrounded by his family. He was born in Middletown on June 15, 1942 to parents, the late Leroy and Christine (Tipton) Stewart. Ron is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Jackie (Brate) Stewart; two sons, Jeff (Jackie) Stewart & Ronnie L....
Molly Totten Murphy
Jan 11, 2022
Molly Totten Murphy, 78, Turtlecreek Township, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, January 11, 2022 at Atrium Medical Center. She was born in Barberton, Ohio on December 12, 1943 to parents, John and Opal (Gabbard) Totten. Molly grew up in the Lexington, KY and moved to the Middletown - Monroe area to raise her children. Molly had owned...
Mary O. Cope
Jan 10, 2022
Mary O. Cope, 80, of Monroe, died January 10, 2022, at her residence. She was born September 21, 1941, to James and Mary Frasher. Mary loved her job at Middletown Regional Hospital/Atrium Medical Center where she spent 32 years. Mary is survived by her son; Benson "Bing" (Bendetta) Cope, grandchildren; Rachel (Alex) Hughes, Stephanie Harper, Taylor Cope, Alec Cope, and...
Carolyn J. Sorrell
Jan 10, 2022
Carolyn J. Sorrell, 79 of Madison Township, died at her residence on Monday, Jan 10, 2022. She was born in Canton, Oklahoma, to parents, Bill & Marie (Wilson) Dry on June 26, 1942. Carolyn worked at Kohl’s and was a census taker for the United States Government. She is survived by her husband, Donald K. Sorrell; three children, Kevin (Dorothy)...
Joanne K. Gray
Jan 10, 2022
Joanne Gray 79, of Middletown, died on Monday, January 10, 2022, at Bickford Assisted Living. She was born on November 30, 1942, in Hamilton, OH to Virgil and Dorothy (Stahlheber) Taylor. She worked for Wells Fargo Home Mortgage as an executive administrative assistant. She was a life member of the VFW Auxiliary post 3809, the American Legion Post 218 Auxiliary,...
Mary Jeanette Schofield
Jan 9, 2022
Mary Jeanette Schofield 86, of Monroe, died on Sunday, January 09, 2022, at Atrium Medical Center. She was born on July 19, 1935, in Indianola, MS to Fred and Dora (Schaefer) Campbell. She worked for Monroe Police Department for over 37 years and loved spending time with her family. Jeanette is survived by her children Vicki (Big Joe) Pettus, Janice...
Thomas R. Olson
Jan 8, 2022
Thomas R. Olson 77, of Monroe, died on Saturday, January 08, 2022, at his home. He was born on Tuesday, May 30, 1944, in Iron Mountain, MI to Gunnard and Genevieve (Pinkart) Olson. Tom served in the United States Army then worked for Armco Steel Corp for 30 years. After retiring he operated a lawn care business. He loved fishing...
Vicky L. Kroger
Jan 7, 2022
Vicky L. Kroger, 63, of Middletown, went to be with the Lord on Friday, January 7, 2022, at Ohio's Hospice of Butler & Warren Counties. She was born on January 13, 1958, in Middletown, OH to Clyde and Carolyn Rose. She was a member of Crestview Church of God, enjoyed gardening, renovation projects, and taking care of loved ones. Vicky...
Jane Baehr Robinson
Jan 6, 2022
JANE BAEHR ROBINSON, born in 1920 in Cincinnati, passed away on January 6, 2022. She was a graduate of Withrow High School and Ohio Wesleyan University where she was a member of Phi Beta Kappa and Kappa Kappa Gamma. She married William K. Robinson in 1941 and they moved to Middletown in 1954. Jane was the first woman stock broker...
Sally Peck
Jan 5, 2022
Sally Peck, 73, of Franklin, passed away on Wednesday, January 5, 2022 at Kettering Medical Center. She was born in West Moreland County, Pennsylvania on December 22, 1948 to parents, Edward and Rosemary Clark. Sally had a very caring nature which led her to work as a nurse aide and in childcare. She was devoted to her family and will...
Richard A. Shumate
Jan 4, 2022
Richard A. Shumate, 87, of Madison Township, passed away on Tuesday, January 4, 2022 at his home. He was born in Middletown on October 29, 1934 to parents, Edward and Ethel (Long) Shumate. Richard had worked as a sales manager for Armco Steel Corporation. He proudly served his country in the United States Army. Richard is survived by his daughter,...
Winnie E. Riva
Jan 3, 2022
Winnie E. Riva, 81, of Lebanon, passed away on Monday, January 3, 2022 at Hospice of Blue Ash Inpatient Care Center. She was born in Clay City, Indiana on April 13, 1940 to parents, Elmer and Arletta (Atkinson) Booe. Winnie worked for First Financial Bank for 16 years, retiring in 1995 as head teller. She was a member of Holy...
Gisela B. Matthiesen
Jan 2, 2022
Gisela B. Matthiesen, 84, of Middletown, passed away on Sunday, January 2, 2022 at Atrium Medical Center. She was born in Konigsberg, Germany on August 10, 1937 to parents, Herburt and Irene (Odrowski) Schiller. Gisela had worked in the accounting field, doing tax preparation for H & R Block and then working for herself and handling taxes for her own...
Robert C. Graft
Dec 31, 2021
Robert Graft 92, of Middletown, died on Friday, December 31, 2021, at Spring Hills Middletown. He was born on April 15, 1929, in Middletown, OH to William and Ruth (Martin) Graft. Bob served in the United States Army during the Korean War. He was a draftsman and mechanical engineer working for several companies, including working on the Apollo 11 project....
Steve Wages
Dec 28, 2021
Steve Wages, 50, left us all to soon due to covid on December, 28 2021. He was born on July 12, 1971. Steve and his fiance, Heather Vicroy of 7 years resided in Middletown, Ohio.Steve had two sisters, Debbie Amidon and Donna Wages (boyfriend ,Will of ten years.) Donna's three sons, Micheal Summit (Alexis Summit) Christian Anthony and Jamal, along...