Current Obituaries
Karen M. Crowe
Jul 12, 2021
Karen M. Crowe, 63, of Middletown, passed away on Monday, July 12, 2021 at her home. She was born in Middletown on December 28, 1957 to parents, John and Mary Grace (Monce) Piedel. Karen worked for Quality Gold for 10 years and prior to that at Roger's Jewelers for 19 years. Karen is survived by her husband, Phillip Crowe; son,...
Arline Wallace
Jul 10, 2021
Arline (Page) Wallace 93, of Lebanon, died on Saturday, July 10, 2021 at Optimized Senior Living. She was born on March 24, 1928 in Dover, Tennessee to Alonzo and Polly (Wallace) Page. Arline loved spending time with her family. She sang for many years at Poasttown Church, Old Grand Ave. Church of God and sang weekly on WPFB. Arline is...
Earle Dale Caverly
Jul 6, 2021
Earle Dale Caverly, 81, of Middletown, passed away on Tuesday, July 6, 2021 at Hawthorn Glen Senior Living Campus. He was born in Bradford, Pennsylvania on September 26, 1939 to Dale and Velma (McLean) Caverly. Dale graduated from Hamilton High School in 1957. He served his country in the United States Navy from 1957 - 1964 and was honorably discharged...
Dolores Jane Singleton
Jul 6, 2021
Dolores Jane Singleton, 93, of Middletown, died on Tuesday, July 6, 2021 at her home. She was born on March 16, 1928 in Hagerstown, Maryland to parents, Charles and Margaret Anna (Allen) Smith. Dolores had worked as a waitress and then devoted her time to making a loving home for her family. She will be greatly missed by her sons,...
Linda Shumate Wallace
Jun 29, 2021
Linda Shumate Wallace, 61, of Madison Township, passed away on Tuesday, June 29, 2021 at Atrium Medical Center. She was born in Middletown on July 17, 1959. Linda is survived by her son, David (Danielle) Cole; four grandchildren, Kaiden Ruppert, Kallie Ruppert, Olivia Cole & Lillian Cole; father, Richard Shumate; sister, Carolyn (Doug) Semenick; and four nieces & nephews. She...
Patricia L. Adams
Jun 29, 2021
Patricia L. "Patti" Adams, 72, of Middletown, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 29, 2021 at her home in the arms of her family. She was born in Middletown on June 15, 1949 to parents, John and Rose (Rossi) Schwab. Patti dedicated her life to making a loving home for her family and will be greatly missed by her beloved...
Ed Dobrozsi
Jun 27, 2021
Edward J. "Ed" Dobrozsi, 71, of Middletown, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, June 27, 2021. He was born in Middletown on July 24, 1949 to parents, John Jr. and Dorothy (Brehany) Dobrozsi. Ed graduated from Fenwick High School in 1967 and he attended Miami University. He was inducted to the Fenwick Hall of Achievement in 2010. Ed was actively involved...
Douglas H. Morgan
Jun 23, 2021
Douglas H. Morgan, 58, of Middletown, passed away on Wednesday, June 23, 2021 at Ohio's Hospice of Butler & Warren Counties. He was born in Hamilton on September 19, 1962. Doug worked as a truck driver for Nationwide Truck Brokers. He was an avid sky-diver and member of the Aircraft Owners & Pilots Association (AOPA). He formerly sang with the...
Lee L. Landis
Jun 19, 2021
Lee L. Landis "Tik Tok", age 90, passed away on Saturday, June 19, 2021 at Ohio Living Mt. Pleasant, where he resided the past 2 1/2 years. He was born in Piqua, Ohio on April 6, 1931. Lee graduated from Piqua High School in 1949 and married school sweetheart, Barbara Kloecker on October 28, 1951. Lee took an early retirement...
Linda S. Pelfrey
Jun 18, 2021
Linda S. Pelfrey, 69, of Middletown, died on Friday, June 18, 2021 at University of Cincinnati Medical Center. She was born in Middletown on June 14, 1952. Linda had worked as an accounts payable clerk for various payment centers, retiring in 2011 after 25 years. Linda is survived by her children, Michael Scott Thompson & Kristina Thompson; brothers, Ted (Connie)...
Linda Sue Shoemaker
Jun 14, 2021
Linda Sue Shoemaker, 66, of Middletown, passed away on Monday, June 14, 2021 at her home with her family by her side. She was born in Middletown on March 1, 1955 to parents, Emerson and Bernice (Renfro) Wendt. Linda adored children. She taught Sunday School at First Baptist Church in Middletown for over 30 years and had worked at Goeckler's...
Charles Richard Greathouse, Iii
Jun 8, 2021
Charles Richard "Dick" Greathouse, III, 67, of Middletown, passed away Tuesday, June 8, 2021 at Willow Knoll Senior Living. Dick “Dickie” overcame obstacles throughout his amazing life, despite the challenge of Cerebral Palsy, onset at birth. He was a member of the first class of Doty House, now Abilities First Foundation and went on to graduate from Middletown Freshman High...
Virginia M. Turner
Jun 1, 2021
Virginia Turner, 90, of Middletown, passed away on Tuesday, June 1, 2021 at Ohio's Hospice of Butler & Warren Counties. She was born in Hazard, Kentucky on October 3, 1930 to parents, Virgil and Carrie (Back) Roberts. Virginia was a member of Grace Baptist Church, where she taught 4 year old children for over 30 years. She always put others...
Bill Soppanish
May 31, 2021
William C. "Bill" Soppanish, 48, of Monroe, passed away on Monday, May 31, 2021 at Atrium Medical Center ER. He was born in Middletown on June 23, 1972 to parents, John and Suzann Soppanish. Bill worked as a client manager for Lexis-Nexis. He was also an organizer for the Autism Society of Greater Cincinnati. Bill is survived by his wife,...
Angelo V. Scianamblo
May 31, 2021
Angelo V. Scianamblo, 99, of Somerville, died on Monday, May 31, 2021 at Ohio's Hospice of Butler & Warren Counties. He was born on January 13, 1922 in Middletown. Angelo was the fourth of seven children born and raised during the depression era by Anna and Carlo Scianamblo, who immigrated from Conversano, Italy in 1915. Angelo was a 1938 graduate...
Charles Joy
May 31, 2021
Charles Joy 89, of Middletown, died on Monday, May 31, 2021 at Otterbein-Middletown. He was born on Saturday, February 27, 1932 in Breathitt County , KY to Ray and Lillian (Jones) Joy Sr. He worked for Armco Steel Corp for 35 years. Charles is survived by his wife Ruth (Taulbee) Joy, children Danny Joy, David Joy, and Jennifer (Terry) Cornett,...
Lois Ann Keeton
May 26, 2021
Lois Ann Keeton, 87, of Franklin Township, passed away on Wednesday, May 26, 2021 at Atrium Medical Center. She was born in Wolf County, Kentucky on May 9, 1934 to parents, William and Edna (Handy) Sparks. Lois had worked as a seamstress for Francis Interiors, retiring in 1990 and was devoted to making a loving home for her family. She...
Phyllis Jean Finney
May 25, 2021
Phyllis Jean (Hatfield) Finney, born in Middletown on August 26, 1928 to parents, Golden and Lexie Hatfield, died on Tuesday, May 25, 2021 at the age of 92. A graduate of Middletown High School, she worked as an executive secretary at Armco Steel and later as an elementary librarian at Lincoln, Sherman, and Roosevelt Elementary Schools. Fred and Phyllis were...
Diana L. Johnson
May 25, 2021
Diana L. Johnson, 61, of Clearcreek Township, passed away on Tuesday, May 25, 2021 at Ohio's Hospice of Butler & Warren Counties. She was born in Middletown on March 7, 1960. Diana devoted her time to making a loving home for her family and will be greatly missed by her husband, David Johnson; children, Jessica (Michael) Tharpe, William Johnson, Shawna...
Susan Diane Holly
May 22, 2021
Susan Diane Holly, 64, of Middletown, passed away on Saturday, May 22, 2021 at her residence. She was born in Cherry Point, North Carolina on October 7, 1956. Diane was the Assistant Title Director for the Butler County Clerk of Courts for the last 15 years. She was also an avid gardener. She is survived by her husband, Robert Scott...