Current Obituaries
Michael P. Ploetz
Dec 19, 2023
Michael Paul Ploetz, age 75, of Middletown, Ohio passed away on December 19, 2023, peacefully at home surrounded by his family. He was born on April 12, 1948 in Mariemont, Ohio, the son of Robert and Jean (Peter) Ploetz.
Mike attended Brunnerdale Seminary High School in Canton, Ohio and received a BA degree from Saint Joseph College in...
Joseph C. Brown
Dec 16, 2023
Joseph Curtis Brown, 68, of Middletown, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, December 16, 2023 at his residence. He was born in Cincinnati on February 12, 1955 to parents, Joseph and Minnie Marie (Miller) Brown, both of whom preceded him in death.
Joe was always an entrepreneur, and known to many in the area as the owner/operator of Joe's Mojo...
Raymond F. Witte
Dec 16, 2023
Raymond F. Witte passed away peacefully on December 16, 2023. Ray was born in Richmond, Indiana on October 16, 1942 to Raymond E. Witte & Ruth M. Shanahan Witte.
He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 59 years Darlene A. Olson Witte. Devoted father to RaeAnne Witte, Jeffrey (Vicki) Witte, & Thomas (Ginna) Witte. Cherished...
Michael J. Sennett
Dec 13, 2023
Michael J. Sennett, 57, of Middletown, died on December 13, 2023, at Hospice of Southwest Ohio. He was born on March 15, 1966, in Middletown, OH to William and Patsy (White) Sennett.
Michael graduated from Fenwick High School in 1984 and received an accounting degree from Wright State University. He was an accountant for The City of Cincinnati. Michael...
Shannon K. Craycraft
Dec 12, 2023
Shannon Craycraft, 48, of Middletown, passed away on Tuesday, December 12, 2023 at Miami Valley Hospital. She was born in Middletown on April 1, 1975 to parents, Henry "Hank" and Mary "Molly" (Sullivan) Craycraft.
Shannon had a brilliant mind and loved math and science, which made her job as a corrosion chemist in the steel industry a perfect fit....
Ronald J. Hallee
Dec 11, 2023
Ronald J. Hallee, passed away on Monday, December 11, 2023 at his home. He was born in Waterville, Maine on August 15, 1945 to Conrad and Yvonne (Grenier) Hallee.
He graduated from Waterville High School, attended Kents Hill and graduated from Thomas College with a degree in Business. Ron played hockey in Waterville, Kents Hills and Boston University. He...
Adam Michael Osborne
Dec 10, 2023
Adam Michael Osborne, 38, of Middletown, passed away on Sunday, December 10, 2023. He was born in Kettering on October 14, 1985.
Adam graduated from Middletown High School and attended Shawnee State University in Portsmouth, Ohio. Following college he completed Army Reserve basic training and AIT training. Adam had a love of the outdoors and spent many years in...
Suzanne Harris
Dec 9, 2023
Suzanne "Sue" Lawrence Harris passed away on December 9, 2023 following a brief illness. Sue was preceded in death by her parents, James and Dorothy (Reiner) Lawrence; her husband of 62 years, Robert Leslie and sister, Pat Hathaway. She is survived by her son, Jim (Kathy) Harris of Middletown; daughter, Pam (Steve) Crawford of Cumming, GA; and sister, Kay...
Delores Hatfield
Dec 3, 2023
Delores Hatfield, 87, of Franklin Township, passed away on Sunday, December 3, 2023 at Atrium Medical Center. She was born in Middletown on July 15, 1936 to parents, Clarence and Linnie (Dyehouse) McGill.
Delores devoted her time to making a loving home where family and friends would always feel welcome, and she enjoyed decorating her home and tending to...
Charles E. Rau
Dec 3, 2023
Charles “C” Rau, 85, died peacefully in his home surrounded by loving family on December 3, 2023. Charles was born on May 25, 1938 in Middletown, OH to Fred L and Carrie Newlin Rau. He graduated from Middletown High school, class of 1956. Charles, known to friends as “C, Chuck, Charlie, Chester, and Chuckles” built his life and grew...
Florella Randall
Dec 1, 2023
Florella "Flo" Randall, 91 of Middletown passed away on Friday, December 1, 2023 at Arlington Pointe. She was born on February 9, 1932 in Middletown to Arlie B. & Ida Rebecca (Madden) Adkins.
Flo worked for 29 years at Middletown High School as a Secretary in the Athletic Department, retiring in 1994. She was the Founder and Chairperson of Light...
Pauline R. Sorrell-Miller
Nov 29, 2023
Pauline R. Sorrell - Miller, 94, of Middletown, passed away at Bickford of Middletown on November 29th. She was born July 20, 1929 in Middletown, Ohio to Corolus and Lizzie (Havens) Chaney.
Pauline worked at Sorrell's Groceries and was co-owner / operator of Steel City Restaurant. She was a member of and held various positions at the American Legion...
Paula Wise
Nov 28, 2023
Paula J. Wise, 75, of Middletown, passed away on Tuesday, November 28, 2023 at her home, surrounded by the love of her family. She was born in Middletown on January 26, 1948 to parents, Robert and Inez (Quillen) Berry.
Paula had such a bright spirit that lit up the room and she would go above and beyond to help...
Katrina M. Holthaus
Nov 26, 2023
Katrina M. "Katy" Holthaus, 46, of Middletown, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, November 26, 2023 at Atrium Medical Center. She was born on June 24, 1977 in Hamilton, Ohio to Samuel and Jayne (Cockerham) Myers.
Katy loved her family and devoted her time to making a loving home for them.
She is survived by her husband, Jeff Holthaus; children,...
Viola R. Bruner
Nov 26, 2023
Viola Ruth (Montgomery) "Lola" Bruner, passed peacefully at Ohio Living Mt. Pleasant in Monroe on Sunday, November 26, 2023. She was born on May 30, 1930 in Lansing, Michigan, the daughter of Robert and Viola Montgomery.
Lola moved to Middletown in 1950 and retired as an Adult Education teacher for Middletown City Schools. She was an active member of First Presbyterian...
Gerald K. Squire
Nov 21, 2023
Gerald Kenneth “Jerry” Squire, 88, of Middletown, passed away on Tuesday, November 21, 2023. He was born in Toledo, Ohio on January 28, 1935 to parents, Edwin and Mabel Mae (Morehead) Squire.
Jerry enlisted in the United States Navy at the age of 17. He served on the U.S.S. Hornet aircraft carrier as an Avionics Technician. While in the...
Catherine E. Murray
Nov 20, 2023
Catherine Murray, 81, of Trenton, died on November 20, 2023, at Majestic Care of Middletown. She was born on July 21, 1942, in England to Eric and Mary (Watson) Sillince.
She retired as treasurer for Talawanda School District. Catherine loved to vacation and travel, especially on cruises, and enjoyed playing in casinos. She was a member of the British...
Brian L. Milliser
Nov 19, 2023
Brian Lewis Milliser, 48, passed away on November 19, 2023, at Atrium hospital in Middletown, Ohio. Born in Plymouth, Indiana, to Roger and Molly Milliser (née Mary Jean Norris) on May 15, 1975, the family relocated to Middletown, Ohio, in December 1975. Brian attended grade school in Trenton, Ohio, and graduated from Middletown High School in 1993.
Brian...
Sandra E. Cramer
Nov 17, 2023
Sandra E. Cramer 80, of Middletown, died on November 17, 2023, at Atrium Medical Center. She was born on October 29, 1943, in Middletown, OH, to William and Helen (Armbruster) Barnett.
She worked for the Department of Defense as a Quality Control Inspector for 30 years. Following retirement, Sandra worked at Atrium Medical Center in medical records for 18...
Orville Wells
Nov 15, 2023
Orville Wells 91, of Franklin, died on November 15, 2023, at home surrounded by family. He was born on August 10, 1932, in Frenchburg, KY to William Henry Wells and Josie (Ratliff) Nickell.
He worked for, and retired from Aeronca Inc. in the maintenance department.
Orville was an outdoorsman. He loved his horses and was never happier than when...
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