OBITUARIES

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Darlene R. Nation

Darlene R. Nation

Jan 3, 2021

Darlene R. Nation, 77, formerly of Middletown, died on Sunday, January 3, 2021 at Otterbein-Lebanon SeniorLife Community. She was born in Middletown on September 10, 1943 to parents, Alfred and Anna (Hall) Biskop. Darlene had worked for Target, retiring in 2005 after 30 years with the company. Mrs. Nation is survived by her daughter, Kathy (Vincent) Wells; son, Donald Nation;...

Wanda Jean Willis

Wanda Jean Willis

Jan 2, 2021

Wanda Jean Willis went to be with our Lord on January 2, 2021 after a short illness. She was born in Kitts Hill, Ohio on May 19, 1929. She grew up with two very loving parents, and two sisters and one brother. She was a graduate of Kitts Hill High School and following graduation she moved to Columbus, Ohio and...

Mary  Kathryn Harrison

Mary Kathryn Harrison

Jan 1, 2021

Mary Kathryn (Hale) Harrison, 89, a lifelong resident of Middletown, passed away Friday, January 1, 2021, at her home. She was born August 8, 1931, the daughter of Floyd Pierce Hale and Ruth Ann (Wells)Hale. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Alva Lewis (“Jasper”) Harrison, Jr.; brother, Gordon Hale; and sister, Alma (Hale) Wilson. Mrs. Harrison...

Richard L. Mandera

Richard L. Mandera

Dec 31, 2020

Richard L. Mandera, 79, of Middletown, died on Thursday, December 31, 2020 at Atrium Medical Center. He was born in Pittsburgh, PA on June 4, 1941 to parents, Richard and Madeline (Cox) Mandera. Richard had worked for Armco/AK Steel for 40 years, retiring as Executive Finance Director. Following his retirement he worked as a consultant for AK in Human Resources....

Julia M. Scearce

Julia M. Scearce

Dec 31, 2020

Julia M. Scearce, 97, of Middletown, passed away on Thursday, December 31, 2020 at Bickford Assisted Living. She was born in San Antonio, Texas on May 6, 1923 to parents, Ben and Matilda (Bennack) Fleming. Julia was a graduate of St. Mary Catholic High School in San Antonio, Texas and worked at Kelley Air Force Base in San Antonio prior...

John J. Stugmyer, Jr.

John J. Stugmyer, Jr.

Dec 28, 2020

John J. Stugmyer, Jr., 72, of Middletown, died on Monday, December 28, 2020 at Ohio's Hospice of Butler & Warren Counties. He was born in Middletown on May 10, 1948 to parents, John Sr. and Margaret (Sora) Stugmyer. John had worked as director of the Middletown Senior Center for several years, retiring in 2011. He was a member of Holy...

Theodore "Ted" J. Dearth

Theodore "Ted" J. Dearth

Dec 25, 2020

Theodore J. "Ted" Dearth, age 87, of Lebanon, died Friday, December 25, 2020 at Atrium Medical Center. He was born on July 7, 1933 in Middletown, to parents Leroy and Edna (Yenser) Dearth Sr. Ted served in the U.S. Airforce for 10 years, entering during the Korean War. He served in the Strategic Air Command and was stationed in various...

Glenna C. Parker

Glenna C. Parker

Dec 25, 2020

Glenna C. (Fox) Parker, 92, of Middletown, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Christmas Day, 2020 from a short illness with Covid-19. She was born on Monday, May 7, 1928 in Hinton, WV to William and Lonnie (Grimmet) Fox Bennett. She worked as a Nurses Aide at Hinton Hospital in West Virginia for 35 years. Glenna...

James C. Conrad

James C. Conrad

Dec 25, 2020

James C. ”Coonie” Conrad 89, of Middletown, died on Friday, December 25, 2020 at Atrium Medical Center. He was born on September 10, 1931 in Middletown, Ohio to Clarence and Marie (Smith) Conrad. Coonie's greatest joy was the love of his life, his "Sweetie" Jeanie and his family. He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends both in Middletown...

Juanita A. Fleming

Juanita A. Fleming

Dec 24, 2020

Juanita A. Fleming 94, of Trenton, died on December 24, 2020 at her residence. She was born on June 6, 1926 in Covington, KY to Arthur W. Crow and Mary (Dunlap) Crow Juanita was an avid golfer. She was a member of Holy Name Catholic Church, the Women of the Moose Chapter #183 and the American Legion Post #218 Auxiliary....

Lorena M. Trinkle

Lorena M. Trinkle

Dec 23, 2020

Lorena M. Trinkle, 93, of Middletown, passed away on Wednesday, December 23, 2020 at Spring Hills Middletown. She was born in Asbury, Missouri on April 3, 1927 to parents, William and Edna (Sallee) Riley. Lorena was a graduate of Pittsburg State University in Pittsburg, Kansas and then taught in La Cygne, Kansas. After moving to Ohio, she taught business courses...

Henry Rice, Sr.

Henry Rice, Sr.

Dec 23, 2020

Henry Rice, Sr. 56, of Middletown, died on Wednesday, December 23, 2020 at Atrium Medical Center. He was born on July 30, 1964 in Middletown, Ohio. Henry is survived by his sons, Henry "Joey" (Candace) Rice, Jr., and Jesse (Tamara) Rice; father, Fred Rice; brother, Fred "Randy" Rice; sisters, Delphia "Dee Dee" (John) Taylor and Miracle "Dina" Halsey; grandson, Luke...

Stephanie M. Hill

Stephanie M. Hill

Dec 22, 2020

Stephanie Merkler Hill, 33, of Upper Arlington, Ohio died on Tuesday, December 22, 2020 at her home in Cincinnati. She was born in Trenton, New Jersey on December 18, 1987. Stephanie was working on her master's degree in engineering at the University of Cincinnati. She previously worked for L Brands as a Quality Engineer. Stephanie obtained her Bachelor of Science...

Kelly Goodwin Norvell

Kelly Goodwin Norvell

Dec 22, 2020

Kelly Goodwin Norvell, age 47, passed away on December 22, 2020, in Middletown, Ohio, following a lengthy illness. She was born, September 5, 1973 in Sandusky, Ohio to parents Scott and Katherine Goodwin. Kelly was raised in Milan, Ohio, attending Edison local schools. She enjoyed playing basketball and softball, participating in the band, and attending Calvary Episcopal Church. Kelly graduated...

Patricia L. Hathaway

Patricia L. Hathaway

Dec 22, 2020

Patricia L. Hathaway, 83, of Monroe, died on Tuesday. December 22, 2020 at Ohio Living Mt. Pleasant. Pat was born on August 20, 1937 in Middletown, Ohio to James and Dorothy (Reiner) Lawrence. She graduated from Middletown High School in 1955. In 1959 she married Carl Hathaway and they had three children before divorcing in 1973. Pat was a lifelong...

Dale E. Wysong

Dale E. Wysong

Dec 20, 2020

Dale Eugene Wysong, 87, of 105 East Roger Dr. of Trenton, died Sunday, December 20th, while at The Woodlands Nursing Home. He was born in Dayton to Paul and Mildred Wysong on May 1st, 1933. . Dale graduated from Dixie High School in New Lebanon and Ashland College in Ashland, Ohio. He was an elementary school teacher in Trenton and...

Ronald L. Williams

Ronald L. Williams

Dec 18, 2020

Ronald Lee Williams, 79, passed away on December 18, 2020 surrounded by love. Ron was born on March 17, 1941 to George Leo and Bernice Williams in Middletown, Ohio. Ron is survived by his wife of 58 years, Joyce Williams; his son, G. Todd (Carol) Williams; his daughter, Jennifer (Darren) Cottle; his brother, Ted (Karen) Williams; his brother, David (Kate)...

Catherine Austin Teets

Catherine Austin Teets

Dec 16, 2020

Catherine Austin Teets, 80, died on December 16, 2020 at Ohio Living Mt. Pleasant in Monroe, Ohio. Cathy was born on February 10, 1940, to Thomas Hayden and Sudie Jenkins Austin in Taylorsville, North Carolina. A graduate of Taylorsville High School, Cathy earned her bachelor's degree in English at Berea College in Berea, Kentucky, A resident of Monroe, Ohio, Cathy...

Elvira "Vera" M. Mangus

Elvira "Vera" M. Mangus

Dec 15, 2020

Elvira M. "Vera" Mangus, 91, of Middletown, died on Tuesday, December 15, 2020 at her home. She was born in Middletown on July 29, 1929, a first generation American born to parents, Angelo and Rose (Forni) Rossi, who were Italian immigrants. Vera had worked as a cook for Capozzi's Restaurant for 25 years. She was a member of Holy Family...

Alberto Vazquez

Alberto Vazquez

Dec 14, 2020

Alberto Vazquez 29, of Middletown, died on Monday, December 14, 2020. He was born on October 31, 1991 to Jose Vazquez and Clara Nunez. He worked in construction. Alberto is survived by his parents, children Julian, Abraham, Gabriela and Carter, brother Jose Vazquez, sisters Francisca Vazquez, Elizabeth Vasquez, Janet Vazquez and Dora Vazquez. Visitation will be Monday, December 21, 2020...

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