Current Obituaries
Jack L. Alderton
Oct 21, 2020
Jack L. Alderton, 87, of Franklin, Ohio, passed away on Wednesday, October 21, 2020 at Atrium Medical Center. He was born in Middletown on April 29, 1933 to parents, Leonard Sr. and Margaret (Mosier) Alderton. Jack worked for Armco Steel as a machinist in the machine shop for 45 years, retiring in 1993. He was a veteran of the United...
Judith A. Patrick
Oct 20, 2020
Judith A. Patrick, 81, of Middletown, received her wings on Tuesday, October 20, 2020 at Ohio's Hospice of Butler & Warren Counties. She was born in Middletown on December 4, 1938 to parents, Richard and Virginia (Brown) Gray. Judy had worked for First Financial Bank. She was member of the Sons of Italy. Judy was dedicated to her family and...
Paul Edward Morrow
Oct 17, 2020
Paul Edward Morrow, age 92, passed away on October 17, 2020 after a brief illness. Paul was born on October 23, 1927 in Celina, OH, the only son of Clarence and Edith Morrow. On June 4, 1960 he married Susan Boxwell of Middletown, OH. The couple celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary this past June.
Paul graduated from Miami University in Oxford,...
Boyd A. Smith
Oct 13, 2020
Boyd A. Smith, 90, lifelong resident of Monroe, died on Tuesday, October 13, 2020 at his home. He was born in Cincinnati on August 28, 1930 to parents Austin and Beulah (Boyd) Smith. Boyd was a very involved member of the Monroe community. He worked at the Monroe branch of First National Bank, was a member of the Monroe Lion's...
William F. Muthert, Jr.
Oct 12, 2020
William F. Muthert, Jr., 101, of Franklin Township, passed away on Monday, October 12, 2020 at his home. He was born in Middletown on December 6, 1918 to parents, William F. Sr. and Bertha I. (Holden) Muthert. William worked as a crane operator for Armco Steel Corp for 38 years. He served his country in the United States Navy during...
Gilbert Frederick "Fred" Sauer
Oct 7, 2020
Gilbert Frederick “Fred” Sauer, 93, died peacefully October 7, 2020. Fred was born in Decatur, Illinois, the youngest of four sons to Rev Edwin Henry (“EH”) and Laura Sauer (nee Waterman). Growing up during the Depression, raised on a small town pastor’s livelihood, Fred learned the importance of hard work and making your own opportunities. His approach to challenges would...
Robin K. Wells
Oct 5, 2020
Robin K. Wells, 68, of Middletown passed away Monday, October 5, 2020 at Ohio's Hospice of Butler & Warren Counties. He was born in Middletown on May 13, 1952 to parents Don & Norma (Peyton) Wells. Robin had worked for Kroger for 20 years. He is survived by his son, Christopher (Lindsey) Wells; daughter, Lindsay L. Wells; brothers, Steve Wells...
Ralph "Bud" Stephen Michaels
Oct 1, 2020
Good guy extraordinaire, Ralph “Bud” Stephen Michaels born August 8, 1959, was Promoted to Glory on October 1, 2020. Bud lived a full life and never passed an opportunity to sit with his family and friends to enjoy casting a line for the ultimate catch, or to pitch a tent and campout under the stars. Bud is survived by his...
Adam C. Enz
Oct 1, 2020
Adam Charles Enz, age 35, of Fairfield Township, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, October 1, 2020, in a tragic car accident. Adam was born October 19, 1984, in Middletown, Ohio. He was a Marine, uncle, son, grandson, nephew, cousin, and best friend to many. In addition to his extended family, military family, and many close friends too numerous to list,...
Thomas C. Trent
Oct 1, 2020
Thomas C. Trent, 81, of Gratis Township died October 1, 2020 at his residence. He was born in Middletown on April 3, 1939 to parents Chester and Mary (Fisher) Trent. He worked for Armco Steep Corp. for 42 years with the inside sales and scheduling departments. He was a member of Holy Family Parish and the Knights of Columbus Council...
Thomas Clinton Blake
Sep 29, 2020
Thomas Clinton Blake, age 93, of Middletown passed peacefully Tuesday, September 29, 2020 with his family by his side. He was a great man known for his athleticism, multiple businesses, leadership positions, including several boards and Middletown City Council, as well as his contributions to the community, and much more. However, his greatest accomplishment, which he was most proud of,...
Lee A. Mendenhall
Sep 22, 2020
Lee A. Mendenhall, 96, of Middletown, died September 22, 2020 at Ohio Living Mt. Pleasant in Monroe. He was a patient there since May. He was born in Middletown on August 29, 1924 to parents Earl D. and Mary M. (Hart) Mendenhall. Lee was a graduate of Middletown High School, Class of 1942. He entered the U.S. Army in 1943....
Judith Pressler
Sep 21, 2020
Judith P. "Judy" Pressler, 77, of Middletown, died on Monday, September 21, 2020 at her home. She was born in Middletown on December 7, 1942 to parents, Arvel and Nancy (Wells) Hampton. Judy devoted her time to making a loving home for her family. She was a member of Holy Family Parish - St. John's Church. Mrs. Pressler is survived...
Thomas Lee Wiley
Sep 20, 2020
Thomas Lee Wiley, 82, of Middletown, died on Sunday, September 20, 2020 at Ohio's Hospice of Butler & Warren Counties. He was born in Middletown on June 19, 1938 to parents, Dale and Janette (Mount) Wiley. Tom had worked as the Director of Human Resources for Middletown Hospital and was the owner/operator of Health Service Review for 22 years, retiring...
Ina D. Fisher
Sep 17, 2020
Ina D. Fisher, 95, of Middletown, passed away on Thursday, September 17, 2020 at Spring Hills Middletown. She was born in Wolfe County, Kentucky on August 18, 1925 to parents, Dock and Corda (Lykins) Hollon. She was a retired CNA and worked at Sunshine Christian Home in Florida. Ina dedicated her time to making a loving home for her family...
Phyllis Jean Abner
Sep 17, 2020
Phyllis Jean Abner, 82, of Middletown, died on Thursday, September 17, 2020 at her residence. She was born on Saturday, July 16, 1938 in Middletown to Glenn and Lennie (Spencer) Duff. Phyllis worked for various firms in office administration throughout her working career. She most recently enjoyed working at Cristo Homes. Phyllis was a member of First United Methodist Church....
Lois L. Martz
Sep 16, 2020
Lois L. Martz, 99, passed away on Wednesday, September 16, 2020 at Otterbein-Lebanon Retirement Community. She was born in Middletown on April 1, 1921 to parents, Arthur and Nelle (Robbins) King. Lois had previously worked for NCR. Lois is survived by her son, Jim (Donna) Martz; daughters, Sharon (Richard) Sagotsky & Nancy (Roger) Hothem; seven grandchildren; and fifteen great grandchildren....
Peggy Jo Boehm
Sep 15, 2020
Peggy Jo Boehm, 66, of Monroe, died on Tuesday, September 15, 2020 at her home. She was born in Middletown on December 17, 1953 to parents Troy and Mildred (Brown) Calhoun. Peggy worked for ADVICS Manufacturing in Lebanon for 18 years, retiring in 2008. She was a member of the Women of the Moose Chapter #183, Fraternal Order of Orioles...
Cain Andrew Adkins
Sep 14, 2020
Our sweet boy, Cain Andrew Adkins, came into our lives on August 17, 2010 and left this life on September 14, 2020. He was always the precocious child and kept us on our toes throughout his brief life, rightly earning the nickname “Monster”. He started walking at the age of 9 ½ months, well really running, but that was how...
Virginia Karen Hale Asbury
Sep 14, 2020
Virginia Karen Hale Asbury, 65, of Middletown, passed away on Monday, September 14, 2020 at Ohio's Hospice of Butler & Warren Counties. She was born in Middletown on January 23, 1955 to parents, Charles and Verla (Cobb) Hale. Virginia had worked as a surgical technician at Middletown Regional Hospital. Virginia is survived by her daughters, Danielle (Scott) Asbury-Rose & Chrishelle...