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Chester M. "Pat" Jenkins

Chester M. "Pat" Jenkins

Nov 7, 2020

Chester McCullough "Pat" Jenkins, I, 92, of Madison Township, passed away on Saturday, November 7, 2020. He was born in Berkeley, West Virginia on May 4, 1928 to parents, Chester and Beatrice Jenkins. Pat graduated from Fort Ashby High School in West Virginia, where he lettered in three sports and was salutatorian of his class. He attended Potomac State College...

Ellen Knight

Ellen Knight

Nov 7, 2020

Ellen Knight, 92, formerly of Monroe, passed away on Saturday, November 7, 2020 at Magnolia Springs Assisted Living in Loveland. She was born in Bellefontaine, Ohio on March 19, 1928 to Harry and Martha Miller. Ellen dedicated her time to making a loving home for her family. She will be greatly missed by her sons, James (Karen) Knight & Mark...

Donald R. Leighton

Donald R. Leighton

Nov 7, 2020

Donald Rae Leighton, 57, of Trenton, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 7, 2020, surrounded by his family, at West Chester Hospital. He was born in Middletown on August 13, 1963. Donnie worked for AK Steel. He loved spending time with his family at the lake, cooking and fishing. He was a devoted husband and wonderful father, papaw and friend....

Cecilia M. Rossi

Cecilia M. Rossi

Nov 1, 2020

Helen Cecilia Mae Rossi, 81, of Middletown, went home to her heavenly father on Sunday, November 1, 2020, surrounded by family. She was born in Cook County, Illinois to parents, Marcos Alfonso Ricardo and Velma, in 1938. Cecilia graduated from Middletown High School. She was working in Operations for ARMCO when she met her beloved husband on a blind date,...

Dale Martin Kohler

Dale Martin Kohler

Oct 31, 2020

Dale Martin Kohler, age 87, passed away on October 31, 2020 due to complications from Parkinson’s disease. He died at home surrounded by family. Dale was born in Middletown, Ohio to Earl and Ruth (Thoelking) Kohler and graduated from Middletown High School in 1951. He attended Carnegie Mellon University and graduated from the University of Cincinnati in 1956 with a...

Gennaro "Jerry" Nardiello

Gennaro "Jerry" Nardiello

Oct 30, 2020

Gennaro “Jerry” Nardiello, 97, of Middletown, died on Friday, October 30, 2020, at Ohio’s Hospice of Butler and Warren Counties. He was born on November 11, 1922, in Brooklyn, NY to parents Antonio and Raffaela (Nastri) Nardiello. Jerry served in The United States Army Air Forces during WWII as a public relations specialist, stationed in England with the 356th Fighter...

Korben Anthony Stacy Brown

Korben Anthony Stacy Brown

Oct 30, 2020

Korben Anthony Stacy Brown infant son of Jordan Brown and Tyara Green entered into heaven on Friday October 30, 2020. Korben is survived by his parents, sister Paislee Green, brother Will Owens, uncle Wesley Green, aunt, Kyara Green, aunt Paisley Robinson and many other loving family. He was preceded in death by his uncle De'Marquise Green, Services will be private.

Jack D. Marts

Jack D. Marts

Oct 25, 2020

Jack D. Marts, 68, of Middletown, passed away on Sunday, October 25, 2020 at Atrium Medical Center. He was born in Middletown on October 18, 1952 to parents, Jack and Ramona (Lykins) Marts. Jack worked doing inspections for Armco/AK Steel, retiring in 2006 after 32 years with the company. He was a member of the Loyal Order of Moose Chapter...

Ronald Patrick Smith, Sr.

Ronald Patrick Smith, Sr.

Oct 25, 2020

Ronald Patrick Smith, Sr., 85, of Somerville, died on Sunday, October 25, 2020 at his home. He was born in Middletown on February 11, 1935 to parents, William and Pauline (Nelson) Smith. Ron had worked as a security guard for Doyle Protective Sevices, retiring in 1998. He was a veteran of the United States Army. Ron was a member of...

Evelyn M. Reek

Evelyn M. Reek

Oct 22, 2020

Evelyn M. Reek, 105, of Trenton, died on Thursday, October 22, 2020 at Hospice of Butler & Warren Counties. She was born in Ripley, Ohio on February 24, 1915 to parents, Fred and Anna (Klinker) Bailey. Evelyn was a devout catholic and member of Holy Name of Jesus Church. She dedicated her time to making a loving home for her...

Jack L. Alderton

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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