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Evelyn Marie Smith

Evelyn Marie Smith

Aug 27, 2020

Evelyn Marie Smith, 86, went home to be with her Lord & Saviour Jesus Christ on Thursday, August 27, 2020. She was born in Middletown on August 13, 1934 to parents, Frank and Dorothy (Snyder) Nitterhouse. Evelyn was a member of Miltonville Baptist Church for 50 years. She enjoyed sewing, cooking, traveling, gardening, Christian music, and was an avid fan...

Donna J. Switzer

Donna J. Switzer

Aug 27, 2020

Donna J. Switzer, 91, of Monroe, passed away on Thursday, August 27, 2020 at Ohio Living Mt. Pleasant. She was born in Hamilton on February 20, 1929 to parents, Don and Dorothy (Steemke) Dazey. Donna graduated from Miami University Oxford with a bachelor's degree in education and had taught at Lemon Monroe High School. She has always maintained a lifelong...

Marlene E. Takach

Marlene E. Takach

Aug 23, 2020

Marlene E. Takach, 71, of Middletown, passed away on Sunday, August 23, 2020 at Bethesda North Hospital. She was born in Middletown on May 29, 1949 to parents William Jr. and Marjorie (Fulk) Kraft . Marlene was a registered nurse and worked at Mount Pleasant for 30 years, Atrium Medical Center for 10 years and did home healthcare for 3...

Jim Churchill

Jim Churchill

Aug 19, 2020

Edward J. "Jim" Churchill, 88, died Wednesday, August 19, 2020 at his home. He was born January 15, 1932 in Pittsburgh, PA to parents, Ralph and Minnie Churchill. Jim was a graduate of the University of Pittsburgh. He was a veteran of the United States Army, having served in the Korean War. He had worked for Hannah Welding Supply, then...

Carl J. Amatulli

Carl J. Amatulli

Aug 18, 2020

Carl J. Amatulli, 89, of Middletown, passed away on Tuesday, August 18, 2020. He was born in Middletown on July 23, 1931 to parents, Peter and Frances (Paradise) Amatulli. Carl had been president of the 100 year old family business, Amatulli Produce, for 67 years. He was a veteran of the United States Army. Carl was a member of Holy...

Michael Douglas Hassler

Michael Douglas Hassler

Aug 18, 2020

Michael Douglas Hassler, 73, of Middletown, passed away on Tuesday, August 18, 2020, at Spring Hills Middletown. He was born in Cincinnati on March 17, 1947, to Frank and Marcella Beasley Hassler. A graduate of Princeton High School, Mike earned his degree in math education at Berea College in Berea, Kentucky. He married his classmate, Helen Austin, after graduation in...

Anna "Kay" Whitt Tomilson Raymond

Anna "Kay" Whitt Tomilson Raymond

Aug 17, 2020

Anna "Kay" Whitt Tomilson Raymond, 94, of Middletown, died on Monday, August 17, 2020 at Ohio's Hospice of Butler & Warren Counties. She was born in Middletown on December 22, 1925 to parents Charles and Elizabeth (Wells) Whitt. Kay graduated from Carlisle High School in 1943. She worked in bookkeeping at Sorg Paper for 11 years then worked for Armco...

Joan D. Rice

Joan D. Rice

Aug 17, 2020

Joan D. Rice of 225 Britton Lane, Monroe, Ohio died at 8:40 pm on August 17 at Ohio Living Mount Pleasant (Monroe). She was born December 19, 1932 in Chicago, Illinois to Thomas L. DeLacey and Florence I. Folsom DeLacey. She married the Reverend William E. Rice on June 10, 1955 in Chicago, Illinois. Surviving are her sons, Thomas M....

Josephine M. Fisher

Josephine M. Fisher

Aug 17, 2020

Josephine M. Fisher, 94, of Middletown, died on Monday, August 17, 2020 at Ohio's Hospice of Butler & Warren Counties. She was born in Aliquippa, Pennsylvania on August 22, 1925 to parents, James and Mary (Polisini) Vitori. Josephine had worked as a secretary for the Family Service Bureau. She was a member of Holy Family Parish - St. John's Church....

Charles S. Robertson

Charles S. Robertson

Aug 15, 2020

Charles S. Robertson, 86, of Madison Township, died on Saturday, August 15, 2020 at Ohio's Hospice of Dayton. He was born in Montreal, Quebec, Canada on May 21, 1934 to parents, Stuart and Josephine (Fletcher-Cushing) Robertson. Charles graduated from the Royal Roads Military Academy in Victoria, British Columbia and the Royal Military College in Kingston, Ontario and he served in...

Wanda M. Woodrey

Wanda M. Woodrey

Aug 13, 2020

Wanda M. Woodrey, 85, of Middletown, died on Thursday, August 13, 2020 at Arlington Pointe. She was born in Middletown on July 15, 1935 to parents Kenneth and Katerine "Kate" (Helrigle) Woodrey. Wanda retired from Wright Patterson Air Force Base where she had worked as a secretary. Wanda is survived by her sister, Susan Jane Horton; nieces, Kathy (Rod) Henning,...

Steve Daudt

Steve Daudt

Aug 11, 2020

James Steven Daudt, 46, of Middletown, began his eternal life Tuesday, August 11, 2020 after a long battle with cancer. Steve was surrounded by his family. He was well known throughout his childhood and teenage years for being an exceptional athlete in baseball, soccer, and football. Steve was known for being the fastest guy on the playground and the field....

Mary L. Empey

Mary L. Empey

Aug 10, 2020

Mary L. Empey, 91, of Middletown, passed away on Monday, August 10, 2020 at her residence. She was born in Covington, Kentucky on March 8, 1929. Mary was a loving and devoted mother who will be greatly missed by her son, Barry (Becky Nahm) Hamill; daughter, Diana Caserta; brother, Herbert "Sonny" (Rita) Phipps; two grandchildren, Alicia (Brian) Craycraft & Zachary...

Nicholas T. Smith

Nicholas T. Smith

Aug 10, 2020

Nicholas T. Smith, 72, of Reily Township, passed away on Monday, August 10, 2020 at his residence. He was born in Hamilton on September 22, 1947 to parents, Lawrence and Violet Faye (Slagle) Smith. Nic enjoyed being outdoors and had been a farmer for 35 years. He also was self-employed in carpet & flooring installation. Nic is survived by his...

Thomas John Byrne Jr.

Thomas John Byrne Jr.

Aug 6, 2020

Thomas John Byrne Jr., 86, a devoted husband, father, and grandfather, died on August 6, 2020. Tom was born in Claymont, Delaware on March 23, 1934 to parents Thomas and Martina Byrne, who preceded him in death. In 1958, Tom married the love of his life, Patricia Anne Shumard, who preceded him in death on August 20, 2005. Tom is...

Wendy S. Dobrozsi

Wendy S. Dobrozsi

Aug 3, 2020

Wendy S. Dobrozsi, 68, of Monroe, passed away on Monday, August 3, 2020 at Atrium Medical Center. She was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota on August 6, 1951 to parents Howard and Barbara (Gilbertson) Torstveit. Wendy was retired as a Registered Nurse for Mercy Hospital. She enjoyed spending her time sewing, knitting and making scrubbies. She also made rosarys to send...

Alicia D. Alexander

Alicia D. Alexander

Aug 3, 2020

Alicia D. Alexander, 49, of Trenton, passed away on Monday, August 3, 2020. She was born in Hamilton on March 16, 1971 to parents, Donald and Gerry Hall. Alicia is survived by her mother, Gerry (Carl) Gentry; two sons, Joshua Alexander & Jared Alexander; brothers, Donnie (Jeanette) Hall & Jeremy (Tina) Gentry; and sisters, DeeAnna Peck, Brandi (Skip) Bittenger &...

Alan M. Spears

Alan M. Spears

Jul 31, 2020

Alan M. Spears, 71, of Middletown, passed away on Friday, July 31, 2020. He was born in Middletown on February 4, 1949 to parents Donall L. and Barbara (Adrion) Spears. Alan had worked as an administrator for Maria Joseph Center in Dayton and prior to that was a teacher with Middletown City Schools. Alan is survived by his brother, David...

Elizabeth J. "Betty" Slough

Elizabeth J. "Betty" Slough

Jul 31, 2020

Elizabeth J. “Betty” Slough, 93, of Trenton passed away Friday, July 31, 2020 at Spring Hills of Middletown. She was born in Middletown on November 18, 1926 to parents John F. And Verna E. (Nelson) Achberger. Betty graduated from Middletown High School and the Good Samaritan Hospital College of Nursing, Cincinnati. She worked early in life as a private duty...

Mary Rose Clifton

Mary Rose Clifton

Jul 29, 2020

Mary Rose Clifton, 94, of Middletown, passed away on Wednesday, July 29, 2020 at her residence. She was born in Waldorf, Maryland on September 25, 1925 to parents Melvin and Thelma (Trotter) Johnson. Mary worked for Aeronca as an industrial nurse and a receptionist. She was a devout Catholic and member of Holy Family Parish - St. John's Church, where...

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