Current Obituaries
Timothy Robert O'Connor
May 26, 2020
Timothy O'Connor, 75, of Middletown, died on Tuesday, May 26, 2020 at his residence. He was born in Middletown on March 2, 1945 to parents, Robert and Frances (Price) O'Connor. He is survived by his wife, Carol; daughter, Tina (Jason) Kunkel, of Cincinnati; son, Brian (Jenna) O'Connor of Spokane, WA; sister, Barbara (Paul) Donley of Hendersonville, TN; daughter-in-law of the...
Mary Mikula
May 25, 2020
Mary Mikula, 95, of Middletown, passed away on Monday, May 25, 2020 at Ohio's Hospice of Butler & Warren Counties. She was born in Czechoslovakia on March 12, 1925 to Carl and Ann Sakala. Mary devoted her time to making a loving home for her family and she was a member of Holy Family Parish. Mary is survived by her...
Richard "Rick" Fouch
May 20, 2020
Richard V. "Rick" Fouch, 63, formerly of Middletown, died on Wednesday, May 20, 2020 at Locust Ridge Nursing & Rehabilitation in Williamsburg, Ohio. He was born in Middletown on December 19, 1956 to parents, Ronald and Beverly A. (Yenser) Fouch. Rick was an avid Ohio State Buckeye fan. In addition to his parents, Rick is survived by his sisters, Sharon...
Bob Nichols
May 19, 2020
Bobby Nichols, 56, of Middletown, passed away on Tuesday, May 19, 2020 at Atrium Medical Center. He was born in Middletown on September 9, 1963. Bob was a firefighter/paramedic with the City of Middletown Fire Department for many years. He attended Turning Point Church. Bob is survived by his fiance, Jeannie Yazell; three sons, Josh (Karissa) Nichols, Jacob Nichols &...
Robert A. Murphy
May 15, 2020
Robert A. Murphy, 69 of Middletown Ohio, died Friday, May 15, 2020 at his home. He was born in Middletown Ohio on August 27, 1950 to parents Robert J. Murphy and Phyllis J (Wasson) Murphy. Robert “Bobby” Murphy is a graduate of Lemon Monroe High School, where he was active in a variety of sports and described as an exceptional...
Eleanor M. Bishop
May 14, 2020
Eleanor M. Bishop 84, of Middletown, died on Thursday, May 14, 2020 at Ohio Living Mt. Pleasant. She was born on October 25, 1935 in Middletown to Arno and Mary (Chupka) Krause Jr. She was a member of the first graduating class from Fenwick High School in 1953. Eleanor and her husband Tom were the owners and operators of Bishops...
Gino Dicristoforo
May 12, 2020
Gino DiCristoforo, of Middletown, passed away on Tuesday, May 12, 2020. Gino was born on July 28, 1929 in Chieti, Italy to Antonio and Rosalia DiCristoforo, both deceased. Gino grew up in Italy and served in the Italian Army. He came to the United States in 1952, to work at Armco Steel. He worked for Armco Steel for 38 years,...
Jeanne L. Creekbaum
May 3, 2020
Jeanne L. (Hiteshue) Creekbaum, 77, from Monroe, Ohio, died on Sunday, May 3, 2020 at Ohio's Hospice of Dayton. She was born in Middletown on December 6, 1942 to parents Russell G. and Lavinia B. (Nichols) Hiteshue. Jeanne worked as a machine operator for Pepperidge Farms for 20 years, retiring in 2006. Jeanne is survived by her six children, Kimberly...
Maria Georgopoulos
Apr 30, 2020
Maria Georgopoulos, beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away on Thursday, April 30, 2020. She was born in Paleohori, Greece on April 22, 1937 to her parents, George and Anastasia (Avrimidou) Hagiapostolou. Maria immigrated to the United States in 1959 when she was brought to Middletown, Ohio by her uncle, Stavros Lazaron. Although Maria graduated high school in Greece, she...
Joyce A. Seagle
Apr 30, 2020
Joyce A. Seagle, 85, of Monroe, passed away on Thursday, April 30, 2020 at her residence at Ohio Living Mount Pleasant. She was born in Riverdale, Illinois on May 23, 1934 to parents, George and Amy B. (Campbell) Smith. Joyce had been a columnist with the Cortland News and the Western Reserve News, and was involved with Project Literacy U.S....
Alfonso Smith
Apr 24, 2020
Alfonso Smith, 89, of Trenton, died on Friday, April 24, 2020 at West Chester Hospital. He was born in Manchester, Kentucky on February 8, 1931 to parents Will and Sally (Hubbard) Smith. Alfonso worked as a crane operator for Armco Steel Corp, retiring in 1992 after 40 years with the company. Alfonso is survived by his beloved wife, Arcie (Collins)...
Teresa Schofield
Apr 22, 2020
She opens her arms to the poor, and extends her hands to the needy. ~ Proverbs 31:20 Our beloved, Teresa Schofield, age 101, of Monroe, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday morning, April 22, 2020 at her residence in Ohio Living Mt. Pleasant. Teresa was born on October 25, 1918 in New York, New York to loving...
Joanne Foreman
Apr 19, 2020
Joanne Foreman, 89, of Monroe, died on Sunday, April 19, 2020 at her residence. She was born in Middletown on November 26, 1930 to parents, Edward and Eva (Griffin) Bach. Joanne worked in accounting for Bern's Garden Center for 15 years. She was a member of Monroe United Methodist Church, where she sang in the Chancel Choir. Joanne was an...
Ok Kyung Lee
Apr 18, 2020
Ok Kyung Lee, 88, of Cincinnati, died on Saturday, April 18, 2020 at Brookwood Retirement Community in Blue Ash. She was born in Gae Sung, Korea on November 15, 1931 to parents, Yon Gi and Yon Hui Kim. Ok devoted her time to making a loving home and praying for her family and nations. She will be greatly missed by...
Frederick N. Rau
Apr 17, 2020
Frederick N. Rau, 92, of Middletown, died on Friday, April 17, 2020 at Ohio Living Mt. Pleasant. He was born on June 22, 1927 in Middletown, to Fred and Carrie (Newlin) Rau. He was an engineer and worked for Fernald, the City of Middletown and spent over 30 years on the Ohio State Highway Patrol Auxiliary. Fred served in the...
Jack Deaton
Apr 11, 2020
Jack Deaton was born February 24, 1931 in Altro, Kentucky to parents Charles & Nora Deaton. He passed away April 11 in Gainesville, Florida after a long battle with Alzheimer’s. Jack grew up in the Monroe/Middletown area. He celebrated 12 years of perfect attendance in school. Jack was drafted into the Army where he served his country in Korea. Due...
Alice E. Cooper
Apr 11, 2020
Alice E. Cooper, 73, of Miamisburg, passed away on Saturday, April 11, 2020 at her residence. She was born in Middletown on December 28, 1946 to parents, the late Virgil and Vada Hackney. Alice had worked as the librarian for Miamisburg Middle School. Alice is survived by her husband, James A. Cooper; sons, James Todd Cooper & Jonathan Gregory (Cori)...
Jeffrey Scott Sherrick
Apr 10, 2020
Jeffrey S. Sherrick, 43, of Middletown, died on Friday, April 10, 2020. He was born in Middletown on October 24, 1976 to parents, Charles and Joy (McAtee) Sherrick. Jeff was an iron worker. He is survived by his mother, Joy Sherrick; brothers, Paul (Kelly) Sherrick & Andy Sherrick; sister, Cathy Sherrick; beloved dog, Zeus; as well as many other loving...
Robert T. "Bob" Leslie
Apr 10, 2020
Robert T. “Bob” Leslie, 90, of Middletown, passed away on Friday, April 10, 2020 at his residence. He was born on September 23, 1929 in Middletown to parents Robert and Henrietta Leslie. Bob worked for 30 years at Mound Laboratories as a welder retiring in 1990. He is survived by his loving wife, Linda (Truesdell) Leslie; daughter, Tammy (Gary) Wilson;...
Dennis A. Krause
Apr 8, 2020
Dennis A. Krause, 78, of Middletown, died on Wednesday, April 8, 2020 at Hillspring of Springboro. He was born in Hamilton on April 25, 1941 to parents Charles and Louise (Goetz) Krause. Dennis worked in the field of sales for several industries. He served his country in the United States Navy. Dennis was a member of Holy Family Parish. Dennis...