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Gary Caudill

Gary Caudill

Aug 4, 2025

Gary Caudill, 65, of Carlisle, Ohio went home to be with the Lord on the morning of August 4th, 2025. Gary was born December 13, 1959 in Richmond, Kentucky to Carl Caudill and Dorothy (Webb) Caudill. He was the 4th of 9 children.



In the summer of 1981 he moved to Oklahoma for a job and met Charlene Vaughn on December...

Amelia A. Swartzbaugh

Amelia A. Swartzbaugh

Aug 3, 2025

Amelia Ann Swartzbaugh, 70, of Somerville, passed away on Sunday, August 3, 2025 at Miami Valley Hospital. She was born in Middletown, Ohio on July 28, 1955.



Amelia was a graduate of Lemon-Monroe High School, Class of 1973. She worked in the IT department at AK Steel. Amelia was past president of the Middletown Optimist Club and served as an EMT...

Robert E. Swartz, Sr.

Robert E. Swartz, Sr.

Aug 2, 2025

Robert E. Swartz, Sr., 88, of Trenton, passed away on Saturday, August 2, 2025 at home, surrounded by loved ones. He was born in Farmersville, Ohio on July 2, 1937 to parents, Russell and Janet (Zink) Swartz.



Robert had worked for Armco Steel Corp, retiring in 1992 after 37 years of service. He was a member of Grace Baptist Church. He...

Martha L. Wills

Martha L. Wills

Jul 30, 2025

Martha Wills passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 30. She was born in Middletown, Ohio on June 6, 1934. She graduated from Middletown High School in 1952. She married her high school sweetheart, Melvin Wills, on May 22, 1954. She moved across the street from her parents farm into the farmhouse owned by her Aunt Mary Graves. She was the...

Janet Buehner

Janet Buehner

Jul 30, 2025

Janet Buehner, 95, of Middletown, is now asleep in Jesus, Wednesday, July 30, 2025. She was born in Middletown on February 7, 1930 to parents, William and Carrie (Wysong) Slone.



Janet earned her Master's degree in education and taught Third, Forth, and Seventh grades in Middletown Public Schools and Spring Valley Academy. Janet was a creative thinker, with a quick wit...

Tonya L. Martin

Tonya L. Martin

Jul 28, 2025

Tonya Lynn (Ratliff) Martin, 60, of Middletown, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, July 28, 2025 at home. She was born in Middletown on November 14, 1964 to parents, James Arley Ratliff, Jr. & Linda (Deaton) Ratliff, both of whom preceded her in death.



Tonya always put family & friends before herself. Her cheerful appreciation for the Cincinnati Bengals and Reds kept...

Joyce A. Dineen

Joyce A. Dineen

Jul 28, 2025

To know Joyce Dineen was truly to love her—and she loved you back with everything she had. But perhaps not quite as deeply as she loved Jesus and her faith. That truth brings us comfort, knowing that in the early morning hours of Monday, July 28th, she met Jesus face to face, following a brief stay with Hospice of Cincinnati,...

Gary Winton McIntosh

Gary Winton McIntosh

Jul 24, 2025

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Gary Winton McIntosh, beloved husband, father, grandfather, son, brother, and friend, who left this world on July 24, 2025, at the age of 66. Born in Middletown, Ohio, and a longtime resident of Wayne Township, Gary was known for his warm spirit, quick wit, quiet strength, and unwavering love for his family.

Gary...

Merrill Frank Perkins

Merrill Frank Perkins

Jul 23, 2025

Merrill Frank Perkins, 95, of Middletown died July 23, 2025.  Graveside services will be Tuesday August 19, 2025 at 10:00 am at Woodside Cemetery in the Veterans section with military honors.

Kenneth W. Osborne

Kenneth W. Osborne

Jul 22, 2025

Kenneth W. Osborne, 82, of Trenton, passed away on Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at Kettering Health Hamilton. He was born in Thousandsticks, Kentucky on June 22, 1943 to parents, Purl and Marie (Sizemore) Osborne. He always stayed true to his birthplace as a UK fan and loved to say he "bleeds blue".



Kenneth was the owner/operator of Kott Inc. He loved...

Norma J. Reardon

Norma J. Reardon

Jul 18, 2025

Norma J. Reardon, beloved daughter of Frank and Emma Borchers, passed away into her eternal reward at age 92 on July 18, 2025, in the comfort of her home, surrounded by her family, much the same as she entered the world in her parents’ home on December 29, 1932.

Norma grew up the youngest of 13 children on a farm in...

Linda C. Wallace

Linda C. Wallace

Jul 16, 2025

Linda C. Wallace, 79, of Middletown, died on July 16, 2025 at Atrium Medical Center. She was born on July 5, 1946 in Middletown, OH to Lawrence and Neva (Cannoy) Fraley.



She was a graphic artist at Hubert Company retiring in 2007. Linda was a talented artist and a lover of flowers, plants and animals. All that knew her loved her.



Linda...

Dale E. Lawson

Dale E. Lawson

Jul 14, 2025

Dale E. Lawson, 84, of Middletown, died on July 14, 2025 at Willow Knoll Post Acute & Senior Living. He was born on July 2, 1941 in, Middletown, OH, to Dorsey and Bethel (Powers) Lawson.



Visitation will be Friday, July 18, 2025, from 10:00 - 11:00AM at Wilson-Schramm-Spaulding Funeral Home, 3805 Roosevelt Blvd (at Bonita Dr), Middletown, OH 45044.



Military honors with Middletown...

Myong Moreland

Myong Moreland

Jul 9, 2025

Myong Moreland, 66, of Middletown, died on July 9, 2025 at Hospice of Hamilton North Inpatient Care Center. She was born on January 25, 1959 in South Korea.



She was a beautician for 38 years and owned KC beauty salon. She enjoyed travel, hiking and the outdoors.



Myong is survived by her husband, Brad Moreland; daughter, Kenya Mack; daughter, Kia Mazloomi; several...

Justin W. Holweger

Justin W. Holweger

Jul 7, 2025

Justin W. Holweger, 79, of Middletown, died on July 7, 2025 at home surrounded by loved ones. He was born on October 22, 1945 in Middletown, OH to Justin and Jane (Brelsford) Holweger.



He was a graduate of Fenwick High School and Miami University.



Justin is survived by his wife of 59 years, Patricia Holweger; son, Mike (Robin) Holweger; daughter, Beth Ann...

Douglas E. Daughetee

Douglas E. Daughetee

Jul 6, 2025

Douglas E. "Doug" Daughetee, 64, of Middletown, died on July 6, 2025 at Atrium Medical Center. He was born on September 8, 1960 in Middletown, OH to Gary and Barbara (Beiser) Daughetee.



Douglas is survived by his father, Gary Daughetee; son, Brandon Daughetee; daughter, MacKenzie Daughetee; sister, Sharon Lacy; sister, Jennifer (Tom) Hughes; brother, Martin (Connie) Daughetee; grandchildren, Logan, Wyatt, Colton...

Daniel B Wilch, Jr.

Daniel B Wilch, Jr.

Jul 5, 2025

Daniel Wilch, Jr., 56, of Middletown, died on July 5, 2025, at Atrium Medical Center. He was born on November 28, 1968 in Middletown, OH to Daniel B Wilch, Sr. and Sherry A. Biltz.



Daniel was a bindery specialist at Quicktech Graphics. In his free time, he enjoyed listening to rock n roll with his dog, Daisy. He was also an...

Linda Lee Back

Linda Lee Back

Jul 3, 2025

Linda Lee Back (Carpenter) was born on November 1, 1937, and passed away on July 3, 2025, at the age of 87 at Hospice of Butler and Warren Counties. She was born in Defiance, Ohio to Floyd and Gertrude (Reineke) Carpenter, and grew up in Toledo, Ohio.

Linda is survived by her son, Steve (Lisa) Wilson of Middletown; son, Scott (Dee)...

Scott Allen Leonard

Scott Allen Leonard

Jul 2, 2025

Scott Allen Leonard, Sr.,77, of Middletown, passed away July 2, 2025, at Ohio's Hospice of Butler & Warren Counties. He was born September 29, 1947 to John and Lois (Gravenstein) Leonard.



Scott was a system analyst at Armco Steel Corp.



He is survived by his wife of 41 years, Rebecca Leonard; son; Scott Allen (Carole) Leonard, Jr.; daughter, Shawna (Tom) Gifford; daughter...

Gary L. Back

Gary L. Back

Jul 1, 2025

Gary L. Back, 63, of Franklin, passed away on Tuesday, July 1, 2025 at Arlington Pointe. He was born in Middletown on April 11, 1962.



Gary was lucky enough to turn his love of cars into a career in the auto industry. Gary was a man of strong faith and attended the Baptist Tabernacle.



Of course his greatest love was his family...

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