Current Obituaries
Paula J. Burnett
Dec 23, 2019
Paula Jean Burnett, 54, of Madison Township, died on Monday, December 23, 2019 at her home. She was born in Middletown on January 24, 1965 to parents Paul and Shirley (Weeks) Morgan. Paula was a natural cowgirl, inside and out, an avid animal lover and award winning equestrian, as well as a fitness enthusiast. She was always upbeat, energetic and...
Patricia L. Borders
Dec 19, 2019
Patricia Lee Borders, 91, of Middletown, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, December 19, 2019 at Atrium Medical Center. She was born in Middletown on September 17, 1928 to parents Earl R. and Myrtle (Siddons)Thompson. She graduated from Monroe High School. Patricia loved the Lord and taking care of her family. She enjoyed antiques, flower gardening and finding...
Linda Kay Vanarsdale
Dec 18, 2019
Linda Kay VanArsdale, 77, of Middletown, went home to be the Lord on Wednesday, December 18, 2019. She was born in Eldorado, Illinois on November 18, 1942 to parents, Roy and Charlene (Ripperdan) Purcell. Linda was a member of Stratford Heights Church of God and was active in the past as a Sunday School teacher, choir member, and women's ministries...
Louis T. Rossi
Dec 18, 2019
Louis Theodore Rossi, 90, of Middletown, died Wednesday, December 18, 2019 at his home. He was born in Middletown on March 20, 1929 to parents, Henry and Emelia (Donisi) Rossi. Lou graduated from St. Joseph's High School in Rensselaer, Indiana. He worked for the Ohio Department of Transportation and retired as a District Supervisor. He was a member of Holy...
Wayne F. Dunn, Jr.
Dec 15, 2019
Wayne F. Dunn, Jr., 92, of Middletown, died on Sunday, December 15, 2019 at Arlington Pointe. He was born in Fort Wayne, Indiana on July 4, 1927 to parents Wayne Sr. and Anza (Hayes) Dunn. Wayne had worked as a mechanic for Armco Steel Corp. He served his country in the United States Air Force and served with the Merchant...
Dr. Ralph B. Clemens
Dec 14, 2019
Dr. Ralph B. Clemens, DDS, 86, of Turtlecreek Township, died Saturday, December 14, 2019 at Atrium Medical Center. Private services will be held at the convenience of the family.
Dale E. Pitzer
Dec 12, 2019
Dale E. Pitzer, 83, of Middletown, died Thursday, December 12, 2019 at Ohio's Hospice of Butler and Warren Counties. As he requested, there will be no services for Dale.
Bill C. Clinger
Dec 2, 2019
Billy C. Clinger, 88, of Trenton, died on Monday, December 2, 2019 at his home. He was born in Adams County, Ohio on December 19, 1930 to parents Charles and Juanita (Chandler) Clinger. Bill sold insurance for MetLife and Commonwealth of Kentucky Insurance, retiring after 42 years. He was a member of the Monroe Church of the Nazarene. Mr. Clinger...
Matthew L. Slamka
Nov 26, 2019
Matthew L. Slamka, 63, of Middletown, died on Tuesday, November 26, 2019 at his home. He was born in Middletown on October 8, 1956 to parents Charles and Thelma (Gerdes) Slamka. Matt was the owner of Shaddock's for 28 years. He enjoyed vacationing in Florida and being on the beach. Mr. Slamka is survived by his wife, Ede Slamka; son,...
Anna M. Mapel-Banks
Nov 23, 2019
Anna M. Mapel-Banks, 45, of Middletown, died on Saturday, November 23, 2019 at Miami Valley Hospital. She was born in Hamilton on September 21, 1974. Anna loved her family and will be greatly missed by her husband, Marty "Sonny" Banks; daughter, Grace Bio; mother & stepfather, Rosita & Jeff Gaunt; sister, Crystal (Michael Taulbee) Mapel; and stepbrothers, Steven Gaunt &...
Betty A. Mcguire
Nov 23, 2019
Betty A. McGuire, 92, of Middletown, died Saturday, November 23, 2019 at Atrium Medical Center. She was born in Middletown on October 8, 1927 to parents Frank D. and Frances (Pool) Merkt. Betty worked for Black Clawson, retiring as Accounting Supervisor in 1993 after 42 years with the company. She was a member of Holy Family Parish - Holy Trinity...
Betsy P. Bender
Nov 18, 2019
Betsy P. Bender, 83, of Middletown, passed away November 18, 2019 at Ohio Living Mt. Pleasant. She was born on March 20, 1936 in Columbus, OH to parents, Louis and Jessie (Baker) Phillips. She, along with her husband Floyd G. Bender, co-owned Filson's, a women's clothing store, for 21 years. Betsy was member of Temple Beth Sholom and was a...
Linda Ann Ryan
Nov 18, 2019
Linda Ann Ryan 76, of Middletown, died on Monday, November 18, 2019 at Atrium Medical Center. She was born on November 19, 1942 in Cincinnati, OH. Linda was member of Holy Family Parish. She is survived by her grandson Adam (Caitlynn) Ryan, son Sean Ryan, grandson Kellen Allen, grandson Maddoxx Ryan, great grand children; Chloe, Emmitt, Taylee and Kyarah, siblings...
Stavros Koutsikithis
Nov 18, 2019
Stavros Koutsikithis 43, of Middletown, died on Monday, November 18, 2019 at West Chester Hospital. He was born on November 28, 1975 in Middletown, OH to Stratus and Maria (Dimitriadou) Koutsikithis. He worked for Goodwill and was a member of Sts. Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Church. Stavros is survived by mother Maria Koutsikithis, siblings Stacy (Brian) Cox, George (Cynthia)...
Mary Ellen Cole
Nov 18, 2019
Mary Ellen Cole, 98, of Middletown, passed away November 18, 2019 at Otterbein-Middletown. She was born on August 6,1921, in Middletown to John and Anna (Weishaar) Gardner. She worked as a billing clerk for NCR Coporation for 13 years, retiring in 1983. Mary was a member of Holy Family Parish her entire life, as well as, a member of the...
Albert "Bunk" Enz
Nov 15, 2019
Albert “Bunk” Enz, 85, of Monroe, passed away on Friday November 15, 2019, at his home. Al was born on April 27, 1934 in Middletown, Ohio to William and Delma (Jay) Enz. He graduated from Monroe High School in 1952. On November 20, 1954, he married the former Mary Ann Helsinger in Liberty, Indiana. Al owned and operated Johnson &...
E. Ray Bailey
Nov 14, 2019
E. Ray Bailey, age 96, formerly of Middletown, passed away on November 14, 2019 at Carlisle Manor. He was born in Primrose, Kentucky on March 31, 1923 to parents Charles and Nannie (Abner) Bailey. He served in the U.S. Army, 317th Infantry, 80th Division from 1943-1946. In 1945, he was shot in the shoulder crossing the Rhine River in Germany...
Deborah S. Kakaris
Nov 13, 2019
Deborah S. Kakaris, 64, of Middletown, passed away on Wednesday, November 13, 2019 at Atrium Medical Center. She was born in Hamilton on June 19, 1955 to parents Albert and Mary (Helsinger) Enz. Deborah worked as an administrative assistant to Judge Elliot in the Butler County Court System for 12 years, retiring in 1996. Deborah is survived by her husband,...
Michael A. Chaney
Nov 11, 2019
Michael Allen Chaney, 73, of Middletown, passed away on Monday, November 11, 2019 at Ohio's Hospice of Butler & Warren Counties. He was born in Middletown on December 6, 1945 to parents Chester and Sadie (Smith)Chaney. Mike worked in maintenance for Armco/AK Steel for 33 years. He was a longtime volunteer at Atrium Hospital. Mr. Chaney is survived by his...
Sheila Lynn Kelly
Nov 7, 2019
Sheila Lynn Kelly, 52, of Middletown, passed away on Thursday, November 7, 2019 at West Chester Hospital. She was born in Cincinnati on March 2, 1967 to parents Charles M. & Ada (Kastner) Jones. Sheila dedicated her time to making a loving home for her family and caring for her grandchildren. She was a member of Grace Baptist Church. Sheila...