Current Obituaries
Richard N. Beatty
Oct 17, 2019
Richard N. Beatty, 60, of Monroe, died on Thursday, October 17, 2019 at Heritagespring of West Chester. He was born in Middletown on April 25, 1959 to parents Charles and Virginia (Chester) Beatty. Rick had worked in the BOF at AK Steel, retiring in 2011 after 21 years with the company. He was a sports fan, enjoyed horseracing, playing cards...
James C. Irwin
Oct 17, 2019
James C. Irwin, 87, of West Chester Township, peacefully passed away on Thursday, October 17, 2019 at Ohio's Hospice of Butler & Warren Counties. He was born on March 14, 1932 in Bridgeport, Ohio to parents George and Mary J. (Phipps) Irwin. Jim was a lettered athlete in high school. While attending The Ohio State University, the Korean War broke...
Steve T. Davidson
Oct 17, 2019
Steve Davidson, 68, of Middletown, died on Thursday, October 17, 2019. He was preceded in death by his parents, Davey and Eloise Davidson, and his wife, Judith. He is survived by his sister, Susan Childers, his nephew, David, and his wife, Laura, and their two daughters, Taylor and Haley, and their son, Lucas; his niece, Julie, and her husband, Chris...
Dr. Vernon E. Thomas
Oct 16, 2019
Time has claimed another member of our "Greatest Generation". Dr. Vernon Thomas of Trenton departed this life in the early hours of October 16 after a gallant fight against dementia. Dad was an achiever. Born in Xenia Ohio September 19, 1925 to Marshall and Phyllis Thomas, he delivered newspapers on foot as the depression kept him from having tires for...
Marcia L. Wyncoop
Oct 9, 2019
Marcia L. Wyncoop, 82, of Monroe, passed away on Wednesday, October 9, 2019 at Ohio's Hospice of Butler & Warren Counties, surrounded by family. She was born in McKeesport, PA on September 23, 1937 to parents Arthur and Victoria Maturkanich and raised her family in Greensburg, PA. She was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother, as well as a thoughtful...
Pamela Sue Esposito
Oct 9, 2019
Pamela Sue Esposito, 62, of Cincinnati, died on Wednesday, October 9, 2019 at her home. She was born in Middletown, Ohio on August 6, 1957, to Fred Esposito and the late Roberta (Brewer) Sibcy. She is survived by her daughter, Erin Tallon; her grandson, Jaden Tallon; her father & step-mother, Fred (Ellen) Esposito; her siblings, Paula (Jim) Meinhardt, Charlotte (the...
Nicholas Georgopoulos
Oct 8, 2019
Nicholas Georgopoulos, 89, of Middletown, beloved husband, father, and grandfather, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Tuesday, October 8, 2019. He was born in Polikarpi, Greece on February 11, 1930 to his parents, Konstantinos and Petrini (Hagianagnostou) Georgopoulos. Nick immigrated to the United States in October,1956. He was brought to Middletown by his uncle, Gus Christy,...
Florence I. Fiessinger
Oct 6, 2019
Florence I. Fiessinger, 84, of Middletown, died on Sunday, October 6, 2019 at her home. She was born in Spring Valley, Illinois on July 19, 1935 to Charles and Eda (Muratori) Muzzarelli. Florence worked as a registered nurse for Five Rivers Health Center. She was a member of Holy Family Parish - St. John's Church. Florence was a devoted mother...
Michael E. Lacy
Oct 2, 2019
Michael Lacy, 65, of Trenton, died on Wednesday, October 2, 2019 at his home. He was born in Kentucky on March 23, 1954. Michael is survived by his wife, Sharon (Daughetee) Lacy; daughter, Marta (Steven) Davis; his in-laws, Gary & Barbara Daughetee; seven grandchildren; one sister-in-law, two brothers-in-law and their spouses; three sisters; one brother; many nieces & nephews; and...
Anna Welch Potter Frisby
Oct 1, 2019
Anna Welch Potter Frisby, 93, of Middletown, passed away on Tuesday, October 1, 2019 at Spring Hills Middletown. Anna was the youngest child of Roy Buran & Bessie (Gross) Potter. She was born on October 24, 1925, in Letcher County, Kentucky. Anna accepted Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior when she was 16 years old. Soon after, the family...
William Steven Meyer
Sep 29, 2019
William Steven Meyer, 75, of Franklin Township, passed peacefully at his residence Sunday evening. He was born in Cincinnati on March 7, 1944 to parents, William and Ruth Elaine (Niblack) Meyer. Steve had worked for GM Delphi, retiring in 2006 after 31 years. He served his country in the United States Army National Guard during Vietnam. Big Steve loved sports...
Carl "Joe" Marstall
Sep 28, 2019
Carl Joseph "Joe" Marstall, of Middletown, born May 31, 1933 in Springboro, died unexpectedly Saturday, September 28, 2019 while doing yard work. He was 86. Joe was the son of Velma (Shaffer) and William H. Marstall, Sr. He was raised on a farm in Springboro under the tutelage of his "Granddaddy" Karl who, along with his two brothers, had been...
Robert "Bob" Goodwin
Sep 28, 2019
Robert L. "Bob" Goodwin, 72, of Middletown, died on Saturday, September 28, 2019 at home. He was born in Middletown on April 8, 1947 to parents, Edgar V. "Bill" and Dorothy (Rossi) Goodwin. Bob was the owner/operator of Goodwin's Plumbing for 40 years. He served his country in the United States Army and was an avid bowler. Bob is survived...
Gerea A. Blankenship
Sep 12, 2019
Gerea A. Blankenship, 75, of Middletown, died on Thursday, September 12, 2019 at Atrium Medical Center. She was born in Barbourville, Kentucky on February 2, 1944 to parents Charles and Verla (Cobb) Hale. Gerea worked as a nurses' aide at Carlisle Manor Nursing Home for 15 years. Gerea is survived by her four daughters, Lisa Marshall, Teresa Kennedy, Rhonda Sowder...
Ann Louise Beck
Sep 11, 2019
Ann Louise Snethen Beck, life-long resident of Middletown, peacefully passed away at home on September 11, 2019. She was born at Middletown Regional Hospital on August 2, 1938 to parents Myron and Sarah Morgan Snethen. She graduated from Middletown High School in 1956, Miami University of Oxford in 1960 with a BA in Education, and taught three years at Wildwood...
Myra Sue Edwards
Sep 11, 2019
Myra Sue Edwards, 77, of Middletown, died on Wednesday, September 11, 2019 at her home. She was born in Middletown on June 3, 1942 to parents Stewart and Lula (Stevens) Edwards. Sue worked in patient registration for Middletown Regional Hospital. Sue is survived by her daughter, Susan (Keith) Norvell; two granddaughters, Sarah Fisher & Allison Fisher; and many other loving...
James P. Bruner
Sep 6, 2019
James P. Bruner, a retired Armco research metallurgist, and local volunteer, died on Friday, September 6, 2019 at Ohio Living Mt. Pleasant, where he had resided for several years with his wife Lola, who survives him. A native of Lansing, Michigan, he retired from Armco in 1990 after 40 years in their Research Laboratory. He was involved in development of...
Terry L. Wiese
Sep 4, 2019
Terry L. Wiese, 66, of Middletown, died on Wednesday, September 4, 2019 at Hospice of Hamilton. She was born on November 4, 1952 in Morgantown, West Virginia to Carl and Linda Lou (Edburg) Wiese. Terry worked 20 years in the housekeeping department at Fort Hamilton Hospital, retiring as assistant director of housekeeping. She then spent 20 years at the United...
Mary Ellen Pelfrey
Sep 1, 2019
Mary Ellen Pelfrey 87, of Kettering, died on Sunday, September 01, 2019 at Oak Creek Terrace Nusing and Rehab Center. She was born May 16, 1932 in Dayton, OH to Raymond and Pearl (Helterbran) Howard. She worked for U.S. Government as a secretary/ administrative assistant. Mary is survived by her daughter Cindy (Bob) Hess, grand children Sarah (Ben) Ausdenmoore,Tyler (Inna)...
Betty J. Latham
Aug 31, 2019
Betty J. Latham 89, of Trenton, died on Saturday, August 31, 2019 at her residence. She was born on December 4,1929 in Rockport, IN to Harvey and Philomena "Minnie" (Wetzel) Mulhall. She was a homemaker and a member of Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Church and the Church Ladies Society. She was a volunteer for 41 years at Middletown Regional...