Current Obituaries
Barbara Ann (Robinson) Carter Russell
Apr 2, 2019
Barbara Ann (Robinson) Carter Russell, 84, of Middletown, died Tuesday, April 2, 2019, at her home. She was born in Jackson, Kentucky on December 24, 1934 to parents Charles and Velma Robinson. Barbara had worked as a bartender in the restaurant industry. She was a history buff, especially politics, loved Jeopardy!, trivia, Antiques Roadshow and keeping up with current events...
Cassie Michael
Mar 24, 2019
Cassandra S. “Cassie” Michael, 76, of Middletown, died Sunday, March 24, 2019, at Ohio's Hospice of Butler & Warren Counties. She was born in Middletown on February 22, 1943 to parents Harold and Pauline (Back) Michael. Cassie worked as a hair stylist for over 30 years, retiring from Shapes in Hair Design. Miss Michael is survived by her aunt, Joanne...
Catherine L. Brown
Mar 22, 2019
Catherine L. Brown, 95, of Middletown, died Friday, March 22, 2019, at Ohio Living Mt. Pleasant. She was born in London, Ohio on June 14, 1923 to parents Stewart W. and Lula (Stevens) Edwards. Catherine had worked as an executive secretary for Sorg Paper Company. She was an active member of First United Methodist Church until her health made her...
Michael Glenn Collins
Mar 22, 2019
Michael Glenn Collins, 65, of Middletown, died Friday, March 22, 2019, at Atrium Medical Center. He was born in Middletown, Ohio on November 17, 1953 to parents Lawrence "Doc" and Ruby (Taylor) Collins. Michael's family was everything to him. He loved listening to country music on his radio and drinking his Diet Coke. He is survived by his brother, George...
Robert E. Rossi
Mar 20, 2019
Robert E. Rossi passed away Wednesday, March 20, 2019, at Atrium Medical Center. He was born in Middletown on October 14, 1930 to parents Carl and Lelia Rossi. Bob graduated from Monroe High School in 1949, where he actively participated in various sports. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and was honorably discharged. He retired from Inland Container...
Anthony "Tony" L. Dennis
Mar 20, 2019
Anthony L. “Tony” Dennis, 50, of Middletown, died Wednesday, March 20, 2019, at the James Cancer Center at Ohio State University. He was born in Middletown on March 9, 1969 to parents William Eugene and Helen Louise (Vitori) Dennis. Tony worked as a server at Stefano's Italian Cafe for 18 years. He graduated from Miami University with honors, loved to...
Jackie Yost Cassell
Mar 19, 2019
Jacqueline “Jackie” Yost Cassell, 82, of Middletown, died Tuesday, March 19, 2019, at home. She was born in Hamilton on November 16, 1936 to parents Herbert and Evie (Sparks) Robinson. Jackie is survived by her children, Brian (Dax) Yost, Shelly (Scott) Sandmann, Ellen (Sam) Nelson & Becky (John) Mirlisena; brother, Dale Robinson; ten grandchildren; nine great grandchildren; and five great...
Juanita M. Clendenin
Mar 16, 2019
Juanita Marie Clendenin, 95, of Franklin, died Saturday, March 16, 2019, at her son’s home. She was born in Illinois, on October 3, 1923 to parents Abraham and Ora (Hiezer) Harp. Juanita graduated from Monroe High School. She was a member of the Franklin United Methodist Church, and was involved with many of the church’s organizations. Mrs. Clendenin is survived...
Scott W. Marshall
Mar 14, 2019
Scott W. Marshall, 60, of Middletown, died Thursday, March 14, 2019 of congestive heart failure. He was born in Middletown on March 19, 1958 to parents Marcus W. and Patricia (Welliver) Marshall. Scott graduated from Loch Raven High School in Towson, Maryland and worked as a teacher's assistant before returning to Middletown. Scott had many interests all of his life...
David E. Booker
Mar 14, 2019
David E. Booker, 85, of Franklin Township, died Thursday, March 14, 2019, at Ohio's Hospice of Butler & Warren Counties. He was born in Middletown on November 28, 1933 to parents Robert and Rose (Wilson) Booker. David had worked for Bank One for 32 years, retiring as Executive Vice President. He was a veteran of the United States Navy. David...
Marian Wickersham
Mar 14, 2019
Marian Wickersham 81, of Middletown, died on Thursday, March 14, 2019 at her home. She was born on Saturday, July 17, 1937 in Glasgow, Scotland to Andrew and Catherine (MacDonald) Whyte. Marian devoted her time to making a loving home for her family. Mrs. Wickersham is survived by her husband - James Wickersham; daughter - Catherine Roberts; son - Ronald...
Vincent Kipus
Mar 12, 2019
Vincent Kipus, 82, of Washington Township, formerly of Middletown, died Tuesday, March 12, 2019, at home. He was born in Middletown on December 25, 1936 to parents Andrey and Paulina (Duden) Kipus. Vincent worked as a designer for Delco General Motors, retiring in 1987 after 30 years with the company. He had served in the Air Force Reserves. Mr. Kipus...
Myrtle Ann Smith
Mar 11, 2019
Myrtle Ann (Carpenter) Smith, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, March 11, 2019. Ann had been living in the Lebanon, Ohio area since 2013. She was born in Norwich, New York on September 25, 1926 the daughter of Telford and Rose (Herrick) Carpenter. Ann was a graduate of Norwich High School in the class of...
Mary Stanton
Mar 1, 2019
Mary Stanton, 80, of Middletown, passed away Friday, March 1, 2019, at Ohio's Hospice of Butler & Warren Counties. She was born in Middletown, Ohio on July 2, 1938 to parents Charles Edwin “Eddie” and Velma Mae “Sis” (Diver) Canter. Mrs. Stanton was a volunteer for 32 years at Middletown Hospital (Atrium Medical Center). She loved bingo, traveling, movies, reading...
Joseph F. "Joe" Burnett
Mar 1, 2019
Joseph F. Burnett, 71, of Middletown, died Friday, March 1, 2019, at Atrium Medical Center. He was born in Middletown, Ohio on August 30, 1947 to parents John and Ruby (Cox) Burnett. Joe attended St. Paul United Church of Christ in Middletown. He enjoyed horseracing, especially figuring out the statistical analysis. Mr. Burnett is survived by his wife, Cindy (Griffith)...
Robert E. "Bob" Youtsler
Feb 27, 2019
Robert E. “Bob” Youtsler, 81, of Monroe, died Wednesday, February 27, 2019, at Ohio's Hospice of Butler & Warren Counties. He was born in Hamilton on July 5, 1937 to parents Allen E. and Irene G. (Black) Youtsler. Bob started Squire's Barber Shop in 1968 and still had the original barbers working with him until his retirement in November 2018,...
Diana Krause
Feb 27, 2019
Diana Krause, 69, of Middletown, died Wednesday, February 27, 2019, at Atrium Medical Center. She was born in Middletown, Ohio on February 14, 1950 to parents Olvin and Marie (Patrick) Risner. Mrs. Krause was a nurse at Fort Hamilton Hospital. Mrs. Krause is survived by her sons, Dan (Missy) Lawwill, Jeff (Gina) Lawwill, Frederick A. (Deborah Fitzgibbon) Krause; sister, Virginia...
Dr. Russell L. Malcolm
Feb 26, 2019
Russell “Rusty” age 89, passed peacefully away at home on Tuesday, February 26 surrounded by loving family and friends. Rusty was born on December 21, 1929 in Ann Arbor, Michigan to Russell L. Malcolm Sr. M.D. and Bernice Staebler Malcolm. Rusty loved Ann Arbor and Whitmore lake. He enjoyed telling everyone the story of waiting for his dad to get...
Joyce E. Corley
Feb 26, 2019
Joyce E. Corley, 80, of Middletown, died Tuesday, February 26, 2019. She was born in Middletown, Ohio on January 27, 1939 to parents Paul and Margaret (Lesinczky) Huy. Mrs. Corley is survived by her daughter, Mindy (Sherman) Jones; sons, Dan (Beverly) Mabry, Russ (Jennifer) Mabry; sister, Carol (Gordon) Burns and 8 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. Joyce was preceded in...
John D. "Jack" Edgington
Feb 24, 2019
John D. “Jack” Edgington, 96, of Monroe, died Sunday, February 24, 2019, at Ohio Living Mt. Pleasant. He was born in Augusta, Kentucky on May 24, 1922 to parents John Clyde and Mildred (Donovan) Edgington. Jack retired as manager of the Corporate Marketing Research department of Armco Steel Corporation, after 33 years with the company. Mr. Edgington is survived by...