Current Obituaries
Maudie D. Phipps
Feb 22, 2019
Maudie D. Phipps, 89, of Middletown, passed away Friday, February 22, 2019, at Ohio's Hospice of Butler & Warren Counties. She was born in Perry County, Kentucky on December 13, 1929 to parents James Emery and Ella (Ross) Tackett. Maudie had worked as an inspector for General Motors, retiring in 1985 after 30 years with the company. She was an...
Elizabeth A. Whitt
Feb 21, 2019
Elizabeth A. Whitt, 77, of Middletown, died Thursday, February 21, 2019, at Miami Valley Hospital. She was born in Middletown on April 20, 1941 to parents Dwight and Irene (Little) Whitt. Elizabeth had worked as a business teacher at Valley View High School for 25 years, retiring in 1996. She was a member of Union Chapel Methodist Church. She was...
Leslie N. Pettus
Feb 20, 2019
Leslie N. Pettus, 36, of Middletown, passed away Wednesday, February 20, 2019, at University of Cincinnati Medical Center. She was born in Hamilton on June 30, 1982. Leslie was a loving wife and mother who devoted her time to making a wonderful home for her family. She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends at car events and traveling...
John E. "Jack" Roof
Feb 19, 2019
John E. “Jack” Roof, 93, of Germantown, died Tuesday, February 19, 2019, at Ohio's Hospice of Butler & Warren Counties. He was born in Germantown on December 20, 1925 to parents Carl Edward and Alice (Fryman) Roof. Jack was the owner of Roof's Garage. He served his country in the United States Army during World War II and was a...
John E. "Jack" Wills
Feb 19, 2019
John E. “Jack” Wills, 79, of Middletown, died Tuesday, February 19, 2019, at Atrium Medical Center. He was born in Middletown on October 31, 1939 to parents John Raymond and Mary Ellen (Hill) Wills. Jack graduated from Fenwick High School in the Class of 1958. He retired from Armco Steel (now AK Steel) in 1997 after 32 years of service...
Don Dunn
Feb 18, 2019
Donald Leroy "Don" Dunn, 80, of Middletown, passed away peacefully Monday morning, February 18, 2019, at Arlington Pointe Nursing Home after a long illness. Don was born and raised in Middletown. He joined the Air Force and lived in several states including Alaska, before returning to Middletown. In 2000 he retired from AK Steel after a 27 year career in...
Richard J. Muncie
Feb 17, 2019
Richard J. Muncie, 57, of Turtlecreek Township, died Sunday, February 17, 2019, at home. He was born in Lima, Ohio on September 13, 1961 to parents Vernie and Connie (Reek) Muncie. Richard worked in Asphalt Maintenance. He loved to fish, enjoyed watching the Reds and Bengals games and spending time with his daughters and granddaughter. Mr. Muncie is survived by...
James W. Bishop
Feb 16, 2019
James W. “Jim” Bishop, 87, of Trenton, died Saturday, February 16, 2019, at home. He was born in Franklin on October 4, 1931 to parents John A. and Mary M. (Dineen) Bishop. Jim retired from Armco Steel Corporation in 1987 after 30 years with the company. He also worked for Wilson-Schramm-Spaulding Funeral Home for 62 years. Jim was a veteran...
D. Richard Mehl
Feb 15, 2019
D. Richard Mehl, 79, of Middletown, died Friday, February 15, 2019, at Atrium Medical Center. He was born in Middletown, Ohio on June 13, 1939 to parents Robert and Mary (Morgan) Mehl. Richard was a lifelong member of Bethlehem Lutheran Church and was a national sales manager for a truck lighting company. Mr. Mehl is survived by his wife, Karen...
Jason Hymer
Feb 15, 2019
Jason A. Hymer, 42, of Trenton died Friday February 15, 2019 at Miami Valley Hospital. He was born September 14, 1976 to parents Ted and Patty (Brewer) Hymer. Private services will be at the convenience of the family.
Helen L. Angst
Feb 15, 2019
Helen L. Angst, 93, of Wayne Township, died Friday, February 15, 2019, at her residence. She was born in Hamilton on June 8, 1925 to parents, Clarence and Dorathea (Cooper) Angst. Helen had worked as a paper finisher at Crystal Tissue, retiring in 1987 after 42 ½ years with the company. She was a member of Holy Name of Jesus...
Tom Helsinger
Feb 12, 2019
Tom Helsinger, 83, of Lebanon, died Tuesday, February 12, 2019, at The Woodlands of Middletown. He was born in Middletown on July 3, 1935 to parents Ralph and Elizabeth (Bogan) Helsinger. Tom was the owner/operator of Helsinger Plumbing & Heating. He was a hard-working man who was a wonderful cook. He loved Michigan, spending time at Prairie Lake and fishing....
Marilyn J. Depalma
Feb 10, 2019
Marilyn J. DePalma, 88, of Middletown, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, February 10, 2019. She was born in Excello, Ohio on January 17, 1931, the daughter of Lester and Margaret Miller. Marilyn was dedicated to her family and making a loving home for them all. She adored her grandchildren and her pets as well. She was a...
Genevieve S. Delaney
Feb 10, 2019
Genevieve S. Delaney, 101, of Monroe, passed away Sunday, February 10, 2019, at Ohio Living Mt. Pleasant. She was born in Jefferson, Wisconsin on September 24, 1917, the daughter of Frank and Katherine Schiesl. Genevieve graduated from Jefferson High School as valedictorian and shortly afterwards went to work in Washington, D.C., in a department that today would be part of...
Cindy L. Blevins
Feb 5, 2019
Cindy L. Blevins, 60, of Middletown, died Tuesday, February 5, 2019, at Sycamore Hospital. She was born in Hamilton on March 4, 1958 to parents Oren "Mike" and Annabelle (Wilson) Evans. Cindy worked as a dispatcher for the Oxford Police Department. She was a member of First Baptist Church Franklin. Cindy loved to travel, especially to Disney World and the...
David L. Strong
Feb 3, 2019
David L. Strong, 71, of Middletown, passed away Sunday, February 3, 2019, in Florida. He was born in Hamilton on June 26, 1947 to parents Cecil and Ann (McVay) Strong. David had been a police officer with Middletown Police Department, then worked as a Probation Officer for Butler County until retiring in 2008. He served his country in the United...
Adrian Hagins
Feb 2, 2019
Adrian Hagins, 83, of Middletown, died Saturday, February 2, 2019, at Spring Hills Middletown. He was born in Bath County, Kentucky on November 29, 1935 to parents Marcus and Loretta (Walters) Hagins. Adrian served his country in the United States Army. He worked at Armco/AK Steel for 37 ½ years retiring from East Processing in 1991. Mr. Hagins is survived...
Nancy J. Chaney
Jan 30, 2019
Nancy J. Chaney, 79, of Middletown, passed away Wednesday, January 30, 2019. She was born in Middletown on July 26, 1939 to parents Harold & Margaret Eichhorn. Mrs. Chaney is survived by her husband, Bill and three children, Sherri (Joe) Jeffery, Colleen (Joe) Gividen & Scott Chaney. She is also survived by her sister, Sharon (Eichhorn) Herrmann and three brothers,...
Lewis F. Kramer
Jan 30, 2019
Lewis F. “Louie” Kramer, 86, of Middletown, passed away Wednesday, January 30, 2019, at Atrium Medical Center. He was born in Middletown on January 18, 1933 to parents William Jasper and Laura Belle (Brewer) Kramer. Louie worked as a welder with S & K Construction for 25 years and was a member of Carpenters Union Local 113. He was a...
Mary Catherine "Katie" Nuck
Jan 29, 2019
Mary Catherine “Katie” Nuck, 93, of Monroe, died Tuesday, January 29, 2019, at Ohio Living Mt. Pleasant. She was born in Somerset, Ohio on June 20, 1925 to parents William and Florence (Gallin) Flautt. Katie taught at St. John XXIII School. Mrs. Nuck is survived by her son, John (Lisa Pennington) Nuck; daughters, Barbara (Drew McAvoy) Nuck & Martha (Mark)...