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, 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, 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 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 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...
Theresa E. Givens, age 58 of Monroe, passed away at her home with her family by her side on Saturday, August 31, 2019. She was born on October 21, 1960 in St. Louis, Missouri to parents Carl and Barbara Ann (Ford) Brech Jr. She worked in manufacturing for 10 years at Blackhawk Manufacturing in Mason and was an active member...
Bruce E. Fassler, 67, of Cincinnati, passed away on Wednesday, August 28, 2019 at Indianspring of Oakley, after a long illness. He was born in Cincinnati on June 27, 1952. Bruce was a graduate of St. Xavier High School. He then graduated from the University of Notre Dame and went on to earn his law degree from Case Western Law...
Paul ‘Nevin’ Markle, 77, died August 28, 2019 at Ohio Living Mount Pleasant in Monroe. Born and raised in Hanover, Pennsylvania he was a longtime resident of Middletown, Ohio. Nevin is survived by his devoted wife of 52 years, Joan ‘Dee’ (Slutz) Markle; sons Scott (Kori) Markle of Middletown and Todd (Angie) Markle of West Chester; daughter Kristin (Michael) Beckett...
Frances Lovely, 71, of Middletown, died on Wednesday, August 28, 2019 at her home. She was born on October 6, 1947 in Jackson, Kentucky to parents Dexter and Dixie (Oaks) Howard. Frances had worked as a bank teller for First Financial Bank and also worked at the American Legion Post #218. She is survived by her daughter, Marlinda (Jed) Duff;...
Brian J. Males, 42, of Middletown, died on Sunday, August 25, 2019. He was born on August 20, 1977 in Middletown to Hal and Kathryn (Chaffins)Males. Brian worked for AK Steel as a crane operator. He was an avid sports fan and enjoyed playing softball and basketball. Brian loved his family and will be greatly missed by his fiance, Shelby...
James E. "Mo" Molinsky,73, of Middletown, died on Tuesday, August 20, 2019 at Ohio's Hospice of Butler & Warren Counties. He was born on March 2, 1946, in Hamilton to parents George and Dorothy (Fox) Molinsky. Mo worked in management for Mosler Safe Company and Butler County Environmental Services. He attended St. Ann Church, St. Joseph Church and graduated from...
Barbara Fay Maines, 87, of Middletown, passed away on Sunday, August 18, 2019 at Ohio's Hospice of Butler & Warren Counties. She was born in Cincinnati on February 2, 1932. She worked as the Office Manager for Hamilton Stands for 20 years and was a member of Holy Family Parish. Barbara is survived by her husband, Virgil Maines Jr.; children,...
Donald R. Lang, 90, of Middletown, died on Sunday, August 11, 2019 at Ohio's Hospice of Butler & Warren Counties. He was born on January 31, 1929 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Don earned his Bachelor's Degree from the University of Wisconsin and had worked as a Medical Supply Representative. He served his country in the United States Army during the Korean...
Louis Boileau Gaker, M.D. FACS and BOARD CERTIFIED in UROLOGY, age 92, died on August 7, 2019. He was born in Cincinnati, Ohio 5-12-27, attended Walnut Hills High School and graduated with honors in three years and lettered in basketball. He went on to study pre-med at the University of Cincinnati before being drafted into the U.S. Navy where he...
Elaine M. Pratt, age 80, of Middletown, passed away on Wednesday, August 7, 2019, at Premier Estates of Middletown with her family by her side. She was born on March 17, 1939, in Buffalo, New York, the daughter of the late Kenneth and Lorraine (Roetzer) Noeller. She was a graduate of Bishop Fenwick High School and was employed as a...
Jean C. Farney 93, of Middletown, died on Thursday, August 01, 2019 at Ohio Living Mt. Pleasant. He was born on July 21, 1926 in Lexington, KY to Gordon and Isabel (Worsham) Farney Sr. Jean served in the Army Air Corps and was a proud Alumni of the University of Kentucky. He retired from Kenner Toys as a quality control...
Wanda Jewel Dunn, age 80 of Middletown, passed away on Tuesday, July 30, 2019, at Atrium Medical Center. She was born to the late Raymond Hall and Belva Mae (Wells) Hall on May 6, 1939, in Grayson, KY. A loving mother and homemaker, Wanda loved preparing meals for her family and friends, especially desserts over the holidays. For many years,...
Rigoberto Diaz, Jr. 28, of Middletown, died on Tuesday, July 30, 2019 at Atrium Medical Center. He was born on August 16, 1990 in San Diego, CA. Rigoberto worked for Buford's Tree Service. Jr. is survived by his mother Silvia Rivera, father Rigoberto Diaz, children; Urijjah Eugene Diaz, Makkiah Kingsley Diaz and Maddison Elise Masters, siblings; Georgina Diaz, Elivier Medina,...
Irma “Jean” Soule, age 91, of Monroe, passed away on Saturday, July 27, 2019 at her residence with her loving family by her side. She was born on June 11, 1928 in Monroe, the daughter of the late Norman and Hazel (Pasley) Hazelton. She was married to the love of her life, Robert E. Soule, for 51 years. Irma adored...
Frederic Lewes Ross 93, longtime resident of Middletown, died on Thursday, July 25, 2019 at Barrington of West Chester. He was born May 31, 1926 in Pittsburgh, PA to William and Rose (Cohen) Rosencrans. Fred was a graduate of the University of Pittsburgh and the University of Cincinnati School of Law. Fred and his brother-in-law H. O. Finkelman, formed Finkelman...