Current Obituaries
Anne Crout
Jan 28, 2019
Anne Crout, 88, of Middletown, died Monday, January 28, 2019, at Spring Hills Middletown. She was born in Middletown on September 12, 1930 to parents Thomas Lester and Lucy Blanche (Huffaker) McGill Sr. Anne graduated from Lemon Monroe High School in 1948. She also attended Miami University Middletown with her mother as non-traditional students. After high school graduation she worked...
Dixie L. Wells
Jan 27, 2019
Dixie Lee Wells, 73, of Middletown, died Sunday, January 27, 2019, at Ohio's Hospice of Butler & Warren Counties. She was born in Middletown on November 4, 1945 to parents John and Mary Helen (McIntosh) Pergram. Dixie was an avid tennis fan and enjoyed watching the ATP. Mrs. Wells is survived by her daughter, Dara (Brian) Laforest Miller; stepchildren, Taryn...
Frances "Jeannie" Svarda-Schneider
Jan 26, 2019
Frances Jean “Jeannie” Svarda-Schneider, 45, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 26, 2019, due to an unexpected illness. She was born in Middletown on September 28, 1973 to parents Docie and Mary Svarda. Jeannie married her longtime friend and love, Chad Schneider, in March of 2001. Graduating from Miami University in 2001, Jeannie was a writer for 18 years for...
Larry E. Penny
Jan 23, 2019
Larry E. Penny, 72, lifelong resident of Middletown, passed away Wednesday, January 23, 2019 after an extended illness. He was born in Middletown on February 2, 1946 to parents Edward and Ruth (Davis) Penny. Larry retired from Electric Power at Armco/AK Steel in 2000, after 34 years with the company. He was a veteran of the United States Navy and...
Charles Dudley Inwood
Jan 21, 2019
Charles Dudley Inwood, 91, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 21, 2019 after a decade-long battle with dementia. He was born August 3, 1927, in Middletown, Ohio, to Joshua Nickerson & Louie (Alexander) Inwood. He was a 1945 graduate of Middletown High School, and a 1950 graduate of Miami University, Oxford. He married the love of his life, Sally Jo...
Lynn J. Gayhart
Jan 21, 2019
Lynn J. Gayhart, 82, of Middletown, died Monday, January 21, 2019, at Premier Estates of Middletown. She was born in Akron, Ohio on January 20, 1937 to parents Albert M. and Dorothea (Armstrong) Larew. Lynn retired from Precision Packaging. Mrs. Gayhart is survived by her children, Patricia Gayhart, Robert Gayhart, Debra Gayhart & John (Dorothy) Gayhart; siblings, Jennifer, Jeff, Jimmy,...
Irene Hocz Lykins
Jan 21, 2019
Irene Lykins, age 90, of West Middletown, died Monday, January 21, 2019. Irene was a resident of Fairfield Place, Fairfield, Ohio where she was well taken care of and liked by residents and staff and she will be greatly missed by them. She was born in Middletown on January 26, 1928 to parents Frank and Elizabeth (Varga) Hocz. Irene retired...
Jerry L. Gump
Jan 18, 2019
Jerry L. Gump, 80, of Middletown, died Friday, January 18, 2019. He was born in Columbus on April 11, 1938 to parents Louis F. and Jeane (Hemphill) Gump. Jerry had worked as a building inspector for the City of Middletown. He was a veteran of the United States Navy. Mr. Gump is survived by his brother, Barry H. (Kitti) Gump;...
Thomas G. Howse
Jan 18, 2019
Thomas G. Howse, 78, of Middletown, died Friday, January 18, 2019, at Atrium Medical Center. He was born in Hamilton on June 1, 1940 to parents Charles S. and Alberta (Wilson) Howse. Tom worked as a computer programmer for AK Steel for 38 years, retiring in 2004. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force. Tom was a...
Mildred Edith Williamson
Jan 18, 2019
Mildred Edith Williamson, 89, of Middletown, died Friday, January 18, 2019, at her home. She was born in Blue Ash, Ohio on September 20, 1929 to parents Alford and Bernice (VanSkaik) Martin. Mildred was a loving wife, mother & grandmother who will be greatly missed by her husband, Jack Williamson; three children, Linda Marie (Allen Taylor) Hardin, Jack (Debra) Williamson...
Joyce A. Tannreuther
Jan 16, 2019
Joyce A. Tannreuther of Monroe passed away after a short illness on Wednesday, January 16, 2019 at 86 years old. She was born to Madison and Helen Young on July 12th 1932. Married to the late Elbert R. Tannreuther for 67 happy years she is survived by her son Steven (Rita) Tannreuther, daughters: Deborah (Mark) Tibbs, Patricia (Tom) Ball and...
Jerome J. Frey
Jan 13, 2019
It is with great sadness that the family of Jerome Joseph Frey announces his passing on Sunday, January 13, 2019, at the age of 83 years. He was born in Middletown on November 27, 1935 to parents Frank C. and Victoria (Guzy) Frey. A member of the first graduating class of Bishop Fenwick High School, Jerome attended the University of...
Emma M. Humanic
Jan 11, 2019
Emma M. Humanic, 88, of Monroe, passed away Friday, January 11, 2019, surrounded by the love of her family. She was born in Clairton, Pennsylvania on February 19, 1930 to parents Michael and Mary (Ference) Bindas. Throughout her early life, Emma worked a secretary for several companies and later worked at Monroe Pharmacy. Her real passion was being a loving...
Edward P. Byrne
Jan 8, 2019
Edward P. Byrne, Sr., 75, a resident of Urbana, died Tuesday, January 8, 2019, at Ohio's Hospice of Butler & Warren Counties. He was born in Middletown on January 9, 1943 to parents Thomas J. and Martina C. (Greene) Byrne. Ed worked as an electrician with IBEW Local #648 for over 50 years. He was a member of the Terre...
Harold L. Parks
Jan 6, 2019
Harold L. Parks, 90, resident of Hunter, died Sunday, January 6, 2019, at Ohio Living Mt. Pleasant in Monroe. He was born in Middletown on July 16, 1928 to parents George & Della Parks. He graduated from Monroe High School in 1946. After a short stay in the United States Navy, he married the love of his life, Betty Wright...
Jefferson "Jeff" Gaunt
Jan 6, 2019
Jefferson E. “Jeff” Gaunt, 88, of Middletown, died Sunday, January 6, 2019, at Spring Hills Middletown. He was born in Middletown on April 5, 1930 to parents Edward F. and Rose (Hall) Gaunt. Jeff worked as a welder for Armco/AK Steel for 39 years, retiring in 1992. He was a veteran of the United States Army, serving during the Korean...
Karen Kay Corrill
Jan 1, 2019
Karen Kay Corrill, 61, of Middletown, died Tuesday, January 1, 2019, at her home. She was born in Middletown on March 20, 1957 to parents James and Patricia Johnson. Mrs. Corrill is survived by her sons, Aaron (Mindy) Corrill & Adam (Erin) Corrill; grandchildren, Grace, Lincoln & Chloe Corrill; and brothers, Jeff (Brenda) Johnson & Brian Johnson. She was preceded...
Richard D. Schuyler
Dec 31, 2018
Richard D. Schuyler, 76, of Monticello, Kentucky, died Monday, December 31, 2018, at University of Kentucky Medical Center. He was born in St. Louis, Missouri on June 8, 1942 to parents Joe and Jeanette (Lemon) Schuyler. Richard worked as a Quality Control Manager for West Carrollton Parchment & Converting, retiring in 2006. He was a veteran of the United States...
Raymond Floyd Williams
Dec 31, 2018
“I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day.” Ray, age 91, crossed over to receive his crown very early Monday morning, December 31. He had, indeed, fought a good...
Evelyn A. Spaulding
Dec 27, 2018
Evelyn A. Spaulding, 99, of Cincinnati, died Thursday, December 27, 2018, at Twin Towers Senior Living. She was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on October 11, 1919 to parents John I. and Alice T. (Herancourt) Schmidt. Mrs. Spaulding is survived by her son, Ron (Judy) Spaulding and daughter, Merial (Don) Miller; grandchildren, Jenny Spaulding, Eric (Kristen) Miller, Kara (Jay) Blue and...