Gwyn Marie Blake, age 93, of Middletown, passed peacefully Tuesday June 18, 2019 with her family by her side. She was a beloved wife, mother, Mamaw and Gigi. But those who knew her best knew her as “Gwynie”. Those who love don’t go away, they walk beside us every day, unseen, unheard, but always near, still loved, still missed and...
Sarah Creech,105, of Monroe, peacefully went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, June 15, 2019 at Ohio Living Mt. Pleasant, where she had resided for almost one year. She was born on March 8, 1914 in Powell County, Kentucky to parents Prewitt and Mattie (Willoughby) Gibson. Sarah attended Stanton Presbyterian High School and then Lee's Junior College in...
James E. Mack died June 7, 2019, at the age of 91. Jim was a husband, father, grandfather, Marine, educator, author and mentor. He is survived by his wife, Patricia, whom he wed August 29, 1953. Together they raised seven children: Catherine Mack, Mary (Larry) Gwin, Chris (Marcia) Mack, Carolyn (Randy) Wright, Craig (Melissa) Mack, and Jennifer (Matt) Mulbarger. He...
Inez D. Newman, 93, of Middletown, died on Wednesday, June 5, 2019 at Ohio's Hospice of Butler & Warren Counties. She was born December 23, 1925 in McKee, Kentucky to parents, Leonard and Cora Lee (Little) Morris. Inez was a Class of 1944 graduate of Middletown High School. She had worked as a secretary for Middletown United Way for 16...
GILBERT, Stephanie “Pinky” Annette Adams, of New Miami, formerly of Middletown, died on Thursday, May 30, 2019, at the age of 41. She was born in Middletown on June 23, 1977, the daughter of the late Holton Junior Adams and Rebecca Rhodus Adams. She was preceded in death by her parents; her brother, Ronnie Franklin; and her uncle, Fred Moore....
Wilma Jeanne Horne DeHart McAdams "Tee", 89, of Middletown, died on Tuesday, May 28, 2019 at Spring Hills Middletown. She was born in Middletown on August 1, 1929 to Bert and Myrtle (Sweeney) Horne. Wilma is survived by her daughters, Vicki (Clive) Brown & Nikki (Dewey) Calihan; grandchildren, Kristi (Chad) Lindell, Jeremy (Amanda) Brown, Katelyn Hazelwood & Chris (Crystal) Calihan;...
Carolyn Gaker of Liberty Township, Ohio, age 90, died on May 23, 2019 at Atrium Hospital in Middletown, Ohio. Born July 2, 1928 in Cincinnati, Ohio to Robert Henke and Alverta Niemes Henke Seybold. She was a graduate of Withrow High School and the University of Cincinnati with a B.A. Degree in Home Economics with an emphasis in Early Childhood...
Carol E. Allgaier, 77, of Middletown, died on Tuesday, May 21, 2019 at Ohio's Hospice of Butler & Warren Counties. She was born on January 11, 1942 in Middletown to parents, Clayton and Faye (Sellers) Purdy. Carol had worked as a cashier at Kroger. Her family was her hobby and she loved them all dearly. Carol is survived by her...
Marilyn E. (Smith) Christianson, 63, of Middletown, died on Monday, May 20, 2019 at her home. She was born in Hamilton on February 26, 1956. Marilyn was a graduate of Bishop Fenwick High School and had previously worked as a court reporter for Montomgery County Domestic Relations Court. She was a member of Holy Family Parish. Marilyn knew no stranger,...
James D. Back, 51, of Middletown, died on Monday, May 20, 2019 at Ohio's Hospice of Butler & Warren Counties. He was born on September 8, 1967 in Middletown to Gideon and Mary (Hogg) Back. Jim worked for Pilot Chemical. He was an avid sports fan and loved his Cincinnati Reds and Kentucky Wildcats. He enjoyed spending time with his...
Our beloved Mom, Sister, Grandma and Great Grandma Karen I. Helter, born on March 9, 1939, went peacefully to Heaven at Ohio's Hospice of Butler & Warren Counties on Sunday, May 19, 2019. When she got to Heaven she was greeted by her parents, Harold and Alice Barker; brothers, Popeye and Richard; sisters, Patricia, Barb, Sandy and Bev; the girls...
Norma J. McVay, 89, of Monroe, died on Friday, May 17, 2019 at Ohio Living Mt. Pleasant. She was born on October 4, 1929, in Massillon, Ohio, to parents Ralph C. and Helen (Drury) Knight. Mrs. McVay was a homemaker who loved to garden, travel, read and solve puzzles. She was a member of First Presbyterian Church in Middletown, the...
Maria F. Taylor, 66, of Middletown, passed away on Wednesday, May 15, 2019 at Atrium Medical Center. She was born on Monday, February 9, 1953 in Santurce, Puerto Rico. She worked at the Residence Inn Hotel and on the production line for Quick Pak. Maria is survived by her sister, Marcelina "Rosie" Cabrales; mother-in-law, Zulema Taylor; nephews, William, Luis &...
Arlene May Beckett, 91, of Middletown, died on Monday, May 13, 2019 at Ohio's Hospice of Butler & Warren Counties. She was born on May 16, 1927. Arlene loved to shop and play Bridge and enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren. Arlene is survived by her son, Jim (Alisha) Beckett; daughters, Donna (Bob Ganey) Beckett & Jaci (Jeremiah) Banks; grandchildren,...
Michael Patrick Minor, 61, of Monroe, died on Saturday, May 11, 2019 at Good Samaritan Hospital. He was born in Middletown on Wednesday, July 3, 1957 to parents, Joseph and Marilyn (Schneider) Minor. Michael worked as a graphic artist for Cox Ohio Publishing for over 20 years. He loved to draw in pen & ink and watercolors. He was a...
John L. "Jack" Harkrader 89, of Middletown, died on Saturday, May 11, 2019 at Ohio's Hospice of Butler & Warren Counties. He was born on Tuesday, July 2, 1929 in Middletown to parents Orland and Ada (Pierson) Harkrader. Mr. Harkrader was the owner of Harkrader's Building, Insurance, Realtors and Harkrader Rentals. He was a member of Holy Family Parish-Holy Trinity...
Ascencion Rodriguez De Leon 90, of Middletown, died on Friday, May 10, 2019. She was born on, May 09, 1929 in El Salvador to Rosalio and Maria De Leon Rodriguez. She attended Holy Family Parish St. John's Church. Ascencion is survived by her children Raymundo A. (Nora) Rodriguez, Maria Rodriguez, Victor (Rebeca Mulatillo) Hernandez, Rosa Reed, brother Juan Bautista Rodriguez,...
Gilbert Hood Jr., 64, of Middletown, passed away on Monday, April 29, 2019 at home. He was born onTuesday, April 5, 1955 in Middletown to Gilbert Sr. and Martha Hood. Gilbert attended church at Yankee Road Church of God. He enjoyed old movies, especially westerns, and some sports. Gilbert is survived by his wife, Alice Hood; son, Daniel Hood; father,...
Charles L. Trees, 77, of Monroe, passed away on Sunday, April 28, 2019 at Atrium Medical Center. He was born on Saturday, January 10, 1942 in Middletown to Charles "Sonny" and Grace (Anderson) Trees. Charles worked as a welder for Armco Steel Corp, retiring in 1990 after 25 years. He also served 20 years as a police officer for the...
Sherman W. Jones 70, of Middletown, passed away on Thursday, April 25, 2019 at Atrium Medical Center. He was born on Saturday, October 9, 1948 in Kimball, West Virginia to Earl and Cora (Duncan) Jones. Sherman worked as a pump supervisor for Moody's of Dayton, retiring after 44 years. He was a veteran of the United States Army. Sherman loved...