Current Obituaries
Margaret A. Sturgill
Nov 16, 2018
Margaret A. Sturgill, 75, of Middletown, died Friday, November 16, 2018, at Spring Hills Middletown. She was born in Middletown, Ohio on March 8, 1943 to parents, Elmer Adams and Hazel (Paullin) Adams. Mrs. Sturgill is survived by her husband, Ernest Dallas Sturgill; daughters, Michele (Edward) Dible and Lorraine (Scott) Woodrome; mother Hazel Bell; sister Andrhea (Steven) Poffenbarger; brothers, Ed...
Lodema "Nickie" Kurtz
Nov 10, 2018
Lodema M. “Nickie” Kurtz, 94, of Middletown, died Saturday, November 10, 2018, at Otterbein - Middletown. She was born in Middletown on October 7, 1924 to parents George M. and Della M. (Lovelace) Parks. Nickie had worked as a purchasing clerk for Armco Steel Corp. Mrs. Kurtz is survived by her daughters, Charlene G. Kurtz, Cheryl K. (Richard) Pratt; stepdaughter,...
Bernard "Bernie" R. Grueser
Nov 9, 2018
Bernard R. “Bernie” Grueser, 86, of Trenton, died Friday, November 9, 2018, at Ohio's Hospice of Butler & Warren Counties. He was born in Pomeroy, Ohio on October 6, 1932 to parents Frank X. and Mae (Evans) Grueser. Bernie worked for the Brick Layer Union. He enjoyed taking his canoe to Rush Run Lake to fish, taking along his radio...
Jacob "Jake" Stoner
Nov 7, 2018
Jacob N. “Jake” Stoner, 28, of Madison Township, passed away after a courageous battle with cancer on Wednesday, November 7, 2018, at University of Cincinnati Medical Center. He was born in Middletown on August 10, 1990. Jake graduated from Edgewood High School in 2008. He attended Miami University and Sinclair and he was only one semester away from obtaining his...
Mary Lou Williams
Nov 6, 2018
Mary Lou Williams, 78, of Trenton, died Tuesday, November 6, 2018, at her home. She was born in Jackson, Kentucky on September 4, 1940 to parents Daniel and Etta (McIntosh) McIntosh. Mrs. Williams is survived by her husband, Robert Williams; daughters, Bridgette Williams-Stark & Sandy Williams-Mueller; sister, Shirley (Lee) Kendrick; and grandchildren, Sarah Stark, Josh Mueller, Matthew Stark, Bridgette Mueller,...
Beverly Sue Ricke
Nov 2, 2018
Beverly S. Ricke, 79, of Middletown, died Friday, November 2, 2018, at Bickford Senior Living. She was born on December 28, 1938 in Harper, KS to parents Eugene and Susanna (Gillen) Kitson. Beverly was a member of the Happy Fifth Mother's Club and The Edgewood Cougars Athletic Boosters. For many years she coached Trenton Ponytail League and was involved in...
George Coures
Nov 1, 2018
George Coures, 91, of Madison Township, died Thursday, November 1, 2018, at Ohio's Hospice Of Butler & Warren Counties. He was born in Cincinnati on June 26, 1927 to parents Frank and Sophia (Christoulakis) Coures. George was a veteran of the United States Army, having served on the front lines during the Korean War. He worked as a radar engineer...
Bonnie L. Scott
Nov 1, 2018
It is with great sadness that the family announces the passing of Bonita “Bonnie” Louise Scott on November 01, 2018. She was laid to rest at Highland Cemetery in a private family service. Bonnie will be remembered by her family and friends as a beautiful, smart and loving wife, mother, grandmother and sister. Bonnie was born in Cincinnati on April...
Ida Mae Peck
Oct 31, 2018
Ida Mae Peck, 99, of Monroe, died Wednesday, October 31, 2018, at Ohio Living Mt. Pleasant. She was born in West Middletown on November 26, 1918 to parents Paul J. and Stella (Griswold) Peck. Ida Mae was a member of First Presbyterian Church in Middletown and was an active volunteer with the Salvation Army. Mrs. Peck is survived by her...
James P. Lawson
Oct 30, 2018
James P. Lawson, 83, of Middletown, died Tuesday, October 30, 2018, at home. He was born in Hazard, Kentucky on June 14, 1935 to parents AC and Martha (Peters) Lawson. James had worked as a spot welder for Miami Carey for 32 years, retiring in 1990. He was a member of Stratford Heights Church and volunteered with their nursing home...
N. Richard "Dick" Schramm
Oct 28, 2018
N. Richard “Dick” Schramm, 91, formerly of Middletown, Ohio, died Sunday, October 28, 2018, at The Riviera Senior Living in Holly Hill, Florida. He was born in Lancaster, Ohio on July 24, 1927 to parents Stephen J. and Elsie M. (Henkel) Schramm. Dick moved to Middletown in 1934, where he attended Holy Trinity school and graduated from Middletown High School....
Katherine "Peg" Pochel
Oct 28, 2018
Katherine H. “Peg” Pochel, 92, of Monroe, died Sunday, October 28, 2018, at home. She was born in Dobbs Ferry, New York on March 18, 1926 to parents Patrick and Katherine (Schoene) Henry. Peg is survived by her two daughters, Jacqueline K. Pochel & Sarah L. Pochel. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph A. Pochel; parents; and...
Rita M. Hollon
Oct 25, 2018
Rita M. Hollon, 78, of Franklin Township, died Thursday, October 25, 2018, at Hillspring of Springboro. She was born in Wolfe County, Kentucky on April 29, 1940 to parents Charles and Rose (Carroll) Kincaid. Rita had worked as a Medical Records supervisor for Middletown Regional Hospital. She was a member of Christian Enterprise Baptist Church. Mrs. Hollon is survived by...
Charlotte E. Moon
Oct 25, 2018
Charlotte E. (Leighton) Moon, 95, of Middletown, died Thursday, October 25, 2018, at home. She was born in Middletown on May 12, 1923 to parents John Mosby and Alice May (Williams) Leighton. Charlotte was a graduate of Middletown High School in 1941 and Miami University in 1945, earning a double major in Biology and Physical Education. She taught at East...
Charlie Combs
Oct 24, 2018
Charlie Combs, 83, of Middletown, died Wednesday, October 24, 2018, at Ohio's Hospice of Butler & Warren Counties. He was born in Perry County, Kentucky on November 26, 1934 to parents John and Fayma Combs. Charlie attended Monroe High School where he played football and ran track. He served his country in the United States Army and retired from General...
Millard F. Hill, Jr.
Oct 23, 2018
Millard F. Hill, Jr., 81, of Monroe, died Tuesday, October 23, 2018, at home. He was born in Covington, Kentucky on August 18, 1937 to parents Millard F. and Helen (Iannucci) Hill Sr. Millard had worked in the Slab Mill for Armco/AK Steel Corp for 38 years, retiring in 1993. He was a member of Christ Church United Methodist and...
Steven Toth Iii
Oct 19, 2018
Steven John Toth III, 71, of Middletown, died Friday, October 19, 2018, at Atrium Medical Center. He was born in Middletown on August 21, 1947 to parents Steven Jr. and Mary (Cox) Toth. Steve graduated from Bishop Fenwick High School and attended Xavier University. He worked as a Transportation Supervisor at Armco/AK Steel. He was a member of Holy Family...
Rose Ann Hurst
Oct 19, 2018
Rose Ann Hurst, 86, of Middletown, died Friday, October 19, 2018, at Mt. Pleasant Retirement Village. She was born in Ferdinand, Indiana on July 28, 1932 to parents Albert and Theresia (Loechte) Krampe. Ann attended high school at the Sisters of St. Benedict at the Monastery of the Immaculate Conception in Ferdinand, Indiana. She was an LPN for 8 years...
Harriet Mayer
Oct 18, 2018
Harriet Jackson Mayer, 99, formerly of Middletown, passed away in Tampa, Florida on Thursday, October 18, 2018. She was born in Middletown, Ohio on April 30, 1919. Mrs. Mayer was a long-time member of Holy Trinity Women's group and a member of Delta Theta Tau Sorority. Mass of Christian Burial will be held Saturday, November 3, 2018 at 10:30 am...
Carolyn Spitz Nerenberg
Oct 18, 2018
Carolyn Spitz Nerenberg, of Middletown, passed away on October 18, 2018 at her home. Born in Cincinnati on December 13, 1927, Carolyn graduated in 1945 from her beloved Walnut Hills High School and started at the University of Cincinnati where she met the love of her life, Robert Nerenberg. She postponed her college education to marry Bob in 1947 and...