Current Obituaries
Joseph Pate
Jul 5, 2018
Joseph Allen Pate, 57, of Hamilton, died Thursday, July 5, 2018. He was born in Middletown on September 18, 1960 to parents Jerry and Helen (Lawson) Pate. Joe served his country in the United States Army. He worked for Propipe Technologies in Middletown. He was very family oriented and loved family get togethers. He adored his mother. He enjoyed fishing...
Carol M. Hoskins
Jul 3, 2018
Carol M. Hoskins, 85, of Middletown, died July 3, 2018, at Ohio Living Mt. Pleasant. She was born in Middletown on December 24, 1932. She is the daughter of the late Elmer and Dorothy (Seelbrede) Weikel. Carol was a graduate of Middletown High School, Class of 1950, and attended Ohio University. Carol worked as a reading aide at Amanda and...
Brenda G. Short
Jun 29, 2018
Brenda G. Short, 65, of Middletown, died Friday, June 29, 2018, at home. She was born in Hazard Ky, on October 4, 1952 to parents George and Edna (Summers) Cuddy. Brenda was a dedicated public servant and loved working for the City of Middletown. She was a member of Women’s Auxiliary of Loyal Order of Moose #501 and part founder...
Frank Richmond
Jun 28, 2018
William Franklin Joseph "Frank" Richmond, 84, of Middletown, died Thursday, June 28, 2018, at his home. He was born in New Orleans, Louisiana on July 22, 1933 to parents William F. and Mary (Petix-Cardella) Richmond at his grandparents’ home. He grew up in Cincinnati, graduating from Hughes High School and later the University of Cincinnati. Frank was honorably discharged from...
Shirley Marie Hendrickson
Jun 26, 2018
Shirley Marie Hendrickson, 86, of Franklin, died Tuesday, June 26, 2018, at her home. She was born in Middletown on December 29, 1931 to parents John and Florence (Hetzler) Collinsworth. Shirley loved to travel. She also enjoyed shopping, dancing, singing, reading, watching movies (especially musicals) and having her GNO (Girls Night Out) with her friends. Shirley was a devoted grandmother...
Ruth E. Melampy
Jun 26, 2018
Ruth E. Melampy, 92, of Franklin, died Tuesday, June 26, 2018, at Hospice of Butler & Warren Counties. She was born in Morrow on November 19, 1925 to parents Michael G. and Iva (McLaughlin) Sutter III. Ruth was a member of Holy Family Parish and had devoted her time to making a loving home for her family. She was an...
Patty Jean Smith
Jun 23, 2018
Patty J. Smith, 83, of Middletown, passed away on June 23, 2018. She was born on November 9, 1934 in Hindman, Kentucky, the daughter of the late James and Maggie Smith. Patty was an elementary school teacher at Poasttown Elementary, retiring after 31 years. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Franklin and enjoyed spending her time...
Loyal Wagers
Jun 23, 2018
Loyal Wagers, 78, of Middletown, died Saturday, June 23, 2018, at Hospice of Butler & Warren Counties. He was born in Hazard, Kentucky on May 5, 1940 to parents John and Opal (Banks) Wagers. Loyal moved to Middletown to attend school after finishing the 5th grade in Hazard, KY. He retired from Sorg Paper/Bay West/ Wausau paper after 38 years...
Robert G. Puthoff
Jun 19, 2018
Robert G. “Bob” Puthoff, 92, of Middletown, died Tuesday, June 19, 2018, at his home. He was born in Middletown on June 26, 1925 to parents Chester and Frances (Nieman) Puthoff. Bob worked as a letter carrier for the United States Postal Service, retiring in 1988 after more than 30 years of service. He served his country as a Merchant...
Mary Jane Grant
Jun 15, 2018
Mary Jane Grant, 93, of Monroe, died peacefully Friday, June 15, 2018, at Hospice of Butler & Warren Counties. She was born in Covington, Kentucky on November 9, 1924 to parents Rudy and Nora (Napier) Gute. Mary Jane worked the voting polls for 30 years, was an active, and long time member of Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church, and...
Regina Mynhier Mcintosh
Jun 15, 2018
Regina Mynhier-McIntosh, 51, of South Lebanon, died Friday, June 15, 2018, at Bethesda North Hospital. She was born in Middletown, Ohio on February 19, 1967 to parents Kenneth D. and Nancy (Reffitt) Mynhier. Regina worked for White Castle for many years. Mrs. McIntosh is survived by her; sons, Christopher (MacKenzie) Smith, Daniel (Gabrielle Johnson) Smith, brother Kenneth (Julie) Mynhier, mother...
Betty S. Norman
Jun 12, 2018
Betty S. Norman, 79, of Middletown, passed away on Tuesday, June 12, 2018 at her sister's home. She was born in Mount Sterling, Kentucky on April 24, 1939 to parents George & Edna Hudson. Betty was preceded in death by her husband, Stewart H. Norman Jr. in 2014 and her parents. She is survived by her daughter, Bonita Hamilton; sister,...
John L. Wills
Jun 10, 2018
John L. Wills, 26, of Monroe, died Sunday, June 10, 2018. He was born in Middletown on May 10, 1992. John worked in maintenance for the Liberty Center Mall. Mr. Wills is survived by his mother, Candace (Scott) Schenck; father, Jeffery (Angel) Wills; siblings, Joshua (Beverly) Hendrixson, Scotty Schenck, Jessie Schenck, Carly (Derrick) South Sheely, Nathanael South, Rosie Wills, Jeremiah...
Thelma Sue Feltner
Jun 10, 2018
Thelma Sue Feltner, 78, of Monroe, died Sunday, June 10, 2018, at Hospice of Butler & Warren Counties. She was born in Laurel County, Kentucky on September 15, 1939 to parents Charles and Beulah (Harris) Lovill. Sue graduated from Lily High School in Corbin, Kentucky in 1958. She worked as a cashier with Kroger for 31 years, retiring in 2000...
Sue M. Thomas
Jun 9, 2018
Sue M. Thomas, 85, of Trenton, died Saturday, June 9, 2018, at Atrium Medical Center. She was born in Beavercreek on July 24, 1932 to parents Robert and Bessie (Shoup) Ferguson. Sue retired from Elder-Beerman fine jewelry department. Sue was an active member of the Trenton Circle Mothers Club. Mrs. Thomas is survived by her loving husband of nearly 66...
Carolyn F. Ridge
Jun 9, 2018
Carolyn F. (Mail) Ridge, 91, of Middletown, passed away Saturday, June 9, 2018, at Hospice of Butler & Warren Counties. She was born in Middletown to parents John and Antonia (Rossi) Mail. She was the youngest of seven children. Carolyn was preceded in death by her husband, C. William Ridge, to whom she was married for 43 years; grandson, Dustin...
Allan A. Kulick
Jun 8, 2018
Allan A. Kulick, 80, of Middletown, died Friday, June 8, 2018, at his home. He was born in Lorain, Ohio on November 2, 1937 to parents Anthony and Bernice (Krzynowek) Kulick. Allan earned his BS in Metallurgical Engineering from Ohio State. He worked for Armco Steel for over 25 years. While at Ohio State he was a member of TBDBTL...
Carol A. Valen
Jun 8, 2018
Carol Ann (Clore) Valen passed away on Friday, June 8, 2018 at her home in Middletown, Ohio. Carol was a loving mother with a life deeply rooted in family. She was affectionately known as “Yiayia Carol” to many. All those whom she met experienced her compassion for others. She had a remarkable way of connecting with people, finding commonality and...
Christopher S. Hutchinson
Jun 3, 2018
Christopher S. Hutchinson, 42, of Middletown, passed away Sunday, June 3, 2018. He was born in Cincinnati on August 13, 1975 to parents Thomas Michael and Kathleen (Fischer) Hutchinson. Christopher worked as a carpenter for James Hunt Construction and was a member of the Dayton Carpenter Union Local 113. He loved bass fishing. His goal was to become a professional...
Danny Roell
Jun 1, 2018
Danny Roell, 31, of Trenton, died Friday, June 1, 2018, at Jewish Hospital. He was born in Middletown, Ohio on March 23, 1987. Mr. Roell is survived by his wife, Cristina Roell; mother Beth (Ron) Meadows, brothers, Jeff(Jessica) Roell, Ronnie(Shandi) Meadows; sister, Kristal(Robert) Moore and grandmother, Joanne Gall; in-laws, Tim and Misty Sheley; and many loving family & friends and...