OBITUARIES

Apr 12, 2018

Billie F. Faris, 84, of Monroe, died Thursday, April 12, 2018, at Garden Manor Retirement Village. She was born in Middletown on July 1, 1933 to parents Carl Chester and Minnie Marie (Day) Egelston. Mrs. Faris was a teacher then guidance counselor with Franklin City Schools. Mrs. Faris is survived by her son, Scott (Melanie) Faris; daughter, Bobbi Wagner; brother,...

Apr 11, 2018

Virginia L. Young, 86, of Middletown, died Wednesday, April 11, 2018, at her residence. She was born in Middletown on September 17, 1931 to parents John William and Etta (Lykins) Mack. Virginia had worked for Armco Steel Corporation in the International Division, retiring in 1992. She was an avid bridge player. Ms. Young is survived by her son, Kevin Young;...

Apr 10, 2018

Dorothy Fern Marcum, 92, a resident of Monroe for 53 years, passed away Tuesday, April 10, 2018, at her daughter’s home in Georgia. She was born in Morgan County, Kentucky on September 2, 1925 to parents Walker Lee and Nannie Frances (Hasty) Mann. Dorothy was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, neighbor & friend who enjoyed making a loving home for...

Apr 8, 2018

On Sunday April 8, Gail Lawson passed away at the age of 97 years. Born on October 15, 1920, Gail was the youngest of Logan and Vina Toler’s 7 children. Gail and her husband, Estil, were members of the First Baptist Church of Middletown. She was a brave, hard-working woman who accepted physical loss with dignity and grace. She was...

Apr 8, 2018

John Herman Schrock, 88, of Trenton, passed away at his residence on April 8, 2018 with his daughter at his side. He was the son of John W. and Myrtle May Schrock, born on May 5, 1929. He was baptized at St. Peter Lutheran Church. John was a graduate of Trenton High School and attended Miami University. He excelled at...

Apr 8, 2018

Linda M Helton, 76, of Middletown, died Sunday, April 8, 2018, at Miami Valley Hospital. She was born in Middletown, Ohio on April 9, 1941 to parents Gilbert and Hilda (Lawson) McClain. Mrs. Helton is survived by her husband, Harold (Fred) Helton; son, Brian Emerson Cornele; daughters, Tia Elaine Tackett & Terri Lynn Fugate; brother, Rick McClain; sister, Barbara Stidham;...

Apr 7, 2018

Mary Frances (McChesney) Kindell, 103, of Monroe, died Saturday, April 7, 2018, at Ohio Living Mt. Pleasant. She was born in Trinidad, Colorado on August 27, 1914 to parents Hardin Field and Eugenia (McCulloch) McChesney. Mary graduated from Western Kentucky State Teachers College (now Western Kentucky University) in 1934 with a Bachelor’s degree. In 1947, she met & married her...

Apr 4, 2018

Apr 4, 2018

Betty Louise Bales, 94, formerly of Monroe, died Wednesday, April 4, 2018, at Birchwood Care Center. She was born in Middletown on December 3, 1923 to parents Edward and Dora (McIntosh) Tharp. Mrs. Bales is survived by her son, Ronald Lee Bales; daughters, Candee Bales & Cherie (John) Fournier; 4 grandchildren; 6 great grandchildren; and 4 great great grandchildren. She...

Apr 2, 2018

Evelyn Carolotta (Wahley) Lacy was born on May 18, 1933 in Cincinnati at the hospital located at 3561 Montgomery Road. She was a very kind hearted, good person with good morals. Ones that will be dearly missed. She was a very hard working woman growing up, she would be sure the job got done right the first time, no matter...

Mar 29, 2018

Mary F. Hale, passed away Thursday, March 29, 2018, at the age of 74. The daughter of Edward and Carmel Shipley. Mary married Pat Hale and followed his military career, settling down in Ohio. She retired from Elder-Beerman after 28 years. Mrs. Hale is survived by her sister, Kathleen; daughter, Kelley; and son, Patrick. She was preceded in death by...

Mar 27, 2018

Teresa Lynn Takach, 61, of Monroe, died Tuesday, March 27, 2018, at Atrium Medical Center. She was born in Dayton on December 14, 1956 to parents Charles and Donna (Sempsrott) Stephens. Teri worked as a Home Coordinator for New Housing Ohio for the past 6 years. Mrs. Takach is survived by her husband, Rob Takach; children, Katie Takach, Cameron (Olivia)...

Mar 23, 2018

Jessica Ann Gingerich, 32, of Franklin, died Friday, March 23, 2018. She was born in Lawrenceville, Georgia on June 24, 1985. Miss Gingerich is survived by her parents, Tina (David) Pryor and Hugh David Gingerich; son, Dylan Joseph David Jones and daughters, Evelyn Marie Patience Jones, Frances Jade Nikole Gingerich; Uncle, Tony Collinsworth; uncle, Bill Gingerich the greatest; aunt, Lorri...

Mar 19, 2018

Mary E. Heller, 78, of Middletown, died Monday, March 19, 2018 at her home. She was born on December 29, 1939 in Hamilton to parents William & Elizabeth (Ballanger) Reese. Mary is survived by her seven children, Christy Smith, Jessica Davis, Laura (Tom) Combs, Jeri Slone, Teri (John) Wood, Aaron Heller & Larry (Michelle) Heller; nineteen grandchildren; and twenty one...

Mar 14, 2018

Ronald Rose, 77, of Somerville, died Wednesday, March 14, 2018, at Atrium Medical Center. He was born in Wolfe County, Kentucky on March 27, 1940 to parents Rennie B. and Hazel (Lawson) Rose. Ron had worked in the Masonry department at Armco/AK Steel for 25 years, retiring in 2003. Prior to that he had worked at Diamond International for 15...

Mar 13, 2018

Martha K. Ifcic, 92, of Middletown, passed away Tuesday, March 13, 2018, at Atrium Medical Center. She was born in Middletown on October 11, 1925 to parents John and Madge (McCone) Klingensmith. Martha was a devout Catholic and life-long member of Holy Family Parish. She had earned her Bachelor's Degree from the College of Mount St. Joseph in 1947. Mrs....

Mar 12, 2018

David A. Moorhead, 36, of Lemon Township, died Monday, March 12, 2018. He was born in Middletown on December 22, 1981. David is survived by his mother & stepfather Dana K. & Rickey Bragg; brother, Jason Moorhead; sisters, Kelly K. (Rodney) Reupert, Amber Renee (Kenneth) Trochelman & Linda Kuba; niece, Kara Trochelman; nephews, Patrick Enright, Connor Enright & Austun Trochelman;...

Mar 12, 2018

Joanne E. Klapper, 84, of Middletown, died Monday, March 12, 2018, at Atrium Medical Center. She was born in Lemon Township on August 12, 1933 to parents Earl and Mary (Shaffer) Klapper. Joanne had worked in the billing department of Middletown Regional Hospital, retiring in 1990. Miss Klapper is survived by many loving nieces & nephews. She was preceded in...

Mar 9, 2018

Larry Allen Nichols, 79, of Middletown, died Friday, March 9, 2018, at his home. He was born in Franklin on October 1, 1938 to parents James Franklin and Irene Margaret (Minge) Nichols. Larry retired from Armco/AK Steel Corp. He served his country in the United States Army. Larry was a member of Holy Family Parish and spent a great deal...

Mar 6, 2018

Suzanne L. Amatulli, 85, of Middletown, died Tuesday, March 6, 2018, at Hospice of Butler & Warren Counties. She was born in Middletown on September 2, 1932 to parents Ray and Ruth (Berkley) Paynter. Suzanne worked at the family business of Amatulli Produce. Mrs. Amatulli is survived by her husband, Carl Amatulli; son, Greg Amatulli; daughters, Stephane (Philip) Chupka &...