Current Obituaries
Joseph Lyons, Jr.
Mar 6, 2018
Joseph F. Lyons Jr, 81, of Middletown, died Tuesday, March 6, 2018, at home with his loving family. He was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on February 23, 1937 to parents Joseph F. and Katherine (Baney) Lyons. Joe was a graduate of Duquesne University. He served his country in the United States Navy, serving on the USS Forrestal. Joe moved to...
Elbert R. Tannreuther
Mar 4, 2018
Elbert was lovingly known as Dad, Tanner, Uncle Moe, and Mr. Mayor. He loved his family, his community and his church. He is survived by his wife Joyce A Tannreuther of 67 years, a son Steven (Rita) Tannreuther, daughters: Deborah (Mark) Tibbs, Patricia (Tom) Ball and a brother Mark (Nancy) Tannreuther. He is survived by eight grandchildren: Christopher (Alline), Kevin,...
Virginia K. Wallace
Mar 4, 2018
Virginia K. “Ginny” Wallace, 74, of Franklin Township, died Sunday, March 4, 2018, at her home. She was born in Middletown on June 9, 1943 to parents Gordon and Aleta (Wells) Truesdell. Ginny was caring, loving, selfless and eternally dedicated to her family. She was a wonderful wife, mother, sister, and grandmother and was beloved by all who knew her....
Mary Lu Hall
Mar 2, 2018
Mary Lu Hall, 83, of Trenton, died Friday, March 2, 2018, at Woodland Country Manor. She was born in Winchester, Kentucky on August 4, 1934 to parents William Jackson and Catherine (Hollar) Van Sant. Mary Lu retired from Lakota Schools after 31 years of teaching. Following that retirement she taught at Southwestern College of Business for 10 years. She was...
Peggy B. Faulkner
Feb 28, 2018
Peggy Faulkner, 79, of Middletown, died Wednesday, February 28, 2018, at home. She was born in Owingsville, Kentucky on February 21, 1939 to parents John P. and Mable G. (Spencer) Spence. Mrs. Faulkner is survived by her husband, John Faulkner; brothers, John "Jr" (Debbie) Spence, Larry (Tana) Spence along with many other loving family and friends. Peggy was preceded in...
Gilbert Lee Theodore
Feb 27, 2018
Gilbert Lee Theodore, 78, of Middletown, died Tuesday, February 27, 2018, at home. He was born in Middletown on May 6, 1939. Gilbert worked at AK Steel for 34 years, retiring in June 1993. The remainder of his retirement years he pursued various self-employment job interests. He had served his country in the United States Air Force from 1956 -...
Phyllis Catherine Ezell
Feb 27, 2018
Phyllis Catherine Ezell, 90, of Monroe, died Tuesday, February 27, 2018, at Ohio Living Mt. Pleasant. She was born in Hamilton on June 13, 1927 to parents Gordon R. and Virginia (Lewis) Lindsay, Sr. Phyllis worked as a school secretary with the Middletown School System for 18 years, retiring in 1986. She enjoyed singing in the choir at St. Paul's...
Edward Wells
Feb 25, 2018
Edward Wells, 85, of Germantown, passed away Sunday, February 25, 2018. He was born in Trenton on November 5, 1932 to parents Alfred and Cannie (Agee) Wells. Ed was an avid trader and loved flea markets all his life. He held several jobs during his work career, his favorite being painting. He held painting positions at several locations including Armco...
Carmen R. Duke
Feb 24, 2018
Carmen R. Duke, 54, of Hamilton, passed away on February 24, 2018 at Miami Valley Hospital. She was born on July 23, 1963 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to parents Clarence & Shirley (Brice) Snowden. Carmen had taught with HeadStart for many years and more recently taught at Opportunities to Succeed. She is survived by her daughters, Kim Duke & Naytasha Duke;...
Arthur Crozier Jones
Feb 22, 2018
Arthur Crozier Jones, 90, of Middletown, died Thursday, February 22, 2018, at Hospice of Butler & Warren Counties. He was born in Middletown on March 5, 1927 to parents Edward W. and Frances (Crozier) Jones. Art was a graduate of Denison University and worked as a chemist for NCR for over 20 years. During his career he helped invent scratch-n-scent...
Carolyn Mae Murphy
Feb 22, 2018
Carolyn Mae Murphy, 97, of Liberty Township, died Thursday, February 22, 2018, at Hawthorn Glen Nursing Center. She was born in Hamilton, Ohio on June 27, 1920 to parents William and Olga (Pfalgraf) Guenthner. Mrs. Murphy is survived by her sons, James (Stephanie) Murphy, Gary Murphy and 2 grandchildren and a great grandchild. Carolyn was preceded in death by her...
Don Mcginnis
Feb 20, 2018
Don McGinnis, 85, of West Chester, formerly of Bonita Springs, Florida and Greenhills, Ohio passed away peacefully February 20. He is predeceased by Amy, his wife of 58 years in 2012. Don is survived by his children Tim (Patricia) McGinnis and Cindy (John) Sauter, his grandchildren Ryan (Devon) McGinnis, Gavin (Erin) McGinnis, Callie (Travis) Fisher and Ashley Sauter, and his...
Mike Lamb
Feb 20, 2018
Mike Lamb, 71, a resident of Middletown since 1978, passed away Tuesday, February 20, 2018, at Hospice of Butler & Warren Counties after a long illness. He was born in Muncie, Indiana on September 11, 1946 to parents Von Edwin and Mary Lou (Madill) Lamb. Mike was a graduate of Southside High School in Muncie, received his Associates Degrees from...
Abigail Elizabeth Collins
Feb 20, 2018
Abigail Elizabeth “Abby” Stoops Collins, 36, of Middletown, died Tuesday, February 20, 2018, at Atrium Medical Center. She was born in Middletown on February 10, 1982 to parents Richard D. and Jennifer S. (Hay) Stoops. From a very early age Abby was a champion for the underdog. She was helping special needs children in grade school and would face off...
Bob L. Poplin Sr.
Feb 20, 2018
Bob L. "Robert" Poplin, Sr., 88, of Trenton, died Tuesday, February 20, 2018, at home. He was born in Middletown on October 31, 1929 to parents Bruce and Minnie (Pallmann) Poplin. Bob was an excellent carpenter and worked as a general contractor in the Tri-State area for over 40 years. Mr. Poplin is survived by his wife, Ellen (Manns) Poplin;...
Alice M. Sprague
Feb 19, 2018
Alice M. Sprague, 80, of Monroe, passed away Monday, February 19, 2018, at Hospice of Blue Ash. She was born in Middletown on January 31, 1938 to parents Francis Joseph and Mary (Meehan) Smith. Alice had worked as a Financial Specialist for First Union Bank, retiring in 1999. She was part of the first graduating class to have all four...
Betty Lou Borneman
Feb 18, 2018
Betty Lou (Allison) “Lou” Borneman, passed away February 18, 2018, at Ohio Living Mt. Pleasant in Monroe, Ohio. She was born November 14, 1928 in Wilkinsburg, Pennsylvania to Sara (Defibaugh) and Wayne Allison. Lou grew up in Wilkinsburg, PA and graduated from Wilkinsburg High School in 1946. She worked up to the level of executive secretary at the National Supply...
Marilyn Adele Marcy
Feb 17, 2018
Marilyn Adele (Brannan) (Blue) Marcy, 85, of Otterbein, Lebanon died at 8:55 pm on Saturday, February, 17, 2018. She was born in Findlay, Ohio, on January 25, 1933, to Harvey and Eula Brannan. Mrs. Marcy worked as an x-ray technician. She was also a devoted farm wife. Mrs. Marcy was a member of Sterling Chapter #74 O.E.S., the Women’s Association...
George C. Revelos
Feb 17, 2018
George Charles Revelos passed away peacefully on Saturday February 17, 2018 at Ohio Living Mount Pleasant. He was born on March 6, 1930, the son of Constantine and Sophia Revelos who both had emigrated from Greece. His father, who died in 1935, was a partner with his brothers in the Elite Ice Cream and Candy Shops. At the age of...
Jean A. Gabbard
Feb 16, 2018
Jean A. Gabbard, 93, of Middletown, died Friday, February 16, 2018, at Hospice of Butler & Warren Counties. She was born in Italy on June 1, 1924 to parents Domenick and Maria (Donisi) Forni. Jean worked as a hair dresser for over 50 years. She was a member of Holy Family Parish. Mrs. Gabbard is survived by her sister, Carmela...