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Joshua S. Ferguson

Joshua S. Ferguson

Jun 12, 2017

Joshua S. Ferguson, 37, of Middletown, died Monday, June 12, 2017, at West Chester Hospital.  He was born in Montgomery, Ohio on October 7, 1979. Josh is survived by his father, Jeff (Linda) Ferguson; brother, Jacob (Nicki) Ferguson; and children, Michaela, Savannah, Cameron & Caleb Ferguson. He was preceded in death by his mother, Alma Ferguson. Funeral service will be...

Alma C. Ferguson

Alma C. Ferguson

Jun 12, 2017

Alma “Al” Ferguson, 61, of Middletown, died Monday, June 12, 2017, at her home.  She was born in Middletown on March 15, 1956 to parents Russell and Janet (Cogan) Eggleton.  Al had worked at Guenther’s Steak & Seafood for 15 years.    She is survived by her son, Jacob (Nicki) Ferguson; brothers, Arthur (Becky) Eggleton & Arnold (Lola) Eggleton; and sister,...

Robertalee Skinner

Robertalee Skinner

Jun 12, 2017

Robertalee Skinner, 63, of Middletown, died Monday, June 12, 2017, at Kensington Place. She was born in Middletown, Ohio on April 2, 1954 to parents Bernard D. and Joan (Koeppel) Skinner. Robertalee enjoyed watching Little League and College Baseball, playing Bingo at the Senior Center, and playing cards with her family. Miss Skinner is survived by her mother, Joan Skinner;...

Ted Schenck

Ted Schenck

Jun 11, 2017

Teddy D. Schenck, age 79, died Sunday, June 11, 2017 in Trenton, Ohio. Born on June 15, 1937 in Hamilton, Ohio, he was one of fourteen children of the late Roy and Helen (Gray) Schenck. Ted is survived by sister, Pat Harris; brothers, Billy (Phyllis) Schenck and Jimmy (Martha) Schenck; and many beloved nieces and nephews. Ted was a dedicated...

Deacon William Krumm

Deacon William Krumm

Jun 11, 2017

Deacon William “Bill” Krumm, went to be with God on Sunday June 11, 2017 at the age of 78. He was born on November 30, 1938 in Steubenville, OH to Thomas and Mary Agnes Krumm. He was the oldest of 7. Bill has a degree in industrial design from the Dayton Art Institute, as well as a Master’s Degree in...

Eva E. Hymer

Eva E. Hymer

Jun 11, 2017

Eva E. Hymer, 74, of Middletown, died Sunday, June 11, 2017, at Pristine Senior Living. She was born in Piqua on July 24, 1942 to parents Carl and Catherine (Jessup) Furnas. Eva is survived by her brother, Robert (Anita) Furnas; sisters, Betty L. (Thomas) Hall, Carlene (Robert) Ryan & Roberta Furnas and many other loving family & friends. She was...

Duane M Riley

Duane M Riley

Jun 8, 2017

Riley, Duane M. 84, of Middletown, died Thursday, June 8, 2017, at Kettering Medical Center. He was born in Middletown, Ohio on October 4, 1932 to parents Mitchell and Pearl (Stoops) Riley. Duane served his country in the United States Army. Mr. Riley was a purchasing agent for ARMCO Steel and retired after 30 years. During his time there worked...

Paul G Wright

Paul G Wright

Jun 7, 2017

Wright, Paul G. 80, of Franklin, died Wednesday, June 7, 2017, at Atrium Medical Center. He was born in Falmouth, Kentucky on September 21, 1936 to parents Otis Donald and Mildred (Cummins) Wright. Paul loved his job as truck driver and worked for Wilson Freight and Super Food and retired in 1998. He was a member of the Monroe Presbyterian...

Lucille Bailey

Lucille Bailey

Jun 7, 2017

Bailey, Lucille Age 87, of Middletown, passed away on June 7, 2017, at Bickford Assisted Living. She was born in Wolfe County, Kentucky on April 19, 1930 to parents Sam and Maranda (Branson) Whisman. She was a homemaker who enjoyed cooking, quilting, sewing, and crafts. She attended Christ United Methodist Church, helping with salad luncheons and bazaars. Lucille is survived...

Christopher Dale Dewitt

Christopher Dale Dewitt

Jun 5, 2017

Christopher Dale DeWitt, 52, of Middletown, died Monday, June 5, 2017. He was born in Lawrenceburg, Indiana on January 20, 1965. Mr. DeWitt is survived by his wife, Pamela (Akins) DeWitt; children, Christina DeWitt, Christian DeWitt & Callie DeWitt; mother, Harriet DeWitt; brother, Harry DeWitt; sister, Marilyn Brown; grandchildren, William Wright & Ava Steward; and best friends, George Wroot &...

Becky South

Becky South

Jun 5, 2017

South, Becky 33, of Middletown, died Monday, June 5, 2017, at her home. She was born in Middletown on November 17, 1983. Becky was a warehouse manager for LKQ Corporation. She is survived by her companion, Robert Lux; daughters, Katelyn South & Dana Taylor; mother, Deborah (Terry) South; father, Larry Medley; sisters, Shannon (Adam) Plummer & Laura South; and brother,...

Tisha  Back

Tisha Back

Jun 3, 2017

Tisha Back, 46, of Middletown, died Saturday, June 3, 2017, at Kettering Medical Center. She was born in Middletown, Ohio on June 3, 1971 to parents Lawrence and Sharon (Harrison) Krizan. Tisha was a member of Holy Family Parish and had worked in the cafeteria at St. John XXIII Catholic School. Tisha is survived by her husband, James Back; daughter,...

Salvatore J Graci

Salvatore J Graci

Jun 2, 2017

Graci, Salvatore J. 51, of Middletown, died Friday, June 2, 2017, at his residence. He was born in New York on October 22, 1965. Sal was formerly the owner of Flying Pizza in Columbus and was currently the manager of Auntie Anne's Pretzels at Cincinnati Premium Outlets in Monroe. All who knew him knew he was a big sports fan....

Rita M. Martorana

Rita M. Martorana

May 30, 2017

Rita M. (Jasper) Martorana, 73, of Dayton, died Tuesday, May 30, 2017, at Miami Valley Hospital. She was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on October 16, 1943 to parents Joseph and Mae (Hart) Jasper. Rita had worked in banking as a Mortgage Loan Officer and then held many positions over the years in other fields. She was a member of Holy...

Jay Darryl Boothe

Jay Darryl Boothe

May 27, 2017

Jay Darryl Boothe, 56, of Middletown, died Saturday, May 27, 2017, at home. He was born in Roanoke, Virginia on April 11, 1961 to parents Ralph and Willo Dean (Frazier) Booth. Darryl formally worked in information technology for the Middletown Senior Center. He was a member of Holy Family Parish and a 4th degree Knight of Columbus, John Paul II...

Everett W. Sherron

Everett W. Sherron

May 26, 2017

Everett W. Sherron, 100, of Middletown, passed away May 26, 2017, at his home and is now with his Heavenly Father. He was born September 12, 1916, to Emmett S. and Amy (Rickman) Sherron near Paducah, KY, the eldest of four children, Marvin, Marie Boos and Harold, all of whom preceded him in death. His family moved to Middletown in...

Cecil W. Taylor

Cecil W. Taylor

May 24, 2017

Cecil W. Taylor, 79, of Middletown, died Wednesday, May 24, 2017, at Hospice of Butler & Warren Counties. He was born in Wolfe County, Kentucky on August 20, 1937 to parents Judge and Rose (Dalton) Taylor. Cecil worked for Crystal Tissue for 30 years, retiring in 1987. He served his country in the United States Army. Cecil was an avid...

Alfred "Docie" Svarda

Alfred "Docie" Svarda

May 23, 2017

Alfred “Docie” Svarda, 72, of Middletown, died Tuesday, May 23, 2017, at Atrium Medical Center. He was born in Middletown on February 26, 1945 to parents Alfred Julius and Jean (O'Flynn) Svarda. Docie served his country in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War and was a member of American Legion Post 218. He was a member of Holy...

Hobert Turner

Hobert Turner

May 23, 2017

Hobert Turner, 92, of Monroe, died Tuesday, May 23, 2017, at Ohio Living Mt. Pleasant. He was born in Altro, Kentucky on March 22, 1925 to parents Alex and Bertha (Parker) Turner. Hobert worked for Armco Steel Corp for 37 years, retiring in 1983. He served his country in the United States Navy during World War II and was a...

Billy Dean Downs

Billy Dean Downs

May 22, 2017

Billy Dean Downs, 64, of Miamisburg, died Monday, May 22, 2017, at Hillspring of Springboro. He was born in Middletown on June 28, 1952 to parents Bennie and Nell (Birchfield) Downs. Bill worked for Armco Steel Corp for 26 years, retiring as a foreman in 1995. He was an avid Bengals fan, holding season tickets for 45 years and was...

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