Current Obituaries
Louis J. "Skip" Natalia Jr.
Apr 10, 2017
Louis J. "Skip" Natalia Jr., 64, of Middletown, died Monday, April 10, 2017. He was born in Middletown on August 25, 1952 to parents Louis J. Sr. and Mary F. (Oliver) Natalia. Mr. Natalia is survived by his children, Jamey (Rochelle), Randy, Autumne (Shaun) & Ambir (Jeff); 5 grandchildren; his companion, Barbara Howe (Laspina); brother, Joseph; sister, Beth; and his...
Jerome "Jerry" Sewell
Apr 8, 2017
Jerome "Jerry" Sewell, 67, of Turtlecreek Township, passed away Saturday, April 8, 2017, at Atrium Medical Center. He was born in Paintsville, Kentucky on April 17, 1949 to parents Cecil and Martha (Mann) Sewell. Jerry was a graduate of Monroe High School, where he was known as one of the best all-around athletes to ever come out of. He played...
Ruth Elizabeth Curry Stephenson
Apr 5, 2017
Ruth Elizabeth Curry Stephenson, passed away Wednesday, April 5, 2017. She was born in New Paris, Ohio on June 9, 1913.She was preceded in death by her husband, William; parents, John & Viola Curry; sister, Dorothy (Paul) Brown; and a special nephew, John R. Brown Sr. She is survived by her daughter, Sara (Bruce) Miller; 2 granddaughters; 1 grandson; 12...
Jule Kalmus
Apr 4, 2017
Jule (Weinkam) Kalmus, 98, of Middletown, passed away Tuesday, April 4, 2017, at Hospice of Butler & Warren Counties. She was born in Cincinnati on June 19, 1918 to parents Bernard and Marie Weinkam. Jule was a 1936 graduate of Regina High School and attended University of Cincinnati for 2 years. She worked at Kieley Electric in 1938 and at...
Sue V. Byrd
Apr 4, 2017
Sue Byrd, 61, of Middletown, died Tuesday, April 4, 2017, at her residence. She was born in Mount Holly, North Carolina on December 29, 1955 to parents James and Sadie Mae (Richards) Saunders. Sue had worked as a realtor since 1985, most recently with Sibcy Cline. Mrs. Byrd is survived by her son, John V. Byrd III; brother, David; sisters,...
Eileen Downey
Apr 2, 2017
Eileen Downey, 89, of Trenton, died Sunday, April 2, 2017, at Bickford Assisted Living. She was born in Jacksonburg on September 19, 1927 to parents William and Margaret (Tewart) Specht. Eileen had a great sense of humor and loved to tell jokes. She enjoyed spending time with her family and playing cards. Mrs. Downey is survived by her daughters, Donna...
Lela H. (Croake) Anderson
Mar 31, 2017
Lela H. (Croake) Anderson, 92, of Middletown, died Friday, March 31, 2017, at The Woodlands of Middletown. She was born in Cincinnati on February 8, 1925 to parents William Thomas and Hilda (Dell) Croake. Lela was a 1943 graduate of Middletown High School and attended the Cincinnati Conservatory of Music. She was a talented piano player as well as an...
Pennie L. Halcomb
Mar 30, 2017
Pennie LaRae Halcomb, 59, of Centerville, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, March 30, 2017 surrounded by her family. She was born in Middletown on September 9, 1957 to parents G.W. and Betty (McCaffrey) Halcomb. Pennie was a graduate of Madison High School in West Middletown. Previously, Pennie worked for Lexis Nexis, where she gave 10 years of service....
Jo Ann E. Smallwood
Mar 29, 2017
Jo Ann Smallwood, 85, of Liberty Township, went home to be with her Lord on Wednesday, March 29, 2017, at home. She was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on November 3, 1931.Jo Ann was raised in Hamilton and graduated from Hamilton High School in 1950. She had formerly worked for Bethany Christian Nursery School. She was a member of Lakota Hills...
Robert "Dib" Garver
Mar 27, 2017
Robert H. "Dib" Garver, 78, of Lemon Township, died Monday, March 27, 2017, at his home. He was born in Lemon Township on October 15, 1938 to parents Robert H. Sr. and Helen (Selby) Garver. Dib lived his lifelong dream of being a farmer. He had a passion for the land which showed in all he did. He was an...
Kevin Wayne Baldwin
Mar 25, 2017
Kevin Wayne Baldwin, 54, of Turtlecreek Township, passed away Saturday, March 25, 2017. He was born in La Grange, Illinois on November 13, 1962 to parents Wayne and Karyn (Koch) Baldwin. Kevin worked as a Logistics Manager for Mondelez Global. He loved to play golf. Mr. Baldwin is survived by his wife, Georgia (Weith) Baldwin; daughter, Jacquelyn (fiancé Timothy Long)...
Kathleen Duffy
Mar 24, 2017
Kathleen Duffy, 87, of Hamilton, died Friday, March 24, 2017, at Hospice of Butler & Warren Counties. She was born in Elizabethton, Tennessee on December 7, 1929 to parents Ernest and Della Shipley. Mrs. Duffy is survived by her four children, Robert (Linda) Bullock, David (Jane) Bullock, Paul (Jenny) Bullock & Kathy (Fred) Plowman; sister, Letha Bea Ritchie; brother, Curtis...
Rita Louise Mandzak
Mar 22, 2017
Rita Louise Mandzak, 98, of Middletown, passed away Wednesday, March 22, 2017, at Ohio Living Mt. Pleasant. She was born in Middletown on August 16, 1918, the youngest child of Joseph and Theresa (Shade) Regensburg. She was preceded in death by her parents; three brothers, Robert, Thomas & Joseph Regensburg; three sisters, Stella McKelly, Adele Stiles & Anna Youtsler; her...
Nancy J. Rossi
Mar 22, 2017
Nancy J. Rossi, 80, of Middletown, died Wednesday, March 22, 2017, at Atrium Medical Center. She was born in Middletown on December 2, 1936 to parents Leman and Gertrude (Coyle) Dunlap.Nancy worked at Elder-Beerman for 25 years, retiring in 2000. She was a member of Holy Family Parish and was active with both the Women of the Moose and the...
Mabel Riley-Gainey
Mar 20, 2017
Mabel Riley - Gainey, 84, died Monday, March 20, 2017, at Hospice of Dayton. She was born in Ages, Kentucky on October 5, 1932 to parents John B. and Sally (Jones) Crider. Mabel had been a founding member of the Route 4 Holiness Church and was a longtime member of the Roberts Road Pentecostal Holiness Church. Mrs. Gainey is survived...
Donald P. Pember
Mar 18, 2017
Pember, Donald P. Age 88, of Middletown, passed away on Sat. March 18, 2017, at Atrium Medical Center.Born March 2, 1929 to Paul and Loa Pember, in Fostoria, Oh. Graduate of Capital University and Ohio University. Served in U.S. Naval Reserve. Taught for 40 years in Middletown City Schools (Monroe, Verity, and McKinley). Married the former Nan Ingels on June...

Elsie B. Stephens
Mar 18, 2017
Funeral Home: Wilson-Schramm-Spaulding 3805 Roosevelt Blvd. Middletown, OH US 45044
John R. (Jack) Oaks
Mar 17, 2017
Oaks, John (Jack) R. John R. Oaks, 84, of Middletown, died Friday, March 17, 2017, at home. He was born in Ecorse, Michigan on September 2, 1932 to parents Walter and Marie (Cain) Oaks. Jack retired from McGraw Construction in 1995 as a supervisor after 30 years. He was also a Middletown Police Officer for 17 years and owned Oaks...
Robby Davis Jr.
Mar 13, 2017
Robert Lee "Robby" Davis, Jr., 28, of Trenton, died Monday, March 13, 2017, at his residence. He was born in Middletown on June 3, 1988 to parents Robert Lee Sr. and Eunice Lynn (Campbell) Davis.Robby worked as an extraction specialist for Deceuninck North America. He is survived by his mother, Eunice Campbell; grandmother, Martha Labarge; brother, Levi Davis; uncles, David...
Ronnie Steve Belshe Sr.
Mar 10, 2017
Ronnie Steve Belshe, Sr., 74, of Miami Township, died Friday, March 10, 2017, at Sycamore Hospital. He was born in Texas on January 22, 1943 to parents Joel and La Rue (Burnett) Belshe. Ronnie worked at Mound from 1963 till retirement in 1994. Golf was his game, and he had many golf buddies thru the years. Mr. Belshe is survived...