Current Obituaries
Edward F. Harpring, Jr.
Oct 19, 2017
Edward F. Harpring, Jr., 86, of Middletown, passed away Thursday, October 19, 2017, at Atrium Medical Center. He was born in Middletown on November 10, 1930 to parents Edward Sr. and Elizabeth (Pulliam) Harpring. Ed graduated from Hamilton Catholic High School and then attended The Ohio State University. He married Marilyn Weik in Hamilton on September 24, 1955 at St....
Robert Stapleton
Oct 18, 2017
Robert “Shurl” Stapleton, 76, of Wayne Township, died Wednesday, October 18, 2017, at Atrium Medical Center. He was born in West Liberty, Kentucky on March 6, 1941 to parents Ray and Audra (France) Stapleton. Shurl worked in construction for AJ Stapleton Excavating. Mr. Stapleton is survived by his wife, Loretta "Betty" (Gilliam) Stapleton; daughter, Marcia Snively; son, Michael (Kathy) Stapleton;...
Stanley B. Campbell
Oct 17, 2017
Stanley B. Campbell, 55, of Monroe, passed away Tuesday, October 17, 2017 in Kearney, Nebraska. He was born in Middletown on February 15, 1962. Stanley was a 1980 graduate of Springboro High School. Following graduation he served as a Boiler Technician in the United States Navy from 1980 - 1984. He currently worked for United Group Services as their Safety...
Carol Jeanne Snyder
Oct 15, 2017
Carol Jeanne Snyder, 94, of Monroe, passed away Sunday, October 15, 2017, at the home of her daughter. She was born in Warren County, Ohio on January 31, 1923 to parents Arthur and Clara (Slye) Augspurger. After raising three children, Jeanne worked as a secretary to the principal at Lemon-Monroe High School for 21 years, retiring in 1983. After retiring...
Katherine J. "Kitty" Dillon-Day
Oct 13, 2017
Katherine J. “Kitty” Dillon-Day, 65, of Turtlecreek Township, died Friday, October 13, 2017 after a 5 year struggle with Progressive Supranuclear Palsy. She was born in Middletown, Ohio on December 4, 1951 to parents Jim and Barbara (Long) Dillon. With a career in education spanning more than three decades, Kitty positively impacted thousands of students ranging in age from kindergarten...
Charles G. "Chuck" Demostenes
Oct 12, 2017
Charles G. “Chuck” Demostenes, 60, of Middletown, died Thursday, October 12, 2017, at Hospice of Butler & Warren Counties. He was born in Middletown on February 18, 1957 to parents Paul and Shirley (Oakley) Demostenes. Chuck worked as a dispatcher for the Middletown Police Department for 25 years and was a member of the F.O.P. He was secretary for the...
Robert L. "Bob" Klapper
Oct 9, 2017
Robert L. “Bob” Klapper, 80, of Middletown, was surrounded by family when he finally gave up the fight of a longtime illness on Monday, October 9, 2017. He was born in Monroe on January 26, 1937 to parents Earl and Mary (Schaefer) Klapper. Bob worked for Packaging Corp of America for 35 years, retiring from the print shop in 1992....
Pvt. Timothy Joseph Ashcraft
Oct 6, 2017
Pvt. Timothy Joseph Ashcraft, 18, of Middletown, Ohio, passed away Friday, October 6, 2017, at Fort Jackson, South Carolina, due to a military accident. He was born on March 22, 1999 to Anthony Ashcraft and Amanda Mays. Timothy attended Mayfield Elementary, Middletown Middle School, then went to West Clermont school district to finish his education. Timothy also attended Live Oaks,...
Judy G. Mcintosh
Oct 5, 2017
Judy G. McIntosh, 76, of Wayne Township, died Thursday, October 5, 2017, at Hospice of Butler & Warren Counties. She was born in Campton, Kentucky on June 24, 1941 to parents Reese and Lucille (Faulkner) Oliver. Judy devoted her time to making a loving home for her husband and children. She was a member of the Monroe Church of God....
Ernest "Bo" Teets Jr.
Oct 1, 2017
Ernest E. “Bo” Teets, Jr., 82, of Monroe, died Sunday, October 1, 2017, at Garden Manor Retirement Village where he had resided for over 13 months. He was born in Middletown on December 31, 1934, to parents Ernest E. Sr. and Clara (Hall) Teets. Bo graduated from Middletown High School. He was a veteran of the United States Navy, serving...
Bruce D. Sant
Oct 1, 2017
Bruce D. Sant, 67, of Middletown, died Sunday, October 1, 2017, at his home. He was born in Middletown on September 19, 1950 to parents Robert T. and Lea A. (Cline) Sant. Bruce worked with the railroad for AK Steel for 30 years, retiring in 2003. He was a veteran of the United States Army, serving during Vietnam. He loved...
Marianna L. Perry
Sep 29, 2017
Marianna L. Perry, 80, of Monroe, died Friday, September 29, 2017, at Hospice Of Butler & Warren Counties. She was born in Middletown on May 29, 1937 to parents Donald and Clara (Abbley) Lacy. Marianna had earned her bachelor's degree in nursing. Mrs. Perry is survived by her husband, Robert Perry; daughters, Wendi Taylor, Jill (Louis) Hannahs & Cinda Zuidema;...
Laura Virginia Leasure
Sep 28, 2017
Laura Virginia (Byrum) Leasure, 95, formerly of Middletown, died peacefully on Thursday, September 28, 2017, at Ohio Living Mt. Pleasant in Monroe. She was born in Middletown on October 21, 1921 to parents Robb and Laura (Simonton) Byrum. Throughout her life she was an active member of her community, a “Gray Ladies” volunteer at Middletown Regional Hospital and was a...
James D. Crist, Sr.
Sep 28, 2017
James D. Crist, Sr., 86, of Monroe, died Thursday, September 28, 2017, at Hospice of Butler & Warren Counties. He was born in Middletown on October 28, 1930 to parents John Allison and Esther (Rodgers) Crist. James had owned Hamilton Broom & Mop and Hamilton RV & Boat Storage, retiring in 2000. He was a veteran of the United States...
Fay Ann Krebs
Sep 27, 2017
Miss Fay Ann Krebs, 73, formerly of Middletown, passed on September 27, 2017, at The Residence at Huntington Court, Hamilton, after a short battle with brain cancer. She was born to Robert J. and Virginia (Fay) Krebs in Middletown on June 4, 1944. Fay Ann attended Holy Trinity Grade School, Bishop Fenwick High School Class of 1962 and graduated from...
Oscar L. Carrozza
Sep 26, 2017
Oscar Leo Carrozza, 84, beloved husband of Velma “Peggy” Carrozza for 53 years, passed away peacefully Tuesday, September 26, 2017, at his home, surrounded by his children and grandchildren. He was born in Middletown on March 20, 1933 to parents Carmine and Rose Ellen (Day) Carrozza. In addition to his wife and parents, Oscar was preceded in death by his...
Dawn Barker
Sep 21, 2017
Dawn Barker, 54, of Trenton, died Thursday, September 21, 2017, at West Chester Hospital. She was born in Portsmouth, England on April 4, 1963 to parents Robert and Catherine (Sillince) Murray. Dawn worked as a registered nurse at DaVita Dialysis for 25 years and also at Fresenius Kidney Care in Hamilton. Mrs. Barker is survived by her son, Sean (Sarah)...
Dorothy M. Craycraft
Sep 20, 2017
Dorothy M. Craycraft, 93, of Middletown, died Wednesday, September 20, 2017, at Ohio Living Mt. Pleasant. She was born in Chicago, Illinois on May 2, 1924 to parents Chester and Harriett (Przepierski) Iglinski. Dorothy was a loving mother, a member of Holy Family Parish and sang in the choir at St. Mary's Church. She worked for First National Bank of...
Joan E. Skinner
Sep 19, 2017
Joan E. Skinner, 85, of Middletown, died Tuesday, September 19, 2017, at her home. She was born in Middletown on September 9, 1932 to parents Frank Valentine and Blanche (Hermann) Koeppel. Joan was devoted to making a loving home for her family. Also, she was an award-winning artist with her skills in enameling. She was a member of Holy Family...
Thelma L. Cuddy
Sep 17, 2017
Thelma L. Cuddy, 83, of Madison Township, died Sunday, September 17, 2017, at Miami Valley Hospital. She was born in Middletown on July 12, 1934 to parents Leonard and Hazel (Cartwright) Lawson. Thelma earned her Bachelor's degree from Miami University and had worked as a teacher for Middletown City Schools. Mrs. Cuddy is survived by her son, Keith W. Cuddy;...


