Current Obituaries
Carol Ann Duff Jeffery
Apr 26, 2017
Carol Ann Duff Jeffery, 76, of Middletown, died Wednesday, April 26, 2017 after a brief battle with cancer. She was born in Middletown on May 26, 1940 to parents Kenneth R. and Mary (Mehl) Duff. Carol held positions in many occupations over the years including banking, home healthcare and retail.Mrs. Jeffery is survived by her son, Joe (Sherri) Jeffery; daughters,...
Roberta "Bobbie" Smith
Apr 25, 2017
Roberta A. "Bobbie" Smith, 81, of Trenton, passed peacefully Tuesday, April 25, 2017, at Hospice of Butler & Warren Counties. She was born in Miamisburg on September 6, 1935 to parents Isadore and Mary (Hineline) Schell.Bobbie was a member of the Fraternal Order of Orioles. She was a ceramics instructor and enjoyed square dancing, creative arts and the company of...
Macen Allen Kent Stone
Apr 23, 2017
Macen Allen Kent Stone, infant son of Lindsey Stone, died Sunday, April 23, 2017, at West Chester Hospital. In addition to his mother he is survived by his brothers, Danny Joe Floyd III & Gracen Keith Abney; paternal grandparents, Allen & Theresa Stone; maternal grandmother, Teresa McGuire; as well as many other family & friends. Funeral Service will be held...
Alice S. Woods
Apr 23, 2017
Alice S. Woods, 93, of Middletown, passed away Sunday, April 23, 2017, at Pristine Senior Living. She was born in North Chicago, Illinois on June 27, 1923 to parents Peter and Frances Pietkiewicz. Alice was a member of Holy Family Parish. She was a very accomplished tennis player in her youth and was active with the USO during World War...
Wilma Mae Holman
Apr 22, 2017
Wilma Mae Holman, 84, of Middletown, passed away Saturday, April 22, 2017, at Atrium Medical Center. She was born in Middletown on July 14, 1932 to parents Lester and Roberta Tolson. Wilma graduated from Middletown High School in 1950 and after graduation worked in the office of the Raymond Bag Company. She was the wife of Jay Holman with whom...
Joseph T. "Joe" Robinson
Apr 20, 2017
Joseph T. "Joe" Robinson, 30, of Middletown, died Thursday, April 20, 2017. He was born in Key West, Florida on January 4, 1987 to parents Charles and Sherry (Brewer) Robinson.In addition to his parents, Joe is survived by his brother, Anthony (Kristen) Brewer; niece & nephew, Camren & Mya; grandfathers, Charles Robinson Sr. & James Brewer; as well as many...
William L. Robinson
Apr 12, 2017
William L. Robinson, 65, of Milford Township, died Wednesday, April 12, 2017, at Hospice of Southwest Ohio. He was born in Breathitt County, Kentucky on July 20, 1951 to parents Buford and Sadie (Davis) Robinson. William worked for AK Steel for 32 years, retiring in 2003. Along with being an avid gardener, he also enjoyed hunting with his Beagles and...
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...


