Current Obituaries

Jean Stamper
Oct 3, 2016
Jean Stamper, 76, of Middletown, died Monday, October 3, 2016, at Hospice of Butler & Warren Counties. She was born in London, Ohio on March 23, 1940 to parents Stewart and Lula Mae (Stevens) Edwards.Jean worked in the billing office of Middletown Regional Hospital for 30 years, retiring in 1993. She was a member of First United Methodist Church and...
Shirley A. Schwab
Sep 30, 2016
Shirley Ann Schwab, 75, of Middletown, died Friday, September 30, 2016, with family by her side. She was born in Hamilton on November 15, 1940 to parents John and Rose (Rossi) Schwab.Shirley was a dedicated librarian for Middletown Public Library and retired after 40 years of service. She was a member of Holy Family Parish. Miss Schwab is survived by...
Frank G. Capozzi Sr.
Sep 27, 2016
Frank G. Capozzi, Sr., 79, of Middletown, died Tuesday, September 27, 2016, at Atrium Medical Center. He was born in Middletown on September 27, 1937 to parents Costantino and Elvira (Sora) Capozzi.Frank graduated from Middletown High School in 1955. He worked as a roll clerk in the hot strip at Armco Steel, retiring in 1999 after 30 years. He was...
Martha O. Sorrell
Sep 22, 2016
Martha O. Sorrell, 80, of Middletown, died Thursday, September 22, 2016, at Hospice of Butler & Warren Counties. She was born in Salt Lick, Kentucky on March 2, 1936 to parents Raney and Leva Lee (Lewis) Wells.Martha had worked for Jefferson Smurfit. She was a member of Poasttown First Church of God. Mrs. Sorrell is survived by her son, Carl...
Dora C. Baudendistel
Sep 20, 2016
Dora C. Baudendistel, 77, of Middletown, died Tuesday, September 20, 2016, at Atrium Medical Center. She was born in Middletown, Ohio on November 11, 1938 to parents Angelo and Pasqualina (Rossi) Donisi.Dora retired from the cafeteria at John XXIII School in 1987 after 28 years. Mrs. Baudendistel is survived by her husband, William E. Baudendistel; daughter, Dora Baudendistel; son, Bill...
Marvin Norton
Sep 19, 2016
Marvin Norton, 88, of Middletown, died Monday, September 19, 2016, at home. He was born in Heber Springs, Arkansas on May 5, 1928 to parents Everett and Goldie (Joyce) Norton.Marvin worked at Middletown Tube Works in the maintenance department, retiring in 2007. He served his country in the United States Army during World War II. Mr. Norton is survived by...
Ronald Steven Mckibben
Sep 19, 2016
Ronald Steven McKibben, 59, of West Chester, Ohio died Monday, September 19, 2016, at West Florida Hospital. He was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on May 6, 1957 to parents Robert and Shirley (Clark) McKibben.Ron received a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering from the University of Cincinnati in 1981. He worked as a consulting chemical and environmental engineer for 33...
Lois Jean Hafer
Sep 19, 2016
Lois Jean Hafer, passed away Monday, September 19, 2016, at Hospice of Butler & Warren Counties. She was born in Middletown on February 8, 1942 to parents Ralph and Margaret (Garnow) Hafer.Lois was a 1964 graduate of The Ohio State University where she played varsity basketball. She received her master's degree from Xavier University. Lois coached and taught physical education...

Andrew David Peterson
Sep 17, 2016
Andrew David Peterson, 33, of Monroe, died Saturday, September 17, 2016 at Atrium Medical Center. He was born on November 19, 1982 in Seattle, Washington.Andrew was working on earning his nursing degree and was working with Caregivers for Independence.The family will hold private services at a later date. Funeral Home: Wilson-Schramm-Spaulding 3805 Roosevelt Blvd. Middletown, OH US 45044
Joseph F. Hearlihy
Sep 14, 2016
Joseph F. Hearlihy, 82, of Middletown, OH and Ft. Myers, FL, passed away Wednesday, September 14, 2016, at Hospice of Butler & Warren Counties. He was born in Springfield, Ohio on February 11, 1934 to parents Edward Michael and Nora Margaret (Welsh) Hearlihy.Joe graduated from Springfield Catholic Central High School in 1952. He served his country in the United States...
Raymond "Bill" Garland
Sep 13, 2016
Raymond William "Bill" Garland, 89, formerly of Middletown, passed away on Tuesday, September 13, 2016. He was born in Wilmington on June 21, 1927 to parents Leo and Ada (Miller) Garland.Bill served in the United States Navy and was honorably discharged in 1945. He served for several years in the Ohio Highway Patrol before a long and successful career with...

Mary E. Svarda
Sep 9, 2016
Mary E. Svarda, 70, of Middletown, died Friday, September 9, 2016, at Atrium Medical Center. She was born in Middletown on September 6, 1946 to parents Robert and Emmadean (Brandenburg) Berkley.Mary was a member of Holy Family Parish. Mrs. Svarda is survived by her husband, Docie Svarda; daughter, Frances (Chad) Schneider; sister, Alice (Fred) Kindred; and grandsons, Aiden Schneider &...
Matthew E. Fiora
Sep 6, 2016
Matthew E. Fiora, 54, of Cincinnati, died Tuesday, September 6, 2016, as a result of a tragic motorcycle accident on September 4th. He was born in Columbus, Ohio on March 27, 1962 to parents Carl and Margaret (Setterlin) Fiora.He leaves two children, Justin, 27, and Grace, the light of his life, aged 16. In addition to his parents, he is...
Betty J. Minck
Sep 4, 2016
Betty J. Minck, 79, of Middletown, died Sunday, September 4, 2016, at University of Cincinnati Medical Center. She was born in Coal City, Illinois on July 6, 1937 to parents Willis and Dorothy (Spellman) Tarman.Betty was a loving homemaker and member of First Presbyterian Church. Mrs. Minck is survived by her husband, William Minck; three daughters, Jennifer Rexius, Wendy (Tony)...
Marguerite L. Miles
Sep 3, 2016
Marguerite L. Miles, 94, of Middletown, died Saturday, September 3, 2016, at Hospice of Butler & Warren Counties. She was born in Middletown on May 27, 1922 to parents William J. and Minnie (Shultz) Miles.Marguerite had a wonderful career in nursing, beginning with serving as a First Lieutenant in the Army Air Corps during World War II, then being Director...
Rita Gough
Aug 28, 2016
Rita Gough, 77, of Middletown, died Sunday, August 28, 2016, at home. She was born in Middletown, Ohio on March 18, 1939 to parents Charles and Catherine (Balaz) Steele.Rita was a member of Wildwood Golf Club for 35 years. She was an avid bowler for 40 years, loved casinos, the horse track, and traveling especially Las Vegas, and lived a...

Adam Lee James Breedlove
Aug 28, 2016
Adam Lee James Breedlove, infant son of Rusty Lee Allen Breedlove and Mary Elizabeth Steele, of Trenton, passed away Sunday, August 28, 2016, at Mercy Fairfield. In addition to his parents, Adam is survived by his sister, Aubrey and brother, Aiden; great grandparents, Betty & Jim Hogg and Jack Steele Sr.; grandparents, Peggy & Tim Weidner and Kathleen & James...
Robert E. Hunt
Aug 28, 2016
Robert Hunt, known to many as "Big Bob", passed away Sunday, August 28, 2016. He was born in Middletown, Ohio on October 18, 1948 to parents Walter and Adell Hunt and had resided there until moving to the Houston, Texas area 3 years ago.He took his place in Heaven with his wife, Helen Hunt; parents; and sister, Becky Bowling.Bob is...
Pearl K. Hollon
Aug 26, 2016
Pearl Kathleen Hollon, 86, of Middletown Ohio passed away Friday, August 26, 2016 at Atrium Medical Center after a short illness.Born September 29, 1929 in Renick, West Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Luther Marion and Rose May Zimmerman Blankenship. She was preceded in death by her brothers Walter and Ernest Blankenship and sister Marion Jameson.Pearl is survived...
Diane Picklesimer Staton
Aug 21, 2016
Diane Picklesimer Staton, 62, of Franklin, died Sunday, August 21, 2016, at Atrium Medical Center. She was born in Middletown on March 20, 1954 to parents Clay and Edna (Hembree) Creech.Diane was a 1972 graduate of Carlisle High School. She worked as a machine operator for Dopaco, retiring in 2000. Diane was a devoted mother and loving housewife who will...