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Edith Coomer

Edith Coomer

Feb 24, 2016

Having celebrated her 100th birthday with friends & family only two months before, Edith Coomer, born on December 31, 1915, passed away at Mt. Pleasant Retirement Village, Monroe, Ohio on February 24, 2016. Edith was formerly a resident of Columbia and Campbellsville, Kentucky where she & her late husband, Cager, owned & managed a grocery store. She was born in...

Juanita Hall

Juanita Hall

Feb 23, 2016

Juanita (nee Kennedy) Hall, 78, of Monroe, died Tuesday, February 23, 2016, at her home. She was born in Brown County, Ohio on November 5, 1937 to parents William Earl and Emily (Sandlin) Kennedy.Mrs. Hall is survived by her daughter, Sheri (Mark) White; son, James R. Hall Jr.; grandson, Daniel P. Hall; and special friends, Bev & Walt Spellmeyer.She was...

Robert E. "Rob" Arnold

Robert E. "Rob" Arnold

Feb 23, 2016

Robert E. "Rob" Arnold, 60, of Delaware, Ohio died Tuesday, February 23, 2016, at Riverside Methodist Hospital. He was born in Dayton, Ohio on July 2, 1955 to parents Richard E. and Phyllis (Heffner) Arnold Jr.Rob is survived by his brothers, Ron (Pam) Arnold & Doug Arnold; sister, Cathy Arnold; several loving aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, great nieces & great...

Avery Hope Mcintyre

Avery Hope Mcintyre

Feb 19, 2016

Avery Hope McIntyre, 1, of Middletown, passed Friday, February 19, 2016, at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center. She was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on December 19, 2014 to parents Dan and Brittany (Bauer) McIntyre.Avery was a miracle baby that brought joy to the hearts of so many that loved her and will miss her. Ms. McIntyre is survived by her...

Carolyn L. Haverty

Carolyn L. Haverty

Feb 19, 2016

Carolyn L. Haverty, 93, passed away on February 19, 2016 at Birchwood Care Center. She was born in Cincinnati on March 29, 1922 to parents John & Clara (Herberth) Vogelsang.Mrs. Haverty is survived by her daughters, Laura (Carl) Bosse & Elaine McClean and son, Raymond Greg Young.She was preceded in death by her husband, Charlie Haverty; daughter, Emilie Gelwicks; and...

Velma B. Goodman Lodes

Velma B. Goodman Lodes

Feb 18, 2016

Velma B. Goodman Lodes, peacefully crossed to eternal life on Thursday, February 18, 2016, at her home with her family beside her. She was born on February 5, 1933 in Middletown, OH.Velma graduated from Monroe High School in 1951 and through the years worked as a secretary in three local businesses. She was a member of the Colonel Jonathan Bayard...

Donald Edward Hoyt

Donald Edward Hoyt

Feb 17, 2016

Donald Edward Hoyt, currently of Middletown, Ohio and originally of Rochester, New York, died suddenly in his sleep at his home on Wednesday, February 17, 2016.Mr. Hoyt is survived by his devoted wife of 57 years, Patricia J. (Gaylord) and his loving children; son Donald J., daughters Donna & husband Paul, Patty & husband Kevin, Michele & husband Scott, Juanita...

John Madoffori

John Madoffori

Feb 11, 2016

John Madoffori, 86, of Trenton, died Thursday, February 11, 2016, at Atrium Medical Center. He was born in Middletown on May 29, 1929 to parents John and Maria Angelina (Marino) Madaffari.John worked in purchasing at Fernald for 41 years, retiring in 1993. He was a veteran of the United States Navy, serving on two naval submarines, the USS Spinax SSR-489...

Janice M. Puckett

Janice M. Puckett

Feb 10, 2016

Janice M. Puckett, 71, of Germantown, died Wednesday, February 10, 2016, at Sycamore Hospital. She was born in Dayton on December 9, 1944 to parents Fred and Marie (Kinstle) Baker.Janice worked in the water billing department of the City of Middletown for 32 years, retiring as a supervisor in 1995. She then worked as a sales clerk for Elder-Beerman at...

Thomas J. Abell

Thomas J. Abell

Feb 8, 2016

Thomas J. Abell, 82, of Middletown, died Monday, February 8, 2016, at Otterbein-Lebanon Retirement Community. He was born in Middletown on November 24, 1933 to parents Clarence and Louise (Sennett) Abell.Tom had worked as a clerk for Armco / AK Steel for 33 years. He served his country in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict. He was a...

Dixie Leah Harrison

Dixie Leah Harrison

Feb 7, 2016

Dixie Leah Harrison, daughter of the late Carl & Emma (Center) Byrd, passed away Sunday, February 7, 2016, at the age of 82, at home surrounded by love. She was born December 6, 1933 in Campton, Kentucky and in 1953 married James Allen Harrison, who passed after 51 years of marriage.Mrs. Harrison is survived by her three children, Deborah Habig...

David Combs

David Combs

Feb 5, 2016

David Combs, 61, of Middletown, died Friday, February 5, 2016, at home. He was born in Middletown, Ohio on September 14, 1954 to parents David and Janet (Ely) Combs. Mr. Combs served in the United States Marine Corps and worked as a general manager for Wendy's. Mr. Combs is survived by his wife, Maria (Rush) Combs; daughters, Ashley (Shawn) Haley,...

Doris Jean Reck

Doris Jean Reck

Feb 2, 2016

Doris Jean Reck, 85, of Mishawaka, IN, died Tuesday, February 2, 2016. She was born in Hamilton, Ohio on November 5, 1930 to parents; Joseph and Vina (Parker) Johnson.A longtime Middletown resident, Doris volunteered for many years at Middletown Regional Hospital and for numerous other community and church organizations. She spent the past 12 years living near her son and...

Kathleen Ellen Muthert

Kathleen Ellen Muthert

Jan 28, 2016

Kathleen Ellen Muthert, 93, of Franklin Township, died Thursday, January 28, 2016, at home surrounded by family and her loving husband. She was born in Buford, Ohio on June 11, 1922 to parents Howard and Myrl (Wardlow) Whitley.Kathleen was a member of Holy Family Parish. She was past president of the VFW Ladies Auxiliary Post #3809. Mrs. Muthert is survived...

Peg Fawns

Peg Fawns

Jan 27, 2016

Elnor R. "Peg" Fawns, 87, of Turtlecreek Township, died Wednesday, January 27, 2016, at Atrium Medical Center. She was born in Middletown on February 15, 1928 to parents Frank V. and Blanche (Hermann) Koeppel.Peg had worked as a librarian for the Middletown Public Library, retiring in 1980. She then worked for the University of Texas in Dallas until 1992. She...

Harold F. Labarge

Harold F. Labarge

Jan 27, 2016

Harold F. Labarge, 85, of Trenton, died Wednesday, January 27, 2016, at Garden Manor Retirement Village. He was born in Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin on January 17, 1931 to parents John and Helen (Kingston) Labarge.Harold had worked as a crane operator for Armco Steel Corp, retiring in 1991 after 38 years. He had served his country in the United States Marine...

Matthew William Mckee

Matthew William Mckee

Jan 20, 2016

Matthew William McKee, 25, of Middletown, died Wednesday, January 20, 2016, at home. He was born in Dayton, Ohio on October 7, 1990 to parents William Frank and Robin E. (Keller) McKee.Matthew attended Miami University and was on the Redhawks swim team. He was also on the swim team while in high school. In addition to his parents, Matthew is...

Scott D. Bruggeman

Scott D. Bruggeman

Jan 18, 2016

Scott D. Bruggeman, 45, of Middletown, died Monday, January 18, 2016, at home. He was born in Middletown on May 29, 1970 to parents David and Ginger (Lolli) Bruggeman.Scott had worked with the Middletown Fire Department for 20 years, retiring in 2015. He served his country in the United States Marine Corp during Desert Shield/Storm. Scott is survived by his...

Violet Virginia Barber

Violet Virginia Barber

Jan 18, 2016

Violet Virginia Barber, 95, of Middletown, died Monday, January 18, 2016, at The Woodlands of Middletown. She was born in South Shore, Kentucky on July 13, 1920 to parents Dudley W. and Sophia (Day) Morton.Virginia worked as a teacher for 40 years, the last 20 of those at Middletown High School. She was a member of First United Methodist Church,...

Charles A. "Chuck" Porter

Charles A. "Chuck" Porter

Jan 17, 2016

We regret to announce the passing of Charles A. Porter, also affectionately known as Chuck. Chuck passed away surrounded by his family & friends on January 17, 2016. He is survived by his loving wife, children, grandchildren, and a host of family & friends.In his honor there will be a celebration of his birthday & life on January 29, 2016...

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