Current Obituaries

Jodie Lee Gray Reese
Jan 16, 2016
Jodie Lee Gray Reese, 52, loving mother, daughter, grandmother and sister, of Greensboro, NC and recently of Franklin, OH went to be with our Heavenly Father on January 16, 2016. She was born in Middletown on August 13, 1963.She leaves behind her mother, Sandy (Tony) Helton Gray Donisi; father, Richard L. (Carolyn) Gray; daughters, Abigail C. Reese & Margo Lee...
William Calvin Burton
Jan 13, 2016
William Calvin "Breezy" Burton, 87, of Middletown, died Wednesday, January 13, 2016, at Hospice of Butler & Warren Counties. He was born in Cannel City, Kentucky on July 24, 1928 to parents Calloway and Mary Florence (Keeton) Burton.Breezy worked as a bar mill roller in the hot strip at Armco Steel, retiring in 1990 after 42 years with the company....
Hobart "Les" Chase
Jan 8, 2016
Hobart L. "Les" Chase, 94, died January 8, 2016, at Atrium Medical Center. He was born in Cincinnati on July 7, 1921, the son of Roland and Margaret (Brossard) Chase.Les attended Roger Bacon High School and the University of Cincinnati. He enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps on his 21st birthday. He served with the 3rd Division in the South...
Monroe F. Brown
Jan 6, 2016
Monroe F. Brown, 90, of Bedford, Kentucky, died Wednesday, January 6, 2016, at Baptist Hospital Northeast in LaGrange, Ky. He was born in Esserville, Virginia on August 4, 1925 to parents Mack and Viola (Wagner) Brown.Monroe had worked for Howard Paper Mill for 22 years, retiring in 1988. He served his country in the United States Army during World War...
Mary Rose Bolen
Jan 2, 2016
Rose Bolen, 95, of Monroe, died Saturday, January 2, 2016, at Bickford Assisted Living. She was born in Hyden, Kentucky on June 28, 1920 to parents James and Almeda (Young) Cornett.Rose retired from Middletown City Schools working in the cafeteria then worked for McDonald`s on Breiel until she was 91. She also enjoyed sewing and reading and was very active...
Roberta Kathleen Hammond
Dec 30, 2015
Roberta Kathleen (O'Friel) Hammond "Kathy", age 70, died on December 30, 2015 at her home after a lengthy battle with Alzheimer's Disease. She was a long time resident of Laconia, NH. She was born on September 23, 1945 in Elizabeth, NJ, the daughter of the late Robert M. and Garnette Rosalie (Thomas) O'Friel.Kathy lived in Rochester, NY before moving to...
Cathie E. Hodson
Dec 30, 2015
Cathie E. Hodson, 56, of Wayne Township, died Wednesday, December 30, 2015, at her parent's home. She was born in Middletown on November 7, 1959.Cathie was involved in 4H for many years. She taught 5th grade at Creekview Elementary and was very involved in extracurricular activities at the school. She was a member of Holy Name Catholic Church and volunteered...
Melva B. Tewart
Dec 27, 2015
Melva B. Tewart, 98, of Middletown, died Sunday, December 27, 2015, at Garden Manor Retirement Village. She was born in Lebanon on March 15, 1917 to parents Roy and Mary Elizabeth (Conner) Brandenburg.Melva was a graduate of Lebanon High School and the Middletown Business School. She retired from the Ohio Department of Transportation. She was a member of Prosser Chapter...
Robert Scott Charles
Dec 18, 2015
Robert Scott Charles, known as "Scott" to his family & friends, was called home on Friday, December 18, 2015. He was born in Hamilton on December 6, 1965 to his loving parents Robert L. and Judy Ann (McCutcheon) Charles. He was the oldest of three children, followed by his brother, Chris and sister, Mary-Margaret.Scott worked as an electrician with IBEW...
Patricia J. Brunswick
Dec 17, 2015
Patricia J. "Patty" Brunswick, 83, of Monroe, died Thursday, December 17, 2015, at The Woodlands of Middletown. She was born in Middletown on June 23, 1932 to parents Charles and Juanita (Catching) Greer.Patty graduated from Monroe High School in 1950. She was a member of Big Brothers – Big Sisters organization, active in her church & was a life master...
Edward Karwacki
Dec 17, 2015
Edward Karwacki, 96, of Middletown, died Thursday, December 17, 2015, at Atrium Medical Center. He was born in Baltimore, Maryland on November 5, 1919 to parents Zygmond and Hedwig (Niedzwiecka) Karwacki.Ed was an Army Veteran serving during WWII, a 45 year member of the American Legion Post 218 where he served as Past Commander and on the Honor Guard. He...
Edna T. Donisi
Dec 15, 2015
Edna T. Donisi, 95, of Middletown, died Tuesday, December 15, 2015, at Renaissance West at North Bend Crossing. She was born in Mt. Sterling, Kentucky on January 3, 1920 to parents Elijah Franklin and Bertha Jane (Huff) Hollon.Edna had worked as a cashier in school cafeterias for the Middletown City Schools, mostly at Jefferson Elementary School, retiring after 25 years....
Chad Edwin Fugate
Dec 14, 2015
Chad Edwin Fugate was born on February 25, 1976 in Middletown. He was granted his angel wings on December 14, 2015 at Atrium Medical Center. He was the son of Colleen Johnson and Darius Fugate.Chad was a victim of cerebral palsy from birth. He fought the good fight. His mother often referred to him as her little Gideon (a mighty...
Samuel W. Jackson
Dec 14, 2015
Samuel Willis Jackson, 92, of Middletown, made his journey to Heaven on December 14, 2015, at Otterbein-Lebanon Retirement Community. He was born in Winchester, Kentucky on May 25, 1923 to parents Russell and Maggie May (Farmer) Jackson.Sam worked as a Barber for 52 years, retiring in 2000. He served his country in the United States Army during World War II....

Charles James "Jim" Loman
Dec 13, 2015
Charles James "Jim" Loman, 81, formerly of Trenton, died Sunday, December 13, 2015, at Jewish Hospital. He was born in Hamilton on July 19, 1934 to parents Charles C. and Aletha (Lemmons) Loman.Jim had worked as a machine operator for Chrysler Automotive. He served his country in the United States Marine Corps during the Korean Conflict. He married Bernice Abrams...
Tolbert Godsey
Dec 9, 2015
Tolbert Godsey, 85, of Madison Township, died Wednesday, December 9, 2015, at Bickford Assisted Living. He was born in Ary, Kentucky on May 11, 1930 to parents William and Jessamine (Holliday) Godsey.Tolbert worked as a crane operator for Armco Steel Corp. for 36 years, retiring in 1990. He served his country in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict...

Gloria Elenora Blixt
Dec 9, 2015
Gloria Elenora Blixt, 92, of West Chester, died Wednesday, December 9, 2015, at West Chester Hospital. She was born in New Castle, Pennsylvania on May 22, 1923 to parents John and Mary (Sarbo) Palmer.Gloria was born in 1923 in New Castle, PA and graduated from New Castle High School. She was employed as a secretary in Washington, DC when in...
Sabina J. Hall
Dec 8, 2015
Sabina J. Hall, 94, of Middletown, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her daughters, on Tuesday, December 8, 2015.Sabina was born Sept 30, 1921 in Salza Irpina, Italy to Antonio & Eva (Galasso) DeBiasi. She came to this country on Jan 21, 1930 and became a US citizen Aug 15, 1942. Sabina graduated in 1941 from St. John's High...

Bessie Pappas
Dec 7, 2015
Bessie Pappas, 92, of Melbourne, FL, died Monday, December 7, 2015, at William Childs Hospice House in Florida. She was born on August 28, 1923 to parents James and Sophia (Polychroides) Pappas.Miss Pappas is survived by her sisters, Marilyn McEachron & Nina Donaldson, many nieces, nephews and other family and friends.Bessie was preceded in death by her parentsGraveside service will...
Derik A. Deming
Dec 7, 2015
Derik A. Deming, 42, of Middletown, died Monday, December 7, 2015, at Atrium Medical Center. He was born in Tecumseh, Michigan on May 15, 1973 to parents John and Patricia (O'Brien) Deming.Derik was an ordained minister with the Universal Light Church. He was also an Eagle Scout. Mr. Deming is survived by his father, John (Ruth) Deming; daughter, Paige Elizabeth...