OBITUARIES

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Edward Karwacki

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Linda Faye Baker

Linda Faye Baker

Dec 5, 2015

Linda Faye Baker, 59, of Middletown, died Saturday, December 5, 2015, at home. She was born in Detroit, Michigan on March 11, 1956 to parents Raymond and Joann Jean Bashlor.Ms. Baker worked for Target in Middletown and West Chester. Ms. Baker is survived by her son, Kristopher (Tammy) Burns; daughter, Jennifer (Trevor) Norman; brother, Michael Bashlor; sisters, Bonnie Gold, Debbie...

Loretta J. Cooper

Loretta J. Cooper

Dec 5, 2015

Loretta J. Cooper, 77, of Madison Township, died Saturday, December 5, 2015, at home. She was born in San Francisco, California on June 6, 1938 to parents Don Arthur and Francis "Margie" (Stone) Preston.Mrs. Cooper attended The Church of Jesus Christ Latter-day Saints and was involved with the Relief Society. She was a member of the DAR. She volunteered at...

Deborah A. Jones Henderson

Deborah A. Jones Henderson

Dec 2, 2015

Deborah A. Jones Henderson, 61, of Middletown, died Wednesday, December 2, 2015, at Hospice of Dayton. She was born in Middletown on March 17, 1954 to parents Arthur and Margaret J. (Clapp) Jones.Debbie was a special education teacher for 35 years, locally teaching at Franklin and substitute teaching at Middletown and then taught in Aiken, South Carolina, retiring from teaching,...

John Arrowood

John Arrowood

Nov 29, 2015

John Arrowood, 75, of Germantown, died Sunday, November 29, 2015, at his home. He was born in Breathitt County, Kentucky on January 14, 1940 to parents Mitchell and Lizzie (Clay) Arrowood.John worked in manufacturing for Deceuninck North America for 28 years, retiring in 2008. He was a member of Christian Fellowship Baptist Church. Mr. Arrowood is survived by his wife,...

Les Daniel

Les Daniel

Nov 29, 2015

Les Daniel, 76, of Liberty Township, died Sunday, November 29, 2015, at his home. He was born in Cincinnati on January 3, 1939 to parents Jule and Gladys M. (Muncy) Daniel.Les had worked for Ralston Purina, retiring as a regional sales manager in 1993. He was a member of Stratford Heights Church of God. Mr. Daniel is survived by his...

Mildred L. Mcevoy

Mildred L. Mcevoy

Nov 23, 2015

Mildred L. "Mid" McEvoy, 89, of Middletown, went home peacefully in the comfort of her family Monday, November 23, 2015, at Bickford Assisted Living. She was born in Middletown on August 23, 1926 to parents Steven R. and Pearl E. (Profitt) Shepherd.Mid had worked as a secretary for Middletown City Schools for 30 years, retiring in 1985. She was a...

William R. Mann

William R. Mann

Nov 20, 2015

William R. Mann, 87, of Middletown, died Friday, November 20, 2015, at Hospice of Butler & Warren Counties. He was born in Breathitt County, Kentucky on February 2, 1928 to parents William and Sarah (Williams) Mann.Mr. Mann was a faithful member of Stratford Heights Church of God for 60 years, serving on church council and as a Sunday school teacher....

William Bill Smith

William Bill Smith

Nov 16, 2015

William J. "Bill" Smith, 61, of Middletown, died Monday, November 16, 2015, at Hawthorn Glen Nursing Center. He was born in Middletown, Ohio on July 20, 1954 to parents William C. and Chardell M. (Lubberger) Smith.Bill worked in construction retiring in 1990. Mr. Smith is survived by his brothers, Michael (Lorna) Smith, Richard Smith, David (Lisa) Smith, step mother Ruth...

Marlena Lane

Marlena Lane

Nov 15, 2015

Marlena Jane "Janie" Lane, 58, of Middletown, died Sunday, November 15, 2015, at Hospice of Butler & Warren Counties. She was born in Middletown, Ohio on July 10, 1957 to parents Marvin and Lillie B. (Maloney) Lane.She is survived by her friend Belinda Sue Hogan and brother-in-law, Terry A. Boone.Janie was preceded in death by her parents and brother, Gregory...

Fred Swick

Fred Swick

Nov 14, 2015

It's time for me to go. My Mother-in-law has a chair waiting for me at the kitchen table for a card game. Grandma will be there too, but she cheats.I'll miss seeing you guys at lunch every day. Toast my passing with a round of Diet Coke. I'll be checking out the best fishing spots when you come over.You guys...

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