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Sandra A. Mcdonell

Sandra A. Mcdonell

Nov 1, 2015

Sandra A. McDonell, 79, of Trenton, died Sunday, November 1, 2015, surrounded by her 9 children & sister. She was born in Middletown on October 14, 1936 to parents Frank and Hazel (Stout) Achberger.Sandra had worked as an executive secretary for Armco International for 3 years. She then became a full time mom for her 9 children and was involved...

Joan Reedy

Joan Reedy

Oct 31, 2015

Joan Reedy, 82, of Franklin Township, died Saturday, October 31, 2015, at her residence. She was born in Middletown on September 7, 1933 to parents Bernard and Jeanette (Small) Smith.Joan lived life to the fullest and was very talented in music & sports. She loved animals, especially horses and was an excellent equestrian. She was a great swimmer, taught with...

Carl Jackson "Jack" Songer

Carl Jackson "Jack" Songer

Oct 28, 2015

Carl Jackson "Jack" Songer, 83, of Milford Township, died Wednesday, October 28, 2015, at home. He was born in Springdale on January 11, 1932 to parents Clemath George and Dora Lena (Fetter) Songer.Jack was a veteran of the United States Army, serving as a paratrooper with the 101st Airborne during the Korean Conflict. He was an avid fisherman and loved...

Nancy "Jeanne" Mills

Nancy "Jeanne" Mills

Oct 28, 2015

Nancy J. "Jeanne" Mills, 60, of Middletown, died Wednesday, October 28, 2015, at Atrium Medical Center. She was born in Middletown on May 18, 1955 to parents James and Christine (Hurt) Murray.Jeanne had worked as an EMT with Omni and Eaton Medical Transport. Mrs. Mills is survived by her husband, Michael Mills; son, Chad (Laura) Mills; daughter, Kelli (Tim) Fox;...

John J. Piedel

John J. Piedel

Oct 26, 2015

John J. Piedel, 84, of Middletown, died Monday, October 26, 2015, at Hawthorn Glen Nursing Center. He was born in Middletown on May 7, 1931 to parents Steven and Mary (Sigecan) Piedel.John had worked for GE Aviation for 25 years, retiring as a contract manager in 1982. He was a member of Holy Family Parish. Mr. Piedel is survived by...

Deborah K. Roberts

Deborah K. Roberts

Oct 25, 2015

Deborah K. Roberts, 59, of Middletown, died Sunday, October 25, 2015, at home. She was born in Middletown on February 28, 1956 to parents Ivor R. and Naomi Faye (Abner) Roberts.Miss Roberts is survived by her brothers, Larry (Sandi) Roberts, Ivor (Nam) Roberts Jr. & John (Carol) Roberts; sister, Beverly Patrick; sister-in-law, Karen Roberts; and many loving nieces & nephews.She...

Bradley Todd Simkins

Bradley Todd Simkins

Oct 23, 2015

Bradley Todd "Brad" Simkins, 41, of Monroe, died Friday, October 23, 2015. He was born in Middletown, Ohio on July 10, 1974 to parents Walter and Carolyn (Redmond) Simkins.Brad worked in management for Speedway. He was an avid Ohio State football fan and enjoyed fishing. He was a good man whose smile & laughter was beyond measure. He was kind,...

Donald W. Fiessinger

Donald W. Fiessinger

Oct 22, 2015

Donald W. Fiessinger, 84, a lifelong resident of Middletown, died Thursday, October 22, 2015, at Hawthorn Glen Nursing Center. He was born in Middletown, on April 30, 1931 to parents A. Wendolin and Lena (Hamlin) Fiessinger.Don served his country in the United State Navy during the Korean Conflict. He was the co-owner of Wendy's Service with his younger brother Richard....

Almeda L. Mattocks

Almeda L. Mattocks

Oct 18, 2015

Almeda L. "Al" Mattocks, 91, of Middletown, died Sunday, October 18, 2015, at Hospice of Butler & Warren Counties. She was born in Arkansas on July 24, 1924 to parents Ralph Monto and Letha Anne (Buie) Lee.Almeda was a beautician for 60 years in the Middletown area. Mrs. Mattocks is survived by her son, Robert E. (Angela) Mattocks; daughter, Pamela...

Dorothy "Dottie" Ann Geise Bruggeman

Dorothy "Dottie" Ann Geise Bruggeman

Oct 17, 2015

Dorothy Ann "Dottie" Geise Bruggeman, 80, of the Savannah Lakes Village, wife of Bob Bruggeman, died Saturday, October 17, 2015, at Hospice House in Greenwood, SC. She was born on August 5, 1935 in Wapakoneta, Ohio to the late Arthur and Cecilia (Watercutter) Geise.Dottie was a 1954 graduate of Coldwater High School. She attended Good Samaritan Nursing School in Dayton...

Diane L. Duane

Diane L. Duane

Oct 16, 2015

Diane L. Duane, 27, of Middletown, died Friday, October 16, 2015, at her residence. She was born in Middletown on November 18, 1987 to parents Daniel and Susan E. (Abell) Duane.Miss Duane is survived by her father, Daniel Duane; sister, Danielle (Matt) Grubbs; brother, Adam (Amber) Duane; fiancé, David Alley; grandfather, Tom Abell; grandmothers, Donna Gomia and Jaqueline Duane; nephew,...

Margarethe "Marge" Braun

Margarethe "Marge" Braun

Oct 11, 2015

Margarethe "Marge" Braun was born in Chillicothe, Ohio on December 2, 1930 to Professor Dale S. Davis and Marguerite Davis, and died October 11, 2015, of natural causes. After graduating as valedictorian of her high school class in Tallmadge, Ohio, Marge attended Miami University in Oxford, where she met her future husband, Tom Braun. She and Tom married in 1952,...

Pauline M. Helton

Pauline M. Helton

Oct 11, 2015

Pauline M. Helton, 89, of Middletown, died Sunday, October 11, 2015, at Hospice of Butler & Warren Counties. She was born in Morgan County, Kentucky on February 3, 1926 to parents William Perry and Oney (McGuire) Henry.Pauline had worked in the cafeteria at Amanda Elementary School and was a member of Amanda United Methodist Church. Mrs. Helton is survived by...

Charles Eckles

Charles Eckles

Oct 6, 2015

Charles Eckles, 73, of Trenton, died Tuesday, October 6, 2015, at Hawthorn Glen Senior Living Campus. He was born in Perry County, Kentucky on December 23, 1941 to parents Hobert and Vita (Hall) Eckles.Charles worked for Armco / AK Steel for 35 years, retiring from the Truck Section in 2004. Mr. Eckles is survived by his wife, Mary (Fields) Eckles;...

Thomas William Meehan

Thomas William Meehan

Oct 2, 2015

Thomas William Meehan, 74, of South Pasadena, Florida, died Friday, October 2, 2015, at Largo Medical Center. He was born in Middletown, Ohio on September 18, 1941 to parents William J. and Eleanora E (Haller) Meehan.Tom was an owner of Meehan Electric, along with his brother Joseph, and was also a member of Holy Family Parish Mr. Meehan is survived...

Ruth B. Madaffari

Ruth B. Madaffari

Oct 2, 2015

Ruth B. Madaffari, 90, of Monroe, died Friday, October 2, 2015, at Mt. Pleasant Retirement Village. She was born in Oak Hill, Ohio on September 19, 1925 to parents Luther and Cynthia (Sargent) Leslie.Ruth had worked as the office manager for the Church of the Ascension for 15 years. She was a member of Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church....

Nora E. Harris

Nora E. Harris

Oct 1, 2015

Nora E. Harris, 82, of Middletown, died Thursday, October 1, 2015, at Hospice of Butler & Warren Counties. She was born in Barwick, Kentucky on October 25, 1932 to parents Estill and Susan (Mosley) Stidham.Nora worked as a waitress for Frisch's, retiring in 1982. Mrs. Harris is survived by her children, Velma (Bill) Parker, Myra (Mike) Selby, Gary Francis &...

Fern L. Combs

Fern L. Combs

Sep 30, 2015

Fern Lucille Combs, 92, of Middletown, died Wednesday, September 30, 2015, at Mt. Pleasant Retirement Village. She was born in St. Louis, Missouri on May 22, 1923 to parents Mark and Irene (Forrester) Stanley.Fern worked as a secretary for Middletown City Schools. She was a member of Breiel Blvd. Church, loved to read & play cards, was active at the...

Michael W. Back

Michael W. Back

Sep 28, 2015

Michael W. Back, 55, of Trenton, died Monday, September 28, 2015, at Atrium Medical Center. He was born in Middletown on May 31, 1960 to parents Warner and Juanita (Simpkins) Back.Mike was the owner/operator of Mike's Auto Sales in Trenton for 28 years. He loved his cars & trucks & enjoyed golf. Mike was a loving husband, father, brother, &...

Mary Ann Dearth

Mary Ann Dearth

Sep 27, 2015

Mary Ann Dearth, 79, of Middletown, died Sunday, September 27, 2015, at her home. She was born in Middletown on November 27, 1935 to parents Frank and Victoria (Guzy) Frey.Mary Ann graduated from Fenwick High School and attended Marian College in Indiana. She worked for the City of Middletown in the Economic Development Department for over 20 years and was...

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