OBITUARIES

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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...

John A. Sherman

John A. Sherman

Nov 12, 2015

John A. Sherman, 64, of Middletown, died Thursday, November 12, 2015, at Hospice of Butler & Warren Counties. He was born in Dayton on July 22, 1951 to parents Elmer and Clara (Friezell) Sherman.John worked as a delivery driver for Entemann's Bakery for 16 years, retiring in 1997. He was a member of Holy Family Parish and Knights of Columbus...

Eugene M.  Snelling

Eugene M. Snelling

Nov 12, 2015

Snelling, Eugene M. "Gene" Eugene M. "Gene" Snelling, 72, of Middletown, died Thursday, November 12, 2015, at Atrium Medical Center. He was born in Middletown on January 15, 1943 to parents Claude and Estella Mae (Border) Snelling.Gene worked for Armco Steel Corp as a crane operator for 32 years, retiring in 1997. Mr. Snelling is survived by his wife, Oredas...

Michael J. Abell

Michael J. Abell

Nov 12, 2015

Michael J. Abell, known to many as Moose, 76, of Middletown, died Thursday, November 12, 2015, at Atrium Medical Center. He was born in Middletown on August 12, 1939 to parents Clarence and Louise (Sennett) Abell.Michael worked at Armco for 40 years in the Roll Shop, followed by 15 years at Adesa. He was a member of Holy Family Parish...

Eugene Snelling

Eugene Snelling

Nov 12, 2015

Eugene M. "Gene" Snelling, 72, of Middletown, died Thursday, November 12, 2015, at Atrium Medical Center. He was born in Middletown on January 15, 1943 to parents Claude and Estella Mae (Border) Snelling.Gene worked for Armco Steel Corp as a crane operator for 32 years, retiring in 1997. Mr. Snelling is survived by his wife, Oredas (Spurlock) Snelling; daughter, Angela...

Eugene Snelling

Eugene Snelling

Nov 12, 2015

Eugene M. "Gene" Snelling, 72, of Middletown, died Thursday, November 12, 2015, at Atrium Medical Center. He was born in Middletown on January 15, 1943 to parents Claude and Estella Mae (Border) Snelling.Gene worked for Armco Steel Corp as a crane operator for 32 years, retiring in 1997. Mr. Snelling is survived by his wife, Oredas (Spurlock) Snelling; daughter, Angela...

Helen C. Karwacki

Helen C. Karwacki

Nov 7, 2015

Helen Karwacki, 95, of Middletown, died Saturday, November 7, 2015, at Atrium Medical Center. She was born in Baltimore, Maryland on November 24, 1919 to parents James and Wanda (Rydreska) Gorski.Helen was a hairstylist. She also worked at McAlpin's and Kohl's. She was a past president of both the Ladies Auxiliary of the American Legion Post #218 and the Elk's...

Mary Jean Hill

Mary Jean Hill

Nov 7, 2015

Mary Jean Hill, 90, of Monroe, died Saturday, November 7, 2015, at West Chester Hospital. She was born in Cedarville, Ohio on June 26, 1925 to parents Ralph John and Josephine (Orr) Hill.She was a graduate of Muskingum College and worked in education administration in the Pittsburgh area.Mary was preceded in death by her parents and sister, Reverend Doris J....

Lois Jean Bryant

Lois Jean Bryant

Nov 5, 2015

Lois Jean Bryant, 86, of Hamilton, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, November 5, 2015, at Hospice of Hamilton. She was born in Middletown on August 18, 1929 to parents Roy and Nellie (Little) Sorrell.Jean had worked for Hamilton City Schools in the cafeteria and was a member of Hamilton Assembly of God. She was a...

Dennis Chasteen

Dennis Chasteen

Nov 4, 2015

Dennis Chasteen, 65, of Somerville, died Wednesday, November 4, 2015. He was born in Berea, Kentucky on November 7, 1949 to parents Earnest and Della (Rector) Chasteen.Mr. Chasteen was an avid musician and worked as a crane operator for AK Steel for 35 years. Dennis was also very active with the American Legion Post #218.Mr. Chasteen is survived by his...

Aloysius "Al" Kremer

Aloysius "Al" Kremer

Nov 3, 2015

Aloysius T. "Al" Kremer, 92, of Largo, FL, formerly of Middletown, OH died Tuesday, November 3, 2015, at Largo Medical Center. He was born in Shelbyville, Indiana on February 4, 1923 to parents Aloysius T. Sr. and Rosa C. (Nauret) Kremer.Al was a member of Holy Family Parish - St. John's Church. He served 3 years in the 5th Air...

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...

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