Current Obituaries

Donald Craig Gardner
Apr 17, 2015
Donald Craig Gardner, 62, of Middletown, died Friday, April 17, 2015, at Hospice of Hamilton. He was born in Middletown, Ohio on July 2, 1952 to parents John Joseph Gardner and Tania (Hagopian) Gardner-Colbertson.Don worked with Neighborhood Housing Services in Hamilton for 15 years. He served in the United States Navy. For several years Don was a referee for many...
William Picard
Apr 16, 2015
William Picard passed away suddenly and unexpectedly at his winter home in Fort White, Florida on April 16, 2015. He was born April 21, 1932 in Fort Kent, Maine. He is survived by his life partner, Nancy A. Cunliffe and his three children, William (AnnMarie) Picard, Liberty Township, Ohio and grandchildren, Connie (Zak) King, great grandchildren, Ryan, Adam and Sara,...
Dr. Robert Flagel
Apr 15, 2015
Dr. Robert Flagel passed away unexpectedly at his home on April 15, 2015, at the age of 75. Dr. Flagel was a life-long resident of Middletown, practicing optometry in town for 50 years. Dr. Flagel is survived by his loving wife of 49 years, Sharon, and his 4 children and 11 grandchildren – his pride and joy: Laurie (Greg Cameron)...

Michael A. Mckenna
Apr 15, 2015
Michael A. McKenna, 69, of Trenton, died Wednesday, April 15, 2015, at Birchwood Care Center. He was born in Marietta, Ohio on July 26, 1945 to parents Walter and Opal (Grasley) McKenna.Michael worked as a technical engineer for 30 years, retiring in 2003 from Crystal Tissue. He loved working on home improvement projects and was an avid reader, especially history....

Kerry L. Mcgraw
Apr 14, 2015
Kerry L. McGraw, 67, of Reynoldsburg, died Tuesday, April 14, 2015, at his residence. He was born in Middletown on February 10, 1948 to parents Eugene V. and Martha Lorraine (Tudor) McGraw.Kerry served as an Avionics Electrician in the United States Navy for 22 years, retiring as Chief Petty Officer. Mr. McGraw is survived by his sons, Nathan V. McGraw...
V.L. Olinger
Apr 14, 2015
V.L. Olinger, 89, of Middletown, died Tuesday, April 14, 2015, at Close To Home. He was born in Pardee, Virginia on September 21, 1925 to parents Ernie and Desi Maude (Arnold) Olinger.V.L. was the owner-operator of Olinger Brick Construction for over 50 years. He served in the United States Army Air Corps during World War II. He was a member...
Victoria S. Cashman-Martin
Apr 13, 2015
Victoria S. Cashman-Martin, 69, of Middletown, died Monday, April 13, 2015, at her residence. She was born in Ashtabula, Ohio on August 16, 1945 to parents John and Loretta (Dispenza) Gentile. Victoria's lifelong career in and service to judicial administration began after earning an M.A. in sociology from St. Louis University. Shortly thereafter she joined in performing pioneering research at...
Josephine L. Capurro
Apr 13, 2015
Josephine L. Capurro, 81, of Delray Beach, Florida, died Monday, April 13, 2015, at Mt. Pleasant Retirement Village in Monroe, Ohio. She was born in Chicago, Illinois on January 26, 1934 to parents Sam and Madeline Chapetta.Josephine was a beloved daughter, sister, wife, mother, and friend. She worked as an administrative assistant for many years, ultimately retiring from Motorola in...
James A. Beatty
Apr 9, 2015
James A. Beatty, of Monroe, died Thursday, April 9, 2015, after a brief illness, at the age of 86. He was born in Wheeling, West Virginia on September 13, 1928 to parents Harry J. and Virginia (Younginger) Beatty.Jim graduated from Xavier University, Cincinnati. He was a member of Holy Family Parish. He served with the United States Army in Korea....
Pearl D. Hunter
Apr 8, 2015
Pearl D. Hunter, 92, of Gratis Township, died Wednesday, April 8, 2015, at McCullough & Hyde Memorial Hospital. She was born in Franklin on June 23, 1922 to parents Taylor C. and Flora (Egelston) Dennis.Pearl graduated from Franklin High School in 1940. She worked for 5 years in the Warren County Auditor's office, taught ceramics for many years, then worked...
Dorothy H. Dunham
Apr 5, 2015
Dorothy H. Dunham, 93, of Middletown, died Sunday, April 5, 2015, at Garden Manor Retirement Village. She was born in Middletown on July 7, 1921 to parents Frank R. and Myrle S. (Thompson) Hubbard.Dorothy graduated from Middletown High School in 1939 and from the Middletown Hospital School of Nursing in 1943. She served her country as a nurse with the...

Martha C. Barnes
Apr 1, 2015
Martha C. Barnes, 93, of Monroe, died Wednesday, April 1, 2015, at West Chester Hospital. She was born in Middletown on May 4, 1921 to parents Wallace I. and Ada (Weiser) Chamberlain.Mrs. Barnes is survived by her daughter, Betsy (Lee) South; grandchildren, Amanda (Brian) Conley, Samantha Floyd & Adam (Kassie) South; great grandchildren, Keagan Floyd, Grace Ellen Conley, Jack Conley...
David W. Tribbey
Mar 28, 2015
David W. Tribbey, 61, of Monroe, died Saturday, March 28, 2015, at Atrium Medical Center. He was born in Hamilton on January 26, 1954.David worked for Armco/AK Steel for 30 years, retiring in 2003. He loved his family very much and being involved with his grandkids. Mr. Tribbey is survived by his wife of 43 years, Johanna (Bauer) Tribbey; son,...

Karen Sue Johnson
Mar 28, 2015
Karen Sue Johnson, 64, of Monroe, died Saturday, March 28, 2015, at Atrium Medical Center. She was born in Hamilton, Ohio on July 1, 1950 to parents James Andrew and Jannetta Marie (Mottolo) Johnson.Karen worked at Mt. Pleasant Retirement Village in resident activities. Ms. Johnson is survived by her brothers, Larry James Johnson, Bryon Wade Johnson; sisters, Novella (Paul) Pyle,...

Howard Bartlett
Mar 25, 2015
Howard Bartlett, 94, of Monroe, died Wednesday, March 25, 2015, at Mt. Pleasant Retirement Village. He was born in Hazard, Kentucky on October 12, 1920 to parents Alva and Clevie (Sharp) Bartlett.Howard graduated from Eastern Kentucky University in 1948 with a degree in Industrial Arts and Physical Education. He worked as a teacher, having taught at M.C. Napier High School...
Sara Elizabeth Combs
Mar 21, 2015
Sara Elizabeth Combs, 97, of Middletown, died Saturday, March 21, 2015, at home. She was born in Winchester, Kentucky on March 27, 1917 to parents William F. and Margaret (Dennis) Barnett.Sara, along with her husband Kenneth, was owner/operator of Kenny's Carry Out in Blue Ball for several years. She was dearly loved by her family and with her passing our...
Ann Slezak
Mar 20, 2015
Long-time Middletown restaurateur and caterer Ann Slezak, 94, passed away Friday March 20, at Atrium Medical Center following a brief illness. She and her late husband, Victor, opened The Clock Restaurant on Tytus Avenue in 1947. She continued to operate the well-known eatery and catering service after his death in 1983, working until she closed its doors in 2002. The...
William 'Bill' Tucker
Mar 15, 2015
William M. "Bill" Tucker, 76, of Dunnellon, FL, died Sunday, March 15, 2015, at Seven Rivers Regional Medical Center. He was born in Middletown, Ohio on January 7, 1939 to parents William M. and Ruby B. (Hedger) Tucker.Bill worked for AK Steel for 28 years, 25 of those years in the Coke Plant. He took great pride in his 1985...
Suzanne M. Isroff
Mar 15, 2015
Suzanne M. Isroff, 72, of Middletown, died Sunday, March 15, 2015, at her residence. She was born in Ashtabula, Ohio on May 26, 1942 to parents William and Evelyn (Carper) Regner.Suzanne graduated from Centenary College in New Jersey and was second runner-up in the Miss Ohio pageant in 1960. She was owner & operator of Tan All Over Tanning Salon,...
Thomas Howard Saylor, Jr.
Mar 14, 2015
Thomas Howard Saylor, Jr., 34, of Carlisle, died Saturday, March 14, 2015, at Atrium Medical Center in the presence of his family. He was born in Middletown on May 8, 1980. Thomas worked as a welder for Buckeye Fabricating. He was an avid fisherman and volunteered at Triangle Lake. He also loved coaching his son's football team and was always...