Current Obituaries
William A. Cramer
Jan 12, 2026
William A. "Bill" Cramer, 76, of Middletown, passed away on Monday, January 12, 2026 at Atrium Medical Center, surrounded by his family. He was born in Middletown on August 4, 1949 to parents, Charles W. and Cecilia M. (Lay) Cramer and lived in the area his whole life.
Bill was a Class of 1967 graduate of Fenwick High School and went...
Jennifer L. Helton
Jan 16, 2026
Jennifer Lynn Helton, age 48, of Middletown, passed away on Friday, January 16, 2026, at Atrium Medical Center. She was born in Middletown on March 19, 1977, to Robert A. Helton and Sally A. (Brooks-Helton) Phillabaum.
Jennifer earned her nursing degree from D. Russell Lee in 1998 and worked as a nurse. With a heart for helping others, she later continued...
Patricia S. Beatty
Jan 7, 2026
Patricia Schenk Beatty (nee Gade), age 96, passed away peacefully on January 7 at Mount Pleasant Retirement Village. She was born on March 17,1929 in Middletown to Frieda and William Gade. She graduated from Middletown High School in 1947 and from Christ Hospital School of Nursing in 1950. She was a public health nurse serving the Middletown area from 1952-1957.
On...
Joseph R. Rukavina
Jan 10, 2026
Joseph R. Rukavina 76, of Middletown, died on January, 10, 2026, at home surrounded by his loving family. He was born on December 30th, 1949, in Middletown, Ohio to Joseph F. Rukavina and Geraldine (Mayes) Rukavina.
He married his high school sweetheart, Linda Cox, September 19th, 1970. They had three kids together.
Joseph worked for Armco Steel/ AK Steel from June of...
Paul J. South
Jan 3, 2026
Paul J. South, 67, of Middletown, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, January 3, 2026 at his residence. He was born in Middletown on June 8, 1958, to parents, Roger D. and Barbara (Piedel) South.
Paul worked as a clamp truck operator for Akers Packaging, retiring in 2024 after 46 years with the company. He was a big sports fan and greatly...
Frederica D. Harkrader
Jan 16, 2026
Frederica D. "Freddie" Harkrader, a life-long resident of the Middletown / Hamilton area, passed away on Friday, January 16, 2026 at Provision Living at West Clermont at the age of 100 years. She was born in Cincinnati on June 20, 1925, the youngest of seven children born to parents, Frederick and Marie (Lang) Dittus.
Freddie graduated from Hughs High School. She...
Joseph W. "Jay" Holman Jr.
Jan 3, 2026
Joseph W. “Jay” Holman, Jr., 99, of Middletown, passed away Saturday, January 3, 2026 at his residence, surrounded by the love of his family. He was born in Middletown on February 26, 1926 to parents, Joseph W. Sr. and Lillian (Canter) Holman.
Jay graduated from Middletown High School in 1944 and was a World War II veteran of the United States...
Judith A. Curtis
Dec 13, 2025
Judith (Sabo) Curtis went to her heavenly home on December 13, 2025. She was born in Middletown on June 4, 1939 to parents, Bernard "Bundy" and Inez (Manning) Sabo.
Judy was a life-long resident of Middletown, attending Jefferson and Central grade schools then McKinley Jr. High, where she played clarinet in the band and orchestra. She graduated from Middletown High School...
Larry R. Mann
Jan 18, 2026
Larry R. Mann, 76, of Middletown, passed away on Sunday, January 18, 2026 at Spring Hills Middletown. He was born in Cincinnati on December 20, 1949 to parents, Ansel Ray and Edna (Becraft) Mann.
Larry was a 1968 graduate of Middletown High School and went on to graduate from RETS Technical School. He then began a 33 year career in technical...
Minetta Kay McDaniel
Jan 14, 2026
Minetta Kay McDaniel, 82, of Franklin Township, OH passed away on January 14, 2026, at Optimized Senior Living. She was born on May 1, 1943, in Lewisburg, OH to Robert A. and Wanda M. (Wilson) Butts.
Kay was a 1961 graduate of Northridge High School in Dayton, OH. She worked as a secretary in business and education, and enjoyed her 12...
Patsy C. Sennett
Jan 14, 2026
Patsy Clair Sennett, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away on January 14, 2026, surrounded by loved ones, leaving a legacy of devotion, hard work, generosity, and grace.
Patsy was born on April 3, 1938, in Buckhorn, Kentucky, to Ned White and Sadie Eversole White. The original “coal miner’s daughter,” she was raised in humble circumstances during a...
Phyllis D. Menninger
Jan 12, 2026
Phyllis Dorothy Menninger, 95, of Middletown, OH passed away peacefully on Monday, January 12, 2026. She was born on September 18, 1930 in Mount Healthy, OH to her parents, the late Pleasant Phillips and Matilda Phillips.
Phyllis is survived by one daughter, Marianne (Ted) Dannis; grandchildren, Amy (Shawn) Smith and Jack (Julie) Dannis; great grandchildren, Mackenzie Smith and Gracie Smith.
She loved...
Robert W. Walton
Jan 11, 2026
Robert W. Walton, 63, of Middletown, died on January 11, 2026 at Atrium Medical Center. He was born on May 9, 1962 in Middletown, OH to Bobby F. and Ruth (Alfrey) Walton.
Bob was a member of University Baptist Church for 41 years. He loved and enjoyed spending time with family and friends. Bob could fix anything and loved repairing bicycles...
Arlene K. Selby
Jan 10, 2026
Arlene Katherine Selby, 82, of Middletown, passed away on Saturday, January 10, 2026 at Ohio's Hospice of Butler & Warren Counties, surrounded by the love of her family. She was born in Middletown on July 27, 1943, to parents, Marcellus and Beverly (Roebuck) Andre'.
Arlene was always one to stay busy. She started her work career as a receptionist for Dr....
Michael G. "Mike" Crutchfield
Jan 10, 2026
Michael G. “Mike” Crutchfield, 78 of Monroe, Ohio passed away at his daughter’s residence in Lebanon, Ohio. Mike was born on September 21, 1947 in Dayton, OH to Mark & Donna Crutchfield. He served our country in the U.S. Navy for 3 years. Mike retired from the Butler County Sherriff’s Office, after 10 years of public service in Corrections. He...
Anna L. White
Jan 9, 2026
Anna L. White, 101, of Middletown, passed away at home on Friday, January 9, 2026. She was born in Middletown on March 16, 1924, to parents Walter and Luella A. (Kennel) Sixt, and lived in this area most of her life.
Anna worked in the offices of Shartle Brothers and later for Sears, where she retired from after 25 years with...
Maria Koutsikithis
Jan 8, 2026
Maria Koutsikithis, 90, of Middletown, passed away on Thursday, January 8, 2026 at Wood Glen Alzheimer's Community. She was born in Drama, Greece on August 2, 1935 to parents, Stavros and Anastasia (Hagiapistolou) Dimitriadou.
Maria devoted her time to making a loving home for her family. She loved to cook and bake pastries and especially her homemade bread. She loved needlepointing....
Anna M. White
Jan 7, 2026
Anna M. White, 93, of Trenton, passed away on Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at Hospice of Hamilton. She was born in Middletown on February 2, 1932, one of eight daughters born to parents, Jerry and Anna (Kossa) Stahl. Anna had worked as a clerk for Aeronca.
She loved her family and will be greatly missed by her sons, Richard G. (Rebecca)...
Margaret H. Butler
Jan 4, 2026
Margaret Helen Butler, age 79, of Middletown, Ohio, passed away peacefully in her home on Sunday, January 4, 2026. Margaret was born in Toledo, Ohio, on August 3, 1946, to the late George and Helen M. (Steinhurst) Toth.
Margaret dedicated 34 years of service to Ohio Bell/AT&T, working her way up to the role of design engineer before retiring in 2001....
Kathleen L. Hackett
Dec 31, 2025
Kathleen L. "Kay" Hackett, of Cincinnati, passed away unexpectedly at home on Wednesday, December 31, 2025. She was born in Hudson, Michigan on November 15, 1947 to parents Lawrence and Joyce (Frost) Hackett.
Kay graduated from Bishop Fenwick High School in 1965, received her bachelor's degree in education from Edgecliff College in 1969 and later, earned a master's degree in education...
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