Current Obituaries
Cyndi L. Amen
Aug 8, 2026
Cyndi L. Amen, 74, of Dayton, Ohio, passed away peacefully on August 8, 2026, after a courageous journey with Parkinson’s disease. Born on August 22, 1951, in South Bend, Indiana, she lived a life marked by music, laughter, faith, and deep devotion to the people she loved.
Cyndi was the daughter of Richard and Delores Moffitt and grew up with a...
Paul D. Hughes
Aug 6, 2026
Paul D. Hughes 99, of Dayton, died on Thursday, August 6, 2026 at Dayton VA Medical Center. He was born on February 4, 1927 to Bert and Golden (Nickell) Hughes.
He was a barber for over 75 years and he proudly served in the United States Navy.
Paul is survived by many loving friends and extended family.
He was preceded in death by...
Mary Ann Yauch
Aug 5, 2026
Mary Ann (Marchetti) Yauch, 92, passed away on August 5, 2026, spending her final days with all of her family by her side. She was born on October 30, 1933, a first-generation American, the daughter of Italian immigrants Nicola and Maria Rosa Marchetti.
She was preceded in death by her parents, and her brothers, Achille, Amedea, and Anthony Marchetti. This was...
Carolyn J. Howard
Aug 3, 2026
Carolyn J. (Maurer) Howard, passed away on August 3, 2026 at age 79. Born in 1947 in Middletown, OH she was preceded in death by her parents Dr. S. Frederic and Ruth Catherine (Markert) Maurer.
She is survived by her brother, William F. Maurer of Peoria, IL; sister, Marcia (Timothy) Brown of Middletown, OH, and many nieces and nephews and great...
Wanda Moody
Aug 3, 2026
Wanda Lee Moody, 94, of Middletown, died on July 31, 2026. She was born on October 7, 1931 in Indianapolis, IN to Ray and Rose Brinson.
She worked at U.S. Shoe Factory in Osgood and Vevay, Indiana. She was a great care taker to many families and those around her. She was known for her love of the Lord.
Wanda is survived...
Teresa Ann Travis
Aug 3, 2026
Teresa Ann Travis, 69, passed away peacefully on August 3, 2026. She was born on September 1, 1956, in Hope Mills, North Carolina, to George Allard Marshall and Marie Ann (Ford) Marshall.
Teresa dedicated many years of her life as a CNA, where she touched the lives of countless patients with her kindness and care. A devoted Baptist, her faith was...
Dolores "Dolly" Niebur
Jul 31, 2026
Dolores “Dolly” Laverne Guhl Niebur, 102, passed away peacefully on July 31, 2026, at Bickford of Middletown. Born May 7, 1924, in Chicago, Illinois, Dolly was the daughter of Arthur C. and Albertine A. Guhl.
Dolly loved life—and she loved people. She was a social butterfly in the very best sense, never met a stranger, and collected friends wherever she went....
Ronald Lee Fondersmith
Jul 27, 2026
Ronald Lee Fondersmith, 81, of Middletown, died on July 27, 2026. He was born on September 23, 1944 in Dayton, OH to Harold Moddie and Mearl Martha (Humbert) Fondersmith.
He was a processing Engineer at AK Steel for 37 years. He enjoyed, golfing, reading and traveling with Mary.
Ronald is survived by his wife of 27 years, Mary (Robson) Fondersmith; daughter, April...
Paulette Hollon
Jul 23, 2026
Paulette Hollon, age 80, of Middletown, Ohio, passed away peacefully at her residence surrounded by her family. She was born March 13, 1946 in Mckeesport, Pennsylvania, and lived in Middletown for 41 years.
She was a mother and homemaker.
Preceding her in death were her parents, Virgil and Virginia B. (Maxwell) Mills; her husband, William U. Steele; one son, William A. Steele;...
Neila Barnes
Jul 22, 2026
Neila Mueller Barnes passed away peacefully at the age of 94 on July 22, 2026 in Monroe, Ohio. A long-time resident of Middletown, Neila and her husband Bruce, who preceded her in death, moved to Ohio Living Mount Pleasant Retirement Community in 2012.
Born November 10, 1931, Neila grew up in Brooklyn, New York, where she attended Public School #152 and...
James P. Reagan
Jul 22, 2026
James P. Reagan, 71, of Liberty Township, died on July 22, 2026 at Christ Hospital. He was born on February 6, 1955 in St. Louis, MO to William J. and Doris L. (Conway) Reagan.
Jim worked for Honeywell Intelligrated as a Strategic Sourcing Director; retiring in 2018. He loved God and people and served in many capacities at questCHURCH including, Safety...
David Anthony Lombard
Jul 21, 2026
David Anthony Lombard, 80, of Middletown, OH passed away on July 21, 2026. David was born on December 24, 1945, in Youngstown, Ohio, to Daniel and Jessie Lombard.
He earned his bachelor’s degree from Denison University and later received a Ph.D. in psychology from Ohio University. After graduating school, David and his wife settled in Centerville, Ohio, where they raised their...
Richard E. Freeman
Jul 19, 2026
Richard E. Freeman, 77, of Middletown, died on July 19, 2026 at Atrium Medical Center. He was born on October 25, 1948 in Hamilton, OH to Chester Earl and Hazel Golden (Nicholas) Freeman.
Richard retired from medical sales and worked part time at Auto Zone for golf money. He loved golf and most of all his family.
Richard is survived by his...
Jana Marie Cavanaugh
Jul 16, 2026
Jana Marie Cavanaugh, 68, of Middletown, OH, died on July 16, 2026. She was born on December 8, 1957 in Hamilton, OH, to Anthony and Florence Fay (Couchman) Agoston.
She attended Lakota High School and then worked for St. John XXIII Catholic School, Target, and Capozzi's Italian Restaurant. Jana loved her 10 grandchildren, Alexis, Kennedy, Karys, Kaiya, Hayden, Jaxson, Emma, Mason,...
Nancy Lee Szturm
Jul 15, 2026
Nancy Lee Szturm, 87, of Middletown, Ohio died on July 15, 2026. She was born on January 4, 1939 in Troy, Ohio to Russell and Charlotte (Trinary) Schipper.
Nancy was a homemaker and former keypunch operator for Hobart Brothers. She loved her 3 Sons and Grandchildren. She enjoyed playing golf and her card club at Wildwood Golf Club in Middletown. She...
Madonna Gasper
Jul 12, 2026
Madonna “Donna” Gasper, 71 of Middletown, passed away on Sunday, July 12, 2026. She was born on August 6, 1954 in Irvine, Kentucky to James & Inez (Risen) Lynch.
Madonna worked as an accountant for many years and later in life began working in various roles, including treasurer and secretary for the Eagles’ Lodge # 3458 in Middletown for over 20...
Lois J. Smith
Jul 4, 2026
Lois J. Smith, 91, of Lebanon, died on July 4, 2026. She was born on August 3, 1934 in Middletown, OH to Clark and Stella (McNabb) Ballard.
After high school, Lois worked for BD Morgan Company until her husband started SK Construction Company where she worked as a secretary for over 10 years. She was a member of West Elkton Methodist...
Brenda Sue Dobrozsi
Jul 3, 2026
Brenda Sue Dobrozsi, 73, of Middletown, died on July 3, 2026 at Atrium Medical Center. She was born on February 15, 1953 in Middletown, OH to Brownlow and Pairlee (Miller) Gay.
She worked for the Manchester Inn and Photo Bug in Middletown and was a partner of Balloon Corner. Brenda enjoyed reading, making ceramics, playing bingo with her sisters, relaxing with...
Catherine Bruggeman
Jun 26, 2026
Catherine Bruggeman, 69, of Middletown, died on June 26, 2026, at Bethesda North Hospital. She was born on October 14, 1956, in Middletown, OH to Jerry and Charlotte (Rowe) Harkrader.
She was a proud Nana to 8 grandchildren.
Catherine is survived by her mother, Charlotte Harkrader Nenni; daughters, Meghan (Glenn) Bruggeman, Amy (Grant) Shova and Emily (Joe) Korfhagen; brothers, Tommy (Lisa) Harkrader,...
Jerry Louis Slama
Jun 25, 2026
Jerry Louis Slama, 89, of Franklin, died on June 25, 2026. Born on September 23, 1936, in Flushing, New York, Jerry was the only child of Louis and Josephine (Hutak) Slama. Raised in Bayside, New York, he was active in Boy Scouts and remained proud of his Czech heritage throughout his life, especially through sharing the family tradition of baking...
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