All Tributes - Middletown, OH. 

Ernst, Sandy, 65 of Middletown, Ohio passed away Monday, August 8, 2022 at Hospice of Butler/Warren Co. She was born on May 20, 1957 in Cincinnati, OH to Mitchell and Virginia (Black) Davidson. Sandy worked in clerical and poll operations for the Butler Co. Board of Elections and was a member of the Elk Creek Baptist Church. She loved listening to and singing gospel music and once sang with the Billy Graham Choir. Sandy also loved baking, gardening and raising horses, but her pride and joy...

Leon Edward Geisler, 76 of Middletown passed away at his residence on Wednesday, August 3, 2022. He was born on December 2, 1945 in Middletown to Stanley Emmerson and Lucille Margaret (Holiday) Geisler. Lee retired as a mechanic/millwright from G.E. He was a former Flight Mechanic for the U.S. Air Force, where he served our country from 1965-1970. He was a member of the American Legion Post # 218, the Elk’s Lodge # 6475 and a past member of the Moose Lodge # 501. He enjoyed spending...

Lora Marie Mattox, age 52 of Middletown, Ohio passed away Wednesday, August 3, 2022. She was born May 1, 1970 to Charles Gray and Marion Jeanette Bishop Taylor, in Middletown, Ohio. Lora’s love of music carried her through many years of a debilitating illness. She is survived by her daughters; Taylor Mattox and Mackenzie (Max) Mattox Pickett, grandson; Colton, mother, Marion Taylor; siblings; Pam (Karl) Knake, Chuck (Brenda) Taylor, Terri Simon, sister-in-law; Shirley Taylor and numerous...

Richard Allen Rush, age 90 of Middletown, Ohio passed at home on Saturday, July 30, 2022. He was born November 18, 1931 in Evansville, Indiana. He was the son of Adrian and Lorene Ida Mynhier Rush. He was employed at Armco as a Supervisor in the shipping department. He retired after 37 years of service. Richard married Louise Lolli the love of his life in 1951. He was member of the Old Man Coffee Club. Richard is survived by his children; Maria (David) Combs, Richard Rush, Jr., Beverly...

Barsha Ann Davis, 83 of Hamilton,Ohio returned home to the Lord Monday, July 25, 2022. She was born April 16, 1939 in Ashland, Kentucky. She was happily married to Robert (Bob) Davis for 31 years. Barsha and Bob drew much happiness from inspiring youth through their leadership in 4H. Barsha also loved obedience training and showing dogs. She was a dedicated hard worker. Retiring after 34 years from Armco. She also worked at Weatherwax Golf Course and Sportsman's Paradise Fishing Lakes....

Dean Henry Lander, age 89 of Monroe, Ohio passed away Friday, July 22, 2022. He was born December 11, 1932 in Wayland, New York, the son of Carl and Harriet Amesbury Lander. Dean joined the Air Force after High School in 1950. He served at Lockborne Air Force Base during the Korean War. After meeting the love of his life at a USO Dance; he married Charlotte Murphy on September 17, 1955. Dean graduated from Rochester Institute of Technology in 1961 with a Bachelor’s in Engineering. He was...

Janice Lawwill, age 80, of Middletown, passed away surrounded by her family on Thursday, July 21, 2022. She was born on January 27, 1942 to Clarence and Ada (Blaylock) Gill. Growing up, she always kept her brain sharp and loved to work with numbers. She worked as a bookkeeper for Walter Stevens and was very good at it. She retired from there in 2016. Janice is survived by her daughters, Dora (Jerry) Stephenson and Diana (Norm) Hurwitz; grandchildren, Michael (Veronica) Creekbaum, Jacob...

Naomi “Ruth” Bone, age 87, of Middletown passed away on Thursday, July 21, 2022. She was born May 21, 1935 to John Hugh and Irene (Ebert) Kirk. Ruth was a very well-rounded lady who worked in Real Estate, but was a manager for a taxi company, laundromat, and arcade manager through the years. However, what she loved doing the most was being a mother and a wife. She was married for 68 years to the love of her life, Carless Bone. She is survived by her husband, son, Wesley Wayne (Wanda...

Lois Ann Farmer, age 83 of Middletown, Ohio passed away on July 17, 2022. She was born on October 3, 1938 in Grayson, Kentucky to James and Edna Mae (Geary) Woodcock. She was employed at Wal-Mart, still being employed at the time of her death. Lois loved to can and quilt. It was such a blessing to her to work in the fabric department. She so loved her dogs! Lois is survived by her son; Cliff Woodcock, grandchildren; Missy (Todd Flesch) Syx, Chad (Lashawne) Woodcock, Shannon Woodcock, her...

Gerald L. “Jerry” Velde, 79 of Middletown passed away on July 14, 2022 at his residence. He was born on December 17, 1942 in Middletown to Joseph & Helen (Robinson) Velde. Jerry served our country serving in the U.S. Army during Vietnam from 1967-1968, where he received a Purple Heart. He worked for AK Steel for over 30 years as a Uke Driver, retiring in 2003. He was a former Volunteer Fireman for the Excello Fire Dept. and then Lesourdsville Lake Fire Dept. Jerry is survived...