Obituaries

Carolyn S. Schmidt

Carolyn S. Schmidt

Sep 13, 2025

Carolyn S. Schmidt, age 70, of West Alexandria, OH passed away on Saturday, September 13, 2025 at the Greenbriar Nursing Center in Eaton, OH. She was born April 8, 1955 in Farmersville, OH to the late Russell and Harriett (Sparks) O’Ryan. 

Carolyn was a 1974 graduate of Valley View High School; was avid Cleveland Browns, Ohio State Buckeyes and Notre Dame...

Gloria Grace Clay Dalgety

Gloria Grace Clay Dalgety

Sep 13, 2025

Gloria Grace Clay Dalgety, age 97, of Eaton, OH passed away on Saturday, September 13, 2025 at the Greenbriar Nursing Center in Eaton, OH. She was born February 23, 1928 in Cherokee, Iowa to the late Sam and Irma (Scofield) Clay.

Gloria was a 1945 graduate of Clarinda High School in Clarinda, Iowa and earned her bachelor's degree from Oberlin College...

Timothy D. Lanthrop

Timothy D. Lanthrop

Sep 13, 2025

Timothy D. Lanthrop, age 61, of New Paris, OH went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, September 13, 2025. He was born on November 28, 1963 in Dayton, OH to Dale C. Lanthrop and the late Alberta M. Lanthrop.

Tim was preceded in death by his mother, Alberta (Lutz) Lanthrop.

He is survived by his wife Stephanie (Banis) Lanthrop; sons...

Joan M. Gray

Joan M. Gray

Sep 12, 2025

Joan M. Gray, age 96, of Eaton, passed away on Friday, September 12, 2025 at the Willows of Richmond. She was born October 14, 1928 in Richmond to the late Edward and Irene (Skats) Moriarty.

Joan retired from Standard Grocery Store in Richmond and later worked part time at Vancrest Health Care Center and Ameristop both in Eaton. She enjoyed baking...

Judy Ann Noble

Judy Ann Noble

Sep 10, 2025

Judy Ann Noble, age 76 of Tavares, FL passed away on Wednesday, September 10, 2025 in the comfort of her home with her husband by her side. She was born December 15, 1948 in Clarksburg, WV to the late Bernard Golden and Zelda (Cokeley) Hartley. Judy graduated from Northridge High School class of 1966, which she continued to organize reunions...

Conrad G. Yungbliut

Conrad G. Yungbliut

Sep 10, 2025

Conrad George Yungbliut, age 89, of Eaton, OH, passed away Wednesday, September 10, 2025 at Reid Hospital in Richmond. He was born January 27, 1936 in Philadelphia, PA, to the late George and Emma (Konrad) Yungbliut. Conrad was a graduate of Pennington Prep School and Rutgers University. He served in the United States Army from April 1957 to April 1959...

Duane E. Smith

Duane E. Smith

Sep 9, 2025

Duane E. Smith, age 60, of Eaton, OH passed away on Tuesday, September 9, 2025. He was born on July 28, 1965 in Middletown, OH.

Duane graduated from Eaton High School in 1983. He was employed at Neaton Auto Products for nearly 30 years, and most recently worked for Silfex in Eaton. He coached his sons in peewee football, baseball and...

Mary Alice Petry

Mary Alice Petry

Sep 7, 2025

Mary Alice Petry, age 101, passed away on Sunday, September 7, 2025 surrounded by her loving family. She was born November 23, 1923 in Wayne County, IN to the late John B. and Laura (Austerman) Toschlog. Mary Alice was a 1941 graduate of Jefferson School in New Paris; she farmed many years with her husband Daniel and together founded Mulberry...

Galen W. Shump

Galen W. Shump

Sep 6, 2025

Galen W. Shump, age 72, of New Paris, OH passed away Saturday, September 6, 2025 at Reid Health in Richmond, IN. He was born March 4, 1953 in Winchester, IN to the late Howard Galen and Marjorie Ruth (Thompson) Shump. Galen was a member of the Eldorado Baptist Church, where he served as a Trustee and enjoyed cooking for church...

James Douglas Kennedy

James Douglas Kennedy

Sep 6, 2025

James Douglas Kennedy, age 61, of Eaton, OH passed away on Saturday, September 6, 2025 at his residence. He was born April 11, 1964 in Dayton OH. James graduated from Arcanum High School, class of 1983, where he enjoyed playing football. He was an avid fisherman and loved to go to auctions. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge...

Lois Jean Pierce

Lois Jean Pierce

Sep 6, 2025

Lois Jean Pierce, age 84, of Eaton, OH passed away on Saturday, September 6, 2025 at Vancrest Nursing Center in Eaton. She was born August 13, 1941 in Dayton, OH to the late William V. and Elizabeth (Woodall) Kenzik. Lois volunteered at several school districts throughout the years. She worked as a store trained area representative for McDonald’s in Huber...

Marion Jean Seaman

Marion Jean Seaman

Sep 5, 2025

Marion Jean Wetzel Seaman, 92, passed away Friday, September 5, 2025 at Arbor Trace Senior Living in Richmond, Indiana. Jean was born March 11, 1933, in Akron, Ohio, a daughter of the late George E. Wetzel, Sr., and Marion Althea Williams.

Raised in Akron and Portage Lakes, Jean fondly remembered her childhood, telling stories of her love of dance, starting lessons...

Sandra "Sue" Green

Sandra "Sue" Green

Sep 2, 2025

Sandra “Sue” Green, age 79, of Eaton, OH passed away on Tuesday, September 2, 2025. She was born December 18, 1945 in Zanesville, OH to the late Charles and Lydia Allen. Sue was a graduate of New Concord High School in New Concord, OH. She was a member of the New Hope Church and the V.F.W. Auxiliary Post #1108, Richmond,...

Jeffrey T. "Papaw" Gates

Jeffrey T. "Papaw" Gates

Aug 28, 2025

Jeffrey T. Gates, 79, of West Alexandria, Ohio, passed away on Thursday, August 28, 2025, leaving behind a family who will forever miss his stories, jokes, and nights on the patio smoking a stogie.Born May 24, 1946 at Miami Valley Hospital to Adele and James “Bo” Gates, Jeff graduated from Twin Valley South High School in 1964. Shortly after, he...

Sue A. McKee

Sue A. McKee

Aug 24, 2025

Sue A. McKee, age 83, of Eaton, OH passed away on Sunday, August 24, 2025 at Vancrest Health Care Center in Eaton. She was born June 22, 1942 in Pontiac, MI to the late Paul and Hazel (Landsford) Vancil.

Sue was a member of Community Presbyterian Church in Waterford Township, MI. She was a brilliant seamstress, and embroidered high school Letterman’s...

Phyllis Scarff Milliken

Phyllis Scarff Milliken

Aug 21, 2025

Phyllis Scarff Milliken, age 103, of Eaton, Ohio passed away on Thursday, August 21, 2025 at Greenbriar Nursing Center in Eaton. She was born on December 15, 1921 in New Carlisle, Ohio. She was the second of five daughters born to Max M. and Ina S. Scarff. She graduated from Olive Branch High School, New Carlisle, Ohio. Phyllis loved to...

Jeffrey L. Weir

Jeffrey L. Weir

Aug 20, 2025

Jeffrey L. Weir, age 71, of Eaton, OH passed away on Wednesday, August 20, 2025 in the comfort of his home with his family by his side. He was born November 22, 1953 in Richmond, IN. to the late Fred L. and Barbara J. (Kelly) Weir.

Jeff was a graduate of Eaton High School. He was a hard working man; he...

Kristen Marie Cress

Kristen Marie Cress

Aug 19, 2025

Kristen Marie Cress, age 50, of Hamilton, OH passed away on Tuesday, August 19, 2025 surrounded by loving family and friends. She was born on May 8, 1975 in Cincinnati, OH.

She was a General Manager at Golden Corral. She enjoyed reading and listening to Prince, Toby Keith, Connor Maynard, and REO Speedwagon. She loved to watch movies and WWE with...

Wendy Kay Shade

Wendy Kay Shade

Aug 14, 2025

Wendy Kay Shade (Bond) passed away August 14, 2025 at Vancrest Nursing Home in Eaton, Ohio. She was born November 25, 1954 in Harlingen, Texas to Marjorie Schaller.

Wendy is a 1972 graduate of Whitehall Yearling High School in Whitehall, Ohio. She enjoyed working for several manufacturing companies in Brookville, Ohio and Clayton, Ohio. She and her husband, John managed the...

Carol Lee (Sakola-Keefe) Torge

Carol Lee (Sakola-Keefe) Torge

Jul 29, 2025

Carol Lee (Sakola-Keefe) Torge, age 90, of Westerville, OH and formerly of Eaton, OH, passed away on Tuesday, July 29, 2025 at Paramount Senior Living in Westerville, OH. She was born January 26, 1935 in Troy, OH to the late John and Mary Sakola. She was Valedictorian of her graduating class of 1952 at West Alexandria High School. She was...