Obituaries

Melissa M. Grant

Melissa M. Grant

Aug 31, 2022

Melissa M. Grant, age 64, of Eldorado, OH passed away on Wednesday, August 31, 2022 at Reid Health in Richmond, IN.  She was born on February 3, 1958 in Richmond, IN to the late Frederic and Marion Morgan.  She worked as an office manager at the Darke County Engineers Office in Greenville, OH.  In addition to her parents, she was...

Douglas E. Mahler

Douglas E. Mahler

Aug 30, 2022

Douglas E. Mahler, age 50, of Eaton, OH passed away on Tuesday, August 30, 2022 at his residence.  He was born on December 29, 1971 in Fremont, OH.  He was preceded in death by his parents William and Donna Mahler.  Doug is survived by his wife Lara Mahler; children: Codey, Taylour, Ethaen, Shayn, and Hayven; grandchildren: Wyatt and Steven; sister...

Ralph C. Fredericks

Ralph C. Fredericks

Aug 27, 2022

Ralph Christian Fredericks, age 69 of Columbus, Ohio passed away from cancer at Riverside Methodist Hospital on August 27, 2022.  He was born Ralph Leach on February 22, 1953 in Dayton, Ohio to Turney and Wanda Leach.  Ralph graduated from Fairmont East High School in 1971.  In 1977 he graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts from Ohio University.  Ralph...

Thomas Everett Welch

Thomas Everett Welch

Aug 25, 2022

Thomas Everett Welch, age 83, of Lewisburg, OH, passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by loved ones on Thursday, August 25. Tom was born March 6, 1939 to the late Everett and Louise Welch. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and brother. Tom never knew a stranger and was a friend to many.  He was a proud member...

Kenneth H. Caudill

Kenneth H. Caudill

Aug 18, 2022

Kenneth H. Caudill, age 84, of Eaton, OH, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 18, 2022 at his residence.  He was born May 14, 1938 in Argillite, KY to the late Ballard and Anna Caudill.  He was a U.S. Army Veteran; he retired as a Major from the Lebanon Correctional Institution; and was a member of Visitation Catholic Church in...

Scendra Ann Back

Scendra Ann Back

Aug 17, 2022

Scendra Ann Back, age 78, of Gratis, passed away on Wednesday, August 17, 2022 at Hawthorne Glen Senior Living Center in Middletown.  She was born April 22, 1944 in Middletown to the late Estil Felix and Florence Gretchen Duncan.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by brothers Felix Duncan, Brad Duncan and Henry Duncan; and infant...

Sarah "Cathy" Lohrey

Sarah "Cathy" Lohrey

Aug 16, 2022

Sarah "Cathy"  Lohrey, age 70 of Gratis, Ohio passed away after a ten year fight with an auto immune disease that caused kidney failure on August 16, 2022. She was born December 22, 1951 in Dayton, Ohio daughter of the late Russell and Emma Wilson.

 

Cathy was a devoted wife, loving mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. She was...

Ralph R. Douglas

Ralph R. Douglas

Aug 16, 2022

Ralph R. Douglas, age 90, of New Paris, OH passed away Tuesday, August 16, 2022 at his daughter’s residence surrounded by his loving family.  He was born February 1, 1932 in Ecorse, MI to the late Walter and Lula Douglas.  He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather and dear friend to many.  Ralph never knew a stranger and...

Lloyd Robert Cross

Lloyd Robert Cross

Aug 15, 2022

Lloyd Robert Cross, age 94, of Camden, OH passed away peacefully on Monday, August 15, 2022 at his residence.  He was born February 25, 1928 in Bristol, VA to the late Thurman Guy and Dora (Booher) Cross.  Lloyd was a U.S. Army Veteran that served during WWII and a life member of the V.F.W. Post #1577, Camden; and was a...

Richard "Dick" D. Larson

Richard "Dick" D. Larson

Aug 15, 2022

Richard “Dick” D. Larson, age 84, of Somerville, passed away on Monday, August 15, 2022 at Hospice of Butler and Warren Counties.  He was born January 16, 1938 in West Elkton to the late Ellsworth and Mabel Larson.  He was a member of the Odd Fellows Lodge #30 in Gratis; and enjoyed bluegrass music.  He retired from Armco Steel in...

Carroll Orville "C.O."  Ulrich

Carroll Orville "C.O." Ulrich

Aug 14, 2022

Carroll Orville “C.O.” Ulrich, age 90, of Eaton, OH passed away on Sunday, August 14, 2022 at Vancrest of Eaton Health Care Center.  He was born May 16, 1932 in Gratis, OH to the late Orville and Suzie Ulrich.  He played basketball and graduated from Lanier High School; and was a U.S. Army veteran during the Korean War.  He retired...

Kimberly "Kim" R. Watkins

Kimberly "Kim" R. Watkins

Aug 14, 2022

Watkins, Kimberly R. (Kim) age 58, of Eaton, Ohio passed away August 14, 2022 at Fort Hamilton Hospital. She was born May 14, 1964 in Dayton, Ohio. 

She was a loving mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. She graduated from Eaton High school 1982. Kim loved Native American history, doing crafts, and going to garage sales. She enjoyed watching Yellowstone...

James E. Smith

James E. Smith

Aug 13, 2022

James E. Smith, age 61, of Eaton, OH, passed away peacefully at his residence on Saturday, August 13, 2022.  He was an amazing husband and father; loved watching football on Sundays with his son; enjoyed fishing and shooting; and was a giving man that loved his family.  He was preceded in death by his parents James and Linda Smith; maternal...

Kathryn L. Potten

Kathryn L. Potten

Aug 12, 2022

Kathryn L. Potten, age 70, of Morning Sun, OH, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, August 12, 2022.  She is survived by her mother, Eleanor Hacker; her daughters, Lacey Eck and Emily Evans; and her siblings Patricia Follet and Robert Hacker Jr. She is predeceased by her husband, Earl Potten; and her father, Robert Hacker Sr.  Kathryn was an art teacher...

Thurman Dale Hackenbracht

Thurman Dale Hackenbracht

Aug 12, 2022

Thurman Dale Hackenbracht, age 78, of Eaton, Ohio passed away on August 12, 2022 surrounded by his family. He was born March 28,1944 in Coshocton, Ohio to Marion Francis and Winnifred Corinne (Vinsel) Hackenbracht. Thurman spent 13 years as a linotype operator for a variety of newspapers and printers. He also worked for 26 years as a custodian in the...

Steven E. Eck

Steven E. Eck

Aug 11, 2022

Steven E. Eck, age 56, of West Alexandria passed away on Thursday, August 11, 2022 at his residence with all of his loving family by his side.  He was born July 1, 1966 in Dayton, OH to the late Robert “Gene” and Roberta Eck.  Steve was a 1985 graduate of Twin Valley South High School.  He worked for the Ohio...

Rev. Dr. Richard C. North

Rev. Dr. Richard C. North

Aug 8, 2022

Rev. Dr. Richard C. North, age 87, left this world to enter the eternal realm August 8, 2022. He was a resident of Brookhaven Retirement Community in Brookville, Ohio for the past two and a half years. Preceding that, he pastored 56 years, serving many congregations, including 13 years as chaplain of Hill View Retirement Center in Portsmouth, Ohio.  During...

Harlan E. "Eck" Gabbard

Harlan E. "Eck" Gabbard

Aug 7, 2022

Harlan E. “Eck” Gabbard, age 84, of Eaton, OH, passed away on Sunday, August 7, 2022 at Reid Hospital in Richmond, IN.  He was born July 18, 1938 in Red Lion, OH to the late John and Marie Gabbard.  He retired after 36 years of employment from Armco Steel in Middletown.  He enjoyed camping, and was an avid hunter and...

Loren Eugene Shaffer

Loren Eugene Shaffer

Aug 1, 2022

Loren Eugene Shaffer, age 90 of New Paris, OH, passed away on Monday, August 1, 2022 at his residence. He was born May 14, 1932 in New Paris, OH to the late John Shaffer and Mary (Petry) Shaffer.  Loren served in the US Army and served during the Korean conflict.  Loren was a member of Castine Church.  He was preceded...

Patricia "Patty"  Anne Haas

Patricia "Patty" Anne Haas

Jul 31, 2022

Patricia “Patty” Anne Haas & Jonathan “Jon” Michael Haas

Patricia ‘Patty’ Anne Haas, age 66 of West Alexandria, OH, passed away on Sunday, July 31, 2022 in Centerville, OH. She was born August 27, 1955 at WPAFB, OH to Anita (Stahlheber) Deleranko and the late Eugene J. Deleranko.  Patty was a 1973 graduate of Fairborn Park Hills, and earned her...

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