Obituaries

Tammy M. Columbe

Tammy M. Columbe

Jan 25, 2022

Tammy M. Columbe, age 51, of New Lebanon, OH passed away on January 25, 2022. She was born November 5, 1970 in Auburn, Washington to the late David and Linda Stuefen, later in life she gained a second mom named Bonnie Stuefen. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her Nephew Kaden Melton. She is...

Shane R. Elliott

Shane R. Elliott

Jan 24, 2022

Shane R. Elliott, age 40, of Gratis, OH passed away Monday, January 24, 2022 with his children, Caleb James Elliott and Grace Elizabeth Elliott.  Shane  was born October 4, 1981 in Oxford, OH.  Shane was a very devoted father, son, brother, and family member to many.  Shane unconditionally loved his family and supported them all his life.  Shane was a...

Brittani Ann Williamson

Brittani Ann Williamson

Jan 23, 2022

Brittani Ann Williamson, age 39, of West Manchester, OH passed away on Sunday, January 23, 2022 at Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton, OH. She was born August 20, 1982 in Anderson, IN. She was a member of Prices Creek Old German Baptist Brethren Church. She is survived by her husband Brook Williamson of West Manchester; parents Terry and Elizabeth Filbrun...

Madeline Haller

Madeline Haller

Jan 23, 2022

Madeline Haller, age 92, of New Paris, OH passed away Sunday, January 23, 2022 at Reid Hospital in Richmond, IN. She was born June 26, 1929 in Holy Cross, KY to the late Albertus and Pauline Thompson. Madeline was 1946 graduate of Jefferson High School in New Paris. She was a member of St. John’s Catholic Church in New Paris...

John E. Proeschel

John E. Proeschel

Jan 23, 2022

John E. Proeschel, age 64, of Camden, OH passed away on Sunday, January 23, 2022 at his home. He was born January 5, 1958 in Hamilton, OH to the late Paul & Vera Proeschel. John was a lifelong farmer raising dairy cattle, harvesting his fields and tending to his animals. He took great pride in growing quality hay while riding...

Ronald B. Wells

Ronald B. Wells

Jan 22, 2022

Ronald B. Wells, age 78, of Middletown, OH passed away peacefully at the Atrium Medical Center on Saturday, January 22, 2022 due to Parkinson’s complications. He was born July 28, 1943 in Middletown to the late Geraldine Huffman and Earl Wells. Ron proudly served his country in the U.S. Marine Corps during the Vietnam War where he received a Purple...

Anthony W. "Tony" Petry

Anthony W. "Tony" Petry

Jan 22, 2022

Anthony W. “Tony” Petry, age 70, of Camden, OH passed away on Saturday, January 22, 2022 at the University of Cincinnati Medical Center. He was born December 11, 1951 in Hamilton, OH to Mary Alice (Toschlog) Petry and the late Daniel Petry. Tony was a 1970 graduate of Preble Shawnee High School. He was a lifelong member of St. Mary...

Judith Reed

Judith Reed

Jan 21, 2022

Judith (Adams) Reed, daughter of the late Glenn Wise and Marguerite (Nave) Adams, was born in Cincinnati, OH, on October 28, 1939. She passed away peacefully on Friday, January 21, 2022, by the side of her loving husband of 60 years, Dr. M. Douglas Reed of West Chester, OH. Along with him, she is survived and will be greatly missed...

Julia Faye Spitler

Julia Faye Spitler

Jan 20, 2022

Julia Faye Spitler, age 76, of West Alexandria OH passed away on Thursday, January 20, 2022 at Kettering Medical Center in Kettering, OH. She was born March 24, 1945 in Pennington Gap, VA to the late Charles and Marie Black. She enjoyed gardening and sitting on the front porch with her husband Gary. She was a Certified Nursing Assistant for...

Sharon Eileen Leeper

Sharon Eileen Leeper

Jan 17, 2022

Sharon Eileen Leeper, age 79, of Eaton, OH passed away on January 17, 2022. She was born September 23, 1942 in Martins Ferry, OH to Bernard and Hilda (Fry) Finney. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband Frank Leeper Sr.; brothers Carl and Herb Finney; sister Ruth Ulom; granddaughter Daniela Turpin. She is...

Mary Frances Buettner

Mary Frances Buettner

Jan 17, 2022

Mary Frances Buettner, age 82, of New Lebanon, OH passed away on Monday, January 17, 2022 at her residence. She was born on April 17, 1939 in Ingomar, OH to the late John and Edna (Buehner) Cotterman. She was a faithful member of St. John Lutheran Church; was a longtime member of the Dixie Pathfinder Camping Club; and was a...

Robert Carl Menke

Robert Carl Menke

Jan 16, 2022

Robert Carl Menke, age 69, of West Alexandria, died Sunday, January 16, 2022, at Bethesda North Hospital. Born on May 14, 1952, in Dayton, OH, he was the son of the late Paul & Grace (Gilbert) Menke. Bob was a 1970 graduate of Twin Valley South High School. He was baptized and confirmed at St. John Lutheran Church in Enterprise,...

Jason Carl Stegall

Jason Carl Stegall

Jan 15, 2022

Jason Carl Stegall, age 46, of New Paris, OH passed away on Saturday, January 15, 2022 at his home. He was born October 22, 1975 in Richmond, IN to the late Lee and Sandy Stegall. Jason graduated in 1994 from National Trail High School. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his grandparents and father-in-law. Jason...

Dolores E. "Dee" Fisher

Dolores E. "Dee" Fisher

Jan 15, 2022

Dolores E. “Dee” Fisher, age 81, of Greenville, OH, and formerly of Eaton and Union City, OH, passed away on Saturday, January 15, 2022 at Wayne Hospital in Greenville, OH. She was born December 28, 1940 in Dayton, to the late Benjamin C. and Mary L. Fisher. She was U.S. Army Veteran; a member of the Ideal Chapter, O.E.S., Lewisburg;...

Burhel Dean Aukerman

Burhel Dean Aukerman

Jan 14, 2022

Burhel Dean Aukerman, 77, of Lewisburg, Ohio was called home to be with the Lord on Friday, January 14, 2022. After a short two months of declining health and various complications, Dean passed peacefully with his wife and children surrounding him. He was born October 31, 1944 in Eaton, Ohio to the late Ralph and Mildred (Strothman) Aukerman. He attended...

Earl Petry, Jr.

Earl Petry, Jr.

Jan 13, 2022

Earl Petry Jr., age 96, of Dayton, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, January 13, 2022 at Soin Medical Center. He was born August 31, 1925 in Eldorado to the late Earl and Elizabeth (Tabe) Petry, Sr. Earl was a U.S. Army Veteran who served during WWII and a member of the VFW in Centerville; was a member...

Rodney E. Spence

Rodney E. Spence

Jan 10, 2022

Rodney E. Spence, age 65, of Eaton, OH passed away Monday, January 10, 2022 after a lengthy illness. He was born February 22, 1956 in Dayton, OH to Ernest Spence and Gertrude (Davis) Stover. Rodney was a 1974 graduate of Twin Valley South High School. He enjoyed carpentry and anything that involved building. Above all, he loved spending time with...

Barbara Sue Burrowes

Barbara Sue Burrowes

Jan 9, 2022

Barbara Sue Burrowes, age 78, of New Carlisle, OH passed away on January 9, 2022 at Kettering Medical Center. She was born January 13, 1943 in Dayton, OH. She is survived by her husband of 61 years, Thomas E. Burrowes; her children Trish (Todd) McKinney, Thomas (Jan) Burrowes and John (Julie) Burrowes; grandchildren Lauren (Sage) Iacovone, Jordan (Sarah) Burrowes, Lane...

Owen "Buzz" Miller Jr.

Owen "Buzz" Miller Jr.

Jan 8, 2022

Owen “Buzz” Miller Jr., age 100, of West Alexandria, OH passed away Saturday, January 8, 2022 at Forest Park Health Campus in Richmond, IN. He was born April 1, 1921 in Brookville, OH to the late Owen and Blanche Miller, Sr. He was a U.S. Army Veteran who served during WWII for six years, serving in the Solomon Islands and...

Robert E. Geeting

Robert E. Geeting

Jan 7, 2022

Robert E. Geeting, age 83, of Eaton, OH, passed away Friday, January 7, 2022 at Reid Health in Richmond, IN. He was born February 5, 1938 in Eaton, OH to the late John and Edith Geeting. Robert was a 1956 graduate of Eaton High School; he was a member of the Grace Lutheran Church, Eaton, OH, a lifetime farmer in...