Obituaries

Cameron Maia Bricker

Cameron Maia Bricker

Jul 27, 2021

Cameron Maia Bricker, age 21, of Eaton, OH passed away on Tuesday, July 27, 2021 at her residence with her loving family by her side.  She was born March 6, 2000 in Findlay, Ohio at Blanchard Valley Hospital.  She was a 2019 graduate of Eaton High School. Cameron was a true Shrek lover and would watch his movies almost every...

Patricia L. Hickman

Patricia L. Hickman

Jul 20, 2021

Patricia L. Hickman, age 74, of Eaton, OH passed away on Tuesday, July 20, 2021 at Vancrest of Eaton Health Care Center.  She was born October 4, 1946 in Middletown, OH to the late Robert and Inez Berry.  She was an active member of the V.F.W. Ladies Auxiliary and Eagles Lodge both in Eaton.  In addition to her parents, she...

Mary Alice Ashworth

Mary Alice Ashworth

Jul 19, 2021

Mary Alice Ashworth, age 100, of New Paris, OH passed away Monday, July 19, 2021 at the Brethren Retirement Community in Greenville, OH. She was born May, 26 1921 in Preble Co., OH to the late George M. and Minnie (Tellis) Fudge. Mary enjoyed gardening, agriculture, and spending time with her family. Mary was a former Trustee of Preble County’s...

Jacob B. Goecke

Jacob B. Goecke

Jul 19, 2021

Jacob B. Goecke, age 27, of West Alexandria, OH passed away on Monday, July 19, 2021.  He was born April 1, 1994 in Dayton, OH.  He was a 2012 graduate of Twin Valley South High School.  He worked as a heavy equipment operator at Wysong Gravel.  He is survived by his son Jaison Goecke of West Alexandria; daughter Annika Goecke...

Dolores J. Hoff

Dolores J. Hoff

Jul 18, 2021

Dolores J. Hoff, age 87, of West Manchester, OH passed away Sunday, July 18, 2021 at her residence.  She was born August 3, 1933 in Brookville, OH.  She graduated from Monroe Central High School in 1951; she was a member of the United Methodist Church in West Manchester; and she worked in accounting and finance for the United States Air...

Robert L. Ott

Robert L. Ott

Jul 15, 2021

Robert L. Ott, age 98, of Eaton, OH passed away on Thursday, July 15, 2021 at Reid Health in Richmond, IN. He was born January 24, 1923 on the Ott Farm six miles north of Eaton, on Monroe Central Road to the late Roy and Nellie (Hapner) Ott.  He graduated from Monroe High School in 1941.  He was a promoter...

Sara Wright

Sara Wright

Jul 14, 2021

Sara Randolph Farish Wright, age 85, died peacefully at home on July 14, 2021. She was born on July 16, 1935 in Bedford IN, to the late William A. Farish and Mary Williams Farish Hill. Sara was a graduate of Union City West Side, Union City, IN and attended Indiana University. She was married for 67 years to the late...

Patrick A. Decker

Patrick A. Decker

Jul 12, 2021

Patrick A. Decker, age 64, of Eaton, OH passed away on Monday, July 12, 2021 at Vancrest of Eaton Health Care Center.  He was born February 25, 1957 in Dayton, OH to the late Donald E. and Lois (Spitler) Decker.  He was a 1975 graduate of Eaton High School; and was a member of the Masonic Lodge in West Alexandria,...

Douglas K. Proctor

Douglas K. Proctor

Jul 9, 2021

Douglas K. Proctor, age 64, of West Alexandria, OH passed away on Friday, July 9, 2021 after a short, but fierce battle with cancer. He was born on November 15, 1956 to Thomas and Pearl Proctor. Douglas married his wife of 23 years, Kathleen Cannode, on November 6, 1997 in Gatlinburg, TN. He was preceded in death by his parents...

Joel F. Wassom

Joel F. Wassom

Jul 6, 2021

Joel F. Wassom, age 80, of West Manchester, OH passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his family on Tuesday, July 6, 2021.  He was born April 8, 1941 in Dekalb, IL to the late Jarvis Pleasant and Lola Lee Wassom.  Joel was a loving husband, father, father-in-law, brother and doting papa to his grandchildren and great grandchildren.  He...

Doris "Dot" Clark

Doris "Dot" Clark

Jul 6, 2021

Doris “Dot” Horine Clark, age 91, of Eaton, OH, died Tuesday, July 6, 2021 at the Beavercreek Health and Rehab Center. Born on April 13, 1930 in Eaton to Alva Baxter and Lousettie Blanche (Deem) Horine in their family home on North Maple Street. Dot was blessed with 11 siblings. There were 6 sisters and 6 brothers and huge happy...

Sandra Ann Chapman

Sandra Ann Chapman

Jul 5, 2021

Sandra Ann Chapman, age 66, of Lewisburg, OH passed away on Monday, July 5, 2021 at Miami Valley Hospital after a lengthy illness.  She was born May 4, 1955 in Panama City, FL to the late Don T. and Beverly Zimmerman.  She was retired from the Riverbend Golf Course in West Carrollton, OH after 25 years as the Lounge Manager. ...

Kimberly A. Shindeldecker

Kimberly A. Shindeldecker

Jul 3, 2021

Kimberly A. Shindeldecker, age 65, of West Alexandria, OH passed away Saturday, July 3, 2021 at her residence. She was born June 29, 1956 in Hamilton, OH to the late Rolland L. and Dorothy Ann Emrick. She retired as a seamstress from Seven Mile Creek; and was a member of the Gratis United Methodist Church. She is survived by her...

Bruce Alan Samuels

Bruce Alan Samuels

Jun 27, 2021

Bruce Alan Samuels, 58, of Richmond, IN, passed peacefully on Sunday, June 27, 2021, at Reid Health after a lengthy illness. Bruce was born May 29, 1963 in Chicago, IL to the late Sam and Donna (Blankenship) Samuels. Bruce graduated from National Trail High School class of 1982. Bruce worked various jobs throughout his lifetime from bartending, Wal-Mart, Transilwrap, and...

Betty Jo Osborn

Betty Jo Osborn

Jun 27, 2021

Betty Jo Osborn, age 62, of Camden, OH passed away Sunday, June 27, 2021 at Kettering Medical Center in Kettering, OH.  She was born December 18, 1958 in Liberty, KY.  She was preceded in death by her father Richard Scherrer in 1984.  She is survived by her husband of 26 years, Kevin Osborn, Sr. of Camden; mother Pearl Fields of...

John D. Gabbard

John D. Gabbard

Jun 27, 2021

John D. Gabbard, age 73, of Gratis, OH passed away Sunday, June 27, 2021 at his niece’s home.  He was born August 28, 1947 in Gratis to the late William and Alpha Gabbard.  John was known to all the kids as “Jelly Belly” and was a member of the Gratis Church of the Brethren.  In addition to his parents, he was...

Sheryl K. Deaton

Sheryl K. Deaton

Jun 20, 2021

Sheryl K. Deaton, age 74, of West Alexandria, OH passed away peacefully on Father’s Day, Sunday, June 20 2021 at his residence. He was born February 10, 1947 in Dayton OH to Omer and Esther Deaton. Sheryl was married to Lila Fisher of Piqua, OH on January 1, 1972.  They were both baptized into the Old German Baptist Brethren Church...

Kenneth W. Moyer, Jr

Kenneth W. Moyer, Jr

Jun 15, 2021

Kenneth W. Moyer Jr., age 78, of Miamisburg, OH went to be with his Lord on Tuesday, June 15, 2021 at Elmcroft of Washington Township Senior Living in Miamisburg.  He was born February 2, 1943 in Greenville, OH to the late Kenneth W. and Alice Moyer Sr.  Kenneth was a 1961 graduate of Arcanum High School.  He was avid collector...

Wayne C. Schroeder

Wayne C. Schroeder

Jun 14, 2021

Wayne C. Schroeder, age 65, of Lewisburg, OH passed away Monday, June 14, 2021 at his residence. He was born June 30, 1955 in Cincinnati, OH.  Wayne grew up on his grandfather’s farm in Cincinnati and graduated from Colerain High School in 1974. He and his wife Pat started farming in Colerain with four calves and started milking, out growing...

Barry E. Routzahn

Barry E. Routzahn

Jun 11, 2021

ROUTZAHN, Barry E. On Friday June 11th, 2021 Barry Routzahn, loving husband, father and poppy passed away at the age of 73.  Barry was born on March 21, 1948 and he lived the majority of his life in Eaton, Ohio. He spent 27 hardworking years for Henny Penny, where he was loved by all his co-workers.  Barry was married to...