Obituaries
William Danny Sperry
Dec 19, 2023
William Danny Sperry, age 74, of West Alexandria, OH passed away on Tuesday, December 19, 2023 at his residence. He was born September 24, 1949 in Dayton, OH to the late James and Lorraine Sperry. Danny retired as an auto body repairman after 40 years of employment. He was a member of the Antique Vintage Radio Club; and enjoyed going...
Rodney B. Wright
Dec 17, 2023
Rodney B. Wright, age 79, passed away on Sunday, December 17, 2023, at Greenbriar of Eaton. He was born Feb 20, 1944, in Wilmington, OH to the late Charles and Mildred (Brackney) Wright. Rodney was a graduate of Eaton High School and NCR computer technology schools. At NCR he was instrumental in developing cutting edge technologies like the LAN and...
Betty J. Barker
Dec 17, 2023
Betty J. Barker, age 91, of Eaton, OH passed away Sunday, December 17, 2023 at Vancrest Health Care Center in Eaton. She was born June 29, 1932 in West Manchester, OH to the late Herbert and Huldah (Mt.Castle) Newman. Betty was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Eaton; past member of the New Paris Eastern Star; and Past...
Martha J. Gabbard
Dec 13, 2023
Martha J. Gabbard, age 84 of Eaton, OH passed away on Wednesday, December 13, 2023 at Hospice of Dayton. She was born May 19, 1939 in Middletown, OH to the late Cleveland and Elizabeth (Hopkins) Wilmot. Martha was a member of the Church of Christ in Eaton, OH; she retired as a school bus driver from Eaton Community Schools; and...
Garnet Pauline Hall
Dec 10, 2023
Garnet “Pauline” Hall, age 90, of Madison Township, OH went to be with the Lord on Sunday, December 10, 2023. She was born October 22, 1933 in Preble County, OH to the late Willard and Zelma (Mattix) Dull. Pauline was a lifetime member of the Gratis United Methodist Church; was a successful Avon Distributor for over 40 years; and enjoyed...
Paula D. Miller
Dec 8, 2023
Paula D. (Blaylock) Miller, age 74, of Eaton, Ohio passed away peacefully on Friday, December 8, 2023. She was born January 17, 1949 in Middletown, Ohio daughter of the late Delores Roberson. In addition to her mother, she was preceded in death by her first husband, Homer Schul; late husband, Jimmy Miller; son, Jason Schul; and brother, John Blaylock. She...
Joan T. Pfister
Dec 6, 2023
Joan T. Pfister, age 91, of Eaton, OH passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, December 6, 2023. She was born August 2, 1932 in Ft. Loramie, OH to the late Herman and Augusta Bornhorst. Joan was a member of Visitation Catholic Church, St. Anne’s Sodality, and Catholic Ladies of Columbia in Ft. Loramie, OH. She volunteered at the Greenbriar...
James W. Baker
Dec 6, 2023
James W. Baker, age 102, of West Alexandria, OH passed away on Wednesday, December 6, 2023 at the Greenbriar Nursing Center in Eaton, OH. He was born December 9, 1920 in Dayton, OH to the late Fred and Margaret (Upton) Baker. He had seven siblings which consisted of five brothers and two sisters. James lived in the city of Dayton,...
Mary Jane Seim
Dec 5, 2023
Mary Jane Seim, age 92 of Eaton, Ohio formerly of Findlay, OH went to be with the Lord on December 5, 2023. She was born on September 27, 1931 in Eaton, OH daughter of the late Willard and Florence Neff. In addition to her parents, Mary Jane was preceded in death by her husband, Karl Seim; and daughter, Linda...
Brian L. Frank
Dec 1, 2023
Brian L. Frank, passed away December 1, 2023 at Hospice of Dayton. Born on September 8, 1965 in Portland, IN to Robert and June (Sheller) Frank. Brian is survived by his parents, sisters Betsy (Richard) McCloud, Belinda Frank and brothers Bret (Karen), Bruce (Michelle) and Brad (Lek) Frank. In addition, he had many beloved nieces, Jorey McCloud and Hannah (Jareth)...
Marlys H. Ratliff
Nov 29, 2023
Marlys H. Ratliff, age 96, has arrived at Heaven's shore. She was a beloved, talented, kind-hearted Norwegian American.
Born of Helga and Edward Hauge, in Ideal Twp, MN, she married Jim Ratliff, in 1942. She worked on their Preble County family farm and at Westvaco, Eaton, OH. Marlys was a accomplished Nordic baker, seamstress, traveler and lover of nature.
Her...
Judith A. "Judi" Betscher
Nov 29, 2023
Judith A. “Judi” Betscher, age 81, of Eaton, OH, passed away Wednesday, November 29, 2023 at Reid Health in Richmond, IN. She was born September 22, 1942 in Richmond, IN to the late Joseph and Iris (Welsh) Jones. She retired from Butler County Human Services after 30 years of employment. She volunteered for the Once Around Shop in Eaton, OH...
Iona Mae Wynkoop
Nov 25, 2023
Iona Mae Wynkoop, age 97, of Eaton, OH passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 25, 2023 at the Greenbriar Nursing Center in Eaton with her loving family by her side. She was born November 17, 1926 in Gratis, OH to the late William Ray and Roxie Mae (Haas) Caplinger. She was a graduate of Lanier High School; was a lifetime...
Leland L. Shaffer
Nov 21, 2023
Leland L. Shaffer, age 87, of Loretto, TN passed away Tuesday, November 21, 2023, at his residence surrounded by family. He was a native of New Paris, OH, retired truck driver with Southern Craft Manufacturing, and a member of Loretto Methodist Church.He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Garnett (Petry) Shaffer; and brothers, Don and Loren Shaffer.He...
Bob D. Patton
Nov 21, 2023
Bob D. Patton, age 87, of New Paris, OH passed away Tuesday, November 21, 2023 at the Greenbriar Healthcare Center in Eaton. He was born January 19, 1936 in Louellen, KY to the late Nolan and Cecil (Parker) Patton. Bob was a member of Go Ministries Church in West Manchester, OH. He had a great love for Coon Hunting and...
Keith E. Hargett
Nov 19, 2023
Keith E. Hargett, age 74, of Eaton, OH passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 19, 2023. He was born September 5, 1949 in Winchester, IN to the late Finley C. and Louise R. (Hart) Hargett. He was a 1967 graduate of Madison High School in Mansfield, OH; was a U.S. Marine Veteran that served during the Vietnam War as a...
Kathleen O'Hara Posey
Nov 17, 2023
Kathleen O'Hara Posey, passed away peacefully with family and friends at her side on November 17, 2023 after her battle with Multiple Myeloma. She is preceded in death by her parents, Janis and Clayton O'Hara.
Kathy is survived by her children Michael (Margarita) Sorah of St. Petersburg, FL, Karen Sorah O'Hara of Daytona Beach, FL, Jason (Amy) Posey, step grandchildren...
Edward John Nare
Nov 16, 2023
Edward John “Ed” “Beeb” Nare, age 73, of Milford, Ohio passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 16th, 2023 with his loving family by his side. He was born October 13th, 1950 in Rockland, Maine to the late Henry “Hank” and Virginia Nare.
Ed was a devoted Husband, Father, Pops, Brother, and Friend. He spent his life dedicated to his...
Barbara Ann Feller
Nov 16, 2023
Barbara Ann (Miracle) Feller, age 85 of Eaton, Ohio passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 16, 2023 at Maple Gardens Nursing Home. She was born August 8, 1938 in Cincinnati, Ohio daughter of the late Edgar Miracle and Juanita Nelson. Barbara was a loving mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. She was a good caregiver to all and would...
Donald Burgess
Nov 15, 2023
Donald Burgess, of Camden, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 15, 2023. Born June 14, 1938, he is survived by his children Cindi (Chris) Wair, Rebecca (Bill) Rogers, and Andy (Sheila) Burgess; grandchildren Matthew Wair, Kegan (Samantha) Proeschel, Kaleb (Bailey) Proeschel, Zachary (Codi) Burgess, Wyatt Burgess and great grandchildren Vincent, Virginia and Rooster Proeschel and Mason, Daniel and Ava Burgess....
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