Obituaries

J. Junior Brubaker

J. Junior Brubaker

Nov 30, 2019

J. Junior Brubaker, son of Ezra Benjamin and Orpha Mae (Garber) Brubaker, was born November 12, 1928, in Montgomery County, OH. His parents moved to Preble County while he was a boy and the rest of his life was spent living in Preble Co. He departed this life on November 30, 2019 at the age of 91 years, and 18...

John Allan Moore II

John Allan Moore II

Nov 29, 2019

John A. Moore II “Coach”, age 38, of Richmond, IN passed away on Friday, November 29, 2019 at Reid Hospital in Richmond. He was born July 13, 1981 in Cincinnati, OH. John was a dedicated Michigan fan; he proudly accomplished obtaining his GED recently; was currently a soccer coach for the Optimist Club ECIYSY Select Youth Soccer League; and was...

Michael R. Bell

Michael R. Bell

Nov 28, 2019

Michael R. Bell, age 71, of Eaton, OH passed away Thursday, November 28, 2019 at Kindred Hospital in Dayton, OH. He was born April 4, 1948 in Richmond, IN to Bernadine (Veregge) Bell and the late Robert F. Bell. Mike was a 1966 graduate of Eaton High School and lived all of his life in Preble County; after graduation he...

Lowell R. Marker

Lowell R. Marker

Nov 25, 2019

Lowell R. Marker, age 85, of West Alexandria, OH passed away Monday, November 25, 2019 at his residence.  He was born May 19, 1934 in West Alexandria to the late Walter and Carrie Marker.  He was a 1952 graduate of Twin Valley High School; retired from the Westvaco Company in Eaton; and enjoyed gardening, playing cards, hunting and fishing, bluegrass...

Carolyn Jo Norton-Smith

Carolyn Jo Norton-Smith

Nov 23, 2019

Carolyn Jo Norton-Smith, age 71, of Eaton, OH passed away Saturday, November 23, 2019 at her residence with her loving family by her side. She was born September 4, 1948 in Mt. Pleasant, MI to the late Allen Arthur and Phyllis Mary (Koch) Childs. Carolyn was a graduate of Franklin High School in Livonia, MI and has been a resident...

Paul Dennis "Denny" Arcuragi

Paul Dennis "Denny" Arcuragi

Nov 23, 2019

Paul Dennis “Denny” Arcuragi, age 64, of Camden, OH passed away Saturday, November 23, 2019 at Ft. Hamilton Hospital. He was born July 18, 1955 in Johnstown, PA to Carol Arcuragi and the late Paul Arcuragi. He was a US Navy Veteran; and drove a tow truck in Colorado for many years. In addition to his father, he was also...

Silver Fox

Silver Fox

Nov 21, 2019

Silver Fox, age 69, of New Paris, OH passed away Thursday, November 21, 2019 at his residence. He was born May 27, 1950 in Richmond, IN to the late Leon Goodwin and Evelyn (Lunsford) Witters. He was a graduate of Springfield South High School; was a U.S. Army Veteran who served during the Vietnam War, earning both the Bronze Star...

Benjamin E Randall

Benjamin E Randall

Nov 20, 2019

Benjamin E. Randall, age 44, of Vandalia, OH, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, November 20, 2019 as the result of a car accident. He was born December 22, 1974 in Dayton, OH. He is survived by his parents, Ed and Karla Randall of Vandalia, OH; son Alexander E. Randall of Union, OH; brother Matthew K. Randall of Vandalia, OH; nephews...

Marsha Utley

Marsha Utley

Nov 19, 2019

Marsha Ellen Utley, 66, of West Alexandria OH went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, November 19, at Hospice of Dayton, following a lengthy illness. Marsha was born June 22, 1953 in Dayton Ohio to the late Henry F. Bush and Shirley A. Bush (Adkins). She was a lifelong resident of Preble County and graduated from TVS in West...

Douglas E. Via

Douglas E. Via

Nov 18, 2019

Douglas E. Via, age 50, of Germantown, OH passed away suddenly on Monday, November 18, 2019 at his residence.  He was born October 8, 1969 in Kettering to Joyce (Brown) Via and the late David L. Via, Sr.  He was an avid hunter and fisherman.  He is survived by his mother Joyce Via of Germantown; daughters Adrianna (Kenneth) McWilliams III...

Idris I Daugherty

Idris I Daugherty

Nov 18, 2019

Idris I. Daugherty, age 104, of West Manchester, OH passed away Monday, November 18, 2019 at the Ambassador Health Care Nursing Center in Centerville, IN. She was born September 3, 1915 in Darke County, OH to the late Everie and Versa (Dill) Ketring. Idris was a 1933 graduate of Jefferson High School; and an active member of the Preble County...

John Christopher Clevenger

John Christopher Clevenger

Nov 10, 2019

John Christopher Clevenger, age 57, of Lewisburg, passed away suddenly on Sunday, November 10, 2019 at his residence.  He was born February 25, 1962 in Middletown.  He was member of the International Union of Operating Engineers Local #18, a member of the Middletown Sportsman Club and a lifetime member of the NRA and Ohio Gun Collectors.  John, or Chris as...

Mary A Myers

Mary A Myers

Nov 7, 2019

Mary Anna Michael Myers, age 83, of Eaton, Ohio, passed away Thursday, November 7, 2019. She was born on January 31, 1936 in Eaton. She was preceded in death by her mother Margaret Bennett, father John Michael, brother James Michael, and husband A.C. Myers. She is survived by her son Mark Buchanan; daughter Lisa Crandall; two brothers George Michael and...

John F Melling Jr.

John F Melling Jr.

Nov 6, 2019

John F Melling, Jr., age 71, of Eaton, OH, passed away on Wednesday, November 6, 2019 at Kettering Medical Center. He was born June 23, 1948 in Eaton, OH. He worked as a truck driver for Westvaco for 30 years, Zumstein Trucking for 14 years and Remagen for 6 years. He is survived by his wife, Paula Melling; son Scott...

Daniel "Danny" Lefeld

Daniel "Danny" Lefeld

Nov 3, 2019

Daniel J. “Danny” Lefeld, age 65, of Lewisburg, OH passed away Sunday, November 3, 2019 at his residence. He was born August 12, 1954 in Dayton, OH to the late Glen R. and Joanne (Harlan) Lefeld. He graduated from Carroll High School. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his daughter-in-law Anita Lefeld; and sister...

Virginia "Gayle" Willis

Virginia "Gayle" Willis

Oct 30, 2019

Virginia “Gayle” Willis, age 61, of Union City, OH passed away Wednesday, October 30, 2019 at her residence. She was born on September 17, 1958 in Jacksonville, FL to the late Ronald C. and Judy M. (Mayo) Patrick. She is survived by her husband of 41 years, Donald Jeff Willis of Union City; daughters Brandy (Eric) Green of New Paris...

Geraldine Stumpf

Geraldine Stumpf

Oct 28, 2019

Geraldine Stumpf, age 66, of Lebanon, OH passed away on Monday, October 28, 2019 at her residence. She was born July 25, 1953 in Trenton, NJ to the late Silas Lane and Elsie Turner. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her brother Cecil Lane; and stepfather Tom Turner. She is survived by her daughter...

Saliha Nihal Weathington

Saliha Nihal Weathington

Oct 26, 2019

Saliha Nihal Weathington, age 73, of West Manchester, passed away Saturday, October 26, 2019 at the Brethren Home in Greenville. She was born April 16, 1946 in Istanbul, Turkey to the late Talat and Ruveyde Ilgazli. She is survived by her husband of 49 years, Danny Weathington of West Manchester; children: Tracy (Denise) Weathington of Greenville, Nese Weathington of Brookville,...

Alice Marie Straszheim

Alice Marie Straszheim

Oct 24, 2019

Alice Marie Straszheim, age 82, of Eaton, OH, passed away on Thursday, October 24, 2019 at the Greenbriar Nursing Center in Eaton with her husband and children by her side. She was born June 5, 1937 in Richmond, IN to the late Myron Earl and Helen Irene (Flatter) Pentecost. She was a member of the Campbellstown United Church of Christ,...

Frances Louise Hagwood

Frances Louise Hagwood

Oct 23, 2019

Frances L. Hagwood, age 92, of Eaton, OH passed away Wednesday, October 23, 2019 at the Greenbriar Nursing Center in Eaton. She was born December 13, 1926 in Xenia, OH to the late Harold and Nellie Walker. She was a dedicated member of the Gateway Baptist Church in Eaton. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death...