Obituaries

Caleb Allen Belongia

Caleb Allen Belongia

Sep 19, 2019

Caleb Allen Belongia, age 25, of Eaton, OH passed away on Thursday, September 19, 2019. He was born January 17, 1994 in Dayton, OH. Caleb was a 2012 graduate of Eaton High School and MVCTC; he continued his education and training at Sinclair College in Dayton. He was currently employed at American Lighting and Signalization in Dayton. Caleb was an...

Linda Elaine Jones

Linda Elaine Jones

Sep 9, 2019

Linda Elaine Jones (Gottshall), 78, born September 20, 1940 passed away on Monday, September 9, 2019 at her home on Lake Lagengren. Her fight was strong against the cancer, but with the support of family, friends and hospice, she is now at peace. Linda is survived by her husband of 52 years, Donald Jones; son Timothy (Candy) Jones; daughter Bethany...

Nancy Margo Bigham

Nancy Margo Bigham

Sep 8, 2019

Nancy Margo Snyder Bigham, age 81, of New Paris, OH passed away Sunday, September 8, 2019 at Reid Hospital in Richmond, IN. She was born April 12, 1938 in Eldorado, OH to the late Harlan G. and Emma I. (Geeting) Snyder. She is survived by her husband of 61 years, Gale W. Bigham of New Paris; daughters April F. (Bret)...

Kevin Neighbors

Kevin Neighbors

Sep 5, 2019

Kevin Neighbors, age 55, of West Alexandria, OH passed away on Thursday, September 5, 2019.  He was born January 29, 1964 in Dayton, OH to Garnett and Janice Neighbors.  He is survived by his parents Garnett and Janice Neighbors of West Alexandria, OH; sister Gayle (Michael) Back of West Alexandria, OH., a niece; Sara Erber, and 5 nephews; Adam Back,...

Frances L Koons

Frances L Koons

Sep 2, 2019

Frances L. Koons, age 93 of Eaton, OH, passed away Monday, September 2, 2019 at Grandview Hospital in Dayton. She was born June 5, 1926 in Eaton to the late Fayette and Molly (Fleenor) Bourne. She was a member of the Rachel Rebekah Lodge #144, Eaton; member of the Eaton United Church of Christ; and retired from the Parker-Hannifin Corporation...

Marie B. Flora

Marie B. Flora

Aug 30, 2019

Marie B. Flora, age 96, of Eaton, OH passed away on Friday, August 30, 2019 at the Greenbriar Nursing Center in Eaton. She was born July 15, 1923 in Campbellstown, OH to the late Henry and Elsie (Burkhardt) Brandly. She was a longtime Preble County farmer with her husband Bill; and was a member of the Eaton United Church of...

Harold D. Winnale, Jr.

Harold D. Winnale, Jr.

Aug 27, 2019

Harold D. Winnale, Jr., age 76, of Wilmington, OH passed away on Tuesday, August 27, 2019 at Hospice of Dayton.  He was born June 9, 1943 in Cambridge Springs, PA to the late Harold D. Sr and Margaret (Bundy) Winnale.  Harold was a self-taught draftsman, industrial electrician, self-employed tree cutter, and retired from the Air National Guard as a SMSgt...

Shane Michael Spence

Shane Michael Spence

Aug 26, 2019

Shane Michael Spence, age 27, of Eaton, OH passed away on Monday, August 26, 2019 in Nokesville, VA. He was born November 9, 1991 in Richmond, IN. Shane was a 2010 graduate of Eaton High School and MVCTC; he continued his education and training achieving his A & P certification. He previously worked as an aircraft mechanic at the Dayton...

Joyce Shepherd

Joyce Shepherd

Aug 26, 2019

Joyce Shepherd, age 78, of Camden, OH passed away Monday, August 26, 2019 at Hospice of Butler and Warren Counties in Middletown, OH. Joyce enjoyed crosswords, bird watching, outdoors and being a mom. She was a member of the Camden Rebecca Lodge. She was born June 5, 1941 in Germantown, OH to the late Albert and Grace (Walden) Ballinger. In...

Jean Renee Green

Jean Renee Green

Aug 26, 2019

Jean Renee Green, age 47, of Eaton, OH passed away on Monday, August 26, 2019 at Wayne Hospital in Greenville, OH. She was born September 21, 1971 in Richmond, IN to Sandra (Allen) Green and the late James L. Green. She worked at L & M Products in Eaton for many years; enjoyed people and loved to laugh. In addition...

Joy Marie Schul

Joy Marie Schul

Aug 23, 2019

Joy Marie Schul, age 80, of Gratis, OH passed away Friday, August 23, 2019 at her home. Joy Marie Schul was one of God’s precious saints.  Her life’s work was elegantly focused and fulfilled: to love Jesus, to love her husband, and to love her children.  This world was made better because she lived.  She had a marvelous voice and...

Jacquelyn E. Hodapp

Jacquelyn E. Hodapp

Aug 23, 2019

Jacquelyn Abare Lavarnway Hodapp, age 74, of Eaton, OH passed away on Friday, August 23, 2019 at her daughter’s residence in Strongsville, OH. She was born on May 25, 1945 in Malone, NY to the late Berton and Rose Abare. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her grandson Brandon Lavarnway. She is survived by...

Dosha Bowling

Dosha Bowling

Aug 21, 2019

Dosha Bowling, age 60, of Middletown, OH passed away Wednesday, August 21, 2019 at Garden Manor Retirement Home in Middletown, OH.  She was born September 19, 1958 in Wolf Creek, Kentucky to the late Elisha and Nancy (Gabbard) Bowling. “Victory is mine, saith the Lord” are the words Dosha faithfully lived by and her family will forever carry and remember...

Juanita Duffield

Juanita Duffield

Aug 19, 2019

Juanita Duffield, age 89, of New Paris, OH passed away Monday, August 19, 2019 at the Village Green Healthcare Center in Greenville, OH. She was born October 14, 1929 in Kentucky to the late Eugene and Mary Rebecca (Kurtz) LeMay. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband Junior D. Duffield; brother Edward Eugene...

Marilyn Arlene Tyler

Marilyn Arlene Tyler

Aug 19, 2019

Marilyn A. Tyler, age 94, of New Madison, OH went to be with the love of her life, Dale, on August 19, 2019. She was born March 17, 1925 in Jasper Township, Ohio to the late Harry H. and Mamie J. (Chrismer) Miller. Marilyn farmed alongside her husband for many years. She enjoyed sewing, knitting, music and Esther Price candy....

Judith M Burgess

Judith M Burgess

Aug 16, 2019

Judith Marie (Horton) Burgess, of Camden, passed peacefully on August 16, 2019. Born December 3, 1940, she is survived by Don, her husband of 61 years, children Cindi (Chris) Wair, Rebecca (Bill) Rogers, and Andy (Sheila) Burgess. She was preceded in death by her granddaughter Megan Wair and is survived by grandchildren Matthew Wair, Kegan (Samantha) Proeschel, Kaleb (Kayla) Proeschel,...

Ann E. Thompson

Ann E. Thompson

Aug 15, 2019

Ann E. Thompson, age 74, of Richmond, IN passed away on Thursday, August 15, 2019 at the Heritage House in Richmond. She was born July 10, 1945 in Dayton, OH to the late Roy and Betty (Cole) McClellan. Ann was a 1963 graduate of Eaton High School. She was a waitress at the St. Clair Inn in Eaton for many...

Donald Wayne Kilburn

Donald Wayne Kilburn

Aug 9, 2019

DONALD WAYNE KILBURN, age 53 of Middletown, OH., passed away August 9, 2019. He was born in Middletown on July 27,1966 to Asberry and Bonnie (Wright) Kilburn. Donald was a man who never met a stranger and was loved by all. He enjoyed golfing, gardening, landscaping and spending time with his grandbabies. He is survived by his wife, Shannon Kilburn...

Joseph Edward Schiml

Joseph Edward Schiml

Aug 8, 2019

Joseph Edward Schiml, age 84, of Eaton, OH and formerly of West Alexandria, OH passed away Thursday, August 8, 2019 at the Kettering Medical Center.  He was born March 23, 1935 in Dayton, OH to the late Samuel J. and Mayno Schiml.  Joe retired from General Telephone Company; was a member of Visitation BVM Catholic Church in Eaton; and was...

Aaron Paul Wise

Aaron Paul Wise

Aug 4, 2019

Aaron Paul Wise, age 25, of West Liberty, KY and formerly of Eaton, OH passed away on Sunday, August 4, 2019.  He was born September 15, 1993 in Dayton, OH to Dianna (Ferguson) and Harold Wise of Eaton, OH.  Aaron was a 2012 graduate of Miami Valley Career Center.  He was the life of the party; in his own words,...