Obituaries

Robert Byrne

Robert Byrne

Feb 13, 2018

Carl Robert “Bob” Byrne, age 94, of Eaton, OH passed away peacefully Tuesday, February 13, 2018 at Vancrest Nursing Center in Eaton, OH. He was born on June 21, 1923 in Cement City, Michigan to the late David F and Catherine (Deem) Byrne. Bob married Wanda in 1951. They were married for 66 years and had four children; Bobby, Carla,...

Kathryn  Elizabeth Lindloff

Kathryn Elizabeth Lindloff

Feb 12, 2018

LINDLOFF, Kathryn E. , age 93 of West Alexandria, OH. died Monday, Feb. 12, 2018 in Dayton.  She was born in West Alexandria on Dec. 28, 1924 to Lysle and Irene (Benson) Zimmerman.  She was a graduate of West Alexandria High School and attended two years of nurses training before marrying Eugene “Cincy” Lindloff during WWII.  She, along with her husband, Cincy, owned...

Patricia J. Ressler

Patricia J. Ressler

Feb 8, 2018

Patricia J. Ressler, age 86, of Eaton, OH, passed away Thursday, February 8, 2018 at the Vancrest Health Care Center in Eaton. She was born April 25, 1931 in Gratis, OH to the late Everett C. and Anna Marie (Bolten) Mann. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband Kenneth E. Ressler in 2017;...

Frederick Glander

Frederick Glander

Feb 2, 2018

GLANDER, Frederick, R. age, 76 of West Alexandria, OH. passed away Friday, Feb. 2, 2018 at his residence.  He was born in Dayton, OH. on Feb. 22, 1941 to John and Carrie (Ehler) Glander.  He was a graduate of West Alexandria High School and earned a Master’s degree in Chemical Engineering from Ohio State University.  He had worked 45 years as a ceramic...

Norma Jean Kemp

Norma Jean Kemp

Jan 22, 2018

Norma Jean Kemp, age 87, of Eaton, passed away Monday, January 22, 2018 at Vancrest of Eaton Health Care Center. She was born May 3, 1930 in Preble County to the late Emerson and Helen (Meeks) Bishop. She was a 1948 graduate of Eaton High School; was a lifelong member of New Hope United Methodist Church, where she played the...

Dana E. Johnson

Dana E. Johnson

Jan 21, 2018

JOHNSON, Dana E., age 63 of Eaton, OH. formerly of Gratis, died Sunday, Jan. 21, 2018 in Dayton.  He was born on Jan. 6 1955 to Edward and Donna Lee (Coleman) Johnson.  He was a graduate of Preble Shawnee High School and had been an antique dealer in the area.  He is survived by his mother, Donna Lee Johnson, Eaton, OH.,  3 brothers, Tom...

Walter Ray Ayers

Walter Ray Ayers

Jan 20, 2018

Walter Ray Ayers, age 93 of West Manchester, passed away on Saturday January 20, 2018 into the Heavenly gates. He has joined his beloved wife Elizabeth (Betty) Ayers to share eternity. Ray was born September 29, 1924 the son of the late Walter Frank Ayers and Cora (Paxson) Ayers. He is preceded in death by Sisters Louise, Dorothy, Juanita, Ruth...

Jo Ada Stacy

Jo Ada Stacy

Jan 11, 2018

Jo Ada Stacy, age 88, of Eaton, OH passed away Thursday, January 11, 2018 at the Greenbriar Nursing Center in Eaton. She was born May 3, 1929 in Lawrence County, KY to the late John and Ella Mae (Butcher) Van Hoose. She was a member of the Covenant of Peace Church (formerly Full Gospel Temple), Eaton; and she retired from...

L. Jeaniene Duskey

L. Jeaniene Duskey

Jan 8, 2018

Jeaniene Duskey, age 82, of Camden, passed away Monday, January 8, 2018 at McCullough-Hyde Hospital in Oxford. She was born December 27, 1935 in Preble County to the late John and Maeona (Caudill) Phillips. She was former owner of the Camden Hardware Store. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband Richard G. Duskey...

Eugene Douglas Colvin

Eugene Douglas Colvin

Jan 3, 2018

COLVIN, Eugene Douglas, age 96, of Camden, OH. died Jan. 3, 2018 in Middletown.  He was born in Oil Springs, KY.on Oct. 28, 1921 to Forrest and Julia (Blanton) Colvin.  He had worked as a heavy equipment operator for International Union of Operating Engineers Local 18.  He was a WWII Navy Veteran.  He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Betty Colvin, his...

Mary Ellen Brock

Mary Ellen Brock

Jan 1, 2018

BROCK, Mary Ellen (Denlinger), age 88, of Eaton, OH. formerly of West Alexandria, OH. passed away Mon. Jan. 1, 2018 in Eaton.  She was born in Trotwood, OH. on July 31, 1929 to Jonathan and Nellie (Leedy) Denlinger.  She was a graduate of West Alexandria High School and had worked for 27 years driving the school bus for Twin Valley South Schools....

Thomas A Donaldson

Thomas A Donaldson

Jan 1, 2018

DONALDSON, Thomas A., age 67 of West Alexandria, OH. died Mon. Jan. 1, 2018 in Dayton.  He was a quiet, sensitive, artistic, banjo playing, woodworker.  He was born on July 19, 1950 in Trenton, New Jersey.  He always considered Steubenville, OH. his hometown because he moved there when he was 12.  After graduating from Steubenville High School he then graduated from Ohio University in...

H. "Sandy" Bright

H. "Sandy" Bright

Dec 31, 2017

H. “Sandy” Bright, age 72 of New Paris, passed away Sunday, December 31, 2017 at Reid Hospital in Richmond. He was born May 10, 1945 in Campbellstown to the late Chester Bright and Alice (Fultz) Bright Guerin. Sandy was a 1962 graduate of Jackson high school. He served with the Indiana Lions for over 40 years and was a member...

Clarence A. Driver, Jr.

Clarence A. Driver, Jr.

Dec 30, 2017

Clarence A. Driver Jr., age 63, of New Paris, passed away Saturday, December 30, 2017 at Reid Hospital in Richmond. He was born in Richmond on September 14, 1954 to the late Clarence A. and Marjorie (Monroe) Driver, Sr. He was a U.S. Army Veteran; and was a member of the Twin Creek Chapel Church, West Manchester. He also taught...

Sarah Alice Spitler

Sarah Alice Spitler

Dec 27, 2017

SPITLER, Sarah A., age 104 of Eaton, OH. died Wed. Dec. 27, 2017 at her residence.  She was born in Preble County, OH. on Aug. 27, 1913 to Willard and Ruth (Trunck) Andrews.  Sarah was a retired 3rd grade school teacher and taught 26 years in the Dayton area.  She was a member of Delta Theta Tau, Alpha Garden Club, Eaton, OH. Berema...

Kyle Andrew Watkins

Kyle Andrew Watkins

Dec 20, 2017

Watkins, Kyle Andrew, age 27 of Somerville, OH.  passed away Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2017 in Winter Haven, FL. He was born on Dec. 21, 1989 in  Dayton, OH to Claude and Angela (Toler) Watkins. Kyle went to Preble Shawnee Schools and his interests included four-wheeling, fishing, music, especially playing the drums, where he earned his nick name “Happy Feet”, his favorite band...

Genevieve Lucille Trump

Genevieve Lucille Trump

Dec 17, 2017

Genevieve Lucille Trump, age 100, of Eaton and formerly of Eldorado, passed away Sunday, December 17, 2017 at Vancrest Nursing Center in Eaton. She was born October 9, 1917 in Preble County to the late Roy and Nellie (Hapner) Ott. She was a 1936 graduate of Monroe High School where she was crowned the first May Day Queen; was a...

Jason Robert White

Jason Robert White

Dec 8, 2017

Jason Robert White, age 43 of Englewood, OH and formerly of Preble County, passed away suddenly on Friday, December 8, 2017. He was born July 1, 1974 in Greenville, OH to Ronald and Vicki (French) White. Jason was a U.S. Air Force Veteran; graduated from Miami Valley J.V.S. in 1994; and was employed at the TA Truck Stop in Eaton....

Marjorie Leslie

Marjorie Leslie

Dec 6, 2017

LESLIE, Marjorie J., age 91 of Niceville, FL. passed away on Dec. 6, 2017.  She was born on Mar. 28, 1926 in Preble County, OH. to Leroy and Alta (Gilbert) Eson.  She resided in West Alexandria and Eaton, OH. for 71 years before moving to Niceville, FL. in 1997 to live near her daughter and family.  She was preceded in death by her...

Toby Lynn Sandlin

Toby Lynn Sandlin

Nov 26, 2017

Toby Lynn Sandlin, age 58, of Eaton, found the peace she had been searching for on Sunday, November 26, 2017. She was born August 3, 1959 in Dayton to Robert (deceased) and Diane Kasten. She was a graduate of Eaton High School and resided in Eaton her entire life. Toby was a friend to everyone and had a special place...