Obituaries

Larry Hoskins

Larry Hoskins

Jun 4, 2017

HOSKINS, Wayne, age 66, of Eaton, OH. formerly of Somerville, OH. passed away Sunday, June 4, 2017 in Eaton.  He was born in Middletown, OH. on Jan. 20, 1951 to Arthur and Dorothy (Lane) Hoskins.  He was preceded in death by his parents and 2 sisters, Beverly Brannon and Mildred Hoskins.  He is survived by 3 brothers, Darrell (Lori) Hoskins, West Alexandria, OH.,...

Larry K. Ramsey

Larry K. Ramsey

May 31, 2017

Larry Kent Ramsey On May 31, 2017 Larry Kent Ramsey, 71, of Lewisburg, Ohio was asleep in his bed at the Dayton V.A. Hospice Center when he was awakened by a gentle touch on his shoulder. When he opened his eyes an angel was standing by his bedside. The angel bent down and spoke lovingly, “good and faithful servant, you...

Geoge Shelton

Geoge Shelton

May 30, 2017

SHELTON, George, age 79 of West Alexandria, OH. passed away suddenly Tues. at his residence.  He was born in Preble County, OH. on June 20, 1937 to Fred and Marjorie (Leonard) Shelton. He was a graduate of Lanier High School. He worked for 26 ½ years for Dayton Press, then 16  years as sexton for Lanier Township cemeteries, Twin Valley and Fairview...

P.David Eason

P.David Eason

May 27, 2017

Eason, P. David, age 62 of New Lebanon, OH. passed away suddenly Sat. May 27, 2017.  He was born in Knoxville, TN. on Aug. 20, 1954 to John and Grace Eason.  He had worked for RTA as a diesel mechanic for many years. He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Susan Eason, New Lebanon, OH., 2 sons, Davy Eason, Dayton,...

Carl Johnson

Carl Johnson

May 27, 2017

JOHNSON, Carl, age 61, of West Elkton, OH. died Sat. May 27, 2017 at his residence.  He was born in Middletown, OH. on Nov. 14, 1955 to Laban and Pearl (Engle) Johnson.  Mr. Johnson was an U.S. Army veteran.  He had worked as a truck driver and was a master welder.  He is survived by 4 children, Michele (James) Mogford, Torch Lake, MI, Jason...

Frieda Barger

Frieda Barger

May 21, 2017

Barger, Frieda, age 95 of Dayton, OH, formerly of West Alexandria, passed away Sunday, May 21, 2017 in Dayton.  She was born in Webster, NY, on July 17, 1921 to Kenneth and Belle (Ketchum) Allgrunn.  She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 59 years, Fred.  Frieda exuded a sharp sense of humor and was always feisty by nature.  She was an...

Catherine "Kaye" Puvogel

Catherine "Kaye" Puvogel

May 20, 2017

PUVOGEL, Catherine, “Kaye”, age 78  of Eaton, OH., passed away  Sat. May 20, 2017  in Richmond, IN.  She was born in Eaton, OH. on Oct. 19, 1938 to Richard and Bernice (Simmons) Tamplin. She was a graduate of Lanier High School. She married John Martin Puvogel in August of 1956. She attended Miami University and received certification as a substitute teacher. She worked as...

Edward Doench

Edward Doench

May 14, 2017

DOENCH, Edward, G., age 81 of Camden, OH. passed away Sunday, May 14, 2017 in Eaton.  He was born in Middletown, OH. on Aug. 26, 1935 to Edward and Beulah (Spencer) Doench.  He was a graduate of Middletown High School. He had worked for Armco Steel for 35 years. He was formerly a member of the Wayne Township volunteer Fire and Life...

Susanna Box

Susanna Box

May 1, 2017

BOX, Susanna, age 87 of Eaton, OH. passed away Mon. May 1, 2017 in Dayton.  She was born in West Alexandria, OH. on Oct. 13, 1929 to David and Grace (House) Rike.  She is survived by 7 children, Bill (Amy) Shannon, West Alexandria, OH., Kenny Shannon, Eaton, OH., Jim Box, Manchester, KY, Earllene (Marty) Eberharter, Columbus, GA., Loyd (Diane) Box and Marilyn...

Margaret Carr

Margaret Carr

Apr 29, 2017

CARR, Margaret, age 86 of West Alexandria, OH. passed away Sat. April 29, 2017 at her home.  She was born in Jackson County, KY. on Dec. 19, 1930 to Price and Nancy Ellen (Smith) McQueen.  Mrs. Carr had previously worked at Dayton Flexible in Eaton, OH. for 20 years and also 5 years at Eaton Care Center. She was a member of...

James Hora

James Hora

Apr 29, 2017

HORA, James “Jimmy” W., age 96 of Lanier Township, Farmersville, OH, passed away peacefully at his residence after a short illness surrounded by his loving family.  He was born at his parent’s home on Chicken Bristle Road, Jackson Township, Farmersville, OH on August 3, 1920 to the late Eliza Rosa Belle (Goad) and John Adam Hora, Jr. He was a faithful...

Jennifer Hodapp

Jennifer Hodapp

Apr 23, 2017

HODAPP, Jennifer, age 52 of Eaton, OH. passed away Sunday, April 23, 2017 in Richmond, IN.  She was born in Dayton, OH. on Aug. 31, 1964 to Donald and Jacqueline (Chowning) Schleiger.  She had worked at Heartland of Eaton for several years. She had enjoyed reading books, spending time with family and playing with the kids.  She will be missed. She is survived...

Billie PERRY

Billie PERRY

Apr 22, 2017

PERRY, Billie, age 74 of Eaton, OH passed away Saturday, April 22, 2017 in Miamisburg, OH. He was born in Franklin, OH on April 8, 1943 to Leonard and Letha (Brashears) Perry. He worked at Appleton Papers as a water treatment operator. Billie enjoyed life and was always building and making things. He is Survived by his loving wife of...

Barbara Gillette

Barbara Gillette

Apr 18, 2017

GILLETTE, Barbara, age 70 of Gratis, OH. passed away Tues. April 18, 2017 in Kettering.  She was born on Mar. 21, 1947 in Booneville, KY. to Edward and Mable (Combs) Baker.  Her  hobbies included: camping, Gardening and quilting. She was preceded in death by her parents and a son, Gerald Alton Gillette, sister, Shirley Abshear and infant brothers, Morris and Carlos.  She is survived...

Dianne Hamilton

Dianne Hamilton

Apr 17, 2017

HAMILTON, Dianne, age 73 of West Alexandria, OH. passed away Mon. Apr. 17, 2017 in Dayton.  She was born in Dayton on Aug. 19, 1943 to Clarence and Irma (Borkenhagen) Merrick.  She graduated from Fairview High School and worked for DESC as an executive secretary before taking a medical retirement.  She was a member of Salem Lutheran Church, DAR and the West Alexandria...

John "Jerry" Davis

John "Jerry" Davis

Apr 13, 2017

DAVIS, John “Jerry”, passed away April 13, 2017 at the age of 86 years in Celina, OH where he had lived since April of 2009. Born March 8, 1931 in Chauncey, OH. He graduated in 1950 from Toledo Scott High School, entered the Army in 1951, served 10 months in Korea with the 45th Infantry Division, attended OSU in the...

Arthur Lee Campbell, Jr.

Arthur Lee Campbell, Jr.

Apr 8, 2017

Arthur Lee Campbell, Jr., age 93, of Eaton, OH passed away Saturday, April 8, 2017 at the Greenbriar Nursing Center in Eaton. He was born September 24, 1923 in Camden, OH to the late Arthur Lee and Norma Jane (Gift) Campbell, Sr. He was a 1941 graduate of Eaton High School; was a U.S. Navy Veteran who served during WWII;...

Eugene Warner Donson Jr.

Eugene Warner Donson Jr.

Apr 1, 2017

DONSON JR., Eugene W., age 77, of Eaton, OH. died Sat. April 1, 2017 in Richmond.  He was born in Germantown, OH. on Mar. 27, 1940 to Eugene and Alice (Eagle) Donson.  He had retired from Copeland Mfg. in Sidney, OH.  He had also worked for United Aircraft Products and Elano Corporation. He was a member of Primitive Baptist Church.  He is survived by...

Emma I. Snyder

Emma I. Snyder

Mar 24, 2017

Emma I. Snyder, age 101, of Eaton, Ohio, passed away March 24, 2017 at her winter home in Lake Placid, Florida. She was born May 8, 1915 in Darke County, Ohio to the late Albertis and Nancy (Siler) Geeting. She was a 1933 graduate of New Madison High School; was a member of the Eaton Church of the Brethren; and...

Anita Leach

Anita Leach

Mar 17, 2017

Anita Lee Leach, age 82 of Eaton, Ohio, died peacefully Friday, March 17, 2017 surrounded by family. She was born in West Liberty, Kentucky on September 19, 1934. She moved to Ohio with her family in 1942, and she graduated from the former Gratis High School in 1952. Anita retired from Baxter of Eaton in 1996 after 26 years of...