Obituaries

Samuel Douglas McLain

Samuel Douglas McLain

Jun 8, 2015

Samuel Douglas McLain, age 78, of Eaton, OH and formerly of Gratis, OH, passed away on Monday, June 08, 2015 at Reid Hospital, Richmond, IN. Sam was a U.S. National Guard Veteran; was a member of the American Legion Post #322, West Alexandria, OH; he retired from Parker-Hannifin Corporation with over 20 years of employment; and he dearly cherished his...

Richard G. "Dick" or "Turtle" Kilmer

Richard G. "Dick" or "Turtle" Kilmer

Jun 5, 2015

Richard G. Dick or Turtle Kilmer, age 82, of Eaton, OH and formerly of West Alexandria, OH, passed away Friday, June 5, 2015 at Good Samaritan Hospital in Dayton. He was born December 19, 1932 in Dayton to the late Ruth Ann (Purnhagan) Burton and Glenn Kilmer. He graduated from Brookville High School and from Sinclair College with an Associates...

Brandon Cross

Brandon Cross

Jun 3, 2015

CROSS, Brandon, age 39 of Eaton, OH. died suddenly Wed. June 3, 2015 in Eaton.  He was born in Dayton on May 16, 1976 to Billy and Susan (Hutchison) Cross.  Brandon was a 1994 graduate of Eaton High School and had worked in construction.  He is survived by his mother and stepfather, Susan and Bobby Lain, son, Dylan Cross, 2 brothers, Ian Cross...

Robert J. Geeding

Robert J. Geeding

Jun 3, 2015

Robert J. Geeding, Sr., age 91, of Eaton, OH, passed away on Wednesday, June 3, 2015 at Grandview Hospital in Dayton. He was born October 14, 1923 in Preble County to the late Adam and Oma Geeding. Bob graduated from Gratis High School in 1941; was a U.S. Air Force Veteran who served during WWII; he retired after 32 years...

Rick  Koeller

Rick Koeller

Jun 1, 2015

Koeller,  Rick, age 61 of West Alexandria, OH. died Mon. June 1, 2015 in Dayton.  He was born in Dayton, OH. on Nov. 7, 1953 to James and Martha (Roach) Koeller.  He was a graduate of Twin Valley South High School and worked as a machinist/tool maker at Dayton Progress.  He is survived by 2 children, Casey (Christina) Koeller, Eaton, OH., Angie (Cory) Webb,...

Gary Lee Utz

Gary Lee Utz

May 28, 2015

Funeral for Gary Lee Utz, 67, of Gadsden, will be held at Rainbow Presbyterian Church Sunday at 5 p.m. Rev. Larry Fuhrman will officiate. Collier-Butler Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Mr. Utz was a native of West Alexandria, Ohio, and a 1965 graduate of Twin Valley South High School.  He was an avid Ohio State Buckeye fan. He attended...

Lizzie Pearl Proctor

Lizzie Pearl Proctor

May 27, 2015

PROCTOR, Lizzie Pearl, age 93 of West Alexandria, OH. died Wed. May 27, 2015 in Eaton.  She was born in Butler County, KY. On June 9, 1921 to Arvilla and Nettie Ann (Arnold) White.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Proctor in 1996.  She is survived by 6 children, Tom Proctor and Doug (Kathy) Proctor, both of West Alexandria, OH.,...

Janis Anne Islamovsky

Janis Anne Islamovsky

May 19, 2015

Janis Anne Islamovsky, age 47, of Eaton, OH, passed away on Tuesday, May 19, 2015 at her residence with her family by her side. She was born November 4, 1967 in Connersville, IN. She was a 1986 graduate of Eaton High School and graduated with a Bachelors Degree from Miami University in 1990. She was a Medical Technologist at McCullough...

Michael A. Ressler

Michael A. Ressler

May 18, 2015

Michael A. Ressler, age 62, of Eaton, OH, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Monday, May 18, 2015 at Reid Hospital, Richmond, IN. He was born December 16, 1952 at Camp Carson in Colorado Springs, CO. He was a truck driver and an avid woodworker. He was preceded in death by his daughter Anna Marie Ressler,...

Gail E. Litton

Gail E. Litton

May 18, 2015

LITTON, Gail E., age 79 of West Alexandria, OH. went to be with the Lord on Mon. May 18, 2015.  She was born in Dayton, OH. on July 10, 1935 to Charles and Charlotte (Long) Ankney.  Gail was a graduate of Fairmont High School and also of Miami Jacobs Business College. She was a member of West Alexandria Community Christian Church.  She is...

Berneda "Jane" Lainhart

Berneda "Jane" Lainhart

May 17, 2015

LAINHART, Berneda “Jane”, age 74 of West Alexandria, OH. died Sunday, May 17, 2015.  She was born in Castine, OH. on May 5, 1941 to Charles and Beulah (Weatherly) Overholts.  She had worked as a nursing assistant at Vancrest Nursing Home for 12 years.  She was preceded in death by her husband, L.D. Lainhart.  She is survived by 2 children, Sue Davis,  West Alexandria, OH.,...

Virginia "Jean" French

Virginia "Jean" French

May 15, 2015

FRENCH, Virginia “Jean”, age 80 of Eaton, OH., formerly of West Alexandria, OH., died Friday, May 15, 2015.  She was born in Dayton, OH. on Aug. 1, 1934 to Elvin and Valeria (Haas) Bullock.  She is survived by her husband of  64   years, Rev. Robert French, Eaton, OH., children, Vicki (Ronald) White, Medway, OH.,  Carol (Robert) Buchwalter, Wooster, OH., Barbara (Ron) Bauman, Eaton, OH.,...

David Howard

David Howard

May 14, 2015

HOWARD, David E., age 75 of  Gratis Township, died Thurs. May 14, 2015 in Fairfield, OH.  He was born in Gratis, OH. on August 3, 1939 to Edwin and Mary Anna (Kitson) Howard.  David had retired from M. Bohlke Veneer in Fairfield before retiring in 2005.  He is survived by 5 sons, Michael (Trisha) Howard, Gratis, OH., Roger (Gail) Howard, OK., Eddie Howard and...

Paul L. Arahood, Jr.

Paul L. Arahood, Jr.

May 9, 2015

Paul L. Arahood, Jr., age 48, of Eaton, OH, passed away suddenly on Saturday, May 09, 2015 due to injuries sustained from a motorcycle accident. He was born April 16, 1967 in Dayton, OH. He was preceded in death by his brother Robert Allen Arahood, who passed away on Sept. 27, 1995. He is survived by his wife of 26...

Michael Steven Tewart

Michael Steven Tewart

May 3, 2015

TEWART, Michael Steven “Mickey”, age 72 of Middletown, OH. passed away peacefully in his home after a long illness on Sun. May 3, 2015.  He has born in Middletown, OH. on Oct. 3, 1942 to Orville and Mildred (Kelley) Tewart.  He was an electrician and member of IBEW Local 648 for 38 years.  He was a member of the Church of Christ.  He was...

James Robert Ashley,

James Robert Ashley,

May 1, 2015

James Robert Ashley, Jr., age 49, of Eaton, OH, passed away on Friday, May 1, 2015 at his residence. He was born October 16, 1965 in Dayton to Sandra Ashley and the late James R. Ashley, Sr. Rob loved being a private pilot; was a member of the Preble Amateur Radio Association; and was an avid gardener, loved farming and...

Leslie A. Brant

Leslie A. Brant

Apr 29, 2015

Leslie A. Brant, age 78, of West Alexandria, OH, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 29, 2015 at her daughters home. She was born June 23, 1936 in Steubenville, OH to the late Ross and Melba McDevitte. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband Charles D. Brant in 1987; granddaughter Tara Montgomery in...

Lucille Morefield

Lucille Morefield

Apr 27, 2015

Lucille Morefield, age 85, of Eaton, OH, passed away on Monday, April 27, 2015 at Reid Hospital in Richmond, IN. She was born July 29, 1929 in Mayville, WI to the late Joseph and Myrtle Reagan. She is survived by her loving and devoted husband Bobby E. Morefield of Eaton, OH; daughter Angelina Giuliani (Jan Jahnke) of Indiana; son Skip...

Mabel Elizabeth Waldren

Mabel Elizabeth Waldren

Apr 26, 2015

Mabel Elizabeth Waldren, age 80, of West Alexandria, OH passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 26, 2015 at her sons residence. She was born on May 29, 1934 in Paris, KY to the late Charles and Julia Wise. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband Robert E. Waldren, Sr. and son Robert E....

Leo L. Gephart

Leo L. Gephart

Apr 15, 2015

Leo L. Gephart, age 85, of Scottsdale, AZ and formerly of Dayton, OH, passed away on Wednesday, April 15, 2015 at his residence in Arizona. He was born December 6, 1929 in Shelby County, OH to the late Lawrence and Iva (Watkins) Gephart. Leo was U.S. Air Force Veteran who served during the Korean War from 1950 to 1954; he...