Obituaries

Ernest C. Venable

Ernest C. Venable

Jul 5, 2015

Ernest C. Venable, age 88, of Eaton, OH, passed away Sunday, July 5, 2015 at Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton, OH. He was born February 10, 1927 in Pebworth, KY to the late James Matt and Verlie (Reynolds) Venable. Ernest was a U.S. Army Veteran who served at sea during WWII in the Army Transportation Corp.; he was commissioned a...

Levi Burgan

Levi Burgan

Jun 29, 2015

Levi Burgan, age 36, of Lewisburg, OH, passed away suddenly on Monday, June 29, 2015. He was born June 19, 1979 in Dayton to Carolyn (Bailey) Burgan and the late Donald R. Burgan. Levi loved sports, working on cars, nature and being outdoors. He is survived by his mother Carolyn Burgan of Lewisburg; sister and brother-in-law Brooke and Eric Hoffman...

Melinda S. Pendergraft

Melinda S. Pendergraft

Jun 28, 2015

Melinda S. Pendergraft, age 49, of West Alexandria, OH, passed away on Sunday, June 28, 2015 at her residence. She was born May 22, 1966 in Dayton, OH. She was a 1984 graduate of Twin Valley South School; was formerly employed at Emery Worldwide Airlines and recently at Silfex (formerly known as Bullen) in Eaton; was a member of the...

Marvin E. Gilley

Marvin E. Gilley

Jun 27, 2015

Marvin E. Gilley, age 83, of West Manchester, OH, passed away Saturday, June 27, 2015 at St. Francis Hospital, Indianapolis, IN. He was born August 14, 1931 in Middletown, OH. Marvin was a dedicated family man and loyal friend to many, who served his community as a volunteer firefighter for many years and village councilman. He was a member of...

Shirley A Moberly

Shirley A Moberly

Jun 27, 2015

Shirley A. Moberly, age 77, of West Alexandria, OH, passed away on Saturday, June 27, 2015 at the Kettering Medical Center. She was born September 23, 1937 in Hamilton, OH to the late Elgar and Beulah (Statzer) Maxel. She was a 1955 graduate of Eaton High School. She enjoyed reading, crocheting and sewing. Prior to moving back to Ohio the...

Carolyn Lee Trunck

Carolyn Lee Trunck

Jun 23, 2015

Carolyn L. (Myers) Richardson Trunck, age 73, of Eaton, OH, passed away on Tuesday, June 23, 2015 at Grandview Hospital, Dayton, OH. She was born May 28, 1942 in Dayton to the late Paul C. and Ruby Irene (Yost) Myers. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband Joe Trunck. She is survived by...

Larry M Honshul

Larry M Honshul

Jun 21, 2015

HONSHUL, Larry M., age 65 of West Alexandria, OH. died Sun. June 21, 2015 in Dayton.  He was born in Rogers, KY. on Dec. 29, 1949 to H.C. and Flossie Honshul.  He was a graduate of Stivers High School and was a veteran of the U.S. Army.  He worked as a truck driver.  He is survived by his wife of 28 years, Loretta (Isaacs)...

David Leroy Hawley

David Leroy Hawley

Jun 18, 2015

HAWLEY, David L., age 71 of Eaton, OH. passed away Thurs. June 18, 2015 in Richmond. He was born in West Alexandria, OH. on May 22, 1944 to Clifford and Ethel (Askins) Hawley. David was a graduate of West Alexandria High School. He was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps and had served in Vietnam. He was the owner...

Steven C. Lawson

Steven C. Lawson

Jun 15, 2015

Steven C. Lawson, age 58, of New Paris, OH, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, June 15, 2015 at his residence. He was born June 8, 1957 in Clarksville, OH to the late Garvin and Betty Lawson. Steve was a delivery driver for the Palladium Item Newspaper for over 20 years. He is survived by his sister Margaret Jordan of Florida;...

Bernice Alcorn

Bernice Alcorn

Jun 8, 2015

ALCORN, Bernice W. (Tolson), age 79 of Franklin, OH. died Mon. June 8, 2015 in Eaton.  She was born in Campton, KY. on Dec. 20, 1935 to Rainey and Beatrice (Ledford) Tolson.  She is survived by 4 children, Angela (Carson) Dalton, Germantown, OH., Ken (Tracy) Brannon, W. Alexandria, OH., Gail Ditty, W. Manchester, Rick Tolson, Hamilton, OH., 8 grandchildren, Danny (Theresa) Miller,...

Leal Edwin Balon

Leal Edwin Balon

Jun 8, 2015

BALON, Leal E. Sr., age 78 of Gratis Township, died Mon. June 8, 2015 at his residence.  He was born in Middletown, OH. on June 2, 1937 to Scott E. and Dorothy (Rogers) Balon.  He was a graduate of Franklin High School.  Mr. Balon was a self-employed carpenter.  He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Nancy Balon,  4 children, Leal E. Balon Jr....

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,...