Obituaries

Aug 21, 2012

Norman M. “Norm” Kemp, age 76, of Eaton, OH, passed away Tuesday, August 21, 2012 at the Vancrest Health Care Center in Eaton after a courageous battle against Lung Cancer and Alzheimer’s disease. He was born February 28, 1936 in Montgomery County, OH to the late Frank and Thelma (Dillon) Kemp. Norm was employed at NCR in Dayton for 15...

Aug 11, 2012

The Trumpet is Stilled…. Dr. John A. Vosler, 85, Eaton, Ohio, died on Saturday, August 11, 2012 at Reid Hospital, Richmond, IN. He was the third son of Joseph C. Vosler and Edith B. Vosler (Moyer), born on March 30, 1927 in Piqua, Ohio. He graduated in 1945 from Piqua High School where he was prominent in various music activities,...

Aug 9, 2012

Judy Lynn Richison (Juday), age 69, passed away August 9, 2012 at the New Lebanon Care Center, New Lebanon, OH after an extended illness. She was a member of the V.F.W. Post in Camden, OH and previously a member of the V.F.W. Post in Eaton. She was preceded in death by her husband Phillip Richison, who passed away in 1994;...

Aug 8, 2012

Aug 7, 2012

KING,  Doris L., age 77 of Greenville, OH. died Tues. Aug. 7, 2012 in Greenville.  She was born Oct. 22, 1934 in West Alexandria, OH. to Warren and Helen (Johnson) Busch.  She had attended West Alexandria High School.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph King in 2007.  She is survived by her 2 children, Rodney (Linda) King, New Madison, OH. and Bonnie...

Aug 7, 2012

Dorothy “Doe” J. Zarley, age 89, of Eaton, OH passed away Tuesday, August 7, 2012 at her home. She was born December 2, 1922 in Dayton, OH to the late Lee M. and Bendetta M. (Schelper) Wallace. Doe was a member of the Eaton Church of the Brethren, Eaton, OH; was a surgical dental nurse; was on the Lakengren Board...

Aug 7, 2012

AKERS, Ronald L., age 71 of Cassville, MO., died suddenly Tues. Aug. 7, 2012 in Eaton, OH.  He was born Jan. 17, 1941 in Gratis, OH. to Lloyd and Bessie (Lane) Akers.  He was a graduate of Lanier High School and had worked for NCR for 15 years, after which he was self-employed as a carpenter and heavy equipment operator.  He is survived...

Aug 6, 2012

Andy T. Graham, age 54, of Eaton, OH, passed away on Monday, August 6, 2012 after an extended illness. He was born June 23, 1958 in Campton, KY to Taylor “Junior” Graham and Lorena (Vires) Graham. Andy was employed in the Shipping and Receiving Department of Timken Corporation, Eaton, OH for the last 14 years and was a member of...

Aug 3, 2012

Ione Sell Hiestand, age 78, formerly of Eaton, died Friday, August 3, 2012 at Hospice of Dayton. Born on 8/22/33, in Eldorado, Ohio, Ione was the daughter of the late Harold V. Sell (4/4/11- 6/23/03) and Ruth Leach Sell (7/7/11-4/6/05). Ione graduated from Monroe Central High School in 1951 and then attended Miami University, studying English and Journalism. On her...

Jul 31, 2012

Ruthie M. Mynk, age 76, of Eaton, OH passed away Tuesday, July 31, 2012 at the Greenbriar Nursing Center, Eaton, OH. She was born July 11, 1936 in West Alexandria, OH to the late Clem and Gertrude (Heckman) Snyder. Ruthie was a member of the First Southern Baptist Church, Camden, OH. In addition to her parents she was preceded in...

Jul 30, 2012

HAFLE, Herschel W., age 78 of West Alexandria, OH. died Mon. July 30, 2012 in Dayton.  He was born in West Alexandria, OH. on Dec. 4, 1933 to Herschel and Vivian (Hendrickson) Hafle.  He had worked for Parker Mfg. in Lewisburg, OH. for about 44 years.  He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Carol (Hill) Hafle, 4 children, Scott Hafle, Eaton,...

Jul 30, 2012

COX, Jewell McQueen, age 79, of West Alexandria, OH, died Mon. July 30, 2012 in Dayton.  She was born Aug. 17, 1932 in Jackson County, KY. to Carrie McQueen.  She worked many years as a waitress in the Dayton area. She was a member of Eaton First Church of God. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jesse, in 2001.  She is...

Jul 29, 2012

LANGE, William Edward, age 87 of West Alexandria, OH. passed away Sun. July 29, 2012 in Eaton.  He was born March 12, 1925 in Preble County to William E. Lange and Lizzie Peterman Lange at the Lange Family farm on Engle Road in West Alexandria.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 54 years, Jo...

Jul 23, 2012

Janet E. Gates, age 85, of Eldorado, OH, passed away quietly surrounded by her family on Monday, July 23, 2012 at the Greebriar Nursing Center, Eaton, OH. She was born August 29, 1926 in Brookville, OH to the late Verne C. and Nellie V. (Weidel) Phillips. Janet was a 1944 graduate of Brookville High School and a 1947 graduate of...

Jul 18, 2012

William O. “Bill” Morris, age 62, of Eaton, OH passed away Wednesday, July 18, 2012 at the Greenbriar Nursing Center, Eaton, OH. He was born September 13, 1949 in Richmond, IN to Vera M. (Ressler) Morris and the late Paul R. Morris. Bill was a U.S. Army Veteran; he earned an Associate Degree from Miami-Jacobs Business College; retired from Baxter/Cardinal...

Jul 14, 2012

Beth Ellen Sizelove, age 73, of Eaton, OH, passed away Saturday, July 14, 2012. She was born January 10, 1939 in Lewisburg, OH to the late Nevin and Irene (Mills) Houdeshell. She had been employed with Job and Family Services of Preble County for the past 30 years. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by...

Jul 1, 2012

COMBS,  James W., age 85 of Gratis, OH., son of the late Otto Combs & Chelcie (Gabbard) Combs went to be with the Lord on July 1, 2012.  He was born in Middletown, OH. on Sept. 23, 1926.  James worked for Duriron in Dayton, OH. for over 30 years.  He also served in the U.S. Army in Japan during WWII.  He was a member of...

Jun 28, 2012

David Charles Williams David C. Williams, formerly of Preble and Butler Counties, died peacefully in his sleep Thursday, June 28, 2012, at his home near Liberty, Indiana. He was 94 years old. David was born near Fairhaven, Ohio, to Charles L. and Mabel Evans Williams on June 15, 1918, the second of  five children. He graduated from McGuffey High School in...

Jun 28, 2012

Martha Marie Parks, age 84, of Eaton, OH, passed away Thursday, June 28, 2012 at Vancrest of Eaton. She was born May 2, 1928 in Preble County, OH to the late John W. and Florence (Geeting) Brower. Martha was a 1946 graduate of Eaton High School; she and her husband Shorty owned and operated Parks IGA on Aukerman Street from...

Jun 25, 2012

HOFACKER, Lorenz "Bill", age 81 of West Alexandria, OH. died Mon. June 25, 2012 at his residence.  He was born in Lewisburg, OH. on July 11, 1930 to Thurston and Josephine (Christian) Hofacker.  Bill was a U.S. Army veteran, serving from 1952 to 1954.  He had retired from Mike-sell's Potato Chip Company in 1995 after 48 years.  He was a member of Salem Lutheran...