Obituaries

Oct 1, 2012

Charlene J. Kelch, age 78, of Eaton, OH passed away Monday, October 1, 2012 at Vancrest Health Care Center, Eaton, OH after an extended illness. She was born December 22, 1933 in New Bremen, OH to the late Wilbur Herman and Donna (Bartlett) Schroer. She was a graduate of New Bremen High School and a graduate of Lima Memorial Hospital...

Sep 30, 2012

Sharon A. Chandler, age 69, of Richmond, IN and formerly of Eaton, OH passed away Sunday, September 30, 2012 at Reid Hospital, Richmond, IN. She was born March 29, 1943 in Hamilton, OH. She was preceded in death by her husband Lloyd Jones, Sr.; daughter Sheila Lane; adoptive parents Ralph and Faye Dull; and biological father Thurl Golden. She is...

Sep 26, 2012

Robert J. “Rob” Pfister, age 52, of Eaton, OH passed away suddenly Wednesday, September 26, 2012. He was born December 1, 1959 in Dayton, OH. Rob was retired from Delphi Harrison of Dayton, OH. He was preceded in death by his father Robert C. Pfister. He is survived by his mother Joan T. Pfister of Eaton, OH; brother Anthony J....

Sep 22, 2012

WILSON,  Russell, age 90, of Gratis, OH. died Sat. Sept. 22, 2012 in Middletown, OH.  He was born Aug. 5, 1922 in Wolfe County, KY. to William and Mary (Haynes) Wilson.  He was a WWII and Korean War Navy veteran.  He  retired from ARMCO Steel in 1985.  Mr. Wilson was a member of Gratis United Methodist Church and many organizations, including, VFW #3804 of Middletown, Gratis...

Sep 17, 2012

SAUER, Hugh C., age 96, formerly of West Alexandria, OH. died Monday, Sept. 17, 2012 in Eaton.  He was born in West Alexandria on Nov. 30, 1915 to Irvin and Lucy (Pontius) Sauer.  He was a graduate of West Alexandria High School, Ohio State University and Miami University. He was in the Ohio State University Marching Band. He started his education career...

Sep 17, 2012

BAILEY, Betty P., age 59, of Somerville, OH. died Monday, Sept. 17, 2012.  She was born in Florida on March 8, 1953.  She is survived by her husband of 23 years, Harry Bailey, 4 children, Richard Crews, Timothy Crews, both of FL., Lisa Adkins, Mansfield, OH., Amy Hart, Gratis, OH., 2 stepchildren, Roberta Sligar, Ross, OH., Reno Bailey, Eaton,OH., many grandchildren, brothers,...

Sep 16, 2012

Anna Geraldine Dwyer, age 96, of Eaton OH passed away at Vancrest on Sunday, September 16, 2012. She was born February 28, 1916 in Preble County, OH to the late Hawley and Ethel (Lee) Ashworth. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husbands Ivan Stowe, who passed away in 1989, and Norman Dwyer, who passed...

Sep 16, 2012

Betty S. Bowers, age 84, of Eaton, OH, passed away Sunday, September 16, 2012 at Vancrest Health Care Center, Eaton, OH. She was born September 3, 1928 in Little Rock, Arkansas to the late James B. and Evon (Gates) Welborn. Betty farmed for many years with her husband Bill and also worked part-time at Producers Livestock Company in Eaton. She...

Sep 15, 2012

Richard E. Klinger, age 88, of West Manchester, OH, passed away Saturday, September 15, 2012 at Heartland of Greenville. He was born January 12, 1924 in West Alexandria, OH to the late Alva and Susan (Hollenbaugh) Klinger. He was retired from General Motors after 28 years of employment; was a member of the Preble County Harness Horseman’s Association; he enjoyed...

Sep 11, 2012

A. Pauline Lynch, age 84, of Eaton, OH, passed away Tuesday, September 11, 2012 at Reid Hospital, Richmond, IN. She was born January 2, 1928 in Eaton, OH to the late Paul James and Maria A. (Snyder) Campbell. Pauline was a longtime Preble County farmer, starting with her father as a young woman and continuing to farm with her husband...

Sep 8, 2012

Betty L. Rose, age 89, of Eaton, OH passed away suddenly on Saturday, September 8, 2012. She was born February 9, 1923 in Preble County, OH to the late Neal and Emma May (Shields) Geeting. Betty was a member of the Eaton Church of the Brethren. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband’s James...

Sep 3, 2012

TOLER, James, age 63 of Wilmington, OH. died Mon. Sept. 3, 2012 at his residence.  He was born Aug. 17, 1949 to Harrison and Gladys (Campbell) Toler.  He was a graduate of Preble Shawnee High School and had worked many years for Jackson Cable.  He is survived by his wife of 38 years, Marilyn (Ruxer) Toler, of Wilmington, OH., son, Todd Ruxer, Knoxville,...

Sep 2, 2012

WILSON, Emma J., age 90, of Gratis, OH. died suddenly Sun. Sept. 2, 2012.  She was born Feb. 23, 1922 in Harlan County, KY. to Logan and Sarah (Shell) Lewis. She was a past member of the Rebekah Lodge   and a member of Gratis United Methodist Church.  She is survived by her of husband of 67 years, Russell Wilson, son, Pastor David...

Aug 30, 2012

PUVOGEL, John, age 76 of Eaton, OH died Thurs. Aug. 30, 2012 at Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton. He was born in West Alexandria, OH on Oct. 9, 1935 to Herman and Wanda (Weaver) Puvogel. John was a 1953 graduate of West Alexandria High school, following which he received his electrical engineering degree from University of Dayton. He worked for...

Aug 22, 2012

Hueston “Chuck” Turner, age 73, of West Alexandria, OH, passed away Wednesday, August 22, 2012 at his residence. He was born December 19, 1938 in Jabez, KY to the late Marvin Ezra and Orpha Edith (Wilson) Turner. Chuck retired as an Electrician with 30 years of employment from the Local #82 I.B.E.W; and he was a member of the Eaton...

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

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...