Obituaries

Kathryn B. Sutton Rathbun

Kathryn B. Sutton Rathbun

Jul 12, 2020

Kathryn B. Sutton Rathbun, 91, of Dayton, died Sunday, July 12, 2020. Kathy and her late husband, Francis "Sut" Sutton, raised six kids in Toledo's Old North End: Susan Sutton Mizer, of Benson, AZ; Noreen Willhelm (Vince McKelvey), of Dayton; Luellen Wilkowski (Craig), of Toledo; Jodie Carpine (Gary), of Cheney, WA; Martin Sutton (Michelle Brenneman), of Hilliard; and Jeannette Kunisch...

Keenan  Austin Lewis

Keenan Austin Lewis

Jul 11, 2020

Keenan Austin Lewis, 25, of Lewisburg, OH, died suddenly at his home on Saturday, July 11, 2020. Born April 23, 1995, he was the son of Chad R. Lewis and Bonnie Ann Huerkamp. For the last 5 years, he had worked as a drywall hanger and was known by all to have a compassionate and loving heart. He is preceded...

David  Eugene Sheard

David Eugene Sheard

Jul 10, 2020

David Eugene Sheard, 71, of Eaton, passed away Friday, July 10, 2020 at his Sugar Valley home. Born February 11, 1949 in Preble County, he was a son of the late John L. and Opal P. (Davis) Sheard. David had worked for many years at Parker Hannifin in Eaton; then at a tire shop in Oklahoma; and as a landscaper...

Donna  G. Hildebrand

Donna G. Hildebrand

Jul 6, 2020

Donna G. Hildebrand, 72, of Brookville and formerly of West Alexandria, passed away at her home on Monday July 6, 2020. Born October 26, 1947, she was the daughter of Jerome and Eva (Williams) Mandell. Donna retired on January 30, 2019 after 25 years with Green Tokai in Brookville. She was a former volunteer with the Victim Witness Program of...

Brenda  K. Morris

Brenda K. Morris

Jul 4, 2020

Brenda K. Morris, 53, of Eaton, OH, passed away Saturday, July 4, 2020 at Grandview Hospital. Born December 21, 1966, she was a daughter of the late Dan and Carol (Miller) Morris. Brenda was a 1984 graduate of Twin Valley South High School. She worked as a sandwich artist at the Subway Restaurant in the Pilot Truck Stop at I-70...

Angela  Lee (Pierson)  Braden

Angela Lee (Pierson) Braden

Jul 3, 2020

Angela Lee (Pierson) Braden, 54, of Xenia, OH, passed away on Friday, July 3, 2020. Born January 25, 1966, she was the eldest of three children born to Ernie and Barb (Frazier) Pierson. She was a 1984 graduate of Vandalia-Butler High School and earned her Bachelors degree in 1989 from Ohio University. Angela had been the owner of The Wright...

Marsha  Lynn O’Dell

Marsha Lynn O’Dell

Jul 2, 2020

Marsha Lynn (Moberly) O'Dell, 59, of Richmond, IN, passed unexpectedly on Thursday, July, 2, 2020 at Reid Hospital in Richmond. Born October 4, 1960 in Richmond, a daughter of Marshall Clyde and Jacqueline (Burns) Moberly. She attended Richmond Community Schools and graduated in 1979 from Northeastern High School in Fountain City. A member of Bethel Chapel Church in Richmond, Marsha...

Felcie  F. Muncie

Felcie F. Muncie

Jun 29, 2020

Felcie F. Muncie, 92, of New Lebanon, OH, passed away peacefully at her home on Monday afternoon, June 29, 2020. Born September 4, 1927 in Cobb Hill, KY, she one of 6 children born to the late Benjamin and Nannie (Patrick) Watson. Felcie retired at age 70 as an inspector for Clifton Uniforms in Eaton. She was a member of...

Adeline  L. Schaeff

Adeline L. Schaeff

Jun 26, 2020

Adeline L. Schaeff, 58, of West Alexandria, OH, passed away peacefully at her home late Saturday night, June 27, 2020. Born November 9, 1961, she was the daughter of the late Samuel and Carol (Kreitzer) Perry. She enjoyed scrap booking, making greeting cards and loved her grandchildren dearly. Adeline is survived by her husband of 36 years Robert A. Scheaff,...

Michael  W. Brooks

Michael W. Brooks

Jun 22, 2020

Michael W. Brooks Age 65, of Dayton, rode his hotrod into the sky, Monday, June 22, 2020. He was born August 26, 1954 in Dayton to his parents Donald William Brooks and Lois Jean (Hartsock) Coppock. Michael was preceded in death by his dad. He is survived by his loving wife of 47 years, Roxane; daughter and son-in-law, Velvet and...

Donald  E. Chappel

Donald E. Chappel

Jun 16, 2020

Donald E. Chappel, 91, of Springboro, OH, passed away Tuesday night, June 16, 2020 at Hospice of Butler and Warren County. Born January 27, 1929 in Kitchel, IN, he was a son of the late Albert and Mary (Hewitt) Chappel. A US Army veteran of the Korean War, Don served from 1951-1953 with the 556th Transportation Heavy Truck Company. He...

Joy  S. Jackson

Joy S. Jackson

Jun 12, 2020

Joy S. (Fortner) Jackson Age 58, of Lewisburg, went to the eternal beach, Friday, June 12, 2020. She was born March 29, 1962 in Dayton, to Wendell and Martha Jane Fortner. Joy was preceded in death by her dad; brother, Denny Fortner; sister Susan Reindel; and father-in-law, Frog Jackson. She is survived by her loving husband of 32 years, Donnie...

Morris  Robert Dinkler

Morris Robert Dinkler

Jun 11, 2020

Morris Robert Dinkler, 93, of New Lebanon, OH, passed away at his home late Thursday evening, June 11, 2020 following a lengthy illness. Born January 20, 1927 in Dayton, he was a son of the late Otto and Pauline D. (Martin) Dinkler. A US Navy veteran of WW II from 1944-1946, Bob served aboard the USS Osage in the Pacific...

Sherry  A. Knox

Sherry A. Knox

Jun 11, 2020

Sherry A. Knox, 65, of Eaton, OH, passed away onThursday morning, June 11, 2020 at her home, following a courageous battle with cancer. Born December 3, 1954 in Corbin, KY, she was one of 11 children born to the late Alex and Katie (Howard) Elliott. Sherry worked as a STNA at Maple Gardens Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Eaton. In...

Edna  M. Klopf

Edna M. Klopf

Jun 9, 2020

Edna M. Klopf, 80, of Eaton, OH, passed away on Tuesday morning, June 9, 2020 at her home. She was born December 19, 1939 in Buffalo, NY. Edna had worked for 10 years at the Speedway store in Eaton. She loved to bake and make candy and was best known to many as the "Pie Lady". She is preceded in...

James  Ronald Ayers

James Ronald Ayers

Jun 4, 2020

James Ronald Ayers, 76, of Eaton, OH, passed away peacefully at his home late Thursday night, June 4, 2020. Born July 27, 1943 in Doniphan, MO, he was the son of the late John J. and Edith (Roy) Ayers. He worked for 32 years as a truck driver before retiring in 1996. Mr. Ayers was a lifelong member, and Elder...

Clifford  D. Smith  Sr.

Clifford D. Smith Sr.

May 29, 2020

Clifford D. Smith, Sr., 74, of West Alexandria, OH, passed away early Friday morning, May 29, 2020. Born March 23, 1946, he was a son of the late Alvin and Lula M. (Cole) Smith. Cliff retired after 30 years with the Maintenance Department of the Inland Division of General Motors Vandalia Plant. He loved nature and his interests included genealogy,...

Dorsey “D” M. Cole

Dorsey “D” M. Cole

May 28, 2020

Dorsey M. "D" Cole, 82, of West Alexandria, OH, went to be with the Lord on Thursday evening, May 28, 2020. Born February 2, 1938 in Livingston, KY, he was the son of Archie and Nannie (Hurley) Cole. He worked for 20+ years as a butcher for Suchers Packing Company in Dayton and later worked as a custodian for Tri-County...

Raymond "Peff" C. Peffly

Raymond "Peff" C. Peffly

May 25, 2020

Peffly, Raymond C. "Peff" Age 80, of New Lebanon, passed away Monday, May 25, 2020. He was born November 1, 1939, he was the son of the late Forest R. and Mary E. (Carter) Peffly. In addition to his parents, Peff was preceded in death by is wife of 49 years, Naomi "Pete" Peffly, daughter, Terry Graham; and grandson, Shawn...

Alberta  Pauline Bartels

Alberta Pauline Bartels

May 22, 2020

Alberta Pauline Bartels, 98, of Eaton, OH went home peacefully to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday May 22, 2020 surrounded by her family. She was born September 26, 1921 in Hamilton, OH to the late Edward and Carrie Beyerlein. Alberta was a 1939 graduate of Fairfield High School. After high school, she met the love of her...