Obituaries

Wilma  J. Koenig

Wilma J. Koenig

Jul 17, 2017

Wilma J. Koenig, age 70 of West Alexandria, Ohio passed away peacefully Monday evening July 17, 2017 at Hospice of Dayton. Born November 16, 1946 she was a daughter to the late James Boyd & Lora May (Roark) Dorsey. Wilma spent over 28 years driving school buses for Twin Valley South school district. She loved to travel across the country...

Jacob  B. Swank

Jacob B. Swank

Jul 14, 2017

Jacob B. Swank, 32, of West Milton, and formerly of Preble County, passed into eternity on Friday, July 14, 2017. Born January 3, 1985, he was a son of Steven M. "Mike" and Karen S. "Sue" (Singleton) Swank. Jacob was a 2003 graduate of National Trail Hign School and had attended Edison State College. He is survived by parents Mike...

John  Z. Owens  Sr.

John Z. Owens Sr.

Jul 7, 2017

John Z. Owens, Sr. , 68, of New Lebanon, OH, passed away suddenly on Friday, July 7, 2017 at his residence. Born December 28, 1948, he was a son of the late George W. And Denelden E. (Jones) Owens. John retired in 2015 from Franklin Iron & Metal of Dayton after 25+ years of service; most of those years as...

Charlene  E. Taylor

Charlene E. Taylor

Jul 3, 2017

Charlene E. Taylor, 54, of Eaton, OH, passed away on Monday morning, July 3, 2017. Born February 4, 1963, a daughter of Charles and Louise (Young) Mobley, Sr. She had worked as a bartender, first at The Central House in Eaton, and more recently at the VFW in Eaton. Her family was most important to her and her grandchildren were...

Thomas  E. Norman  Sr.

Thomas E. Norman Sr.

Jun 29, 2017

Thomas Eugene Norman, Sr., 82, of New Lebanon, OH, passed away Thursday afternoon, June 29, 2017. Tom was born August 22, 1934 in Six, West Virginia. He was the son of Mary E. Norman Smith and Ray Gentry. A devoted Cincinnati Reds fan, he loved sports of all kinds that included fishing, basketball, baseball and pro wrestling. As a member...

Ruth Castle

Ruth Castle

Jun 29, 2017

Ruth Castle, age 91 of Eaton, Ohio passed away Thursday afternoon June 29, 2017 at Southview Hospital in Dayton. Born June 6, 1926 she was a daughter to the late Ed & Ida (Mays) Meek. Ruth was a member of the Hillcrest Baptist Church in Carlisle, Ohio for over 50 years. She was active at the Senior Center and YMCA...

James  R. Sporre

James R. Sporre

Jun 27, 2017

James "Jim" Robert Sporre, 83, of Kalkaska, passed away on June 27, 2017, at Kalkaska Memorial Health Center's Eden Center. He was born on December 15, 1933, in Alpena, to the late Ronald and Bernice (Mason) Sporre. Jim married Ruchie A. Walden on July 11, 1970 in New Lebanon, Ohio. He and Ruchie moved to Kalkaska in 1974. He is...

Doug Pemberton

Doug Pemberton

Jun 24, 2017

Luther D. "Doug" Pemberton, 51, of West Alexandria, OH, passed into eternity suddenly on Saturday morning, June 24, 2017. Born November 22, 1965, he was a son of Luther H. and Cheryl L. (Pollard) Pemberton. Doug's family was the most important part of his life. He was a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather, son and brother. Other than family,...

Ruth  W. Howdieshell

Ruth W. Howdieshell

Jun 24, 2017

Ruth W. Howdieshell, 101, of Brookville, OH, passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday morning, June 24, 2017. Born September 17, 1915 in St. Mary's, OH, she was a daughter of the late Lawrence and Ida Mae (Delaney) Ilgen. Ruth was a wife, mother, grandmother and homemaker, she had also worked for 23 years at the Master Division of...

Donald  G. Tackett

Donald G. Tackett

Jun 17, 2017

Donald G. Tackett, age 71 of Camden, Ohio passed away peacefully at his home Saturday June 17, 2017. Born March 15, 1946 he was a son to the late Boyd & Dorothy Mae (Mee) Tackett. Don was a proud United States Army veteran, having served from 1965-67. He was a member of the Brethren Church in Camden and the American...

Tina  Marie Endicott

Tina Marie Endicott

Jun 17, 2017

Tina Marie Endicott, 50, of Arcanum, OH, passed away on Saturday afternoon, June 17, 2017. Born September 12, 1966, she was a daughter of George E. and Dixie Lee (Ullery) Aldora. Tina worked a total of 8 years for L & M Products as a client supervisor. She loved her work and truly enjoyed sharing her loving spirit with her...

Charlene  "Mama" Studebaker

Charlene "Mama" Studebaker

Jun 15, 2017

Charlene "Mama" Studebaker, 89, of Lewisburg, OH, passed into eternity on Thursday morning, June 15, 2017. Born on April 10, 1928, she was the eldest of 13 children born to Earl and Katie (McCarty) Jones. "Mama" was her nickname for many years because of her caring, loving and kind nature. A longtime resident of Lewisburg, she was well known and...

James  R. Clark

James R. Clark

Jun 12, 2017

James R. Clark, age 65 of Eaton, Ohio passed away at his home on Monday June 12, 2017. Born June 21, 1951 he was a son to Raymond Clark and Doris (Horine) Clark. James was a proud United States Army Vietnam Veteran. He worked many years as a cabinet builder at Kemper Cabinets & Master Brand Cabinets. James also worked...

Laurie  L. Crowe

Laurie L. Crowe

Jun 8, 2017

Laurie L. Crowe, 45, of Camden, OH, fought her battle with cancer courageously until she entered into eternity on Thursday afternoon, June 8, 2017. Laurie was born February 21, 1972. She was the daughter of Michael and Deborah (Wilson) Pickett. Laurie was an amazing woman who was always willing to open her heart to all around her. Family and friends...

Shelia  D. Collins

Shelia D. Collins

Jun 7, 2017

Shelia D. (Richardson) Collins, age 60, of Eaton, Ohio, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday afternoon, June 7, 2017. Born January 6, 1957 to Shirley (Jeffers) Clinger and the late J.D. Richardson. Shelia was the best Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Daughter, Sister and friend. Family was everything to her. Shelia enjoyed teaching Sunday School, traveling, cruises and scrap booking....

Robert "Rc" C. Copley

Robert "Rc" C. Copley

Jun 7, 2017

Robert C. Copley "RC" age 84 of West Alexandria, Ohio passed away Wednesday June 7, 2017 at Kettering Hospital. Born on January 9, 1933 in Beauty, Kentucky; he was a son to the late Jay & Ada (Music) Copley. RC was a proud United States Army Veteran and served in the Korean Conflict ;he worked for over 30 years at...

Martha  M. Fecke

Martha M. Fecke

May 29, 2017

Martha M. Fecke, 68, of Dayton, OH, went home to be with the Lord on Monday afternoon, May 29, 2017. Born November 30, 1948, she was a daughter to the late Lewis R. and Lucille (Chambers) Hudson. Martha was a prayer warrior and a faithful member for over 35 years of the Open Bible Christian Church, Burkhardt Ave. in Dayton....

Wanda  Fay Miller

Wanda Fay Miller

May 27, 2017

Wanda Fay Miller,74, of Brookville, OH, entered into eternity on Saturday evening, May 27, 2017. Born February 23, 1943 in Huntington, WV, she was a daughter of the late Harry Lester and Wilma (Hodges) Riley. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by husband Otis Isaacs: brother Bill Riley and sister Sharon Hammond: . Wanda is survived...

Christopher  W. Vicena

Christopher W. Vicena

May 27, 2017

Christopher W. Vicena, age 32 of Camden, Ohio passed away Saturday May 27, 2017 at the University of Cincinnati Hospital. Born in Oxford, Ohio on November 25, 1984 he was a son to Anthony D. Vicena and Pamela A. (Rader) Townsend. Christopher enjoyed Nascar racing, golfing, and watching the Ohio State Buckeyes. He will be truly missed. He is preceded...

Constance  S. Fogt

Constance S. Fogt

May 22, 2017

Constance S. "Connie" Fogt, 73, of Moraine, OH, passed away early Monday morning, May 22, 2017, following a short illness. Connie was born December 18, 1943, a daughter of the late Ivan and Grace (Gillman) Stiver. A loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend, she will be greatly missed by all who loved her and knew her. She worked 19...