Obituaries

Annette  M. Owens

Annette M. Owens

Aug 11, 2016

Annette Marie Owens, age 78 of West Alexandria, Ohio passed away Thursday August 11,2016 at Vancrest in Eaton, Ohio. Born November 11, 1937 she was a daughter to the late Peter H. Sr. & Georgia (Monfort) Courlas. Annette had a love for music. She spent many years teaching piano, organ and violin; as well as music ministries in many local...

Marilyn  H. Sartain

Marilyn H. Sartain

Aug 11, 2016

Marilyn H. Sartain, 83, of New Lebanon, OH, passed away early Thursday morning, August 11, 2016 following a lengthy illness. Born October 7, 1932 in Cincinnati, OH, she was the daughter of the late Cornelius & Helen (Russell) Sears. A 1950 graduate of Piqua High School, Marilyn then earned her license as a registered nurse in 1953 from Christ Hospital...

June  Marie Schmiel

June Marie Schmiel

Aug 5, 2016

June Marie Schmiel, 96, formerly of Brookville, OH and Minneapolis, MN, passed away Friday morning August 5, 2016 at the Brookdale Senior Living Center, Englewood, OH. Born July 30, 1920 in Detroit, MI, she was a daughter of the late James A. & Elsie A. (Rehs) Dawson. She retired in 1981 from the Champion Packaging Company in St. Paul, MN....

Edward  J. Mayabb

Edward J. Mayabb

Jul 27, 2016

Edward J. Mayabb, age 77 of New Lebanon, OH passed away Wednesday July 27, 2016 at Good Samaritan Hospital, Dayton, OH. Born March 07, 1939 he was the son to the late Jewel and Esther (Lawson) Mayabb. Edward was a 1957 graduate of Roosevelt High School. Ed retired after 34 years of service from Harrison Radiator. He was a United...

Theda  L. Coleman

Theda L. Coleman

Jul 27, 2016

Theda L. Coleman, 94, of Dayton, OH, passed away Wednesday afternoon, July 27, 2016 at Pristine Senior Living Center (Englewood Manor). Born November 14, 1921 in Lookout, KY, she was a daughter of the late George M. & Mellie (Bartley) Francis. She worked at McCrory's and later for Rike's Department Store, both in downtown Dayton. She was a member of...

Noala  Pansy Hobbs

Noala Pansy Hobbs

Jul 23, 2016

Noala Pansy Hobbs, 84, of Celina, OH, and former 60 year resident of Dayton, OH, passed into eternity Saturday afternoon, July, 23, 2016. Born January 21, 1932 in Sigma, VA, she was the eldest of 8 children born to the late Axley & Nancy Mae (Herron) Lawson. She retired as a Teacher's Assistant after 25 years with the Dayton Board...

Ethel  Lorraine Weist

Ethel Lorraine Weist

Jul 16, 2016

Ethel Lorraine (Compton) Weist, 93, of West Alexandria, Ohio, passed into eternity on Saturday morning, July 16,2016. Born September 22, 1922, she was a daughter of the late Homer B. & Ida M. (Bishop) Compton. She worked from 1946 to 1959 as a telephone operator in Camden, Ohio. She attended the Eaton First Church of God and enjoyed sewing, making...

Judy  K. Gardner

Judy K. Gardner

Jul 15, 2016

Judy Kay Gardner age 56 of Eaton, Ohio passed away suddenly Friday July 15, 2016 at her home. Born September 04, 1960 in Knoxville, TN she is a daughter to Edward S. Utley & the late Barbara Helen (McFall) Utley. Judy attended the Covenant of Peace church in Eaton, and enjoyed doing arts and crafts. She will be truly missed....

Janice  D. Presley

Janice D. Presley

Jul 13, 2016

Janice D. Presley, age 49 of Eaton, Ohio passed away suddenly on Wednesday July 13, 2016 at OSU Medical Center, Columbus. Born May 16, 1967 she was a daughter to the late Francis D. & Janice D. (Williams) George. She attended the Eaton Baptist Temple church. Janice loved spending time with family. She enjoyed riding Harley's; cutting hair; and participating...

Robert  C. Darst

Robert C. Darst

Jul 12, 2016

Robert C. Darst, age 84 of Clayton, OH passed away suddenly Tuesday morning July 12, 2016 at Good Samaritan North in Englewood, OH. Born March 20, 1932 he was a son to the late Carl H. & Eleanor (Murphy) Darst. Robert was a United States Navy veteran, having served from 1950-1952; he was a lifetime member of the American Legion...

Shirley  A. Collins

Shirley A. Collins

Jul 12, 2016

Shirley A. Collins, 66, of West Alexandria, passed away suddenly July 12, 2016. Shirley was a daughter of the late Russell & Margaret (Garber) Lesh. She attended Lanier School, was a member of Community Christian Church in West Alexandria and had retired from the Inland Division of General Motors after 20+ years of service at both the Dayton and Vandalia...

David Lewis

David Lewis

Jul 11, 2016

David Lewis, age 46 of West Elkton, Ohio passed away suddenly Monday morning July 11, 2016 at his home. Born November 9, 1969 in Middletown, Ohio he was a son to the late James Lewis and Shirley Wells. David enjoyed watching drag racing and fishing. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his grandfather Corbett Lewis....

M.  Raymond Turner

M. Raymond Turner

Jul 10, 2016

M. Raymond Turner, 64, of Union City, IN, passed away Sunday, July 10, 2016 following a short illness. Born February 18, 1952, he was a son of the late Ernest & Runa Mae (Rutledge) Turner. Raymond worked for over 20 years for Greenville Technology, Inc. And had previously worked as a mechanic for Aukerman Service Center in Union City (Ohio)....

Miss  Sally B. "Sally" Risner

Miss Sally B. "Sally" Risner

Jul 8, 2016

Sally B. "Miss Sally" Risner, 88, of Farmersville, OH, passed away peacefully, on Friday evening July 8, 2016. Born May 6, 1928 in Hindman, KY, she was a daughter of the late Monroe & Lucinda (Fields) Holliday. She was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother and was a member of the First Baptist Church of New Lebanon. In addition to...

Nancy  Joy Amstutz

Nancy Joy Amstutz

Jul 5, 2016

Nancy Joy (Loney) Amstutz, 73, of Springfield, OH and formerly of Eaton, OH, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Tuesday morning, July 5, 2016 at her home surrounded by her family. Born October 18, 1942 in Cleveland, OH, she was a daughter of the late Walter R., Sr. & Emmadell (Sarber) Loney. She earned her Bachelors Degree from Bethel...

Wanda  Lee Combs

Wanda Lee Combs

Jun 29, 2016

Wanda Lee Combs, age 83 of Eaton, Ohio passed away Wednesday June 29, 2016 at Reid Hospital in Richmond, Indiana. Born in Hazzard, KY on January 26, 1933 she was a daughter to the late Frank Dunn and Mallie (Hall) Dunn. Wanda loved to go fishing and enjoyed traveling. She always planted a big garden, and liked canning. She was...

Avonelle  Jane Fahrenholz

Avonelle Jane Fahrenholz

Jun 25, 2016

Avonelle Jane Fahrenholz , age 101 of West Alexandria, Ohio passed away peacefully Saturday morning June 25, 2016, at Hospice of Dayton. Born February 27, 1915, she was the daughter of the late Pearl and Nellie (McClung) Miller. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, Everett Fahrenholz : brother Paul Miller:...

Alice Izor

Alice Izor

Jun 24, 2016

Alice (Roesel) Izor, 81, formerly of Farmersville, OH, passed away Friday, June 24, 2016. Born June 3, 1935 in Hamilton, OH, she was a daughter of the late Fred & Priscilla (Vowels) Roesel. She was a longtime member of St. Andrews Lutheran Church and had worked for 25+ years as a cook and server at Valley View High School. In...

Vincent  Walter Jones

Vincent Walter Jones

Jun 24, 2016

Vincent Walter Jones, 32, of West Alexandria, OH, entered into eternity Friday afternoon, June 24, 2016. Born September 26, 1983, he was a son of James L. & Diane E. (Hoops) Jones. He briefly worked for Silfex, Inc. in Eaton and had served as a volunteer for both West Alexandria and Gratis EMS. Vincent attended the Eaton First Church of...

Margaret  A. Risner

Margaret A. Risner

Jun 16, 2016

Margaret A. Risner, age 64 of Farmersville, Ohio passed away suddenly Thursday morning June 16, 2016 at Kettering Hospital. Born February 19, 1952 in Xenia, Ohio; she was a daughter to the late Russell K. & Hazel (McClellan) Dafler. Margaret was a 1970 graduate of Valley View High School, and went on to earn her bachelor's degree from Eastern Kentucky...