Obituaries

Charlie D. "Dave" Zook

Charlie D. "Dave" Zook

Apr 15, 2016

Charlie D. "David" Zook, Jr., 73, of New Lebanon, OH, passed away Friday afternoon, April 15, 2016. Born November 25, 1942 in El Paso, TX, he was a son of Charlie D., Sr. & Marcella Ann (Bradley) Zook. Dave was a 1960 graduate of Germantown High School and was a proud veteran serving with the US Navy from 1960 -...

Mary  V. Laughlin

Mary V. Laughlin

Apr 12, 2016

Mary V. Laughlin, 85, of New Lebanon, OH, passed away peacefully on Tuesday morning, April 12, 2016 following a lengthy illness. Born February 28, 1931 in Windber, PA, she was a daughter of the late Joseph & Amanda Pearl (Shaffer) Wise. She was a member of St. Andrews Lutheran Church in Farmersville, OH. Mary was quick with a smile and...

Cheryl  M. Osborne

Cheryl M. Osborne

Apr 8, 2016

Cheryl Mae Osborne of New Lebanon, Ohio passed away on April 8, 2016 at the age of 57, one day short of her 58th birthday after a courageous battle with cancer. Cheryl is preceded in death by her parents, Harry and Barbara Townsend: nieces Heather Townsend, Crystal Townsend and Cherish Gray: along with numerous other family members. She is survived...

Charlotte A. "Charlie" Leinbach

Charlotte A. "Charlie" Leinbach

Apr 7, 2016

Charlotte Ann "Charlie" Leinbach, 69, of Vandalia, OH and formerly of Eaton, OH, passed away Thursday morning, April 7, 2016. Born November 14, 1946, she was a daughter of the late James A. & Patty Lou (Tuterow) Sweet. She was retired after 20+ years from the Accounting Department of the law firm Horenstein, Nicholson and Blumenthal of Dayton. In addition...

David  A. Schilling

David A. Schilling

Apr 4, 2016

David A. Schilling, 54, of West Manchester, OH, passed into eternity suddenly early Monday morning, April 4, 2016 at his home. Born May 29, 1961, he was a son of Richard & Marjorie (Gantt) Schilling. He formerly worked at Henwood Feeds and Smith Dairy; and most recently at Lewisburg Container. David loved to play and watch baseball and collected baseball...

Patricia  Ann Ashley

Patricia Ann Ashley

Apr 3, 2016

Patricia A. Ashley, 74, of West Alexandria, OH, passed away Sunday evening, April 3, 2016 following a lengthy illness. Born January 8, 1942 in West Alexandria, she was a daughter of the late Arthur H. & Goldie E. (Crist) Davis. Pat was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She was greatly loved and will be missed by all who knew...

Robert  E. Reynolds

Robert E. Reynolds

Apr 2, 2016

Robert E. Reynolds, age 80 of West Carrolton, OH (formerly of Eaton,OH) passed away peacefully Saturday evening, April 2, 2016 at Kettering Hospital. Born February 24, 1936 he was a son to the late Ralph & Dorothy ( Newkirk) Reynolds. Robert was a family man. He loved spending time with his children and grandchildren; he enjoyed watching them play sports,...

James E. "Dougle" Betzner

James E. "Dougle" Betzner

Mar 21, 2016

James Edwin West "Dougle" Betzner, 85, of West Alexandria, OH, entered into eternity on Monday afternoon, March 21, 2016. Born May 3, 1930 in Biscoe, Arkansas, he was the son of the late William Brooks & Mabel (West) Betzner. He retired from the Cement Masons Local Union. He always put out a huge vegetable garden and raised both cattle and...

Lenard  V. Hall

Lenard V. Hall

Mar 20, 2016

Lenard V. Hall, 77, of Eaton, OH, passed away peacefully on Sunday evening, March 20, 2016 at his home. Born February 21, 1939 in Hazard, KY, he was a son of the lateHahn Fields and Mallie Hall. Lenard worked as a roofer in the Dayton and Preble County area and had worked for Williams Roofing for 15 years prior to...

Melvin Thompson

Melvin Thompson

Mar 18, 2016

Melvin Thompson, 75, of Tipp City, took his peaceful journey with the Lord on March 18, 2016. He was born in Micco, West Virginia to Walden and Sarah Thompson. Born into a large family, he is preceded in death by his parents and nine siblings; Belle Conner, Frank Thompson, Louise Jeffrey, Luanne (Mary Jo) Creakman, Milton Thompson, Tommy Thompson, Wealthy...

James  W. Myers,  Ii

James W. Myers, Ii

Mar 18, 2016

James W. Myers, II, 53, of New Lebanon, OH, passed away suddenly on Friday, March 18, 2016. Born August 21, 1962, he was a son of the late Johnny W., Sr. & Carzennia (Wilson) Myers; and step mother Frances E. (Graves) Myers. Jim served 4 years with the US Marine Corp from 1980 - 1984, and had deployed to Lebanon...

Margaret  E. Fox

Margaret E. Fox

Mar 10, 2016

Margaret E. Fox, age 93 of Greenville, Ohio passed away Thursday evening, March 10, 2016. Born November 02, 1922 she was a daughter to the late Harley & Mary ( Bowman) Ross. Margaret was active with the Preble County Girl Scouts, serving as President of "Treaty Line Council" for several years; she also started The Darke County Widowed Persons organization,...

Mrs.  Clara  B. Patterson

Mrs. Clara B. Patterson

Mar 8, 2016

Mrs. Clara B. Braughton Patterson, Born to Charles and Mary Braughton on November 18, 1931 in New Paris, Ohio. Married to Charles Patterson, Jr on May 7, 1949 in Liberty, Indiana. Preceded in death by her father and mother: 12 brothers and sisters: grand-daughter Anna Ressler: and son-in-law Mike Ressler. Clara is survived by her husband of 67 years, Charles...

Muriel M. "Sissy" Walters

Muriel M. "Sissy" Walters

Mar 7, 2016

Muriel (Sissy) May Gilbert Walters, 75 yrs old, died on 6, March, 2016, at Vancrest, Eaton, Ohio after a long battle with diabetes and renal disease. Muriel (Sissy) was born on December 31, 1940 in Hamilton, Ohio to Harold Gilbert and Mildred Lee (Walton) Hampton. Throughout her life she maintained a sweet and honest demeanor that won the trust and...

Jerry  W. Napier

Jerry W. Napier

Mar 7, 2016

Jerry W. Napier, age 51 of West Alexandria, OH passed away suddenly Monday afternoon, March 7, 2016. Born in Dayton, Kentucky he was a son to John D. Napier and Dorothy (Woods) Coy. Jerry was a United States Army Ranger, and was very proud of his service for our country. He loved to sing, draw and was a collector of...

Patricia  J. Fazel

Patricia J. Fazel

Mar 5, 2016

Patricia J. Fazel, age 76 of Richmond, Indiana passed away suddenly Saturday March 5, 2016 at her home. Born on May 14, 1939 she was the daughter of the late David and Merna (Binkley) Hartman. Patricia worked in production at Green Tokai in Brookville, Ohio and retired after 26 years of service. She enjoyed dancing, especially square-dancing; and she participated...

Robert Taynor

Robert Taynor

Mar 4, 2016

Robert Taynor, age 76, of New Lebanon, OH, passed away Saturday, May 5, 2016. Thr family is honoring Bob's wishes by having a private graveside service. Burial Preble Memory Gardens Cemetery. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Robert Taynor please visit our Sympathy Store.

Holly  R. Benson

Holly R. Benson

Mar 3, 2016

Holly R. Benson, 47, of Union, OH entered into eternity on Thursday morning, March 3, 2016 following a lengthy illness. Born August 4, 1968, she is the daughter of Ron & Shirley (Gregory) Graves. Earlier in life, she attended Northmont High School in Englewood. Holly loved to ride Harley's with both Tim and Tom and had attended Ginghamsburg Church of...

Loretta Miller

Loretta Miller

Mar 2, 2016

Loretta Miller, 68, of New Lebanon, OH, passed away suddenly on Wednesday afternoon, March 2, 2016 at her home. She was born on November 24, 1947 in Fayette County, IN, she was a daughter of the late Ottis & Evelyn (Clemmens) Miller. She was retired from the accounting department of Yaskawa Motoman and had previously worked for Howard Paper Company...

Earl  H. Stewart,  Sr.

Earl H. Stewart, Sr.

Mar 2, 2016

Earl Howard Stewart, Sr. age 83 of Eaton, Ohio passed away peacefully Wednesday morning March 2, 2016 at the Dayton VA medical center; Hospice Unit. Born in Clay County, Kentucky on September 30, 1932 he was a son to the late Clarence & Bernice (Hacker) Stewart. Earl was a veteran and served in the Korean War for the United States...