Obituaries

Helen  D. Strother

Helen D. Strother

Nov 13, 2015

Helen Dorothy Strother, 88, peacefully went to be with the Lord, Friday, November 13, 2015. She is predeceased by her husband of 60 years, James Allen Strother. Longtime residents of Eaton OH, Helen and James retired to McAllen, TX. Helen returned to Ohio in May 2015, residing at The Barrington of West Chester. She is survived by her son Richard...

Kari  M. Homan

Kari M. Homan

Nov 11, 2015

Kari M. Homan, 51, of West Alexandria, OH, passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday evening, November 11, 2015. Born February 8, 1964 in Coldwater, OH, she was a daughter of Walter & Karen (Schmidt) Steinbrunner. Kari was a devoted and loving mother whose greatest joy was her family. She was a longtime member of Visitation Catholic Church in...

Lucy  "Edna" Hurst

Lucy "Edna" Hurst

Nov 4, 2015

Lucy Edna Hurst, age 96 of West Alexandria, Ohio passed away on the evening of Wednesday November 4, 2015 at Vancrest Nursing Home in Eaton. Born in Clay County, KY on July 3, 1919 she was a daughter to the late Lucian and Sarah (Lovins) Morgan. Edna was a 1936 graduate of Roosevelt High School in Dayton, Ohio. She was...

Ruth  A. Gearhart

Ruth A. Gearhart

Nov 1, 2015

Ruth A. Gearhart, of New Lebanon, OH, went to her heavenly home at the age of 99, early Sunday evening, November 1, 2015. Born June 20, 1916 in Perry Township, she was a daughter of the late Horace & Mabel (Utz) Bowser. She was a longtime member of the Brethren Church of New Lebanon. Ruth worked alongside her husband Paul...

James  E. Shell

James E. Shell

Oct 29, 2015

James E. Shell, 54, of New Lebanon, OH, passed away Thursday, October 29, 2015.Born January 31, 1961 in London, KY, he was a son of the late Allen B. & Freda (Stubblefield) Shell. He enjoyed fishing and hunting and was a good auto mechanic. He was greatly loved and will be missed by his family: daughters Misty Holley & her...

Gary  E. Nuse

Gary E. Nuse

Oct 28, 2015

Gary E. Nuse, 68, of Eaton, OH, passed away suddenly on Wednesday night October 28, 2015. Born March 31, 1947, he was a son of the late Dale E. Nuse, Sr. & Helen (Bunger) Nuse. He was a US Army veteran of the Vietnam War and retired from the Shipping Department of Parker Hannifin in Eaton after 27 years. Gary...

Jeffrey  E. Clark

Jeffrey E. Clark

Oct 28, 2015

Jeffrey E. Clark, age 60 of Eaton, Ohio passed away on the morning of October 28, 2015 at Greenbriar Nursing Home surrounded by his loving family . Jeff graduated from Eaton High School in 1973, and worked as a machine operator at International Paper for 40 years. He was a member of the Covenant of Peace church ( formerly Full...

Darrell  L. Pollock

Darrell L. Pollock

Oct 23, 2015

Darrell Lee Pollock , age 45 of Lewisburg, OH passed away suddenly on Friday October 23, 2015 at his home. Born May 7, 1970 he was a son to the late Gordon and Becky (Hamilton) Pollock. Darrell worked at Lewisburg Container for over 25 years. He was an US Air Force Veteran, and member of the United States Parachute Association,...

Darrell  E. Baker

Darrell E. Baker

Oct 23, 2015

Darrell E. Baker, age 67 of Eaton, OH passed away suddenly, the morning of October 23, 2015. Born July 27, 1948 he was a son to the late Russell and Freda (Caudill) Baker. Darrell was a proud Army Vietnam veteran, and was awarded a Purple Heart for his service. He was a volunteer fireman in West Manchester, OH and enjoyed...

Elsie  M Brewer

Elsie M Brewer

Oct 19, 2015

Elsie M. Brewer, age 61, of Trenton, OH went home to be with the Lord, Monday October 19, 2015 at Hospice of Dayton- Butler / Warren County Facility. Born May 3, 1954 she was a daughter to Andy & Mae (Keith) Day. Elsie graduated from Edgewood High School in 1972, and married her husband Ralph that same year. She did...

Oliver  "Oj" Gonnella

Oliver "Oj" Gonnella

Oct 17, 2015

Oliver "OJ" GONNELLA, age 91, of West Alexandria, OH passed away October 17, 2015. He is preceded in death by his wife Betty B. (Funk) Gonnella and his grandson Anthony J. Gonnella. He is survived by his sons Joseph & Sheila (Reigelsperger) Gonnella; and James (Gary) Gonnella : daughters Ann (Gonnella) & Gerald Cornett; and Judy (Gonnella) & Gary Jones:...

William  E. Lightner

William E. Lightner

Oct 16, 2015

William E. Lightner, age 86 of Eaton, Ohio was called home to be with the Lord on Friday morning, October 16, 2015 at his home. Born April 13, 1929 he was a son to the late Roy and Matilda (Denlinger) Lighnter . William worked in construction, and after many years of being self-employed and doing freelance work, he retired. He...

Martha  A. Halfacre

Martha A. Halfacre

Oct 13, 2015

Martha A. Halfacre, 84 of West Alexandria, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, October 13, 2015 at her home with her family at her side. Born February 23, 1931 in Tazwell, VA, she was a daughter of the late John Daily & Mary Elizabeth (Smith) Smith. She was a devoted follower of her Lord and spent hours...

Wilson "Pee Wee" Miller

Wilson "Pee Wee" Miller

Oct 11, 2015

Wilson "Pee Wee" Miller, 58, of Eaton, OH, passed into eternity on Sunday morning, October 11, 2015 at his home. Born March 31, 1957, he was a son of the late Junior & Kathleen V. (Couch) Miller. Wilson enjoyed riding his three wheel bike everywhere. He was a collector of all things Star Wars, and loved cats. In addition to...

Emily  L. (Turner)  Gingerich

Emily L. (Turner) Gingerich

Oct 11, 2015

Emily L. (Turner) Gingerich, 66, of College Corner, OH, and formerly of Eaton, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday morning, October 11, 2015. Born January 23, 1949, she was a daughter of the late Ernest H. & Runa Mae Turner. Family was everything to Emily. She wrote a make believe story about her great granddaughters and then...

Jacquelyn  "Jackie" Block

Jacquelyn "Jackie" Block

Oct 6, 2015

Jacquelyn "Jackie" Block, 62, of Eaton, OH, passed away Tuesday morning October 6, 2015 at Heartland of Eaton Care Center. Born March 6, 1953, she was a daughter of John E. & Mary Lou (Jennings) Block. Jackie worked over 30 years at L & M Products in Eaton and had formerly worked for the state of Ohio working at the...

Helen  G. Evans

Helen G. Evans

Oct 4, 2015

Helen G. Evans, age 79 of Richmond, Indiana passed away Sunday evening October 4, 2015 at Reid Hospital in Richmond. Born in Morgan County, KY on October 11, 1935 she was a daughter to the late Chandler and Mary (Fugette) Perry. Helen retired after working over 23 years at Henny Penny doing various jobs including fabrication, wiring and assembly. She...

Jean Rogers

Jean Rogers

Sep 25, 2015

Jean (Caple) Rohrer Rogers, of New Lebanon, OH, faithful servant of the Lord in her earthly life, was received into heavenly glory on Friday, September 25, 2015 at the age of 88, surrounded by her loving family. She was preceded in death by her parents Magnolia and Talbot Caple: her husband Dale Rohrer: her second husband Jerold Rogers: brother William...

Harry  W. Smith

Harry W. Smith

Sep 24, 2015

Harry W. SMITH, age 59 of Brookville, Ohio passed away Thursday morning, September 24, 2015 at Good Samaritan Hospital, Dayton, Ohio. Born September 16, 1956 he was one of three children and the only son of the late William and Barbara (Bowsman) Smith. Harry graduated from Dixie High School in 1976 and was a member of the Brookville AMVETS &...

Leatrice  J. Arnett

Leatrice J. Arnett

Sep 21, 2015

Leatrice Joyce "Lee" (Muckridge) Arnett, 83, of New Paris, Ohio, went home to be with her Lord Jesus Christ on Monday, September 21, 2015. Born on September 1, 1932, to Glenn Elmer Muckridge Sr. and Minnie Rachel (Loper) Muckridge in Middleboro, Indiana, she was raised by her grandparents Elmer and Pearl Loper. She was a 1950 graduate of Kitchel High...