Byron "Bill" Laughlin
Feb 5, 2013
Byron W. "Bill" Laughlin, age 83, of New Lebanon, OH, formerly of Farmersville, OH, passed away Tuesday morning, February 5, 2013. Born in Dayton, OH, he was the son of the late Byron & Edith (Hutchinson) Laughlin. Bill retired after 30 years from the Frigidaire/Delco Division of General Motors in Dayton. He was a longtime member of St. Andrews Lutheran...
Linda Sizemore
Feb 5, 2013
Linda S. Sizemore, age 66, of West Alexandria, OH, passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday afternoon, February 5, 2013, following an extended illness. A daughter of the late Carl W. & Eula M. (Ison) Fugate, Linda worked in the Housekeeping Department of Heartland of Eaton for 12 years until 2001 when her health forced an early retirement. She...
Tara Montgomery
Feb 1, 2013
Tara LeAnn Montgomery, 32, of Eaton, OH, passed away suddenly on Friday morning, February 1, 2013. The daughter of Daniel & Lori (Brant) DeBoo, Tara had worked as a Regional Operations Manager for US Bank at the Eaton, OH Branch. She was a devoted wife and mother who was always involved with her children's activities; enjoyed being outdoors, riding the...
John Ashley
Jan 29, 2013
John D. Ashley, Sr., 67, formerly of Preble County, OH, of Tipp City, OH, passed away peacefully on Tuesday afternoon, January 29, 2013 surrounded by his family. Born in Breathitt County, KY, he was a son of the late Woodrow & Lora (Campbell) Ashley. John worked as a block and brick mason from an early age, working in Ohio, Indiana,...
Patricia Kreitzer
Jan 24, 2013
Patricia M. Kreitzer, age 79, of Eaton, OH, passed away Thursday evening, January 24, 2013. Born in Lewisburg, OH, she was a daughter of the late Homer P. & Hannah M. (Rediger) Somers. She worked along side her husband as a farmer's wife for over 40 years and was the owner and operator of Pat's Lunch Food Trailer for over...
Nancy Burnett
Jan 22, 2013
Nancy L. Burnett, 77, of West Alexandria, OH, formerly of New Lebanon, OH and former 3 year resident of Heartland of Eaton, died unexpectedly Tuesday evening, January 22, 2013, at Sterling House of Englewood. Born in a blizzard on her grandparents farm (Ed & Clara (Hull) Steck) on Amity Rd. in Brookville, OH to the late William & Frances (Rether)...
Stanley Koeller
Jan 18, 2013
Stanley J. Koeller, 89, of Brookville, OH, and formerly of Preble County, OH, passed away peacefully early Friday morning, January 18, 2013. Born in West Alexandria, OH, he was a son of the late Fredrick W. & Lillie M. (Stanley) Koeller. A US Marine Corp veteran of WW II, he served in the Asiatic Pacific Theater of Operations. Mr. Koeller...
Benny "Wayne" Shepherd
Jan 7, 2013
Benny W. "Wayne" Shepherd, age 47, of Eaton, OH, passed away suddenly Monday night January 7, 2013. Wayne is preceded in death by step father Paul R. Beebe. He is survived by wife of 13+ years Denise K. (Mowell) Shepherd; step sons Kenneth and Jason Brannon: mother Sandra Beebe of Norfolk, VA: 7 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren: sister Deborah...
Jeanie Miller
Jan 6, 2013
Jeanie A. Miller, 60, of New Paris, OH, passed away suddenly on Sunday evening, January 6, 2013 at her home. She had formerly worked as a Group Leader and Machine Operator at Neaton Auto Products in Eaton. She was preceded in death by parents Betty & Deward Salley. Survived by loving husband of 14 years, Larry D. Miller of New...
Denny Harrison
Jan 5, 2013
Denny L. Harrison, age 70, of Eaton, OH, passed away suddenly on Saturday morning, January 5, 2013 at his home. A son of the late Louis & Vera (Baker) Harrison, he had worked as an electoplater and heat treater at NCR for eight years and retired from WPAFB after 20 years of service. Denny attended Belmont High School in Dayton;...
Martha Fowler
Jan 4, 2013
Martha B. Fowler, age 77, of Eaton, OH and formerly of Camden, OH, went home to be with the Lord on Friday afternoon, January 4, 2013. Born in Lexington, KY, she was a daughter of the late Joseph, Sr. & Inez (McClelland) Phelps. She was a longtime member of the First Southern Baptist Church of Camden. In addition to her...
Virginia Niles
Jan 2, 2013
Virginia M. Niles, 77, of New Lebanon, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Wednesday, January 2, 2013. Born in Dayton, OH, she was a daughter of the late George L. & Agnes (Mausby) Schaffer. Virginia was a 1953 graduate of Jefferson High School and remained close with many of her classmates. In addition to her parents, she is preceded...
Martha Straszheim
Dec 31, 2012
Martha A. Straszheim, age 98, of New Paris, OH, went home to be with the Lord on Monday evening, December 31, 2012. Born in Eaton, OH, she was a daughter of the late Fred & Ella (Davis) Koppe. She was a member of the Eaton Church of Christ. She is preceded in death by beloved husband of 60 years, John...
Bert Wolf
Dec 26, 2012
Bert E. Wolf, 85, of Eaton, OH, passed away peacefully, with his family by his side, on Wednesday night, December 26, 2012. Born in Pleasant Plain, OH, he was a son of the late Eldron C. & Sarah M. (Rider) Wolf. Bert was a longtime, faithful member of St. Paul United Methodist Church in Eaton. He retired from Steinke Tractor...
Lola Sams
Dec 23, 2012
Lola M. Sams, 93, of Camden, OH, passed away peacefully on Sunday morning, December 23, 2012. Born in Oxford, OH, she was a daughter of the late Samuel L. & Flora E. (Root) Groves. She worked many years as a beautician in Camden and also as the manager for the snack counter at Preble Lanes in Eaton. In addition to...
Randall Craft
Dec 22, 2012
Randall C. Craft, age 58, of West Alexandria, OH, entered into eternity on Saturday afternoon, December 22, 2012. He was a son of the late Henry & Helen (Garrett) Craft. Randy grew up in West Middletown, OH and was a 1973 graduate of Madison High School. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death on October 21, 2012...
Gail Coleman
Dec 4, 2012
Gail Y. Coleman , age 61, of Dayton, OH, passed away peacefully on Tuesday afternoon, December 4, 2012 after a long, long struggle with illness. She was the daughter of Frank & Maxine A. (Connell) Coleman. Gail is survived by daughter & son-in-law Michelle & Colin Neff of Nashville, TN: granddaughter Emery Neff of Nashville: grandson Rowan Neff of Nashville:...
Jeanette Jessee
Nov 25, 2012
Jeanette C. Jessee, 80, of Eaton (New Hope), OH, passed away peacefully early Sunday morning, November 25, 2012. Jeanette was a daughter of the late Julius & Alvina (Menker) Farno. She had worked for Parker Hannifin in Eaton, retiring in 1989; and was a member of Visitation Catholic Church in Eaton. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in...
Cecil Gehron
Nov 13, 2012
Cecil E. Gehron, 84, of New Hope (Eaton), OH went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday night, November 13, 2012. Born in Germantown, OH, he was a son of the late Richard & Ada (Mercer) Gehron. Mr. Gehron served with the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War from 1948 - 1952. A member of the UAW, he...
Sharon Bleil
Oct 26, 2012
Sharon E. Bleil, 58, of Eaton, OH, passed away suddenly early Friday morning, October 26, 2012. She was a daughter of the late Hollie & Dorothy (Meek) Williams. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by brother Troy "Toy" Williams: sisters Dolores Curry and Sue Adamson. Survived by children Erica Bowden & husband Jim of New Carlisle,...

