Obituaries

Ronald Pentecost

Ronald Pentecost

Jan 24, 2012

Ronald A. Pentecost, age 65, of Brookville, OH, and formerly of Erlanger, KY, passed away suddenly Tuesday morning, January 24, 2012 at his home. Born in Richmond, IN, he was a son of the late F. Eugene & Joan (Stevens) Pentecost. Mr. Pentecost worked 35 years for Trans World Airlines as cargo handler, then ramp foreman at airports in Cincinnati,...

Dorothy Swartz

Dorothy Swartz

Jan 13, 2012

Dorothy I. Swartz, 80, of Camden, OH, passed away January 13, 2012. Dorothy grew up, and graduated from high school, in Monroe, OH. She retired in 1985 from domestic employment. She was Past Madame President of the Fraternal Order of the Eagles Auxiliary and volunteered with the Camden Fire and Rescue Auxiliary fundraisers. She enjoyed taking long rides to view...

Amanda Smith

Amanda Smith

Jan 8, 2012

Amanda L. Smith, age 31, of Eaton, OH, went home to be with the Lord suddenly on Sunday morning, January 8, 2012. A daughter of Keith C. & Amy C. (Ward) Jones, Amanda was a 1998 graduate of Eaton High School and attended Miami Jacobs College for 2 years. A member of the First Presbyterian Church in Eaton, she worked...

Gary Hake

Gary Hake

Jan 5, 2012

Gary L. Hake, 66 of Eaton, OH, passed away Thursday morning January 5, 2012 at Reid Hospital in Richmond. Born in Rossburg, OH, he was a son of the late Andrew W. & Violet (Winkler) Hake. Gary worked as an owner-operator truck driver for 38 years, and over the years, formerly operated several car lots in Preble County. An historical...

Carol Kuzera

Carol Kuzera

Dec 26, 2011

Carol E. Kuzera, age 60, of Dayton, OH, passed away suddenly on Monday morning, December 26, 2011 at her residence. Born in Chicago, IL, she was a daughter of the late John & Adeline (Dini) Kuzera. Carol was a 1969 graduate of Josephinum High School in Chicago; a graduate of Elmhurst College in Elmhurst, IL with a degree in Christian...

Helen Yount

Helen Yount

Dec 22, 2011

Helen F. Yount (Van Fleet) of New Paris, Ohio, passed peacefully with her family at her side, on December 22, 2011. Helen was born on May 25, 1926 in Union City, Ohio to the late Elsie Louise Johnson. She was the beloved wife of the late Walter J. Yount Jr., whom she married December 2, 1961. She was the loving...

Donna Baker

Donna Baker

Dec 19, 2011

Donna J. Baker, 61, of New Lebanon, OH, passed away peacefully Monday evening, December 19, 2011 at her home, following a long and courageous battle with cancer. Donna was the daughter of Ermery L. & Verla (Barnes) Baker of New Lebanon. She was a 1968 graduate of Dixie High School and attended community college for a year. Donna retired in...

Ann Erbaugh

Ann Erbaugh

Dec 10, 2011

Ann E. Erbaugh, 85, formerly of Eaton, OH, of Houston, TX., passed away Saturday December 10, 2011 following an extended illness. Ann grew up in Pozan, Poland, lived through WWII in Nazi Germany, married an American GI, Charles Erbaugh, and moved to the United States. She became a naturalized citizen of the U.S. in 1952. Beyond being a loving wife,...

John Patterson

John Patterson

Dec 8, 2011

John Patterson, 94, of Eaton, OH, passed away peacefully at his home with family by his side. Born February 9, 1917 in Clay County, KY, he was a son of the late Charles & Katherine (Bennett) Patterson. A proud veteran of WW II, he served with the US Navy aboard the USS John M. Bermingham. He retired as a welder...

Glenn Stamper

Glenn Stamper

Dec 4, 2011

Glenn Stamper, of West Alexandria, passed away Sun., December 4, 2011 following a lengthy illness. Born in Jeffersonville, KY, he was a son of the late Green B. & Nettie (Brewer) Stamper. He served in the US Army during the Korean War and retired from Inland Division of GM in 1978. Survived by wife of 54 years Daphne (Combs) Stamper;...

Lois Waters

Lois Waters

Nov 24, 2011

Lois R. Waters, age 81, of Eaton, OH, passed away peacefully, Thursday, November 24, 2011 following an extended illness. Born in Miami County, OH, she was the daughter of the late Lester F. & Vesta Z. (Shellenberger) Kitson. Lois was a member of the Ladies Auxiliary of VFW Post 1577 in Camden. She enjoyed Bingo, camping, and vacationing in Tennessee....

Louise Spoonmore

Louise Spoonmore

Nov 14, 2011

Louise Spoonmore, 77, of New Lebanon, OH, passed away peacefully on Monday evening, November 14, 2011, following a lengthy illness. Born in Jackson, KY, she was a daughter of the late Omer & Audra (Thorpe) Jennings. She was the owner and operator of Louise's Beauty Salon on Main Street in New Lebanon from 1960 - 1985. An active member of...

Ricky Mcqueen

Ricky Mcqueen

Oct 29, 2011

Ricky Z. McQueen, age 60, of West Alexandria, OH, passed away peacefully on Saturday morning, October 29, 2011 at his home, following an extended illness. Rick was born in Oneida, KY, he was the son of the late Bruce & Emma (Banks) McQueen. A 1971 graduate of Twin Valley South, he worked as a truck driver for Rumpke for 12...

David Raymer

David Raymer

Oct 24, 2011

David Lee Raymer, age 39, of West Scranton, PA and formerly of Eaton, OH, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 24, 2011 at Hospice Community Care in Dunmore, PA. Born in Richmond, Indiana, on June 13, 1972, he was a son of the late Russell E. and Helen F. Raymer. David had previously worked various places in the food service...

Glenna Howard

Glenna Howard

Oct 21, 2011

Glenna C. Howard, 69, a 38 year resident of West Manchester, OH, passed away suddenly, Friday, October 21, 2011. Glenna was born in Israel Twp. and was a lifelong resident of Preble County. She had worked 13 years for Baxter Corp. in Eaton and 8 years for Green-Tokai in Brookville. She helped to establish the M.R.D.D. in Preble County and...

Mary Lake

Mary Lake

Oct 13, 2011

Mary L. Lake, age 87, of Eaton, OH, as she was surrounded by her family, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday afternoon, October 13, 2011. Born in Parkersburg, West Virginia, she was a daughter of the late Charles & Eva (Gent) Hendershot. Mary worked different places over the years, including the shirt factory in Eaton, Baxter Corp....

Doris Bell

Doris Bell

Oct 13, 2011

Doris E. Bell, age 84, of Eaton, OH, passed away suddenly Thursday morning October 13, 2011. Born in New Lebanon, OH, she was a daughter of the late Irvin E. & Minnie M. (Cordes) Erisman. She retired from the Farmers Home Administration office in Greenville, OH. For many years, Doris served as the Township Clerk for Monroe Township in Preble...

Lela Patterson

Lela Patterson

Oct 10, 2011

Lela (Sasser) Patterson, of Eaton, OH, passed away peacefully at home with family on October, 10, 2011. She was born to Arthur and Nancy (Boggs) Sasser on February 8, 1923 in London, Kentucky. Preceded in death by her parents, two sisters Dorothy and Bertha, five brothers Bailey, Boyd, William, Paul and Donald. She is survived by her husband of 70...

Edwin Waddell

Edwin Waddell

Oct 5, 2011

Edwin Waddel, 81, of Dayton, OH, passed away on Wednesday afternoon, October 5, 2011. Born in Hamilton, OH, he was a son of the late Gardner & Anna (Thomas) Waddell. Mr. Waddell served with the US Army Airborne during the Korean War. He retired after 20 years of service as a wellfield operator with the Montgomery County Water Department. He...

Paul  "Sonny" Kayler

Paul "Sonny" Kayler

Oct 5, 2011

Paul C. "Sonny" Kayler, Jr., age 69, of New Lebanon, OH, died Wednesday, October 5, 2011 at the VA Medical Center in Dayton. Born March 25, 1942 in Richmond, IN, he was a son of the late Paul C., Sr. and Pauline E. (Flory) Kayler. Paul served 8 years in the US Navy as a Submarine Steering and Diving Technician...