Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Preble County, Eaton, Lewisburg & New Paris in Ohio.
Deanna L. Wentz
Feb 18, 2025
Deanna L. Wentz, 82, beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend, passed away surrounded by loved ones on Tuesday, February 18, 2025 at the Greenbriar Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Eaton, Ohio. Born on January 27, 1943 in Dayton, Ohio, she is the daughter of the late Forrest & Vivian (Layman) Swihart. Deanna was a 1961 graduate of Eaton High...
Janice Reed
Feb 17, 2025
Janice Reed, age 88 of Verona, Ohio, went to be with the Lord on Monday, February 17, 2025 at Hospice of Dayton. Born on March 5, 1936 in Gettysburg, Ohio, daughter of the late Myron R. & Cleo M. (Brinkman) Hahn.
She was a Preble County farmer for her entire life. She had worked at Greenville National Bank, Montgomery Ward in...
Francis Edward "Ed" Wilt, Jr.
Feb 12, 2025
Francis Edward “Ed” Wilt, Jr., age 84 of New Paris, Ohio died Wednesday, February 12, 2025, at Reid Health in Richmond, Indiana. He was born on May 9, 1940, in Eaton, Ohio, son of the late Francis Edward and Mildred C. (Cottingham) Wilt, Sr. He attended Eaton High School and served with the Ohio National Guard. He retired after 25...
LaDonna J. Clark
Feb 15, 2025
Ladonna J. Clark, 86 of West Alexandria, Ohio died Saturday evening February 15, 2025, at Hospice of Dayton. Ladonna was born on November 5, 1938, in Dayton, Ohio, the daughter of the late John A. & Blondena (King) Bradley. She attended Richmond High School and was an area hairdresser for over 55 years operating LaDonna’s Beauty Salon in Lewisburg. She...
Thomas "Tom" P. Bruns
Jan 28, 2025
Thomas P. Bruns, age 81 of New Paris, Ohio died Tuesday, January 28, 2025, at his residence. Tom was born on August 10, 1943, in Winterset, Iowa to the late Paul H. & Arleta M. (Cox) Bruns. He was a 1961 graduate of Winterset High School and served in the U.S. Navy Construction Battalion Division “SeaBee” from 1961 to 1966.
Upon...
Winifred M. Oda
Jan 29, 2025
Winifred M. Oda, 98 of Lewisburg, Ohio, passed away Wednesday, January 29, 2025 at Maple Gardens Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Eaton. Born on August 19, 1926 in Jennings, Missouri, she was the daughter of the late Charles C. & Lottie V. (Banker) Stedman. She was a Dixie High School graduate and attended the Verona United Methodist Church.
Winnie loved God,...
Marilyn J. Idle
Feb 12, 2025
Marilyn J. Idle, age 99 years, 11 months, 28 days, of Eaton, Ohio, and formerly of Springboro, passed away on Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at Hillspring of Springboro, Springboro, Ohio. Born on February 15, 1925 in St. Paul, Minnesota, she was the daughter of the late Henry C. and Jean E. (Morse) Boldt.
Marilyn retired from DP&L and was an antique...
James Lee "Chick" Schleiger
Feb 7, 2025
James Lee “Chick” Schleiger, 78 of West Alexandria, Ohio died on Friday, February 7, 2025 at his residence. Born on March 25, 1946, son of the late Leonard Edward & Mary Alice (Geeting) Schleiger.
He was a 1964 graduate of Verona High School. Owner of Schleiger’s Garage in Lewisburg, Ohio. He also retired from General Motors in Dayton, Ohio. He enjoyed...
Galen L. "Doc" Siler
Feb 3, 2025
Galen L. “Doc” Siler, age 87, of West Manchester, Ohio, went to be with the Lord on Monday, February 3, 2025, surrounded by his family. Born on February 11, 1937 in Darke County, Ohio, son of the late, Forest Gale & Vada Leota (Burroughs) Siler.
He graduated in 1955 from Lewisburg Union High School.
Doc was a Vietnam veteran who proudly served...
Claudia Joan (Heck) French
Feb 2, 2025
Claudia Joan (Heck) French, 72 of Brookville, Ohio, passed away Sunday, February 2, 2025 at her residence. Born on May 19, 1952 in Dayton, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late James Robert Heck and Anna Mae (Hutton) Bates.
Claudia had been a Shift Leader for Whole Foods in Sacramento, California. She belonged to the Brookville Library Book Club and...
Marie E. House
Jan 31, 2025
Marie House, 76 of Lewisburg, Ohio died on January 31, 2025 at Kettering Health Grandview in Dayton, Ohio. Marie was born on March 15, 1948 in Lewisburg, Ohio, daughter of the late Lawrence & Lydia M. (Cotterman) House.
She had retired after many years as an accountant for Dayton Public Schools.
Preceded in death by her brother, Harold D. House in 2012.
Survived...
Ron L. Dannaker
Jan 29, 2025
Ron L. Dannaker, age 78, of New Paris, Ohio, passed away on Wednesday, January 29, 2025, at Reid Hospital in Richmond, Indiana. Born on May 5, 1946 in Urbana, Ohio, son of the late William & Betty (Shafer) Dannaker.
He graduated from Springfield High school in 1964.
Ron proudly served in the US Air Force from 1965 to 1968.
Ron retired after many...
Rawland E. "Ron" Hosenfeld
Jan 19, 2025
Rawland “Ron” E. Hosenfeld, age 64, of Eaton, Ohio died Sunday, January 19, 2025, at Maple Gardens in Eaton. Ohio. Born on April 26, 1960, in North Carolina he was the son of the late Rawland “Pete” E. & Barbara A. (Lacy) Hosenfeld. He retired in 2015 from Walmart in Richmond, Indiana.
Survived by: Sisters & Brothers-In-Law: Cindy & David Van...
Robert A. "Buster" Bash
Jan 16, 2025
Robert “Buster” Allen Bash, 74 of Lewisburg, Ohio went to be with the Lord on January 16, 2025. Buster was born on October 20, 1950 in Portland, Indiana, son of Donald E. Fifer and Hazel F. (Hodgson) Bash. He earned his high school diploma on December 30, 1993. His last employment was with Brookhaven of Brookville Ohio where he was...
Jason Brown
Jan 16, 2025
Jason Brown, age 53 of Brookville, Ohio, died on Thursday, January 16, 2025. Born on June 2, 1971 in Dayton, Ohio, son of Vernon & Nancy Lela (Walden) Brown.
He loved the outdoors and was a landscaper.
Preceded by his mother, Nancy Lela Brown in 2021; brother, Vernon W. Brown in 2018; great nephew, Daniel Brown.
Survived by his father, Vernon E. Brown...
Joan M. Wohlfrom
Jan 15, 2025
Joan M. (Schomaker) Wohlfrom, 88 of Camden, Ohio died Wednesday, January 15, 2025, at her residence. Joan was born on July 24, 1936, in Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio, the daughter of the late Charles A. & Rose (Menke) Schomaker. She and her husband had lived in Englewood, Florida prior to moving to Preble County, Ohio and attended Visitation Catholic Church...
James L. Skiles
Jan 12, 2025
James L. Skiles, 55, of New Paris, Ohio, passed away on Sunday, January 12, 2025 in Dayton, Ohio. He was born on September 12, 1969 in Dayton, Ohio.
He was a 1987 graduate of National Trail High School and proudly served in the U.S. Marine Corps. He worked at Matthews Casket in Richmond, Indiana where he painted caskets. He enjoyed wrestling,...
Dale Gene Thompson
Jan 11, 2025
Dale Gene Thompson, age 76, of West Alexandria, Ohio, passed away on Saturday, January 11, 2025 at Hospice of Dayton. Born on March 13, 1948 in Kenton, Ohio, he was the son of the late William Hamer and Virginia Ruth (Long) Thompson. Dale was a Computer Programing Analyst for CSC in Dayton. He was a 1966 Twin Valley North High...
Jack A. Deisher
Jan 9, 2025
Jack A. Deisher, age 70, of Lewisburg, Ohio died on Thursday, January 9, 2025 at Kettering Preble in Eaton, Ohio. Born on July 16, 1954 in Dayton, Ohio, son of the late Max & Lola (Patterson) Deisher.
Jack retired after working in construction for many years. He was a Tri-County North Graduate. Member of the Lewisburg Trail Riders.
Preceded by wife of...
Theodore H. "Ted" Lybrook
Dec 30, 2024
Theodore Huston Lybrook, age 59, passed away in the comfort of his home surrounded by family and loved ones on Monday, December 30th, 2024. His presence touched the lives of everyone who knew him, and his absence leaves a profound void in our hearts.
Born on September 21st, 1965 in Hamilton, Ohio, Ted grew up with a deep connection to the...
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