Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Preble County, Eaton, Lewisburg & New Paris in Ohio.

Harold E. Spitzer

Harold E. Spitzer

Feb 27, 2009

HAROLD E. SPITZER, age 86 of Richmond, IN, died Friday, February 27, 2009 in Richmond, IN. Born on July 26, 1922 in Bent County, Colorado, he was the son of the late Eli F. And Eva Marie (Colebourn) Spitzer. Harold had worked for Truss Joist in Boise, Idaho. He sang in the church choir and barbershop quartet at the Nampa...

Marietta Ellen  Lamb

Marietta Ellen Lamb

Feb 21, 2009

Marietta Ellen "Mitzi" (Beard) Lamb, age 80, of Eaton, Ohio died Saturday, February 21, 2009 at Hospice of Cincinnati in Blue Ash, Ohio. Born on July 29, 1928 in Germantown, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late John Clifford & Florence (Christine) Beard. Marietta retired from Mound Laboratory in Miamisburg, Ohio. Marietta owned and operated Mitzi's Fabric Shop in...

Gerald E. Withrow

Gerald E. Withrow

Feb 19, 2009

Gerald E. Withrow age 81 of Camden, Ohio died Thursday, February 19, 2009 at Woodland Country Manor - Somerville, OH. Born on June 22, 1927 in Butler County, OH he was the son of the late Albert E. & Ora Mae (Hageman) Withrow. Gerald was a 1945 graduate of the Ohio Military Institute in Cincinnati and served in the U.S....

Anna A. Stupp

Anna A. Stupp

Feb 18, 2009

ANNA A. STUPP, age 87, of Camden, OH, died Wednesday, February 18, 2009 at the Ohio State Medical Center in Columbus, OH. Born on September 2, 1921 in Dayton, OH, she was the daughter of the late Cornelius and Marie (Zeeman) Van Brederode. Preceded in death by her husband: Norman E. Stupp in 1992.Survived by her children: John Stupp, Camden,...

Rachel B. Hill

Rachel B. Hill

Feb 17, 2009

Rachel B. Hill 69, of Eaton, OH died Tuesday, February 17, 2009 at Covington Care Center in Covington, OH. Born on December 6, 1939 in Rockcastle County, Kentucky she was the daughter of the late Stanley & Mable (Morris) Cole and has lived in Preble County most all of her life. Preceded in death by a sister: Della Cole.Survived by...

Neil Blankenship

Neil Blankenship

Feb 14, 2009

NEIL BLANKENSHIP, age 67, of Somerville, OH, died Saturday, February 14, 2009 at Mercy Fairfield Hospital in Fairfield, OH. He was born on December 6, 1941 in Middletown, OH, son of the late Roy and Sarah (Stroud) Blankenship. Neil was a graduate of Shawnee High School in Camden, OH and was the owner of Blankenship Upholstery in Somerville and Neil's...

Roy V. Meikle

Roy V. Meikle

Feb 8, 2009

Roy V. Meikle, 94, of Eaton, OH and formerly of Tucson, AZ died Sunday morning, February 8, 2009 at Vancrest Health Care Center in Eaton. Born on July 9, 1914 in Tawas City, Michigan he was the son of the late Frank & Ofelphia (Shaffer) Meikle. Roy was a U.S. Army WW II veteran. He farmed in Michigan prior to...

Phyllis J. Bowers

Phyllis J. Bowers

Feb 8, 2009

Phyllis J. Bowers, 77, of Eldorado, died peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, Sunday, February 8, 2009, at her residence after nearly 14 years of illnesses. She was born September 19, 1931 in Arcanum, Ohio, to Roy & Sara (Harshbarger) Hofacker, who preceded her in death. Phyllis was a New Madison (Tri-Village) graduate of the Class of '51, and lived...

Norma A. Arthur

Norma A. Arthur

Feb 8, 2009

NORMA A. ARTHUR, 87, of Eaton, Ohio, died Sunday, February 8, 2009, at Hospice of Dayton. Born on May 1, 1921, in Preble County, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Corwin and Mary Luetta (Poffenberger) Jeanes. She was a 1939 graduate of Monroe High School and so enjoyed attending her class reunions each year. Norma was a housekeeper...

William T.  Daugherty

William T. Daugherty

Feb 7, 2009

William T. "Bill" Daugherty age 77 of New Paris, OH died Saturday evening February 7, 2009 at Reid Hospital in Richmond. Born on June 8, 1931 in Richmond, IN he was the son of the late George & Marguerite (Hampton) Daugherty. Bill attended Richmond High School and was a U.S. Navy Korean War veteran serving on the U.S.S. Hollister and...

Jessicca Marie Wellman

Jessicca Marie Wellman

Feb 7, 2009

JESSICCA MARIE WELLMAN, 27, of Carey, OH and formerly of Eaton, OH, passed away Saturday, February 7, 2009 at her home. She was born on December 2, 1981 in Findlay, OH. She attended the Twin Creek Elm, Gratis, OH, Gormon Elm, Roth Middle School and Meadowdale Elm for the orthopedic handicapped, all of Dayton, OH. She was a class graduate...

Mark A. Rutherford

Mark A. Rutherford

Feb 3, 2009

MARK A. RUTHERFORD, age 49, of Eaton, Ohio, died Tuesday, February 3, 2009. Born on June 18, 1959 in Richmond, Indiana he was the son of William G. "Bill" & Marilyn J. (Marshall) Rutherford. Mark graduated in 1978 from Eaton High School. Member of the F.O.E. #2202 in Eaton, Ohio. Member of the American Legion in Eaton, Ohio. Member of...

Clyde W. Elliott

Clyde W. Elliott

Feb 1, 2009

Clyde W. Elliott, 84, of Richmond, IN and formerly of Preble County, OH died Sunday, February 1, 2009 at Pinehurst Village in Centerville, IN. Born on February 19, 1924 in Montgomery County, OH he was the son of the late John & Amanda (Schilling) Elliott. Clyde was a U.S. Army W.W. II veteran and received the Purple Heart. He retired...

Florence E. Neel

Florence E. Neel

Jan 30, 2009

Florence E. (Hardwick) Neel, age 86, of New Paris, Ohio died Friday, January 30, 2009 in Medina, Ohio. Born on December 4, 1922 in Richmond, Indiana, she was the daughter of the late George F. & Lella M. (Judd) Hardwick. She graduated in 1941 from Richmond Senior High School in Richmond, Indiana. Florence played xylophone for the Jack Kurkowski Band...

Eva M. (Partain) Spegal

Eva M. (Partain) Spegal

Jan 26, 2009

EVA M. (PARTAIN) SPEGAL, age 91 of Arcanum, Ohio died Monday, January 26, 2009 at Wayne Hospital in Greenville, Ohio after an extended illness. Born on February 26, 1917 in Lapel, Indiana, she was the daughter of the late Chauncey & Elizabeth (Coverdale) Partain. She graduated in 1936 from Lapel High School in Lapel, Indiana. Eva had worked for Crosley...

Erin E. Sparrow

Erin E. Sparrow

Jan 22, 2009

Erin E. Sparrow, age 31 of Eaton, Ohio, died Thursday, January 22, 2009 at Atrium of Middletown. She was born on January 1, 1978 in Butler County, Ohio and had been a Nursing Assistant at Heartland of Eaton.Erin is survived by Parents: Lewis C. & Joy D. (Arp) Sparrow of Eaton, OH; Children: Shyanne Freeman, Brittany Freeman, Amanda Sparrow, Colin...

Kathleen Faye Alley

Kathleen Faye Alley

Jan 22, 2009

KATHLEEN FAYE (LANDERS) ALLEY, her friends and family called her "Faye", age 59, of Lewisburg, Ohio, died Thursday, January 22, 2009 at Hospice of Dayton surrounded by her family and friends. Faye was born on May 15, 1949 in Nitro, West Virginia to the late Willard B. And Mary Frances (Raynes) Landers. She moved to Lewisburg in March of 1969...

Paul W.  Smith

Paul W. Smith

Jan 20, 2009

Paul W. "Smitty" Smith, 66, of New Paris, died Tuesday, January 20, 2009 at his residence. He was born August 10, 1942, in Louisville, Kentucky, the son of Merl Joseph & Letha Mae (Wade) Smith, who preceded him in death. Paul was a well known area plumber for over 35 years, having worked many years for John Mondics Plumbing and...

Elizabeth  Anne Gibbins

Elizabeth Anne Gibbins

Jan 20, 2009

ELIZABETH "BETTY" ANNE GIBBINS, 88, of Eaton, OH died Tuesday, January 20, 2009 at the Greenbriar Nursing and Care Center in Eaton. Born on April 21, 1920 in Preble County, OH, she was the daughter of the late Harry C.and Bertha (Nunning) Gibbins. She was a member of the Visitation Catholic Church and the St. Anne's Sodality both in Eaton....

Freda E. Marburger

Freda E. Marburger

Jan 19, 2009

FREDA E. MARBURGER, 89 of Lewisburg, OH, died Monday, January 19, 2009 in Brookville, OH. Born on April 29, 1919 in Dayton, OH, she was the daughter of the late Martin & Eda Z. (Steinbock) Houck. She was a member of Idel #293 Order of Eastern Star in Lewisburg since 1963. She has lived in Preble County since 1949. Preceded...