Obituaries

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

Delores "Jeanie" Knox

Delores "Jeanie" Knox

Dec 3, 2022

Delores Jean “Jeanie” Knox, 84, of New Paris, Ohio, died Saturday, December 3, 2022 at Reid Health in Richmond, Indiana. Born on June 10, 1938 in New Madison, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Lawrence G. & Melissa L. (Charles) Bowers.

Jeanie loved watching birds, word search and spending time with family and friends. She attended the New Paris...

Jerome "Jerry" Howell

Jerome "Jerry" Howell

Dec 3, 2022

Jerome P. “Jerry” Howell, age 66 of Frankfort, Ohio, died Saturday, December 3, 2022 at Embassy of Valley View, Frankfort, Ohio. Born on February 13, 1956 in Dayton, Ohio, he was the son of the late Paul M. Howell and Virginia L. (Parker) Hicks. Jerry attended Milton Union High School and is a U.S. Navy veteran.

Survived by his Siblings: Kathy...

Virginia "Jenny" Rumpler

Virginia "Jenny" Rumpler

Dec 3, 2022

Virginia “Jenny” Rumpler, 72, of Somerville, Ohio, died Saturday, December 3, 2022 at her residence. Born on August 22, 1950 in Perry County, Kentucky, she was the daughter of the late Orlin R. & Madeline (Baker) Strunk, Sr.

Jenny retired from Miami University in Oxford, Ohio in 2006. Her greatest joy was her family, traveling, “Sister Trips”, reading, and gardening. She...

Sherry George

Sherry George

Dec 1, 2022

Sherry (Kleinhenn) George, 81 of Eaton, Ohio, passed away on Thursday, December 1, 2022 at Ohio’s Hospice of Dayton. Born on September 2, 1941 in Defiance, Ohio.

She had retired after many years working at Lakengren.

Preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, Leroy George; sister, Marcia Whittemore

Survived by her children, Tony (Lynn) George of Elkhart, IN and Lynnette (Pat)...

Donald E. Vanskiver

Donald E. Vanskiver

Dec 1, 2022

Donald Eugene Vanskiver, 88 of Eaton, died Thursday December 1, 2022, at Vancrest of Eaton. Donald was born on April 26, 1934, in Preble County, Ohio the son of the late Harold & Ida (Baker) Vanskiver. Don was a 1954 Eaton High School graduate served in the U.S. Army and he worked at Parker Hannifin in Eaton for over 42...

Patricia June Kessler

Patricia June Kessler

Nov 29, 2022

Patricia June Kessler, age 87 formerly of New Paris, Ohio passed on Tuesday, November 29, 2022, at Vancrest of Eaton. Pat was born on August 21, 1935, in Pulaski, Indiana the daughter of the late William Floyd & Lauretta (Tangeman) Moore. On May 26th, 1953, she married William M. Kessler. Mom could do just about anything. From making floats for...

Amanda J Cox

Amanda J Cox

Nov 25, 2022

Amanda J. Cox, 71 of West Milton, Ohio and formerly of Eaton, Ohio died suddenly on Friday, November 25, 2022. Born on September 5, 1951 in Dayton, Ohio, daughter of the late Carl & Eula Mae (Ison) Fugate. She was a 1970 graduate of Twin Valley South High School in West Alexandria, Ohio.

In-home health care worker in Kentucky and then...

June Adelaide Juday

June Adelaide Juday

Nov 24, 2022

June Adelaide Juday, age 83 of New Paris, Ohio passed on Thursday, November 24, 2022, at the Compassus Hospice Center in Indianapolis, Indiana. June was born on June 2, 1939, in Richmond, Indiana, the daughter of the late Warren & Nancy (Bunker) Atkins. She retired in 2001 from Verizon of Richmond. Member and Elder of the First Presbyterian Church in...

Alice J. Matheny

Alice J. Matheny

Nov 15, 2022

Alice J. (Armold) Matheny, 93 of Eaton, Ohio, died unexpectedly on November 15, 2022. Born on March 12, 1929 in Dayton, Ohio, daughter of the late, Russell Francis & Carrie K. (Pancake) Armold.

She retired from Baxter International in Eaton, Ohio and as a nanny for a family in Middletown. Member of the Eastern Star.

Preceded by her husband, Samuel Doyle Matheny...

Ella Lucille Pease

Ella Lucille Pease

Nov 14, 2022

Ella Lucille (Clayman) Pease, age 84 of Englewood, Ohio and formerly of Eaton, Ohio, died Monday, November 14, 2022, in Englewood. She was born on October 31, 1938, in Preble County, Ohio, daughter of the late George William and Mary Lou (Peters) Clayman.

Ella was a 1957 graduate of Jackson High School and had worked for many years as a secretary...

Paula S. Sweet

Paula S. Sweet

Nov 10, 2022

It is with great sadness that the family of Paula Sue Sweet, 72, announces their final good-byes. Paula passed away Nov. 10, 2022, surrounded by loved ones after a sudden illness. Paula was a lifelong resident of New Paris, OH but has resided the last several years in Richmond, IN at The Leland Legacy.

Paula was born October 14th,1950 to Harry...

Sharon Leah Sheley

Sharon Leah Sheley

Nov 8, 2022

Sharon Leah (McKown) Sheley, age 82 of Lewisburg, Ohio, died Tuesday, November 8, 2022, at Hospice of Dayton. She was born on January 11, 1940, in Montgomery County, Ohio, daughter of the late Melvin and Alice (Mills) McKown.

Sharon worked for many years in custodial services for McMaken’s Grocery Store in Brookville, Ohio.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in...

Rose Mary Knight

Rose Mary Knight

Nov 5, 2022

Rose Mary Knight, age 93 formerly of New Paris, Ohio passed on Saturday, November 5, 2022, at Kershaw, South Carolina. Born on March 23, 1929, in Hagerstown, Wayne County, Indiana she was the daughter of the late Chester E. & Cida A. (Coomes) Keever. Rose was a 1947 graduate of the Arsenal Technical High School in Indianapolis, Indiana. She was...

Helen Joanne Mcclure

Helen Joanne Mcclure

Nov 3, 2022

Helen Joanne McClure, age 73 of Eaton, Ohio, died Thursday, November 3, 2022 in New Lebanon, Ohio. Born on February 20, 1949 in Dayton, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Clarence J. Harris and Barbara Ann (Bradshaw) Brush.

Preceded in death by her Brothers: Ray E. Harris and Joseph A. Harris.

Survivors include her Son: Carl Wayne McClure; Sisters: Donna...

Norma Jean Bunger

Norma Jean Bunger

Nov 2, 2022

Norma Jean Bunger, 93, formerly of Lewisburg passed away peacefully Wednesday, November 2, 2022, at the Inn at Christine Valley in Canfield, Ohio, surrounded by her family. She was born September 26, 1929, the daughter of the late P.H. & Hazel (Wilt) Burris. Preceded in death by (2) brothers, Marion Burris and Jack Burris, daughter-in-law Marcia Bunger, and daughter Susan...

Patricia J. Bassett

Patricia J. Bassett

Nov 2, 2022

Patricia J. Bassett, age 78 of Bloomingburg, Ohio and formerly of Eaton, Ohio died Wednesday, November 2, 2022, at Grant Medical Center in Columbus, Ohio. She was born on May 23, 1944, in Cambridge, England, daughter of the late Samuel James and Joan E. (Liddington) Alcorn.

Patricia loved to crochet, watch old black and white westerns and movies on the Hallmark...

Harriett E. Oakley

Harriett E. Oakley

Oct 31, 2022

Harriett E. Oakley 86 of Eaton, Ohio passed away on Monday, October 31, 2022, in Eaton. Born on November 2, 1935, in Wayne County, Indiana she was the daughter of the late Harry H & Sarah A (Elliott) Wadman. Harriett was a Nurse’s Aide retiring in 1996 from Grandview Hospital in Dayton. She was a member of the First Assembly...

Joellen Hollingsworth

Joellen Hollingsworth

Oct 31, 2022

Joellen (Hays) Hollingsworth, 75 of Camden, Ohio went to be with the Lord on Monday, October 31, 2022. Born on May 21, 1947 in Hamilton, Ohio, daughter of the late Francis A. & Jeannette Lee (Flory) Hays.

She was a 1965 graduate of Eaton High School and a 1966 graduate of Richmond School of Practical Nursing. She retired in 2013 from...

Alberta Ann Wehrly

Alberta Ann Wehrly

Oct 25, 2022

Alberta Ann Wehrly, age 92 of Dayton, Ohio died Tuesday, October 25, 2022 at The Carlyle House, Kettering, Ohio. Born on May 4, 1930 in Lewisburg, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Charles Herbert & Maude Leon (Riley) Douglass. Alberta was a School Teacher for the Trotwood-Madison School District, retiring in 1992 after 30 years.

Preceded in death by...

Carol Jean Hamblin

Carol Jean Hamblin

Oct 24, 2022

Carol Jean Hamblin, 70, of Franklin, Ohio, died Monday, October 24, 2022 in Middletown, Ohio. She was born on June 18, 1952 in Dayton, Ohio.

Preceded in death by her Father: Charles W. Hamblin, Brothers: Jack and John Hamblin.

She is survived by her Mother: Bonnie (Drake) Carr; Daughter: Rachel A. Hamblin; Brother: Richard Farley and 1 Granddaughter.

Services will be held at...

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