Obituaries

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

Evelyn I Steele

Evelyn I Steele

Jan 9, 2015

Evelyn I. Steele, age 93 of New Paris, OH, died on Friday, January 9, 2015 at her residence. Evelyn was born on August 5, 1921 in Montgomery County, OH the daughter of the late John & Ethel Leona (Minnick) Brown. She was a homemaker and loved cooking, summer flowers and playing cards. Preceded in death by her husband of 53...

E. Ralph Anderson

E. Ralph Anderson

Jan 6, 2015

E. Ralph Anderson, 56 of New Paris, OH and formerly of Lewisburg, OH, died Tuesday, January 6, 2015 at his residence. He was born on January 12, 1958 in Manchester, KY and was a graduate of Wayne High School in Huber Heights, OH. He was employed at Cargill (formerly Carl Akey, Inc.) for over 22 years as a Research and...

Jean E. "Jeannie" Petrauskas

Jean E. "Jeannie" Petrauskas

Jan 4, 2015

Jean E. "Jeannie" (Arthur) Petrauskas, age 83 of New Paris, OH, left this earth, Sunday, January 4, 2015 at Reid Hospital and Healthcare Services in Richmond, IN. Jeannie was born on November 6, 1931 in Darke Co., OH, daughter of the late Willard "Bill" & Alice S. (McClure) Arthur. Jeannie graduated from Jefferson Township High School in New Paris, OH...

Phyllis D. Root

Phyllis D. Root

Jan 3, 2015

Phyllis D. Root, age 77, of Lewisburg, Ohio passed away peacefully Saturday, January 3, 2015 with her family at her side. She was born May 1, 1937 in Preble County to John M. Heck and Mary E. (Smith) Heck. She was a 1955 Lewisburg Union High School graduate and served as President of her class, President of the Ladies Auxiliary...

Betty Louise Ashman

Betty Louise Ashman

Dec 29, 2014

Betty Louise (Hall) Ashman, 87, of Hamilton, Ohio died on Monday, December 29, 2014. She had been a long time resident of Hawthorn Glen Nursing Center in Middletown, Ohio. Betty was born on April 4, 1927 in Irvine, Kentucky to the late Robert and Nell (Blackwell) Hall. She was preceded in death by her husband of 56 years: Robert Louis...

Myron Boyd Orr

Myron Boyd Orr

Dec 26, 2014

MYRON BOYD ORR, 96 of Eaton, OH, died Friday, December 26, 2014 at Vancrest Healthcare Center in Eaton. Born on September 27, 1918 in Israel Twp., Preble County, OH, he was the son of the late John Ewing & Iva Belle (Morrow) Orr. Myron was a retired Dixon Twp. Farmer. A 1935 Dixon Twp. High School graduate, Deacon Emeritus &...

Eugene W. Weber

Eugene W. Weber

Dec 25, 2014

EUGENE W. WEBER, 93 of Eaton, OH, died Thursday, December 25, 2014 in Eaton. Born on November 8, 1921 in Norwood, OH, he was the son of the late Nathan Wallace & Mondella Emma (Driemeyer) Weber. Preceded in death by his Brothers: Charles A. Weber in 1947 and Philip R. Weber in 2001. Graveside Service will be held at 11:00...

Edith Mae Colclasure

Edith Mae Colclasure

Dec 24, 2014

EDITH MAE COLCLASURE, 92 of Camden, OH passed away on Wednesday, December 24, 2014 at Woodland Country Manor Somerville, OH. Born on August 4, 1922 in Sailor Springs, Illinois, she was the daughter of the late George & Mae (Conley) Crouse. Edith married Isom "Cal" Colclasure on December 31, 1940.Edith was a member of the First Southern Baptist Church in...

Donna Jean Grody

Donna Jean Grody

Dec 21, 2014

Donna Jean (Wendt) Grody, 78, of Eaton, Ohio, passed away on Sunday, December 21, 2014 at Reid Hospital and Healthcare Services in Richmond, Indiana. She was born on May 3, 1936 in Middletown, Ohio, daughter of the late Frederick and Mary K. (Gingrich) Wendt. She was an aide for the Preble County ESC for 11 years. In addition to her...

Paul E. Kalies

Paul E. Kalies

Dec 21, 2014

Paul E. Kalies, 58 of Eaton, OH died on Sunday, December 21, 2014 at Reid Hospital in Richmond, IN. Born on April 5, 1956 in Sandusky, OH son of the late Howard E. & Mary A. (Bahnsen) Kalies. Paul was a 1974 graduate of Huron High School in Huron, OH. Paul retired in 2014 after 39 years at International Paper...

Phyllis Mae Edwards

Phyllis Mae Edwards

Dec 18, 2014

PHYLLIS M. EDWARDS, 72 of Lewisburg, died Thursday, December 18, 2014 at her residence. Born on June 10, 1942 in Fayette County, KY, she was the daughter of the late Roland & Verna (VanWinkle) Arnold. Phyllis was a caregiver for many years and was always willing to help others. She was a loving mother, Grandmother and Great Grandmother.Preceded in death...

Effie Lee Clopper

Effie Lee Clopper

Dec 15, 2014

Effie Lee Clopper, age 52 of New Paris, OH, died on Monday December 15, 2014 at her residence. Born on May 16, 1962 in Dayton, OH she was the daughter of the late Archie & Rhoda Osborne Caudill.Survived by her sons: Dale Letner of New Paris, OH and Bryant Letner of West Alexandria, OH; sisters: Edna F. Stiner of West...

Paul T. Reke

Paul T. Reke

Dec 12, 2014

PAUL T. REKE 50 of Englewood, OH and formerly of Preble County, Ohio died December 12, 2014 at his residence. Paul was born on May 10, 1964 in Dayton, Ohio and he was a 1983 graduate of National Trail High School in Preble County, OH. He had been an airplane mechanic in Connersville, IN and worked at Airborne Express. He...

Ronald Lee Lewis

Ronald Lee Lewis

Dec 12, 2014

Ronald Lee Lewis, 68, of Eaton, OH, died Friday, December 12, 2014 in Eaton. Born on January 18, 1946 in Hamilton, OH, he was the son of the late Junior L. and Naomi Jean (Silvers) Lewis. Ronald had worked for 40 years for International Paper in Eaton. He was a 1964 graduate of Shawnee High School and was a U.S....

Charles A. "Charlie" Howard

Charles A. "Charlie" Howard

Dec 11, 2014

CHARLES A. "CHARLIE" HOWARD, 71 of West Elkton, OH died Thursday, December 11, 2014 at his residence. Born on February 16, 1943 in Preble County, OH, son of the late Edwin C. & Mary A. (Kitson) Howard. Charlie married JoAn Bowman on December 16, 1961. Charlie loved bowling and fishing, he especially loved and enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren...

Elver D Gaston

Elver D Gaston

Dec 10, 2014

ELVER D. GASTON, age 91, of Eaton, OH died Wednesday, December 10, 2014 at Heartland of Eaton in Eaton, OH. Born on September 6, 1923 in Fairbanks, IN, son of the late Lynn & Joy (Drake) Gaston. Elver graduated in 1942 from Sullivan High School in Sullivan, IN, where he was a member of the Boys Varsity Track and Basketball...

Helen Johnson

Helen Johnson

Dec 8, 2014

Helen Johnson, age 90 of New Paris, OH, died, Monday, December 8, 2014 at Reid Hospital and Healthcare Services in Richmond, IN. Helen was born on December 14, 1923 in Jackson County, KY, daughter of the late John Daniel and Dora Alice (Gentry) Carmack. For over 36 years she was the cook at DiFederico's Lampost in New Paris. In addition...

Eva M. Thomas

Eva M. Thomas

Dec 7, 2014

Eva M. (Farris) Thomas, 85 of New Paris, died Sunday, December 7, 2014. Born on January 24, 1929 in Walton, Kentucky, daughter of the late Jack & Amanda Lee (Warth) Farris. Member of BSF in Richmond, Indiana.Preceded by husband, Moyne Leroy Thomas in 2011; son, James Leroy "Jimmie" Thomas in 1972; sister, Barbara Hamm in 1976; brother, Jack Farris, Jr....

Pauline Harvey

Pauline Harvey

Dec 4, 2014

Pauline Harvey, age 68 of Eaton, OH, died, Thursday, December 4, 2014. Our beloved mother was born to Paul and Betty Hubbard in Winchester, Kentucky on June 19th, 1946. She was a graduate of West Liberty Salem High School in West Liberty, Ohio. She is preceded in death by her mother, father, and her husband James Harvey. Pauline is survived...

Frederick W. Phipps

Frederick W. Phipps

Nov 28, 2014

Frederick W. Phipps, age 86 of Eaton, Ohio died Friday, November 28, 2014 at Grandview Hospital in Dayton, OH Born on July 16, 1928 in Beckley, West Virginia he was the son of the late Garner & Elsie Marie (Goins) Phipps. Fred was a W.W. II U.S. Navy veteran and he graduated from the University of Arizona Pharmacy School. He...

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