Obituaries

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

Donald R. Robbins

Donald R. Robbins

Nov 23, 2012

Donald R. Robbins, 92, of Lewisburg, OH, died Friday, November 23, 2012 at Heartland of Eaton. Born on June 5, 1920 in Morgan County, Kentucky, he was the son of the late James E. & Anna M. (Cassity) Robbins. Don retired in 1977 from Chrysler Airtemp in Dayton after 30 years as a machinist, a W.W. II U.S. Army veteran,...

Sandra Schoonover

Sandra Schoonover

Nov 22, 2012

Sandra Schoonover age 56 of Franklin, Ohio passed away Thursday, November 22, 2012 at her residence. Born on August 29, 1956 in Butler County, Ohio she was the daughter of Daily & Cora (Blevins) Swartz. Preceded in death by her father and a brother: Rick Swartz in 2004.Survivors: sons & Daughters-in-Law: Matthew & Alberta Webb, Wayne & Jessica Webb and...

Dennis Ballinger

Dennis Ballinger

Nov 22, 2012

Dennis Ballinger age 80 of Camden, Ohio passed away Thursday, November 22, 2012 at The Greenbriar in Eaton, OH. Born on June 11, 1932 in Rockcastle County, Kentucky he was the son of the late Eddie Lee & Lona (Abney) Ballinger. Dennis served in the U.S. Marines during the Korea War and worked for American Aggregates in Middletown, OH. He...

Christine Michele Wilkinson

Christine Michele Wilkinson

Nov 19, 2012

WILKINSON, CHRISTINE MICHELE, 36, of Eaton, OH, died Monday, November 19, 2012 near Eaton. Born on January 30, 1976 at Tarawa Terrace, Onslow County, North Carolina, she worked at Brighton Mills in Pyrmont near Brookville, OH and the Humane Society of Preble County. Preceded in death by her half brother, Scott L. Walls in 2001.Survivors include her children, Sarah Ann...

Anna Mae Halderman

Anna Mae Halderman

Nov 18, 2012

Anna Mae (Hinders) Halderman, 83, of Lewisburg, OH, passed away Sunday, November 18, 2012 at her residence. Born on September 3, 1929 in Dayton, OH, daughter of the late Andrew & Cecelia (Broerman) Hinders. Anna graduated in 1947 from Stivers High School. Member of Visitation Catholic Church and Saint Ann's Sodality of Eaton, OH. Anna was the other half of...

Esther C. Bixler

Esther C. Bixler

Nov 15, 2012

Esther C. Bixler, 91, of Brookville, OH, died Thursday, November 15, 2012 in Brookville. Born on December 22, 1920 in Montgomery County, OH, she was the daughter of the late Edward George & Agnes Beatrice (Lum) Miller. Esther retired in 1986 after 25 years with Brookville Schools as the cafeteria supervisor. A 1938 Lewisburg Union High School graduate, 77 year...

Mathus William Bertsch

Mathus William Bertsch

Nov 13, 2012

MATHUS WILLIAM BERTSCH, of Brookville, Ohio passed away on Tuesday, November 13, 2012 at Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton shortly after his birth. Mathus is survived by his parents, Brandy S. Eby of Brookville & Bobby L. Bertsch of Lewisburg, Ohio; sister, Tosha Bertsch; maternal grandparents, Jamie & Marty Ramsey of Brookville; paternal grandparents, Terrie & Barney Bertsch of Lewisburg;...

Traci Renee Dill

Traci Renee Dill

Nov 9, 2012

Traci Renee (Carey) Dill, 49, of Camden, Ohio, died Friday, November 9, 2012 in Eaton. Born on September 22, 1963 in Richmond, Indiana. Traci was a graduate of Union County High School in Indiana and a graduate of IU East with an Associate's degree in Health Care Administration. Traci was a Medical Records Clerk for McCullough Hyde Hospital in Oxford,...

Jeffrey Douglas Pence

Jeffrey Douglas Pence

Nov 9, 2012

Jeffrey Douglas Pence, 31, of West Alexandria, OH, died Friday, November 9, 2012 in West Alexandria. Jeff was a welder for Cleary Machine Company, Inc. in West Alexandria and was a member of the Trail Riders and Bike Night. Preceded in death by his Father: Douglas J. Pence in 1983; Brother: Matthew Scott Pence in 1998; Maternal Grandfather: John S....

Robert E. Willard

Robert E. Willard

Nov 8, 2012

Robert E. "Bob" Willard, age 82, of Somerville, OH, died, Thursday, November 8, 2012 at Woodland Country Manor. Born on March 20, 1930 in Somerville, OH, he was the son of the late Joseph & Myrtle (Van Winkle) Willard. Bob was a self-employed carpenter for many years. After retiring he enjoyed his flowers, yard work, gardening and sitting on his...

Harold D. House

Harold D. House

Nov 7, 2012

Harold D. House, 82, of Eaton, OH, died Wednesday, November 7, 2012 in Richmond, IN. Born on May 16, 1930 in Johnsville, Montgomery County, OH, he was the son of the late Lawrence & Lydia Marie (Cotterman) House. Harold retired in 1992 from Midway Tools in Centerville, IN. He was a U.S. Army veteran and member of the NRA. He...

William E. Myers

William E. Myers

Nov 6, 2012

William E. "Bill" Myers, 84, formerly of Eldorado, Ohio died Tuesday, November 6, 2012 at Heartland of Eaton. He was born June 21, 1928 in Gasper Township, Preble County, Ohio, the only child of the late Henry & Eula (Wright) Myers. Bill worked as a farmer alongside his father, and proudly served in the US Army. In 1958, he and...

John J. Idle

John J. Idle

Nov 6, 2012

John J. Idle, 95, of Springboro, OH, died Tuesday, November 6, 2012 at Hospice of Butler & Warren Counties. Born on July 17, 1917 in Wapakoneta, OH, he was the son of the late Vance B. & Beryl (Smith) Idle. John retired in 1977 as a truck driver for Commercial Motor in Dayton and was a member of Local 957...

Roberta A. Swindler

Roberta A. Swindler

Nov 5, 2012

Roberta A. "Bobbie" Swindler, 82, of West Alexandria, Ohio, died Monday, November 5, 2012 at Good Samaritan Hospital in Dayton, Ohio. Bobbie was born on July 23, 1930 in Dayton, daughter of the late Andrew & Alma (Daniels) Bruns. She was retired from Baxter Healthcare in Eaton, Ohio and was a former member of the Preble County Horseman Association. In...

Renee K Mcmechan

Renee K Mcmechan

Nov 4, 2012

RENEE K. MCMECHAN, 47 of Eaton, Ohio died Sunday, November 4, 2012 at Hospice of Dayton. Born on June 21, 1965 in Hamilton, Ohio, she was the owner and operator of the Ourtiques Antique Shop in New Hope, Ohio. She is preceded in death by her father, Clarence Willis, Jr. in 1989; brothers, Kenneth Willis in 1976 and Clarence E....

Linda L. Smith

Linda L. Smith

Nov 1, 2012

LINDA L. SMITH, 53, of New Paris, OH, died Thursday, November 1, 2012 in Richmond, IN. Born on December 26, 1958 in Dayton, OH. Linda was a 1977 graduate of National Trail High School and served on the Alumni Association. A member of the Christ United Church in Richmond and served on the Board of Public Affairs in New Paris....

Miriam D. Loy

Miriam D. Loy

Oct 30, 2012

MIRIAM D. LOY, 93, of Lewisburg, Ohio, died Tuesday, October30, 2012 in Lewisburg. Miriam was born on August 31, 1919 in Covington, Ohio, daughter of the late Charles & Zoe (Wenrick) Detling. She was a graduate of Greenville High School in Greenville, Ohio and Miami University in Oxford, Ohio. She taught English, typing, shorthand and Latin for 17 years at...

David E. Keckler

David E. Keckler

Oct 29, 2012

David E. Keckler age 64 of Laura, OH, died Monday, October 29, 2012 at his residence. Born on February 20, 1948 in Dayton, Ohio he served in the U.S. Navy for 25 years. He had worked at F & P America Mfg. in Troy, OH and attended the Lewisburg United Church of Christ and was a member of the American...

Mildred P.  Izor

Mildred P. Izor

Oct 27, 2012

Mildred "Honey" Izor, 96, of Eaton, OH, died Saturday, October 27, 2012 in Eaton. Born on December 30, 1915 in Alexandria, KY, she was the daughter of the late Charles H. & Catherine M. (Binkley) Pelle, Sr. Mrs. Izor retired as a cafeteria manager in 1980 after 20 years at Eaton City Schools. She was a 1935 graduate of Eaton...

William R. Gottschalk

William R. Gottschalk

Oct 26, 2012

William R. Gottschalk, 71, of Clayton, OH, died Friday, October 26, 2012 at his residence. Born on August 24, 1941 in Somerset, NJ, he was the son of the late John Henry & Mildred P. (Mikaden) Gottschalk. He was a Sales Rep for Ward Steel Service Co. in Dayton for 20 plus years and was a graduate of Monroe Twp....