Obituaries

Steven E. Eck

Steven E. Eck

Aug 11, 2022

Steven E. Eck, age 56, of West Alexandria passed away on Thursday, August 11, 2022 at his residence with all of his loving family by his side.  He was born July 1, 1966 in Dayton, OH to the late Robert “Gene” and Roberta Eck.  Steve was a 1985 graduate of Twin Valley South High School.  He worked for the Ohio...

Rev. Dr. Richard C. North

Rev. Dr. Richard C. North

Aug 8, 2022

Rev. Dr. Richard C. North, age 87, left this world to enter the eternal realm August 8, 2022. He was a resident of Brookhaven Retirement Community in Brookville, Ohio for the past two and a half years. Preceding that, he pastored 56 years, serving many congregations, including 13 years as chaplain of Hill View Retirement Center in Portsmouth, Ohio.  During...

Harlan E. "Eck" Gabbard

Harlan E. "Eck" Gabbard

Aug 7, 2022

Harlan E. “Eck” Gabbard, age 84, of Eaton, OH, passed away on Sunday, August 7, 2022 at Reid Hospital in Richmond, IN.  He was born July 18, 1938 in Red Lion, OH to the late John and Marie Gabbard.  He retired after 36 years of employment from Armco Steel in Middletown.  He enjoyed camping, and was an avid hunter and...

Loren Eugene Shaffer

Loren Eugene Shaffer

Aug 1, 2022

Loren Eugene Shaffer, age 90 of New Paris, OH, passed away on Monday, August 1, 2022 at his residence. He was born May 14, 1932 in New Paris, OH to the late John Shaffer and Mary (Petry) Shaffer.  Loren served in the US Army and served during the Korean conflict.  Loren was a member of Castine Church.  He was preceded...

Patricia "Patty"  Anne Haas

Patricia "Patty" Anne Haas

Jul 31, 2022

Patricia “Patty” Anne Haas & Jonathan “Jon” Michael Haas

Patricia ‘Patty’ Anne Haas, age 66 of West Alexandria, OH, passed away on Sunday, July 31, 2022 in Centerville, OH. She was born August 27, 1955 at WPAFB, OH to Anita (Stahlheber) Deleranko and the late Eugene J. Deleranko.  Patty was a 1973 graduate of Fairborn Park Hills, and earned her...

Raymond Joseph Hansen

Raymond Joseph Hansen

Jul 30, 2022

Raymond Joseph Hansen, age 90 of Camden,  OH, passed away on Saturday, July 30, 2022 in Miamisburg, OH.  He was born April 3, 1932 in East Pittsburgh, PA to the late Samuel Hansen and Dorothy (Lukinich) Hansen.  Ray graduated from East Pittsburgh High School in 1949, and Indiana Technical College in 1959 earning a BS in Electronic engineering.  Ray served...

E. Emogene Hensley

E. Emogene Hensley

Jul 30, 2022

E. Emogene Hensley, 93, of St. Marys and formerly Eaton, Ohio, passed peacefully into eternity on July 30, 2022 at Cridersville Healthcare Center in Cridersville, Ohio. She was born at home in Eaton, Ohio, on May 20, 1929. She was the 10th child of Frank and Nancy (Hanlon) Wiseman.  Emogene first worked in a little corner grocery store she owned...

Donald L. Daily

Donald L. Daily

Jul 27, 2022

Donald L. Daily, age 68, of Eaton, OH passed away on Wednesday, July 27, 2022 at Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton, OH.  He was born March 2, 1954 in Dayton, OH to the late Clifford E. and Genevieve J. (Handley) Daily.  As a young man, Don earned his Eagle Scout award.  He retired from Parker-Hannifin Company after 43 years of...

Audrey E. Spencer

Audrey E. Spencer

Jul 24, 2022

Audrey E. Spencer, age 65 of Arcanum, OH, passed away on Sunday, July 24, 2022 in Darke County, OH.  She was born October 21, 1956 in Waukegan, Illinois to the late Charles Preston, Sr. and Gladys (Middleton) Preston.  Audrey graduated from Eaton High School in 1975.  She married her late husband Bruce Evans in 1978.  They enjoyed 30 years of...

Lois M. Conley

Lois M. Conley

Jul 19, 2022

Lois M. Conley, age 102, of Eaton, passed away on Tuesday, July 19, 2022 at her residence.  She was born April 12, 1920 in Norwalk, OH to the late Fred and Clarissa Smith.  Lois was a charter member and officer of the Home Garden Club; was a member of the Order of Eastern Star and Rebekah Lodge; and was an...

Michael R. Ruebush

Michael R. Ruebush

Jul 19, 2022

Michael R. Ruebush age 70 of Eaton, OH, passed away on Tuesday, July 19, 2022 at Reid Hospital in Richmond, IN.  He was born April 7, 1952 in Dayton, OH to the late Charles E. and Joyce Ann (Jay) Ruebush.  Michael was a long time farmer in Preble County.  Along with farming, Michael also enjoyed helping his grandchildren with their...

Carol L. Driver

Carol L. Driver

Jul 18, 2022

Carol L. Driver, age 74, of Eaton, passed away Monday, July 18, 2022 at her residence.  She was born November 2, 1947 in Dayton to the late Roy and Betty (Cole) McClellan.  She was secretary for Eaton Baptist Temple and Preble Christian Academy for many years and later retired from Rexarc Company in West Alexandria.  In addition to her parents,...

Nancy Carolyn Schmid

Nancy Carolyn Schmid

Jul 17, 2022

Nancy Carolyn “Gram” Schmid, age 79, of Las Vegas, NV and formally of South Charleston, OH passed away July 17, 2022, in her residence. She was born September 23, 1942, in Richmond, IN, the daughter of the late Martin and Lucille (Wiseman) Shelley.  She worked as an X-Ray technician for many years for the State of Ohio, Dr Starr MD,...

David M. Gabbard

David M. Gabbard

Jul 13, 2022

David M. Gabbard, age 83, of West Alexandria, passed away on Wednesday, July 13, 2022 at his residence.  He was born March 17, 1939 in Preble County to the late Lee and Elsie (Stamper) Gabbard.  David was a U.S. Army Veteran and retired from General Motors after 30 years.  He was a member of the First Baptist Church. In addition...

Anthoney W. Cadwalleder

Anthoney W. Cadwalleder

Jul 12, 2022

Anthoney W. Cadwalleder (aka Toney Jones), age 60, of Dayton, OH and formerly Preble County, passed away on Tuesday, July 12, 2022 at Hospice of Hamilton.  He was born December 20, 1961 in Cincinnati, OH.  Toney was an advocate for all, especially the underdog. He provided direct care for two decades at Montgomery Developmental Center.  He also shared his love...

Cristal Cooper

Cristal Cooper

Jul 10, 2022

Cristal Cooper, age 75, of West Alexandria, OH passed away on Sunday, July 10, 2022 at Greenbriar Nursing Home in Eaton, OH.  She was born January 24, 1947 in Dayton OH to the late James L. and Henrietta L. (Wachtel) Cooper.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, David L. Cooper.  She is survived...

Dorothy Jean Fark

Dorothy Jean Fark

Jul 10, 2022

Dorothy Jean (Conard) Fark, age 93, of Eldorado, OH passed away Sunday, July 10, 2022 at her residence.  She was born June 13, 1929 in Waynesville, OH to the late Carl and Hazel (Griffy) Conard.  Dorothy graduated with her Bachelor’s Degree in 1951 from The Ohio State University.  She married David Fark on August 31, 1951.  She retired from C.R....

Ronald N. Pullins

Ronald N. Pullins

Jul 9, 2022

Ronald N. Pullins, age 81, of New Lebanon, OH passed away on Saturday, July 9, 2022 at Hospice of Dayton.  He was born January 14, 1941 in Dayton to the late Neal and Verna Pullins.  Ron was a U.S. Army Veteran.  He started his career at McCall’s Publishing in Dayton; and later worked in Car Sales, working for several area...

Charles Ray Slough

Charles Ray Slough

Jul 3, 2022

Charles Ray Slough, age 92, of Gratis, OH passed away on Sunday, July 3, 2022 at Hospice of Dayton.  He was born April 29, 1930 in Middletown, OH to the late Wilbert and Wilma (Clevenger) Slough.  He was a U.S. Army Veteran that served during the Korean War; and retired from Armco Steel in 1984.  In addition to his parents,...

James Paul White

James Paul White

Jul 2, 2022

James Paul White, age 89, of Eaton, OH, passed away on Saturday, July 2, 2022 at Bethesda North Hospital in Montgomery, OH.  He was born September 14, 1932 in Station Camp, KY to the late James and Julia May “Susie” White.  Jim loved to fish with his wife Mary and spending time with his family whom he dearly loved.  Jim...

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