Obituaries

Jack A. Cooper

Jack A. Cooper

Jan 17, 2021

Jack A. Cooper, age 84, of Gratis, OH passed away on Sunday, January 17, 2021 at the Soin Medical Center when the gate to Heaven opened and he entered to be with his daughter.  It was very hard to let him go, but now he isn't in pain anymore.  He was the rock of our Family, the best husband, father,...

Richard L. Shaw

Richard L. Shaw

Jan 12, 2021

Richard L. Shaw, age 78, of Eaton, OH and formerly of Jacksonville, FL passed away Tuesday, January 12, 2021 at his residence.  He was born March 21, 1942 in Alma, MI to the late Delos and Clelia Shaw.  He was a U.S. Navy Veteran who served 20 years; was a member of the American Legion #665 West Manchester, OH; was...

Mary A. Rader

Mary A. Rader

Jan 9, 2021

Mary A. Rader, age 78, of Camden, OH passed away on Saturday, January 9, 2021 at Hamilton Hospice Inpatient Care.  She was born November 9, 1942 in Hamilton, OH to the late Merle “Bill” Michael and Dolly (McCoy) Blough.  In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her granddaughter Brandy Brandenburg; great grandson Brantley Groh; niece...

David E. Bell

David E. Bell

Jan 9, 2021

David E. Bell, age 87, of Eaton, OH passed away Saturday, January 9, 2021 at Vancrest of Eaton Health Care Center.  He was born June 29, 1933 in Preble County to the late Hubert and Ruth (Eikenberry) Bell.  He attended the Eaton Community Church.  He worked for over 20 years in law enforcement as a police officer for the City...

Donald D. Shaffer

Donald D. Shaffer

Jan 9, 2021

Donald D. Shaffer, age 87, of New Paris, OH passed away Saturday, January 9, 2021 at his residence.  He was born January 9, 1934 in Preble County to the late John Denver and Mary Garnett (Petry) Shaffer.  Don was a U.S. Army Veteran.  He was a semi-truck operator hauling steel for many years.  He also was an avid hunter and...

Phyllis A. Lantis

Phyllis A. Lantis

Jan 7, 2021

Phyllis A. Lantis, age 89, of Pickerington, OH and formerly of Eaton, OH passed away on Thursday, January 7, 2021 at the Amber Park Assisted Living in Pickerington.  She was born May 22, 1931 in West Alexandria to the late Warren and Helen Busch. Phyllis was a member of Grace Lutheran Church in Eaton where she strengthened her faith and...

Howard G. Shump

Howard G. Shump

Jan 4, 2021

Howard G. Shump, age 95, of New Paris, OH passed away Monday, January 4, 2021 at his residence.  He was born August 31, 1925 in South Webster, OH to the late Otto E. and Clara E. Shump.  Howard was a U.S. Army Veteran who served during WWII.  He was a member of the Eldorado Baptist Church.  He loved his biscuit...

Roberta Eck

Roberta Eck

Jan 4, 2021

Roberta Eck, age 93, of West Alexandria passed away on Monday, January 4, 2021 at the Kettering Medical Center. She was born February 11, 1927 in Eaton to the late Clifford and Violet Charles.  She graduated from Eaton High School; was a member of the Salem Lutheran Church in West Alexandria; and a member of the Friendship Circle Quilters.  In...

Warren D. Cassity

Warren D. Cassity

Jan 4, 2021

Warren D. Cassity, age 62, of Eaton, OH passed away Monday, January 4, 2021 at Maple Gardens Nursing Center in Eaton.  He was born June 14, 1958 in Middletown, OH to the late Gary Milton Cassity and Etta Marie Cassity Lewis.  He retired as a school custodian from the Middletown City Schools after 20 years of employment.  He was an...

Josh "Randy" Bird

Josh "Randy" Bird

Jan 3, 2021

Josh “Randy” Bird, age 54, of Eaton, OH passed away Sunday, January 3, 2021 at his residence.  He was born May 27, 1966 in Cincinnati, OH to the late Nathaniel and Christine Bird.  Josh worked as a tree trimmer for the last 20 years. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Judy Bird, who...

Mary Jane Pierce

Mary Jane Pierce

Jan 3, 2021

Mary Jane Pierce, age 82, of Eaton, passed away peacefully Sunday, January 3, 2021 at her residence with her family by her side.  She was born September 1, 1938 in Farmersville to the late Forrest and Agnes (Woltz) Bell.  She was a 1956 graduate of Lanier High School where she was a three-year Varsity Cheerleader.  She was a member of...

Harold A. Ferguson, Sr., D.O.

Harold A. Ferguson, Sr., D.O.

Jan 2, 2021

Harold A. “Fergy” Ferguson, Sr., D.O., age 91, of Eaton, OH passed away on Saturday, January 2, 2021 at home with his family by his side.  He was born January 22, 1929 in Roanoke, VA to the late Bertice and Mildred (East) Ferguson.  Fergy graduated in 1947 from Jefferson High School in New Lebanon, OH, then received his undergraduate degree...

James E. "Jim" Toops

James E. "Jim" Toops

Jan 2, 2021

TOOPS, James E. (“Jim”) of Eaton, Ohio died January 2, 2021 at Kettering Medical Center following a two-week hospitalization for medical issues complicated by COVID 19-related pneumonia.  James was born April 25, 1940 in Richmond, Indiana.  He was preceded in death by his parents Forest and Dorothy Toops; brothers Richard Toops and Donald Toops; a very special maternal Uncle &...

Susan M. Floyd

Susan M. Floyd

Dec 30, 2020

Susan M. Floyd, age 66, of Eaton, OH passed away Wednesday, December 30, 2020 at Bethesda North Hospital in Cincinnati, OH.  She was born December 21, 1955 in Grafton, WV.  She was preceded in death by her parents James Cockrell and Sarah Riggs.  She is survived by her companion Ed Roberts and his son Dan Roberts and family; brother Mark...

Donna L. Grossnickle

Donna L. Grossnickle

Dec 27, 2020

Donna L. Grossnickle, age 88, of Eaton, OH and formerly of New Lebanon and West Alexandria, OH, passed away Sunday, December 27, 2020 at the Vancrest Health Care Center in Eaton.  She was born July 30, 1932 in Springfield, OH to the late John and Emma Good.  She was a 1950 graduate of West Alexandria High School; and was a...

Mary E. Hanks

Mary E. Hanks

Dec 26, 2020

Mary E. Hanks, age 79, of Gratis, OH passed away on Saturday, December 26, 2020 at her residence.  She was born April 8, 1941 in Eaton, OH to the late Lafayette and Eva Summers.  She was a member of the Rebekah Eastern Star Lodge, Camden, OH.  She was an avid gardener and enjoyed canning.  She retired as a school bus...

Scot A. Wagner

Scot A. Wagner

Dec 25, 2020

Scot A. Wagner, age 52, of Gratis, OH passed away Friday, December 25, 2020 at Reid Hospital in Richmond, IN.  He was born September 30, 1968 in Dayton, OH.  He attended Twin Creek School and L & M Products; and participated in the Special Olympics for many years.  He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents Doris and Gerald...

Amanda J. "Mandy" Welch

Amanda J. "Mandy" Welch

Dec 24, 2020

Amanda J. “Mandy” Welch, age 62, of Dayton, OH and formerly of Eaton, OH passed away Thursday, December 24, 2020 at her residence.  She was born November 6, 1958 in Cleveland, OH.  Mandy was a graduate of Eaton High School.  She was preceded in death by her mother Pauline Welch.  She is survived by her daughters Rachel Bane and Sarah...

Jean E. Thornburg

Jean E. Thornburg

Dec 23, 2020

Jean E. Thornburg, age 96, of Centerville, OH and formerly Eaton, OH passed away Wednesday, December 23, 2020 at 10 Wilmington Place Retirement Community.  She was born August 21, 1924 in Adams County, IN to the late Edwin and Miriam (Thomas) Boese.  She was a resident of Preble County for 63 years.  In addition to her parents, she was also...

Lyle L. Denny

Lyle L. Denny

Dec 23, 2020

Lyle L. Denny, age 82, of Gratis, OH passed away Wednesday, December 23, 2020 at Fort Hamilton Hospital in Hamilton, OH.  He was born March 16, 1938 in Gratis to the late John William and Alice K. Denny.  He was preceded in death by his son J.D. Denny; and brother Paul Denny.  He is survived by his daughter Jodi (Mike)...

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