Obituaries

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...

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...

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)...

Stanley Edward Call

Stanley Edward Call

Dec 19, 2020

Stanley Edward Call, age 96, of Camden, OH passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 19, 2020 at the Woodland Country Manor in Somerville, OH.  He was born November 24, 1924 in Preble County, OH to the late Chester and Ada Mae (Snyder) Call.  Stanley was a longtime Preble County farmer and also owned and operated Call Oil Company in Camden. ...

Harold "Gene" Wolf

Harold "Gene" Wolf

Dec 19, 2020

Harold “Gene” Wolf, age 87, of West Alexandria, OH passed away Saturday, December 19, 2020 at his residence.  He was born December 8, 1933 in Brookville, OH to the late Harold Orville and Isabelle Marie Wolfe.  He was a US Army Veteran; he retired as an IronWorker from the Ironworkers Union #290, Dayton, OH; was an avid bowler; and was...

Betty M. Shurte

Betty M. Shurte

Dec 18, 2020

Betty M. Shurte, age 80, of Eaton, OH passed away Friday, December 18, 2020 at Hospice of Dayton.  She was born May 30, 1940 in Bybee, KY to the late Louis and Hallie Conner.  Betty worked as a cafeteria worker at various Nursing Homes in the area.  In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her...

Samuel F. Powers

Samuel F. Powers

Dec 18, 2020

Samuel F. Powers, age 79, of Eaton, OH passed away Friday, December 18, 2020 at his residence.  He was born October 1, 1941 in Gatliff, KY to the late Theodore and Georgia Powers.  He graduated from Jefferson High School where he excelled at all sports.  He retired from Standard Register in 1999.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded...

Joseph Anthony Cost

Joseph Anthony Cost

Dec 18, 2020

Joseph Anthony Cost, age 77, of Eaton, OH passed away Friday, December 18, 2020 at his residence.  He was the son of John and Mary (Alto) Cost and was born in Carbondale, PA on January 1, 1943.  The oldest of two boys, he graduated from Forest City High School in 1960 and served in the US Army 82nd Airborne Division. ...

Mildred Irene Denlinger

Mildred Irene Denlinger

Dec 17, 2020

Mildred Irene Denlinger, daughter of Cornelius J. and Pauline E. (Mason) Flora, was born February 16, 1938. She departed this life on December 17, 2020 at Kettering Medical Center due to heart complications. She joined the Old German Baptist Brethren Church in the summer of 1956 and remained faithful until the end of her earthly life. On April 13, 1957...

Jane Glander

Jane Glander

Dec 16, 2020

Jane Glander, age 78, of West Alexandria, OH passed away on Wednesday, December 16, 2020 at her residence. She was born October 21, 1942 in Dayton, OH to the late Earl and Arlene Focht. She enjoyed traveling, bingo, and most of all, her family.  She is survived by her husband of 59 years, Jesse Glander of West Alexandria; son Clay...

Stephanie Sue Burnett

Stephanie Sue Burnett

Dec 16, 2020

Stephanie Sue Burnett, age 84, of Germantown, OH passed away Wednesday, December 16, 2020 at Vancrest of Eaton Health Care Center.  She was born October 7, 1936 in Middletown, OH to the late Steven and Emma Jean (Morgan) Kalnai.  She was a member of the First Brethren Church, Gratis, OH; and she taught second grade for several years at Gratis...

Etta Marie Lewis

Etta Marie Lewis

Dec 15, 2020

Etta Marie Lewis, age 88, of Somerville, OH passed away Tuesday, December 15, 2020 at Vancrest of Eaton Health Care Center.  She was born November 27, 1932 in Elliott County, KY to the late Lonnie and Clacy (Parker) Thornsberry.  She was a founding member of the West Elkton Church of Christ; and she retired from the Avon Factory in Springdale,...