Obituaries

Oct 25, 2018

Stephen Douglas Winn, age 50, of Eaton, OH passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, October 25, 2018. Steve is survived by his parents: Marlene Frantz and Dale Winn; his children: Stephen and wife Cassie, Garrett and Grace; sister Kelly Montgomery and husband Dave, brothers Gregg and wife Barb, and Jeff; several nieces, a nephew and great niece; and loving friend and...

Oct 20, 2018

Janet Marie Stover, age 83, of Eaton, OH passed away Saturday, October 20, 2018 at Grandview Hospital in Dayton. She was born October 16, 1935 in West Manchester, OH to the late Roy and Marcella Cruze. She was a 1953 graduate of Monroe High School; worked at the Country Chicken Store for over 25 years; and was a member of...

Oct 19, 2018

Dorothy Alene Thomas, born December 30, 1945, passed away peacefully on October 19, 2018 following a brief and sudden illness. She was surrounded by her immediate family. Dorothy was the youngest of five born to Myrtle and Glover Leach. She grew up in Preble County on State Route 503 and graduated from Lanier High School in 1963. Dorothy wanted to...

Oct 15, 2018

T. Ruth Glascoe, age 78 of New Paris, passed away Monday, October 15, 2018 at Vancrest of Eaton Nursing Center. She was born December 3, 1939 in Elk Valley, TN to the late Elmer and Catherine (Rike) Lawson. She was a member of Grace Lutheran Church; was previously employed at Browning Manufacturing; she was a school bus driver for Eaton...

Oct 15, 2018

Anita Marie Lefeld, age 41 of Lewisburg, Ohio, went to meet her Lord peacefully in her sleep on October 15, 2018. She was born November 27, 1976 in Richmond, IN. She is survived by her parents: Rebecca Dillman Johnson and Michael T. Johnson; husband of 19 years to Tony Lefeld; and son Nathan and twin daughters Nicole and Natalie. She...

Oct 14, 2018

J. William “Bill” Kiracofe, age 80, of Eaton, OH, passed away on Sunday, October 14, 2018. He was born February 23, 1938 in Eaton to the late John Madison and Lorene (Beachler) Kiracofe. Bill was a U.S. Army Veteran; and a longtime Preble County Farmer. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his sister Jonene...

Oct 12, 2018

Shirley Ann Hoke, 82, of Eldorado, Ohio. On Friday, Oct. 12, 2018 at 3:30 pm Shirley went to be with the Lord, her son Denny, her two dogs, and baby Brantley. Shirley was born in Eldorado, Ohio on March 21, 1936 to Floyd and Florine (Shaeffer) Lee. She was the oldest of two children. Shirley was a devoted wife, mother,...

Oct 10, 2018

Dorothy L. “Dottie” Campbell, age 85, of West Alexandria, OH passed away Wednesday, October 10, 2018. She was born July 30, 1933 in Campbellstown to the late John Albert and Ruth (Kesling) Renner. She was a member of the Club 18; was baptized and a member of the Church of Christ in Eaton; she retired from Parker-Hannifin Company and also...

Oct 9, 2018

William (Bill) Orville Taylor, Jr. of Eaton, Ohio, died October 9, 2018 at the age of 63 in Reid Hospital in Richmond, Indiana. He was born January 10, 1955 in Painesville, Ohio to William Orville Taylor and Margaret Barnhouse Taylor. He graduated from Pocahontas County High School on June 1, 1973 and married Charlene Frances Hogan on July 27, 1973...

Oct 6, 2018

Wilma E. Lindsey, age 92, of Eaton, OH, passed away Saturday, October 6, 2018 at Otterbein Senior Life Care Center in Middletown, OH. She was born September 19, 1926 in New Lebanon, OH to the late Aja and Mae (Dafler) Johnson. Wilma was a 1944 graduate of Dixie High School and attended Ashland College in Ohio. She was a member...

Oct 5, 2018

Anna Wagner Kramer, age 92, of Eaton, Ohio, went to be with the Lord on October 5, 2018 at Reid Hospital in Richmond, Indiana. She was born October 3, 1926 in Preble County, Ohio to the late Joe and Gertrude (Wysong) Wagner. Anna was an active member of the Eaton Church of the Brethren. She went back to college after...

Oct 4, 2018

MASON, Julia A., age 83 of Eaton, OH. passed away Thurs. Oct. 4, 2018 in Dayton.  She was born in West Alexandria, OH. on Dec. 31, 1934 to Byron and Treva (Paxson) Bellar.  Julia was a 1952 graduate of West Alexandria High School.  She had worked at Rexarc Mfg. and she was a member of Salem Lutheran Church, West Alexandria, OH.  She is survived...

Oct 2, 2018

The adventure has ended. Jim is survived by his wife Joan of 49 years, His daughters Julie Goco from Clemmons, North Carolina, Jennifer VanGorder from Hong Kong and Jeanna Wenger from Bend Oregon, son Jason Probala from Indianapolis and 8 beautiful grandkids. Jim grew up on a farm in Eaton Ohio and learned very quickly that working hard brought great...

Sep 29, 2018

Glenna E. Avery, age 96 of Eaton, OH, passed away Saturday, September 30, 2018 at Vancrest Health Care Center in Eaton. She was born October 6, 1921 in Montgomery County, OH to the late Moses and Effie (Evans) Miller. She was the youngest of four children. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her sons...

Sep 25, 2018

Martin Loprete, 90, of Eaton, Ohio, passed away on Tuesday, September 25, 2018. Born in Newark, NJ, Marty was a resident of Freehold, NJ for 60 years before moving to Ohio in 2016. He was predeceased by his wife, Genevieve; his son, Christopher; his brothers John & Louis, and his sister Millie. He is survived by his son and daughter...

Sep 25, 2018

June Agler Pence Brooks, 93, passed Tuesday, September 25, 2018, in Eaton, Ohio, from complications of congestive heart failure. Born May 16, 1925, in Eldorado, she was the daughter of Hale S. Agler and Esther Trick Agler. She was preceeded in death by her parents, brothers Lowell C. Agler, Jean E. Agler and her son Joe W. Pence. Graduating from...

Sep 24, 2018

Sep 22, 2018

Martha M. Beasley, age 96, of Eaton, OH passed away Saturday, September 22, 2018 at Vancrest of Eaton. She was born January 9, 1922 in Preble County to the late Everitt and Mary (Shade) Smith. She was a lifelong resident of this community. Martha was a 1940 graduate of Lanier High School, and a member of Grace Lutheran Church in...

Sep 22, 2018

Judith G. Hockett, age 72 of Camden and formerly of Middletown, passed away Saturday, September 22, 2018 at her residence. She was born March 9, 1946 in Middletown to the late Garnet and Hazel (Atchley) Freeman. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband Dennis Hockett and brother Michael Freeman. She is survived by...

Sep 19, 2018

FORTNEY,  Arthur “Red”, age 90 formerly of West Alexandria, OH. passed away suddenly Wed. Sept. 19, 2018 in Sidney.  He was born in Greensburg, IN. on April 3, 1928 to Daniel and Virgie (Flory) Fortney.  He was a graduate of West Alexandria High School and graduated from barber school in Cincinnati.  He was an Army veteran, served in Korea and earned a Purple Heart.  At...