Obituaries

Shiela Ann Druley

Shiela Ann Druley

Oct 19, 2012

Shiela Ann Druley, age 75, of Eaton, Ohio, passed away Friday, October 19, 2012 at Good Samaritan Hospital, Dayton, Ohio. She was born September 17, 1937 in Preble County, OH to the late Raymond and Bertha (Karcher) Druley. She was a member of the New Hope United Methodist Church; member of the Eaton Seniors Center; and was a very devoted...

William L. Larsh

William L. Larsh

Oct 13, 2012

William L. Larsh, age 88, of Eaton, OH passed away on Saturday, October 13, 2012. He was born September 21, 1924 in Dixon Township, Preble County, OH to the late Cecil and Hazel E. (Ross) Larsh. William graduated from Richmond High School in 1943 and attended the ACME Institute of Technology, Sinclair College and ITT. He was employed by AVCO...

Joyce J. Hembree

Joyce J. Hembree

Oct 12, 2012

Joyce J. Hembree, age 74, of Eaton, OH passed away Friday, October 12, 2012 at Reid Hospital, Richmond, IN. She was born October 22, 1937 in Dayton, OH to the late Albert and Opal (Smith) Hines. Joyce was a member of the American Legion Post #665 Ladies Auxiliary, West Manchester, OH. She retired from the Baxter Company of Eaton, OH....

Leon Hendrickson

Leon Hendrickson

Oct 12, 2012

HENDRICKSON,  Leon E., age 94 of West Alexandria, OH. died Fri. Oct. 12, 2012 in Eaton.  He was born in Gratis, OH. on March 19, 1918 to Herman and Hazel (Ely) Hendrickson.  Leon worked for NCR in Dayton for 29 years and Preble County Lumber Company for 31 years.  He was a veteran of the United States Navy during WWII, a member of the...

Michael A. Subler

Michael A. Subler

Oct 6, 2012

Michael A. Subler, age 50, of Englewood, OH and formerly of Brookville, OH passed away Saturday, October 6, 2012 at Good Samaritan Hospital, Dayton, OH. He was born November 12, 1961 in Greenville, OH to Billy and Catherine (Herrmann) Subler. Mike was a 1980 graduate of Northmont High School and was employed for almost 30 years with the Kroger Company...

Charlene J. Kelch

Charlene J. Kelch

Oct 1, 2012

Charlene J. Kelch, age 78, of Eaton, OH passed away Monday, October 1, 2012 at Vancrest Health Care Center, Eaton, OH after an extended illness. She was born December 22, 1933 in New Bremen, OH to the late Wilbur Herman and Donna (Bartlett) Schroer. She was a graduate of New Bremen High School and a graduate of Lima Memorial Hospital...

Sharon A. Chandler

Sharon A. Chandler

Sep 30, 2012

Sharon A. Chandler, age 69, of Richmond, IN and formerly of Eaton, OH passed away Sunday, September 30, 2012 at Reid Hospital, Richmond, IN. She was born March 29, 1943 in Hamilton, OH. She was preceded in death by her husband Lloyd Jones, Sr.; daughter Sheila Lane; adoptive parents Ralph and Faye Dull; and biological father Thurl Golden. She is...

Robert J. Pfister

Robert J. Pfister

Sep 26, 2012

Robert J. “Rob” Pfister, age 52, of Eaton, OH passed away suddenly Wednesday, September 26, 2012. He was born December 1, 1959 in Dayton, OH. Rob was retired from Delphi Harrison of Dayton, OH. He was preceded in death by his father Robert C. Pfister. He is survived by his mother Joan T. Pfister of Eaton, OH; brother Anthony J....

Russell Wilson

Russell Wilson

Sep 22, 2012

WILSON,  Russell, age 90, of Gratis, OH. died Sat. Sept. 22, 2012 in Middletown, OH.  He was born Aug. 5, 1922 in Wolfe County, KY. to William and Mary (Haynes) Wilson.  He was a WWII and Korean War Navy veteran.  He  retired from ARMCO Steel in 1985.  Mr. Wilson was a member of Gratis United Methodist Church and many organizations, including, VFW #3804 of Middletown, Gratis...

Betty Pearl Bailey

Betty Pearl Bailey

Sep 17, 2012

BAILEY, Betty P., age 59, of Somerville, OH. died Monday, Sept. 17, 2012.  She was born in Florida on March 8, 1953.  She is survived by her husband of 23 years, Harry Bailey, 4 children, Richard Crews, Timothy Crews, both of FL., Lisa Adkins, Mansfield, OH., Amy Hart, Gratis, OH., 2 stepchildren, Roberta Sligar, Ross, OH., Reno Bailey, Eaton,OH., many grandchildren, brothers,...

Hugh Sauer

Hugh Sauer

Sep 17, 2012

SAUER, Hugh C., age 96, formerly of West Alexandria, OH. died Monday, Sept. 17, 2012 in Eaton.  He was born in West Alexandria on Nov. 30, 1915 to Irvin and Lucy (Pontius) Sauer.  He was a graduate of West Alexandria High School, Ohio State University and Miami University. He was in the Ohio State University Marching Band. He started his education career...

Anna Geraldine Dwyer

Anna Geraldine Dwyer

Sep 16, 2012

Anna Geraldine Dwyer, age 96, of Eaton OH passed away at Vancrest on Sunday, September 16, 2012. She was born February 28, 1916 in Preble County, OH to the late Hawley and Ethel (Lee) Ashworth. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husbands Ivan Stowe, who passed away in 1989, and Norman Dwyer, who passed...

Betty S. Bowers

Betty S. Bowers

Sep 16, 2012

Betty S. Bowers, age 84, of Eaton, OH, passed away Sunday, September 16, 2012 at Vancrest Health Care Center, Eaton, OH. She was born September 3, 1928 in Little Rock, Arkansas to the late James B. and Evon (Gates) Welborn. Betty farmed for many years with her husband Bill and also worked part-time at Producers Livestock Company in Eaton. She...

Richard E. Klinger

Richard E. Klinger

Sep 15, 2012

Richard E. Klinger, age 88, of West Manchester, OH, passed away Saturday, September 15, 2012 at Heartland of Greenville. He was born January 12, 1924 in West Alexandria, OH to the late Alva and Susan (Hollenbaugh) Klinger. He was retired from General Motors after 28 years of employment; was a member of the Preble County Harness Horseman’s Association; he enjoyed...

A. Pauline Lynch

A. Pauline Lynch

Sep 11, 2012

A. Pauline Lynch, age 84, of Eaton, OH, passed away Tuesday, September 11, 2012 at Reid Hospital, Richmond, IN. She was born January 2, 1928 in Eaton, OH to the late Paul James and Maria A. (Snyder) Campbell. Pauline was a longtime Preble County farmer, starting with her father as a young woman and continuing to farm with her husband...

Betty L. Rose

Betty L. Rose

Sep 8, 2012

Betty L. Rose, age 89, of Eaton, OH passed away suddenly on Saturday, September 8, 2012. She was born February 9, 1923 in Preble County, OH to the late Neal and Emma May (Shields) Geeting. Betty was a member of the Eaton Church of the Brethren. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband’s James...

James Toler

James Toler

Sep 3, 2012

TOLER, James, age 63 of Wilmington, OH. died Mon. Sept. 3, 2012 at his residence.  He was born Aug. 17, 1949 to Harrison and Gladys (Campbell) Toler.  He was a graduate of Preble Shawnee High School and had worked many years for Jackson Cable.  He is survived by his wife of 38 years, Marilyn (Ruxer) Toler, of Wilmington, OH., son, Todd Ruxer, Knoxville,...

Emma Jean Wilson

Emma Jean Wilson

Sep 2, 2012

WILSON, Emma J., age 90, of Gratis, OH. died suddenly Sun. Sept. 2, 2012.  She was born Feb. 23, 1922 in Harlan County, KY. to Logan and Sarah (Shell) Lewis. She was a past member of the Rebekah Lodge   and a member of Gratis United Methodist Church.  She is survived by her of husband of 67 years, Russell Wilson, son, Pastor David...

John Puvogel

John Puvogel

Aug 30, 2012

PUVOGEL, John, age 76 of Eaton, OH died Thurs. Aug. 30, 2012 at Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton. He was born in West Alexandria, OH on Oct. 9, 1935 to Herman and Wanda (Weaver) Puvogel. John was a 1953 graduate of West Alexandria High school, following which he received his electrical engineering degree from University of Dayton. He worked for...

Hueston "Chuck" Turner

Hueston "Chuck" Turner

Aug 22, 2012

Hueston “Chuck” Turner, age 73, of West Alexandria, OH, passed away Wednesday, August 22, 2012 at his residence. He was born December 19, 1938 in Jabez, KY to the late Marvin Ezra and Orpha Edith (Wilson) Turner. Chuck retired as an Electrician with 30 years of employment from the Local #82 I.B.E.W; and he was a member of the Eaton...

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