Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Preble County, Eaton, Lewisburg & New Paris in Ohio.

Orlin R. Strunk, Sr.

Orlin R. Strunk, Sr.

Apr 4, 2012

Orlin R. Strunk, Sr., 89 of Somerville, OH, died Wednesday, April 4, 2012. Born on January 31, 1923 in Combs, KY, son of the late Shelby & Lythia (Shelton) Strunk. Orlin was a 1941 graduate of Combs High School and retired in 1985 from AK Steel. He also enjoyed camping, traveling, puzzle books, and mowing yards. Life Member of the...

Hazel Jordan

Hazel Jordan

Apr 2, 2012

Hazel Jordan, age 69 of Camden, OH, died Monday, April 2, 2012 at McCullough-Hyde Hospital in Oxford, OH. Born on September 23, 1942 in Clay County, KY, she was the daughter of the late Willie & Essie (Mosley) Asher. Preceded in death by her Husband: James A. Jordan on September 29, 1990; Brothers: James, Remine and Comer Asher; Sisters: Alonza...

Violet A. Whitesell

Violet A. Whitesell

Mar 30, 2012

Violet A. Whitesell, 93, of Eaton, OH, died Friday, March 30, 2012 at Greenbriar Nursing Home in Eaton, OH. Born on April 18, 1918 in Montgomery Co., OH, she was the daughter of the late Orban William & Zelma Corrine (Gilbert) Lentz. Violet had worked for Delco Products in Dayton, OH, Miami University from 1970 to 1983 in the college...

David Michael Staley

David Michael Staley

Mar 26, 2012

David M. Staley, age 51 of Preble Co., OH, died Monday, March 26, 2012 at Good Samaritan Hospital in Dayton. Born on July 13, 1960 in Middletown, OH, he was the son of the late Douglas H. and Viola K. (Williston) Staley. He was a U.S. Army veteran. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his...

Richard E. Easter

Richard E. Easter

Mar 25, 2012

RICHARD E. EASTER, 58, of Oxford, Ohio and formerly of College Corner, Ohio, died Sunday, March 25, 2012 at McCullough-Hyde Hospital in Oxford. Richard was born on April 19, 1953, in Fort Smith, Arkansas; son of the late James Wiley & Mildred Theone (Zook) Easter. He was a 1971 graduate of Fairfield High School and was a Vietnam U.S. Army...

Virgil N. Schaeffer

Virgil N. Schaeffer

Mar 21, 2012

Virgil N. Schaeffer, 81 of Camden, OH, died March 21, 2012. Born on March 26, 1930 in Cincinnati, OH, son of the late William D. & Berniece (Kramer) Schaeffer. Virgil received a BA at the University of California at Long Beach. Worked with the Price Brothers Co. and Ace Hardware. Member of the Railway Industrial Transportation Association. Member of the...

Louise F. Bennett

Louise F. Bennett

Mar 19, 2012

LOUISE F. BENNETT, 74 of Eaton, OH, died Monday, March 19, 2012 at her residence. She was born on September 22, 1937 in Oceanside, NY, daughter of the late Stephen B. & Emily S. (Holland) Stilwell. Louise graduated in 1955 from Mepham High School in Bellmore, NY and in 1959 from Cornell University with a Bachelor of Science Degree. Louise...

John J. Schwierking

John J. Schwierking

Mar 18, 2012

JOHN J. SCHWIERKING, 90 of Eaton, OH, died Sunday morning March 18, 2012 at Heartland of Eaton. Born on November 20, 1921 in Brookville, Ohio he was the son of the late John W. & Inez D. (Brining) Schwierking. John was a graduate of New Madison High School and served in the U.S. Army Air Corps in North Africa during...

Shirley A. Sinks

Shirley A. Sinks

Mar 17, 2012

Shirley A. Sinks, 73, of Eldorado, died suddenly Saturday, March 17, 2012 at her residence. She was born September10, 1938 in Eldorado, OH, the daughter of Wesley L. & Elsie Mae (Banta)Wise. Shirley was a 1956 graduate of Monroe High School, West Manchester, OH and married Marlin Sinks on February 19, 1961. Shirley's enjoyment in the sewing industry led to...

John Wesley Shroyer

John Wesley Shroyer

Mar 17, 2012

John Wesley Shroyer, 75 of Camden, OH, died Saturday March 17, 2012 at his residence. Born on March 23, 1936 in Dayton, Ohio he was the son of the late John S. & Charlotte (Redder) Shroyer. John was a U.S. Army Veteran and had worked at Parker-Hannifin in Eaton, OH; Natco Tool in Richmond, IN; Northwest Swissmatic in Crystal, MN....

Helen L. Montgomery

Helen L. Montgomery

Mar 16, 2012

HELEN L. MONTGOMERY, 93 of Eaton, OH, died Friday, March 16, 2012 at Spring Hills Singing Woods in Dayton, OH where she had lived for the past two years. Born on January 9, 1919 in Honaker , VA she was the daughter of the late Henry & Lena Miller of Liberty, Indiana. Helen lived most of her life in Eaton....

Nikkole Lynn Hapner

Nikkole Lynn Hapner

Mar 16, 2012

NIKKOLE LYNN "NIKKI" HAPNER, age 30, of Camden, OH died Friday, March 16, 2012 in an auto accident in Preble County, OH. Nikki worked for Miami University in Advancement Services and worked at Hueston Woods Lodge since 1998. A 2000 graduate of Preble Shawnee High School and a 2004 graduate of Miami University in Integrated Social Studies Education - Real...

Charlie J. Asher

Charlie J. Asher

Mar 16, 2012

Charlie J. Asher, 39 of Camden, OH, died March 16, 2012. Born on July 20, 1972 in Richmond, IN, son of Charles & Nina (Jones) Asher. Charlie worked as a Welder for 15 years with the Pipe Fitters Local Union 392 of Cincinnati, OH. Member of the Gratis F. O. E. and Middletown Moose Lodge. Preceded in death by his...

Charles R.  Graw

Charles R. Graw

Mar 15, 2012

CHARLES R. "BUTCH" GRAW, 65 of New Paris, Ohio passed away Thursday, March 15, 2012 at Heartland of Eaton in Eaton, Ohio. Butch was born on January 19, 1947 in Richmond, Indiana son of the late Charles Henry and Carolyn (Henley) Graw. A lifelong resident of New Paris, Charles was a 1965 graduate of Jefferson High School and was retired...

Jim A. Deaton

Jim A. Deaton

Mar 14, 2012

Jim A. Deaton, age 76 of Lewisburg, OH, died Wed., March 14, 2012. Born on August 8, 1935 in Preble Co., OH, son of the late Willie Preston & Mary Alice (Peters) Deaton. Jim graduated in 1953 from Monroe High School in Preble County, Ohio, attended St. Clair Community College in Dayton and Missouri Auctioneers School. Retired in 1995 after...

Ralph Emerson Brower

Ralph Emerson Brower

Mar 9, 2012

RALPH EMERSON BROWER, 83 of Eaton, OH, died Friday, March 9, 2012 at his residence. Ralph was born August 27, 1928 in Preble County, OH, son of the late Earl Edward and Velma (Daily) Brower. A 1947 graduate of Lanier High School, Ralph was a retired Preble County farmer and was a dealer for DeKalb Seed Corn for 35 years....

Douglas Ray Rhodus

Douglas Ray Rhodus

Mar 7, 2012

DOUGLAS R. RHODUS, 43 of Camden, OH died Wednesday evening, March 7, 2012 following a motorcycle accident in Butler County, OH. Born on June 20, 1968 in Oxford, Ohio he was the son of Cecil D. & Joyce (Sizemore) Rhodus. Doug was a 1988 Eaton High School graduate and he worked for Affordable Services of West Elkton, OH. He was...

Herman L.  Webb

Herman L. Webb

Mar 6, 2012

HERMAN L. "SHAG" WEBB, 74 of Somerville, OH, passed away, Tuesday, March 6, 2012 at Hospice of Hamilton in Hamilton, OH with his family by his side. He was born on October 14, 1937 in Hamilton, OH, son of the late Chester Arthur and Hilda Bethina (Whitmore) Webb. Shag graduated in 1955 from Stewart High School in Oxford, OH and...

James P. Scisson, Jr.

James P. Scisson, Jr.

Mar 5, 2012

James P. Scisson, Jr., 58 of Toledo, OH, died of a heart attack in his home on Monday, March 5, 2012. Born on November 22, 1953, son of the late James P. & Sara E. (Gill) Scisson. Graduated in 1972 from Twin Valley North High School in Lewisburg, OH and The Ohio State University with a Bachelor's degree of Zoology....

Ralph S. Hawley

Ralph S. Hawley

Mar 3, 2012

Ralph S. Hawley, Sr., age 90 of New Paris, OH, went to be with the Lord, Saturday, March 3, 2012 in Florida. Born on May 23, 1921 in New Paris, OH, he was the son of the late Carl R. & Bessie L. (Fitzwater) Hawley. Ralph retired from Avco Corp in Richmond after 28 years and had worked in the...