Obituaries

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

Patricia June Kessler

Patricia June Kessler

Nov 29, 2022

Patricia June Kessler, age 87 formerly of New Paris, Ohio passed on Tuesday, November 29, 2022, at Vancrest of Eaton. Pat was born on August 21, 1935, in Pulaski, Indiana the daughter of the late William Floyd & Lauretta (Tangeman) Moore. On May 26th, 1953, she married William M. Kessler. Mom could do just about anything. From making floats for...

Amanda J Cox

Amanda J Cox

Nov 25, 2022

Amanda J. Cox, 71 of West Milton, Ohio and formerly of Eaton, Ohio died suddenly on Friday, November 25, 2022. Born on September 5, 1951 in Dayton, Ohio, daughter of the late Carl & Eula Mae (Ison) Fugate. She was a 1970 graduate of Twin Valley South High School in West Alexandria, Ohio.

In-home health care worker in Kentucky and then...

June Adelaide Juday

June Adelaide Juday

Nov 24, 2022

June Adelaide Juday, age 83 of New Paris, Ohio passed on Thursday, November 24, 2022, at the Compassus Hospice Center in Indianapolis, Indiana. June was born on June 2, 1939, in Richmond, Indiana, the daughter of the late Warren & Nancy (Bunker) Atkins. She retired in 2001 from Verizon of Richmond. Member and Elder of the First Presbyterian Church in...

Alice J. Matheny

Alice J. Matheny

Nov 15, 2022

Alice J. (Armold) Matheny, 93 of Eaton, Ohio, died unexpectedly on November 15, 2022. Born on March 12, 1929 in Dayton, Ohio, daughter of the late, Russell Francis & Carrie K. (Pancake) Armold.

She retired from Baxter International in Eaton, Ohio and as a nanny for a family in Middletown. Member of the Eastern Star.

Preceded by her husband, Samuel Doyle Matheny...

Ella Lucille Pease

Ella Lucille Pease

Nov 14, 2022

Ella Lucille (Clayman) Pease, age 84 of Englewood, Ohio and formerly of Eaton, Ohio, died Monday, November 14, 2022, in Englewood. She was born on October 31, 1938, in Preble County, Ohio, daughter of the late George William and Mary Lou (Peters) Clayman.

Ella was a 1957 graduate of Jackson High School and had worked for many years as a secretary...

Paula S. Sweet

Paula S. Sweet

Nov 10, 2022

It is with great sadness that the family of Paula Sue Sweet, 72, announces their final good-byes. Paula passed away Nov. 10, 2022, surrounded by loved ones after a sudden illness. Paula was a lifelong resident of New Paris, OH but has resided the last several years in Richmond, IN at The Leland Legacy.

Paula was born October 14th,1950 to Harry...

Sharon Leah Sheley

Sharon Leah Sheley

Nov 8, 2022

Sharon Leah (McKown) Sheley, age 82 of Lewisburg, Ohio, died Tuesday, November 8, 2022, at Hospice of Dayton. She was born on January 11, 1940, in Montgomery County, Ohio, daughter of the late Melvin and Alice (Mills) McKown.

Sharon worked for many years in custodial services for McMaken’s Grocery Store in Brookville, Ohio.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in...

Rose Mary Knight

Rose Mary Knight

Nov 5, 2022

Rose Mary Knight, age 93 formerly of New Paris, Ohio passed on Saturday, November 5, 2022, at Kershaw, South Carolina. Born on March 23, 1929, in Hagerstown, Wayne County, Indiana she was the daughter of the late Chester E. & Cida A. (Coomes) Keever. Rose was a 1947 graduate of the Arsenal Technical High School in Indianapolis, Indiana. She was...

Helen Joanne Mcclure

Helen Joanne Mcclure

Nov 3, 2022

Helen Joanne McClure, age 73 of Eaton, Ohio, died Thursday, November 3, 2022 in New Lebanon, Ohio. Born on February 20, 1949 in Dayton, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Clarence J. Harris and Barbara Ann (Bradshaw) Brush.

Preceded in death by her Brothers: Ray E. Harris and Joseph A. Harris.

Survivors include her Son: Carl Wayne McClure; Sisters: Donna...

Norma Jean Bunger

Norma Jean Bunger

Nov 2, 2022

Norma Jean Bunger, 93, formerly of Lewisburg passed away peacefully Wednesday, November 2, 2022, at the Inn at Christine Valley in Canfield, Ohio, surrounded by her family. She was born September 26, 1929, the daughter of the late P.H. & Hazel (Wilt) Burris. Preceded in death by (2) brothers, Marion Burris and Jack Burris, daughter-in-law Marcia Bunger, and daughter Susan...

Patricia J. Bassett

Patricia J. Bassett

Nov 2, 2022

Patricia J. Bassett, age 78 of Bloomingburg, Ohio and formerly of Eaton, Ohio died Wednesday, November 2, 2022, at Grant Medical Center in Columbus, Ohio. She was born on May 23, 1944, in Cambridge, England, daughter of the late Samuel James and Joan E. (Liddington) Alcorn.

Patricia loved to crochet, watch old black and white westerns and movies on the Hallmark...

Harriett E. Oakley

Harriett E. Oakley

Oct 31, 2022

Harriett E. Oakley 86 of Eaton, Ohio passed away on Monday, October 31, 2022, in Eaton. Born on November 2, 1935, in Wayne County, Indiana she was the daughter of the late Harry H & Sarah A (Elliott) Wadman. Harriett was a Nurse’s Aide retiring in 1996 from Grandview Hospital in Dayton. She was a member of the First Assembly...

Joellen Hollingsworth

Joellen Hollingsworth

Oct 31, 2022

Joellen (Hays) Hollingsworth, 75 of Camden, Ohio went to be with the Lord on Monday, October 31, 2022. Born on May 21, 1947 in Hamilton, Ohio, daughter of the late Francis A. & Jeannette Lee (Flory) Hays.

She was a 1965 graduate of Eaton High School and a 1966 graduate of Richmond School of Practical Nursing. She retired in 2013 from...

Alberta Ann Wehrly

Alberta Ann Wehrly

Oct 25, 2022

Alberta Ann Wehrly, age 92 of Dayton, Ohio died Tuesday, October 25, 2022 at The Carlyle House, Kettering, Ohio. Born on May 4, 1930 in Lewisburg, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Charles Herbert & Maude Leon (Riley) Douglass. Alberta was a School Teacher for the Trotwood-Madison School District, retiring in 1992 after 30 years.

Preceded in death by...

Carol Jean Hamblin

Carol Jean Hamblin

Oct 24, 2022

Carol Jean Hamblin, 70, of Franklin, Ohio, died Monday, October 24, 2022 in Middletown, Ohio. She was born on June 18, 1952 in Dayton, Ohio.

Preceded in death by her Father: Charles W. Hamblin, Brothers: Jack and John Hamblin.

She is survived by her Mother: Bonnie (Drake) Carr; Daughter: Rachel A. Hamblin; Brother: Richard Farley and 1 Granddaughter.

Services will be held at...

Carol R. Preston

Carol R. Preston

Oct 24, 2022

Carol R. Preston age 60 of Eaton (Lakengren), Ohio died Monday, October 24, 2022, at her residence. Born on October 6, 1962, in Riverside, California she was the daughter of the late George T. & Rose M. (LaLonde) Bemis.

Preceded in death by her husband: Charles H. Preston, Jr. in 2019; sister: Anna Self in 2014.

Survivors include her sons: Timothy J....

Jean Rusk

Jean Rusk

Oct 23, 2022

Jean Rusk, 59 of Eaton, Ohio passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 23, 2022. Born on August 30, 1963 in Dayton, Ohio, daughter of the late, Marlin & Judith (Kelly) Barger.

She had worked as an auto mechanic for Spence’s Garage in Glenwood many years ago. She loved video games and enjoyed watching movies.

Special Thanks to the staff of Hospice of...

Lillian R. Brenner

Lillian R. Brenner

Oct 22, 2022

Lillian R. Brenner, age 94 of Lewisburg, Ohio died Saturday, October 22, 2022 in Eaton. Born on October 9, 1928 in Dayton, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Paul & Viola (Hartman) Harshbarger. She was a 1946 Wayne High School graduate and had worked at Frigidare Corporation in Dayton in the 1940’s. She served on the Smith Medical...

Raymond E. "Big Ray" Buschur, Sr.

Raymond E. "Big Ray" Buschur, Sr.

Oct 15, 2022

Raymond E. “Big Ray” Buschur, Sr., 81 of West Alexandria, Ohio quietly passed away on Saturday, October 15, 2022 at EverHeart Hospice in Greenville, Ohio. Born on February 18, 1941 in Eaton, Ohio, son of the late Edward F. & Rose E. (Britton) Buschur.

Big Ray was a retired carpenter with over 50 years of experience and had worked for the...

Janice Davis

Janice Davis

Oct 13, 2022

Janice (Napier) Davis, 79 of Eaton, Ohio went to be with the Lord on Thursday, October 13, 2022. Born on October 5, 1943 in Leslie County, Kentucky, daughter of the late Roy & Anna (Wilder) Napier.

She was a huge Elvis Presley fan and loved music in general. She graduated from Miami Jacobs College with a degree in administrative assistanting. She...

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