Obituaries

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

Ruth E. Sell

Ruth E. Sell

Apr 6, 2005

RUTH E. SELL, age 93, formerly of Eaton, Ohio died Wednesday, April 6, 2005 at Brookhaven Nursing and Care Center in Brookville, Ohio where she had been a resident since 1995. Born on July 7, 1911 in Washington Township, Preble County, Ohio the daughter of the late Willard F. & Edith (Crowell) Leach. She was a graduate of Monroe Township...

Karol Jozef Wojtyla

Karol Jozef Wojtyla

Apr 2, 2005

Karol Józef Wojtyla, known as John Paul II since his October 1978 election to the papacy, was born in Wadowice, a small city 50 kilometres from Cracow, on May 18, 1920. He was the second of two sons born to Karol Wojtyla and Emilia Kaczorowska. His mother died in 1929. His eldest brother Edmund, a doctor, died in 1932 and...

Jessie L. Mcdaniel

Jessie L. Mcdaniel

Apr 1, 2005

JESSIE L. McDANIEL, age 85 of Lewisburg, Ohio died Friday, April 1, 2005 at Hospice of Dayton. Born on October 2, 1919 in Sullivan County, Indiana, she was the daughter of the late Clifford Ray & Eva (Gregg) McGarvey. She retired from Lazarus at the Salem Mall, a 1937 Hymera High School graduate in Hymera, Indiana and was a member...

Constance M. Christian

Constance M. Christian

Apr 1, 2005

CONSTANCE M. “Connie” CHRISTIAN, age 50 of Camden, Ohio died Friday, April 1, 2005 at Reid Hospital in Richmond, Indiana. Born on November 4, 1954 in Dayton, Ohio. She was a teacher for the Preble County Schools. A 1973 Eaton High School graduate and graduate of Miami University with a Masters Degree in Special Education. She had taught in Richmond,...

Estella Louise Wilt

Estella Louise Wilt

Mar 31, 2005

ESTELLA L. WILT, age 92, of Vancrest Health Care Center in Eaton, Ohio and formerly of Eldorado, Ohio, died Thursday, March 31, 2005 at Reid Hospital in Richmond, Indiana. Born on July 7, 1912 in Dayton, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Howard C. & Mae (Copeland) LaFollette. Estella’s mother died giving birth to her and was later...

Merritt W. Reece Ii

Merritt W. Reece Ii

Mar 31, 2005

MERRITT W. REECE II, age 75, of Eaton, Ohio, died Thursday, March 31, 2005 at Greenbriar Nursing Center. Born on July 26, 1929 in Hudson, Michigan, he was the son of the late Merritt W. & Rosa (Badders) Reece, Sr. He owned and operated Good Eaton Candy Company in Eaton, Ohio for 6 years. He also was a school bus...

Mason Roger Studebaker

Mason Roger Studebaker

Mar 28, 2005

Mason Roger Studebaker, 19 days old, of Lewisburg, OH died Monday, March 28, 2005 in Lewisburg, OH. He was born on March 9, 2005 in Butler County, OH son of Jerrod L. Studebaker and Cora May Meffert of Lewisburg, OH. Additional survivors: Grandparents: Brenda Z. & Dan Gullickson of Lewisburg, OH; Roger & Pam Studebaker of Eldorado, OH and Keith...

Garrie Noble

Garrie Noble

Mar 23, 2005

Garrie Noble, age 56, of Gratis, OH died Wednesday, March 23, 2005 at home after a long courageous fight with cancer. Born on December 29, 1948 at Fort Knox, KY he was the son of the late Clyde Sr. & Ruby Ray (Napier) Noble. He was a U.S. Army veteran and worked for Asbury Trucking and drove as a team...

Brad Lee Gunder

Brad Lee Gunder

Mar 22, 2005

Brad Lee Gunder age 41 of Lewisburg, Ohio died Tuesday, March 22, 2005 at his residence. Born on July 8, 1963 in Dayton, Ohio he was a 1981 Twin Valley North graduate and had been employed at Apex Express in Dayton, Circle G. Ranch and Custom Clean Detailing. Preceded in death by two uncles: Roy P. Fannin in 1998 and...

Edward Grischy

Edward Grischy

Mar 22, 2005

EDWARD “ED” GRISCHY, age 61, of New Paris, Ohio died Tuesday, March 22, 2005 at Trinity Mission New Paris Residential Care Facility in New Paris, Ohio. Born on January 22, 1944 he was the son of the late Charles A. Taylor & Helen M. Grischy. There are no known survivors. A Private Memorial Service will be held at Trinity Mission...

James D. Alcorn

James D. Alcorn

Mar 22, 2005

JAMES D. ALCORN, age 63, of Moraine, Ohio and formerly of New Paris, Ohio died Tuesday, March 22, 2005 at Kettering Hospital in Dayton, Ohio. Born on December 9, 1941 in Liberty, Indiana, he was the son of Herman B. & Romalee (Ruebush) Alcorn. James was a 1959 graduate of Liberty High School in Liberty, Indiana and retired in 2002...

Bavara Louise Hoffman

Bavara Louise Hoffman

Mar 19, 2005

Bavara Louise (Doyle) Hoffman, age 86 formerly of New Paris, Ohio died Saturday, March 19, 2005 at Reid Hospital in Richmond, Indiana. Born on May 23, 1918 in Somerville, Ohio she was the daughter of the late Joseph F. & Frances (Seaman) Doyle. She was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary of New Paris and the Eastern Star. Preceded...

Charles P. Bradshaw

Charles P. Bradshaw

Mar 18, 2005

Charles P. Bradshaw, age 91, of New Paris, Ohio died Friday, March 18, 2005 at his residence. Born on February 6, 1914 in New Paris, Preble County, Ohio he was the son of the late Earl and Lillie (Shurte) Bradshaw. Charles was a 1933 Jefferson High School graduate and has lived in New Paris most all of his life. He...

Lois M. Cooper

Lois M. Cooper

Mar 14, 2005

LOIS M. COOPER, age 92, of Eaton, Ohio died Monday, March 14, 2005 at Greenbriar Nursing Center in Eaton. Born on November 21, 1912 in Lanier Township(Preble County), Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Charles & Ethel (Petry) Beasley. She attended Manchester College and was a school teacher for the Eaton City Schools for 27 years and taught...

Alice L. Defibaugh

Alice L. Defibaugh

Mar 11, 2005

ALICE L. (STRATTON) DEFIBAUGH , age 84, of Wilmington, Ohio and formerly of New Paris, Ohio, died Friday, March 11, 2005 at Clinton Memorial Hospital in Wilmington. Born on December 7, 1920 in New Paris, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Elbert R. & Faye E. (Marshall) Bragg. A 1937 graduate of Jefferson High School, Alice retired in...

Terri L. Blanton

Terri L. Blanton

Mar 9, 2005

Terri L. Blanton, age 51, of New Paris, Ohio died Wednesday, March 9, 2005 at Reid Hospital in Richmond, Indiana. Born on September 30, 1953 in Cincinnati, Ohio she was the daughter of the late Robert & Norma (Curles) Blanton. Survived by Brothers: Greg Curles and Ronald Blanton. Sisters: Bobbie Selvia, Taundra Lipsey and Leilauni Wright.Funeral service will be held...

Ailene Dillman

Ailene Dillman

Mar 7, 2005

AILENE DILLMAN, age 86, of Vandalia, Ohio and formerly of Richmond, Indiana, died Monday, March 7, 2005 at Good Samaritan Hospital in Dayton. Born on December 17, 1918 in Fairhaven, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Edward & Mary Mabel (Wolfe) Ruby. She was a 1937 Eaton High School graduate and retired from Cox Supermarket in Richmond. Preceded...

Merlin L. Henn

Merlin L. Henn

Mar 5, 2005

MERLIN L. HENN, age 91 of West Sonora, Ohio died Saturday, March 5, 2005 at his residence. Born on August 21, 1913 in Preble County, Ohio, he was the son of the late Ernest D. & Weltha (Spitler) Henn. He retired after 42 years with Kurz Kasch in Dayton and had worked for the Twin Valley Local School District, a...

Beverly M. Heck

Beverly M. Heck

Mar 3, 2005

Beverly M. Heck, age 66, of Lewisburg, OH, died Thursday, March 3, 2005 at Kettering Hospital in Kettering, Ohio after an extended illness. Born on September 21, 1938 in Lewisburg, Ohio she was the daughter of the late Lawrence E. & Wanda A. (Waltman) Heck. Beverly retired as a Secretary for the U.S. Government working with the U.S. Army and...

Clarence R. Crabtree

Clarence R. Crabtree

Mar 3, 2005

CLARENCE R. CRABTREE age 79 of Lewisburg, Ohio died Thursday, March 3, 2005 at his residence. Born on March 4, 1925 in Wayne County, KY he was the son of the late Shade & Myrtie (Bates) Crabtree. He was a U.S. Navy WWII veteran and retired from Tri-County North School in 1991 after over 10 years of service. Member of...