Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Preble County, Eaton, Lewisburg & New Paris in Ohio.
Walter Eugene Ruby
Feb 20, 2021
Walter Eugene “Bub” Ruby, age 61, of New Paris, Ohio passed away unexpectedly on February 20, 2021 at his residence. Born on April 22, 1959 in Richmond, Indiana, son of the late Walter Earl & Blondena Marjean (Bradley) Ruby. A 1977 graduate of National Trail High School. Walter was a Truck driver for many years, known as "Country" on the...
Leslie "Les" Kaiser
Feb 18, 2021
Leslie “Les” Kaiser, Jr., 83 of Eaton, Ohio, died Thursday, February 18, 2021 at Kettering Medical Center, Kettering. Born on November 12, 1937 in Cincinnati, Ohio, he was the son of the late Leslie & Emma (Stahmer) Kaiser, Sr. Les was a retired pharmacist, having worked at Gary’s Pharmacy, Campbells Drug Store, Jim Banks in West Alexandria and Kmart in...
Linda Lou Vanskiver
Feb 17, 2021
Linda Lou (Davis) VanSkiver, 81, of Eaton, died Wednesday, February 17, 2021 at Hillspring of Springboro. She was born on October 16, 1939 in Preble County, Ohio, daughter of the late Paul E. and Dorothy Marie (House) Davis. Linda graduated in 1957 from Jackson High School in Jackson Township, Preble County, Ohio and from 1958 to 1966 worked at Food...
Paul O. Nation
Feb 14, 2021
Paul O. Nation, 66, of Lewisburg, Ohio, died Sunday, February 14, 2021 at his home. Born on March 19, 1954 in Springfield, Ohio, he was the son of the late Thomas R. & Mayanna (Martin) Nation. Paul had worked for Fryman-Kuck General Contractors in Dayton. A U.S. Navy veteran, he enjoyed hunting, fishing, making soft pretzels for the grandkids, playing...
Kaitlyn Lee Bousman
Feb 14, 2021
Kaitlyn Lee Bousman, age 30, of New Paris, Ohio, died on February 14, 2021 in Richmond, Indiana. Born on December 8, 1990 in Richmond, Indiana, daughter of Kellie Bousman & Brian Dice. Kaitlyn had attended Richmond Community Schools. Preceded in death by her Paternal Grandparents, David & Debbie Dice. Survived by her Mother & Step Father, Kellie & Shaun...
Melvin D. Fryman
Feb 14, 2021
Melvin D. Fryman, 92, of Huber Heights, Ohio, formerly of Lewisburg, Ohio, died Sunday, February 14, 2021 at Hospice of Dayton. Born on December 3, 1928 in Brookville, Ohio, he was the son of the late George W. & Oma (Mills) Fryman. Melvin worked for 33 plus years at Delco Products, Division of GM in Moraine, Ohio. A 1947 graduate...
Daniel Edward Artz
Feb 14, 2021
Daniel E. “Danny” Artz, 70, of Lewisburg, Ohio, died Sunday, February 14, 2021 at Hospice of Dayton. Born on February 1, 1951 in Dayton, Ohio, he was the son of the late Edward E. & Mary E. (Gehle) Artz. Danny retired after 45 years with Oren Plastering in Huber Heights. He taught apprentice classes for Local 132, Plasterers and Cement...
Maxine Brandly
Feb 13, 2021
Maxine Brandly, 98 formerly of Eaton & West Alexandria, Ohio, died Saturday, February 13, 2021 at Vancrest of Eaton. She was born on October 16, 1922 in Lanier Township Preble County Ohio the daughter of the late Silvanus & Lillian (Ozias) Brubaker. She was a 1940 Lanier High School graduate and was a lifetime Christian and member of (Eaton Church...
Michael Davis Benedict
Feb 13, 2021
Michael Davis Benedict, 58, of Lewisburg, died Saturday, February 13, 2021 at his home. He was born on November 25, 1962 in Indianapolis, Indiana. Mike was a retired Journeyman/Lineman for the L.E. Myers Company in Indianapolis, Indiana after 40 years of service. Member of the IBEW Local 369, Louisville, Kentucky. He loved classic vehicles, hunting and fishing, but his greatest...
Fred Brown
Feb 12, 2021
Frederick Carl “Fred” Brown, age 75, of Lewisburg, Ohio, died on Friday, February 12, 2021 at his residence. He was born on November 8, 1945 in Dayton, Ohio, son of Russell France & Minnie Lenora (Focht) Brown, Sr. He graduated in 1963 from Lewisburg Union High School. Fred proudly served in the United States Army from 1965 to 1967 during...
Charles P. Klipfer, Sr.
Feb 12, 2021
Charles P. Klipfer, Sr., 92 of Eaton, Ohio, died Friday, February 12, 2021 at his residence. He was born on November 4, 1928 in Farmersville, Ohio and graduated in 1946 from Farmersville High School. He was a proud Jackson Township, Preble County, farmer and attended the Concord Church in Eaton. Charles was preceded in death by his parents; his first...
Pattie Lee Tighe
Feb 10, 2021
Pattie Lee (Bohlman) Tighe, 80, of Lewisburg, died Wednesday, February 10, 2021 at her home. Born on February 4, 1941 in Spencer, South Dakota, she was the daughter of the late Gilbert Helmuth & Carol Maxine (Winans) Bohlman. Pattie earned her bachelor’s degree in Education from Miami University, Oxford, Ohio and her Master of Arts degree from the University...
Robert E. Hays, Jr.
Feb 9, 2021
Robert E. “Bobby” Hays, Jr., 75 of Sarasota, FL, and formerly of Fairhaven (Preble County) OH, went home to be with the Lord Tuesday, February 9, 2021, in Sarasota, FL. Born on March 31, 1945 in Columbus, MS, the son of the late Robert & Vera (Williams) Hays. He attended Fairhaven Elementary School, Columbus State School and Preble County/Eaton Workshop....
Ronald T. "Ron" Smith
Feb 9, 2021
Ronald T. “Ron” Smith, 68 of New Paris, Ohio, died Tuesday, February 9, 2021. Born on April 19, 1952 in Richmond, Indiana, he was the son of the late George B. & Jean (Parker) Smith. He was a Truck Driver for over 30 years on the road and had worked for Spartech Plastic in Richmond. Preceded in death by his...
Gregory Scott Taylor
Feb 7, 2021
Greg S. Taylor age 60 of (Lakengren) Eaton, Ohio, died Sunday, February 7, 2021 at his residence. Born on December 30, 1960 in Dayton, Ohio he was the son of John A. & Ruth Ann (O’Dell) Taylor. He was a 1979 Eaton High School Graduate and was active with his class Alumni. He built the 1979 Class Bench that is...
William R. Zurwell
Feb 7, 2021
William R. “Bill” Zurwell, age 63, of New Paris, Ohio, died on Sunday, February 7, 2021 at his home. He was born on September 26, 1957 in Richmond, Indiana, son of Jerry Joe & Wanda Lee (Webb) Zurwell. Bill graduated from National Trail High School in 1976. He was a construction worker for many years in Florida. Bill was...
Glen B. Elliott, Jr.
Feb 6, 2021
Glen B. Elliott, Jr., age 79, of Eaton, Ohio, died on Saturday, February 6, 2021 at Vancrest of Eaton. He was born on August 27, 1941 in Dayton, Ohio, son of Glen B. & Bessie I. (Steiner) Elliott. Glen was a 1959 graduate of Monroe High School. Glen served in the United States Marines during the Vietnam War. He had...
William D. Richie
Feb 2, 2021
William D. Richie, 38 of Richmond, Indiana, died Tuesday, February 2, 2021 at his residence. Born on June 1, 1982 in Dayton, Ohio he was the son of William Lauderdale and Rhonda Jo (Richie) Pitts. William was a 2000 National Trail graduate and served in the U.S. Army from March 2004 to March 2005 during the Iraq War. Survived by...
Christopher Sean Perry
Feb 1, 2021
On February 1, 2021 Christopher S. Perry, 51, of Lewisburg, Ohio tragically passed away from a massive heart attack while surrounded by his family. Chris dedicated his life to his family, friends and anyone in need. Always living life to the fullest, he was an avid hunter and fisherman. He also enjoyed Thursday night softball games and concerts with...
Lois Sue Graham
Jan 31, 2021
Lois Sue (Boudreau) Graham, age 66, of Arcanum, Ohio, died on Sunday, January 31, 2021 at Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton, Ohio. Born on February 8, 1954 in Dayton, Ohio, daughter of the late, George Frederick & Nettie Ida (May) Boudreau. Sue had worked for Miami Valley Plastic in Eldorado, Ohio for several years. She enjoyed gardening, horseback riding and...
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