Obituaries

Daniel "Tom" L. Hall

Daniel "Tom" L. Hall

May 6, 2026

Daniel "Tom" L. Hall, age 88, of Greenville, passed away on Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at his home surrounded by his family. 

He was born on May 5, 1938 in Ansonia to the late William Hall and Olive Blanche Erwin. In addition to his parents, Tom is preceded in death by his step mother, Mabel Hoschouer; his son, Bruce Hall; siblings,...

Ronald M. Widener

Ronald M. Widener

May 5, 2026

Ronald Miller Widener, age 79, of Rossburg, Ohio, passed away at his home on May 5, 2026, with his family at his side.

He was born on June 26, 1946, in Dayton, Ohio, to the late John and Evelyn (Mitchell) Widener.

In addition to his parents, Ronald was preceded in death by his siblings, Albert, Eddie, Sue, Raymond, John, and Roselynne.

He is...

Esther R. Roth

Esther R. Roth

May 5, 2026

Esther Ruth Lavy Roth, of Ansonia, Ohio, was called home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, at 78 years old. Esther was first and foremost a devout Christian. She had a personal relationship with Jesus Christ and relied on Him for her salvation. She has been reunited with Christ and will spend eternity praising Him.

Esther was...

Marilyn Mae Smith

Marilyn Mae Smith

May 5, 2026

Marilyn Mae Smith, age 90, of Greenville, passed away on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, at Brethren Retirement Community.

She was born on May 8, 1935, in Hollansburg to the late Ralph D. and Mae Delilah (McClure) Summers.

In addition to her parents, Marilyn was preceded in death by her son, Keith Smith; two infant daughters; and six grandchildren.

Those left to cherish Marilyn's...

Kyle R. Winger

Kyle R. Winger

May 4, 2026

Kyle Russell Winger, age 36, of Ansonia, passed away on Monday, May 4, 2026, at Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton, Ohio.

He was born on September 22, 1989, in Winchester, Indiana, to Douglas Winger and Diana Idle.

In addition to his parents, Kyle is survived by his siblings, Misty (Curt Cannon) Idle, Aubrey (Chris Hicks) Idle, Jarrod (Tenia Smith) Idle, and Shaun...

Robert E. Onkst

Robert E. Onkst

Apr 30, 2026

Robert “Bob” E. Onkst, age 83, of Greenville, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 30, 2026, at Trustwell Living at Oakley Place in Greenville.

He was born on November 15, 1942, in Greenville, to the late Melvin and Neva (Wagner) Onkst.

In addition to his parents, Bob was preceded in death by his wife, Patricia (Dixon) Onkst on February 4, 2011;...

Bill L. Gunckle

Bill L. Gunckle

Apr 26, 2026

Bill L. Gunckle, age 68, passed away peacefully at his home in Beamsville on April 26, 2026.

Bill was born on October 28, 1957, to the late Robert J. and Patsy M. (Unger) Gunckle.

He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Sandra (Profitt) Gunckle, whom he married October 6, 1984, their loving children, Jessica (Carl) Hudkins of Rossburg, Justin Gunckle...

Imogene Moores

Imogene Moores

Apr 23, 2026

Imogene Moores, age 98, of Richmond, Indiana, passed away on April 23, 2026, at Arbor Trace Nursing Home in Richmond.

She was born on July 18, 1927, in Palestine, Ohio, to the late Van and Ethel (Miller) Wilcox.

In addition to her parents, Imogene was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph Moores, whom she married on September 2, 1950; her siblings,...

Joyce I. Johnson

Joyce I. Johnson

Apr 19, 2026

Joyce I. Johnson, 71, of Greenville, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 19, 2026, at Hospice of Miami County in Troy, Ohio.

Born on November 5, 1954, in Troy, Ohio, Joyce was the beloved daughter of the late Ora and Daisy (Scammahorn) Berry.

She was also preceded in death by her siblings, Mary Johnson, Wayne Berry, Wanda Berry, Christina Potter, and...

David N. Madden

David N. Madden

Apr 14, 2026

David Nathan Madden, age 49, of Greenville, Ohio, passed away on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, at Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton, Ohio.

He was born on March 19, 1977, in San Antonio, Texas, to Gregory Madden and Robyn Sue (Hartman) Roberts.

David is survived by his children, Kayden Madden of Greenville, and Josie (Ryan Crampton) Madden of Greenville; his parents, Gregory (Cindy)...

Robert Lee Brewer Sr.

Robert Lee Brewer Sr.

Apr 11, 2026

Robert Lee Brewer Sr., age 69, of Greenville, Ohio, passed away on April 11, 2026, at Kettering Hospital.

He was born on August 16, 1956, to the late Duane Brewer and Jannette Unger.

In addition to his parents, Robert was preceded in death by his step-mother, Alice Brewer and sister, Selena Spencer.

Robert is survived by his loving children: Sandra (Douglas) Weyant and...

Ericka Michele Kramer

Ericka Michele Kramer

Apr 10, 2026

Ericka Michele Kramer, age 50, of Ansonia, Ohio, passed away on April 10, 2026, at her residence.

She was born on January 15, 1976, in Union City, Indiana, to Pamela (Bothast) Monk and the late Michael Monk.

In addition to her father, Ericka was preceded in death by her loving husband David W. Kramer, whom she married on June 16, 2001 and...

Janice Elaine Anderson

Janice Elaine Anderson

Apr 10, 2026

Janice Elaine Anderson, age 96, of New Madison, passed away on Friday, April 10, 2026 at her home. She was born on October 29, 1929 in Preble County, Ohio to the late Ivan and Mabel (Thompson) Beasley.

In addition to her parents, Janice is preceded in death by her loving husband, Dale E. Anderson; her sister and brother in law, Arlene...

Judith Eileen Baker

Judith Eileen Baker

Apr 10, 2026

Judith "Judy" Eileen Baker, age 78, of Arcanum, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, April 10, 2026.

She was born on July 24, 1947 in Greenville to the late Walter H. Bromagem Sr. & Wavalene M (Eley) Bromagem.

In addition to her parents, Judy is preceded in death by her sisters, Shirley Ferrante and Sylvia Stryker; brother, Walter Bromagem;...

Randall N. Elam

Randall N. Elam

Apr 9, 2026

Randall N. Elam, age 63, of Greenville, Ohio, died on April 9, 2026, of undisclosed causes in Greenville.

Mr. Elam was born on December 24, 1962, in Pineville, Kentucky, a coal-mining town, to the late Owen and Virginia (Stokes) Elam. Soon thereafter, he moved with his family to Greenville when his father got a job on the Penn Central Railroad. In...

Theodore Kmiec

Theodore Kmiec

Apr 9, 2026

Theodore Kmiec, a native of Chicago, Illinois, passed away on Thursday, April 9, 2026.

Theodore was a steadfast and hardworking man who touched the lives of many with his dedication, strength, and quiet kindness. He was deeply loved by his fiancé, Elaine Kitchen, and his daughter and son-in-law, Jennifer Kmiec and Robert Roark, who will forever cherish his memory.

He found great...

Stephen Allen Garner

Stephen Allen Garner

Apr 6, 2026

Stephen Allen Garner, age 45, of Ansonia, Ohio, passed away on Monday, April 6, 2026.

He was born on March 25, 1981, the son of the late Martha (Dickey) Garner.

In addition to his mother, Stephen was preceded in death by his grandparents, Ray and Carolyn Dickey, and his bonus nephew, Cole Saintignon.

Stephen leaves behind his three children, whom he loved deeply:...

Joseph John Janowiecki

Joseph John Janowiecki

Apr 5, 2026

Joe Janowiecki, age 68, of Greenville, was called to be released from the pain of cancer to join his Lord on April 5, 2026.

Joseph J. Janowiecki was born on September 18, 1957 to Richard and Mary Ann (Nowak) Janowiecki in Toledo, Ohio.

Joseph is survived by his wife, Lucinda (Snyder) Janowiecki; his siblings, Robert (Deborah) Janowiecki, Kathleen (David) Phillips, Paul (Barbara)...

Carmen Kay Claywell

Carmen Kay Claywell

Mar 30, 2026

With deep love and heavy hearts, we announce that Carmen Kay Claywell, 57, of Greenville, Ohio, was called home to heaven on Monday, March 30, 2026, at The Laurels of Huber Heights Nursing Home. Before her passing, Carmen made all things right with God, placing her trust in the saving grace of Jesus Christ. We rejoice in knowing she now...

David Leroy Butts

David Leroy Butts

Mar 29, 2026

David L. Butts, age 85, of Greenville, Ohio, passed away on Sunday, March 29, 2026, at his home. 

He was born on February 6, 1941, in Greenville, to the late Herbert and Helen (Enoch) Butts. 

In addition to his parents, David was preceded in death by his wife, Betty L. (Wynn) Butts, whom he married on February 6, 1960, and who passed...