Obituaries

Clyde "Ben" Benjamin Barker

Clyde "Ben" Benjamin Barker

Oct 29, 2017

Clyde Benjamin "Ben" Barker, 79, of Greenville, passed away on Sunday, October 29, 2017 at his residence surrounded by his family and friends.He was born May 11, 1938 in Gnadenhutten, Ohio, the son of the late Ronald and Virginia (Tufford) Barker.In addition to his parents, Ben was preceded in death by his daughter, Rebekah Barker; his brothers, Ronald Barker, Jr.,...

Kathryn "Katie" Rebecca Longanecker

Kathryn "Katie" Rebecca Longanecker

Oct 29, 2017

Kathryn "Katie" Longanecker, 52, of New Paris, passed away on October 29, 2017.She was born April 23, 1965 in Dayton, the daughter June Hines of New Paris.Katie loved her dogs,Gracie, Sable, Lucky and Baby Girl. She was a very hard worker and a truly devoted mother to her son, James. She had a strong love for horses, the ocean, and...

Richard Allen Lafuze

Richard Allen Lafuze

Oct 26, 2017

Richard "Dick" Allen LaFuze, 59, of Haines City, Florida, passed away Thursday, October 26, 2017, at Heart of Florida Hospital in Haines City, Florida. He was born July 28, 1958 in Greenville, a son of the late Charles LaFuze and Lorene (Cook) Vasquez.A veteran of the U.S. Air Force, Rich served our country honorably for 23 years. He had received...

William "Billy" L Brown

William "Billy" L Brown

Oct 26, 2017

William "Billy" L. Brown, 70, of Greenville, Ohio passed away on October 26, 2017 at Union City Care Center.He was born June 3, 1947 in Greenville, Ohio, the son of the late Lester Lowell Brown and Marjorie (Smith) McLear.Billy served our country honorably in the U.S Army and he enjoyed playing the accordion for his family.Billy is survived by his...

Donald E Myers

Donald E Myers

Oct 18, 2017

Donald "Butch" Myers, 75, of Greenville, passed away Wednesday, October 18, 2017, at Village Green Health Campus. He was born April 24, 1942, in Lena Ohio, a son of the late Frank and Opal (Baker) Myers. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Linda Myers; his sisters, Thelma and Sandy; his brother, Kenneth Myers....

Harry J Moody

Harry J Moody

Oct 18, 2017

Harry J. Moody, 87, of Rossburg, passed away Wednesday, October 18, 2017, at Village Green Health Campus. He was born December 30, 1929, in Darke County, Ohio, a son of the late Clark Leroy and Laura (Shook) Moody. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Dan and sister-in-law, Becky Moody, Lee Moody and Jim...

Stella Irene Guthrie

Stella Irene Guthrie

Oct 16, 2017

Stella "Susie" I. Guthrie, 67, of Greenville passed away on Monday, October 16, 2017 at her residence.Susie was born on July 16, 1950 in Piqua, Ohio to Clarence Pitsenbarger of New Weston and the late Hazel Irene (North) Pitsenbarger, and her adoptive parents, the late Wilbur and Delores Shotz.In addition to her parents, Susie was preceded in death by her...

Dale Allen Meier

Dale Allen Meier

Oct 13, 2017

Dale Allen Meier, 76, of Greenville, passed away on October 13, 2017 at State of the Heart Hospice Care Unit in Greenville. Dale was born on December 2, 1940 in Greenville, to the late Harry and Ruth (Blizzard) Meier. In addition to his parents, Dale was preceded in death by his wife of 36 years, Karen (Mills) Meier whom he...

Myron D. "Cork" Sharp

Myron D. "Cork" Sharp

Oct 10, 2017

Myron" Cork" D. Sharp, 72, of Greenville, passed away on Tuesday, October 10, 2017 at his residence.He was born October 14, 1944 in Greenville, Ohio, the son of the late Dain and Opal (Jones) Sharp. Cork was a 1963 graduate of Greenville Senior High School. He was employed with Century Link for 44 years. Cork was a member of the...

Mildred Kay Perez

Mildred Kay Perez

Oct 8, 2017

Kay Perez, 56, of Ansonia, Ohio passed away on Sunday, October 8, 2017 at her residence.She was born February 19, 1961 in Greenville, Ohio, the daughter of the late Curtis L. and Rebecca E. (Sanders) McEldowney. In addition to her parents, Kay was preceded in death by her brothers, Scott McEldowney and Curtis McEldowney, Jr.Kay owned and operated Kay's Tan...

Marilyn Ann Seiber

Marilyn Ann Seiber

Oct 1, 2017

Marilyn Ann Seiber, born March 28, 1930 in Pineville, Kentucky, went home to be with her Savior on October 1, 2017 after a brief illness.She is survived by her husband of 70 years, Wallace R. Seiber; children, Glenda M (Ron) Chumney of Columbia, South Carolina, Michael L. Seiber of Ferris, Texas, Rebecca J. (Robert) Floyd of Greenville, Ohio, Peggy J....

Robert Lee Longenecker

Robert Lee Longenecker

Sep 30, 2017

Robert Lee "Bob" Longenecker, 81 of Ansonia, Ohio, passed away on Saturday, September 30, 2017 at his residence surrounded by his loving family.He was born May 17, 1936 in Darke County, Ohio the son of the late Treva (Lambert) Hangen. Bob was raised by his grandparents, the late Webster and Rachel Lambert.In addition to his mother, Bob was preceded in...

Helen F Eley

Helen F Eley

Sep 28, 2017

Helen F. Eley, 90, of Greenville, and formerly of Ansonia, passed away Thursday, September 28, 2017 at Wayne Health Care. She was born May 17,1927 in Winchester, Virginia, to the late E. E. Strosnider and Ruth (Hook) Fishel. In addition to her parents, Helen was preceded in death by her step-father, A.J. Fishel; her husband, William E. Eley in 1985;...

Nita June Watern

Nita June Watern

Sep 26, 2017

On September 26, 2017, Nita June Watern of New Madison, Ohio, age 73, succumbed to a long battle with cancer and went to be with our dear Lord, to join those in Heaven she treasured in life.Nita was a giving person and her passions include quilting, crocheting, and cooking. All of which she gave as gifts from her heart.Nita was...

William Tommy Burton

William Tommy Burton

Sep 21, 2017

William Tommy " Hooter" Burton, 61, of Greenville, passed away Thursday, September 21, 2017 in Englewood, Ohio.He was born December 29, 1955 in Dayton, Ohio, to the late Haril and Ruth (Sinclair) Burton.In addition to his parents, Hooter is preceded in death by special friend, Linda Hall; his brothers Haril Burton, Jr. and Ronnie Lee Burton; and his niece, Lisa...

James "Jim" Leis

James "Jim" Leis

Sep 20, 2017

James "Jim" Leis, 77, of Rossburg, passed away Wednesday, September 20, 2017 at Village Green Health Campus in Greenville.He was born September 26,1939 in Darke County, Ohio, to the late Ernest and Anna Gertrude (Campbell) Leis.In addition to his parents, Jim is preceded in death by his brother-in-law, Darrrel Rowland.Jim was born and raised a farmer. He milked cows and...

Bonita "Bonnie" Stryker

Bonita "Bonnie" Stryker

Sep 18, 2017

Bonita "Bonnie" Stryker, 70, of Greenville, passed away on Monday, September 18, 2017 at Heartland of Greenville.Bonnie was born on November 21, 1946 in Greenville, the daughter of the late Lloyd and Rose (Weikert) Stryker.Bonnie was an animal lover. She adored her dog, and cats and loved horses. She worked for several years at Eikenberry's in the bakery. Bonnie looked...

Virginia Rae Elam

Virginia Rae Elam

Sep 17, 2017

Virginia R. Elam, 85, of Greenville, Ohio, passed away peacefully on September 17 , 2017. She was born August 18, 1932 in Pineville, Kentucky, the daughter of the late Clyde Stokes and Bessie Evans. Virginia and Charles Elam married in 1955 and spent the next 34 years dedicated to each other and their children. Charles passed away August, 1989. Left...

Gerald "Jerry" Julius Bruggeman

Gerald "Jerry" Julius Bruggeman

Sep 16, 2017

Gerald "Jerry" Bruggeman, 81 of Greenville, Ohio passed away on Saturday, September 16, 2017 at The Brethren Retirement Community in Greenville, Ohio.Jerry was born August 6, 1936 in Maria Stein, Ohio to the late Aloys and Elizabeth (Miller) Bruggeman.In addition to his parents, Jerry is preceded in death by his son, Ronald Bruggeman, his sisters, Rita, Marie, Dorothy, and Julie;...

Leona Catherine Sheets

Leona Catherine Sheets

Sep 13, 2017

Leona Sheets, 79, of Rossburg, passed away, Wednesday, September 13, 2017 at home surrounded by her family.She was born February 14, 1938 in Troy, Ohio, the daughter of the late Leonard and Arthella "Peggy" (Tucker) Walters.In addition to her parents, Leona was preceded in death by her son, Larry E. Sheets; and her sister, Sarah Miller-Holbein.Leona was a 1956 graduate...