Obituaries

Hilbert Edgar Piel

Hilbert Edgar Piel

Nov 23, 2017

Rev. Hilbert E. Piel, 84, of Arcanum, passed away on Thursday, November 23, 2017 at Good Samaritan Hospital in Dayton.He was born October 24,1933 in Cortland, Indiana, the son of the late Rev. Frank and Louisa (Krueger) Piel.In addition to his parents, Hilbert was preceded in death by his brothers, Walter, Gary, and Theodore Piel; and his sisters, Dorothea Piel,...

Katelyn Marie Kenworthy

Katelyn Marie Kenworthy

Nov 20, 2017

Katelyn Kenworthy, 23, of Greenville, passed away on Monday, November 20, 2017.She was born February 3, 1994 in Greenville, the daughter of the late Bridgett (Ewing) Kenworthy and David Christina Kenworthy of Oaklawaha, Florida.Katelyn was employed by Kelly Services and was working at Whirlpool in Greenville. She was currently a student at Edison State.In addition to her father and step-mother,...

Phillip Richard Chatwood

Phillip Richard Chatwood

Nov 15, 2017

Phillip R. Chatwood, Sr. of Greenville, passed away on Wednesday, November 15, 2017 at his home surrounded by his family.He was born January 31, 1948 in Springfield, Ohio, son of Albert and Mary (Scholles) Chatwood.After graduating from Springfield South High School in 1967, he received his Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science and Master of Science degrees from Wright State...

Robert "Joe" Joseph Best

Robert "Joe" Joseph Best

Nov 1, 2017

Robert "Joe" Best, 63, of Greenville, passed away on November 1, 2017 at State of the Heart Care Center in Greenville, after fighting a long courageous battle with cancer.He was born December 21, 1953 in Greenville, the son of Janice (Collins) Smith of Greenville and the late Robert E. Best.In addition to his father, Joe is preceded in death by...

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...