Obituaries

Fay Opal Hobbs

Fay Opal Hobbs

Oct 3, 2016

Fay O. Hobbs, age 99, of Greenville, passed away Monday, October 3, 2016 at Rest Haven Nursing Home in Greenville.Fay was born October 03, 1917 in New Weston, Ohio, a daughter of the late Lloyd and Merle (Kerns) Hobbs. In addition to her parents, Fay was preceded in death by her husband, Ovid Hobbs, in 1995, whom she married March...

Rebecca Susan Risden

Rebecca Susan Risden

Oct 2, 2016

Rebecca Susan (Gantner) Risden, 61, of Huber Heights, passed away, Sunday, October 2, 2016 at Hospice of Dayton.Rebecca was born Monday, January 10, 1955 in Dayton, OH, a daughter of the late John and Lena (Humphrey) Gantner.In addition to her parents, Rebecca was preceded in death by her husband, Donald Wayne Risden, brothers Garry, John, and Michael GantnerRebecca loved to...

Alan M. Hansbarger

Alan M. Hansbarger

Oct 2, 2016

Alan M. Hansbarger, age 93, of Ansonia, OH, passed away, Sunday, October 02, 2016 in Springfield, Ohio He was born Tuesday, January 16, 1923 in Canton, OH, a son of the late Earl and Ruth (DeFord) Hansbarger. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Larry Hansbarger.Alan was a veteran of World War II where...

David Dewitt Leeper

David Dewitt Leeper

Oct 2, 2016

David DeWitt Leeper, 63, of Rossburg, OH, passed away, Sunday, October 2, 2016 at Rest Haven Nursing Home.David was born Sunday, November 23, 1952 in Greenville, OH, a son of the late N. Edward and N. Jean (Emig) Leeper.In addition to his parents, David was preceded in death by his brotherDonald Leeper and sister-in-law, Karlynn Leeper.David was a 1971 graduate...

Grace L. Barga

Grace L. Barga

Sep 30, 2016

Grace L. Barga, 91, of Greenville, OH, passed away Friday, September 30, 2016 at her residence.She was born Monday, September 7, 1925 in Bass, WV, a daughter of the late Franklin and Londora (See) Lofton.In addition to her parents, Grace was preceded in death by her husband, Martin Barga, son, Edmond Barga, brother, Ted Vetters, five sisters, Rosie Sherman, Mary...

Martha Woodbury

Martha Woodbury

Sep 29, 2016

Martha Ritenour Woodbury, age 91, of Greenville, OH, passed away peacefully, Thursday, September 29, 2016 at Union City Care Center in Union City, OH. She was born Friday, March 13, 1925, a daughter of the late Purl and Pearl (Harrison) Ritenour.In addition to her parents, Martha was preceded in death by two Sisters, Margaret E. Ritenour and Ethell R. Westfall.Martha...

Mark Edward Bragg

Mark Edward Bragg

Sep 29, 2016

Mark Edward Bragg, 61, of Greenville, OH, passed away,Thursday, September 29, 2016 at the State of the Heart Hospice Care Center.Mark was born Thursday, October 21, 1954 in Detroit, MI, a son of the late Marvin and Maxine Bragg.In addition to his parents, Mark was preceded in death by his brothersLeroy Bragg and William Bragg, In Laws Charles and Betty...

Richard Leon "Dick" Michael

Richard Leon "Dick" Michael

Sep 26, 2016

Richard "Dick" Michael, 79, of Greenville Ohio passed away Monday Sept 26, 2016.He was born May 28, 1937 in Portland, Indiana, to the late Ira Gene Michael and Mildred Eileen (Livingston) Morgan.He is survived by a son, Zane Allen (Bernice) Michael of Troy Ohio; sisters, Patricia (Steve) Batcha of California and Dianne (Charles) Smith of Florida; also nieces, nephews, grandchildren...

Bobby Joe "Bob" Partin

Bobby Joe "Bob" Partin

Sep 24, 2016

Bobby Joe Partin, age 43, of Greenville, OH, passed away, Saturday, September 24, 2016 at his residence. He was born Wednesday, December 13, 1972 in Piqua, OH, a son of Sandra Partin.In addition to his father, Bob was preceded in death by his grandfather, Robert S. Partin.Bob liked NASCAR, the Dallas Cowboys and motorcycles. He loved his Granny and had...

Paul Edward Bailey

Paul Edward Bailey

Sep 22, 2016

Paul E. Bailey, 84, of Greenville, OH, passed away Thursday, September 22, 2016 at his residence.He was born July 12, 1932 in Dayton, OH, a son of the late Gene and Mary (Kreitzer) Bailey. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife, Joanne J. (Griffin) Bailey who passed October 11, 2015; and a grandchild.Paul was...

Stanley "Red" Hofacker

Stanley "Red" Hofacker

Sep 14, 2016

Stanley M. "Red" Hofacker, 87, of Greenville, passed away on September 14, 2016 at Heartland of Greenville. Red was born on September 2, 1929 in Preble County, Ohio to the late Dwight and Sadie (Clegg) Hofacker.Red was a retired mechanic.In addition to his parents, Red is preceded in death by a son, 2 daughters, a brother and 2 grandsons.Red is...

Robert "Bob" Henderson

Robert "Bob" Henderson

Sep 14, 2016

Robert "Bob" Henderson, age 88, of Greenville, OH, passed away, Wednesday, September 14, 2016 at Wayne Health Care in Greenville.He was born Saturday, November 12, 1927 in Ansonia, OH, a son of the late Wilbur and Gertrude (Young) Henderson.In addition to his parents, Bob was preceded in death by four brothers, George, Edmund, Raymond and Harold Henderson.Bob was a WWII...

Bonnie Rutschilling

Bonnie Rutschilling

Sep 11, 2016

Bonnie M. Strait Rutschilling, age 91, of Greenville, OH, passed away, Sunday, September 11, 2016 at Brookdale of Greenville. She was born Sunday, April 5, 1925 in Rossburg, OH, a daughter of the late Charles and Minnie (Gates) Hiestand. In addition to her parents,she was preceded in death by her first husband, Gerald Strait in 1973; second husband, Vincent Rutschilling...

Clara Arnett

Clara Arnett

Sep 9, 2016

Clara Arnett, age 84, of Greenville, OH, went home to be with her Lord, Friday, September 9, 2016 peacefully at her home.She was born Thursday, October 15, 1931 in Sidney, OH, a daughter of the late Charles and Inez (Tasker) Wright.Clara loved spending time with her family. She truly loved her grandchildren and devoted a lot of her time to...

James Keith Howard

James Keith Howard

Sep 9, 2016

James "Keith" Howard, age 72, of Greenville, OH, passed away, Friday, September 9, 2016 at his residence. He was born Monday, April 24, 1944 in Ansonia, OH, a son of the late Herschel and Dora (Rodeheffer) Howard.Keith enjoyed working with his hands and tinkering around with cars. He especially loved riding his Honda V65 motorcycle. He appreciated nature and would...

Dwight William Roll

Dwight William Roll

Sep 7, 2016

Dwight William Roll, 77, of Port Clinton and formerly of Ansonia, Ohio, passed away Wednesday, September 7, 2016, at Stein Hospice Care Center in Sandusky, Ohio.He was born April 27, 1939 in Ansonia, Ohio to the late Herbert and Esther (Martin) Roll.Dwight served his country honorably in the U.S. Navy for four years. Dwight was with the Teamsters Union for...

Michael M. Pretsman

Michael M. Pretsman

Sep 5, 2016

Michael M. Pretsman, age 55, of Greenville, OH, passed away, Monday, September 5, 2016 in Greenville. He was born Monday, February 20, 1961 in Greenville, OH, a son of the late Marvin and Dolores (Grice) Pretsman.In addition to his parents, Michael was preceded in death by his sister, Regina NapierMike enjoyed the outdoors and would spend many hours at Celina...

Charlene Downing

Charlene Downing

Aug 30, 2016

Z. Charlene"Chawn" (Potts) Downing, 65, of New Carlisle, passed away, Tuesday, August 30, 2016 at Miami Valley Hospital after a lengthy illness.She was born December 8, 1950 in Clay City, KY, a daughter of Marjorie (Highley) Potts of New Carlisle and the late Woodrow Potts.In addition to her father, Charlene was preceded in death by brothers, Donald and Rudy Potts,...

Kenneth Charles Meade

Kenneth Charles Meade

Aug 30, 2016

Kenneth Charles Meade, 56, of Greenville, Ohio, passed away August 30, 2016, at his residence after a lengthy illness.He was born July 1, 1960 in Greenville, Ohio to the late Harry and Annie (Shimp)Meade.In addition to his parents, Kenneth is preceded in death by a brother, Danny Meade.Kenneth loved to go fishing and spoiling his grandchildren.Kenneth is survived by his...

Athleen K Buhrman

Athleen K Buhrman

Aug 28, 2016

Athleen K Buhrman, age 79, of New Madison, OH, passed away, Sunday, August 28, 2016 at Brookhaven Retirement Community in Brookville, Ohio. She was born Friday, February 19, 1937 in Coletown, OH, a daughter of the late Jack and Audrey (Marrick) Peters.In addition to her parents, Athleen was preceded in death by her husband Robert E. Buhrman in 2015; her...