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Sylvester  James Zimmers

Sylvester James Zimmers

Apr 8, 2020

Sylvester James Zimmers, 82, a resident of New Lebanon, OH and former resident of Dayton, OH, passed away Wednesday afternoon, April 8, 2020. Born June 5, 1937 in Hamilton, OH, he was the eldest of 4 children born to the late Robert and Lois (Camack) Zimmers. He retired after 20+ years as a Binder for McCalls (Dayton Press) in Dayton.A...

Landis Eldridge

Landis Eldridge

Apr 8, 2020

Landis Eldridge, age 71, of West Manchester, OH passed away Wednesday, April 8, 2020 at the Dayton VA Medical Center after a short battle with cancer. Born in Dayton, OH to the late Joe Eldridge and Edna (Padgett) Eldridge Adams. A veteran of the Vietnam war, Landis served with the US Army from 1968 - 1970, with a one year...

Vida  Sue Cook

Vida Sue Cook

Mar 29, 2020

Vida Sue Cook, 83, of Richmond, IN, passed away early Sunday morning March 29, 2020. Born January 9, 1937 in Guntersville, Alabama, she was a daughter of the late John E. and Nellie Maude (Jackson) King. Vida retired from the Food Service Department of Earlham College and previously worked as a server with the F.W. Woolworth store at the Richmond...

Brian  A. Cain

Brian A. Cain

Mar 29, 2020

Brian G. Cain, 58, of Eaton, OH, passed away on Sunday evening, March 29, 2020 at Maple Gardens Nursing Center in Eaton, where he had been a resident for several years. Born June 3, 1961, he was a son of the late Lowell E. Cain, Sr. (deceased in April 2002) and Beverly A. (Behnken) Cain (deceased in November 2019). He...

Eileen  C. Acles

Eileen C. Acles

Mar 28, 2020

Eileen C. Acles, , 85, of Dayton, passed away Saturday, March 28, 2020. Born June 14, 1934 in West Alexandria, OH, she was the daughter of the late Orville and Annabelle (George) Clinger. Eileen grew up in West Alexandria and was a graduate of Lanier High School.She retired from the Dietary Department of Childrens Medical Center in Dayton; loved to...

Eugene  E. Kreitzer

Eugene E. Kreitzer

Mar 24, 2020

Eugene E. Kreitzer, 88, of Eaton, OH, passed away on Tuesday night March 24, 2020. Born April 21, 1931, he was a son of the late Ervin E. and Mina A. (Izor) Kreitzer. Gene served with the US Army from 1954 - 1956, spending a year in Germany. He was a Preble County hog, cattle and grain farmer for 40+...

Lawrence  S. Studebaker  Sr

Lawrence S. Studebaker Sr

Mar 21, 2020

Lawrence S. "Charlie" Studebaker, Sr., 91, of Eaton, OH, passed away Saturday morning, March 21, 2020 at his home. Born October 5, 1928 in Lewisburg, OH, he was one of thirteen children born to the late Ozro D. and Eva M. (Birkhead) Studebaker. A farmer for over 30 years outside of Lewisburg, Lawrence also worked full time and retired as...

Georgia  R. Gutman

Georgia R. Gutman

Mar 13, 2020

Georgia R. Gutman, 75, of New Lebanon, OH and formerly of West Alexandria, OH, passed away onThursday night March 12, 2020. Born September 7, 1944 in Elgin, TX, she was a daughter of the late George and Dorothy Mabel (Lipscomb) Sizemore. Georgia worked for a total of 21 years as a home healthcare aide; 17 years for Fidelity and 4...

John  L. Clark

John L. Clark

Mar 10, 2020

John L. Clark, 80, of Eaton, OH went home peacefully to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday March 10, 2020 surrounded by his family. He was born December 23, 1939 in Dayton, OH to the now late Benjamin and Cassandra Clark. He had worked 34 years for the US Postal Service as a carrier/manager. After retirement he worked...

Levi  David Dearth

Levi David Dearth

Mar 5, 2020

Levi David Dearth, son of Megan (Davenport) Dearth and Michael E. Dearth of New Lebanon, OH, was stillborn on March 5, 2020 at 12 weeks gestation. In addition to his parents, he is survived by sisters and brother Taryn, Peyton and Silas Dearth; maternal grandparents John Davenport and Rebecca Davenport; paternal grandparents Earl Dearth and Shannon Dearth; maternal great grandparents...

Pauline  Z. Imes

Pauline Z. Imes

Mar 2, 2020

Pauline Z. Imes, 80, of New Lebanon, OH, passed away on Monday morning, March 2, 2020 at Brookhaven Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Brookville, OH. Born August 2, 1939, she was one of 9 children born to the late Arthur Ray and Elima Zela (Eck) Imes. A graduate of Dixie High School in New Lebanon, she retired as a ward...

Cheryle  F. Randolph

Cheryle F. Randolph

Mar 2, 2020

Cheryle Faye (Crawford) Randolph, age 68, of Eaton, OH, passed away n the early hours of March 2nd of this year at Maple Gardens Center Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Eaton. She was recovering from recent heart surgery and other health issues. Her parents were the the late Franklin and Billie (Wheeler) Crawford of New Lebanon, OH. She was also...

Joseph  N. Abrell

Joseph N. Abrell

Feb 24, 2020

Joseph N. Abrell, 37, formerly of Preble County, passed away on Monday morning, February 24, 2020. Born August 27, 1982 in Richmomd, IN, he was the son of Holies C. and Patricia L. (Perrigo) Abrell. Joseph graduated from TriCounty North Schools and had attended several other Preble County schools. He had an interest in farm machinery, enjoyed country music, watching...

Scott  E. Griffith

Scott E. Griffith

Feb 21, 2020

Scott Ellis Griffith, 41, of Lancaster, OH and formerly of Eaton, OH, passed into eternity on Friday, February 21, 2020 as a result of a cerebral aneurysm. Born August 8, 1978 in Lancaster, he was the son of Darrell Griffith and Peggy (Johnson) Carlyle. Scott was a 1997 graduate of Eaton High School and went on to earn his certification...

Reva  C. Cole

Reva C. Cole

Feb 14, 2020

Reva C. Cole, 86, formerly of Eaton, OH, passed away Friday morning, February 14, 2020 at her granddaughter's home in Liberty, IN, where she made her home for the last year. Born February 24, 1933 in Middletown, KY, she was a daughter of the late Rollie and Emma (Kash) Manning. Reva retired after nearly 30 years from the Delco Plant...

Beth  Ellen Brumbaugh

Beth Ellen Brumbaugh

Feb 13, 2020

Beth Ellen Brumbaugh, 64, of New Paris, OH, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday morning, February 13, 2020 with her family by her side. Born January 28, 1956, she was the daughter of the late Charles Robert and Martha E. (Heckman) Cochran. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by brother Mark A. Cochran....

L.  “Tom” Preston

L. “Tom” Preston

Feb 11, 2020

Leslie Thompson Preston, better known as Tom, age 87, of New Lebanon, Ohio went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, February 11, 2020. Born June 18, 1932 in Junction City, Kentucky, Tom was the son of Ishmael and Mallie Preston and brother to Francis, Emma, Harold and Betty. Tom, a highly decorated veteran of the Korean War, he graduated...

Sue Hamblin

Sue Hamblin

Feb 2, 2020

Sue Hamblin, 79, of Lanier Township, West Alexandria, OH, passed away suddenly late Sunday night February 2, 2020 at her home. Born in Gatliff, KY, she was the firstborn of 12 children to the now late Luther and Gladys (Engle) Taylor. Sue retired after 26 1/2 years from the Inland Division of General Motors where she had worked at both...

Ronald  G. Lee

Ronald G. Lee

Jan 31, 2020

Ronald G. "Ronnie" Lee, 81, of Eaton, OH, passed away Friday morning January 31, 2020. Born June 18, 1938 in Flemingsburg, KY, he the 4th of 13 children born to the now late Alex and Belle (Dunnaway) Lee. He had worked as the manager of several grocery stores including the Super Valu in Glenwood and several IGA's in Dayton. He...

Johnny  L. Smith

Johnny L. Smith

Jan 29, 2020

Johnny L. Smith, 84, of Richmond, IN and formerly of Preble County, OH and former 11 year resident of Athens, AL; passed away early Wednesday morning, January 29, 2020. Born on July 1, 1935 in Knox County, KY, he was the 3rd of 8 children born to the now late Oscar and Lillie Della (Murray) Smith. Johnny retired in 1982...

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