Marthalie “Marty” Tracey (May 24, 2013)

Marthalie “Marty” Tracey, age 76, of Greenville, Ohio, passed away on Friday, May 24, 2013 at 12:55 AM at Reid Hospital, Richmond, Indiana. She was born on April 6, 1937 in Ft. Jefferson, Ohio, to the late Lewis Scott & Mary Lucille (Wilson) Fitzgerald.

She is survived by her husband, Vernon Tracey of Greenville whom she married on March 2, 1972; brothers and sisters in law, Robert & Maxine Fitzgerald of Greenville and Donald & Judy Fitzgerald of Greenville; sister, Norma Baker of Greenville; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by brother, Charles Fitzgerald; sisters, Betty Null, Joan Messor, and Mary Lou Newbauer; and nephew, Bob Doss.

Marty was a homemaker.

There will be a memorial service held on Thursday, May 30, 2013 at 11:00 AM at Zechar Bailey Funeral Home, Greenville, Ohio, with Pastor Chris Barhorst officiating. There will be a private burial held in Oak Grove Cemetery at the convenience of the family. Family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

It is the wishes of the family that memorial contributions be given to the Reid Hospital Hospice, 1100 Reid Parkway, Richmond, Indiana 47374.

Condolences for the family may be expressed through www.zecharbailey.com

Dorothy E. Heiser (May 23, 2013)

Dorothy E. Heiser, age 88, of Greenville, Ohio, passed away on Thursday, May 23, 2013 at 3:27 AM at her residence. She was born on February 28, 1925 in Darke County, Ohio, to the late Orville & Clara (James) Enicks.

She is survived by her daughter, Connie Gibbons of Greenville; grandchildren, Sherri (Gibbons) Feitshans of Greenville and Greg Gibbons of Arcanum, Ohio; great granddaughter, Ashley (Gibbons) & Josh Grisez; great grandchildren, Madison and Blaine Grisez; sister in law, Emma Enicks of Greenville; friend of the family, Chad Oswald of Bradford, Ohio; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her sisters and brothers in law, Betty & Verlon Munn and Lucille & Kenny Utz; brothers and sisters in law, Gene & Francis Enicks, Pete & Annabel Enicks, Franklin & Connie Enicks and Bob Enicks; infant sister, Olive Enicks.

Dorothy retired from Fram after 37 ½ years of service and enjoyed her grandkids and quilting.

There will be a service held on Wednesday, May 29, 2013 at 2:00 PM at Zechar Bailey Funeral Home, Greenville, Ohio. Burial will follow in the Greenville Township Memorial Gardens, Greenville, Ohio. Family will receive friends on Tuesday, May 28, 2013 from 5-7 PM at the funeral home.

It is the wishes of the family that memorial contributions be given to State of the Heart Hospice. Condolences for the family may be expressed through www.zecharbailey.com

June A. Wampler (May 21, 2013)

June A. Wampler, 87, of Greenville, OH, passed away Tuesday morning, May 21, 2013 at Sterling House in Greenville, OH.

She was born January 2, 1926, in Union City, IN, daughter of the late William O. and Mabel (Heck) Passmore. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Leroy "Wimpy" Wampler; son, Randy A. Wampler; brothers, Gale Passmore and Keith Passmore; and a sister, Jean Stump

June was retired from Corning of Greenville as an executive secretery for over 30 years and a member of American Legion Auxiliary of Greenville.

She is survived by her daughter, Roxanne (Steve) Willman of Greenville; grandchildren, Mollie Mendoza, Matt (Kristin) Willman, Mark (Nanci) Willman, Douglas Wampler, Jennifer (Karl) Coffman, Rob (Lavissa) Wampler; great grandchildren; Macayla Mendoza, Chloe Willman, Brady Willman, Eve Willman, Grant Willman, Evan Willman,Dominic Coffman, Devan Coffman and Maia Wampler.

Services will be held at 10:30 Friday, May 24, 2013 at the Oliver-Floyd Funeral Home in Greenville, Ohio. Burial will follow in the St. John Lutheran Church Cemetery.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Thursday, from 5-7 p.m. The family requests that memorial contributions be given to the Charity of Donor's Choice.

Condolences may be left for the family at www.oliverfloyd.com

Lucy M. Collins (May 21, 2013)

Lucy M. Collins, 84, of Greenville, passed away early Tuesday, May 21, 2013, at Hospice of Dayton.

She was born June 29, 1928,in Staten Island, NY, daughter of the late George and Margaret (Grim) Loveland. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a daughter, Colleen M. Hodges in July 17, 2010; and 5 brothers and sisters.

Lucy was a homemaker and a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church.

She is survived by her husband of 66 years, Edward A. Collins, whom she married September 28, 1946; son, Edward J. Collins; grandson, Joshua M. Collins; brother, George M. Loveland; special niece, Cathy Shilo; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 1:30 p.m., Thursday, May 23, 2013 at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Greenville, Ohio with Fr. John White celebrating. Burial will follow in the the St. Mary's Cemetry.

The family requests that memorial contributions be given to Hospice of Dayton, 324 Wilmington Drive Dayton, Ohio 45420.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Oliver-Floyd Funeral Home in Greenville, Ohio.

Condolences may be left for the family at www.oliverfloyd.com

Priscilla “Sally” (Parker) Hershey (May 18, 2013)

Priscilla “Sally” (Parker) Hershey, 81 of Greenville, Ohio, passed away on Saturday May 18, 2013 at 9:18 AM at her residence. She was born December 26, 1931 in Presque Isle, Maine, the daughter of the late Louis & Madelynn (Murphy) Parker. She was a homemaker. She was a member of the American Legion Ladies Auxiliary; the VFW Ladies Auxiliary, she enjoyed her and family and friends at the American Legion; she enjoyed cooking.

She is preceded in death by her parents; Husband: James E. Hershey on December 17, 2008 whom she married August 21, 1952; brothers: Bill, Phil, & Lynn Parker; sisters: Gertrude Smith & Louise Beebe.

She is survived by her son: Dennis Hershey of Battle Creek, Michigan; daughter & son in law: Vickie & Dave Hanes of Union City, Ohio; grandchildren & spouses: Chris & Nicki Hanes of Centerville, Ohio, Nick Hanes of Greenville, Heather & Jason Manning of Union City, Ohio, Dan & Amy Hanes of Centerville, Ohio, Ashleigh Hershey of Battle Creek, Michigan, Andrew Hershey of Mt. Pleasant, Michigan; 11 great grandchildren; brother: Peter Parker of Presque Isle, Maine; sister: Joann Everett of Virginia. She is also survived by Robin Brewer and other relatives from Maine, & numerous nieces & nephews.

Services will be held on Thursday May 23, 2013 at 10:30 AM at Zechar Bailey Funeral Home, Greenville, Ohio with Rev. Terry Haworth officiating. Burial will follow in Oak Grove Cemetery, Fort Jefferson, Ohio. Family will receive friends from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Wednesday May 22, 2013 at the funeral home. There will be and American Legion Ladies Auxiliary Service held at 7:45 PM on Wednesday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Legion Post #140.

Condolences for the family may be expressed through www.zecharbailey.com

Richard A. "Dick" Shannon (May 15, 2013)

Richard A. "Dick" Shannon, 70, of Ansonia, passed away late Thursday evening, May 15, 2013, at his daughter's residence.

He was born September 12, 1942, in Union City, IN, son of the late Robert Allen and Elizabeth Ruth (Holaday) Shannon. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife, Lillian E. (Neff) Shannon, on January 5, 1992; a half brother, Robert E. Shannon; and his longtime companion, Carol Franke.

Dick was retired from the Darke County Highway Department where he had worked for over 27 years. He had served in the Ohio National Guard and was a member of the American Legion and Moose Lodge both in Greenville.

He is survived by his children, Lynn A. (Janell) Shannon of Lake Metigoshe, ND, Shelia (David) Jay of Arcanum, and Steven (Faye) Shannon of Greenville; 8 grandchildren; several great grandchildren; sisters, Virginia Miles of Greenville, and Sue Shannon of Union City, IN; and several nieces and nephews.

Private services will be held at a later date at the Oliver-Floyd Funeral Home in Greenville. Burial will take place in the Greenville Cemetery.

There will be no public visitation. The family requests that memorial contributions be given to State of the Heart Hospice.

Condolences may be left for the family at www.oliverfloyd.com

Juanita M. McCabe (May 17, 2013)

Juanita M. McCabe, age 84 of West Carrollton, Ohio and formerly of Miamisburg and Greenville, Ohio passed away Friday afternoon May 17, 2013 in the Wellington of Dayton. Juanita was born February 5, 1929 in Indianapolis, Indiana and the daughter of the late Myron and Erma (Miller) Mackey.

She, with her husband Don owned and operated the Mound Printing Company of Miamisburg. She was also a member of the St. John Lutheran Church of Greenville.

Juanita is survived by her husband Donald E. McCabe of West Carrollton. They were married May 1, 1948. Also by her children D. Douglas (Nancy) McCabe of West Carrollton and Lynn Potts of Miamisburg. Grandchildren Scott (Leslie) McCabe, Crystal Potts, Lindsay Potts and J.J. Potts. Brother Dwight Mackey of New York, sisters Mary Ellen Fox of Miamisburg, Louise Mackey of Middletown and numerous nieces and nephews.

Graveside funeral services will be held at 2:30 P.M. Tuesday May 21, 2013 in the St. John Lutheran Church Cemetery Greenville, Ohio with Pastor Alan Knoke officiating. The family will receive friends on Tuesday from 1:00 P.M. until 2:00 P.M. in the Zechar Bailey Funeral Home Greenville, Ohio.

It is the wishes of the family that Memorial Contributions be given to the St. John Lutheran Church 7418 State Route 121-N. Greenville, Ohio.

Condolences for the family may be expressed through www.zecharbailey.com

Winifred T. “Winnie” Bulcher (May 17, 2013)

Winifred T. “Winnie” Bulcher, age 96, lived in the Versailles area for 93 years before moving to Dayton, Ohio, passed away on Friday, May 17, 2013 at 8:10 AM at Englewood Manor in Englewood, Ohio. She was born on November 5, 1916 in Frenchtown, Ohio, to the late Henry & Emma (George) Goubeaux.

Winnie is survived by her sons and daughter in law, William Bulcher of Houston, Texas and Tom & Patty Bulcher of Powell, Ohio; daughters and sons in law, Mary Ann & Kenneth Griffiths of Englewood, Ohio and Kathy & Steve Abbott of Lebanon, Ohio; grandchildren, Jacqueline (Alan) Carrier, Cheryl (Kristopher) Larcom, Jacob Abbott and Emma Abbott; great granddaughter, Elizabeth Larcom; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents, Winnie is also preceded in death by her husband, Robert P. Bulcher on November 26. 2004, whom she married May 22, 1946; sisters, Bessie Paulus and Judith Barga; and great grandson, Kenneth James Toothman.

Winnie was a member of the St. Ann Sodality, former member of St. Denis Catholic Church in Versailles, and currently a member at St. Paul’s Catholic Church in Englewood. She loved playing cards, cooking and sewing. She was a homemaker, a former Buckeye Overall employee and a 1935 graduate of Versailles High School.

There will be a Mass of Christian Burial held on Monday, May 20, 2013 at 10:30 AM at St. Denis Catholic Church, Versailles, Ohio, with Rev. Fr. David Vincent celebrant. Burial will follow in the St. Valbert Cemetery, Versailles, Ohio. Family will receive friends on Sunday, May 19, 2013 from 2-4 PM at Bailey Zechar Funeral Home, Versailles, Ohio as well as Monday from 9-10 AM at the funeral home.

It is the wishes of the family that memorial contributions be given to the Versailles Medical Emergency Services. Condolences for the family may sent to www.zecharbailey.com

Edward R. Swank (May 17, 2013)

Edward R. Swank, 59, of Greenville, Ohio, passed away Friday, May 17, 2013 at Wayne Health Care Center, Greenville, Ohio.

He was born September 16, 1953, in Darke, County, Ohio, a son of the late Marvin and Glenna (North) Swank. In addition to his parents, Edward was preceded in death by a brother, Ron Swank.

Ed loved 4-H and was an adviser for the Dogone Kids 4-H Club for over 16 years.

He is survived by his wife of 30 years, Susan (North) Swank whom he married October 16, 1982; children, Christopher (Shannon) Swank, Matt Swank and Kelli Swank all of Greenville, Ohio; 2 grandchildren, Dalton and Gavin Swank.

Services will be held 10:30 A.M. Thursday, May 23, 2013 at the Oliver-Floyd Funeral Home in Greenville, Ohio. Burial will follow in Miami Memorial in Covington, Ohio.

The family will receive friends Wednesday from 5 – 7 P.M. at the Oliver-Floyd Funeral Home, 1000 N. Broadway, Greenville, OH, 45331. The family requests that memorial contributions be given to the Darke County 4-H, 603 Wagner Avenue, Greenville, Ohio, 45331.

Condolences may be left for the family at www.oliverfloyd.com

Joyce A. Mistyurik (May 15, 2013)

Joyce A. Mistyurik, 71, of Brooksville, Florida, and formerly of Arcanum, Ohio, passed away Wednesday, May 15, 2013, at HPH Hospice in Brooksville, FL.

She was born November 17, 1941, in Weeksbury, KY, daughter of Helen (Saylor) Croley of Brooksville, FL, and the late Eugene Croley. In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by a brother, Daryl Croley.

A homemaker, Joyce was a graduate of West Milton High School Class of 1961.

In addition to her mother she is survived by her significant other, Terry Sackett; brothers, Rick (Terri) Croley of Aripeka, FL, Ed Croley of Scottsville, KY, and Gary (Nancy) Croley of Centerville, Ohio; and several nieces and nephews.

A graveside service will be held at 10 a.m., Wednesday, May 22, at the Greenville Cemetery (new part) with Rev. Terry Haworth officiating.

The family will receive friends Tuesday, from 5-7 p.m. at the Oliver-Floyd Funeral Home, 1000 N. Broadway, Greenville, OH, 45331. The family requests that memorial contributions be given to the HPH Hospice, 12242 Cortez Blvd., Brooksville, FL, 34613.

Condolences may be left for the family at www.oliverfloyd.com

Hazel I. (Kyle) Johnson-Rearick (May 15, 2013)

Hazel I. (Kyle) Johnson-Rearick, 82, of Ansonia, passed away on May 15, 2013 at her residence. Hazel was born on June 13, 1930 in Muncie, Indiana to the late John and Gertrude (Raines) Kyle.

Hazel worked in the mailroom at Purdue University during her life. She loved to attend sporting events of her children and grandchildren, watching T.V. and bowling. She was a girl scout leader when she was younger and loved spending time with her family.

In addition to her parents, Hazel is preceded in death by a husband, Edgar Rearick; son, Ronnie Jones; grandson Jason Sloan Rearick and a great-grandson, Isaiah Crowe.

Hazel is survived by daughters, Jenny and Bill Hawkey of New Madison and Kathryn and Brien Hiestand of Ansonia; sons, Jeff and Diana Rearick of Charlotte, NC and John and Lisa Rearick of Charlotte, NC; sixteen grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren; a special caregiver, Terri Creech; brothers, Ed and Sue Jones of Orleans, Indiana, Mike and Lois Jones of Indianapolis, IN and Joe Raines and a sister Bibi and Ed King of Orleans, Indiana.

A Celebration of Life service will be held on Tuesday, May 21, 2013 at 10:30 AM at Braund Pope Funeral Home in New Madison with Rev. Eric Fee being asked to officiate. Friends and family may visit on Monday, May 20, 2013 from 6-8 PM also at the funeral home. Burial will immediately follow services in Greenmound Cemetery.

The family request memorial contributions be given to Heartland Hospice in honor of Hazel. Arrangements are entrusted to Braund Pope Funeral Home in New Madison. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.braundpope.com.

Melvin Ross Royer (May 15, 2013)

Melvin Ross Royer, 88, of Arcanum, formerly of New Paris, passed away peacefully at 2:28 a.m., on May 15, 2013, at the Brethren Retirement Home in Greenville, Ohio. Melvin was born in Darke County on May 5, 1925, to the late Earl and Mary (Rhoades) Royer.

Melvin resided in Darke County his entire life, farming and working a few years at Spartech Plastic in Greenville. He loved gardening, mowing his grass, eating out, visiting with family and homemade ice cream. He is deeply loved and missed by his family. Everyone knew him as a compassionate, soft spoken, very loving husband and father. He loved spending time with his family and especially his grandchildren. He served his nation honorably in the United States Army.

Melvin is survived by his wife of 68 years, Carol (Moses) Royer, whom he married September 18, 1944; daughters, Linda Benham and husband Jim of Richmond, Indiana, Kathryn Roberts and husband Terry of Arcanum and Susan Hora and husband Bob of Lewisburg, Ohio; son David Royer and wife Kathy of Greenville, Ohio; grandchildren, Jim Benham, Brian Derr and wife Kelly, Steven Derr and wife Gail, Matthew Roberts and wife Darlene, Eric Derr and wife Tesa, Michele Roberts and fiancé Jeff Sheidler, Jeff Royer and wife Christina, Dan Royer and wife Jessica, Travis Royer and wife Rachel; great-grandchildren Cory Derr, Hannah Shook, Luke Shook, Bryce Derr and Zarek Derr, Tyler, Lawrence, Ella Mae, Sophia Grace and Gaige Royer; great great-grandchild, Roscoe Derr; brother, Waldo Royer and wife Patty of New Madison, Ohio and a sister, Donna Rife and husband Marvin of Arcanum.

A Celebration of Life service will be held on Monday, May 20, 2013 at 10:00 AM at Braund Pope Funeral Home in New Madison with Rev. Eric Fee being asked to officiate. Friends and family may visit on Sunday, May 19, 2013 from 2-4 PM also at the funeral home. Burial will immediately follow services in Greenmound Cemetery with full military honors.

The family request memorial contributions be given to the Brethren Retirement Home Community Services or State of the Heart Hospice in honor of Melvin. Arrangements are entrusted to Braund Pope Funeral Home in New Madison. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.braundpope.com.

Doris Faye (Ingle) Brickler (May 16, 2013)

Doris Faye (Ingle) Brickler, 88 of Versailles, Ohio and formerly of Greenville, Ohio passed away on Thursday May 16, 2013 at 4:50 AM at Reid Hospital, Richmond, Indiana. She was born April 4, 1925 in Canton, Ohio the daughter of the late William & Ruth (Shannon) Ingle. She was a homemaker.

She is preceded in death by her parents; Husband: Benjamin E. Brickler on June 29, 2007 whom she married August 16, 1947; Sisters: Virginia Gephart, Norma Paulus, Lillian Reed.

She is survived by her daughter: Elaine Hurd of Arcanum; Son & daughter in law: Rod & Mary Brickler of Vernal, Utah; 6 Grandchildren; 13 Great Grandchildren.

Services will be held on Monday May 20, 2013 at 11:00 AM at Zechar Bailey Funeral Home, Greenville, Ohio with Rev. Terry Haworth officiating. Burial will follow in Greenville Township Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends 1 hour prior to services on Monday at the funeral home.

Condolences for the family may be expressed through www.zecharbailey.com

Edward C. Lease, Sr. (May 16, 2013)

Edward C. Lease, Sr., 80, of Versailles, OH, passed away Thursday morning, May 16, 2013, at his residence.

He was born, June 14, 1932, in Western Port, Maryland, son of the late Noah W. and Alice M. Lease. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a daughter-in-law, Nancy Lease; and a great grandson, Jason Waylon.

Ed was retired in 1984 from Westinghouse/A.O. Smith in Union City, IN. He was a member of the Oakland Church of the Brethren near Bradford, OH.

He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Joyce A. (Beireis) Lease, whom he married October 4, 1958; children, Sue (John) Jenkins of Ansonia, OH, Alice M. Craig of Versailles, OH, Edward C. (Donna) Lease, Jr. of Versailles, OH., and Tom Lease of Bradford, OH; grandchildren, John Jenkins, Jr., James Jenkins, Chris Ford, E.J. Lease, Larry Lease, Maggie Yonkers, and Annie Stinson; great grandchildren, Alexis, Ryan, Jared, and Chelsea Ford, Airianna, Star, Hanson, and Bradon Stinson, Amber Jones, Alyson and Emily Lease; brothers, Owen (Paulette) Lease of Florida, Rev. Martin (Alice) Lease of Le Vale, MD., Lawrence Lease of Western Port, MD., and Ernest (Linda) Lease of Mt. Summit, IN; a sister, Glenna (Bobby) Heavener of Keyser, WV; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, May 21 at the Oakland Church of the Brethren, 8058 Horatio Harris Creek Road, Bradford, OH., with Pastor Burt Wolf officiating. Burial will follow in the Oakland Cemetery.

The family will receive friends at the Oliver-Floyd Funeral Home, 1000 N. Broadway St., Greenville, OH. Monday, May 20, from 5-8 p.m. The family requests that memorial contributions be given to the Oakland Church of the Brethren.

Condolences may be left for the family at www.oliverfloyd.com.

Bennie K. Kreitzer (May 15, 2013)

Bennie K. Kreitzer, 74 of Palestine, Ohio passed away on Wednesday May 15, 2013 at 4:15 AM after a long battle with cancer. He was born November 13, 1938 in Palestine, Ohio the son of the late George W. & Mary M. (Lindamood) Kreitzer. He worked for the Darke County Highway Department and was a member of Palestine Church of Christ.

He is preceded in death by his parents.

He is survived by his wife: Sue (Snyder) Kreitzer of Palestine; Children & spouses: Tammy & Leon Johnson of Palestine, Tim & Carol Kreitzer of Lynn, Indiana, Tonya Greenwell of Lynn, Indiana; Grandsons: Jared & Ross Greenwell, Brian Johnson; Brother: James Kreitzer of Palestine; Sister: Zoeann Stephan of North Star; & numerous nieces, nephews & cousins.

A graveside service will be held on Saturday May 18, 2013 at 10:00 AM at Palestine Cemetery, Palestine, Ohio with Rev. Mike Simmons officiating. Family will receive friends from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Friday May 17, 2013 at Zechar Bailey Funeral Home, Greenville, Ohio. Memorial contributions may be made to State of the Heart Hospice, Tri Village Rescue, or the Shiners’ Hospital of Lexington.

Condolences for the family may be expressed through www.zecharbailey.com

Ralph F. Mumaw (May 14, 2013)

Ralph F. Mumaw, age 89, of Versailles, Ohio, passed away on Tuesday, May 14, 2013 at 1:54 AM at Versailles Health Care Center. He was born on August 21, 1923 near Versailles, Ohio, to the late Leo Lewis & Mary Alice “Mamie” (Pequignot) Mumaw.

He is survived by his wife, Jane (Hole) Mumaw of Versailles whom he married on July 23, 1949; son and daughter in law, Terry L. & Joyce Mumaw of Newport, Ohio; daughter and son in law, Linda & Terry Cassel of Greenville; grandchildren, Heather (Brad) Ingle, Christina (Ryan) Hurley, Angela Fisher, Beth, Darrin and Trish Mumaw, Ben (Tracy) Cassel, and Betsy (Aaron) Ward; 10 great grandchildren; brothers, Earl Mumaw of Versailles and Don & Norma Mumaw of Versailles; sisters and brother in law, Ruth Denlinger of Dayton and Joan & Fred Jordan of Sidney.

In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his brother Robert Mumaw in 1998.

Ralph served in the United States 3rd Army during WWII from 1943-1945 as a corporal. He was a member of St. Denis Catholic Church, lifetime member of the Versailles VFW, and the American Legion in Versailles. He served on the Volunteer Fire Department for 18 years and 17 years helping with Little League Baseball. Ralph worked at the U.S. Post Office for 34 years retiring in 1983. He loved collecting antiques and rebuilding gumball and peanut machines.

There will be a Mass of Christian Burial held on Saturday, May 18, 2013 at 10:30 AM at St. Denis Catholic Church, Versailles, Ohio, with Rev. Fr. David Vincent celebrant. Burial will follow in St. Valbert Cemetery, Versailles, Ohio, with a Graveside Military Service conducted by the Versailles Veterans Honor Guard. Family will receive friends on Friday, May 17, 2013 from 4-8 PM at Bailey Zechar Funeral Home, Versailles, Ohio, as well as on Saturday morning from 9-10 AM at the funeral home.

It is the wishes of the family that memorial contributions be given to the Versailles Emergency Medical services. Condolences for the family may be expressed through www.zecharbailey.com

William E. Nealeigh (May 11, 2013)

William E. Nealeigh age 84, of Greenville, Ohio passed away at 2:46 P.M. on Saturday, May 11, 2013 at Village Green Healthcare Center in Greenville. William was born March 5, 1929 in Darke County, Ohio to the late Harry L. & Elizabeth (Eib) Nealeigh.

William is survived by his wife, Glenda Nealeigh; sons & daughters-in-law, Steven Nealeigh of Titusville, Florida, Keith & Melanie Nealeigh of Greenville and Rodney & Christine Nealeigh of Bradford; daughter, Kathy Nealeigh of Richmond, Indiana; 12 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren; brother, Glenn Nealeigh of Arcanum; sisters & brother-in-law, Madonna Sellman of Ludlow Falls, Dortha & Don Durst of Troy, Carolyn Brandon of Greenville and Gloria Blume of Greenville; and numerous nieces and nephews.

William served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict and received the Combat Medal; Good Conduct Medal; Occupation Medal; Korean Service Medal and the Presidential Citation Award. William graduated from Greenville High School in 1947 and graduated from the Allied School of Technology Tool & Die Design & Drafting. William retired from Corning in 1987 where he was a supervisor of Design Engineering with 32 years of service. He received the Senior Associate Award in 1986 from Corning. William was an avid camper, loved fishing, hunting and watching baseball.

A funeral service will be held at 10:30 A. M. on Wednesday, May 15, 2013 at Zechar Bailey Funeral Home in Greenville with Rev. Terry Haworth officiating. Burial will follow in Abbottsville Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Tuesday from 5:00 to 8:00 P.M. at the funeral home. Military graveside services will be conducted by the Greenville Veteran’s Honor Guard. Memorial contributions may be made to the Greenville Veteran’s Honor Guard. Condolences for the family may be expressed through www.zecharbailey.com

Doris “Jean” McIntyre (May 10, 2013)

Doris “Jean” McIntyre age 87, of Greenville, Ohio passed away at 1:27 P.M. on Friday, May 10, 2013 at Sterling House of Greenville. Jean was born September 28, 1925 in Palestine, Ohio to the late Chalmer & Florence (Ketring) Mosier.

Jean is survived by her daughter, Kim Claudy of Greenville; grandchildren, Naryan & Debbie Claudy and Sarah & Jerrod DePoy; and great-grandchildren, Anora and Bronx Claudy and Braxton and Bryson DePoy.
Jean retired from Wayne Hospital in 1995 where she was a cardio technologist for 28 years. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Greenville. Jean loved to travel and read.

A funeral service will be held at 11:30 A.M. on Tuesday, May 14, 2013 at Zechar Bailey Funeral Home in Greenville with Rev. John Nunnally officiating. Burial will follow in Greenville Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Monday from 4:00 to 6:00 P.M. at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to State of the Heart Hospice. Condolences for the family may be expressed through www.zecharbailey.com

Robert E. "Bob" Singer (May 10, 2013)

Robert E. "Bob" Singer, 89, of New Weston, passed away early Friday morning, May 10, 2013, at Wayne Healthcare in Greenville.

He was born September 11, 1923, in Rossburg, OH, son of the late August A. and Nina (Smith) Singer. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a grandson, Jerry R. Singer, Jr.; brothers, Fredrick, LeRoy, Benjamin,, and Carl Singer; and a sister, Marie Thwaits.

Bob was a veteran of the US Army having served during WWII. He was retired from New Idea in Coldwater where he had worked for 37 1/2 years and was a member of the Rossburg United Methodist Church. He enjoyed fishing, gardening, and taking care of his lawn and pond.

He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Ruby F. (Sanders ) Singer; sons, Jerry R. (Elaine) Singer of New Weston, Larry J. (June) Singer of Lewisburg, and Kerry M. (Candi) Singer of Woodlawn, TN; 11 grandchildren; 27 great grandchildren; 4 great great grandchildren; 1 step grandchild; 5 step great grandchildren; 2 step great grandchildren; a brother, Thomas (Lois) Singer of Greenville; sister, Margie Middleton of New Madison; sisters-in-laws, Caroline Singer of Palestine, Marcella Bonifield of Salamonia, IN, Donna Bonifield of New Weston, Dorothy Sanders of Ansonia, and Alice Sanders of Greenville; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Services with full military honors by the Greenville Veterans Honor Guard will be held at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, May 15, at the Oliver-Floyd Funeral Home in Greenville with Pastor John Monroe officiating. Burial will follow in the Greenville Township Memorial Gardens.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Tuesday, from 5-8 p.m. The family requests that memorial contributions be given to the Rossburg United Methodist Church.

Condolences may be left for the family at www.oliverfloyd.com

Phyllis Smith (April 11th, 2013)

Phyllis Smith, age 89, of 122 Bellvernon Ave. Greenville, Ohio passed away at 9:55 p.m. April 11th, 2013.

Born in Ansonia, Ohio August 3, 1923, Phyllis was preceeded in death by husband Major Eugene Smith; parents John and Katherine Hollar Beisner; sister Pauline Cannon; and brothers Chester, Lowell, and Robert Beisner.

Survived by son Major Smith and wife Denise; grandson Marc Smith; granddaughter Michelle Smith; brothers Paul of New Paris, Ohio, Max of Texas, Bill of Florida, and Jim of Troy, Ohio. Also survived by three great grandsons: Benjamin, Tucker, and Major Smith.

Phyllis graduated from Ansonia High School in 1941. She graduated from Miami Valley Hospital, Dayton, Ohio as a Registered Nurse in 1944. She was a member of the US Cadet Nurse Corp during WW II. She was a Certified Industrial Nurse.

Phyllis donated her body to Wright State Medical School. There will be no services. Memorial contributions may be made to a charity in her name. Condolences may be made to Major Smith, box 241, Electric City, Washington 99123.