Fraley, Dale Eugene, 72, passed away September 6, 2014 at his home with family by his side, from a long illness. He was born July 3, 1942 to Millard and Mae Fraley. Besides his parents he was preceded in death by a son, Kriss, in 1963. He is survived by sons, Darren (Darlene) Fraley of South Carolina, Dane Fraley of Oxford, Ohio and Bryan (Ricky) Fraley of Dayton, six grandchildren and caregivers, Roger & Karen Henline, and brother, Douglas (Judy) Fraley of Kansas, and several nieces and nephews.
Dale was a graduate of Westmont High School and received his Master’s degree in Education from Morehead State University. He taught high school math for 30 years, retiring from Ansonia, and was a professor at Ivy Tech for an additional 12 years. He served as Mayor of West Manchester for many years, served on the Village Volunteer Fire Department for over 25 years, village council, water board and park board. He was a deacon in the Palestine Church of Christ. As per his wishes, there was a private burial service on September 9, 2014 at the Palestine, Ohio Cemetery. Braund-Pope Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements with Douglas Fraley doing the eulogy. Comments can be left for the family at www.braundpope.woh.rr.com. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Dayton.
Wednesday, September 17, 2014
Patrick C. Grieshop (September 7, 2014)
Patrick C. Grieshop, age 62 of Greenville, Ohio and formerly of Osgood passed away at 11:15 A.M. Sunday September 7, 2014 at the Kettering Medical Center Kettering, Ohio. Patrick was born March 17, 1952 in Coldwater, Ohio and the son of the late Charles J. & Mary A. (Luebke) Grieshop.
Patrick was a member of the St. Nicholas Catholic Church of Osgood and had been employed at Wayne Industries of Greenville.
He is survived by his sister Jude Grieshop of Osgood.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 A.M. Thursday September 11, 2014 in the St. Nicholas Catholic Church of Osgood with Father David Zink celebrating. Burial will follow in the St. Martin’s Catholic Cemetery in Osgood. The family will receive friends on Wednesday from 5:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. in the Zechar Bailey Funeral Home Greenville, Ohio. There will be a Prayer Service at 4:30 P.M. Wednesday in the funeral home.
Condolences for the family may be sent to www.zecharbailey.com
Patrick was a member of the St. Nicholas Catholic Church of Osgood and had been employed at Wayne Industries of Greenville.
He is survived by his sister Jude Grieshop of Osgood.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 A.M. Thursday September 11, 2014 in the St. Nicholas Catholic Church of Osgood with Father David Zink celebrating. Burial will follow in the St. Martin’s Catholic Cemetery in Osgood. The family will receive friends on Wednesday from 5:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. in the Zechar Bailey Funeral Home Greenville, Ohio. There will be a Prayer Service at 4:30 P.M. Wednesday in the funeral home.
Condolences for the family may be sent to www.zecharbailey.com
Monday, September 8, 2014
Jane Polei (September 5, 2014)
Jane Polei, age 83, of Greenville, Ohio, passed away on Friday, September 5, 2014 at 1:35 AM at State of the Heart Hospice Care Center, Greenville, Ohio. She was born on July 6, 1931 in Dayton, Ohio, to the late Arthur & Elsie (Kenny) Kraus.
She is survived by her husband of 65 years, Richard Polei of Greenville; son, David Polei of Granby, Colorado; daughter and son in law, Melissa & Dave Schlichte of Arcanum, Ohio; grandchildren, Crystal (Matthew) Grote, Erica (Michael) Rouse, Ryan Polei and Michael Polei; great grandson, Owen Grote; sisters and brothers in law, Sonja & Jim Burch of Ft. Wayne, IN, and Judy & Dan Blagg of New Bremen, OH; numerous nieces and nephews as well as many loving friends.
In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her daughter in infancy, Melody Jane Polei and daughter in law, Suzanne Polei.
She was a member of Woodington Congregational Christian Church. She retired from Greenville High School and was also a homemaker. She loved reading and cooking. Jane always had a positive attitude and would do anything for anyone. She loved spending time with her grandchildren and will be very missed.
There will be a service held on Wednesday, September 10, 2014 at 10:30 AM at Zechar Bailey Funeral Home, Greenville, Ohio, with Pastor Jim Fulton officiating. Burial will follow in the Greenville Township Memorial Gardens, Greenville, Ohio. Family will receive friends on Tuesday, September 9, 2014 from 6-8 PM at the funeral home.
It is the wishes of the family that memorial contributions are given to State of the Heart Hospice or Woodington Congregational Christian Church. Condolences for the family may be expressed through www.zecharbailey.com.
She is survived by her husband of 65 years, Richard Polei of Greenville; son, David Polei of Granby, Colorado; daughter and son in law, Melissa & Dave Schlichte of Arcanum, Ohio; grandchildren, Crystal (Matthew) Grote, Erica (Michael) Rouse, Ryan Polei and Michael Polei; great grandson, Owen Grote; sisters and brothers in law, Sonja & Jim Burch of Ft. Wayne, IN, and Judy & Dan Blagg of New Bremen, OH; numerous nieces and nephews as well as many loving friends.
In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her daughter in infancy, Melody Jane Polei and daughter in law, Suzanne Polei.
She was a member of Woodington Congregational Christian Church. She retired from Greenville High School and was also a homemaker. She loved reading and cooking. Jane always had a positive attitude and would do anything for anyone. She loved spending time with her grandchildren and will be very missed.
There will be a service held on Wednesday, September 10, 2014 at 10:30 AM at Zechar Bailey Funeral Home, Greenville, Ohio, with Pastor Jim Fulton officiating. Burial will follow in the Greenville Township Memorial Gardens, Greenville, Ohio. Family will receive friends on Tuesday, September 9, 2014 from 6-8 PM at the funeral home.
It is the wishes of the family that memorial contributions are given to State of the Heart Hospice or Woodington Congregational Christian Church. Condolences for the family may be expressed through www.zecharbailey.com.
Cindra L. (Cunningham) Fleenor (September 4, 2014)
Cindra L. (Cunningham) Fleenor, 61 of Versailles, Ohio passed away on Thursday September 4, 2014 at 9:00 AM at Wayne Healthcare. She was born July 26, 1953 in Piqua, Ohio the daughter of the late Athern “Buck” & Betty (Higgs) Cunningham. She was a Member of Living Waters Church in Versailles.
She is preceded in death by her parents and mother in law: Mary Fleenor.
She is survived by her husband Paul Fleenor Jr. of Versailles; her children: Marc & Jennifer Litten of Versailles, Jeremy Litten of Versailles, Kregg & Amy Litten of Versailles, Kendra & Dan Adkins of Orland, Indiana, Michelle & Todd Geyer of Ansonia; 14 grandchildren; brother: Steve Cunningham of Union City; sister: Debbie Barga of Greenville; numerous nieces & nephews.
Services will be held on Monday September 8, 2014 at 3:00 PM at Bailey Zechar Funeral Home, Versailles, Ohio with Rev. Kelly Moody and Pastor Steve Harman officiating. Burial will follow in Stelvideo Cemetery. Family will receive friends from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM on Monday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be mad to the Cancer Association of Darke County.
Condolences for the family may be sent to www.zecharbailey.com
She is preceded in death by her parents and mother in law: Mary Fleenor.
She is survived by her husband Paul Fleenor Jr. of Versailles; her children: Marc & Jennifer Litten of Versailles, Jeremy Litten of Versailles, Kregg & Amy Litten of Versailles, Kendra & Dan Adkins of Orland, Indiana, Michelle & Todd Geyer of Ansonia; 14 grandchildren; brother: Steve Cunningham of Union City; sister: Debbie Barga of Greenville; numerous nieces & nephews.
Services will be held on Monday September 8, 2014 at 3:00 PM at Bailey Zechar Funeral Home, Versailles, Ohio with Rev. Kelly Moody and Pastor Steve Harman officiating. Burial will follow in Stelvideo Cemetery. Family will receive friends from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM on Monday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be mad to the Cancer Association of Darke County.
Condolences for the family may be sent to www.zecharbailey.com
Patricia (Monnin) DeMange (September 4, 2014)
Patricia (Monnin) DeMange, age 85, of Russia, Ohio, passed away on Thursday, September 4, 2014 at 2:50 AM at her residence. She was born on October 25, 1928 in Russia, Ohio, to the late Marcelleus & Veronica (Barhorst) Monnin.
She is survived by her sons and daughters in law, Jim & Donna DeMange of Versailles, Joe & Alice DeMange of Russia and Guy & Angela DeMange of Yorkshire, Ohio; daughters and sons in law, Jane & Marvin Pierron of Versailles, Mary & Bob Miller of Versailles, Denise & August Otte of Covington, Ohio, and Dorothy & Mike Litmer of Ft. Recovery, Ohio; 23 grandchildren; 43 great grandchildren; 1 great great grandchild; brothers, Jerry & Lurene Monnin of Versailles, Denis & Georgie Monnin of Versailles, and Tom & Linda Monnin of Russia; sister, Sister Carmelita Monnin CPPS of Chile; brother in law Carl Barlage of Russia; brothers in law and sisters in law, Lawrence & Mary Lou DeMange of Sidney, Joann Large of Houston and Delores & Lester Beisner of Greenville; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her husband, Norbert F. DeMange whom she married on October 12, 1948; sister, Rita Barlage; and great grandchild, Jacob Pierron; brothers in law and sisters in law, Leslie Large, Rita DeMange, and Mary Catherine & John Gephart.
Patricia worked at the IGA’s in Russia and Versailles. She was a member of St. Remy Catholic Church where she taught CCD for many years and loved going to The Gathering Place in Russia. She made quilted lap robes for Right to Life, FISH, Veterans Hospital and veterans in the Russia area. She made noodles, angel food cakes and gallons of apple sauce for the area soup kitchens.
Due to the construction at St. Remy Catholic Church there will be a Mass of Christian Burial on Monday, September 8, 2014 at 10:30 AM at St. Denis Catholic Church, Versailles, Ohio, with Rev. Fr. Jim Simons, Rev. Fr. David Vincent and Rev. Fr. Gene Vonderhaar co-celebrants. Burial will follow in the St. Remy Catholic Church Cemetery, Russia, Ohio. Family will receive friends on Sunday, September 7, 2014 from 2-8 PM and on Monday from 9-10 AM at Bailey Zechar Funeral Home, Versailles, Ohio.
Condolences for the family may be expressed through www.zecharbailey.com
She is survived by her sons and daughters in law, Jim & Donna DeMange of Versailles, Joe & Alice DeMange of Russia and Guy & Angela DeMange of Yorkshire, Ohio; daughters and sons in law, Jane & Marvin Pierron of Versailles, Mary & Bob Miller of Versailles, Denise & August Otte of Covington, Ohio, and Dorothy & Mike Litmer of Ft. Recovery, Ohio; 23 grandchildren; 43 great grandchildren; 1 great great grandchild; brothers, Jerry & Lurene Monnin of Versailles, Denis & Georgie Monnin of Versailles, and Tom & Linda Monnin of Russia; sister, Sister Carmelita Monnin CPPS of Chile; brother in law Carl Barlage of Russia; brothers in law and sisters in law, Lawrence & Mary Lou DeMange of Sidney, Joann Large of Houston and Delores & Lester Beisner of Greenville; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her husband, Norbert F. DeMange whom she married on October 12, 1948; sister, Rita Barlage; and great grandchild, Jacob Pierron; brothers in law and sisters in law, Leslie Large, Rita DeMange, and Mary Catherine & John Gephart.
Patricia worked at the IGA’s in Russia and Versailles. She was a member of St. Remy Catholic Church where she taught CCD for many years and loved going to The Gathering Place in Russia. She made quilted lap robes for Right to Life, FISH, Veterans Hospital and veterans in the Russia area. She made noodles, angel food cakes and gallons of apple sauce for the area soup kitchens.
Due to the construction at St. Remy Catholic Church there will be a Mass of Christian Burial on Monday, September 8, 2014 at 10:30 AM at St. Denis Catholic Church, Versailles, Ohio, with Rev. Fr. Jim Simons, Rev. Fr. David Vincent and Rev. Fr. Gene Vonderhaar co-celebrants. Burial will follow in the St. Remy Catholic Church Cemetery, Russia, Ohio. Family will receive friends on Sunday, September 7, 2014 from 2-8 PM and on Monday from 9-10 AM at Bailey Zechar Funeral Home, Versailles, Ohio.
Condolences for the family may be expressed through www.zecharbailey.com
Thursday, September 4, 2014
Angel Marie Cole Cheadle (September 2, 2014)
Angel Marie Cole Cheadle, age 23, of Greenville, Ohio, passed away on Tuesday, September 2, 2014 at 2:18 PM at her residence. She was born on March 24, 1991 in Dayton, Ohio, to Kelly Cole of Dayton and Brian Thomas of Dayton.
Angel was a stay at home mom and is survived by her 2 daughters Mariah and Maleah Cheadle. She is also survived by her husband Pete Cheadle of Greenville whom she married on March 24, 2008; great grandmother, Leah Bowles; grandfather, Thomas Bowles; siblings, Austin Thomas, Shawen Back, Sierra Back, Hannah Back and Madison Back; aunts, Debra Crouch and Linda Baker; uncles, Dave, Shawn, Michael, Christopher and Thomas Bowles Jr.; as well as numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
She is preceded in death by her great grandfather, Evert Bowles; grandmother, Roberta Marie Cole and uncle Donald Bowles.
There will be a service held on Saturday, September 6, 2014 at 1:00 PM at Zechar Bailey Funeral Home, Greenville, Ohio. Burial will follow in the Palestine Cemetery, Palestine, Ohio. Family will receive friends 2 hours prior to the service at the funeral home.
Condolences for the family may be expressed through www.zecharbailey.com.
Angel was a stay at home mom and is survived by her 2 daughters Mariah and Maleah Cheadle. She is also survived by her husband Pete Cheadle of Greenville whom she married on March 24, 2008; great grandmother, Leah Bowles; grandfather, Thomas Bowles; siblings, Austin Thomas, Shawen Back, Sierra Back, Hannah Back and Madison Back; aunts, Debra Crouch and Linda Baker; uncles, Dave, Shawn, Michael, Christopher and Thomas Bowles Jr.; as well as numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
She is preceded in death by her great grandfather, Evert Bowles; grandmother, Roberta Marie Cole and uncle Donald Bowles.
There will be a service held on Saturday, September 6, 2014 at 1:00 PM at Zechar Bailey Funeral Home, Greenville, Ohio. Burial will follow in the Palestine Cemetery, Palestine, Ohio. Family will receive friends 2 hours prior to the service at the funeral home.
Condolences for the family may be expressed through www.zecharbailey.com.
Dorothy (Dodie) Pearl Spencer (September 1, 2014)
Dorothy (Dodie) Pearl Spencer, 97, of The Brethren Retirement Community, Greenville, Ohio and formerly of Sweitzer St., Greenville, passed away early Monday evening, September 1, 2014 at Wayne Hospital.
Dorothy was born on a farm in Darke County, west of Brock, on December 17, 1916 to the late Arthur and Jennie Lanich. She married the late Elwood (Spence) Spencer on August 6, 1949. They were married for 55 years and he preceded her in death in 2004. In addition to her husband, she is preceded in death by her sister and only sibling, Mrs. Ruby Goens.
Dorothy was a 1934 graduate of Greenville High School. She was a member of the Greenville E.U.M. Church and the Phi Beta Psi sorority.
Dorothy worked for 40 years at the General Athletic Products Co. and was manager of the shipping department. Her husband, Elwood (Spence), worked at Sutton’s Super Valu in Arcanum for 37 years. Dorothy and Spence enjoyed traveling and were proud of having visited all of the 50 states except for Alaska. Dorothy’s kindness to others, warm sense of humor and delicious cookies will be missed by her family and friends.
Dorothy is survived by three great-nephews, Mike (Deb) Lecklider, Tim (Sharon) Lecklider and Jeff (Teena) Lecklider and numerous great-great nieces and nephews. She is also survived by four wonderful friends, Jean Selanders, Marjorie Michael and Bonnie and Randy Ross.
Dorothy’s family would like to thank the outstanding medical staff at Wayne Hospital ICU for the capable and loving care she received in her final days. They would also like to thank the Brethren Retirement Community staff for the comfortable home, community setting and care they provided to Dorothy for the past 12 years.
Services will be at 1:00 p.m. Friday at the Brethren Retirement Community Chapel, Greenville. Burial will follow in Brock Cemetery.
Friends may call at the Brethren Retirement Community Chapel from noon until the time of service at 1:00 p.m. The family requests memorial contributions be made to the Residents’ Aid Fund of the Brethren Retirement Community or to a charity of the donor’s choice.
Arrangements have been entrusted with the Oliver-Floyd Funeral Home in Greenville.
Condolences may be left for the family at www.oliverfloyd.com
Dorothy was born on a farm in Darke County, west of Brock, on December 17, 1916 to the late Arthur and Jennie Lanich. She married the late Elwood (Spence) Spencer on August 6, 1949. They were married for 55 years and he preceded her in death in 2004. In addition to her husband, she is preceded in death by her sister and only sibling, Mrs. Ruby Goens.
Dorothy was a 1934 graduate of Greenville High School. She was a member of the Greenville E.U.M. Church and the Phi Beta Psi sorority.
Dorothy worked for 40 years at the General Athletic Products Co. and was manager of the shipping department. Her husband, Elwood (Spence), worked at Sutton’s Super Valu in Arcanum for 37 years. Dorothy and Spence enjoyed traveling and were proud of having visited all of the 50 states except for Alaska. Dorothy’s kindness to others, warm sense of humor and delicious cookies will be missed by her family and friends.
Dorothy is survived by three great-nephews, Mike (Deb) Lecklider, Tim (Sharon) Lecklider and Jeff (Teena) Lecklider and numerous great-great nieces and nephews. She is also survived by four wonderful friends, Jean Selanders, Marjorie Michael and Bonnie and Randy Ross.
Dorothy’s family would like to thank the outstanding medical staff at Wayne Hospital ICU for the capable and loving care she received in her final days. They would also like to thank the Brethren Retirement Community staff for the comfortable home, community setting and care they provided to Dorothy for the past 12 years.
Services will be at 1:00 p.m. Friday at the Brethren Retirement Community Chapel, Greenville. Burial will follow in Brock Cemetery.
Friends may call at the Brethren Retirement Community Chapel from noon until the time of service at 1:00 p.m. The family requests memorial contributions be made to the Residents’ Aid Fund of the Brethren Retirement Community or to a charity of the donor’s choice.
Arrangements have been entrusted with the Oliver-Floyd Funeral Home in Greenville.
Condolences may be left for the family at www.oliverfloyd.com
Robert J. Punches (September 1, 2014)
Robert J. Punches, 48, of Greenville, passed away Monday evening, September 1, 2014, in the emergency room of Wayne Healthcare.
He was born December 1, 1965, in Greenville, son of the late Shirley M. (Keller) Schultz and Joseph Punches of Michigan.
In addition to his father, he is survived by his wife, Nicole L. (Whitehouse) Punches, whom he married March 21, 2003; children, Angel Punches, Cheyenne Punches, Tyler Fellers, Logan Fellers, Brad Whitehouse, and Tom Rindler; 2 grandchildren, Braylon and Kenson Whitehouse; brothers, Daniel and Jeffrey Punches; sister, Ronda K. Wieneke; as well as numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Friday, September 5, 2014, at the Oliver-Floyd Funeral Home in Greenville. Burial will follow in the Greenville Township Memorial Gardens.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home Friday from 9:30 a.m. till 10:30 a.m. The family requests that memorial contributions be given to help defray final expenses.
Condolences may be left for the family at www.oliverfloyd.com
He was born December 1, 1965, in Greenville, son of the late Shirley M. (Keller) Schultz and Joseph Punches of Michigan.
In addition to his father, he is survived by his wife, Nicole L. (Whitehouse) Punches, whom he married March 21, 2003; children, Angel Punches, Cheyenne Punches, Tyler Fellers, Logan Fellers, Brad Whitehouse, and Tom Rindler; 2 grandchildren, Braylon and Kenson Whitehouse; brothers, Daniel and Jeffrey Punches; sister, Ronda K. Wieneke; as well as numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Friday, September 5, 2014, at the Oliver-Floyd Funeral Home in Greenville. Burial will follow in the Greenville Township Memorial Gardens.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home Friday from 9:30 a.m. till 10:30 a.m. The family requests that memorial contributions be given to help defray final expenses.
Condolences may be left for the family at www.oliverfloyd.com
Tuesday, September 2, 2014
Virginia Mote (March 10, 2014)
Virginia A. Mote passed away on March 10, 2014 in Ft. Myers, FL.
Virginia was born August 1, 1920 in MA to Harry and Edna Vett. The family lived in the Boston area before moving to Danielson, CT. Loving to travel, in 1940, she and a friend traveled to Mexico by train. In 1944 she joined the WAVES (U.S. Navy) and was stationed in Cleveland, OH until applying for and receiving a transfer to Hawaii. Her office overlooked the wreckage of the Arizona. There she met her husband to be Wendell C. Mote who was also in the U.S. Navy. Upon discharge they were married in Danielson, CT. in October, 1946. They initially lived in Dayton, OH before moving to Hollansburg.
Virginia while raising 3 children, she worked in the family business, W.C. Mote & Sons, in Glen Karn. She later worked and retired from Hamilton Motors in Greenville. In 1986, they moved to LeHigh Acres, FL and had a furniture repair and refinishing business. Wendell died in 2001 just 2 weeks before their 55th wedding anniversary. In 2007 Virginia, battling the effects of Alzheimer’s Disease moved into a Ft. Myers nursing home specializing in memory care where she died.
In addition to loving to travel which took her to all 50 states, Canada and Mexico, she enjoyed reading, knitting, following her oldest daughter and son to various trapshooting events. She was well known in the area for her famous Boston Baked Beans. She especially enjoyed her grandchildren and great children who shared her love of baseball. Although a member of the Christian Science Church in Boston, MA, she was active in the Hollansburg Congregational Church. She was also an auxiliary member of the American Legion.
She is survived by her sister, Barbara Szall (Henry) of Marietta, GA, her children Laura Christopher (James) of Brunswick, OH, Elizabeth Russell (Leon) Waynesville, NC and son, Wm. Carl Mote (Janet) of Reed, MO. There are 4 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.
Virginia is preceded in death by her parents, Harry and Edna Vett, her brother, Robert and her husband, Wendell.
A celebration of her life will be held on September 6th at 10:00 am with visitation at the Hollansburg Congregational Church starting at 9:00 am. Burial will be at the Old Ludlow Cemetery on Coppock Road in Laura. Donations in her memory to the Alzheimer's Assosication, www.alz.org will be greatly appreciated by the family.
Virginia was born August 1, 1920 in MA to Harry and Edna Vett. The family lived in the Boston area before moving to Danielson, CT. Loving to travel, in 1940, she and a friend traveled to Mexico by train. In 1944 she joined the WAVES (U.S. Navy) and was stationed in Cleveland, OH until applying for and receiving a transfer to Hawaii. Her office overlooked the wreckage of the Arizona. There she met her husband to be Wendell C. Mote who was also in the U.S. Navy. Upon discharge they were married in Danielson, CT. in October, 1946. They initially lived in Dayton, OH before moving to Hollansburg.
Virginia while raising 3 children, she worked in the family business, W.C. Mote & Sons, in Glen Karn. She later worked and retired from Hamilton Motors in Greenville. In 1986, they moved to LeHigh Acres, FL and had a furniture repair and refinishing business. Wendell died in 2001 just 2 weeks before their 55th wedding anniversary. In 2007 Virginia, battling the effects of Alzheimer’s Disease moved into a Ft. Myers nursing home specializing in memory care where she died.
In addition to loving to travel which took her to all 50 states, Canada and Mexico, she enjoyed reading, knitting, following her oldest daughter and son to various trapshooting events. She was well known in the area for her famous Boston Baked Beans. She especially enjoyed her grandchildren and great children who shared her love of baseball. Although a member of the Christian Science Church in Boston, MA, she was active in the Hollansburg Congregational Church. She was also an auxiliary member of the American Legion.
She is survived by her sister, Barbara Szall (Henry) of Marietta, GA, her children Laura Christopher (James) of Brunswick, OH, Elizabeth Russell (Leon) Waynesville, NC and son, Wm. Carl Mote (Janet) of Reed, MO. There are 4 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.
Virginia is preceded in death by her parents, Harry and Edna Vett, her brother, Robert and her husband, Wendell.
A celebration of her life will be held on September 6th at 10:00 am with visitation at the Hollansburg Congregational Church starting at 9:00 am. Burial will be at the Old Ludlow Cemetery on Coppock Road in Laura. Donations in her memory to the Alzheimer's Assosication, www.alz.org will be greatly appreciated by the family.
Nancy L. Augustine (September 1, 2014)
Nancy L. Augustine age 84, of Greenville, Ohio passed away at 1:45 A.M. on Monday, September 1, 2014 at her residence. Nancy was born June 6, 1930 in Greenville, Ohio to the late Virgil & Uree (Brodrick) Boli.
Nancy is survived by her husband, Neil E. Augustine whom she married June 20, 1953; daughter & son-in-law, Stephanie & Frank Szymanski of Greenville; son & daughter-in-law, Eric N. & Debra Augustine of Greenville; grandchildren, Barrett Gruber & partner, Leslie, Derek Gruber, James & Heather Augustine, Michael Augustine & partner, Esther and Matthew & Kim Augustine; sister, Nola Shields of Anaheim, California; sisters-in-law, Audrey & Paul Mrofchak of Girard, Ohio and Louise Boli of Greenville; and numerous nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, Nancy was also preceded in death by a son, James E. Augustine; brothers, Eugene, Bernard and Dr. Ray Boli; and sisters, Velma Jones, Dorothy Boli and Charlene Boli.
Nancy was a homemaker and worked for 30 years for Dr. Cox & Dr. Trimble Podiatrists. Nancy was a member of the First Congregational Christian Church in Greenville.
A funeral service will be held at 10:30 A.M. on Friday, September 5, 2014 at Zechar Bailey Funeral Home in Greenville with Pastor Marshall Gipe officiating. Burial will follow in Greenville Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Thursday from 5:00 to 8:00 P.M. and Friday morning from 9:30 to 10:30 A.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
Nancy is survived by her husband, Neil E. Augustine whom she married June 20, 1953; daughter & son-in-law, Stephanie & Frank Szymanski of Greenville; son & daughter-in-law, Eric N. & Debra Augustine of Greenville; grandchildren, Barrett Gruber & partner, Leslie, Derek Gruber, James & Heather Augustine, Michael Augustine & partner, Esther and Matthew & Kim Augustine; sister, Nola Shields of Anaheim, California; sisters-in-law, Audrey & Paul Mrofchak of Girard, Ohio and Louise Boli of Greenville; and numerous nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, Nancy was also preceded in death by a son, James E. Augustine; brothers, Eugene, Bernard and Dr. Ray Boli; and sisters, Velma Jones, Dorothy Boli and Charlene Boli.
Nancy was a homemaker and worked for 30 years for Dr. Cox & Dr. Trimble Podiatrists. Nancy was a member of the First Congregational Christian Church in Greenville.
A funeral service will be held at 10:30 A.M. on Friday, September 5, 2014 at Zechar Bailey Funeral Home in Greenville with Pastor Marshall Gipe officiating. Burial will follow in Greenville Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Thursday from 5:00 to 8:00 P.M. and Friday morning from 9:30 to 10:30 A.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
Nicole (Cheyrou-Lagreze) King (21 August 2014)
Nicole (Cheyrou-Lagreze) King age 86 a long time resident of Greenville, Ohio passed away on 21 August 2014 in Hollywood, Florida.
She was born 6 March 1928 in Lorient, France a daughter of Dr. Henri and Helene Cheyrou-Lagreze who preceded her in death along with her brothers Yves and Jean Paul from France and her sister Anne Heinecke. She has a brother Gerard and his wife Mary in France and a sister Francoise Murphy and her husband Richard from Greenville, Ohio.
She was married in France to Ben King (serving in WWII) from Greenville, Ohio in 1946. Together they had eight children and seven grandchildren and one great grandchild. Her sons: Richard from Trotwood, Ohio; Dan and Norma from Arcanum, Ohio; Steve and Paula from Powell, Ohio and Ben from the Philippines Islands. Her daughters: Edy Jo King, Noelle King, Tammy and Kurt Dobbrunz all from Hollywood, Florida and Michelle and Joe Ellis from Floral City, Florida. Grandchildren: Jeffery King, Scott and Jenny and great granddaughter Elyse King, Travis Ellis, Joey Ellis, Shelby, Carly and Adam Dobbrunz.
Nicole King worked at several Greenville Rest Homes, Wayne Hospital and finally retired from Fram (Honeywell) Corporation. She loved life and family and traveled extensively after she retired. A devout Catholic, funeral services were held in Hollywood Florida at the Little Flower Catholic Church on August 29, 2014. Visitation will be at Zechar Bailey Funeral Home on North Broadway in Greenville, Ohio on Friday the 5th of September 2014 from 5:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. Nicole will join her husband in private burial at the Dayton National Cemetery.
Condolences for the family may be sent to www.zecharbailey.com
She was born 6 March 1928 in Lorient, France a daughter of Dr. Henri and Helene Cheyrou-Lagreze who preceded her in death along with her brothers Yves and Jean Paul from France and her sister Anne Heinecke. She has a brother Gerard and his wife Mary in France and a sister Francoise Murphy and her husband Richard from Greenville, Ohio.
She was married in France to Ben King (serving in WWII) from Greenville, Ohio in 1946. Together they had eight children and seven grandchildren and one great grandchild. Her sons: Richard from Trotwood, Ohio; Dan and Norma from Arcanum, Ohio; Steve and Paula from Powell, Ohio and Ben from the Philippines Islands. Her daughters: Edy Jo King, Noelle King, Tammy and Kurt Dobbrunz all from Hollywood, Florida and Michelle and Joe Ellis from Floral City, Florida. Grandchildren: Jeffery King, Scott and Jenny and great granddaughter Elyse King, Travis Ellis, Joey Ellis, Shelby, Carly and Adam Dobbrunz.
Nicole King worked at several Greenville Rest Homes, Wayne Hospital and finally retired from Fram (Honeywell) Corporation. She loved life and family and traveled extensively after she retired. A devout Catholic, funeral services were held in Hollywood Florida at the Little Flower Catholic Church on August 29, 2014. Visitation will be at Zechar Bailey Funeral Home on North Broadway in Greenville, Ohio on Friday the 5th of September 2014 from 5:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. Nicole will join her husband in private burial at the Dayton National Cemetery.
Condolences for the family may be sent to www.zecharbailey.com
Zoe Ann Stephan (August 30, 2014)
Zoe Ann Stephan age 74, of Rossburg, Ohio passed away at 3:55 P.M. on Saturday, August 30, 2014 at Village Green Healthcare Center in Greenville. Zoe was born December 30, 1939 in Darke County, Ohio to the late George W. & Mary M. (Lindamood) Kreitzer.
Zoe is survived by her sons & daughter-in-law, Mike Stephan of Rossburg and Doug & Tiphany Stephan of Versailles; grandchildren, Hayley, Hayden, Juli and Joshua; sisters-in-law, Sue Kreitzer of Palestine, Judith Stephan of Arcanum and Arlene & Gerald Sharp of Greenville; and numerous nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, Zoe was also preceded in death by her husband, Edward L. Stephan; son, Curtis Stephan; and brothers, Bennie K. Kreitzer and James J. Kreitzer.
Zoe was a homemaker. She was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church in North Star.
A funeral service will be held at 10:30 A.M. on Thursday, September 4, 2014 at Bailey Zechar Funeral Home in Versailles with Pastor Laura Shreffler officiating. Burial will follow in St. Paul Lutheran Church Cemetery in North Star. The family will receive friends on Wednesday from 5:00 to 8:00 P.M. and Thursday morning from 9:30 to 10:30 A.M. at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Paul Lutheran Church in North Star. Condolences for the family may be expressed through www.zecharbailey.com
Zoe is survived by her sons & daughter-in-law, Mike Stephan of Rossburg and Doug & Tiphany Stephan of Versailles; grandchildren, Hayley, Hayden, Juli and Joshua; sisters-in-law, Sue Kreitzer of Palestine, Judith Stephan of Arcanum and Arlene & Gerald Sharp of Greenville; and numerous nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, Zoe was also preceded in death by her husband, Edward L. Stephan; son, Curtis Stephan; and brothers, Bennie K. Kreitzer and James J. Kreitzer.
Zoe was a homemaker. She was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church in North Star.
A funeral service will be held at 10:30 A.M. on Thursday, September 4, 2014 at Bailey Zechar Funeral Home in Versailles with Pastor Laura Shreffler officiating. Burial will follow in St. Paul Lutheran Church Cemetery in North Star. The family will receive friends on Wednesday from 5:00 to 8:00 P.M. and Thursday morning from 9:30 to 10:30 A.M. at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Paul Lutheran Church in North Star. Condolences for the family may be expressed through www.zecharbailey.com
Boyce H. “Chic” Bankson (August 28, 2014)
Boyce H. “Chic” Bankson, 90, of Greenville, a resident of Versailles Health Care Center, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, August 28, 2014 at 2:05 p.m. Chic was born on May 18, 1924, the son of Roy and Blanche Bankson. He was preceded in death by his parents, and brother, Doyle G. Bankson, and his sister, Helen E. Gibson.
Chic is survived by his wife, Mary E. (Lephart) Bankson, to whom he was a beloved husband for 68 years; and father to daughters, Holly (Ted) Finnarn of Greenville, Ohio; Lori (Matt) DeBacker of Lowell, Michigan; Mary Beth (Eric) Erisman of Greenville, Ohio; grandchildren, Shawn (Dave) Wilson of Dayton, Ohio; Ted Finnarn, Jr. (Marce) of Phoenix, Arizona; Thom Finnarn of Brooklyn, New York; Alex Finnarn of Cincinnati, Ohio and Alison Finnarn of Columbus, Ohio; Riley DeBacker of Columbus, Ohio and Rowby DeBacker of Lowell, Michigan; Dustin Erisman of Greenville, Ohio and Marykate (Tony) Bonfiglio of Greenville, Ohio. He had four great-grandchildren: Zoe Wilson, David Wilson, Laila Erisman and Jasmine Finnarn. He is also survived by his sister, Juanita Roberson of Winchester, Indiana; Wayne Bankson of Edwards, Missouri; Eldon Bankson of Troy, Ohio; Jean B. Cipriano of Boynton Beach, Florida; Dean Bankson of Greenville, Ohio; and Phyllis Thomas of Greenville, Ohio.
Chic was a veteran of WWII serving in active combat and later performed all over the European Theatre as a member of the 5th Infantry Chorus. Upon his return, Chic was a manager of A & P in Greenville and Dayton, Ohio; a section manager of the Fuller Brush Company; owner of Chic’s Chuck Wagon Catering; and owner/broker/appraiser of Arrowhead Realty. He was a member of the First Congregational Christian Church and the Darke County Camp of the Gideons International. He was also a member of the American Legion, the VFW, the Darke County Farmers Union; and he was also an avid fisherman and Cincinnati Reds baseball fan.
A memorial service will be held at Oliver Floyd Funeral Home on Wednesday, September 3, 2014 at 2:00 p.m., with the Rev. Joe Soley officiating. The Greenville Honor Guard will conduct a military ceremony at the beginning of the service. The family will receive friends from noon to 2 p.m., before the service. Burial will be at the Old Teegardan Cemetery on Rt. 49.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Darke County Camp of the Gideons International and the First Christian Congregational Church, Greenville.
Memorials may be left for the family at www.oliverfloyd.com
Chic is survived by his wife, Mary E. (Lephart) Bankson, to whom he was a beloved husband for 68 years; and father to daughters, Holly (Ted) Finnarn of Greenville, Ohio; Lori (Matt) DeBacker of Lowell, Michigan; Mary Beth (Eric) Erisman of Greenville, Ohio; grandchildren, Shawn (Dave) Wilson of Dayton, Ohio; Ted Finnarn, Jr. (Marce) of Phoenix, Arizona; Thom Finnarn of Brooklyn, New York; Alex Finnarn of Cincinnati, Ohio and Alison Finnarn of Columbus, Ohio; Riley DeBacker of Columbus, Ohio and Rowby DeBacker of Lowell, Michigan; Dustin Erisman of Greenville, Ohio and Marykate (Tony) Bonfiglio of Greenville, Ohio. He had four great-grandchildren: Zoe Wilson, David Wilson, Laila Erisman and Jasmine Finnarn. He is also survived by his sister, Juanita Roberson of Winchester, Indiana; Wayne Bankson of Edwards, Missouri; Eldon Bankson of Troy, Ohio; Jean B. Cipriano of Boynton Beach, Florida; Dean Bankson of Greenville, Ohio; and Phyllis Thomas of Greenville, Ohio.
Chic was a veteran of WWII serving in active combat and later performed all over the European Theatre as a member of the 5th Infantry Chorus. Upon his return, Chic was a manager of A & P in Greenville and Dayton, Ohio; a section manager of the Fuller Brush Company; owner of Chic’s Chuck Wagon Catering; and owner/broker/appraiser of Arrowhead Realty. He was a member of the First Congregational Christian Church and the Darke County Camp of the Gideons International. He was also a member of the American Legion, the VFW, the Darke County Farmers Union; and he was also an avid fisherman and Cincinnati Reds baseball fan.
A memorial service will be held at Oliver Floyd Funeral Home on Wednesday, September 3, 2014 at 2:00 p.m., with the Rev. Joe Soley officiating. The Greenville Honor Guard will conduct a military ceremony at the beginning of the service. The family will receive friends from noon to 2 p.m., before the service. Burial will be at the Old Teegardan Cemetery on Rt. 49.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Darke County Camp of the Gideons International and the First Christian Congregational Church, Greenville.
Memorials may be left for the family at www.oliverfloyd.com
Barbara Ann Berry (August 31, 2014)
Barbara Ann Berry age 74, of Greenville, Ohio passed away at 2:04 A.M. on Sunday, August 31, 2014 at Heartland of Greenville. Barbara was born May 30, 1940 in Darke County, Ohio to the late Charles H. & Isabel (Manning) Weyant.
Barbara is survived by her sons & daughter-in-law, Jeffery D. Berry of Fort Worth, Texas and Rick G. & Missy Berry of Hiram, Georgia; daughter, Lori Berry of Louisville, Kentucky; grandchildren, Lauren Berry, Carly Berry, Parker Berry, Turner Berry, Alexis Gregory and Justin Berry; brothers, James Weyant of North Carolina, John Weyant of Celina and Harold Weyant of Greenville; sisters, Eileen Woodman of Versailles, Kathleen Lutz of Greenville and Phyllis Crowell of Greenville; and numerous nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, Barbara was also preceded in death by her husband, Ronald Dean berry on May 24, 2013 whom she married May 26, 1962; brothers, Bob, Charles and Ed Weyant; and sisters, Mary Lou Lambert and Patty Roe.
Barbara retired from Whirlpool in Greenville. Barbra was a member of the Greenville Eagles Ladies Auxiliary.
A graveside service will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Thursday, September 4, 2014 at Greenville Township Memorial Garden in Darke County with Rev. Terry Haworth officiating. There will be no public visitation. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association. Arrangements are under the direction of Zechar Bailey Funeral Home in Greenville. Condolences for the family may be expressed through www.zecharbailey.com
Barbara is survived by her sons & daughter-in-law, Jeffery D. Berry of Fort Worth, Texas and Rick G. & Missy Berry of Hiram, Georgia; daughter, Lori Berry of Louisville, Kentucky; grandchildren, Lauren Berry, Carly Berry, Parker Berry, Turner Berry, Alexis Gregory and Justin Berry; brothers, James Weyant of North Carolina, John Weyant of Celina and Harold Weyant of Greenville; sisters, Eileen Woodman of Versailles, Kathleen Lutz of Greenville and Phyllis Crowell of Greenville; and numerous nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, Barbara was also preceded in death by her husband, Ronald Dean berry on May 24, 2013 whom she married May 26, 1962; brothers, Bob, Charles and Ed Weyant; and sisters, Mary Lou Lambert and Patty Roe.
Barbara retired from Whirlpool in Greenville. Barbra was a member of the Greenville Eagles Ladies Auxiliary.
A graveside service will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Thursday, September 4, 2014 at Greenville Township Memorial Garden in Darke County with Rev. Terry Haworth officiating. There will be no public visitation. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association. Arrangements are under the direction of Zechar Bailey Funeral Home in Greenville. Condolences for the family may be expressed through www.zecharbailey.com
Jerry L. McConaha (August 27, 2014)
Jerry L. McConaha age 79 of Versailles, Ohio passed away at 10:10 P.M. Wednesday August 27, 2014 in the emergency room of Wayne HealthCare Greenville, Ohio. He was born March 3, 1935 in Mercer County, Ohio and the son of the late William & Melva (Grile) McConaha Sr.
Jerry was retired as President/CEO of Superior Implement Supply Co. of Greenville where he had been employed for 25 years. He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Greenville, the Darke County Shrine Club, Versailles Eagles Lodge, Greenville Elks Lodge, and a former Board member of the Greenville National Bank, Versailles Life Squad and Farm Equipment Wholesalers Association.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Donna Lou (Grimes) McConaha June 12, 1994. They were married July 12, 1969. Also by his brothers James McConaha, William McConaha Jr. and John McConaha.
Jerry is survived by his children Molly Anne (Christopher) Mumaw of Versailles and Matthew Grimes (Jennifer) McConaha of Westerville; grandchildren Jayden Mumaw, Jillian Mumaw, Jocelyn Mumaw, Mason McConaha and Cole McConaha; sister Mary Helen Meiring of Coldwater, Ohio and numerous nieces and nephews.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 11:00 A.M. Saturday Sept. 6, 2014 in the First Presbyterian Church 114 East Fourth Street Greenville, Ohio with Rev. Dr. John Person officiating. Burial will be at the convenience of the family in the Greenville Cemetery.
It is the wishes of the family that Memorial Contributions be given to the Versailles Scholarship Fund.
Funeral arrangements by Zechar Bailey Funeral Home Greenville, Ohio
Condolences for the family may be sent to www.zecharbailey.com
Jerry was retired as President/CEO of Superior Implement Supply Co. of Greenville where he had been employed for 25 years. He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Greenville, the Darke County Shrine Club, Versailles Eagles Lodge, Greenville Elks Lodge, and a former Board member of the Greenville National Bank, Versailles Life Squad and Farm Equipment Wholesalers Association.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Donna Lou (Grimes) McConaha June 12, 1994. They were married July 12, 1969. Also by his brothers James McConaha, William McConaha Jr. and John McConaha.
Jerry is survived by his children Molly Anne (Christopher) Mumaw of Versailles and Matthew Grimes (Jennifer) McConaha of Westerville; grandchildren Jayden Mumaw, Jillian Mumaw, Jocelyn Mumaw, Mason McConaha and Cole McConaha; sister Mary Helen Meiring of Coldwater, Ohio and numerous nieces and nephews.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 11:00 A.M. Saturday Sept. 6, 2014 in the First Presbyterian Church 114 East Fourth Street Greenville, Ohio with Rev. Dr. John Person officiating. Burial will be at the convenience of the family in the Greenville Cemetery.
It is the wishes of the family that Memorial Contributions be given to the Versailles Scholarship Fund.
Funeral arrangements by Zechar Bailey Funeral Home Greenville, Ohio
Condolences for the family may be sent to www.zecharbailey.com
Wilma R. Schnell (August 28, 2014)
Wilma R. Schnell, age 98 of Piqua, Ohio, and winter resident of N. Ft. Myers, Florida, passed away after a brief illness on Thursday, August 28, 2014 at 1:37 AM surrounded by her family. She was born Feb. 17, 1916 in Swanders, Ohio, to the late Clarence E. & Ora A. (Stengel) Sturm. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert L. Schnell; son, H. Keith McCawley; sisters, Lois Shaw, La Donna Middleton, Rene Shaw, Vera Lee, Francis and Shirley Sturm; and brothers; Clarence E. Sturm Jr. and Walter V. Sturm.
She is survived by her grandson Brett A. McCawley and wife Diane of Piqua; granddaughter, Stephanie Grise & husband David of Anniston, Alabama; great grandchildren, Matthew McCawley and Kaitlynn McCawley of Piqua, Travis Swigert and wife Amanda of Houston, Ohio, and Carla Swigert of Piqua; great great grandchildren, Austin & Owen Swigert and Ryan Fleisher; as well as many nieces and nephews.
Wilma was a 1933 graduate of Sidney High School. She worked as a bookkeeper & secretary during her life. She was an avid bridge player and reader. She was a member of the St. John Lutheran Church in Greenville. Arrangements are under the direction of Bailey Zechar Funeral Home, Versailles, Ohio. There will be a private service held at the convenience of the family. It is the wishes of the family that memorial contributions are given to Hospice of Miami County or St. John Lutheran Church, Greenville, Ohio.
Condolences for the family may be expressed through www.zecharbailey.com
She is survived by her grandson Brett A. McCawley and wife Diane of Piqua; granddaughter, Stephanie Grise & husband David of Anniston, Alabama; great grandchildren, Matthew McCawley and Kaitlynn McCawley of Piqua, Travis Swigert and wife Amanda of Houston, Ohio, and Carla Swigert of Piqua; great great grandchildren, Austin & Owen Swigert and Ryan Fleisher; as well as many nieces and nephews.
Wilma was a 1933 graduate of Sidney High School. She worked as a bookkeeper & secretary during her life. She was an avid bridge player and reader. She was a member of the St. John Lutheran Church in Greenville. Arrangements are under the direction of Bailey Zechar Funeral Home, Versailles, Ohio. There will be a private service held at the convenience of the family. It is the wishes of the family that memorial contributions are given to Hospice of Miami County or St. John Lutheran Church, Greenville, Ohio.
Condolences for the family may be expressed through www.zecharbailey.com
Phyllis R. Pitsenbarger (August 27, 2014)
Phyllis R. Pitsenbarger age 81, of Versailles, Ohio passed away at 5:25 P.M. on Wednesday, August 27, 2014 at Versailles Health Care Center. Phyllis was born August 27, 1933 in Darke County, Ohio to the late Floyd Edward & Gladys Lucille (Park) Howard.
Phyllis is survived by a son, David Pitsenbarger of Ohio and a granddaughter, Cheryl & Eric Gaydos of Ft. Wayne, Indiana.
In addition to her parents, Phyllis was also preceded in death by her husband, Wilmer F. Pitsenbarger on February 10, 1988 whom she married February 16, 1952; and sons, Michael & Jerry Pitsenbarger.
Phyllis was a homemaker. She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Versailles.
A funeral service will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, August 30, 2014 at Bailey Zechar Funeral Home in Versailles with Rev. Robert Akins officiating. Burial will follow in Greenlawn Cemetery in Versailles. The family will receive friends from 10:00 to 11:00 A.M. at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to Trinity Lutheran Church in Versailles. Condolences for the family may be expressed through www.zecharbailey.com
Phyllis is survived by a son, David Pitsenbarger of Ohio and a granddaughter, Cheryl & Eric Gaydos of Ft. Wayne, Indiana.
In addition to her parents, Phyllis was also preceded in death by her husband, Wilmer F. Pitsenbarger on February 10, 1988 whom she married February 16, 1952; and sons, Michael & Jerry Pitsenbarger.
Phyllis was a homemaker. She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Versailles.
A funeral service will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, August 30, 2014 at Bailey Zechar Funeral Home in Versailles with Rev. Robert Akins officiating. Burial will follow in Greenlawn Cemetery in Versailles. The family will receive friends from 10:00 to 11:00 A.M. at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to Trinity Lutheran Church in Versailles. Condolences for the family may be expressed through www.zecharbailey.com
Rebecca J. Harmon (August 27, 2014)
Rebecca J. Harmon, 64, of Greenville, passed away Wednesday, August 27, 2014 at Rest Haven in Greenville.
She was born February 22, 1950, a daughter of the late Eugene and Ruby (Grise) Harmon.
In addition to her parents, Rebecca was preceded in death by her daughter, Terry Lynn Doss; and a brother Tom Harmon.
She is survived by her children, Scott Gigandet of Lynn, Indiana and Jackie (Rich) Mestemaker of Yorkshire, Ohio; 6 grandchildren; 4 great grandchildren; a brother Donald R. Harmon of Bradford, Ohio and many nieces, nephews and friends.
Private services will be held at the convenience of the family.
Memorial contributions may be made to Oliver-Floyd Funeral Home to defray funeral expenses.
Oliver-Floyd Funeral Home entrusted with the arrangements.
She was born February 22, 1950, a daughter of the late Eugene and Ruby (Grise) Harmon.
In addition to her parents, Rebecca was preceded in death by her daughter, Terry Lynn Doss; and a brother Tom Harmon.
She is survived by her children, Scott Gigandet of Lynn, Indiana and Jackie (Rich) Mestemaker of Yorkshire, Ohio; 6 grandchildren; 4 great grandchildren; a brother Donald R. Harmon of Bradford, Ohio and many nieces, nephews and friends.
Private services will be held at the convenience of the family.
Memorial contributions may be made to Oliver-Floyd Funeral Home to defray funeral expenses.
Oliver-Floyd Funeral Home entrusted with the arrangements.
Andrew Zawosky Jr. (August 24, 2014)
Andrew Zawosky Jr., age 72 of Stuart, Florida and formerly of Greenville, Ohio passed away at 1:56 P.M. Sunday August 24, 2014 in Stuart, Florida. Andrew was born December 6, 1941 in Sewickley, PA and the son of the late Andrew and Anna (Ponchak) Zawosky Sr.
He was retired from General Motors and also had farmed for many years owning Zawosky Farms and Zawosky Trucking.
Andrew was a graduate of Ambridge High School in 1959; a graduate of Penn State University with an AM Engineering Degree in 1961 and also a graduate of Frigidaire Division Apprenticeship in Tool & Die in 1968. He was a member of the Local 801; a Director on the board of Cardinal Ethanol; a member of the Greenville Masonic Lodge; Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite-Valley of Dayton; Antioch Shrine of Dayton and a member of the Russian Society of St. Michael in Ambridge, PA.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by wives Geraldine Zawosky and Paulette Zawosky and brother Peter Zawosky.
Andrew is survived by his daughter Andrea Zawosky-Bachtel of Lebanon, Ohio; grandchildren Alycia Bachtel, Bryanna Bachtel, Nicholas Zawosky; great granddaughters Gabriellah Zawosky and Harper Zawosky; sister Nancy Barker of Palm City, FL; sister in law Darlene Zawosky of Jeanette, PA and numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral Services will be held at 10:00 A.M. Friday August 29, 2014 in the Zechar Bailey Funeral Home Greenville, Ohio with Pastor Sylvia McKibben officiating. Burial will follow in the Castine Cemetery Castine, Ohio. The family will receive friends on Thursday from 6:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. in the funeral home. The Greenville Masonic Lodge will conduct a Masonic Memorial Service Thursday evening at 7:30 P.M. in the funeral home.
Condolences for the family may be sent to www.zecharbailey.com
He was retired from General Motors and also had farmed for many years owning Zawosky Farms and Zawosky Trucking.
Andrew was a graduate of Ambridge High School in 1959; a graduate of Penn State University with an AM Engineering Degree in 1961 and also a graduate of Frigidaire Division Apprenticeship in Tool & Die in 1968. He was a member of the Local 801; a Director on the board of Cardinal Ethanol; a member of the Greenville Masonic Lodge; Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite-Valley of Dayton; Antioch Shrine of Dayton and a member of the Russian Society of St. Michael in Ambridge, PA.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by wives Geraldine Zawosky and Paulette Zawosky and brother Peter Zawosky.
Andrew is survived by his daughter Andrea Zawosky-Bachtel of Lebanon, Ohio; grandchildren Alycia Bachtel, Bryanna Bachtel, Nicholas Zawosky; great granddaughters Gabriellah Zawosky and Harper Zawosky; sister Nancy Barker of Palm City, FL; sister in law Darlene Zawosky of Jeanette, PA and numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral Services will be held at 10:00 A.M. Friday August 29, 2014 in the Zechar Bailey Funeral Home Greenville, Ohio with Pastor Sylvia McKibben officiating. Burial will follow in the Castine Cemetery Castine, Ohio. The family will receive friends on Thursday from 6:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. in the funeral home. The Greenville Masonic Lodge will conduct a Masonic Memorial Service Thursday evening at 7:30 P.M. in the funeral home.
Condolences for the family may be sent to www.zecharbailey.com
Billy Hayes (August 25, 2014)
age 76, of Webster, Ohio passed away at 8:25 P.M. on Monday, August 25, 2014 at Versailles Health Care Center. Billy was born January 28, 1938 in Harlan County, Kentucky to the late Frank & Grace (Bunch) Hayes.
Billy is survived by his wife, Ruby L. (Derr) Hayes whom he married August 1, 1970; sons & daughter-in-law, Stephen Hayes of Piqua, Michael & Kim Hayes of Versailles and Mark Thomas & fiancée, Tammy Hoban of Versailles; grandchildren, Josh Hayes, Kim Hayes, Zac Hayes, Nathan Hayes, Courtney Hayes, Taylor Hayes and Noah Hayes; great grandsons, Xlyar Duane Hayes and Kobyn Wesley Hayes; and sister & brother-in-law, Sue & Jerry Partin of Monroe, Michigan.
In addition to his parents, Billy was also preceded in death by a son, Billy D. Hayes; and a brother, Frank E. Hayes.
Billy served in the U.S. Army. He worked for 38 years as a machinist at Crane Pumps in Piqua, owned and operated Stillwater Bait & Tackle for 20 years and was a beekeeper for over 25 years. Billy was a member of Webster United Methodist Church for over 40 years.
A funeral service will be held at 10:30 A.M. on Friday, August 29, 2014 at Webster United Methodist Church 8849 Seibt Rd. (Webster) Bradford, Ohio with Pastor David Wilson officiating. Burial will follow in Miami Memorial Park in Covington with full Military Honors conducted by the Versailles Veteran’s Honor Guard. The family will receive friends on Thursday from 4:00 to 7:00 P.M. at Bailey Zechar Funeral Home in Versailles and Friday morning from 9:30 to 10:30 A.M. at the church. Memorial contributions may be made to Webster United Methodist Church. Condolences for the family may be expressed through www.zecharbailey.com
Billy is survived by his wife, Ruby L. (Derr) Hayes whom he married August 1, 1970; sons & daughter-in-law, Stephen Hayes of Piqua, Michael & Kim Hayes of Versailles and Mark Thomas & fiancée, Tammy Hoban of Versailles; grandchildren, Josh Hayes, Kim Hayes, Zac Hayes, Nathan Hayes, Courtney Hayes, Taylor Hayes and Noah Hayes; great grandsons, Xlyar Duane Hayes and Kobyn Wesley Hayes; and sister & brother-in-law, Sue & Jerry Partin of Monroe, Michigan.
In addition to his parents, Billy was also preceded in death by a son, Billy D. Hayes; and a brother, Frank E. Hayes.
Billy served in the U.S. Army. He worked for 38 years as a machinist at Crane Pumps in Piqua, owned and operated Stillwater Bait & Tackle for 20 years and was a beekeeper for over 25 years. Billy was a member of Webster United Methodist Church for over 40 years.
A funeral service will be held at 10:30 A.M. on Friday, August 29, 2014 at Webster United Methodist Church 8849 Seibt Rd. (Webster) Bradford, Ohio with Pastor David Wilson officiating. Burial will follow in Miami Memorial Park in Covington with full Military Honors conducted by the Versailles Veteran’s Honor Guard. The family will receive friends on Thursday from 4:00 to 7:00 P.M. at Bailey Zechar Funeral Home in Versailles and Friday morning from 9:30 to 10:30 A.M. at the church. Memorial contributions may be made to Webster United Methodist Church. Condolences for the family may be expressed through www.zecharbailey.com
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