Norma Mae Utz age 80 of Versailles passed away at 12:52 A.M. on Thursday, October 29, 2009 at Wayne Hospital in Greenville. Norma was born July 12, 1929 in Mercer County, Ohio, to the late Oscar & Marie (Baker) Schaadt.
Norma was a homemaker. She was a member of the Versailles United Methodist Church.
In addition to her parents, Norma is also preceded in death by her husband, Chalmer Utz; grandson, Kenneth Michael Utz; and sisters, Anna Lee Kohlhorst, Bonnie Martens and Margaret Rismiller.
Norma is survived by her sons, Phil Utz of Tishomingo, Oklahoma, Eddie Utz of Columbus, Ohio, and Chris Utz of Tishomingo, Oklahoma; daughters, Patty Utz of Loraine, Ohio, Vicki Kohne of Lyndon Station, Wisconsin, and Karen Utz of Greenville; 7 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren; and sisters, Rosemary Knapke of Celina and Lois Gross of Troy.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, October 31, 2009 at 10:00 A.M. at Bailey Zechar Funeral Home in Versailles, Ohio with Pastor Linda Dulin officiating. Burial will follow in Brock Cemetery in Brock, Ohio. The family will receive friends on Friday from 5:00 to 8:00 P.M. at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to Versailles United Methodist Church.
Thursday, October 29, 2009
David Dwight Runner (October 28, 2009)
Mr. David Dwight Runner, 68, of Greenville, Ohio, passed away on Wednesday, October 28, 2009 at 6:23 PM at his residence. He was born on November 15, 1940 in Darke County, Ohio, to the late William “Bill” & Violet (Riffle) Runner.
David retired from the Union City Body Company and also worked at the Dayton Daily News for many years. He loved gardening, fishing, hunting and antique tractors.
In addition to his parents he is preceded in death his wife, Alice Kay Runner whom he married on June 1, 1962; son, William Dwight “Bud” Runner; son in law, Allan Jay “A.J.” Byram; 1 brother and 2 sisters.
He is survived by his son and daughter in law; Cary & Sherry Runner of Greenville, Ohio, daughter; Roxann Byram of Greenville, Ohio, grandchildren; Kaley Byram and Addison Byram, brother and sister in law; Duard “Doc” & Jean Runner of Greenville, Ohio, sister and brother in law; Martha & John Singleman of Greenville, Ohio, as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
There will be a service held on Saturday, October 31, 2009 at 10:00 AM at Zechar Bailey Funeral Home, Greenville, Ohio, with Pastor Doug Krauss officiating. Burial will follow in the Greenville Township Memorial Gardens, Greenville, Ohio. Family will receive friends on Friday, October 30, 2009 from 6-8 PM at the funeral home. Memorial contributions can be given to the American Heart Association.
David retired from the Union City Body Company and also worked at the Dayton Daily News for many years. He loved gardening, fishing, hunting and antique tractors.
In addition to his parents he is preceded in death his wife, Alice Kay Runner whom he married on June 1, 1962; son, William Dwight “Bud” Runner; son in law, Allan Jay “A.J.” Byram; 1 brother and 2 sisters.
He is survived by his son and daughter in law; Cary & Sherry Runner of Greenville, Ohio, daughter; Roxann Byram of Greenville, Ohio, grandchildren; Kaley Byram and Addison Byram, brother and sister in law; Duard “Doc” & Jean Runner of Greenville, Ohio, sister and brother in law; Martha & John Singleman of Greenville, Ohio, as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
There will be a service held on Saturday, October 31, 2009 at 10:00 AM at Zechar Bailey Funeral Home, Greenville, Ohio, with Pastor Doug Krauss officiating. Burial will follow in the Greenville Township Memorial Gardens, Greenville, Ohio. Family will receive friends on Friday, October 30, 2009 from 6-8 PM at the funeral home. Memorial contributions can be given to the American Heart Association.
Tommy A. Thompson (October 28, 2009)
Tommy A. Thompson, 58, of Greenville, passed away early Wednesday morning, October 28, 2009 at his residence.
He was born in Greenville, son of the late Robert and Delores (Boyer) Thompson. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a sister, Dixie Beckett.
Tom had worked for several years for Marsh Supermarket/Lo-Bill's in Greenville. He later worked for Fauricua in Troy and part time for 9 months at Eikenberry's Super Value.
He is survived by his wife of 38 years, Gloria B. (Mayo) Thompson, whom he married September 25, 1971; a daughter, Kyrie R. Thompson of Greenville; a grandson, Ty Alan Thompson of Greenville; brothers, Dwight (Sue) Thompson and Joe (Cheryl) Thompson both of Greenville; a sister, Linda (Kerry) Ungericht of Greenville; brothers-in-law, sisters-in-laws and numerous nieces and nephews.
Services will be held Saturday, October 31 at 11 a.m. at the Oliver-Floyd Funeral Home in Greenville with the Rev. Chris Barhorst officiating. Burial will follow in the Arlinton Cemetery near Brookville.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home Friday from 5-8 p.m.
He was born in Greenville, son of the late Robert and Delores (Boyer) Thompson. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a sister, Dixie Beckett.
Tom had worked for several years for Marsh Supermarket/Lo-Bill's in Greenville. He later worked for Fauricua in Troy and part time for 9 months at Eikenberry's Super Value.
He is survived by his wife of 38 years, Gloria B. (Mayo) Thompson, whom he married September 25, 1971; a daughter, Kyrie R. Thompson of Greenville; a grandson, Ty Alan Thompson of Greenville; brothers, Dwight (Sue) Thompson and Joe (Cheryl) Thompson both of Greenville; a sister, Linda (Kerry) Ungericht of Greenville; brothers-in-law, sisters-in-laws and numerous nieces and nephews.
Services will be held Saturday, October 31 at 11 a.m. at the Oliver-Floyd Funeral Home in Greenville with the Rev. Chris Barhorst officiating. Burial will follow in the Arlinton Cemetery near Brookville.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home Friday from 5-8 p.m.
Edythe L. Martin (October 28, 2009)
Edythe L. Martin, 90, of Greenville and formally of Kissimmee Florida, passed away at Wayne Hospital on October 28, 2009. Edythe is the daughter of the late Harry and Nellie (Jordan) Martin.
Edythe is the former owner of the Dairy Freeze in West Manchester, Ohio.
Edythe is preceded in death by two brothers, Raymond and Ralph Martin; one sister Opal Teaford; two grandsons and one granddaughter.
She is survived by a son, Donald Simpson of Arcanum; one daughter C. Sue Frankman (Richard) of Kissimmee, Florida; four grandchildren; six great grandchildren; one great great grandchild; a step sister, Jane Miller (Richard) and special nieces, Kay Grounds (Bobby) and Connie Manning both of Indiana.
Services will be held in Greenmound Cemetery at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, October 31, 2009 with the Rev. Richard Frankman being asked to officiate.
Condolences may be sent to the family at storchbraundfuneralhome.com. Services are entrusted to Storch Braund Funeral Home in New Madison.
Edythe is the former owner of the Dairy Freeze in West Manchester, Ohio.
Edythe is preceded in death by two brothers, Raymond and Ralph Martin; one sister Opal Teaford; two grandsons and one granddaughter.
She is survived by a son, Donald Simpson of Arcanum; one daughter C. Sue Frankman (Richard) of Kissimmee, Florida; four grandchildren; six great grandchildren; one great great grandchild; a step sister, Jane Miller (Richard) and special nieces, Kay Grounds (Bobby) and Connie Manning both of Indiana.
Services will be held in Greenmound Cemetery at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, October 31, 2009 with the Rev. Richard Frankman being asked to officiate.
Condolences may be sent to the family at storchbraundfuneralhome.com. Services are entrusted to Storch Braund Funeral Home in New Madison.
Robert Longfellow Jr. (October 27, 2009)
Mr. Robert “Longie” Longfellow Jr., 84, of Greenville, Ohio passed away on Tuesday, October 27, 2009 at 12:37 PM at his residence. He was born on September 21, 1925 in Union City, Ohio to the late Robert & Clara (St. John) Longfellow Sr.In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his son, Larry Longfellow and daughter Nan Payne as well as 2 sisters and 1 brother.
He is survived by his wife, Lillian (Altick) Longfellow of Greenville, Ohio, whom he married on August 7, 1970; daughters, Linda McCullough of McKinney, Texas, Cathy Dotson of Anna, Texas, Teressa McGuire of Greenville, Ohio, and Steffanie Baker of Savannah, Georgia; 12 grandchildren; 28 great grandchildren; sister and brother in law, Kay & Ed Curry of Greenville, Ohio; special niece, Denise O’Dell of Greenville, Ohio, as well as numerous other nieces and nephews.
There will be a service held on Saturday, October 31, 2009 at 1:00 PM at Zechar Bailey Funeral Home, Greenville, Ohio, with Pastor Samuel Hoeflich officiating. Burial will follow in the Greenville Township Memorial Gardens, Greenville, Ohio. Family will receive friends on Friday, October 30, 2009 from 6-8 PM at the funeral home. A full military service will be conducted by the Greenville Veterans Honor Guard. A Lodge of Sorrow will also be conducted by the Elks Lodge on Friday at 7:45 PM at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions can be given to the State of the Heart Hospice. Condolences for the family may be sent to www.zecharbailey.com.
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
Gerald "Smitty" Smith (October 27, 2009)
Gerald ‘Smitty’ Smith, 80, of Greenville passed away on Tuesday, October 27, 2009.He was born in Darke County on January 3, 1929, son of the late David Oscar and Amy (Keever) Smith. Gerald worked for Hansbarger’s as a delivery man and then went to school to become a repair man. Later, Gerald opened his own business “Smitty’s Appliance Repair” which he operated for over 25 years. He loved wood working, spending time with his family and beloved friend, Maggie, his Pomeranian. Gerald loved his country and served honorably with the United States Army in WWII abroad in both Germany and France.
He is survived by his loving wife of 41 years, Janice (Collins) Smith whom he married on February 1, 1968; three sons, Dan Smith, Joe and Denise Best, and Ronnie and Jeanne Best; two daughters, Bonita and Tom Schlechty, and T.K. and Jeff Reigle; 11 grandchildren, Danny and Lori Smith, Krystal Smith and Ryan Bussell, Jason Best, Casey Best, Natalie and Chris Patterson, Shawn and Alisha Best, Dustin Best, Josh Best and Becky Stoltz, Hayley Buirley and Steve Spencer, Chelsea Buirley, and Haedon Schlechty; and 8 great grandchildren, Juniper Bussell, Landon Patterson, Ryan Best, Maddie Best, Robby Best, Camryn Best, Natalie Best, and Landon Smith.
In addition to his parents, Gerald is preceded in death by a son, Steve Smith; grandson, Shane Smith; three brothers, Keith Smith, Robert Smith and Floyd Smith; and three sisters, Nina Jones, Marge Truston and Bernice Channel.
The visitation will be Friday, October 30, 2009 from 9-11 AM at Storch Braund Funeral Home with the funeral service immediately following with the Rev. Eric Fee being asked to officiate. The Darke County Honor Guard tribute will commence the funeral service at 11:00 AM. Memorial contributions may be made to Friends of the Shelter. Services entrusted to Storch Braund Funeral Home, New Madison. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.storchbraundfuneralhome.com.
Tuesday, October 27, 2009
Hattie Wynn (October 27, 2009)
Hattie Wynn, age 76 of Greenville, Ohio passed away on Tuesday October 27, 2009 at 4:00 AM at Good Samaritan Hospital, Dayton, Ohio. She was born March 6, 1933 in Whitely County, Kentucky the daughter of the late Isaac Nelson & Lela Mae (Sharp) Teague. She was a homemaker.
She is preceded in death by her parents; Grandson: Kevin Bradley Tolliver; Step Daughter: Trisha Quick; Sisters: Helen Wynn & Francis Rutherford.
She is survived by her husband: John Wynn of Greenville whom she married March 2, 1972; Son: Ronnie Tolliver of Greenville; Daughter: Goldi & John Luebtow of Chatsworth, Ca.;Step Son: John Wynn Jr. of St. leonard, Mass.; Grandchildren & spouse: Courtney A. Tolliver & Lori & John Elson; Great Grandchildren: Jacob Elson & Benjamin Goldsmith; Brothers: Homer Teague of Greenville, Raymond Teague of Summerset, Kentucky, Roy Teague of Greenville; Sisters: Margaret Taylor of Greenville; & Maxine Smith of Greenville.
Services will be held on Friday October 30, 2009 at 2:00 PM at Zechar Bailey Funeral Home with Pastor Denny Paul officiating. Burial will follow in Greenville Twp. Memorial Gardens. Family will receive friends from 5:00 to 8:00 PM on Thursday October 29, 2009 at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be given to the American Lung Association.
She is preceded in death by her parents; Grandson: Kevin Bradley Tolliver; Step Daughter: Trisha Quick; Sisters: Helen Wynn & Francis Rutherford.
She is survived by her husband: John Wynn of Greenville whom she married March 2, 1972; Son: Ronnie Tolliver of Greenville; Daughter: Goldi & John Luebtow of Chatsworth, Ca.;Step Son: John Wynn Jr. of St. leonard, Mass.; Grandchildren & spouse: Courtney A. Tolliver & Lori & John Elson; Great Grandchildren: Jacob Elson & Benjamin Goldsmith; Brothers: Homer Teague of Greenville, Raymond Teague of Summerset, Kentucky, Roy Teague of Greenville; Sisters: Margaret Taylor of Greenville; & Maxine Smith of Greenville.
Services will be held on Friday October 30, 2009 at 2:00 PM at Zechar Bailey Funeral Home with Pastor Denny Paul officiating. Burial will follow in Greenville Twp. Memorial Gardens. Family will receive friends from 5:00 to 8:00 PM on Thursday October 29, 2009 at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be given to the American Lung Association.
Earnest Lee Owens (October 26, 2009)
Earnest Lee Owens age 63 of Greenville, Ohio passed away at 5:15 A.M. on Monday, October 26, 2009 at his residence. Earnest was born May 17, 1946 in Eagletown, Oklahoma, to the late Simon & Mable (Wimbley) Owens.
In addition to his parents; Earnest is also preceded in death by his brothers, Clyde and Tommy Owens; and sisters, Etta Mathenia, Shirley Owens and Elesta Owens.
Earnest is survived by his daughter, Annie Enis of Dayton; grandchildren, Brandon & Daphne Enis; brother, Jimmy Owens of Broken Bow, Oklahoma; and sisters, Parthenia & Charles Dillahunty of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Mildred Cherry of Broken Bow, Oklahoma and Barbara Owens of Broken Bow, Oklahoma.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, October 30, 2009 at 11:00 A.M. at Zechar Bailey Funeral Home in Greenville with Rev. Elwood Stuart officiating. Burial will follow in Greenville Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Friday from 10:00 to 11:00 A.M. at the funeral home.
In addition to his parents; Earnest is also preceded in death by his brothers, Clyde and Tommy Owens; and sisters, Etta Mathenia, Shirley Owens and Elesta Owens.
Earnest is survived by his daughter, Annie Enis of Dayton; grandchildren, Brandon & Daphne Enis; brother, Jimmy Owens of Broken Bow, Oklahoma; and sisters, Parthenia & Charles Dillahunty of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Mildred Cherry of Broken Bow, Oklahoma and Barbara Owens of Broken Bow, Oklahoma.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, October 30, 2009 at 11:00 A.M. at Zechar Bailey Funeral Home in Greenville with Rev. Elwood Stuart officiating. Burial will follow in Greenville Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Friday from 10:00 to 11:00 A.M. at the funeral home.
Eugene Griffith (October 26, 2009)
Mr. Eugene “Gene” Griffith, 69, of Greenville, Ohio passed away on Monday, October 26, 2009 at 10:41 PM at his residence. He was born on December 31, 1939 in Honaker, Virginia to the late Leonard Griffith and Minnie Evelyn (Peck) Shockley.
Gene was a Truck Driver for many years and was a member of the St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Greenville, Ohio. Gene will be remembered for his kind and loving ways, his wit and his wisdom. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends. Gene was preceded in death by his parents.
He is survived by his beloved wife of 29 years, Geneva (Maloy) Griffith of Greenville, Ohio whom he married on May 15, 1981, dearly loved daughters, Ashley, Diana and husband Jim, sons, Rick, Mike and wife Lori, Larry and wife Susie, grandchildren, Jason, Melinda, Janette, Rusty and Jesse, great grandchildren, Harley, Kyle, Tyler, Jennifer, Cheyenne, Selena and Angelica, sister, Geneva Hornsby and a brother, Raymond Griffith both of Salisbury, Maryland, close friends, Darla May, Taylor & Logan May, John and Marti Francis and Deb Combs.
There will be a Mass of Christian Burial held on Thursday, October 29, 2009 at 10:30 AM at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 233 West Third Street, Greenville, Ohio with Rev. Fr. John R. White celebrant. Burial will follow in the St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery, Greenville, Ohio. Family will receive friends on Wednesday, October 28, 2009 from 6-8 PM at Zechar Bailey Funeral Home, Greenville, Ohio. Memorial contributions can be given to the St. Mary’s Catholic Church. Condolence for the family may be sent to http://www.zecharbailey.com/.
Gene was a Truck Driver for many years and was a member of the St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Greenville, Ohio. Gene will be remembered for his kind and loving ways, his wit and his wisdom. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends. Gene was preceded in death by his parents.
He is survived by his beloved wife of 29 years, Geneva (Maloy) Griffith of Greenville, Ohio whom he married on May 15, 1981, dearly loved daughters, Ashley, Diana and husband Jim, sons, Rick, Mike and wife Lori, Larry and wife Susie, grandchildren, Jason, Melinda, Janette, Rusty and Jesse, great grandchildren, Harley, Kyle, Tyler, Jennifer, Cheyenne, Selena and Angelica, sister, Geneva Hornsby and a brother, Raymond Griffith both of Salisbury, Maryland, close friends, Darla May, Taylor & Logan May, John and Marti Francis and Deb Combs.
There will be a Mass of Christian Burial held on Thursday, October 29, 2009 at 10:30 AM at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 233 West Third Street, Greenville, Ohio with Rev. Fr. John R. White celebrant. Burial will follow in the St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery, Greenville, Ohio. Family will receive friends on Wednesday, October 28, 2009 from 6-8 PM at Zechar Bailey Funeral Home, Greenville, Ohio. Memorial contributions can be given to the St. Mary’s Catholic Church. Condolence for the family may be sent to http://www.zecharbailey.com/.
Sadie Glenna Gibboney (October 25, 2009)
Mrs. Sadie Glenna Gibboney, age 85 of Greenville, Ohio, passed away on Sunday October 25, 2009 at 5:25 AM at Rest Haven Nursing Home, Greenville, Ohio. She was born February 3, 1924 in Dayton, Ohio the daughter of the late Daniel and Ora (White) Stonerock.
She was a homemaker and a member of the Greenville Church of the Brethren.
She is preceded in death by her parents; her Husband: James R. Gibboney; Brothers: Leroy, Linden, Charles, Vernon, Kenneth, Arthur, and Daniel Stonerock; Sisters: Dorothy Labig, Lenora Dewey, Rosa Hafener, and Hilda Miller.
She is survived by her Sons and daughters in law: James and Rosalie Gibboney of North Carolina, Jack and Onda Gibboney of Michigan; Daughter and son in law: Darlene and Mike Kiser; Numerous Grandchildren, Great Grandchildren, and Great Great Grandchildren; Brother: James Stonerock of Colorado Springs, Colorado; Sisters: Alice Sellers of Columbus, Ohio, and Sue Sleppy of Greenville.
Services will be held on Wednesday October 28, 2009 at 2:00 PM at Zechar Bailey Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Miami Memorial Park, Covington, Ohio. Family will receive friends 1 hour prior to services on Wednesday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Greenville Church of the Brethren.
She was a homemaker and a member of the Greenville Church of the Brethren.
She is preceded in death by her parents; her Husband: James R. Gibboney; Brothers: Leroy, Linden, Charles, Vernon, Kenneth, Arthur, and Daniel Stonerock; Sisters: Dorothy Labig, Lenora Dewey, Rosa Hafener, and Hilda Miller.
She is survived by her Sons and daughters in law: James and Rosalie Gibboney of North Carolina, Jack and Onda Gibboney of Michigan; Daughter and son in law: Darlene and Mike Kiser; Numerous Grandchildren, Great Grandchildren, and Great Great Grandchildren; Brother: James Stonerock of Colorado Springs, Colorado; Sisters: Alice Sellers of Columbus, Ohio, and Sue Sleppy of Greenville.
Services will be held on Wednesday October 28, 2009 at 2:00 PM at Zechar Bailey Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Miami Memorial Park, Covington, Ohio. Family will receive friends 1 hour prior to services on Wednesday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Greenville Church of the Brethren.
Jacob Gibbel (October 25, 2009)
Jacob Gibbel, 87, of Greenville, died Sunday, October 25, 2009 at Rest Haven. Mr. Gibbel was born in Burkes County, PA on January 4, 1922, the son of the late Jacob D. and Lizzie A. (Hosetter) Gibbel. He was a member of the Palestine Old Brethren Church. He was a retired heavy equipment operator at Miller Brothers. He was the widower of Mary Anna (Brumbaugh) Gibbel who died October 24, 2007, also preceded in death by a brother Rufus Gibbel, 2 sisters Mae Meyers and Amy Kegerries. Jacob is survived by a daughter Dixie Heisey and husband Duane of Pendleton, IN; a son Richard Gibbel and wife Barbara of West Milton; 5 Grandchildren; 11 Great Grandchildren; and 2 Great Great Grandchildren. Funeral Services will be held 10:00 AM on Thursday, October 29, 2009 at the Kreitzer Funeral Home, Arcanum with Tom Royer officiating. Burial will follow in Mote Cemetery, Pitsburg. The family will receive relatives and friends Wednesday 5 - 8 PM at the funeral home.
Sunday, October 25, 2009
Patrick Z. Miller (October 23, 2009)
Patrick Z. Miller age 54 of Union City, Ohio passed away at 10:44 P.M. on Friday, October 23, 2009 at Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton. Patrick was born November 25, 1954, in Greenville, Ohio, to Doris Jean (Rentz) Miller of Greenville and the late Marion Z. Miller.
Patrick worked in the maintenance department at Wal-Mart in Greenville. Patrick was a member of the Aero Modelers Association of Greenville.
In addition to his mother, Patrick is survived by his wife, Linda (Hunt) Miller, whom he married August 24, 1974. He is also survived by a son & daughter-in-law, Nathan Z. and Rachel Miller of Muncie, Indiana; daughter, Kristi Miller of Tipp City; grandchildren, Gabriel Z. Miller and Dylan Mayweatherly; mother, Marilyn Hubler of Arcanum; brother, Terry Cox of Greenville; sisters, Cathy Subler of Portland, Indiana, Pam Guy of Charlotte, North Carolina, and Penny Shimomura of Hawaii; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held on Thursday, October 29, 2009 at 2:00 P.M. at Zechar Bailey Funeral Home in Greenville with Pastor Denny Helton officiating. Burial will follow in Greenville Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Wednesday from 5:00 to 8:00 P.M. at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Darke County Cancer Association.
Patrick worked in the maintenance department at Wal-Mart in Greenville. Patrick was a member of the Aero Modelers Association of Greenville.
In addition to his mother, Patrick is survived by his wife, Linda (Hunt) Miller, whom he married August 24, 1974. He is also survived by a son & daughter-in-law, Nathan Z. and Rachel Miller of Muncie, Indiana; daughter, Kristi Miller of Tipp City; grandchildren, Gabriel Z. Miller and Dylan Mayweatherly; mother, Marilyn Hubler of Arcanum; brother, Terry Cox of Greenville; sisters, Cathy Subler of Portland, Indiana, Pam Guy of Charlotte, North Carolina, and Penny Shimomura of Hawaii; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held on Thursday, October 29, 2009 at 2:00 P.M. at Zechar Bailey Funeral Home in Greenville with Pastor Denny Helton officiating. Burial will follow in Greenville Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Wednesday from 5:00 to 8:00 P.M. at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Darke County Cancer Association.
Doris A. Moorman-Trick (October 23, 2009)
Doris A. Moorman-Trick, 80, of Greenville, passed away Friday morning, October 23, 2009 at the Rest Haven Nursing Home in Greenville.
She was born in North Star, daughter of the late Cletus and Curreta I. (Pepple) Subler. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Parl E. "Junior" Trick, Jr. on January 9, 2007; a brother, Gene Subler and a sister, Wanda Wilson.
Doris was retired from Fram/Allied Signal in Greenville and was also a home health care giver.
She is survived by her children, David (Diane) Diller, Donald (Pam) Moorman, Sheila Whiting, Jerry (Deborah) Bunch and David (Mardi) Moorman; a step daughter, Rhonda Stump; numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren; brothers and sisters, Max Subler, Maxine Sanders, Phyllis Beam and Sharon Black; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Graveside services will be held Tuesday, October 27 at 11 a.m. at the Greenville Township Memorial Gardens with the Fr. John White officiating.
There will be no public visitation. The family requests that memorial contributions be given to State of the Heart Hospice.
She was born in North Star, daughter of the late Cletus and Curreta I. (Pepple) Subler. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Parl E. "Junior" Trick, Jr. on January 9, 2007; a brother, Gene Subler and a sister, Wanda Wilson.
Doris was retired from Fram/Allied Signal in Greenville and was also a home health care giver.
She is survived by her children, David (Diane) Diller, Donald (Pam) Moorman, Sheila Whiting, Jerry (Deborah) Bunch and David (Mardi) Moorman; a step daughter, Rhonda Stump; numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren; brothers and sisters, Max Subler, Maxine Sanders, Phyllis Beam and Sharon Black; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Graveside services will be held Tuesday, October 27 at 11 a.m. at the Greenville Township Memorial Gardens with the Fr. John White officiating.
There will be no public visitation. The family requests that memorial contributions be given to State of the Heart Hospice.
Daniel J. Yeomans (October 22, 2009)
Mr. Daniel J. Yeomans, age 77 of Greenville and formerly of Arcanum passed away at 11:25 P.M. Thursday October 22, 2009 at Heartland Nursing Home of Greenville, Ohio. Daniel was born December 3, 1931 in Boston, Massachusetts. He was the son of the late Arthur L. and Ethel M. (Reaver) Yeomans Sr.
He was a Veteran of the Korean War serving in the U.S. Air Force. He was a member of the Arcanum Masonic Lodge #295, the Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite Valley of Dayton, a Lifetime Member of the Greenville V.F.W., member of the Greenville Eagles and Elks Lodges and was a avid collector of birds and plates.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother Ronnie who passed away as a young child, also 2 sisters Delores Locker and Jackie Hernandez.
He is survived by his wife Hazel E. (Hoover) Yeomans of Greenville. They were married August 9, 1952. Also survived by sons and daughters in law—Daniel J. and Linda Yeomans II of Greenville, Jeff D. and Jean Marie Yeomans of Arcanum, and Douglas E. and Eva Yeomans of Greenville. Grandchildren—Jason and Teresa Cheadle, Troy and Nicole Yeomans, Angie Yeomans, April and Charles Raby, Mark and Renee Yeomans, Sheena Marie Yeomans, Kaylee M. Denniston, Ariel and James Maloney. Great Grandchildren—10, brothers and sisters in law—Arthur and Ann Yeomans of Centerville, Ohio and Gerald and Bev Reaver of Billings, Montana. Also numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 A.M. Tuesday October 27, 2009 in the Zechar Bailey Funeral Home Greenville, Ohio with the Rev. Dr. Joe LeMaster officiating. Burial will follow in the Greenville Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Monday from 6 till 8 P.M. in the funeral home. A Masonic Memorial Service will be held at 7:45 P.M. Monday by the Arcanum Masonic Lodge and Full Military Services conducted by the Greenville Veteran’s Honor Guard will be scheduled for Tuesday morning at the funeral home.
It is the wishes of the family that Memorial Contributions be given to the Building Fund of the Family of God Ministries, 310 W. South Street Arcanum, Ohio.
Lawrence J. Monnin Jr. (October 21, 2009)
Lawrence J. Monnin Jr. age 38 of New Weston, Ohio passed away at 5:01 P.M. on Wednesday, October 21, 2009 at his residence. Lawrence was born May 10, 1971 in Coldwater, Ohio to Vickie (Dross) Monnin of Versailles and the late Lawrence J. Monnin Sr.
Lawrence worked at Buscher Dairy Farm in North Star and also at MCERV in Celina. He was a member of St. Nicholas Catholic Church in Osgood. He served on the City Council for New Weston and was secretary of MCERV.
In addition to his father, he is also preceded in death by a daughter, Lorrene Taylor Monnin; grandfathers, John Dross and Thomas Monnin; and great grandmother; Goldie Black.
In addition to his mother, Lawrence is survived by a son, Joseph Monnin of Versailles; brother, Jamie Monnin of Bradford; grandmothers, Kathryn Dross of Yorkshire and Frances Hoelscher of Osgood; and numerous aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be held on Sunday, October 25, 2009 at 2:00 P.M. at Bailey Zechar Funeral Home in Versailles with Pastor Randy Brown officiating. The family will receive friends on Sunday from 12:00 to 2:00 P.M. at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Joseph Monnin College Fund at Second National Bank in Versailles.
Lawrence worked at Buscher Dairy Farm in North Star and also at MCERV in Celina. He was a member of St. Nicholas Catholic Church in Osgood. He served on the City Council for New Weston and was secretary of MCERV.
In addition to his father, he is also preceded in death by a daughter, Lorrene Taylor Monnin; grandfathers, John Dross and Thomas Monnin; and great grandmother; Goldie Black.
In addition to his mother, Lawrence is survived by a son, Joseph Monnin of Versailles; brother, Jamie Monnin of Bradford; grandmothers, Kathryn Dross of Yorkshire and Frances Hoelscher of Osgood; and numerous aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be held on Sunday, October 25, 2009 at 2:00 P.M. at Bailey Zechar Funeral Home in Versailles with Pastor Randy Brown officiating. The family will receive friends on Sunday from 12:00 to 2:00 P.M. at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Joseph Monnin College Fund at Second National Bank in Versailles.
Jeanette Cecil (October 20, 2009)
Jeanette Cecil, 77, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa formerly of Arcanum, died Tuesday, October 20, 2009, at the Dennis and Donna Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy. Jeanette was born October 26, 1931 at home in Hollansburg, to the late Norman "Red" and Edith (Miller) Irelan. Although she only had a high school education, she rose to be the Vice President of Trust at Key Bank in Dayton, OH, retiring in 1996. Jeanette was an avid reader, sometimes reading several books a week. She belonged to several card groups and the Red Hat Society. She loved traveling throughout the United Stated and Europe, especially to visit with her children and grandchildren. In recent years, she volunteered at Mercy Medical Center. Jeanette was preceded in death by her brother Richard Irelan and Sister Shirley Long. She is survived by children, Col. David Sarver and wife Helen of Spokane, WA, Michael Sarver and wife Margi of Newport Coast, CA, and Carol Trask of Cedar Rapids; sister Karen Via of Marathon, WI; and five grandchildren, Robert and Megan Sarver, Michael, Kelly and Ian Trask; and many nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Inurnment at the convenience of the Family in Hollansburg Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the charity of donor’s choice.
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
Orville W. Lavy (October 20, 2009)
Orville Wilbur Lavy, 93, of Arcanum, died Tuesday evening, October 20, 2009 at the Brethren Retirement Community. The 4th son of David & Ida Flora Lavy was born September 2, 1916 in Franklin Twp., Darke County. As a young man he was baptized into the church of his choice, the OGBB Church and remained faithful. On September 8, 1934 he was united in marriage to Opal Irene Metzger of Montgomery Co., the daughter of Charles Wm. Metzger and Huldah Miller. Three children were born to them, Alberta, Delmar, and Dean. Soon after Dean's birth, Opal passed away on January 28, 1950. On November 18, 1950, he married Edna Ruth Landis Jones. Most of his life Daddy was a farmer, but tried his hand in making cabinets, selling Shaklee, and a few other things. Together they liked to travel, fishing, and hunting were his hobbies. He instilled the love of the outdoors and nature to his Grand and Great Grandsons. They shared the joys and sorrows of life till God saw fit to call Mother home on September 25, 2000. Again Daddy was very lonesome, but continued to stay at home until his eyesight began to fail him and then made his home at the Brethren Retirement Community. He made many new friends there quite quickly, telling them all about his life's experiences. He was preceded in death by his parents, four brothers, Clarence, infant Brother Virgil (of 9 days), Ezra, and Lester, grandson David Lavy and great grandson Nathan Lavy. Surviving are his daughter Alberta Sarver (husband John) of Arcanum; Sons Delmar (wife Marjorie) of Eltopia, WA and Dean (wife Ginny) of Arcanum; Step sons Gary Jones (wife Janet) of Eldorado and Dean Jones (wife Becky) of Greenville; 7 grandchildren, 29 great grandchildren, and 11 great great grandchildren. 5 step grandchildren, 25 step great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held 10:00 AM, Friday October 23, 2009 at the Painter Creek Old German Baptist Brethren Church. Burial will follow in Mote Cemetery, Pitsburg, beside his first wife. The family will receive relatives and friends 5 - 8 PM Thursday at the Kreitzer Funeral Home, Arcanum.
Monday, October 19, 2009
Wanda M. Paul (October 19, 2009)
Mrs. Wanda M. Paul, 72, of Greenville, Ohio, passed away on Monday, October 19, 2009 at 5:08 AM at her residence. She was born on July 28, 1937 in Pikeville, Ohio, to the late Leonard & Mary (Smith) Bolyard.
Wanda retired from COVSP. She served many years on the Advisory Board of the Local Darke County Community Action Partnership Board plus as a Miami Valley Board Member. She volunteered for many years at the Community Unity. Playing bridge was a favorite pastime. She was also a member of the St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Greenville, Ohio.
Wanda is survived by her husband of 53 years Larry Paul of Greenville, Ohio; daughters and sons in law, Cindy & John Ashworth of Wichita, Kansas, Jennifer & Tim Moore of Delaware, Ohio and Peg & Steve Schultz of Greenville, Ohio; sons and daughters in law, Rodney & Carol Paul of Greenville, Ohio and Greg & Brenda Paul of St. Henry, Ohio; 13 grandchildren; 9 great grandchildren; sisters and brothers in law, Dee and Randy Crusoe of Troy, Ohio and Judy & Larry Williams of Piqua, Ohio as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, October 22, 2009 at 10:30 AM at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 233 West Third St., Greenville, Ohio, with Rev. Fr. John White celebrant. Burial will follow in the Oak Grove Cemetery, Ft. Jefferson, Ohio. Family will receive friends on Wednesday, October 21, 2009 from 4:30 – 7:30 PM at Zechar Bailey Funeral Home, Greenville, Ohio.
Memorial contributions can be made to either the Darke County Cancer Association or State of the Heart Hospice. Condolence for the family may be sent to http://www.zecharbailey.com/.
Wanda retired from COVSP. She served many years on the Advisory Board of the Local Darke County Community Action Partnership Board plus as a Miami Valley Board Member. She volunteered for many years at the Community Unity. Playing bridge was a favorite pastime. She was also a member of the St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Greenville, Ohio.
Wanda is survived by her husband of 53 years Larry Paul of Greenville, Ohio; daughters and sons in law, Cindy & John Ashworth of Wichita, Kansas, Jennifer & Tim Moore of Delaware, Ohio and Peg & Steve Schultz of Greenville, Ohio; sons and daughters in law, Rodney & Carol Paul of Greenville, Ohio and Greg & Brenda Paul of St. Henry, Ohio; 13 grandchildren; 9 great grandchildren; sisters and brothers in law, Dee and Randy Crusoe of Troy, Ohio and Judy & Larry Williams of Piqua, Ohio as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, October 22, 2009 at 10:30 AM at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 233 West Third St., Greenville, Ohio, with Rev. Fr. John White celebrant. Burial will follow in the Oak Grove Cemetery, Ft. Jefferson, Ohio. Family will receive friends on Wednesday, October 21, 2009 from 4:30 – 7:30 PM at Zechar Bailey Funeral Home, Greenville, Ohio.
Memorial contributions can be made to either the Darke County Cancer Association or State of the Heart Hospice. Condolence for the family may be sent to http://www.zecharbailey.com/.
Robert L. Schafer (October 18, 2009)
Mr. Robert L. Schafer, age 85 of Greenville, Ohio passed away at 12:55 P.M. Sunday October 18, 2009 at the Versailles Health Care Center. Bob was born February 4, l924 in Darke County, son of the late Daniel and Bertha (Dismeier) Schafer.He was retired from the American Aggregate Corporation formerly of Greenville, Ohio where he had been employed in the bookkeeping department.
He was a veteran of World War II serving in the European African Middle Eastern Theatre with the 9th Division of the U.S. Army and a recipient of 5 Bronze Battle Stars and the Purple Heart. Bob was also a member of the St. John Lutheran Church of Greenville, the Greenville V.F.W. and the D.A.V. Also the Greenville Masonic Lodge, Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite Valley of Dayton and the Greenville Elk’s Lodge.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Phyllis Lee (Ware) Schafer August 21, 2004, brothers Harold, Elmer, Herbert and Lawrence. Also a sister Florence Treon.
He is survived by his son and daughter in law—Stephen and Carole Schafer of Greenville. Grandchildren—Daryl and Angelia Schafer-Rehmert of Greenville, Great Grandchildren—Harley, Hailee and Levi Rehmert. Step Grandchildren—Dan and Jenny Light of Arcanum. Step Great Grandchildren—Morgan and Savannah Light, James (Katie) Light, and Andria (Chris) Haworth. Also 2 Step Great Great Grandchildren. A Sister Wilma Baker of Greenville and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 A.M. Thursday October 22, 2009 at the St. John Lutheran Church 7418 St. Rt. 121-N Greenville, Ohio with Pastor Alan Knoke officiating. Burial will follow in the St. John Church Cemetery where Military Graveside Services will be conducted by the Greenville Veteran’s Honor Guard. The family will receive friends on Wednesday from 6 till 8 P.M. in the Zechar Bailey Funeral Home Greenville, Ohio and on Thursday 1 hour prior to the services in the Church. The Greenville Masonic Lodge will conduct a Masonic Memorial Service on Wednesday at 8 P.M. followed by the Scottish Rite Ring Degree.
It is the wishes of the family that Memorial Contributions be made to the St. John Lutheran Church Building Fund.
Condolences for the family may be sent to http://www.zecharbailey.com/.
Arlene A. Miller (October 17, 2009)
Mrs. Arlene A. Miller, 96, of Greenville, Ohio, passed away on Saturday, October 17, 2009 at 8:10 AM at Rest Haven Nursing Home, Greenville, Ohio. She was born on August 28, 1913 in Lewisburg, Ohio to the late John and Julia (Custenborder) Schlosser.
Arlene worded at Corning Glass Work for 20 years before retiring in 1977 and was also a homemaker. She was a member of the Christian and Missionary Alliance Church in Greenville and loved flowers.
In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her husband Ralph E. Miller whom she married on April 11, 1932; sisters, Lydia Hoffman, Alva Disher, Florence Schlosser and Mary Ellen Schlosser; brothers, William, Elmer, Hugh, Everitt, Kenneth, Harold and Russell Schlosser.
She is survived by her son and daughter in law, Rev. Lowell E. and Joyce Miller of Greenville, Ohio; grandchildren, Darolyn (Mark) Peterson, Eugene (Gail) Miller and Joel (Sallie) Miller; great grandchildren, Jennifer (Matt) Polley, Tyler Peterson, Caleb Peterson, Amy Miller, Matthew Nash and Bradley Nash; great great grandchildren, Madison and Logan Polley; sisters in law, Edna Schlosser of Greenville, Ohio and Noma Schlosser of Pitsburg, Ohio; 27 nieces and nephews as well as several great nieces and nephews.
There will be a service held on Saturday, October 24, 2009 at 2:00 PM at the Christian and Missionary Alliance Church, 306 Devor Rd., Greenville, Ohio, with Pastor Doug Klinsing officiating. Burial will follow in the Harris Creek Cemetery, Bradford, Ohio. Family will receive friends from 12:30 – 2:00 PM at the church on Saturday. Arrangements are under the direction of Zechar Bailey Funeral Home, Greenville, Ohio.
Memorial contributions can be made to the Christian and Missionary Alliance Church. Condolence for the family may be sent to www.zecharbailey.com.
Arlene worded at Corning Glass Work for 20 years before retiring in 1977 and was also a homemaker. She was a member of the Christian and Missionary Alliance Church in Greenville and loved flowers.
In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her husband Ralph E. Miller whom she married on April 11, 1932; sisters, Lydia Hoffman, Alva Disher, Florence Schlosser and Mary Ellen Schlosser; brothers, William, Elmer, Hugh, Everitt, Kenneth, Harold and Russell Schlosser.
She is survived by her son and daughter in law, Rev. Lowell E. and Joyce Miller of Greenville, Ohio; grandchildren, Darolyn (Mark) Peterson, Eugene (Gail) Miller and Joel (Sallie) Miller; great grandchildren, Jennifer (Matt) Polley, Tyler Peterson, Caleb Peterson, Amy Miller, Matthew Nash and Bradley Nash; great great grandchildren, Madison and Logan Polley; sisters in law, Edna Schlosser of Greenville, Ohio and Noma Schlosser of Pitsburg, Ohio; 27 nieces and nephews as well as several great nieces and nephews.
There will be a service held on Saturday, October 24, 2009 at 2:00 PM at the Christian and Missionary Alliance Church, 306 Devor Rd., Greenville, Ohio, with Pastor Doug Klinsing officiating. Burial will follow in the Harris Creek Cemetery, Bradford, Ohio. Family will receive friends from 12:30 – 2:00 PM at the church on Saturday. Arrangements are under the direction of Zechar Bailey Funeral Home, Greenville, Ohio.
Memorial contributions can be made to the Christian and Missionary Alliance Church. Condolence for the family may be sent to www.zecharbailey.com.
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