John W. Noggle, 95, of Economy, Indiana, passed away peacefully on February 23, 2014 at Rose Bud Village in Richmond, Indiana. John was born on July 18, 1918 in Darke County, Ohio to the late William D. and Susie A. (Brandenburg) Noggle.
John worked at Belden as a machine operator during his life. He enjoyed gardening, mushroom hunting and carpentry. John served our country faithfully in the United States Army as a staff sergeant where he was honorably discharged.
In addition to his parents, John is preceded in death by his wife, Ruth (Fort) Noggle, a brother and a sister.
A private graveside service was held in Greenmound Cemetery on Tuesday, February 25, 2014 with the Rev. Eric Fee officiating. Family request memorial contributions be made, Reid Hospice in Richmond Indiana in honor of John.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.braundpope.com. Services entrusted to Braund Pope Funeral Home in New Madison.
Wednesday, February 26, 2014
Margery (Bennett) Banks (February 22, 2014)
Margery (Bennett) Banks, age 97, of Grand Blanc, Michigan and formerly of Yorkshire, Ohio, passed away on Saturday, February 22, 2014 at 7:25 AM at Gentiva Hospice in Flint, Michigan. She was born on July 14, 1916 in Mercer County, Ohio, to the late Vermont H. & Laura V. (Monroe) Bennett.
She is survived by her sons and daughters in law, John & Linda Banks of Fenton, MI and Fred & Janet Banks of Versailles; grandchildren, Eric (Lois Wilson) Banks, Joyce (Fred Gilmore) Banks, Kimberly (Steve) Wilcox and Kevin (Mia) Banks; great grandchildren, Leah, Elisa, Joshua Wilcox, Sullivan & Everett Gilmore and Samuel Banks; sister, Helen Stemm of Springfield, Ohio; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her husband, Harry Banks; sisters, Ruth Birt and Lucile Birt Pattison and brothers, Glenn & Dwight Bennett.
Margery was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Willowdell. She was a housewife as well as worked at the Post Office in Yorkshire.
There will be a service held on Friday, February 28, 2014 at 10:30 AM at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 9464 Foote Rd., (Willowdell) Yorkshire, Ohio, with Pastor Laura Shreffler officiating. Burial will follow in the Willowdell Cemetery. Family will receive friends on Thursday, February 27, 2014 from 5-8 PM at Bailey Zechar Funeral Home, Versailles, Ohio, as well as from 10:00-10:30 at church on Friday.
It is the wishes of the family that in lieu of flowers memorial contributions to St. Paul Lutheran Church. Condolences for the family may be expressed through www.zecharbailey.com
She is survived by her sons and daughters in law, John & Linda Banks of Fenton, MI and Fred & Janet Banks of Versailles; grandchildren, Eric (Lois Wilson) Banks, Joyce (Fred Gilmore) Banks, Kimberly (Steve) Wilcox and Kevin (Mia) Banks; great grandchildren, Leah, Elisa, Joshua Wilcox, Sullivan & Everett Gilmore and Samuel Banks; sister, Helen Stemm of Springfield, Ohio; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her husband, Harry Banks; sisters, Ruth Birt and Lucile Birt Pattison and brothers, Glenn & Dwight Bennett.
Margery was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Willowdell. She was a housewife as well as worked at the Post Office in Yorkshire.
There will be a service held on Friday, February 28, 2014 at 10:30 AM at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 9464 Foote Rd., (Willowdell) Yorkshire, Ohio, with Pastor Laura Shreffler officiating. Burial will follow in the Willowdell Cemetery. Family will receive friends on Thursday, February 27, 2014 from 5-8 PM at Bailey Zechar Funeral Home, Versailles, Ohio, as well as from 10:00-10:30 at church on Friday.
It is the wishes of the family that in lieu of flowers memorial contributions to St. Paul Lutheran Church. Condolences for the family may be expressed through www.zecharbailey.com
James B. Shiverdecker (February 23, 2014)
James B. Shiverdecker, 80, of Greenville, passed away Sunday morning, February 23, 2014, at the Brethren Retirement Community in Greenville.
He was born October 2, 1933 in Greenville, son of the late Charles and Nellie (Henkaline) Shiverdecker. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his brother and sister-in-law, Thurman and Imogene Shiverdecker.
Jim had served his Lord in many capacities. He was retired from Hobart/Whirlpool where he had worked for 42 years. He was a member of the Greenville Church of the Nazarene, a veteran of the US Army, and his favorite lifetime hobby of fishing.
He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Marlene (Swallow) Shiverdecker, whom he married March 2, 1952; children, Bevin (Donna) Shiverdecker of Mt. Vernon, OH, Melina (Larry) Eberst of Greenville, and Joel (Julie) Shiverdecker of Indian Trail, NC; grandchildren, Kelsi (Tim) Tomayko, Kelly Shiverdecker, Adam Shiverdecker, and a step granddaughter, Chris (Paul) Nehring.
Private services with full military honors by the Greenville Veterans Honor Guard will be held at a later date with burial to follow in the Brock Cemetery.
There will be no public visitation. The family requests that memorial contributions be given to the Greenville Church of the Nazarene.
Condolences may be left for the family at www.oliverfloyd.com
He was born October 2, 1933 in Greenville, son of the late Charles and Nellie (Henkaline) Shiverdecker. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his brother and sister-in-law, Thurman and Imogene Shiverdecker.
Jim had served his Lord in many capacities. He was retired from Hobart/Whirlpool where he had worked for 42 years. He was a member of the Greenville Church of the Nazarene, a veteran of the US Army, and his favorite lifetime hobby of fishing.
He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Marlene (Swallow) Shiverdecker, whom he married March 2, 1952; children, Bevin (Donna) Shiverdecker of Mt. Vernon, OH, Melina (Larry) Eberst of Greenville, and Joel (Julie) Shiverdecker of Indian Trail, NC; grandchildren, Kelsi (Tim) Tomayko, Kelly Shiverdecker, Adam Shiverdecker, and a step granddaughter, Chris (Paul) Nehring.
Private services with full military honors by the Greenville Veterans Honor Guard will be held at a later date with burial to follow in the Brock Cemetery.
There will be no public visitation. The family requests that memorial contributions be given to the Greenville Church of the Nazarene.
Condolences may be left for the family at www.oliverfloyd.com
Frank Hugh Rust (February 22, 2014)
Frank Hugh Rust, age 66, of Troy, Ohio passed away unexpectedly Saturday, February 22, 2014.
He was born in New Castle, Indiana on March 27, 1947. He was the son of the late Doris L. Rust and Norman G. Rust. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother Larry Rust, of Huntington, Indiana.
Frank is survived by his wife of 13 years, Jan (Sluterbeck) Rust, brother Garry Rust (Debi) of Carolina Beach, NC and sister Judy Gibson (Jim) of Indianapolis, Indiana. Daughter Heather Stephens (Chuck), stepdaughters Misty McCabe, Sidney, Ohio, Kelly Rutherford (Chris) of Nicholasville, Kentucky and Angie Chronister (Kirt) of Tipp City, Ohio, nephews Ben and Simeon Rust and Bryan Heath Rust, grandchildren Mackenzie & Cierra Stephens, Cora Hernandez, Cameron and Sabrina Rutherford and Ben and Maddie Chronister and numerous
other relatives and friends.
Frank graduated from New Castle High School in 1965 and attended Valparaiso University on a football scholarship, completing his degree in business at Glenville College in 1985.
Frank was a member of the Greenville Elks Lodge and a proud member of the PGA of America.
He was currently club pro at Cassell Hills Golf Course in Vandalia, Ohio and girls’ golf coach at Vandalia Butler High School for the past 4 years. Previously, Frank also coached girls’ golf for 8 years at Greenville High School and was employed at Greenville Country Club as an assistant pro. Frank dedicated his life to his passion for golf and the love of the game.
A Memorial service will be held on Friday February 28, 2014 at 11 AM at Zechar Bailey Funeral Home, Greenville, Ohio With Rev. Eric Fee officiating. Family will receive friends from 5-7 pm Thursday, February 27, 2014 at Zechar Bailey Funeral Home in Greenville, Ohio and for 1 hour prior to Services on Friday at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Hospice of Miami County or to the Vandalia Butler Girls Golf program.
Condolences for the family may be expressed through www.zecharbailey.com
He was born in New Castle, Indiana on March 27, 1947. He was the son of the late Doris L. Rust and Norman G. Rust. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother Larry Rust, of Huntington, Indiana.
Frank is survived by his wife of 13 years, Jan (Sluterbeck) Rust, brother Garry Rust (Debi) of Carolina Beach, NC and sister Judy Gibson (Jim) of Indianapolis, Indiana. Daughter Heather Stephens (Chuck), stepdaughters Misty McCabe, Sidney, Ohio, Kelly Rutherford (Chris) of Nicholasville, Kentucky and Angie Chronister (Kirt) of Tipp City, Ohio, nephews Ben and Simeon Rust and Bryan Heath Rust, grandchildren Mackenzie & Cierra Stephens, Cora Hernandez, Cameron and Sabrina Rutherford and Ben and Maddie Chronister and numerous
other relatives and friends.
Frank graduated from New Castle High School in 1965 and attended Valparaiso University on a football scholarship, completing his degree in business at Glenville College in 1985.
Frank was a member of the Greenville Elks Lodge and a proud member of the PGA of America.
He was currently club pro at Cassell Hills Golf Course in Vandalia, Ohio and girls’ golf coach at Vandalia Butler High School for the past 4 years. Previously, Frank also coached girls’ golf for 8 years at Greenville High School and was employed at Greenville Country Club as an assistant pro. Frank dedicated his life to his passion for golf and the love of the game.
A Memorial service will be held on Friday February 28, 2014 at 11 AM at Zechar Bailey Funeral Home, Greenville, Ohio With Rev. Eric Fee officiating. Family will receive friends from 5-7 pm Thursday, February 27, 2014 at Zechar Bailey Funeral Home in Greenville, Ohio and for 1 hour prior to Services on Friday at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Hospice of Miami County or to the Vandalia Butler Girls Golf program.
Condolences for the family may be expressed through www.zecharbailey.com
Keith Bryan Kesselring (February 18, 2014)
Keith Bryan Kesselring, age 55 of Greenville, Ohio and formerly of Bradenton, Florida went to be with the Lord at 11:43 P.M. Tuesday February 18, 2014 in the State of the Heart Hospice Care Center Greenville, Ohio. He was born September 21, 1958 in Covington, Kentucky, son of Thomas (Gladys Bowman) Kesselring of Greenville and the late Mildred (Havens) Kesselring.
He was a 1976 graduate of Greenville High School where he loved playing football. He also had a love for fishing. Keith was the former owner and operator of Kesselring Construction in Bradenton, Florida and had worked for several Ohio companies.
In addition to his father, Keith is survived by his children, Dalton Thomas Kesselring and Karly Renee Kesselring both living with their mother in Bradenton, Florida; sisters Kathleen (John) Schmidt of Greenville, Ohio and Deborah (Dave) Griebel of Westland, Michigan; sister in law Patti (Greg) Whitsett; nieces and nephews Dawn (William) Powell, Melissa (Mark) Frasier, Corey (Kristen) Schmidt, Jeffery (Lindsay) Kesselring, Allison (Vince) Saulnier, 8 great nieces and nephews, uncles, aunts and numerous cousins
In addition to his mother, Keith was preceded in death by his brother Daniel Kesselring; brother in law Richard Yelinek and nephew Thomas Yelinek.
A Memorial Service will be held 2:00 P.M. Saturday March 1, 2014 in the Zechar Bailey Funeral Home Greenville, Ohio with Rev. George Hughes officiating. The family will receive friends on Saturday from 1:00 P.M. until time of the service in the funeral home.
It is the wishes of the family that Memorial Contributions be given to the State of the Heart Hospice of Darke County.
Condolences for the family expressed through---www.zecharbailey.com
He was a 1976 graduate of Greenville High School where he loved playing football. He also had a love for fishing. Keith was the former owner and operator of Kesselring Construction in Bradenton, Florida and had worked for several Ohio companies.
In addition to his father, Keith is survived by his children, Dalton Thomas Kesselring and Karly Renee Kesselring both living with their mother in Bradenton, Florida; sisters Kathleen (John) Schmidt of Greenville, Ohio and Deborah (Dave) Griebel of Westland, Michigan; sister in law Patti (Greg) Whitsett; nieces and nephews Dawn (William) Powell, Melissa (Mark) Frasier, Corey (Kristen) Schmidt, Jeffery (Lindsay) Kesselring, Allison (Vince) Saulnier, 8 great nieces and nephews, uncles, aunts and numerous cousins
In addition to his mother, Keith was preceded in death by his brother Daniel Kesselring; brother in law Richard Yelinek and nephew Thomas Yelinek.
A Memorial Service will be held 2:00 P.M. Saturday March 1, 2014 in the Zechar Bailey Funeral Home Greenville, Ohio with Rev. George Hughes officiating. The family will receive friends on Saturday from 1:00 P.M. until time of the service in the funeral home.
It is the wishes of the family that Memorial Contributions be given to the State of the Heart Hospice of Darke County.
Condolences for the family expressed through---www.zecharbailey.com
Larry Steven Teaford (February 20, 2014)
Larry Steven Teaford, age 78 of Largo, Florida and formerly of Greenville, Ohio passed away on Thursday February 20, 2014 at his residence. He was born June 6, 1935 in Greenville, Ohio the son of the late EJ Lane & Ruth Maurine (Swank) Teaford.
Services will be held on Thursday February 27, 2014 at 10:30 AM at Zechar Bailey Funeral Home, Greenville, Ohio with Pastor Tony Price officiating. Burial will follow in Greenville Cemetery. There will be no visitation. Arrangements are being handled by Zechar Bailey Funeral Home, Greenville, Ohio.
Condolences for the family may be expressed through www.zecharbailey.com
Services will be held on Thursday February 27, 2014 at 10:30 AM at Zechar Bailey Funeral Home, Greenville, Ohio with Pastor Tony Price officiating. Burial will follow in Greenville Cemetery. There will be no visitation. Arrangements are being handled by Zechar Bailey Funeral Home, Greenville, Ohio.
Condolences for the family may be expressed through www.zecharbailey.com
Friday, February 21, 2014
Robert F. “Bob” Voigt (February 18, 2014)
Robert F. “Bob” Voigt, of Greenville, passed away late Tuesday evening, February 18, 2014 at the Lakeland Regional Medical Center in Lakeland, FL after a two year battle with Myelo Fibrosis and kidney failure.
He retired from Fram Corporation after 43 years, many of those years as a welding fabricator. He was especially proud of being named on a US Patent for developing a method for introducing PTFE into a spin-on filter. He had also operated Voigt Welding. In his retirement years he enjoyed helping Bill Roll at auctions. He held a private pilot license, and enjoyed riding his recumbent bicycle on the rail trails and playing golf in Florida.
Bob had grown up in Ansonia and was a member of the Ansonia Class of 1960 graduating class.
He was a member of the Ft. Jefferson United Methodist church, the Greenville Elk’s Lodge, and the Darke County Fish and Game Club.
He leaves to mourn, his wife of 50 years, Carol (Flory) Voigt; two children, Janelle (Voigt) Cross and husband Steve Cross of Greenville, and son, Robert Ernest Voigt and Elizabeth Trocheck of Lakeland, FL; a brother, Charles Voigt of Celina; a sister, Connie (Voigt) Boyd and husband Marvin Boyd of Greenville; his mother-in-law, Audrey Flory of Greenville; grandchildren, Joe Cross, Sam Cross, Connor Voigt, and Bradley and Valerie Trocheck; brothers-and sisters-in-laws, Jim and Nancy Doseck, and Larry and Connie Flory all of Greenville; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Preceding him death were his parents, Ernest H. and Ethel Pauline (Harlan) Voigt, and his father-in-law, Russell Flory.
Services will be held at 1 p.m., Tuesday, February 25, at the Oliver-Floyd Funeral Home in Greenville with Pastor Doug Baker officiating. Burial will follow in the Oak Grove Cemetery near Ft. Jefferson.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home Monday from 4-7 p.m. The family requests in lieu of flowers donation checks be made out to Kidney Foundation in sent in care of Lakeland Carefree RV Resort, 900 Old Combee Rd., Lakeland, FL 33805
Condolences may be left for the family at www.oliverfloyd.com
He retired from Fram Corporation after 43 years, many of those years as a welding fabricator. He was especially proud of being named on a US Patent for developing a method for introducing PTFE into a spin-on filter. He had also operated Voigt Welding. In his retirement years he enjoyed helping Bill Roll at auctions. He held a private pilot license, and enjoyed riding his recumbent bicycle on the rail trails and playing golf in Florida.
Bob had grown up in Ansonia and was a member of the Ansonia Class of 1960 graduating class.
He was a member of the Ft. Jefferson United Methodist church, the Greenville Elk’s Lodge, and the Darke County Fish and Game Club.
He leaves to mourn, his wife of 50 years, Carol (Flory) Voigt; two children, Janelle (Voigt) Cross and husband Steve Cross of Greenville, and son, Robert Ernest Voigt and Elizabeth Trocheck of Lakeland, FL; a brother, Charles Voigt of Celina; a sister, Connie (Voigt) Boyd and husband Marvin Boyd of Greenville; his mother-in-law, Audrey Flory of Greenville; grandchildren, Joe Cross, Sam Cross, Connor Voigt, and Bradley and Valerie Trocheck; brothers-and sisters-in-laws, Jim and Nancy Doseck, and Larry and Connie Flory all of Greenville; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Preceding him death were his parents, Ernest H. and Ethel Pauline (Harlan) Voigt, and his father-in-law, Russell Flory.
Services will be held at 1 p.m., Tuesday, February 25, at the Oliver-Floyd Funeral Home in Greenville with Pastor Doug Baker officiating. Burial will follow in the Oak Grove Cemetery near Ft. Jefferson.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home Monday from 4-7 p.m. The family requests in lieu of flowers donation checks be made out to Kidney Foundation in sent in care of Lakeland Carefree RV Resort, 900 Old Combee Rd., Lakeland, FL 33805
Condolences may be left for the family at www.oliverfloyd.com
Jack L. Greer II (February 14, 2014)
Jack L. Greer II age 52, of Hollansburg, Ohio passed away on Friday, February 14, 2014 at his residence. Jack was born May 14, 1961 in Anchorage, Alaska to the late Jack L. & Jane M. (Richardson) Greer.
Jack is survived by his son & daughter-in-law, Tyler Scott & Paige Greer of Hollansburg, Ohio; grandchildren, Emma Jade Greer and Chloe Elizabeth Greer; and Aunts, Jill & Jim Riegle of Greenville, Ohio and Dixie & Paul Robbins of New Madison, Ohio.
The family will receive friends on Wednesday, February 26, 2014 from 6:00 to 8:00 at Zechar Bailey Funeral Home in Greenville, Ohio. A graveside service will be at the convenience of the family in Palestine Cemetery in Palestine, Ohio. Condolences for the family may be expressed through www.zecharbailey.com
Jack is survived by his son & daughter-in-law, Tyler Scott & Paige Greer of Hollansburg, Ohio; grandchildren, Emma Jade Greer and Chloe Elizabeth Greer; and Aunts, Jill & Jim Riegle of Greenville, Ohio and Dixie & Paul Robbins of New Madison, Ohio.
The family will receive friends on Wednesday, February 26, 2014 from 6:00 to 8:00 at Zechar Bailey Funeral Home in Greenville, Ohio. A graveside service will be at the convenience of the family in Palestine Cemetery in Palestine, Ohio. Condolences for the family may be expressed through www.zecharbailey.com
Tim King (February 17, 2014)
Tim King, age 47, Crete, IL, passed away on Monday, February 17, 2014 at 9:19 PM at his residence. He was born on April 17, 1966 in Greenville, Ohio, to Pat & Donna (Puterbaugh) King of Greenville, Ohio.
In addition to his parents he is survived by his sisters and brother in law, Brenda (Jay) Chrisman of Arcanum, Ohio, and Judy (Jerry Hinshaw) King of Arcanum, Ohio; nieces and nephews, Tailor, Lucas and Colby Chrisman and Jessica Hinshaw; and grandmother, Jewell Puterbaugh of Arcanum, Ohio.
Tim worked as an electrical engineer for Robertson Worldwide in Blue Island, IL.
There will be a service held on Monday, February 24, 2014 at 10:00 AM at Zechar Bailey Funeral Home, Greenville, Ohio, with Pastor John Gilmore officiating. Burial will follow in Newcomer Cemetery, Darke County, Ohio. Family will receive friends on Sunday, February 23, 2014 from 2-4 PM at the funeral home.
It is the wishes of the family that memorial contributions be given to the family. Condolences for the family may be expressed through www.zecharbailey.com
In addition to his parents he is survived by his sisters and brother in law, Brenda (Jay) Chrisman of Arcanum, Ohio, and Judy (Jerry Hinshaw) King of Arcanum, Ohio; nieces and nephews, Tailor, Lucas and Colby Chrisman and Jessica Hinshaw; and grandmother, Jewell Puterbaugh of Arcanum, Ohio.
Tim worked as an electrical engineer for Robertson Worldwide in Blue Island, IL.
There will be a service held on Monday, February 24, 2014 at 10:00 AM at Zechar Bailey Funeral Home, Greenville, Ohio, with Pastor John Gilmore officiating. Burial will follow in Newcomer Cemetery, Darke County, Ohio. Family will receive friends on Sunday, February 23, 2014 from 2-4 PM at the funeral home.
It is the wishes of the family that memorial contributions be given to the family. Condolences for the family may be expressed through www.zecharbailey.com
Richard A. Gragorace (February 18, 2014)
Richard A. Gragorace, age 49 of Greenville, Ohio passed away on Tuesday February 18, 2014 at 7:45 PM at the State of The Heart Hospice Care Center, Greenville, Ohio. He was born April 13, 1964 in Youngstown, Ohio the son of the late Joseph & Mary (Mauerman) Gragorace.
He is preceded in death by his parents; son: Joseph Thomas Gragorace; brothers: Robert, Donald, John, Frank, & Kenneth Gragorace; nephew: Vincent Anthony Gragorace.
He is survived by his sons & daughter in law: Richard A. & Heather Gragorace Jr. of Greenville, Frank Michael Gragorace of Greenville; grandson: Michael; brothers & sisters in law: Anthony & Kim Gragorace of Greenville, Joseph & Darlene Gragorace of Struthers, Ohio; sisters in law: Kathy Gragorace of Greenville, Patty Gragorace of Struthers, Ohio, Eulalie Gragorace of Greenville, & Susan Gragorace of Greenville; numerous nieces, nephews, aunts & cousins.
Services will be held on Monday February 24, 2014 at 2:00 PM at Zechar Bailey Funeral Home, Greenville, Ohio with Rev. Dr. Jeff Harper officiating. Family will receive friends from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM on Sunday February 23, 2014 at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be given to Cancer Association of Darke County of State of the Heart Hospice.
Condolences for the family may be expressed through www.zecharbailey.com
He is preceded in death by his parents; son: Joseph Thomas Gragorace; brothers: Robert, Donald, John, Frank, & Kenneth Gragorace; nephew: Vincent Anthony Gragorace.
He is survived by his sons & daughter in law: Richard A. & Heather Gragorace Jr. of Greenville, Frank Michael Gragorace of Greenville; grandson: Michael; brothers & sisters in law: Anthony & Kim Gragorace of Greenville, Joseph & Darlene Gragorace of Struthers, Ohio; sisters in law: Kathy Gragorace of Greenville, Patty Gragorace of Struthers, Ohio, Eulalie Gragorace of Greenville, & Susan Gragorace of Greenville; numerous nieces, nephews, aunts & cousins.
Services will be held on Monday February 24, 2014 at 2:00 PM at Zechar Bailey Funeral Home, Greenville, Ohio with Rev. Dr. Jeff Harper officiating. Family will receive friends from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM on Sunday February 23, 2014 at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be given to Cancer Association of Darke County of State of the Heart Hospice.
Condolences for the family may be expressed through www.zecharbailey.com
Peggy Ruth (Case) Hipshire (February 19, 2014)
Peggy Ruth (Case) Hipshire, 77 of Union City, OH went home to be with the Lord Wednesday, February 19, 2014 at the Rest Haven Nursing home in Greenville, OH.
Peggy was born in Byington, TN on February 4th, 1937, a daughter of the late Clarence and Reba (Stephens) Case.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 61 years, John E. Hipshire, two brothers, Sam and Clarence Case Jr., a sister, Bertha Eldridge and two granddaughters, Jamie (Hipshire) Johnston and Casey Hipshire.
She left behind a sister, Anna Lee (Case) Carpenter of Knoxville, TN, 7 children, Johnny "Alvin" (Pam) Hipshire, Pamela (Ben) Lux, Clarence (Nancy) Hipshire, Adina Hipshire, Laura (the late David) Bartlett, Joe (Elsie) Hipshire and Jeff (the late Ingrid) Hipshire. She was also blessed with 21 grandchildren, several great grandchildren and 1 great, great grandson.
Peggy spent her years as a loving wife, mother and friend to all who knew her. She raised 4 strong sons and 3 beautiful daughters and was very active in all of her grandchildren’s lives.
Friends are invited to call Sunday, February 23, from 2 PM to 4 PM at the Oliver-Floyd Funeral Home at 1000 N. Broadway, Greenville, OH 45331.
Funeral services will be held at 11 AM, Monday, February 24, 2014 at the funeral home with Pastor Gary Boggs officiating. Burial will follow in the Greenville Cemetery.
Memorials may be given to the family in care of the funeral home.
Condolences may be left for the family at www.oliverfloyd.com
Peggy was born in Byington, TN on February 4th, 1937, a daughter of the late Clarence and Reba (Stephens) Case.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 61 years, John E. Hipshire, two brothers, Sam and Clarence Case Jr., a sister, Bertha Eldridge and two granddaughters, Jamie (Hipshire) Johnston and Casey Hipshire.
She left behind a sister, Anna Lee (Case) Carpenter of Knoxville, TN, 7 children, Johnny "Alvin" (Pam) Hipshire, Pamela (Ben) Lux, Clarence (Nancy) Hipshire, Adina Hipshire, Laura (the late David) Bartlett, Joe (Elsie) Hipshire and Jeff (the late Ingrid) Hipshire. She was also blessed with 21 grandchildren, several great grandchildren and 1 great, great grandson.
Peggy spent her years as a loving wife, mother and friend to all who knew her. She raised 4 strong sons and 3 beautiful daughters and was very active in all of her grandchildren’s lives.
Friends are invited to call Sunday, February 23, from 2 PM to 4 PM at the Oliver-Floyd Funeral Home at 1000 N. Broadway, Greenville, OH 45331.
Funeral services will be held at 11 AM, Monday, February 24, 2014 at the funeral home with Pastor Gary Boggs officiating. Burial will follow in the Greenville Cemetery.
Memorials may be given to the family in care of the funeral home.
Condolences may be left for the family at www.oliverfloyd.com
Wednesday, February 19, 2014
Donald A. Pouder (February 17, 2014)
Donald A. Pouder age 87, of Union City, Ohio passed away at 5:08 P.M. on Monday, February 17, 2014 at State of the Heart Hospice Care Center in Greenville. Donald was born June 1, 1926 in Union City, Ohio to the late Jacob Murray & Edith (Harmeson) Pouder.
Donald is survived by a son, Mike Pouder of Union City, Ohio and special friend of the family, Margaret Mote of Union City, Indiana; daughter & son-in-law, Karen & Randy Abel of Union City, Ohio; grandchildren, Elizabeth & Ryan Benroth of South Carolina, Joshua Abel of Union City, Ohio, Jacob Abel of Union City, Ohio, Abby Abel of Union City, Ohio and Staci Kohn of Union City, Ohio; great-grandchildren, Annabelle and Logan; brother, Chester Pouder of Union City, Ohio; sister, Bernettia Kester of Union City, Indiana; and numerous nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, Donald is also preceded in death by his wife, Velma G. (Martin) Pouder on January 25, 2006 whom he married December 25, 1949; son, Jeff Pouder; infant daughter, Joyce Elaine Pouder; and brother, Gerald M. Pouder.
Donald was a life long farmer. He was a member of Hillgrove Federated Church.
A funeral service will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Saturday, February 22, 2014 at Zechar Bailey Funeral Home in Greenville with Rev. Scott Trittschuh officiating. Burial will follow in Greenville Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Friday from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. and Saturday from 1:00 to 2:00 P.M. at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to State of the Heart Hospice or Hillgrove Federated Church. Condolences for the family may be expressed through www.zecharbailey.com
Donald is survived by a son, Mike Pouder of Union City, Ohio and special friend of the family, Margaret Mote of Union City, Indiana; daughter & son-in-law, Karen & Randy Abel of Union City, Ohio; grandchildren, Elizabeth & Ryan Benroth of South Carolina, Joshua Abel of Union City, Ohio, Jacob Abel of Union City, Ohio, Abby Abel of Union City, Ohio and Staci Kohn of Union City, Ohio; great-grandchildren, Annabelle and Logan; brother, Chester Pouder of Union City, Ohio; sister, Bernettia Kester of Union City, Indiana; and numerous nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, Donald is also preceded in death by his wife, Velma G. (Martin) Pouder on January 25, 2006 whom he married December 25, 1949; son, Jeff Pouder; infant daughter, Joyce Elaine Pouder; and brother, Gerald M. Pouder.
Donald was a life long farmer. He was a member of Hillgrove Federated Church.
A funeral service will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Saturday, February 22, 2014 at Zechar Bailey Funeral Home in Greenville with Rev. Scott Trittschuh officiating. Burial will follow in Greenville Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Friday from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. and Saturday from 1:00 to 2:00 P.M. at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to State of the Heart Hospice or Hillgrove Federated Church. Condolences for the family may be expressed through www.zecharbailey.com
William "Bill" L. Sloboda (February 11, 2014)
William "Bill" L. Sloboda, 73, of Greenville, passed away peacefully on February 11, 2014 at State of the Heart Hospice Unit in Greenville. Bill was born on June 1, 1940 in Dayton, Ohio to the late Louis and Elizabeth (Buck) Sloboda.
Bill retired from General Motors in 1991 and after retirement he went to work for Smedley's in the sales department. He had a degree in Sociology and Business Administration from Wright State University. Bill was a member of the SASS (Single Action Shooting Society), St. Mary's Catholic Church and was a Kentucky Colonial. He loved to hunt, Fish, spend time house boating and spending time with family.
In addition to his parents, Bill is preceded in death by his first wife, Sherri Sloboda in January of 1993 and his son, Steve Sloboda in February 2000.
Bill is survived by his wife Pam (Conover) Sloboda; daughters, Tracie and Chuck Parsons of Indianapolis, Indiana and Sue and Nathan Smith of Atlanta Georgia; grandchildren, Alexis Parsons, Adam and Courtney Summers, Kevin Summers, Matthew Sloboda, Magan SlobodaLauren Schatsley, Yannick Smith and Nathan Smith Jr.; a sister, Gail and John Robinson of Clayton, Ohio.
A celebration of life open house will be held on March 2, 2014 from 2-4 pm at Chappys, Bar and Grille, 2733 W Alex Bell Rd, Moraine, OH 45459. Also a graveside service on March 14, 2014 at 2 PM in Shiloh Park Cemetery, Dayton, Ohio. Family request memorial contributions be given to State of the Heart Hospice in memory of Bill.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.braundpope.com. Services entrusted to Braund Pope Funeral Home in New Madison.
Bill retired from General Motors in 1991 and after retirement he went to work for Smedley's in the sales department. He had a degree in Sociology and Business Administration from Wright State University. Bill was a member of the SASS (Single Action Shooting Society), St. Mary's Catholic Church and was a Kentucky Colonial. He loved to hunt, Fish, spend time house boating and spending time with family.
In addition to his parents, Bill is preceded in death by his first wife, Sherri Sloboda in January of 1993 and his son, Steve Sloboda in February 2000.
Bill is survived by his wife Pam (Conover) Sloboda; daughters, Tracie and Chuck Parsons of Indianapolis, Indiana and Sue and Nathan Smith of Atlanta Georgia; grandchildren, Alexis Parsons, Adam and Courtney Summers, Kevin Summers, Matthew Sloboda, Magan SlobodaLauren Schatsley, Yannick Smith and Nathan Smith Jr.; a sister, Gail and John Robinson of Clayton, Ohio.
A celebration of life open house will be held on March 2, 2014 from 2-4 pm at Chappys, Bar and Grille, 2733 W Alex Bell Rd, Moraine, OH 45459. Also a graveside service on March 14, 2014 at 2 PM in Shiloh Park Cemetery, Dayton, Ohio. Family request memorial contributions be given to State of the Heart Hospice in memory of Bill.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.braundpope.com. Services entrusted to Braund Pope Funeral Home in New Madison.
Ruby V. Young (February 17, 2014)
Ruby V. Young, age 99 of Greenville, Ohio passed away on Monday February 17, 2014 at 12:30 PM at Rest Haven Nursing Home, Greenville, Ohio. She was born March 27, 1914 in Red River, Ohio the daughter of the late John Earl & Daisy Amanda (Wion) Fenstermaker. She worked as a Nurses Aid at the Greenville Hospital for 20 years retiring in 1984. She was a member of First United Methodist Church; Greenville Area Senior Citizens.
She is preceded in death by her parents; husband: James Young; grandson: Shawn Dohme; brothers: Lawrence, Doyle, & John Fenstermaker; sisters: Iona Anthony, Lucille Baker.
She is survived by her children & spouses: Lois Schuh of Greenville, Carol & Dennis Forte of Greenville, & Galen & Shirley Dohme of Union City, Ohio; 7 grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren; & numerous nieces & nephews.
Services will be held on Saturday February 22, 2014 at 10:00 AM at Zechar Bailey Funeral Home, Greenville, Ohio with Pastor Angela Meeks officiating. Burial will follow in Greenville Cemetery. Family will receive friends from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Friday February 21, 2014 at the funeral home.
Condolences for the family may be expressed through www.zecharbailey.com
She is preceded in death by her parents; husband: James Young; grandson: Shawn Dohme; brothers: Lawrence, Doyle, & John Fenstermaker; sisters: Iona Anthony, Lucille Baker.
She is survived by her children & spouses: Lois Schuh of Greenville, Carol & Dennis Forte of Greenville, & Galen & Shirley Dohme of Union City, Ohio; 7 grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren; & numerous nieces & nephews.
Services will be held on Saturday February 22, 2014 at 10:00 AM at Zechar Bailey Funeral Home, Greenville, Ohio with Pastor Angela Meeks officiating. Burial will follow in Greenville Cemetery. Family will receive friends from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Friday February 21, 2014 at the funeral home.
Condolences for the family may be expressed through www.zecharbailey.com
Patricia Lavonne (Krick) “Wetzel” Good (February 17, 2014)
Patricia Lavonne (Krick) “Wetzel” Good, age 85 passed away peacefully at home among family and friends on Monday February 17, 2014. She was born August 7, 1928 to the late Walter E. and Lula B. (Wilkey) Krick.
She was also preceded in death by her husband William F. “Fred” Wetzel November 11, 1962 and husband Wesley J. “Jim” Good on April 17, 1986.
Lavonne was a Corning Retiree and a faithful member of the First United Methodist Church, V.F.W. Ladies Auxiliary, American Legion Ladies Auxiliary, the Women of the Moose all of Greenville and participated in various bridge clubs.
Lavonne will always be remembered as a loving and cheerful wife, mother, grandmother and friend to those who knew her.
Lavonne is survived by Doyle L. Mills, to whom she was married in the face of God on November 26, 1997; a son Douglas A. (Annette) Wetzel of Owensboro, Kentucky; step children Michael R. (Bonnie) Good of Greenville; Melinda L. Weaver of Colon, Michigan; Mark A. (Denise) Good of Greenville; Scott L. (Janice) Mills of Greenville and Vicki (John) Serna of Greenfield, Indiana. Granddaughters Langley Wetzel and Larkin Wetzel; step grandchildren Brian (Barbara Arnold) Good, Jason (Melissa) Good, Nathan (Cala) Weaver, Jody (Tyler) Stump, Janelle (Keith) Koverman, Tina (Bill) Van Bebber, Mark Alexander, Laurie Alexander, Kevin (Leslie) Alexander, Steve (Matohya Sowry) Mills, and Ann (Johnny Fults) Mills; her sister and best friend Janice (Lowell “Bud”) House of Greenville as well as numerous great grandchildren, nieces, nephews and friends.
Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 P.M. Friday February 21, 2014 in the First United Methodist Church 202 West Fourth Street Greenville, Ohio with Pastor Angela Meeks officiating. Burial will follow in the Oak Grove Cemetery Ft. Jefferson, Ohio. The family will receive friends on Thursday from 5:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. in the Zechar Bailey Funeral Home Greenville, Ohio and on Friday 1 hour prior to the services in the church.
It is the wishes of the family that Memorial Contributions be given to the Darke County Animal Shelter, 5066 County Home Road Greenville, Ohio, 45331.
Condolences for the family expressed through---www.zecharbailey.com
She was also preceded in death by her husband William F. “Fred” Wetzel November 11, 1962 and husband Wesley J. “Jim” Good on April 17, 1986.
Lavonne was a Corning Retiree and a faithful member of the First United Methodist Church, V.F.W. Ladies Auxiliary, American Legion Ladies Auxiliary, the Women of the Moose all of Greenville and participated in various bridge clubs.
Lavonne will always be remembered as a loving and cheerful wife, mother, grandmother and friend to those who knew her.
Lavonne is survived by Doyle L. Mills, to whom she was married in the face of God on November 26, 1997; a son Douglas A. (Annette) Wetzel of Owensboro, Kentucky; step children Michael R. (Bonnie) Good of Greenville; Melinda L. Weaver of Colon, Michigan; Mark A. (Denise) Good of Greenville; Scott L. (Janice) Mills of Greenville and Vicki (John) Serna of Greenfield, Indiana. Granddaughters Langley Wetzel and Larkin Wetzel; step grandchildren Brian (Barbara Arnold) Good, Jason (Melissa) Good, Nathan (Cala) Weaver, Jody (Tyler) Stump, Janelle (Keith) Koverman, Tina (Bill) Van Bebber, Mark Alexander, Laurie Alexander, Kevin (Leslie) Alexander, Steve (Matohya Sowry) Mills, and Ann (Johnny Fults) Mills; her sister and best friend Janice (Lowell “Bud”) House of Greenville as well as numerous great grandchildren, nieces, nephews and friends.
Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 P.M. Friday February 21, 2014 in the First United Methodist Church 202 West Fourth Street Greenville, Ohio with Pastor Angela Meeks officiating. Burial will follow in the Oak Grove Cemetery Ft. Jefferson, Ohio. The family will receive friends on Thursday from 5:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. in the Zechar Bailey Funeral Home Greenville, Ohio and on Friday 1 hour prior to the services in the church.
It is the wishes of the family that Memorial Contributions be given to the Darke County Animal Shelter, 5066 County Home Road Greenville, Ohio, 45331.
Condolences for the family expressed through---www.zecharbailey.com
Kenneth H. Gragorace (February 17, 2014)
Kenneth H. Gragorace, age 62 of Greenville, Ohio passed away on Monday February 17, 2014 at 2:42 AM at Good Samaritan Hospital, Dayton, Ohio. He was born January 25, 1952 in Youngstown, Ohio the son of the late Joseph & Mary (Mauerman) Gragorace. He Served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. He worked for Henny Penny and had worked for Corning Glass Inc for 21 years.
He is preceded in death by his parents; Son: Vincent Anthony Gragorace; Brothers: Robert, Donald, John, & Frank Gragorace.
He is survived by his wife: Susan (Worth) Gragorace of Greenville; Children & spouses: Erin Gragorace of Vandalia, Ohio, Tina & Dennis Peebles of Struthers, Ohio, & Gary & Marcie Calvert of Liberty Twp., Ohio; 6 grandchildren; brothers & sisters in law: Tony & Kim Gragorace of Greenville, Joe & Darlene Gragorace of Struthers, Ohio, & Rick Gragorace of Greenville; sisters in law: Kathy Gragorace of Greenville, Patty Gragorace of Struthers, Ohio, & Eulalie Gragorace of Greenville, & numerous nieces & nephews.
Services will be held on Friday February 21, 2014 at 10:30 AM at Zechar Bailey Funeral Home, Greenville, Ohio with Pastor Angela Meeks officiating. Burial will follow in Greenville Cemetery. Family will receive friends from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Thursday February 20, 2014 at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to Dayton Children’s Hospital.
Condolences for the family may be expressed through www.zecharbailey.com
He is preceded in death by his parents; Son: Vincent Anthony Gragorace; Brothers: Robert, Donald, John, & Frank Gragorace.
He is survived by his wife: Susan (Worth) Gragorace of Greenville; Children & spouses: Erin Gragorace of Vandalia, Ohio, Tina & Dennis Peebles of Struthers, Ohio, & Gary & Marcie Calvert of Liberty Twp., Ohio; 6 grandchildren; brothers & sisters in law: Tony & Kim Gragorace of Greenville, Joe & Darlene Gragorace of Struthers, Ohio, & Rick Gragorace of Greenville; sisters in law: Kathy Gragorace of Greenville, Patty Gragorace of Struthers, Ohio, & Eulalie Gragorace of Greenville, & numerous nieces & nephews.
Services will be held on Friday February 21, 2014 at 10:30 AM at Zechar Bailey Funeral Home, Greenville, Ohio with Pastor Angela Meeks officiating. Burial will follow in Greenville Cemetery. Family will receive friends from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Thursday February 20, 2014 at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to Dayton Children’s Hospital.
Condolences for the family may be expressed through www.zecharbailey.com
James Jay Kreitzer (February 17, 2014)
James Jay Kreitzer, age 73 of Palestine, Ohio passed away at 1:10 A.M. Monday February 17, 2014 in the Brethren Retirement Community Greenville, Ohio. Jim was born December 16, 1940 in Darke County, Ohio and the son of the late George W. and Mary M. (Lindamood) Kreitzer.
Jim was a member of the U.S. Army serving from 1963 until 1965. He was retired after 23 years of employment from the Union City Body Company and a member of the Palestine Church of Christ.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother Bennie K. Kreitzer May 15, 2013.
He is survived by a sister Zoeann Stephan of North Star, sister in law Sue Kreitzer of Palestine, 3 nephews, 2 nieces and his aunt Irene Keller of Greenville.
The Funeral Service will be held at 2:30 P.M. Thursday February 20, 2014 in the Zechar Bailey Funeral Home Greenville, Ohio with Pastor Mike Simmons officiating. Burial will follow in the Palestine Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Thursday 1 hour prior to the services in the funeral home.
It is the wishes of the family that Memorial Contributions be given to State of the Heart Hospice of Darke County.
Condolences for the family expressed through---www.zecharbailey.com
Jim was a member of the U.S. Army serving from 1963 until 1965. He was retired after 23 years of employment from the Union City Body Company and a member of the Palestine Church of Christ.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother Bennie K. Kreitzer May 15, 2013.
He is survived by a sister Zoeann Stephan of North Star, sister in law Sue Kreitzer of Palestine, 3 nephews, 2 nieces and his aunt Irene Keller of Greenville.
The Funeral Service will be held at 2:30 P.M. Thursday February 20, 2014 in the Zechar Bailey Funeral Home Greenville, Ohio with Pastor Mike Simmons officiating. Burial will follow in the Palestine Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Thursday 1 hour prior to the services in the funeral home.
It is the wishes of the family that Memorial Contributions be given to State of the Heart Hospice of Darke County.
Condolences for the family expressed through---www.zecharbailey.com
James H. “Jim” Riffle (February 16, 2014)
James H. “Jim” Riffle, age 77, of Ansonia, Ohio, passed away on Sunday, February 16, 2014 at 6:10 AM at Good Samaritan Hospital in Dayton, Ohio. He was born on March 24, 1936 in Darke County, Ohio, to the late Ronald H. “Steenie” & Edna (Rolfe) Riffle.He is survived by his wife Kay (Wilson) Riffle of Ansonia, Ohio, whom he married on January 20, 1955, sons and daughters in law, Dean & Pam Riffle of Dayton, Ohio, and Daryl & Mary Riffle of Ansonia, Ohio; daughter and son in law, Denise & Jeff Gayer of Sullivan, Ohio; grandchildren, Shawn Riffle, Shannon Riffle, Nathan (Laurel) Riffle, Chase Riffle, Adam (Jessica) Riffle, Andrew Riffle, Abby Gayer and Luke Gayer; 6 great grandchildren; brother Dale Riffle of Greenville; sisters and brothers in law, Ruby & Junior Coby of Greenville, Linda Wood of Ansonia, Ohio, and Leon Stump of Ft. Recovery, Ohio; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
Jim was a member of the Trinity Lutheran Church in Union City, Indiana, had served as an Ansonia Jaycee, Ansonia Village Council Member and Grace Lutheran Church Council Member. He was an antique collector, mainly collecting farm tractors and HO Scale Model Trains. He was a 1954 graduate of Ansonia High School and he served as the Senior class president. He worked at Hardy’s in Union City, Ullery Dairy in Greenville, and Dairy Maid in Greenville before becoming a self-employed milk distributor in 1968 until he retired. After retirement he worked part-time at Moodys Gas Station in Ansonia.
In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his brother and sisters in law, Ronnie & Naomi Riffle and Pat Riffle; sisters and brothers in law, Marjorie & Dwight Byram, Mildred & Eldon Lanich, Doris & Delmer Mikesell, Jean Stump, Jim Smith and Ralph Wood.
There will be a service held on Thursday, February 20, 2014 at 10:00 AM at Trinity Lutheran Church, 1470 State Route 28, Union City, IN, with Pastor Gill Krouse officiating. Burial will follow in the Greenville Township Memorial Gardens, Greenville, Ohio. Family will receive friends on Wednesday, February 19, 2014 from 4-8 PM at Zechar Bailey Funeral Home, Greenville, Ohio, as well as one hour prior to the service at church.
In lieu of flowers the family wishes that memorial contributions be given to the Trinity Lutheran Church, Union City, Indiana. Condolences for the family may be expressed through www.zecharbailey.com.
Sunday, February 16, 2014
Bonnie K. Jones (February 14, 2014)
Bonnie K. Jones, 72, of New Paris, Ohio passed away on February 14, 2014 at Miami Valley Hospital. Bonnie was born on August 12, 1941 in Richmond, Indiana to the late Edwin E. and Mary Jo (Shelley) Leas.
In her earlier years, Bonnie was an LPN at Miami Valley Hospital. She then worked for many years as a cafeteria cook in the National Trail School system. Bonnie was a long time member at Prices Creek Church of the Brethren. She was a deaconess and very active in many church activities. In her free time, Bonnie loved to play on the computer, read Hardy Boys and Nancy Drew books, but most of all she loved going camping. Bonnie also had many collections. She collected cookbooks, material and butterflies.
In addition to her parents, Bonnie is preceded in death by her husband to whom she was married for 46 years, William A. Jones, Sr. in 2010.
Bonnie is survived by her son, Bill Jones and his fiancé, Heather Reynolds of New Madison; a daughter and son in law, Krystal and Kenneth Ring of Muncie, Indiana; nine grandchildren, Kassandra Ring and her fiancé, Patrick Hudson of Milford, Ohio, Kenneth III and Lora Ring of Centerville, Indiana, Kathryn Ring of Muncie, Indiana, Kristopher Ring of Muncie, Indiana, Ashley Banis, Courtney Banis, Katherine Banis, Lauren Banis, and Micheal Banis all of New Madison; a great grandson on the way; a brother and sister in law, Dr. Edwin E. Jr. and Fanny Leas of Eaton; a sister and brother in law, Joellen and Lou Driggs of Eaton; and several nieces and nephews.
A Celebration of Life service will be held on Wednesday, February 19, 2014 at 1:00 PM at Prices Creek Church of the Brethren with Pastor Don King officiating. Friends and family may visit on Tuesday, February 18, 2014 from 3-7 pm also at the church. Burial will follow in Monroe Cemetery. The family request memorial contributions be given to the Brethren Retirement Community Resident Aid Fund, Prices Creek Church of the Brethren, or Brethren Heritage Center in Brookeville, Ohio with donations being accepted at the services.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.braundpope.com. Services entrusted to Braund Pope Funeral Home in New Madison.
In her earlier years, Bonnie was an LPN at Miami Valley Hospital. She then worked for many years as a cafeteria cook in the National Trail School system. Bonnie was a long time member at Prices Creek Church of the Brethren. She was a deaconess and very active in many church activities. In her free time, Bonnie loved to play on the computer, read Hardy Boys and Nancy Drew books, but most of all she loved going camping. Bonnie also had many collections. She collected cookbooks, material and butterflies.
In addition to her parents, Bonnie is preceded in death by her husband to whom she was married for 46 years, William A. Jones, Sr. in 2010.
Bonnie is survived by her son, Bill Jones and his fiancé, Heather Reynolds of New Madison; a daughter and son in law, Krystal and Kenneth Ring of Muncie, Indiana; nine grandchildren, Kassandra Ring and her fiancé, Patrick Hudson of Milford, Ohio, Kenneth III and Lora Ring of Centerville, Indiana, Kathryn Ring of Muncie, Indiana, Kristopher Ring of Muncie, Indiana, Ashley Banis, Courtney Banis, Katherine Banis, Lauren Banis, and Micheal Banis all of New Madison; a great grandson on the way; a brother and sister in law, Dr. Edwin E. Jr. and Fanny Leas of Eaton; a sister and brother in law, Joellen and Lou Driggs of Eaton; and several nieces and nephews.
A Celebration of Life service will be held on Wednesday, February 19, 2014 at 1:00 PM at Prices Creek Church of the Brethren with Pastor Don King officiating. Friends and family may visit on Tuesday, February 18, 2014 from 3-7 pm also at the church. Burial will follow in Monroe Cemetery. The family request memorial contributions be given to the Brethren Retirement Community Resident Aid Fund, Prices Creek Church of the Brethren, or Brethren Heritage Center in Brookeville, Ohio with donations being accepted at the services.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.braundpope.com. Services entrusted to Braund Pope Funeral Home in New Madison.
LeRoy Landis (February 14, 2014)
LeRoy Landis, age 88, of Greenville, Ohio, passed away on Friday, February 14, 2014 at 8:25 PM at Wayne HealthCare in Greenville, Ohio. He was born on October 10, 1925 in Darke County, Ohio, to the late Roy & Ruth (Byers) Landis.
He is survived by his sister and brother in law, Charlotte & Glenn Gessler of Statesville, NC; nieces and nephews, Phillip Landis of Land O Lakes, FL., John & April Landis of Greenville, Ronald & Janet Light of New Bern, NC, Gayle (Light) Rader of Granger, INN, Patricia (Landis) & Gerald Latham of Arizona, Linda(Landis) & James Matte of Tampa, FL, Julie Gessler of Harriman, TN, Walter & Heather (Dixon) Gessler of Statesville, NC, sister in law Jane (Caupp) landis of Greenville
In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his wife Betty (Sleppy) Landis, daughter Elizabeth Landis, brothers Clyde & Carol Landis, and Wayne Landis, sister Irene (Landis) & Rush Light and Nephew Robert Light.
LeRoy was a member of the St. John Lutheran Church in Greenville.
There will be service held on Wednesday, February 19, 2014 at 2 PM at St John Lutheran Church, 7418 St. Rt. 121 North, Greenville, Ohio, with Pastor Patti Morlock officiating. Burial will follow in the St. John Lutheran Cemetery, Greenville. Family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at church.
Arrangements are under the direction of Zechar Bailey Funeral Home, Greenville, Ohio.
It is the wishes of the family that memorial contributions be given to St. John Lutheran Church, Condolences for the family may be expressed through www.zecharbailey.com.
He is survived by his sister and brother in law, Charlotte & Glenn Gessler of Statesville, NC; nieces and nephews, Phillip Landis of Land O Lakes, FL., John & April Landis of Greenville, Ronald & Janet Light of New Bern, NC, Gayle (Light) Rader of Granger, INN, Patricia (Landis) & Gerald Latham of Arizona, Linda(Landis) & James Matte of Tampa, FL, Julie Gessler of Harriman, TN, Walter & Heather (Dixon) Gessler of Statesville, NC, sister in law Jane (Caupp) landis of Greenville
In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his wife Betty (Sleppy) Landis, daughter Elizabeth Landis, brothers Clyde & Carol Landis, and Wayne Landis, sister Irene (Landis) & Rush Light and Nephew Robert Light.
LeRoy was a member of the St. John Lutheran Church in Greenville.
There will be service held on Wednesday, February 19, 2014 at 2 PM at St John Lutheran Church, 7418 St. Rt. 121 North, Greenville, Ohio, with Pastor Patti Morlock officiating. Burial will follow in the St. John Lutheran Cemetery, Greenville. Family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at church.
Arrangements are under the direction of Zechar Bailey Funeral Home, Greenville, Ohio.
It is the wishes of the family that memorial contributions be given to St. John Lutheran Church, Condolences for the family may be expressed through www.zecharbailey.com.
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