Joan E. (Cole) Clark (May 24, 2014)

Joan E. (Cole) Clark, 86 of Palestine, Ohio passed away on Saturday May 24, 2014 at 6:03 PM at the Sterling House Clare Bridge, Greenville, Ohio. She was born September 12, 1927 in Palestine, Ohio the daughter of the late Carl C. & Eco L. (Rolfe) Cole. She was a teacher at New Madison Schools and Greenville City Schools.

She is preceded in death by her parents; sister: Phyllis Dubbs; brother: Ben Cole; son in law: Lyle Moss.

She is survived by her husband: Fred C. Clark of Greenville; daughters & son in law: Jennifer & Tom Bish of Greenville, Cathy Moss of Louisville, Kentucky; grandchildren: Kelly Herzog, Elizabeth Laffan, Clark Moss, & Robert Moss; 7 great grandchildren.

A private graveside memorial service will be held at the convenience of the family. Arrangements are being handled by Zechar Bailey Funeral Home, Greenville, Ohio. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association.

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

Wilma A. McKibben Rhoades (May 24, 2014)

Wilma A. McKibben Rhoades, age 87, of Greenville, Ohio, passed away May 24, 2014 at Rest Haven Nursing Home in Greenville.

Wilma was born February 3, 1927, in Greenville, a daughter of the late Lowell and Catherine (Urschel) Lephart.

In addition to her parents, Wilma was preceded in death by her husbands, Paul McKibben in 1987 and William D. Rhoades in 2013; a grandson, Justin McKibben; brothers, Elwood and Creighton Lephart; and a sister, Marilyn Peck.

Wilma was a member of the EUM Church, belonged to the United Methodist Women (UMW), was the secretary for the County Engineers office and volunteered at the hospital. Her compassion and depth of caring always showed through her work and charity.

Wilma is survived by her children, Frank (Donna) McKibben of Moberly, MO, Tim (Sylvia) McKibben of Greenville, OH, and Karen (Nathan) Sharp of Greenville, OH; step children, Kathy (George) O’Dell, Cindy (Bruce) Hunt, Alyce Ann (Bruce Hirsch), Dick (Pam) Rhoades, Chris (Jan) Rhoades, and Doug (Leslie) Rhoades, all of Greenville, OH. Also survived by 7 grandchildren, Melissa (Ben) Williams of Moberly, MO, Jason (Kelly) McKibben of Raleigh, NC, Brian (Erin) McKibben of Greenville, OH, Carrie McKibben of Covington, Ohio, David McKibben of Dayton, OH, Katie Sharp of Greenville, OH and Ryan Sharp of Columbus, OH, and 5 great grandchildren; Sisters, Vanis (John) Brumbaugh of Greenville, OH and Kaye Oglivie of Prairie Grove, AR.

Services will be held at 10 AM, Thursday, May 29, 2014 at the Oliver-Floyd funeral Home with Rev. Sylvia McKibben officiating. Burial will follow in Greenville Township Memorial Gardens.

The family will receive friends on Wednesday from 5 – 7PM and Thursday from 9 AM until the time of the service at the funeral home.

Memorial contribution may be made to the EUM Church to go towards a new cross for the original sanctuary.

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

Gerald J. Greer (May 25, 2014)

Gerald J. Greer, age 83, of Greenville, Ohio, passed away May 25, 2014 at the State of the Heart Hospice Care Center in Greenville.

He was born December 1, 1930 in Darke County, OH, a son of the late Perry & Laura (Shafer) Greer.

In addition to his parents, Gerald was preceded in death by 6 brothers, Arthur, Chester, Robert, Everett, Sam and Charles Greer; and 3 sisters, Thelma Greer, Mabel Schneider and Mary Duvall.

Gerald was a member of the Greenville Eagles, Greenville American Legion and was active with the Greenville Color Guard. He was an avid sports fan but especially enjoyed watching his grandchildren play sports for Ansonia and Tri Village schools.

Gerald is survived by his wife, Mary (Crawford) Greer, whom he married May 8, 1955; 2 children, Candy (Jeff) Stump of Ansonia, OH, and Ginger (Kelly) Thomas of New Madison, OH; 5 grandchildren, Jay (Cheryl Harleman) Schricker, Darcy (Shane) Buckingham, Tyler (Jody) Stump, Tara (Nathan) Ford and Kylie (Jeremy Doolin) Thomas; 9 great grandchildren, Holden Long, Kiersten Schricker, Clay, Nick, Hunter and Madyson Buckingham, Brooke and Andrew Stachler and Dylan Stump; 1 great-great grandchild, Kayden Buckingham and many nieces and nephews.

Services will be held at 11 AM, Friday, May 30, 2014 at the Oliver-Floyd funeral Home. Burial will follow in Greenville Township Memorial Gardens.

The family will receive friends on Thursday from 5 – 7PM at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made to the State of the Heart Hospice, Ronald McDonald House or the Greenville Honor Guard.

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

Rev. Thelma Lois (Pilcher) Scott (May 23, 2014)

Rev. Thelma Lois (Pilcher) Scott, 97, of Lynn, Indiana passed away peacefully at her residence on May 23, 2014. Thelma was born on October 1, 1916 in Wayne County, Indiana to the late Clarence and Serena (Johnson) Pilcher.

Thelma was a house wife up until her husband passed away and she became a United Methodist Pastor from 1973 - 1992 when she retired. She enjoyed reading, gardening, canning, cooking, sewing, preaching and serving others. She loved being a stay at home mom and spending time with her family. One of her fondest memories was when she was able to take a trip to the Holy Land with the help of her District.

In addition to her parents, Thelma is preceded in death by her husband, James M. Scott, Sr. who passed in 1973; a sister, Eunice Bringman; two brothers, Edwin Pilcher and Herbert Pilcher; two grandsons, a granddaughter, Serena Chancey and great granddaughter, Falyn Scott.

Thelma is survived by four sons, James and Evelyn Scott, David and Linda Scott, Jerry and Carol Scott and Ron and Judy Scott all of Richmond, Indiana; two daughters, Sharon and James Funkhouser of Lancaster, Ohio and Cathy Kildow of Lynn Indiana; twenty nine grandchildren and eight great grandchildren; and one brother, Alfred and Violet Pilcher of Englewood.

A Celebration of Life service will be held on Tuesday, May 27, 2014 at 11:00 AM att Peaceful Valley Church, 5518 S. 500 East, Lynn, Indiana, with Rev. Charlie Crouch officiating. Burial will follow in the Willow Grove Cemetery, Fountain City, Indiana. Family and friends may visit from 9 - 11 AM prior to the service also at the church. Memorial contributions may be given to Braund Pope Funeral Home to help with funeral services.

Services entrusted to Braund Pope Funeral Home in New Madison. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.braundpope.com.

Junior Lee Mann (May 22, 2014)

Junior Lee Mann, 82, of Greenville,OH passed away Thursday, May 22, at Rest Haven in Greenville.

Graveside serivces with full military honors by the Greenville Veterans Honor Guard will take place at 11 a.m., Wednesday, May 28, at the Dayton National Cemetery.

There will be no public visitation.

Services have been entrusted with the Oliver-Floyd Funeral Home in Greenville.

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

Martha L. Deeter (May 22, 2014)

Martha L. Deeter, 92 of Greenville, Ohio passed away on Thursday May 22, 2014 at 7:20 AM at the Brethren Retirement Community. She was born August 28, 1921 in Darke County, Ohio the daughter of the late Harold A. & Olive (Dull) Withrow Sr. She was a Legal Secretary for Spidel Staley Hole Hanes Law Group. She was a member of Nashville United Methodist Church.

She is preceded in death by her parents; husband: Harold V. Deeter whom she married October 4, 1941; sister: Helen W. Geddes; brother: Harold “Tom” A. Withrow Jr.

She is survived by her children and spouses: John & Lena Deeter of Greenville, Michael & Ann Deeter of Lima, Ohio, Susan A. & David Ratcliff of Plano, Texas, Robert E. Deeter of Greenville; numerous grandchildren & great grandchildren; sister: Jeanne Barr of Greenville; & numerous nieces & nephews.

Services will be held on Tuesday May 27, 2014 at 2:00 PM at Zechar Bailey Funeral Home, Greenville, Ohio with Pastor Chuck Mackeen officiating. Burial will follow in Greenville Township Memorial Gardens. Family will receive friends from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM on Monday may 26, 2014 at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to Nashville United Methodist Church or State of the Heart Hospice.

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

Ronald Lee Lemar Jr. (May 21, 2014)

Ronald Lee Lemar Jr., 56, of Greenville, Ohio, passed away on May 21, 2014 at Reid Hospital in Richmond, Indiana. Ron was born on July 27, 1957 to Ronald L. Lemar Sr. and the late Frances A. (Amick) Lemar.

Ron worked for Monon Trailer for 17 years. He loved plants, flowers and any mechanical devices like engines etc. He leaves behind a family that loved him dearly.
Services will be private at a later date.

Services entrusted to Braund Pope Funeral Home. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.braundpope.com.

Allyson M. Mescher (May 20, 2014)

Allyson M. Mescher, age 37, of Versailles, Ohio, passed away on May 20, 2014 at 1:45 PM in Versailles, Ohio. She was born on August 23, 1976 in Coldwater, Ohio. She is the daughter of Carol (Mescher) Francis and Richard Francis of Versailles, Ohio.

In addition to her parents she is survived by her sisters and brothers in law, Julie & Matt Traver of Findlay, Ohio, and Carrie & Ken Schoen of Ft. Recovery, Ohio; brother and sister in law, Jeff & Angie Francis of Versailles, Ohio; nieces and nephews, Ethan, Owen, Ava, Ella and Nora Schoen, Anne Traver, and Kelsey, Ross and Collin Francis; grandmother, Sally Mescher of Versailles, Ohio; dog, Rocky; and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.

She is preceded in death by her grandfather, Ralph Mescher and grandparents, Mary Jean & Ernest Wehrkamp.

Allyson was a member of the Eagles and St. Denis Catholic Church in Versailles. She was an avid Michigan fan and also enjoyed watching the Browns and Reds. Allyson enjoyed playing softball where she was a member of the E & R’s team. Most of all Aunt Ally loved spending time with her nieces and nephews.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday, May 27, 2014 at 10:30 AM at St. Denis Catholic Church, 14 E. Wood St., Versailles, Ohio, with Rev. Fr. Jim Simons celebrant. Burial will follow in St. Valbert Cemetery, Versailles, Ohio. Family will receive friends on Monday, May 26, 2014 from 2-8 PM as well as on Tuesday from 9-10 AM at Bailey Zechar Funeral Home, Versailles, Ohio.

It is the wishes of the family that memorial contributions are given to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation (www.cff.org) or Cancer Association of Darke County. Condolences for the family may be expressed through www.zecharbailey.com.

Frances Jean (Fienning) Wilt (May 19, 2014)

Frances Jean (Fienning) Wilt, 89, of Greenville, passed away unexpectedly on May 19, 2014 at her residence. Frances was born on February 20, 1925 in Richmond, Indiana to the late Richard and Myrtle (Reynolds) Fienning.

Frances enjoyed crocheting and ceramics. She was an avid bowling and participating in a league for over 35 years. Most of all, Frances enjoyed spending time with her family.

In addition to her parents, Frances is preceded in death by her first husband, Harold N. Hunt and a sister, Janet Gatzek.

Frances is survived by her husband, Kerlin F. Wilt; two sons, Bruce and Cindy Hunt of Greenville and Roger and Marcia Hunt of New Madison; a daughter, Karen and Roy Schipper of Sebring, Florida; a step son, Robert and Patricia Hunt of Port Charlotte, Florida; two step daughters, Roberta and Earl McIntosh of Richmond, Indiana and Sandy Wilt of South Bend, Indiana; eleven grandchildren and twenty three great grandchildren; a brother, Daniel Fienning of Richmond, Indiana and two sisters, Wanda Mullin and Betty and Gary Coleman both of Richmond, Indiana.

A Celebration of Life service will be held on Friday, May 23, 2014 at 2:00 PM at Braund Pope Funeral Home in New Madison with Rev. Tracy Brown officiating. Friends and family may visit one hour prior to the service. Burial will follow in Lutheriania Cemetery, Richmond, Indiana. Memorial contributions in honor of Frances may be made to the New Madison Fire Department.

Services entrusted to Braund Pope Funeral Home. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.braundpope.com.

Nathan C. Howell (May 19, 2014)

Nathan C. Howell, 34 of New Madison, Ohio passed away on Monday May 19, 2014. He was born August 19, 1979 in Dayton, Ohio the son of Michael & Toni (Elliott) Howell of Greenville. He worked at Francis Manufacturing in Russia; was a member of East Zion Community Church; and loved working on old radios and small engines.

He is preceded in death by his maternal grandfather: George Elliott.

He is survived by his parents; his wife: Brandy (Starks) Howell of New Madison; brother: Stephen Howell of Portsmouth, Virginia; paternal grandparents: Larry & Gloria Howell of New Paris; maternal grandmother: Barbara Elliott of Ansonia; father in law & mother in law: Doug & Paula Starks of New Madison; numerous aunts, uncles, & cousins.

Services will be held on Friday May 23, 2014 at 10:30 AM at Zechar Bailey Funeral Home, Greenville, Ohio with Pastor Sampson Bowman officiating. Burial will follow in Abbottsville Cemetery. Family will receive friends from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Thursday May 22, 2014 at the funeral home.

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

Ronnie T. Bryant (May 19, 2014)

Ronnie T. Bryant, 69 of Greenville, Ohio went home to be with the Lord on May 19, 2014 at 1:05 PM at Good Samaritan Hospital, Dayton, Ohio. He was born November 9, 1944 in Barbourville, Kentucky the son of the late Roy E. & Cenia E. (Garland) Bryant. He was a past member of the Greenville City Shuffleboard Club, and past board member of Metropolitan Housing.

He is preceded in death by his parents; wife: Sharon Bryant whom he married August 30, 1969; 2 brothers & 2 sisters.

He is survived by his son: Daryl Bryant of Greenville; daughter & son in law: Kimberly & Rob Claudy of Greenville; granddaughters: Taylor, Mackenzie, & Madisyn Bryant all of Greenville; 3 brothers; 3 sisters; & numerous nieces & nephews.

Services will be held on Saturday May 24, 2014 at 11:00 AM at Zechar Bailey Funeral Home, Greenville, Ohio with Pastor Louis Reindol officiating. Burial will follow in Spartanburg Cemetery, Spartanburg, Indiana. Family will receive friends from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM on Saturday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to Bradford Church of the Nazarene or Cancer Association of Darke County.

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

Carl H. “Chicken Man” Wooten (May 15, 2014)

Carl H. “Chicken Man” Wooten age 84, of Greenville, Ohio passed away at 1:20 P.M. on Thursday, May 15, 2014 at Heartland of Greenville. Carl was born June 25, 1929 in Gallipolis, Ohio to the late Robert & Orpha (Hall) Wooten.

Carl is survived by his wife, Anna Jean (Smith) Wooten whom he married January 22, 1977; children, Carol & Bob Robinson of Springboro, Deborah & Ralph Lowe of West Carrollton and David & Debbie Wooten of Dayton; step children, Jeffrey Barger of Greenville and Lisa Durbin of Greenville; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren; sisters, Clara Mae McCammon of Columbus and Lucille Thivener of Columbus; and numerous nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, Carl is also preceded in death by a son, Paul Wooten; and several brothers and sisters.

Carl retired from General Motors with 30 years of service.

A funeral service will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Tuesday, May 20, 2014 at Zechar Bailey Funeral Home with Mr. Ray Thivener officiating. Burial will follow in St. Valbert Cemetery in Versailles. The family will receive friends on Monday from 5:00 to 8:00 P.M. and Tuesday morning from 10:00 to 11:00 A.M. at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Ronald McDonald House or Darke County Special Olympics. Condolences for the family may be expressed through www.zecharbailey.com

Gary E. Gessler (May 13, 2014)

Gary E. Gessler age 65, of Greenville, Ohio passed away at 6:43 P.M. on Tuesday, May 13, 2014 in the E.R. at Wayne HealthCare in Greenville. Gary was born August 11, 1948 in Greenville, Ohio to the late Elwood & June (Kissinger) Gessler.

Gary is survived by a daughter & son-in-law, Tara & Chris Gilbert of Van Wert, Ohio; son, Shaun E. Gessler of Sagamore Hills, Ohio; granddaughters, McKenna Gilbert and Elizabeth Gilbert; ex-wife & special friend, Rebecca Gessler of Greenville; brother & sister-in-law, Alan & Karen Gessler of Greenville; sisters & brother-in-law, Twila & Kent Althouse of Tipp City, Ohio and Kay; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Gary served in the U.S. Air Force during the Vietnam War. Gary formerly worked for the Pepsi Company in Greenville. He loved the outdoors, working in the yard, gardening, planting flowers and spending time with his two granddaughters.

A funeral service will be held at 10:00 A.M. on Monday, May 19, 2014 at Zechar Bailey Funeral Home in Greenville with Rev. Lowell Miller officiating. Burial will follow in Greenville Township Memorial Garden in Darke County. The family will receive friends on Sunday from 2:00 to 5:00 P.M. at the funeral home. Military Honors will be conducted by the Greenville Veteran’s Honor Guard. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the College Fund of McKenna and Elizabeth Gilbert or Shriner’s Hospital in Lexington, Kentucky. Condolences for the family may be expressed through www.zecharbailey.com

Mary Margaret Wade (May 13, 2014)

Mary Margaret Wade died at the age of 89 on May 13, 2014 at the State of the Heart Hospice Care Center in Greenville, Ohio. Mrs. Wade was a longtime resident of Greenville. Though retired for many years now, she was a manager at Lawsons for several years before it closed. She enjoyed her later years cooking, and cherishing her many friends and her extended family, who lovingly called her "Mom" and "Grandma Mary."

Mrs. Wade is preceded in death by her husband, Johnnie and her mother, Berta Calvert Leach.

She is survived by her daughters, Nancy of Greenville, and Pam of Lima, Ohio

Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 A.M. Friday May 16, 2014 in the Zechar Bailey Funeral Home Greenville, Ohio with Mr. Scott Hobbs officiating. Burial will follow in the Greenville Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Friday 1 hour prior to the services in the funeral home.

The family is requesting that, in lieu of flowers, donation be made to the American Cancer Society or State of the Heart Hospice of Darke County in Mary's name.

Condolences for the family may be sent to www.zecharbailey.com.

Loyal J. Jenkinson (May 10, 2014)

Loyal J. Jenkinson age 94, of Greenville, Ohio passed away at 3:55 A.M. on Saturday, May 10, 2014 at Good Samaritan Hospital in Dayton. Loyal was born October 15, 1919 in Darke County, Ohio to the late George H. & Zona (Teegarden) Jenkinson.

Loyal is survived by a daughter & son-in-law, Sandra Lee & Richard Gardner of Sun City West, Arizona; grandchildren, Michael Gardner, Jennifer Elias and Susan Aurand; and five great-grandchildren.

In addition to his parents, Loyal is also preceded in death by his wife, Kathryn E. (Riegle) Jenkinson on July 29, 2011 whom he married April 20, 1939; and a brother, Abram T. Jenkinson.

Loyal served in the U.S. Army during WWII. He retired in 1981 from Detroit Tap & Tool where he was a machinist for 32 years.

A private funeral service will be held at the convenience of the family with burial following in Teegarden Cemetery, Ansonia, Ohio. Arrangements are under the direction of Zechar Bailey Funeral Home in Greenville. Condolences for the family may be expressed through www.zecharbailey.com

Duane “Buster” Davidson

Duane “Buster” Davidson

Graveside service, Monday, May 19, 2014, Greenville Union Cemetery in Greenville, Ohio

Services entrusted to Braund Pope Funeral Home

Homer Benjamin Hodges (May 8, 2014)

Homer Benjamin Hodges, age 89, of Greenville, Ohio, passed away on Thursday, May 8, 2014 at 2:45 PM at the Brethren Retirement Community, Greenville, Ohio. He was born on April 1, 1925 in Wirtz, Virginia, to the late Price & Lena (Sink) Hodges.

He is survived by his children and their spouses, Ronald David (Mieko) Hodges of Okinawa, Japan, Robert (Rita) Lawrence of Troy, OH, Karen Lawrence of Greenville, OH, Glenna (Joe) Martin of Greenville, OH, Jeff Hodges of Columbus, OH, Tim Hodges of Union City, OH, Teresa Hodges of New Lebanon, OH, and Benjamin (Nicole) Hodges of Tampa, FL; numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren and great great grandchildren; sisters and brother in law, Marceda Duffy of Bradford, OH, Marguerite Sealanders of Covington, OH, and Betty (Bill) Jones of Clarksville, TN; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his wife, Della I. (Lawrence) Hodges; daughters in law, Katie Hodges and Colleen (Collins) Hodges; brother, George Hodges and sister, Eudoxie Bishop.

Homer retired from Hobart manufacturing and was a member of the United States Army serving in WWII. He was a member of the Moose lodge and Eagles in Indian Lake, Ohio. He loved playing bingo, fishing and spending time with her kids and grandkids.

There will be a service held on Monday, May 12, 2014 at 11:00 AM at the Brethren Retirement Community Chapel with Pastor Bill Edwards officiating. Burial will be in the Preston Cemetery, Alger, Ohio at 4:00 PM on Monday. Family will receive friends on Monday one hour prior to the service at the Brethren Retirement Community Chapel. Arrangements are under the direction of Zechar Bailey Funeral Home, Greenville, Ohio.

It is the wishes of the family that memorial contributions are given to the Brethren Retirement Community Resident Aid Fund.

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

Janet Kay (Shroyer) Hunt (May 7, 2014)

Janet Kay (Shroyer) Hunt, age 60, of Greenville, Ohio, passed away on Wednesday, May 7, 2014 at her residence. She was born on August 10, 1953 in Greenville, Ohio, to the late Robert “Bob” & Dorothy Jean (Klipstine) Shroyer.

She is survived by her husband, Jim Hunt of Greenville, Ohio, whom she married on July 27, 1974; daughters and sons in law, Julie & Kevin Stringer of Kettering, Ohio, Amy & Justin Schoen of Greenville, and Heather Hunt of Greenville; grandchildren, Kennedy & Emily Schoen and Aiden, Nolan, & Adalyn Stringer; twin sister and brother in law, Joann & Bob Nelson of Greenville, sisters and brothers in law, Judy Voiles of Greenville, Janie & Butch Clark of Bradford; brother and sister in law, Mike & Sue Shroyer of Greenville; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her brother in law, Tom Voiles and mother in law, Dorothy Hunt.

Janet was a 1971 graduate of Greenville High School. She graduated from Good Samaritan School of Radiology where she received the Mallinckrodt award for outstanding performance. She was an X-Ray Technician for Good Samaritan Hospital Dayton, Coshocton Hospital, Wayne HealthCare and AGA Health Care. She was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Greenville. Janet loved cooking but most of all she loved spending time with her grandchildren.

There will be a service held on Monday, May 12, 2014 at 10:30 AM at Zechar Bailey Funeral Home, Greenville, Ohio, with Pastor Peter Menke officiating. Burial will follow in the Greenville Cemetery, Greenville, Ohio. Family will receive friends on Sunday, May 11, 2014 from 4-8 PM at the funeral home.
It is the wishes of the family that memorial contributions are given to the Life Connection of Ohio (www.lifeconnectionofohio.org) or St. Paul Lutheran Church.

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

Steven E. Nealeigh (May 6, 2014)

Steven E. Nealeigh age 61, of Titusville, Florida and formerly of Darke County, Ohio passed away at 10:35 A.M. on Tuesday, May 6, 2014 at Parish Memorial Hospital in Titusville, Florida. Steven was born February 26, 1953 in Darke County.

Steven is survived by his mother Evelyn J. (Durst) Nealeigh of Dayton, Ohio; brothers & sisters-in-law, Keith & Melanie Nealeigh of Greenville and Rodney & Christine Nealeigh of Bradford; sister, Kathy Nealeigh of Texas; numerous nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles and nurse-friend Stephanie Weaver and her son Ryan of Titusville, FL.

Steven is preceded in death by his father, William E. Nealeigh.

Steven was a substitute teacher at various schools in Darke County and coached at Franklin Monroe and summer baseball in Greenville. Steven was a 1971 graduate of Franklin Monroe High School, graduate of Sinclair Community College in Dayton and Wright State University in Dayton where he received his Masters Degree in Education. Steven played baseball at Franklin Monroe and Sinclair Community College until his accident on the baseball field. Steven was an avid Elvis Presley and Jeff Gordon fan.

A funeral service will be held at 10:30 A.M. on Tuesday, May 13, 2014 at Zechar Bailey Funeral Home with Rev. Terry Haworth officiating. Burial will follow in Abbottsville Cemetery in Darke County. The family will receive friends on Monday from 5:00 to 8:00 P.M. at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Pleasant View Missionary Church. Condolences for the family may be expressed through www.zecharbailey.com

Mable Veree Wojciechowski (May 7, 2014)

Mable Veree Wojciechowski, 82, of Greenville, passed away Wednesday, May 7, 2014 at Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton.

She was born May17, 1931 in Pleasant Hill, Ohio, a daughter of the late Albert and Lucy (Swartz) Quinn.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Gaylord Franklin Wojciechowski.

Mable was a beloved mother and grandmother and was an incredible cook and loved to care for her family. She is dearly missed.

She is survived by her children; Paula (Bob) Hymes, Ronda (Carl) Wright, Anita Goddard, all of Greenville, Ohio, and Evan Wojciechowski of Gettysburg, Ohio; 15 grandchildren; 43 great grandchildren; 4 brothers, Ebert (Barbara) Quinn, Paul (Nina) Quinn, John (Sharon) Quinn and Jack (Beverly) Quinn; 1 sister, Mary Alice “Biddy” (Elwood) Wojciechowski.

Services will be held Monday, May 12, at 10AM at the Oliver-Floyd Funeral Home in Greenville with Pastor Chris Cobb officiating. Burial will follow in the Greenville Township Memorial Gardens.

The family will receive friends on Sunday, from 5 – 7PM at the funeral home.

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