Obituaries
Kathryn Michael
Jun 28, 2018
Michael, Kathryn E., age 96 of Farmersville passed away June 28, 2018 at her home. She was born to the late John and Margaret (Eshbaugh) Baker in Dayton, OH. Kathryn enjoyed needlework, reading, gardening and spending time with her children and family. Along with her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Emmert Michael, her sisters Mildred...
Fredette Beaman
Jun 27, 2018
Beaman, Fredette "Freddie", age 64 of Middletown, OH passed away unexpectedly at her home on June 27, 2018. She was born and raised in Virginia to the late Fred and Lotus Bishop before moving to Ohio. Freddie was a member of The Oasis church in Middletown, loved her pets, especially her birds and dogs and enjoyed working in the...
Ronald DeWeese
Jun 16, 2018
Ronald Dean DeWeese age 85 of Wilmington, formerly of Germantown passed away June 16,2018 at Clinton Memorial Hospital. He was retired from Atlas Die Casting. Preceding him in death was his wife Shirley, a sister Pat Stiver and a brother Ed Kelly. He is survived by his children; sons Daryl L. (Barb) Emrick of Florida, Dallas D. (Susan) Deweese...
Rex Garber
Jun 4, 2018
Garber, Rex, age 85 of Farmersville passed away June 4, 2018. He was born to the late Dwight and Marie (Miller) Garber and graduated from Jefferson High School in New Paris, OH. Rex was a member of Farmersville United Methodist Church for over 60 years and retired from the City of Kettering Parks Department after 23 years. Along with...
Carl Phelps
May 21, 2018
Phelps, Carl Dean, age 90 of Germantown passed away May 21, 2018 at Sycamore Hospital. He was born in Camargo, IL to the late Bud and Anna (Watkins) Phelps. Carl was a member of Minerva Lodge #98 F. & A.M. in Miamisburg and Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite, Valley of Dayton. Along with his parents he was preceded in death...
Donna Clauve
May 19, 2018
Clauve, Donna (Cox), age 92 of Germantown was born in South Lebanon, OH on September 30, 1925 and passed away peacefully in her sleep on May 19, 2018. Along with her parents she was preceded in death by her husband of 64 years, Robert Elliot Clauve. Donna is survived by her daughter Jenifer (Jeff) Shyrigh, her sister Cheryl (Jim)...
David "Jake" Lamb
May 16, 2018
Lamb, David L. "Jake", age 76 of Germantown passed away at his home on May 16, 2018. He was born in Germantown, OH to the late Maurice and Dorothy (Crigler) Lamb. After graduating from Germantown High School in 1959 David enlisted in the US Army and after serving his country he was a heavy equipment operator, a truck driver, worked at...
John Coffman
Apr 28, 2018
Coffman, John C, Sr. passed away Saturday April 28, 2018 at Kensington Place in Middletown where he had been a resident for over 6 years. He was born in Germantown, OH to the late Earl and Luella (Marshall) Coffman. John suffered from numerous health issues including dementia. John and his wife Carol worked as farmers for almost 45 years...
Gregory Helmers
Apr 20, 2018
Helmers, Gregory P., age 60 of Germantown passed away April 20, 2018 at his home. Greg was born in Cincinnati, OH to Carol and June (Porter) Helmers, after high school he attended Miami University but credits most of his life education to his late father, Carol. Greg loved spending time with his family more than anything and together they...
Carolyn Lakes
Apr 10, 2018
Lakes, Carolyn Maxine, age 82 of Germantown passed away April 10, 2018. Maxine was born in Miamisburg, OH to the late Carl and Lucille (Wolf) Curtner. Maxine was a member of First Baptist Church of Germantown for many years, loved to entertain and bake, as well as shop with her girls. At one time she owned and operated Maxine's Dress...
William Dilley
Apr 10, 2018
Dilley, William J., age 93 of Germantown passed away April 10, 2018 at Spring Hills Assisted Living. He was born in Gilead, NE to the late Joseph and Olive Dilley and was a WWII Veteran of the U.S. Army. Bill was a member of Farmersville United Church of Christ and enjoyed traveling, fishing, bowling and archery. Along with his parents he...
H. Donald Blair
Apr 3, 2018
Blair, H. Donald, of Germantown Ohio, passed away peacefully on April 3, 2018. Don was born in Toledo, Ohio on September 24, 1921 to the late Horace and Ethel (Overly) Blair. He was the oldest of three children: Norman (deceased) and Betsy Shewmon living in Columbus Ohio. He graduated from Bellefontaine High School in 1939 and attended Ohio University...
Edward Cline
Mar 30, 2018
Cline, Edward Wayne, age 78 of West Alexandria, passed away unexpectedly on March 30, 2018. He was born in Farmersville, OH to the late Forrest and Lula (Damrell) Cline, graduated from Farmersville High School, and retired from Chrysler. Ed enjoyed collecting coins, arrowheads, crossword and sudoku puzzles, and farming to de-stress. Ed was a lover of baseball and enjoyed going...
Franklin Setser
Mar 28, 2018
Setser, Franklin, age 76 of Germantown, OH passed away March 28, 2018 at Miami Valley Hospital. He was born in Kentucky to the late James and Erma (Aldridge) Setser, was a veteran of the U.S. Army and retired from the Dayton Press. He loved spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. Frank had a passion for food, gardening,...
William DeGroat
Mar 21, 2018
DeGroat, William "Bill", age 92 of Germantown passed away March 21, 2018. He was born in Brookville, OH to the late Robert and Edna (Crout) DeGroat and attended Carlisle High School. Bill was a US Navy WWII Veteran, a member of Germantown United Methodist Church, and a lifetime member of the D.A.V.A. Along with his parents he was preceded...
Sue Lewis
Mar 18, 2018
Lewis, Sue Ellen, age 71 of Germantown passed away March 18, 2018. She was born November 14, 1946 to the late Clayton and Irene (Barker) Garner and graduated from Germantown High School. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her brother Joe Garner. Sue is survived by her 2 sons Chris and Patrick (Debbie) Lewis,...
Wayne Kesling
Mar 10, 2018
Kesling, Wayne E., age 78 of New Lebanon passed away March 10, 2018 at Miami Valley Hospital. He was born in Germantown, OH to the late Russel and Nola (Baker) Kesling. After graduating from Germantown High School in 1957 where he received the Kindig Award, he served his country in the US Air Force. Wayne was a self-taught Electrical...
David Adams
Mar 6, 2018
Adams, David "Grizzly", age 66 of Middletown passed away March 6, 2018 at the Atrium Medical Center. He was born in Middletown, OH to the late Tandy and Dollie (Mays) Adams, attended Stratford Heights Church of God in Middletown and retired from Mid-Ohio. Along with his parents he is preceded in death by his granddaughter Erica Sloan Forkner. He...
Samuel Wilson
Mar 3, 2018
Wilson, Samuel E, age 67 of Brookville, IN passed away Saturday, March 3, 2018. He was born in Mt. Auburn, OH to the late Cecil and Rosella (Wyatt) Wilson, was a member of Chappelow Ridge Pentecostal Church in West Harrison, IN, and retired from Hill Rom. Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his two brothers...