Obituaries

Charlotte Sears

Charlotte Sears

Dec 6, 2016

Sears, Charlotte “Irene”, age 90 of Farmersville passed away peacefully on December 6, 2016 at Kingston of Miamisburg.  Irene was born to the late Charles and Bernice (Baker) Hagler in West Alexandria, OH and was a member of Slifer’s Presbyterian Church.  Along with her parents she is preceded in death by her husband Norris Sears and her brother Jim Hagler.  She is survived...

Eula Ward

Eula Ward

Dec 5, 2016

Ward, Eula “Joan”, age 87 formerly of Farmersville, died peacefully at Brookhaven of Brookville on December 5, 2016.  She was born November 17, 1929 to the late Claude and Neva (Stiver) Kurtz, was a graduate of Farmersville School where she also worked as a cafeteria cook for many years.  Joan was a lifetime member of the Farmersville United Methodist Church, was a...

Milton Shaffer

Milton Shaffer

Nov 30, 2016

Schaffer, Milton Ray, age 71 formerly of Fairborn, OH passed away November 30, 2016 at the Dayton VA Hospital.  Graveside services will be held on Thursday, December 8th, 2016 at the Dayton National Cemetery where military honors will be performed.

Robert Knott

Robert Knott

Nov 29, 2016

Knott, Robert, age 73 of Germantown passed away November 29, 2016 at Brookdale of Englewood.  Bob was born to the late Elmer and Martha (Addleman) Knott, graduated from Germantown High School, and retired from Ohio Bell as a lineman.  He spent time working for the Farmersville Police Department and the German Township Police Department, and devoted 25 years to the Germantown Pretzel...

Jeanine Stiver

Jeanine Stiver

Nov 27, 2016

Stiver, Jeanine, age 87 of Germantown passed away November 27, 2016 at Hospice of Butler and Warren Counties.  She was born to the late Hiram and Edna (Schoonover) Chamberlain in West Carrollton, OH.  Jeanine was a graduate of Germantown High School, class of 1947, a member of the Germantown United Methodist Church for 74 years where she was also the choir director...

Norman Freeze

Norman Freeze

Nov 20, 2016

Freeze, Norman J., age 74 of Germantown passed away November 20, 2016.  He was born in Troy, OH to the late George and Helen (Dye) Freeze.  Norm graduated from Tipp City High School and then went on to earn a Bachelor’s degree from Capital University in Columbus, OH.  He worked at Hauer Music and Lazy Boy for many years.  Norm was very involved in...

Louise Bowers

Louise Bowers

Nov 19, 2016

Bowers, Louise D., age 84 of New Lebanon passed away November 19, 2016.  Louise was born in Greenville, TN to the late Dane and Annie (Self) Brown and was a member of Trinity United Church of Christ in New Lebanon.  Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband of 47 years, Austin Bowers, her son Kevin Bowers, infant...

John Schaeffer

John Schaeffer

Nov 18, 2016

Schaeffer, John A., age 63 formerly of Germantown passed away November 18, 2016 at his home in Florida. He was a graduate of Valley View High in 1971. John was born in Dayton, OH to the late Phillip and Louise (Rubenkoenig) Schaeffer.  John was proud member of the Germantown Lions Club, participated in Habitat for Humanity, and donated much of his...

Charles Horton

Charles Horton

Nov 17, 2016

Horton, Charles D. “Don”, age 86 of Hawkins, TX passed away November 17, 2016.  He was born in Campton, KY to the late Bufford and Minnie (Patent) Hawkins.  In 1948 he married Sarah Perugini and built his family of 7 children.  He retired from American Motors Corp in 1977 after 30 years and then went on to work at Big Bone Lick State...

Peggy Keister

Peggy Keister

Nov 11, 2016

Keister, Peggy Y., age 88 of Middletown passed away November 11, 2016 at the Atrium Medical Center.  She was born in Dayton, OH to the late George and Suda May (Campbell) Landrum.  Peggy was a member of Union Chapel Church where she was the president of 4F for over 20 years.  She was also a Girl Scout leader and a Cub Scout leader...

Evelyn Riner

Evelyn Riner

Nov 1, 2016

Riner, Evelyn “Faye”, age 83 of Germantown passed away November 1, 2016 at Astoria Health and Rehab in Germantown, OH.  She was born in Harlan, KY to the late Will and Daisy (Stewart) Clem.  Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by 3 children Tommy Prince, Jewel Asher, and Robert Riner, 5 sisters, and 3 brothers.  She is survived by her...

Ruth Ann Caplinger

Ruth Ann Caplinger

Oct 26, 2016

Caplinger, Ruth Ann, age 90 of Germantown passed away October 26, 2016 at Siena Woods nursing home.  She was born to the late Walter and Mary (Baker) DeHaven in Dayton, OH.  Along with her parents she is preceded in death by her husband Robert, 4 brothers, and 1 sister.  Ruth Ann is survived by her sons Robert and Phil Caplinger, daughter Susan Schweitzer,...

Amy Mann

Amy Mann

Oct 25, 2016

Mann, Amy R., age 87 of Germantown passed away October 25, 2016 at her home.  She was born in Alderson, WV to the late John and Ileta Crane.  Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband Bernard Mann in 2015, and 2 brothers Edward and John Lee Crane.  She is survived by 3 sons, Bernard, Dennis (Alleta), and Rick...

Elaine Briggs

Elaine Briggs

Oct 21, 2016

Elaine Pearl Briggs age 78, of Franklin, passed away Friday October 21, 2016 at her residence. Elaine was born in Miamisburg, OH the daughter of the late George and Reva (Davis) Condon. She owned and operated the Elaine Beauty Salon in Middletown for over 53 years. She enjoyed roller skating and taught skating at Romar Skating Rink, loved riding motorcycles...

Cora Little

Cora Little

Sep 27, 2016

Little, Cora E. (Weaver) 84, of Miamisburg, Ohio passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 27th surrounded by family and love. She was born to Birtie Noe and Virgil Weaver Sr. on April 4th, 1932, in Jackson, Kentucky. She was a devoted mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. Cora retired in 1992 from General Motors after 20 years of service. She is...

Cheryl Extine

Cheryl Extine

Sep 26, 2016

Extine, Cheryl L., age 60 from Miamisburg passed away September 26, 2016 surrounded by her family.  She was born in Dayton, OH to Fred Lee and the late Mildred Mauer Lee.  Cheryl was a loving mother and loved being a nana to her 5 grandchildren.  She is survived by her son Chris (Ashley) Extine, daughters April (Ron) Floyd, and Heather (Walt) Heindl, and...

Riley Ratliff

Riley Ratliff

Aug 29, 2016

Ratliff, Riley “Wade”, age 78, of Germantown passed away August 29, 2016.  Wade was born to the late Bulger and Bessie (Amburgy) Ratliff in Frenchburg, KY, retired from Chrysler in 2000 and was a past master of F. & A.M. #267.  Wade enjoyed hunting, fishing, western movies and watching NASCAR.  Wade loved his family and will be missed by everyone who knew him.  Along...

Simonetta Roach

Simonetta Roach

Aug 14, 2016

Roach, Simonetta, age 58 of Germantown passed away Sunday, August 14, 2016 at Hospice of Dayton.  Simone was born in Dayton, OH to the late Joseph and Vera (Johnson) Dvorak, was an aquatics instructor at the West Carrollton YMCA and loved gardening.  She is survived by her husband Larry Roach, her sons Michael (Genny) McCormick and Kenneth D. Roach, grandchildren Jordan and...

Barbara Stull

Barbara Stull

Jul 26, 2016

Stull, Barbara R., age 77 of Germantown passed away July 26, 2016.  She was born to the late Perry and Ruth (Matis) Bossinger in Dayton, OH and retired from Miami Valley Hospital.  She is survived by her husband Kenneth Mark Stull, her son David Stull, daughter Sharyn (Kurt) Anderson, 4 grandchildren, and her sisters Margaret (Dale) McKinney and Mary Alice Tankersley.  Funeral services...

Evelyn Shock

Evelyn Shock

Jul 23, 2016

Shock, Evelyn V., age 95 of Germantown, passed away July 23, 2016 at Sycamore Glen.  She was born to the late Edward and Josephene (Stroop) Swartzel in Germantown, OH, and was a member of Carpenter’s House Baptist Church.  Evelyn was the youngest of 10 children, who along with her parents preceded her in death: Clarence, Margaret, Estelle, Bill, Raymond, John, Emma, Mary...