Obituaries

John F Ball

John F Ball

May 27, 2011

John F. Ball 91, of Greenville, passed May 27, at Wayne Health Care, Greenville. John was born on July 20, 1919 in Passaic, New Jersey. John is survived by his wife Carol, 3 sons Al, Cincinnati; John Jr. and wife Mary Jo of Nevada; Todd and wife Ana of Colorado. 3 stepsons Douglas Cook and wife Deana’ of Ft. Mill,...

Mildred "Midge" Shane

Mildred "Midge" Shane

May 22, 2011

Mildred "Midge" Shane, 89, of Greenville, passed away early Sunday morning, May 22, 2011 at Rest Haven in Greenville. She was born November 27, 1921 in Ft. Wayne, IN, daughter of the late Carl and Clara (Petering) Kruckeberg. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Shane; a daughter, Jeanne Shane; a son, Timmy...

Virginia R. Metzcar

Virginia R. Metzcar

May 22, 2011

Virginia R. Metzcar, 88, of Versailles, passed away early Sunday morning, May 22, 2011 at the Versailles Health Care Center. She was born July 29, 1922 in Darke County, daughter of the late Harry and Inez (Baird) Rickert. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Paul Metzcar in 1966; a son, Robert; and 2...

Norma G. Whittaker

Norma G. Whittaker

May 18, 2011

Norma G. Whittaker, 95, of Greenville, passed away Wednesday afternoon, May 18, 2011 at the Oakley House in Greenville. She was born December 10, 1915 in Darke County, daughter of the late Alonzo and Nancy (Royer) Eley. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her brothers, Richard, Russell, Robert, and Donald Eley; and her sister's Erma...

Cecil A. Fetters

Cecil A. Fetters

May 18, 2011

Cecil A. Fetters, 71, of Greenville passed away Wednesday morning, May 18, 2011 in the emergency room of Wayne Health Care. He was born February 23, 1940 in Dayton, Ohio, son of the late Floyd F. and Marjorie (Dils) Fetters. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his brothers, Ray, Don, Ralph, Chet, and E.E. "Tex";...

Jack L. Hicks

Jack L. Hicks

May 12, 2011

Jack L. Hicks, 75, of Greenville , passed away Thursday, May 12, 2011 at Covington Care Center of Covington, Ohio. He was born March 25, 1936 in Arcanum, son of the late Hershel M. and Cora P. (Timmons) Hicks. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his brother Harvey Hicks. Jack was a plumber for Paulus...

Harold J. Stuck

Harold J. Stuck

May 11, 2011

Harold J. Stuck, age 91, of Versailles, Ohio passed away at home on May 11 after a lengthy illness.  He was born July 24, 1919, near North Star, Ohio, the son of Carl and Bertha (Rismiller) Stuck. Harold was a lifetime member of St. Paul Lutheran Church, North Star, where he had served as deacon and trustee.  He enlisted in the...

Shirley A. Ferrante

Shirley A. Ferrante

May 9, 2011

Shirley A. Ferrante, 69, of Greenville, passed away Monday morning, May 9, 2011 at Heartland of Greenville. She was born March 1, 1942 in Greenville, daughter of Wavalene (Eley) Bromagem of Greenville and the late Walter Bromagem, Sr. In addition to her father she was preceded in death by her husband, Robert L. Franklin, Sr. A homemaker, Shirley was a...

Clyde Franklin Raby

Clyde Franklin Raby

May 1, 2011

Clyde F. Raby, 76, of New Madison passed away on May 1, 2011 at Good Samaritan Hospital in Dayton. Clyde was born in Grainger County, Tennessee on September 5, 1934 to the late Austin and Rachael (Ray) Raby. Clyde was an ordained minister from 1970 until Easter Sunday, 2011 an pastored several Baptist Churches in Ohio and Indiana. He also...

Linda Darlene Newbauer

Linda Darlene Newbauer

May 1, 2011

Linda Darlene Newbauer, 61, of Greenville, passed away on May 1,2011 at Gade Health Care Center. Linda was born January 25, 1950 in New Castle, Indiana to Emma(Mounce)Crider of Greenville and the late Wilbur Wilson. Linda had been the activities director at Gade Health Care Center before becoming ill. She was a very caring person and loved doing anything to...

Lowell V. Miller

Lowell V. Miller

Apr 29, 2011

Lowell V. Miller, 88,  of Greenville, died Friday, April 29, 2011 at VA Hospital, in Dayton. He was born October 10, 1922, in Darke County, Ohio, the son of the late William and Ethyl (Brock) Miller.  In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his son, Neal Miller; sisters, Bea Painter, Wavelene Miller, Fern Miller; a brother,...

Charles William Frech

Charles William Frech

Apr 22, 2011

NEW MADISON, OH - Charles William Frech passed away Saturday, April 23, 2011, at his home. He was born February 3, 1927 to John and Marie (Gulley) Frech in Middleboro, Indiana. He lived in Richmond and Liberty, Indiana and resided the past 38 years in New Madison, Ohio. He attended Liberty schools and was a Navy Veteran of World War...

Phillip C. Benge

Phillip C. Benge

Apr 21, 2011

Phillip C. Benge, 59, of Ansonia, passed away Thursday evening April 21, 2011 at Good Samaritan Hospital in Dayton. He was born January 7, 1952 in Dayton, OH, son of the late Henry and Lois Madge (Shook) Benge. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a brother, Arthur Benge. Phillip spent most of his life as...

Sherri Darlene Mcclellan

Sherri Darlene Mcclellan

Apr 18, 2011

Sherri D. (Drew) McClellan, 59, of Hollansburg, passed away on April 18, 2011 at Good Samaritan Hospital in Dayton. Sherri was born on December 29, 1951 to the late Ralph and Juanita (Williams) Drew. Sherri was a graduate of New Madison Schools and retired from FRAM after 37 years of service in Greenville as an assembly worker. She loved to...

Erma M. Breymier

Erma M. Breymier

Apr 16, 2011

Erma M. Breymier, 92, of Versailles and formerly of Ansonia, passed away early Saturday morning, April 16, 2011 at the Versailles Health Care Center in Versailles. She was born October 16, 1918 in Jay County, IN, daughter of the late Harry C. and Elymira (Armstrong) Bickel. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Paul...

Wyatt Paul Farmer

Wyatt Paul Farmer

Apr 14, 2011

Waytt Paul Farmer, infant son of Greg Aaron and Ameila Mae (Morrison) Farmer, passed away on April 14, 2011 at Miami Valley Hospital. In addition to his parents, Wyatt is survived by two brothers, Jackson Andrew Farmer and Levi Joseph Farmer; paternal grandparents, Brett & Ruth Farmer of Englewood; maternal grandparents, Paul & Marilyn Morrison of New Madison; paternal great...

John Delbert Hecht

John Delbert Hecht

Apr 12, 2011

John Delbert Hecht, 76, formerly of Ansonia and Versailles, passed away Tuesday, April 12, 2011 at the Van Wert Manor in Van Wert.   Private services will be held at the Newcomer Cemetery near Pitsburg.   Arrangements have been entrrusted with the Oliver-Floyd Funeral Home in Greenville.

Paul Richard Baker

Paul Richard Baker

Apr 12, 2011

Paul Richard Baker, 81, of Greenville, passed away on April 12, 2011 at Wayne Healthcare in Greenville. Paul was born on December 10, 1929 in Greenville to the late Vern and Ruby (Coover) Baker. Paul worked for Hamilton Motors in Greenville as a Parts Manager for 16 years and also worked in the sales department for 10 years. Paul enjoyed...

Helen M Dunn

Helen M Dunn

Apr 10, 2011

Helen M. (Calvert) Dunn, 86, of Arcanum, passed away on April 10, 2011 at Heartland of Greenville. She was born on January 26, 1925 in Barrackville, West Virginia to the late William and Ora May (Nestor) Calvert. Helen was a local business owner for many years of the Dunn Hobby Shop. She was a seamstress and a member of the...

Clifford C. Volker

Clifford C. Volker

Apr 8, 2011

Clifford C. Volker, 64, of Greenville, Ohio passed away Friday, April 8, 2011 at his residence.  Private services will be held at Dayton National Cemetery Dayton, Ohio at a later date.  Arrangements are being handle by Oliver-Floyd Funeral Home in Greenville, Ohio.