Obituaries

Joe F. Bowers

Joe F. Bowers

Feb 25, 2011

Joe F. Bowers, 78, of Greenville passed away on February 25, 2011 at Rest Haven Nursing Home. Joe was born on January 1, 1933 to the late Lawrence and Melissa “Lissie” (Charles) Bowers. Joe was a factory worker for Witt Plastics and Transel Wrap. He enjoyed fishing and riding his bike. Joe's greatest joy was his grandchildren and would always...

Edna L. (Carothers) Schlosser

Edna L. (Carothers) Schlosser

Feb 20, 2011

Edna L (Carothers) Schlosser, 98, of Greenville and formerly of New Madison, passed away peacefully on February 20, 2011 at the Brethren Retirement Community. Edna was born in Darke County, Ohio on November 10, 1912 to the late Abijah & Clara (Norris) Carothers. Edna was a 1931 graduate of New Madison High School. She was a homemaker and worked at...

Melesa L. Westfall

Melesa L. Westfall

Feb 17, 2011

Melesa L. Westfall, 47, of Greenville, passed away Thursday morning, February 17, 2011 at the Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton. She was born on October 13, 1963 in Greenville, daughter of Marjorie (Sharp) Strait of Greenville and the late Harold E. “Gene” Strait. Melesa had worked at the former New Idea in Coldwater and most recently was employed by Workhorse....

Jose "Joe" Capetillo

Jose "Joe" Capetillo

Feb 16, 2011

Jose “Joe” Capetillo, 61, of Greenville, passed away Wednesday morning, February 16, 2011 at the Vitas Hospice in Dayton. He was born on August 20, 1949 in Uvalde, TX, son of Julia (Fuentes) Avilas of Uvalde, TX and the late Mateo Capetillo. Joe had worked for several years in the maintenance department at Wayne Hospital in Greenville. He had attended...

Frank J. Hubler

Frank J. Hubler

Feb 16, 2011

Frank J. Hubler, 84, of New Madison passed away on Wednesday, February 16, 2011 at the VA Center in Dayton. Frank was born in New Paris, Ohio on March 15, 1926 to the late Ralph and Maude M. ( McKinney) Hubler Frank graduated from New Madison Schools. Frank served honorably in the Army from March 14, 1944 – April 16,...

Anita M. (Swank)

Anita M. (Swank)

Feb 13, 2011

Anita M. (Swank) Brandt, 36, of Slidell, Louisiana, and formerly of Greenville, passed away February 13, 2011 at her residence in Slidell after a long battle with cancer. She was born September 21, 1974 in Greenville, daughter of Christine (Connelley) Swank of Greenville, and the late Bruce D. Swank who preceded her in death on January 24 of this year....

Roger W. Beam

Roger W. Beam

Feb 12, 2011

Roger W. Beam, 57, of Greenville, passed away Saturday, February 12, 2011 at the St. Charles Hospital in Oregon, OH. He was born October 5, 1953 in Greenville, son of the late William Stanley and Hazel Irene (Lavy) Beam. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a sister, Betty Shotz; and brothers, Charlie D. Beam, Junior...

Nancy L. Dill

Nancy L. Dill

Feb 9, 2011

Nancy L.(O’Dell)Dill, 71, of Hollansburg, passed away on February 9, 2011 at Reid Hospital in Richmond, IN. Nancy was born in New Madison, Ohio on May 23, 1939 to the late Howard and RuthMary (Darland) O’Dell. Nancy owned and operated Nancy’s Beauty Salon in Hollansburg for 50 years. She was a past Matron of the Ft. Black Chapter, Order of...

Charles "Chuck" Arthur Heindl

Charles "Chuck" Arthur Heindl

Feb 8, 2011

Charles “Chuck” A. Heindl, 45, of Greenville, passed away unexpectedly on February 8, 2011 at Good Samaritan Hospital in Dayton. Chuck was born in Greenville, Ohio on March 5, 1965 to Evelyn (Magoteaux) Heindl and the late Cork Heindl. Chuck is a 1983 graduate of Franklin Monroe High School and worked at Stan Ray and Sons in Greenville, as a...

Carol Jean "Jeanie" Denlinger

Carol Jean "Jeanie" Denlinger

Jan 31, 2011

Carol Jean “Jeanie” (Yoder-Hyre) Denlinger of Eldorado, Ohio was born July 16, 1933 in Dayton, Ohio. She departed this life on January 31, 2011 at Reid Hospital in Richmond, Indiana following a brief illness. She was united in marriage to Jesse R. Denlinger of Clayton, Ohio on November 16, 1952 who survives. She is also survived by their three children,...

James E. Develbiss

James E. Develbiss

Jan 30, 2011

**PLEASE NOTE SERVICES FOR MR. DEVELBISS HAVE BEEN RESCHEDULED FOR SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 5 AT 2 P.M.  THE FAMILY WILL RECEIVE FRIENDS 1 HOUR PRIOR TO SERVICES ON SATURDAY.**   James E. Develbiss, 93, of Greenville, passed away Sunday, January 30, 2001 at his residence. He was born May 5, 1917 in Darke County, son of the late Harry and Mayme (Swadner)...

Mary Ann Filby

Mary Ann Filby

Jan 30, 2011

Mary A. (Unger) Filby, 77, of New Madison passed away on Sunday, January 30, 2011 at her residence. Mary was born in Darke County, Ohio on December 25, 1933 to George Unger and Gladys (Bowman) Unger-Mogul. Mary was a graduate of Greenville High School. She later worked and retired from K Mart Department Store. Mary was an excellent cook and...

Earl L. Perrin

Earl L. Perrin

Jan 30, 2011

Earl L. Perrin, 76, of West Manchester, passed away Sunday, January 30, 2011 at his residence after a brief illness. He was born May 15, 1934 in Montgomery County, son of the late Ova Harris and Edna Helen (Sleppy) Perrin. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a brother, Paul Perrin. Earl had worked most of...

Phyllis Irene Etzler

Phyllis Irene Etzler

Jan 28, 2011

Phyllis I. (Dershem) Etzler, 81, of New Madison, passed away on January 28, 2011 at Brethren Retirement Community in Greenville. Phyllis was born in Preble County on February 12, 1929 to the late Aaron & Bertha (Bridgett) Dershem. Phyllis is a graduate of New Madison High School. She later worked and retired from FRAM after 25 years of service. Phyllis...

Penelope K. Teegarden

Penelope K. Teegarden

Jan 27, 2011

**PLEASE NOTE SERVICES FOR MRS. TEEGARDEN HAVE BEEN RESCHEDULED FOR FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 4 AT 2 P.M.  THE FAMILY WILL RECEIVE FRIENDS 2 HOURS PRIOR TO SERVICES ON FRIDAY AT THE CHURCH.**   Penelope K. Teegarden, 55, of Rossburg, passed away early Thursday morning, January 27, 2011 from injuries do to an auto accident on ST. Rt. 49 in Montgomery County. She was born April...

Helen M. Niswonger

Helen M. Niswonger

Jan 27, 2011

Helen M. Niswonger, 84, of Greenville, passed away late Thursday morning, January 27, 2011 at Wayne Hospital in Greenville. She was born March 3, 1926 in West Manchester, daughter of the late John Patrick and Carrie (Arthur) Haller. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by a grandson, Derrick Mowery. A homemaker, Helen was an avid refunder...

Penelope K. Teegarden

Penelope K. Teegarden

Jan 27, 2011

Penelope K. Teegarden, 55, of Rossburg, passed away early Thursday morning, January 27, 2011 from injuries do to an auto accident on ST. Rt. 49 in Montgomery County. She was born April 12,1955  in Columbus, Ohio, daughter of the late Harry Stine and mother Josephine (Patterson) Stine of Piqua. Penelope was RN nurse at Good Samaritan Hospital in Dayton, Ohio...

Mildred M. Shade

Mildred M. Shade

Jan 25, 2011

Mildred  M. Shade, 95, of Greenville, passed away early Tuesday morning, January 25, 2011 at Heartland of Greenville. She was born September 22, 1915 in Darke County, the daughter of the late Samuel and Eva Mae (Ford) Young.  In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Carl H. Shade on September 16, 1982, brothers, Carl,...

Joyce E. (Hill-Schlechty)

Joyce E. (Hill-Schlechty)

Jan 25, 2011

Joyce E. (Hill-Schlechty) Thornhill, 78, of Greenville and formerly of Ansonia, passed away Tuesday afternoon, January 25, 2011, at Sterling House in Greenville. She was born November 22, 1932 in Lynn, IN, daughter of the late Forest O. and Martha Ellen (Abner) Hill. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her first husband, Charles W. Schlechty...

Bruce D. Swank

Bruce D. Swank

Jan 24, 2011

Bruce D. Swank, 64, of Greenville, passed away Monday afternoon, January 24, 2011 at the Veterans Administration Hospice in Dayton. He was born August 20, 1946 in Greenville, son of the late Ralph E. and Helen M. (Poling) Swank. In addtion to his parents he was preceded in death by a grandson, Derek Brandt. Bruce was a veteran of the...