Obituaries

Mar 13, 2021

William "Bill" John Fremd, age 78, of Greenville, Ohio, passed away, in the presence of his family, at State of the Heart Hospice Care Unit in Greenville on March 13, 2021. He was born on March 14, 1942, in Greenville, to the late Elmer W. and Violet V. (Longenecker) Fremd. Bill was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church and...

Mar 11, 2021

Frances "Fran" Boyd, 73, of Troy, Ohio, passed away on Thursday, March 11, 2021. Born Frances Bridget Murphy on January 21, 1948 in Queens, New York, to the late Frank and Ethel (Cunningham) Murphy. In addition to her parents, Fran was preceded in death by her beloved husband Robert W. Boyd Jr. Fran was the oldest of four siblings. Fran...

Mar 7, 2021

Connie Louise Coppess, 75 of Greenville, Ohio, passed away on March 7, 2021 at Reid Health Center in Richmond, Indiana. She was born in Piqua, Ohio to the late Harold Asher and Lila Lee (Gump) Foster. She is survived by her husband of 45 years, Jerald "Jerry" Verlin Coppess, whom she married on December 2, 1978; her son Joey (Carrie)...

Mar 1, 2021

Beverly Arlene Swaney, 79, of Jackson, Ohio, passed away early Monday morning, March 1, 2021, surrounded by her family. She was born on January 22, 1942, in Coalton, Ohio, to the late Arthur and Oleta (Clark) Griffith. In addition to her parents, Beverly was preceded in death by her husband, Carl Swaney; her sons, David Gillum and Ryan Gillum; her...

Feb 28, 2021

Margaret Leona Smith, 86, in New Madison, Ohio, passed away early Sunday morning, February 28, 2021, at her home surrounded by her family. She was born on September 19, 1934, in Richmond, Indiana, to the late Earl and Glenna (Rowland) Rodgers. In addition to her parents, Margaret was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph in 2012, whom she married...

Feb 28, 2021

Guadalupe "Lupe" Self, 81, of Greenville, Ohio, passed away early Sunday morning, February 28, 2021, at Ayden Healthcare in Greenville. She was born on October 28, 1939, in Brownsville, Texas, to the late Seferino and Anita (Izeguirre) Castro. In addition to her parents, Lupe was preceded in death by her daughter, Diane Self; her son, Eugene Self; her sisters, Rosa...

Feb 27, 2021

Richard Jacob Voskuhl, age 75, of Greenville, Ohio, passed away on Saturday, February 27, 2021, at Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton. He was born on May 10, 1945, in Celina, Ohio, to the late Sylvester and Loretta (Esser) Voskuhl. In addition to his parents, Richard was preceded in death by his life companion, Deborah Kramer, and his brother Sylvester, Jr....

Feb 27, 2021

William Joseph Hunt, age 69, of Greenville, Ohio, formerly of Fredericksburg, Virginia, passed away on Saturday, February 27, 2021 at Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton. He was born on September 26, 1951, in Greenville, to the late James Hunt, Sr. and Adele (Kolka) Hunt. In addition to his parents, Bill was preceded in death by his brother, James Hunt, Jr....

Feb 24, 2021

Berneice A. Baltes, forever known as Eldora Speedway's First Lady, passed away on Wednesday, February 24, 2021, at her home in New Weston at the age of 93. She was born on August 29, 1927, in St. Henry, Ohio, to the late Ferdinand and Isabella (Tobe) Moeller. In addition to her parents, Berneice was preceded in death by her beloved...

Feb 23, 2021

Arnold Ernest McFarland, 96, of New Madison, Ohio, passed away on Tuesday, February 23, 2021, at the Brethren Retirement Community in Greenville, Ohio. He was born on February 25, 1924, in Dublin, Indiana, to the late James and Emma (Sweet) McFarland. In addition to his parents, Arnold was preceded in death by his wife, Annie (Hancock) McFarland, whom he married...

Feb 19, 2021

Raymond “Turkey” W. Yinger, 77, of Greenville, Ohio, passed away with his family by his side, on Friday, February 19, 2021. He was born on July 5, 1943, in Hillsdale, Michigan, to the late Irving and Mary (St. John) Yinger.  In addition to his parents, Raymond was preceded in death by his siblings, Lester “Butch” Yinger, Bob Yinger, and Dick...

Feb 19, 2021

William “Bill” A. Rose, 58, of Ansonia, Ohio, passed away early Monday morning, February 15, 2021 at his home. Bill was born on October 29, 1962, in Union City, Indiana, to the late Kenneth and Joyce (Coblentz) Rose. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Thomas Rose. Bill was not a complicated person. He...

Feb 18, 2021

Feb 16, 2021

Lady Jewel Lutz, 96, of Greenville, Ohio, passed away on Tuesday, February 16, 2021, at Greenville Health and Rehab. She was born on April 19, 1924 in Knoxville, Tennessee. Lady was preceded in death by her parents; her brothers and sisters; and her son, Daniel Regguinti. She is survived by her daughter-in-law, Teressa Regguinti, granddaughter, Angela Woelfer, & two great...

Feb 16, 2021

Terry Lee Cassel peacefully went home, to be with the Lord, Tuesday, February 16, 2021. His parents, Virgil Sylvester and Serena Elizabeth Cassel, having passed before him, joined in the heavenly celebration.  Also preceded him in death was his brother, Jerry (Shirley) Cassel, and father-in-law, Ralph Mumaw. Born in Greenville, January 1, 1949, he lived a full life enjoying boating,...

Feb 15, 2021

Ralph Junior Silvers, 98, of New Paris, Ohio, passed away on Monday, February 15, 2021, at home surrounded by his family. He was born on January 13, 1923, in Gratis, Ohio, a son of the late Roy and Mae (Coleman) Silvers. In addition to his parents, Ralph was preceded in death by his wife, Eileen (Schlosser) Silvers, whom he married...

Feb 14, 2021

Yvonne Wages, 93, of New Madison, Ohio, passed away on Sunday, February 14, 2021, at The Brethren Retirement Community in Greenville, Ohio.  She was born May 24, 1927 in Darke County, Ohio, to the late Rev. Benjamin and Treva (Longenecker) Timmons.  In addition to her parents, Yvonne was preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, Coleman Wages, whom...

Feb 12, 2021

On Friday, February 12, 2021, Janice Elizabeth Smith, a loving wife and mother of four, passed away, at the age of 87, with her son and two daughters by her side. She was born on August 24, 1933, in Union City, Indiana, to the late Joseph L. and Mabel T. (Foreman) Collins. In addition to her parents, Janice was preceded...

Feb 3, 2021

Noreen C. Deming, 96, of Wayne Lakes, Ohio, formerly of Sarasota, Florida, passed away at her home on Wednesday, February 3, 2021. She was born on July 17, 1924, in Rochester, New York, to the late Nathan and Gladys (Fletcher) Conrow. In addition to her parents, Noreen was preceded in death by her husband, Melville Deming in 2015, whom she...

Feb 3, 2021

Romanus “Russ” D. Monnin, 82, of Greenville, Ohio, passed away at his home with his family by his side, on Wednesday, February 3, 2021, from complications of congestive heart failure. He was born on January 14, 1939, in Russia, Ohio, to the late Wilbert and Matilda (Sherman) Monnin.  In addition to his parents, Russ was preceded in death by his...