All Obituaries

Marietta “Kit” Miller, age 98, of West Alexandria, OH passed away Wednesday, February 17, 2021 at Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton.  She was born May 17, 1922 in Preble County to the late Everette and Louise Herbst.  She was a member of the Salem Lutheran Church and Women’s Circle; was a member of the Alpha Kappa Sorority, Coterie Club, Order of Eastern Star, James E. Ryan Post American Legion #322 Ladies Auxiliary and was a member of the Elks Lodge in...

Jeanne S. Via, age 60, of Camden, OH passed away Monday, February 15, 2021 at her residence after a short battle with cancer. She was born January 12, 1961 in Gratis, OH to Suzanne A. Combs and the late Donald J. Combs.  She was a 1979 graduate of Preble Shawnee High School and retired from Miami University after 29 years, working in the IT field. She was also a Charter Member of the F.O.E. #4289 Auxiliary, Gratis; but most importantly, she was a caring friend to all.  In addition...

Frederick L. “Bud” Tucker, age 84, of Somerville, OH passed away on Friday, February 5, 2021 at his residence.  He was born July 28, 1936 in Grafton, WV to the late Harold and Evelyn Tucker.  He was a U.S. Army Veteran; was a member of the Gratis United Methodist Church; and he retired in 1992 from AK Steel in Middletown, OH.  He dearly cherished and enjoyed spending time with his family.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother...

Virginia A. “Ginger” Filley, age 76, of Gratis, OH passed away Monday, February 1, 2021 at Fort Hamilton Hospital in Hamilton, OH.  She was born April 1, 1944 in Preble County, OH.  She was preceded in death by her parents Homer and Marguerite Filley; and son J.D. Denny.  She is survived by her daughter Jodi (Mike) Fritts of Gratis; son John Denny of Ft. Wayne, IN; 8 grandchildren; and 8 great grandchildren. A private service will be held at the convenience of...

Lois M. Hammond, age 83, of Lewisburg passed away on Monday, January 18, 2021 at her residence with her family by her side.  She was born September 15, 1937 in Dayton, OH to the late William H.L. and Dorothy (Hall) Taylor.  She was a 1956 graduate of Lewisburg High School.  She was a member of Plainview Open Bible Church in Brookville and Community of Faith in Lewisburg.  She was a bookkeeper for Hammonds Enterprises; was previously employed at the Preble County...

Jack A. Cooper, age 84, of Gratis, OH passed away on Sunday, January 17, 2021 at the Soin Medical Center when the gate to Heaven opened and he entered to be with his daughter.  It was very hard to let him go, but now he isn't in pain anymore.  He was the rock of our Family, the best husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather.  He was the nicest man ever, never met a stranger and always put others before himself.  We Love You!  He was born October 24, 1936...

Roberta Eck, age 93, of West Alexandria passed away on Monday, January 4, 2021 at the Kettering Medical Center. She was born February 11, 1927 in Eaton to the late Clifford and Violet Charles.  She graduated from Eaton High School; was a member of the Salem Lutheran Church in West Alexandria; and a member of the Friendship Circle Quilters.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Robert Eugene Eck in 2006; and her beloved brothers and sisters.  She...

Josh “Randy” Bird, age 54, of Eaton, OH passed away Sunday, January 3, 2021 at his residence.  He was born May 27, 1966 in Cincinnati, OH to the late Nathaniel and Christine Bird.  Josh worked as a tree trimmer for the last 20 years. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Judy Bird, who passed away in 2019.  He is survived by three children; two step-children; three grandchildren; three brothers; two sisters; and numerous nieces and...

Donna L. Grossnickle, age 88, of Eaton, OH and formerly of New Lebanon and West Alexandria, OH, passed away Sunday, December 27, 2020 at the Vancrest Health Care Center in Eaton.  She was born July 30, 1932 in Springfield, OH to the late John and Emma Good.  She was a 1950 graduate of West Alexandria High School; and was a lifetime member of West Alexandria Church of the Brethren where she was active in the Women’s Group and Choir.  In addition to her parents, she was...

Mary E. Hanks, age 79, of Gratis, OH passed away on Saturday, December 26, 2020 at her residence.  She was born April 8, 1941 in Eaton, OH to the late Lafayette and Eva Summers.  She was a member of the Rebekah Eastern Star Lodge, Camden, OH.  She was an avid gardener and enjoyed canning.  She retired as a school bus driver from Preble Shawnee Schools.  In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband Robert “Pappy'' Hanks, who...