George Nixon, Jr., 84, of Farmersville, OH, passed away suddenly on Saturday, February 18, 2012 at his home. Born in Lanier Twp., Preble County, OH, he was a son of the late George, Sr. & Emma (Adelberger) Nixon. Mr. Nixon was a USMC veteran of WW II serving in the Pacific Theater in the occupation of Japan. He retired as a Supervisor after 30 years with Dayton Tire and Rubber; and was a member and Past Master (1971-1972) of John W. Durst...

Rosie C. Johnson, 73, of Eaton, OH and formerly of New Lebanon, OH, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday morning, February 18, 2012. Born in Chestnut Stand, KY, she was a daughter of the late James & Ada (Barnes) Henry. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by brother, sister & their spouses Wallace (Sandy) Henry, Biddy Mae (Eugene) Rader and Alfred "Abe" Henry. She was a member of the First Tabernacle of God's Word in New...

Anne Mae Edwards, 77, of Eaton, OH, went home to be with the Lord on Monday afternoon, February 6, 2012. Born in Homestead, PA, she was a daughter of the late Michael & Anna (Zoldos) Vedro. Anne was a loving mother and grandmother and was a faithful member of the New Beginnings Church of God in West Alexandria, OH. She is survived by children Lynne Goldwasser of Lusby, MD; Karen Sue Morrow of Eaton; and Timothy Henry Edwards of Eaton:...

Lowell L.. McKee, age 91, of West Alexandria, OH, passed away Wednesday morning, February 1, 2012 following a lengthy illness. Born in Preble County, he was a son of the late Clarence L. & Sadie Frances (Poffenberger) McKee. Mr. McKee retired from National Cash Register in Dayton after 19 years. He then went to work at Henny Penny in Eaton, retiring in 2004 at the age of 84; and continued to work part-time for several more years. He also worked...

Steven E. Fugate, 47, of Kettering, OH, passed away peacefully Tuesday morning, January 31, 2012 following a long and courageous battle with cancer. Steve was a son of Herman H. & Elsie M. (Watson) Fugate, and was a 1983 graduate of Dixie High School in New Lebanon. He worked 11 years as a printed circuit technician for Thal-Mor Associates, Inc. of Dayton, until his illness prevented him from continuing. A huge fan of the Centerville Elks...

Ronald A. Pentecost, age 65, of Brookville, OH, and formerly of Erlanger, KY, passed away suddenly Tuesday morning, January 24, 2012 at his home. Born in Richmond, IN, he was a son of the late F. Eugene & Joan (Stevens) Pentecost. Mr. Pentecost worked 35 years for Trans World Airlines as cargo handler, then ramp foreman at airports in Cincinnati, Chicago and Dayton. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by brother David Pentecost. ...

Dorothy I. Swartz, 80, of Camden, OH, passed away January 13, 2012. Dorothy grew up, and graduated from high school, in Monroe, OH. She retired in 1985 from domestic employment. She was Past Madame President of the Fraternal Order of the Eagles Auxiliary and volunteered with the Camden Fire and Rescue Auxiliary fundraisers. She enjoyed taking long rides to view the beauty of the seasons. Dorothy's family and friends enjoyed her cooking until...

Amanda L. Smith, age 31, of Eaton, OH, went home to be with the Lord suddenly on Sunday morning, January 8, 2012. A daughter of Keith C. & Amy C. (Ward) Jones, Amanda was a 1998 graduate of Eaton High School and attended Miami Jacobs College for 2 years. A member of the First Presbyterian Church in Eaton, she worked for the Ohio BMV for 10 years and with the Eaton office for 7 years. Preceded in death by Maternal grandparents Marvin & Nellie...

Gary L. Hake, 66 of Eaton, OH, passed away Thursday morning January 5, 2012 at Reid Hospital in Richmond. Born in Rossburg, OH, he was a son of the late Andrew W. & Violet (Winkler) Hake. Gary worked as an owner-operator truck driver for 38 years, and over the years, formerly operated several car lots in Preble County. An historical car enthusiast, he was a former member of the "Over the Hill Gang" car club; and was a member of the Eaton Church...

Carol E. Kuzera, age 60, of Dayton, OH, passed away suddenly on Monday morning, December 26, 2011 at her residence. Born in Chicago, IL, she was a daughter of the late John & Adeline (Dini) Kuzera. Carol was a 1969 graduate of Josephinum High School in Chicago; a graduate of Elmhurst College in Elmhurst, IL with a degree in Christian Education; and earned a secondary degree from the United Theological Seminary in Dayton. She formerly served as...