All Obituaries

LEASURE, Sherilyn A. “Sherri” Age 78, of Brookville, passed away on Saturday, April 20, 2024 at BrookHaven, following an extended illness. She taught for 39 years in the Franklin-Monroe School District where she was also a longtime Volleyball Coach with many very successful teams. Sherri is survived by her husband of 33 years, Steve Leasure; sister, Lisa Saylor and by many other relatives and friends. It was Sherri’s request that there be no services. There will be a...

 EHLERS, Janet M. (Dull) Age 97, of Arcanum, passed away at her home on Thursday, April 18, 2024 following a sudden illness. She was preceded in death by her husband of 76 years, Duane W. Ehlers in Oct. She is also preceded by her parents, Ira & Lela (Dubbs) Dull and by sisters, Doris Ewry & Ruth Baker. She was a 1946 graduate of Arcanum High School and a longtime member of St. Matthews Lutheran Church in Ithaca, OH. She retired from Sutton’s Grocery in Arcanum after 25...

WEISENBARGER, Susan C. “Susie” Age 77, of Arcanum, passed away on Thursday, April 11, 2024 at Village Green in Greenville following a long battle with an extended illness. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Weisenbarger, by her parents, Joseph & Martha Van Vickle, by a brother & sister-in-law, Ronald & MaryAnn Van Vickle, by a step-son, Steven Weisbenbarger and by a brother-in-law, Carl Weisenbarger. Susie retired from Wayne Health Care in May of 2011,...

CURTIS, Marcille W. Age 89, of Greenville, passed away on Thursday, April 4, 2024 at Ayden Healthcare. She is survived by her husband of 58 years, Dale Curtis; children, Robert Curtis, William Curtis & Louise Sbrozzahi; sister, Velma Johnson and numerous other relatives and friends. A funeral service will be held 11:30 AM Tue. April 9 at the Kreitzer Funeral Home, 204 N. Main St. Arcanum, OH 45304, with burial to follow in Ithaca Cemetery. A visitation will be held Tuesday from 10:30 AM...

TENNISON, Richard E. “Rich” Age 65, of Arcanum, passed away on Thursday, March 28, 2024 at Miami County Hospice unit in Troy following an extended illness. He was preceded in death by his father, Richard (Linda) Tennison and by his mother, Molly Steele.  He was a retired SCPO in the US Navy. He served 8 years on active duty and had a total of 32 years of service including his time in the Naval Reserves. He was a member of American Legion Post 140, Eastern Star Amelia...

GEBHART, BARBARA RENEE Age 88, of Englewood, OH, passed away on March 18, 2024, at Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton following a few months of illness. Barbara was born in Toronto, Canada on September 14, 1935, to the late Harold and Rene (Schorfield) Dowsett. She graduated from Humber High School in 1952. Barb was preceded in death by her parents and her daughter, Lori Gebhart. She was a past member in Dayton U.S.P.S. shipmates in the 1970’s. She enjoyed teaching art and was a past...

TOMLINSON, SHERRY Age 74, of Eaton, OH, passed away on March 16, 2024, at Maple Gardens Rehab and Nursing Center. Sherry is preceded in death by her parents, Paul and Isabell (Maxton) Minniear; her husband, Bill Tomlinson and a grand-daughter Hunter Paige Smith. She loved her kids and grandkids. Sherry is survived by her children, Keith Burk Jr. (Cindy), Kent Burk (Trisha) and Kristy Burk (Sharon); grandchildren, Abby Hawkey (Trevor), Dakota Curtis (Stevee), Darien Burk (Bre), Keith Burk...

MILLER, GERALD “GARY” M. Age 76, of Arcanum, OH, passed away on March 13, 2024, at his residence surrounded by his loving family. Gary is preceded in death by his parents, Marvin M. and Jennie M. (Evans) Miller. Gary enjoyed going to auctions and collecting Minneapolis Moline tractors, going to cattle shows to watch his kids and grandkids. Gary is survived by his wife of 53 years Alma Pauline (Blair) Miller; a daughter, Shannon Clark (Scott); sons, Benjamin M. Miller and Matthew...

BAIRD, Betty Age 89, of Arcanum, passed away on Thursday, February 29, 2024. She was preceded in death by her husband, James F. Baird; parents, Joyce Campbell Sr. and Lucille Campbell (nee. Davenport); siblings, Bobby Campbell, Jean Oakes, Bonnie Horner, Junior Campbell, and Patty Mong. She is survived by her son, Jeff (Candy) Baird; many nieces and nephews, great-nieces and nephews, and great-great nieces and nephews. Betty enjoyed every moment with everyone at family gatherings, birthday...

ROUTZONG, Shirley A. Age 87, of Springboro, passed away on Thursday, February 29, 2024 at StoryPoint of Troy following a brief illness. She was preceded in death by her husband Marvin, by her parents, John & Marjorie Garbig & by a sister, Janet Hoke. She was a longtime member of the United Methodist Church and the Springboro Band Boosters. She retired from MetLife, she loved playing euchre & bridge and watching the Reds & Bengals. Shirley is survived by her beloved family:...