All Obituaries

BURNETT, Beverly Age 61, of Arcanum, OH, passed away on April 13, 2024. Beverly is preceded in death by her grandmother, Nettie Adams and parents, Ike & Ann Combs. Beverly treasured spending time with her grandchildren. She also loved to be out in nature photographing the beauty around her. Beverly worked at Green Tokai and her work family was important to her. She is survived by her sister, Tanya (Mark) Waller; sons, Erik (Erika) Owens, Corey (Sara) Yohey, and Daniel Fries;...

KOELLER, Susan Age 88, of Brookville, OH, passed away on April 12, 2024. Susan is preceded in death by her parents, Lindon and Icy Ernst; sister, Thelma (James Ralph) Burton; brother-in-law, David Shields. Susan worked as a homemaker and also spent 10 years teaching preschool. She enjoyed the time she spent watching her grandchildren grow up. She is survived by her husband, Joe Koeller; children, Harlin (Brenda) Koeller, Sylvia Koeller, and Beth (Barry) Zickefoose; grandchildren, Corey...

EBY, Dana K. Age 65, of West Alexandria, OH, passed away unexpectedly on April 10, 2024. Dana is preceded in death by his father, Danny Eby and sister, Denise Little. Dana graduated from Valley View High School in 1977 and went on to work at the Germantown Post Office as a mail carrier for 37 years. He loved his family, farm life, and his church. Dana was an excellent coach and worked with his daughters for over 20 years while they played soccer and softball. He was loved by all that met...

LEONARD, MARGARET D. Age 81, of Brookville, OH, passed away peacefully at home on April 3, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. Margaret is preceded in death by her late husband, Frederick J. Leonard Jr. and her parents Francis R. Costello and Margaret C. St. Amand as well as her brother, Frank Costello. She is survived by her children, Robert N. Mason Jr. (Joann), Robin Hatfield (David), Renee Darling and Regina Nicastro (John); grandchildren, Kristen Sato (Matt), Andrea Spencer (Chris),...

AUKERMAN, NORMA   6/20/1929 to 4/1/2024, 94 years old from Brookville, OH. She passed away at Greenbrier Nursing Home in Eaton, OH. She took sewing lessons at the County Agents’ office in Darke County in the evening. She owned her own beauty shop in Greenville, Ohio for 35 years. Mom and dad went square dancing every Saturday night. She also worked at a Pants Makers, a lady’s apparel store, in Trotwood. She was the All-American lady. At the same time worked at the beauty...

FILBRUN, DARLENE Age 90, of Lewisburg, OH, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 29, 2024, at Hospice of Dayton in Dayton. Darlene is preceded in death by her late husband, Richard “Dick” Filbrun; her parents, Charles and Nina (Duke) McAdams; a daughter, Denise Koeber; brothers, Jim McAdams and Dennis McAdams. Darlene graduated from Phillipsburg High School. She enjoyed sewing, knitting and painting. She was a very crafty lady. Darlene is survived by her son, Steven Filbrun...

NEMETH Robert F. II Age 65, of Brookville, passed away unexpectedly on March 28, 2024. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert F. Nemeth, I, and Mattie J. Nemeth.  Bob was formerly employed at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base and retired from Northmont City Schools. The skills he used at work as a maintenance employee carried over to helping his family and friends. He loved fishing, hunting and relaxing at home with his family, especially his grandchildren. Those who knew...

MILBY, Doug Age 64, of Brookville, passed away at home unexpectedly on March 18, 2024. He was preceded in death by his parents, Shirley and Donald Milby Sr. Doug was an active member of Brookville Full Gospel Church of God where he was a trustee and board member. He loved hunting and fishing. Doug was a dedicated VA employee. He served in the U.S. Army where he spent time on tour in Korea and worked with the National Guard. He was a devoted grandfather and deeply loved his family. Survived...

LANDIS, Carole M. Age 90, of Brookville, passed away following an extended illness on March 17, 2024. She was preceded in death by her husband of 41 years, Darell Landis and daughter-in-law, Sylvia Landis. Carole graduated from Dixie High School in 1951 and was married to Darell the same year. She retired from Miami Valley Hospital in 1986. Carole enjoyed family time, playing cards, watching movies and she loved her Lord. She is survived by her children, Deborah (Spencer) Williams,...

Ward IV “Billy” William Edward November 15th, 1963-March 5th, 2024, Billy Ward passed away peacefully at Miami Valley Hospital ICU after a 17-year long journey of health complications. He is preceded in death by his mother, Emilee (Couch) Ward who was killed in a car accident when Billy was just 4 years old on Wednesday November 6th, 1968. Billy suffered a traumatic brain injury in the accident. Despite the physical challenges that he faced he lived to raise a family in Verona,...