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...

KRUG, Paulette F. “Cookie” Age 77, of Verona, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, April 19, 2024 at Miami Valley Hospital following a sudden illness. She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Krug, Sr., by a son, Thomas Krug, Jr. and by brothers, Butch & Kent Collins. She was a 1964 graduate of Northmont High School and she was a retired STNA with BrookHaven Retirement Community. She was the best mom, grandma & sister. Paulette is survived by a daughter, Paula...

MILLER, Dena K. 69, of Brookville, passed away on April 13, 2024. Memorial services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, April 24 at GILBERT-FELLERS FUNERAL HOME 950 ALBERT RD., BROOKVILLE. Following services a celebration of life gathering will be held at the Brookhaven Conference Center.

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...