All Obituaries

Richard D. Emrick, Age 96, was born in Lewisburg, Ohio. As a member of the Greatest Generation, Richard served his country in the US Army during WWII, when he trained as a paratrooper and radio operator for the 101 airborne division. Richard received several medals for distinguished service and participated in the Battle of the Bulge, helping to free concentration camp survivors. Awaiting a return home, Richard travelled Europe for a few months. Upon arriving home, he marched in the ticker...

HONIOUS, Janet Sue (Lloyd) Age 80, of New Lebanon, passed away on October 20, 2021. She was preceded in death by her husband, Albert William Honious, Jr., by a son, Bradley Honious, parents, Clarence & Ursel Lloyd & by her siblings, Clarence Jr., George, Annabell, Harold, Lawrence, Elaine, Phyllis & Rick. Janet is survived by a son, Albert William “Billy” Honious, III; daughter, Tina (Dave) Woodgeard; 5 grandchildren, David (Rachel) Woodgeard, Jr., Stephanie (Scott)...

POSTON, Sarah Virginia Age 73, of Trotwood, passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, October 18, 2021. She was preceded in death by her parents, John & Rosalie Poston & by a sister, Coralie Poston. She was a 1966 graduate of Trotwood-Madison High School and she retired from Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton. Sarah is survived by a son, John Poston; grandchildren, Morgan Poston & Brenna Poston; great-grandchildren, Luke Gantt  & Ollena Gantt; sisters, Winona Bixby...

GORDON, Billie L. Age 68, of Brookville, passed away on Sunday, October 17, 2021 at Brookhaven, following an extended illness. She was preceded in death by her son, Michael Paul Gordon & by her parents, Revel & Nettie Howard. She loved American Girl Dolls. Billie is survived by her husband of 50 years, Michael Gordon; daughters, Kelly (Andy) Allcock & Kim (Jeremy) Gordon; grandchildren, Elisabeth, Victoria & Christian; siblings, Peggie (Dave) Mason, Dale Howard, Gale...

SCHAURER, Deo D. Age 91, of Phillipsburg, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his family on Monday, October 11, 2021. He was preceded in death by his wife, Bonnie, by a grandson, Bradly Teaford Cowan, by a sister, Margy Kroplin and by a baby brother, Donald Schaurer. He retired after 46 years as a pressman for the Dayton Daily News. He was a longtime member of Happy Corner Church of the Brethren. He was inducted into the Northmont Sports Hall of Fame as a member of the 1947...

APONYI, Stephen Guy Age 73, of Brookville, passed away on Friday, October 8, 2021 at Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton following a brief illness. He was preceded in death by step-children, Julie Post & Tracy Post. He was a veteran of the US Marine Corps and he also spent 20 years serving in the Army National Guard. He attended the Brookville Baptist Bible Fellowship and was the former owner and founder of Steam Pro, now A1 Artistic Cleaning. Stephen is survived by his wife of 40...

WARNER, Mary C. Age 97, of Brookville, passed away on Friday, October 8, 2021 at New Lebanon Rehab. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jess and by a sister, Thelma Brown. She was a longtime member of Providence Lutheran Church. Mary is survived by her children, Rosemary McGuire, Garry (Cheryl) Warner & Daryl (Kim) Warner; grandchildren, Lacy (Dave), Lindsay, Landon (Sydney), Derek & Karley; great-grandchildren, Anya, Keon & Joseph, and numerous other relatives and...

WILLIAMS, Donna F. 76, of Brookville, passed away Oct. 7th, 2021. Mother of Tony and Todd Luckoski. Loving grandmother to Caden and Ava Luckoski of Carmel Indiana. Daughter of Hoyt and Dora Baumgardner of Dayton, OH. She was preceded in death by her husband of 30 years, Steve Williams. Donna retired from Montgomery Co MRDD. Donna was a very talented quilter. She and Steve loved to travel with their camper. She was a member of the Salem Church of God. She will be remembered for her loving...

FLORKEY, Barbara S. Age 61, of Pitsburg, formerly of Brookville, went to be with the Lord on Wed. October 6, 2021 at Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton following a brief illness. She was preceded in death by her parents, Gale & Carolyn Zickefoose & by a grandson, Bennett Justice. She attended Faith Hope Compassion Fellowship in Arcanum and was employed by PKM Life Transitions. Barb is survived by her husband of 42 years, Dave Florkey; children, Joshua (Whitney) Florkey, Tabitha (Geoff)...

FERGUSON, Jack Age 14, of Lewisburg, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, October 5, 2021. He was a freshman at Tri-County North High School. He loved hunting, fishing and spending time with his friends and his cousins. Jack is survived by his mother, Mahala Dull; father John (Caitlyn) Ferguson; sister, Annabel; brother, Haiden; maternal grandparents, Mike & Susan Dull; paternal grandparents, John & Lynn Ferguson, great-grandparents, Florence Lock, Ralph Dull, Paul & Helen...