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Daniel D. Stikeleather

Daniel D. Stikeleather, 48, of Eaton, Ohio, passed away at his home on May 9, 2025. Born on July 1, 1976, in Connersville, he was a 1995 graduate of Connersville Senior High and worked at Landmark and L & M until retirement. Daniel served as a poster child for the March of Dimes and was a devoted member of The Kingdom Hall, where he enjoyed Bible stories. He is survived by his mother Sandra, sister Calina, grandmother Marilyn, and several nieces and nephews, while being preceded in death by his father and grandparents.

Mary L. Kruse

Mary L. Kruse, a resident of Lewisburg, passed away on Monday, May 19, 2025, at the age of 80. Her funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Barnes Funeral Home in Lewisburg. No additional details about her life, family, or cause of death were provided in the brief death notice. The funeral home in Lewisburg will be handling all services and memorials for Ms. Kruse.

Amber N. Jolly

Amber N. Jolly, 45, of Lewisburg, OH, passed away on June 7, 2025, after being born in Lexington, KY in 1980. Known for her empathetic soul and charismatic personality, Amber loved photography, cooking, and crafting, and had a gift for making strangers feel like family. Her life was marked by the loss of her son, Shawn Odis Koger, Jr. and his father, though she found comfort in the time spent with them. She is survived by her parents, stepmother, sisters, and their children, with a private service to be held at the family's convenience.

William J. Tobias

William Joseph "Joe" Tobias, 82, of Eaton, passed away on May 27, 2025, at Hospice of Dayton. He founded Tobias Electric in 1978, serving Preble County and surrounding areas for nearly 50 years, and was known for his self-taught expertise in grain dryers. A 1960 Eaton High School graduate, Joe was a member of the Chamber of Commerce and an Honorary Lifetime Member of the Preble County Pork Festival. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Shirley, his children, grandchildren, and numerous family members and friends.

Donna Jean Utz

Donna Jean Utz, 72, passed away on June 3, 2025, after battling cancer, surrounded by loved ones. Born in Dayton in 1953, she retired as controller from Ahaus Tool and Engineering in 2019 and was married to Mike Utz for 32 years before his passing in 2016. A woman of strong faith, Donna was an active member of Mosaic Church and Joshua Recovery Ministries, known for her prayers and support of others. She enjoyed crafting, gardening, traveling, and most of all spending time with her family, including her son Lance, granddaughters, and extended family members.

Kimberly L. Rockey

Kimberly L. Rockey, 71, of Eaton, OH, passed away on June 4, 2025, at Miami Valley Hospital following a brief illness. She had a passion for lapidary rocks and jewelry-making, worked at Brown's Nursery before retiring from Green Tokai Company, and enjoyed activities such as bird-watching, attending Pow-Wows, motorcycle riding, and gardening. Kimberly is survived by her husband of 45 years, Dean Rockey, as well as three sisters and numerous nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be announced later, with inurnment planned at Mound Hill Cemetery in Eaton.

John W. Frost Sr.

John William Frost Sr., affectionately known as "Jack," passed away peacefully at age 91 in Jacksonville, Florida on January 28, 2025, after battling leukemia. He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Mary, along with his three children, seven grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren. A graduate of Baptist Bible College, Jack served as both a pastor who helped found multiple churches and worked successfully in real estate for over 30 years. He was an active member of Palms Presbyterian Church and enjoyed his men's Bible study, outdoor activities, traveling, and spending time with his faithful dog Wriggly.