Donna Joan Brubaker

Donna Joan Brubaker, age 87 of Greenville, Ohio passed away Monday December 4, 2023 at the Ayden Healthcare of Greenville facility. Joan was born September 15, 1936 in Darke Co, Ohio and daughter of the late Lewis E. (Dynamite) and Irma I. (Spencer) Mikesell.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, Travis Locke Sr, her brothers Joe Mikesell, Harvey Lloyd Mikesell, Larry Mikesell, Bradley Mikesell, Sam Mikesell and Tom Mikesell: sister Martha Jane Herron: daughters Joanie and Jenny Locke: and grandson Jeremy Locke.

Joan was a dear daughter, sister, mother, grandmother and great grandmother that was focused on loving all who knew her. She made a difference where ever she was, driving the best out of any situation. She retired from FRAM in 2001 and met her second husband, William Keith Brubaker while working in the Brethren Retirement Home.

Joan was a faithful member of the Beech Grove Church family in Hollansburg, Ohio.

Joan is survived by her husband William Keith Brubaker of Greenville. They were married on April 25, 1992 after Joan’s first husband, Travis Locke, Sr., passed on May 16, 1990. Joan and Travis were married on June 10, 1953. Other surviving family members include sister-in-law Joyce Mikesell of Ansonia, Ohio: brother Terry Mikesell of Maine, and brother and sister-in-law Donnie & Charlene Mikesell of Greenville, brother-in-law and sister Gene & Ellen Snyder of Greenville, Ohio, brother-in-law and sister, Caroline Hankins of Union City, Ohio, brother-in-law and sister Don & Kathy Tackitt of Florida: son and daughter-in-law Tim & Pam Locke of Ludlow Falls, Ohio, son and daughter-in-law Travis & Nancy Locke Jr. of Ladson, South Carolina, stepson and stepdaughter-in-law Monty & Dwann Brubaker of Florida, and step son-in-law and step-daughter Jeff & Jolene Baxtor of Maryland. Surviving grandchildren include Amy Locke, Adam and wife Ashlea Locke, Josh and wife Megan Locke, Sarah and husband Kevin Kress, Emily and husband Rodney Webb and Bethany Locke. Additionally, there are 11 great grandchildren and 2 step great grandchildren.

A Celebration of Life will be held at 1:00PM Tuesday December 19, 2023, in the Zechar Bailey Funeral Home 1499 N Broadway Street, Greenville, Ohio with Pastor George Glaze officiating. A private family burial will follow at a later time. The family will receive friends on Tuesday from 1200 PM until time of services in the funeral home.

It is the wishes of the family that Memorial Contributions be given to the Ayden Healthcare of Greenville and Everheart Hospice of Greenville.

Funeral arrangements by Zechar Bailey Funeral Home Greenville Ohio.

Condolences for the family may be sent to www.zecharbailey.com