Juanita Strain, 96, of Washington Court House, passed away peacefully in her sleep early on the morning of October 25, 2026, at Courthouse Manor, after spending her final days surrounded by her loving family. She was born July 28, 1930, in Middletown, Ohio, to George Herbert and Beatrice Nellie (Lewis) Osborne.
Juanita worked many jobs over the years, including bartending at The Sunnyside and serving as president of the Hillsboro Eagles 1161. She was a woman of deep faith who loved Jesus and her church, Anchor Baptist Church. She treasured her family above all else, and she was happiest with a hand of cards or a puzzle in front of her.
She is survived by her children Debbie (Phil) Kiser, Sherry (Denny) Marston, and Barry Strain; daughter-in-law Melissa Strain; grandchildren Sarah (Wm. Pat) Ryan, Chris (Mel) Kiser, Joshua (Falon) Marston, Stacey Marston, Lauren Strain, and Colby Strain; great-grandchildren Morgan (Courtney) Ryan, Devyn Ryan, Winter Marston, Willow Marston, Kaitlyn Strain, Sophia Strain, and Emily Stapleton; and great-great-grandchildren Kinsley, Grayson, and Amira Ryan.
She was preceded in death by her children John, Wayne, and Sheila Strain, and her siblings Daniel Osborne, Mason Osborne, and Joyce Garman.
Visitation will be held Friday, October 30, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Roberts Funeral Home in Washington Court House, followed by a funeral service. Graveside service and burial will follow at Prospect Cemetery in Hillsboro, Ohio.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Anchor Baptist Church or the American Cancer Society.
Memories and condolences may be shared with the family at www.robertsfh.net.
Full service details and the family guest book are available at Roberts Funeral Home and Cremation Services.