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Ronald J. Hanayik

Ronald J. Hanayik

Sep 26, 2024

Ronald J. Hanayik, age 85 of West Carrollton, passed peacefully on Thursday, September 26, 2024. He was born September 24, 1939 in Rush Township, Pennsylvania to the late John and Helen Hanayik. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his two daughters, Diana and Ronna.

 Ronald is survived by his three children, Scott Hanayik, Michael Hanayik, Staci...

Linda Grace Brock

Linda Grace Brock

Sep 25, 2024

Linda Grace Brock, age 73 (39) of Carlisle, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, September 25, 2024. She was born January 14, 1951 in Thornhill, Tennessee, the daughter of the late Thea and Stella Coffey.

Linda was an avid card player and loved playing Bingo. She also enjoyed weekend camping trips and numerous golf cart rides. Most importantly, she loved Sunday dinners...

George E. Hicks

George E. Hicks

Sep 25, 2024

George Edward Hicks, age 61, of West Carrollton passed away on September 25, 2024. He was born in Dayton on September 21, 1963 to the late George and Phyllis Hicks. In addition to his parents, George is preceded in death by his wife, Lesa Bigham-Hicks; sister, Katherine Hicks and his beloved cats, Mucci, Bert, Dora and Ziggy.

He is survived by...

Ronald "Ron" L. Schwartzkopf

Ronald "Ron" L. Schwartzkopf

Sep 25, 2024

Ronald "Ron" Lee Schwartzkopf, age 83, of Fairborn, Ohio, went to be with the Lord on September 25, 2024. He was born on August 13, 1941 in Dayton, Ohio, the son of the late Kenneth and Georgia (Pack) Schwartzkopf. 

He was preceded in death by his wife, Christine (Ruth) Schwartzkopf on September 25, 2015; his brother, Kenneth Schwartzkopf in 2021; and...

Joan Sue Bolden

Joan Sue Bolden

Sep 25, 2024

Joan Sue Bolden, age 80, of Carlisle, Ohio, passed away on September 25, 2024, at her residence with family by her side.

She was born October 21, 1943, in Pardee, Virginia, the only daughter of 7 to the late David and Elizabeth Smith.

Joan enjoyed life through simple pleasures. She loved to cook, garden, play games, fish, and spend time with her...

Glynn Brown Hickey

Glynn Brown Hickey

Sep 25, 2024

Glynn Brown (Caldwell) Hickey passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on September 25, 2024, at the age of 96. 

Glynn was born in Union City, Tennessee on November 1, 1927, to Cecil and Eunice (Brown) Caldwell. She spent the first eight years of her life as an only child, living in the school house where her parents taught, until her...

Wendy Lyn Carter

Wendy Lyn Carter

Sep 25, 2024

Wendy Lyn Carter peacefully departed this life on Wednesday afternoon, September 25th, after a relentless battle with cancer. Wendy left this earth in the loving arms of her husband and in the presence of her family in their family home in Clayton, Ohio, to be in the arms of Jesus.



Wendy was a graduate of Vandalia Butler Senior High School, in...

Angela Marie "Angie" Armstrong

Angela Marie "Angie" Armstrong

Sep 25, 2024

Angela Marie “Angie” Armstrong, age 53, passed away on September 25, 2024. She was born on August 17, 1971 in Dayton, Ohio to Jackie Armstrong and the late Billy Armstrong. In addition to her father, Angie was preceded in death by her daughter Allison Lee Gary. 

Angie is survived by her sons Allan (Sara) Gary, Baylen (Marissa) Savage, and Jerren Savage;...

Jan David Whiteman

Jan David Whiteman

Sep 25, 2024

Jan David Whiteman, age 71, of Kettering passed away on September 25, 2024 at Hospice of Dayton, as a result of multiple myeloma. He was born in Dayton on January 11, 1953 to the late Russ and Arline Whiteman. 

He is survived by his sisters, Anita Whiteman of Georgia and Karla (Ken Jr.) Brightman of Kettering. Also surviving is nephews, Kenny...

Thyrza "Penny" Ruth Stratton

Thyrza "Penny" Ruth Stratton

Sep 25, 2024

Thyrza Ruth "Penny" Stratton, age 70 of Huber Heights, Ohio passed peacefully on September 25, 2024. She was born June 11, 1954 in Neptune, New Jersey daughter of the late Leonard and Thyrza (Brewer) Gibbs.

A visitation will be held on Thursday, October 3, 2024 from 5-7pm at Newcomer Funeral Home, 4104 Needmore Road, Dayton, Ohio 45424. 

Mass of Christian Burial will...

Rachel Elaine Hobbs

Rachel Elaine Hobbs

Sep 24, 2024

Rachel Elaine Hobbs, 52, passed away September 24, 2024 at her home in Vandalia, Ohio. She was born on January 7, 1972, the daughter of Robert Hobbs and Carol Hobbs nee Duncan. 

 

She is survived by her loving son, Cassius; sister Leah Hobbs; brother Parris Hobbs; mother Carol Hobbs and father Robert Hobbs. She is also survived by many friends and...

Thomas E. Nawman

Thomas E. Nawman

Sep 24, 2024

Thomas E. Nawman, affectionately known as Tom, was born on March 23, 1955, in Urbana, Ohio, and began his journey in life spreading kindness and a helping hand to all who knew him. Sadly, he passed away on September 24, 2024 in Dayton, Ohio, leaving behind a legacy of love and warmth will be cherished by his family and friends.

Tom...

Ralph H. Holtvoigt

Ralph H. Holtvoigt

Sep 24, 2024

Ralph Henry Holtvoigt Jr., age 83 of Dayton, passed away Tuesday, September 24, 2024. He was born on August 25, 1941 in Dayton, Ohio, the son of the late Ralph and Rita Holtvoigt. He graduated from Chaminade High School in 1959. Ralph then served his country in the United States Army where he worked with Army Intelligence intercepting and translating...

Bernadine Ann Harris

Bernadine Ann Harris

Sep 24, 2024

Bernadine Ann Harris, age 91, of Fairborn, passed away on September 24, 2024, with her loving family by her side. She was born in Dayton, Ohio on May 19, 1933, the daughter of the late Vernon and Margaret Gray. 

She was preceded in death by her parents; her beloved husband, Lee E. Harris; grandson, Jonathan Hoskins; grandson-in-law, Keith Kenrick; and numerous...

Edison Brown

Edison Brown

Sep 24, 2024

Edison Brown, born April 10, 1933 in the town of Pomeroyton, KY Menifee County to Willie and Lila Brown, passed away on September 24, 2024. 

He married the love of his life Wanda M. Brown on November 6, 1954. He spent his career working at Wympee Restaurant in Downtown Dayton, Wonder Bread Bakery and he retired from his company Ed's Window...

Donni P. Hensley

Donni P. Hensley

Sep 23, 2024

Donni P. Hensley, born on January 9, 1954, passed away on September 23, 2024, leaving behind a legacy of joy, creativity, and a zest for life that resonated with everyone who knew him. Donni attended Wayne High School. A dedicated machinist, mechanic, and manufacturer, Donni took pride in his work and often joked, "I could put a Ford and a...

Nancy Lee Heathman

Nancy Lee Heathman

Sep 23, 2024

Nancy Lee Heathman, age 79 of Centerville, passed away Monday, September 23, 2024, at Hospice of Dayton after a long battle with dementia. She is survived by her children Lisa Heathman and Jimmy Heathman; sister, Barb Renfroe; grandchildren John, Bradly, Josh and Maddie; great-grandchildren, Layla, Lilly and Julian; sister-in-law, Lyn McGee; nephew-in-law, Bob Rhein; as well as numerous extended relatives...

Sandra Kaye Tackett

Sandra Kaye Tackett

Sep 23, 2024

Sandra Kaye Tackett, age 66, of Brookville, passed away on September 23, 2024. She was born on October 10, 1957 to the late James & Marie McBride. 

She graduated from Vandalia Butler High School, class of '75. Her love for the dental industry led her to be an E.F.D.A, and she was very talented at her work. She was a phenomenal...

Shelby Jean Deck

Shelby Jean Deck

Sep 23, 2024

Shelby Jean Deck, age 85, of Dayton, went to be with the Lord and her husband on September 23, 2024. She was born on July 25, 1939 to the late Mitchell and Celia Perkins. She was a member of Meadowdale Baptist Church and loved to sing about Jesus. Shelby also played the piano by ear and loved flowers, but most...

Mike Dye

Mike Dye

Sep 22, 2024

Mike Dye, born on April 23, 1971, in Springfield, Ohio, passed away on September 22, 2024 in Xenia, Ohio, following a brief illness. He was a cherished family member and a kind-hearted friend to many who had the pleasure of knowing him.

Mike dedicated a significant part of his career to working as a machinist at Staub, where he truly enjoyed...

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