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Barbara Shackleford

Barbara Shackleford

Jul 29, 2013

Barbara Jean Shackleford, age 76 of Dayton, passed away July 29, 2013 at Friendship Village. She was born May 29, 1937 in Dayton to the late Virgil and Claudia Pitts. In addition to her parents, Barbara was preceded in death by her son, Donald Pitts; and brother, Virgil Pitts, II.Barbara is survived by her daughters: Debbie (Tony) Watkins, Sharon Shackleford...

Katherine Pfolsgrof

Katherine Pfolsgrof

Jul 28, 2013

Katherine "Kat" L. Pfolsgrof, age 73, of Kettering, OH passed away on Sunday July 28, 2013. She is preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Ruth Zaborowski; sister, Joyce Stevens; grandson, Jason T. Pfolsgrof. She is survived by her longtime companion, John Buchenroth Sr.; children, Sheri, Carol, Melissa, John, Corinna and Jason; 11 grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren; sister, Carol;...

Murdis Ivory Gilbert

Murdis Ivory Gilbert

Jul 28, 2013

GILBERT, Murdis Ivory, age 97 of Dayton, went to be with her Lord on July 28, 2013. She was born in Homer, LA to the late Minnie and Elton Ivory. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Roger Gilbert, Sr.; daughter, Betty Wilson; and sister, Darlene Rolen.Murdis is survived by her children, Roger Gilbert,...

Robert Lee Wampler

Robert Lee Wampler

Jul 28, 2013

Wampler, Robert Lee went to be with the Lord on July 28, 2013 at Hospice of Dayton. He was born on January 5, 1922 in New Lebanon, OH to the late Perry & Eva Wampler. Bob was also preceded in death by his 2 brothers: Paul and Carl. Bob is survived by his loving wife of 66 years, Evalee; his...

Lela Pearl Potter

Lela Pearl Potter

Jul 28, 2013

Potter, Lela Pearl, age 87 of Dayton, passed away peacefully on July 28, 2013. She was born in Moorehead, KY to the late Mary and Henry Kissinger. In addition to her parents, Lela was preceded in death by husband, Frank Potter; children, Mary Elizabeth Steffan, and son, James Monroe Potter; sister, Gladys Ferguson; and brother, Woodrow Horn.Lela is survived by...

Eugene "Gene" Darnell

Eugene "Gene" Darnell

Jul 27, 2013

Eugene "Gene" Darnell, age 88 of Dayton, passed away on Saturday, July 27, 2013. He was born in Saltville, VA on June 21, 1925 the son of the late William and Rosie Darnell. He married Helen Hockett and she precedes him in death.He is also preceded in death by his son, Ralph and brother Jay.Gene is survived by his sons,...

Joyce Ann Kennedy

Joyce Ann Kennedy

Jul 27, 2013

Kennedy, Joyce Ann "Bobbie", age 54 of Dayton, passed away July 27, 2013. She was born in Dayton to Bill and Clara Deeter. She is preceded in death by father, Bill Deeter; sister, Betty Cain; and husband, Julius Kennedy.Bobbie is survived by fiancรฉ, Donald McDermott; her children, Michael Kennedy, Melissa Lynn, Clara Kennedy; step children, John Farris, Joshua Farris, Tasha...

Michael L Cameron

Michael L Cameron

Jul 26, 2013

Michael L Cameron, age 55 of Riverside, passed away July 26, 2013. He was born in Dayton to the late Carl Cameron and Norma Jean Risden. In addition to his parents, Mike was preceded in death by his son-in-law, Jackie Rathert; and cousin, Timmy Witt.Mike is survived by his children, Steephan (Luci) Perry and Tomarrow Cameron; grandchildren, Ah'mia, Kaleb, and...

John Robert Short

John Robert Short

Jul 26, 2013

Short, John Robert, age 65, passed away on Friday, July 26, 2013 at Miami Valley Hospital. He was born on April 5, 1948 to the late John & Willie (Bennett) Short in Colorado Springs, CO. John is survived by his loving wife of 33 years, Eva J. (Berry) Short; his children Jesse (& Heather) Short, and Lisa (Kevin) Rex; and...

Diana M. Goforth

Diana M. Goforth

Jul 26, 2013

Goforth, Diana M., age 57, of Dayton, passed away on Friday, July 26, 2013. Diana is survived by her children: Missy Fultz, Bill Fultz & Stephanie (Matt) Haskins; grandchildren: Tommy, John, Makayla, Evan, Katie & Alex; brothers: Jack (Elly Adams), Delbert (Edie), Gary (Joyce) & David; sister: Patty; father of her children: John Fultz; and numerous nieces, nephews, family members...

Jason A. Bailey

Jason A. Bailey

Jul 24, 2013

Jason A. Bailey, age 37 of New Carlisle, passed away on Wednesday, July 24, 2013. He is preceded in death by his brother, Ian Bailey; grandfathers, Richard Bailey and Gayle L. Bradford, Jr.He is survived by his father, Mike (Ronda) Bailey; mother, Susan M. Smyers of Houston, TX; brother, Joshua Bailey of Houston, TX; son, Aidan Bailey; grandmother, Theresa Bailey;...

Jason Matthew Cook

Jason Matthew Cook

Jul 24, 2013

Jason Matthew Cook, age 34 of Huber Heights, passed away July 24, 2013. He was born in Dayton to parents Tina and Michael Cook. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, James Alford.Jason is survived by his parents, Tina and Michael Cook; daughters, Savannah and Taylor; sister, Annie Cook; grandmother, Janice Alford; ex-wife, April Fry; aunts and uncles, James...

Arthur Williams

Arthur Williams

Jul 24, 2013

WILLIAMS, Arthur D ("Dave") age 68 of Dayton, OH passed away Wednesday, July 24, 2013. He was born in Grayson, KY and moved to Dayton at an early age where he attended Belmont High School. He is preceded in death by his beloved parents Arthur & Emma Williams. He is survived by his loving wife, Christine Williams; daughter, Robin L...

Terry Lee Walker

Terry Lee Walker

Jul 24, 2013

WALKER, Terry Lee "Hoot", age 58 of Dayton, passed away July 24, 2013. He was born in Harlan, KY to James Walker and Verta Ward-Seitz. Terry is preceded in death by his father, James Walker; sister, Vickie Lynn Ross; and step-fathers, Thomas G. Ward and Lester T. Seitz.Terry is survived by his mother, Verta Ward-Seitz; daughters, Christina Thomas-Nelson and Kelli...

Jesse James Black Sr.

Jesse James Black Sr.

Jul 24, 2013

Jesse Black Sr. 78 was called home on July 24, 2013 at his home in Dayton, Ohio he was born on August 31, 1934 in Summerville, Pa. to Jesse Walter and Lula Black. Jesse grew up in Columbus, Ohio he graduated from Columbus East High School. After high school Jesse received a certificate as a Certified Nursing Assistant. He worked...

Louvina Engleman

Louvina Engleman

Jul 23, 2013

Louvina C. Engleman, age 92 of Dayton, passed away July 23, 2013. She was preceded in death by her husband, George Engleman; parents: Mabel (Sayles) and Alonzo Murnahan; brothers: John, Alonzo, Arthur, Jack and Charles; sisters: Marie, Martha and Jenny. Lou is survived by her daughter, Nancy (Danny) Behr; sons: Raymond (Marilyn), Robert (Karen) and Jack Engleman; 8 grandchildren: Carol...

Richard W."Wink" Wenclewicz, Sr.

Richard W."Wink" Wenclewicz, Sr.

Jul 23, 2013

Richard W. "Wink" Wenclewicz, Sr., age 83 of Dayton, born September 15, 1929, passed away July 23, 2013. He was preceded in death by his mother, Sophie Stemel; son, Mark Wenclewicz; and son-in-law, Larry Will. Wink is survived by his wife, Patricia Wenclewicz; 9 children: Mary Will, Rick (Libby) Wenclewicz, Jr., Stephanie (Pete) Segi, Tony Wenclewicz, Chris (Debbie) Wenclewicz, Patty...

Janet Taylor

Janet Taylor

Jul 22, 2013

TAYLOR, Janet F., age 69, of Miamisburg, OH passed away on Monday July 22, 2013. She is preceded in death by her father, Delmer Gibbs; children, Michelle Marcum and Gary Marcum Jr. She is survived by her husband of 48 years, Robert Taylor; mother, Dorothy Gibbs; son, Marty Marcum; grandchildren, Katie and Leighanne; and brothers, Terry Gibbs and his wife,...

Melvin W. Shaffer

Melvin W. Shaffer

Jul 22, 2013

Shaffer, Melvin W, age 93, passed away 22 July 2013 comfortably at home. He was preceded in death by his father: Bert Shaffer, mother: Clara Mae Schreiber, brother: Lewis Shaffer and sister: Betty Gallagher. He was born July 7th, 1920 in Urbana, Ohio. He enlisted in the Army Air Corps and went on to become a Captain and lead crew...

Naomi Ruth Compton

Naomi Ruth Compton

Jul 22, 2013

Naomi Ruth Compton, age 88 of Dayton passed away peacefully on July 22, 2013. Naomi was born in Lee County, KY to the late Alvin and Sophia White. In addition to her parents, Naomi was preceded in death by her husband, Allie B Compton; daughter, Darlene Arnold; sisters, Lillie Jones, Delsie Swan, and Frieda Purvis.Naomi is survived by sisters, Jean...

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