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Elizabeth Bliss

Elizabeth Bliss

Sep 2, 2012

Bliss, Elizabeth, "Liz", (nee: Oroszi), age 80, of Riverside, passed away Sunday, September 2, 2012 at the Wood Glen Assisted Living. She was preceded in death by her parents, Samuel and Julia Oroszi; brothers, Joe, Sam, Paul, Charles, Alex; and by her sister, Judy Clark. Liz is survived by her husband of 55 years, Tom; her daughter, Marcia (Nick) Tarkany;...

Randy L. Watts

Randy L. Watts

Sep 2, 2012

WATTS, Randy L., age 53, of Riverside, passed away Sunday, September 2, 2012. He was born August 5, 1959 in Dayton, Ohio. Randy is survived by his children, Jennifer Watts and Brian Watts; his mother, Mary Simpkins; three brothers, Scott Watts, Gary Watts and Dale Watts all of Riverside; special friend and mother of his children, Pam Watts. He was...

David Moses

David Moses

Sep 2, 2012

Moses, David P., age 51, of Fairborn, passed away Sunday, September 2, 2012. He was a member of the Old Timers Club in Xenia, Ohio. David was an avid fisherman. He was preceded in death by his mother, Mirella, in 2006; and he is survived by his father, Wayne Moses; his brother, Michael (Patricia) Moses; his sister, Nadia Deans; his...

Harry Gabbard

Harry Gabbard

Aug 31, 2012

Harry Gabbard, age 67, of Kettering, OH passed away Friday August 31, 2012. He is preceded in death by his parents, Richard and Elsie Gabbard; and brothers, Paul and Guy Gabbard. Harry is survived by his wife of 34 years, Linda (nee: Koettel) Gabbard; children, Kristin Leigh, Jessica Lynne, Scott Douglas Smith, Sheri Rae Smith, and Ashley Durig; grandchildren, Sophie...

Linda Swaisgood

Linda Swaisgood

Aug 31, 2012

Linda Swaisgood, age 62, passed away August 31, 2012, in Dayton, Ohio. She is survived by Fred Swaisgood, her husband of 40 years; two children, Brett (Therese) and Craig (Sarah); and five grandchildren. Lin was a Licensed Independent Social Worker who served her community for over 35 years, as well as a volunteer in her community. Lin was a graduate...

Billie Jean Ratcliffe

Billie Jean Ratcliffe

Aug 31, 2012

Billie Jean Ratcliffe, age 82, of West Carrollton, OH passed away on Friday August 31, 2012. She was born on June 27, 1930 in Corbin, KY. She will be missed by her beloved husband of 62 years, Roy E. Ratcliffe; daughters, Jill Aberman and Melissa Thien; son-in-law, Ken Thien; grandchildren, Lindsay Puckett, Joey Thien, Katie Thien, and Ellie Thien; brother,...

Mike Rentas

Mike Rentas

Aug 30, 2012

RENTAS, Mike, age 69, of Dayton, passed away on August 30, 2012. He is preceded in death by his parents, William and Alice. Mike is survived by his sister, Cindy; daughter, Tammy, as well as other family and friends. Funeral services will be held at 2:30 pm on Friday, September 28, 2012 at Newcomer Funeral Home, 3380 Dayton-Xenia Rd., Beavercreek,...

James Franklin Heatherly

James Franklin Heatherly

Aug 30, 2012

James Franklin Heatherly, age 87, of Dayton, OH passed away Thursday, August 30, 2012. Born February 10, 1925 in Demory, Campbell County TN. He was preceded in death by his wife of 65 years, Christine (nee Gilreath). He is survived by his son Larry (Bev), daughter Krista; his precious grandchildren Isaac, Jacob, and Lana; and several nieces and nephews. Also...

Christopher Alexander Hatton

Christopher Alexander Hatton

Aug 29, 2012

Christopher A. Hatton, age 35, of Dayton, passed away Wednesday, August 29, 2012. He was preceded in death by his sister, Angela McKinney. Chris is survived by his parents Linville & Frances Hatton; children, Noah, Hayleigh, Nathan and Nicholas Hatton; brothers, Linville Jr., Richard and Joshua Hatton; many aunts and uncles including Debbie (Ed) Lewis; and a host of other...

Brenda Lockwood

Brenda Lockwood

Aug 29, 2012

Brenda K. Lockwood, age 59 of Dayton, passed away August 29, 2012. She was born May 10, 1953 in Dayton to the late Herbert and Betty Hounshell. In addition to her parents, Brenda was preceded in death by her brother, Bruce Hounshell; and sister, Glenda "Babe" Hounshell.Brenda is survived by her husband of 42 years, Donald Lockwood; daughters: Tammy (Matt)...

David A. Kuhbander

David A. Kuhbander

Aug 29, 2012

KUHBANDER, David A., age 72, of Beavercreek, passed away on Wednesday, August 29, 2012. He is preceded in death by his parents, Anthony and Thelma Kuhbander and grandson, Joshua Sam Baker. David is survived by his wife, Donna Kuhbander (Bader); brothers, Ronald Kuhbander and wife, Gayle and Michael Kuhbander and wife, Sheila; daughters, Cindy Maloney and Carrie Kuhbander-Grooms and husband,...

Lutrell D. Turner

Lutrell D. Turner

Aug 28, 2012

Turner, Lutrell Darrell, age 85, of West Carrollton, passed away on Tuesday, August 28, 2012. Lutrell is survived by his daughter: Gina Hicks; former son-in-law: Dave Hicks; grandchildren: Julie, Mandy, Beth & Kenny Hicks; and great grandson: Conner Hicks. He was preceded in death by his wife: Catherine Turner and son: Kenny Turner. Lutrell was a United States Navy Veteran...

Thelma Schellhouse

Thelma Schellhouse

Aug 28, 2012

Schellhouse, Thelma Lois, age 94, currently of Dayton, passed away peacefully, Tuesday, August 28, 2012. Long time resident of Vermilion, OH. She was a Navy Veteran of WWII; and was a member of Mt. Zion Church in Beavercreek, OH and a former member of The United Church of Christ in Vermilion, OH. Thelma was preceded in death by her husband,...

Ronald W. Farley

Ronald W. Farley

Aug 28, 2012

Our lives were changed forever on Tuesday, August 28, 2012, as Ron Farley, age 63 went to Gloryland. He was joined there by his parents, Bill and Billie Farley and sister, Kathy Ellen Farley. Ron was born March 8, 1949 in Matewan, West Virginia. Left behind to mourn this wonderful man are his wife of 42 years, Kathy, their son...

Ernest Benz

Ernest Benz

Aug 28, 2012

Ernest Benz of Otterbein Retirement Community Lebanon and formerly of Riverside, OH joined his wife of 63 years, Dorothy, in heaven on Tuesday, August 28, 2012. He was born October 16, 1923 in Pleasant Hill, OH to William and Hattie Benz. Besides his wife and parents Ernest is preceded in death by four sisters and two brothers. He leaves to...

Gary S. O'Brien

Gary S. O'Brien

Aug 28, 2012

Gary S. O'Brien, age 58, of Beavercreek, passed away on August 28, 2012. He was born on September 20, 1953 in San Diego, CA to the late Thomas J. O'Brien and Patricia O'Brien, who survives.In addition to his mother, Gary is survived by, his daughter, Kelley (Josh) Marker; grandchildren, Westin and Kinley Marker; siblings, Barbara (Jerry) Hemmelgarn, Connie (Brian Jarvis)...

Ottis Wiley, Jr.

Ottis Wiley, Jr.

Aug 28, 2012

Ottis Wiley, Jr., age 74 of Dayton, passed away August 28, 2012. He was born April 7, 1938 in Whitehouse, KY. He was preceded in death by his mother, Melinda Wiley; parents: Ottis and Ollie Wiley; and brother, James Wiley.Ottis is survived by his son and daughter-in-law: Brian and Amy Wiley; grandchildren: Ashley and Emily Wiley; many loving nieces, nephews,...

Emeal Blackman, Jr.

Emeal Blackman, Jr.

Aug 27, 2012

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Robert R. Hester

Robert R. Hester

Aug 27, 2012

Hester, Robert R. "Bob", age 67, of Columbus, formerly of Dayton, passed away on Monday, August 27, 2012. He was born January 3, 1945 in Louisville, Kentucky to the late Leon and Drusy Belle Hester. He retired from CVS and was a United States Air Force Veteran. Bob is survived by three daughters: Michelle Hester, Tina Merchant & Dawn Beach;...

Lawrence Howard Melzoni Jr.

Lawrence Howard Melzoni Jr.

Aug 27, 2012

Lawrence Howard Melzoni Jr., age 72, of West Carrollton, OH passed away Monday August 27, 2012. He is preceded in death by his parents, Lawrence and Oza Melzoni; and sisters, Faye and Sue. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Barbara Melzoni; sons, Larry and Mike Melzoni; grandchildren, Michelle and Shane; great grandson, Bentley James; siblings, Tom and...

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