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Joann Huff
Mar 15, 2012
HUFF, Joann, age 70, of Tipp City, formerly of Grove City, passed away Thursday, March 15, 2012. She was born December 5, 1941 in Valley Creek, TN. Joann was a member of the Vandalia Senior Citizens where she participated in the lunch program. She was also a member of the Grove City Senior Citizens where she volunteered with Meals on...
Lavina M. Dempsey
Mar 15, 2012
Lavina M. DempseyAge 100, of Kettering, passed away Thursday, March 15, 2012, at The Hospice of Dayton. Lavina was preceded in death by her husband of 32 years, Robert Fulton Dempsey, in 1973; and by two brothers & two sisters. Lavina is survived by one daughter, Gloria J. (Carl) Whitford; four grandchildren, Douglas (Carol) Whitford, Robert (Beverly) Merritt, Ronald (Sheila)...
James Michael Bertorello
Mar 14, 2012
James M. "Jim" Bertorello, age 62, of West Carrollton, went home to be with the Lord Wednesday, March 14, 2012. He was preceded in death by his parents, James and Anna Mary Bertorello; sister, Denise; brother-in-law, Michael Wertz. He is survived by his loving wife of 15 years, and best friend, Kathy (Wertz); sons, James & wife Tonya, of Huber...
John T. Collopy
Mar 14, 2012
John T. "Jack" Collopy, age 91, of Centerville. Born October 21, 1920 in Washington Court House, to Ward & Elizabeth Collopy. Preceded in death by his parents; sister, Jean Davis; and his wife, of 65 years, Virginia "Ginny" Collopy (Pridmore). Dad wore many hats and was an entrepreneur. He was the winner of the 1934 Soap Box Derby. He served...
Verna Cornelius
Mar 13, 2012
Mrs. Verna V. Cornelius, a native of Union, MS and resident of Mobile, AL, died in a local hospital on Tuesday March 13, 2012. She was preceded in death by her husband Charles Cornelius. Verna and Charles met at Brookley Field, where both were employed. After they married they lived in several places before moving to Japan for 2 years....
Clyde Wendell Whitehead
Mar 13, 2012
Clyde Wendell WhiteheadAge 94 of Kettering, Ohio passed away on Tuesday, March 13, 2012, at Bethany Village. Clyde was preceded in death by his wife of 62 years, Josephine M. (Rappold) Whitehead; two children, Theresa and Mary Jo Whitehead; daughter-in-law, Saundra Whitehead; and grandson, David Whitehead. Clyde is survived by his nine children, Gerald & Sandy Whitehead, Patricia (Whitehead) &...
Ruth Ann Copas
Mar 13, 2012
Ruth Ann CopasBorn April 20, 1931 and died March 13, 2012 after a lengthy illness at the age of 80. She was preceded in death by her husband of 51 years, Emmett O. Copas, Daughter-in-law Martha Copas, Grandson Jonah Copas and great-grandson Jake Cochrane. Ruth was a graduate of Oakwood High School class of 1949 and a graduate of Miami...
Dr. Jessec. Ryles
Mar 13, 2012
Dr. Jesse Colvin Ryles passed away unexpectedly on March 13, 2012. He was born in Lexington, Kentucky on June 19, 1933 to Blanche Elizabeth and Jesse Clyde Ryles. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Bonnie Jean Ryles; son and daughter-in-law, Jesse Lee and Marsha Ryles; daughters and sons-in-law: Debra Jean and Kenneth W. Fenn, Cheryl L. and...
Judith C. (Carville) Wade
Mar 13, 2012
Judith C. (Carville) Wade, age 92 of Union, passed away on March 13, 2012 at Crestview Manor. Judy was born in Newark, OH to the late Joseph and Helen Carville. In addition to her parents, Judy was preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, Gene Wade; two infant brothers; and one sister, Virginia.Judy is survived by her brother,...
Herbert R. Walker
Mar 13, 2012
Herbert R. WalkerAge 87, of Dayton, passed away Tuesday, March 13, 2012 after a seven year history of health problems. Herb is survived by his wife, Evelyn Walker. Herb and Evelyn were married 67 years. He is also survived by his daughter, Brenda Walker Browne and son-in-law, Craig Browne. Grandchildren, Beth Ann Browne and Christopher Browne of Chicago. And his...
James "Jim" Johnson
Mar 13, 2012
JOHNSON, James "Jim" Paul, 61, of Xenia, OH passed away Tuesday March 13, 2012. He is preceded in death by his parents, Paul and Irene Johnson. Survivors include his wife of 40 years, Sandra "Sandy" Johnson; daughter, Nissa K. Easterling; granddaughters, Tyler Marie Johnson and Shelby Kaylynn Johnson; brother, Thomas "Tom" Edward (Cindi) Johnson; niece, Leona Johnson and her family;...
Walter R. Sexton
Mar 13, 2012
Walter R. "Rex" Sexton, age 73 of Dayton, went home to be with Jesus on March 13, 2012. He was born September 30, 1938 in Norma, TN to the late Leonis and Lucille Sexton. In addition to his parents, Rex was preceded in death by his sister, Marsha Jones; and twin brothers: Arvin and Marvin Sexton. Rex is survived by...
Rosalie Combs
Mar 13, 2012
Rosalie Combs, age 74, of Kettering, passed away March 13, 2012. She was preceded in death by her husband, Wallace "Bobby" Combs. Rosalie is survived by her son, Tony Combs; and granddaughter, Heather Combs. A service will be held Friday, March 16, 2012 at 11am at Heritage Hills Memory Gardens. Donations may be made in Rosalie's memory to The Hospice...
Viola Ruth Helton
Mar 13, 2012
Viola Ruth HeltonAge 65, of West Carrollton, passed away Tuesday, March 13, 2012. Viola was preceded in death by her father, Ralph Helton. She is survived by her mother, Nadine (Daugherty) Helton; her dear friends, Charles & Linda Gau and Ruby Collins; and by her many friends at Sycamore Glen Health Center. Visitation will be from 12:30 โ 1:30 p.m.,...
David P. Janson
Mar 13, 2012
David P. JansonAge 43, of Somerville, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, March 13, 2012. David was preceded in death by his father, Joseph J. Janson; and by one brother, Michael J. Janson. David is survived by his wife & companion of the past 30 years, Tammy (McClure) Janson; his mother, Catherine M. Janson; four children, Jessica, Abigail & Makayla Janson...
Harry R. Mcelfresh
Mar 13, 2012
MCELFRESH, Harry R., age 79, of Dayton, passed away Tuesday, March 13, 2012. He was born July 28, 1932 in Dayton, Ohio. Harry retired from ARA Vending. He is survived by his children, Rita (Lee) Hockaday, Harry (Diane) McElfresh, Jeff McElfresh and Rhonda (Hal) Tomlinson; special friend and companion, Betty Jones; 7 grandchildren, Lois, Nikki, Brittany, Frankie, Brian, Brad and...
Peggy J."Joan" Forgy
Mar 13, 2012
Forgy, Peggy J. "Joan", age 84, of Kettering, passed away on Tuesday, March 13, 2012. Joan is survived by her husband: Floyd O. "Joe" Forgy Jr.; daughter and son-in-law: Glenda (Daniel) Hoagland; son and daughter-in-law: Joe N. (Stacy) Forgy; grandchildren: Nicholas (Ashlee) Hoagland, Nathan Hoagland, Lee (Jaimee) Tassio; great grandchildren: Annabella, Gianna & Juliet; and sister-in-law: Dorothy Sue (James) Johnson....
Dorothy M. Brown
Mar 12, 2012
Brown, Dorothy Marjorie, age 96, of Miamisburg, passed away on Monday, March 12, 2012. Dorothy was born August 28, 1915 in Dayton, Ohio to the late Stanley & Luella (Gebhart) Hill. She was a member of Miamisburg Assembly of God Church. Dorothy is survived by her children: Robert Brown, Richard Brown, Donna Palmer, Raymond Brown and June Garrett; sisters: Leah...
Cathleen Thompson
Mar 12, 2012
Cathleen Thompson, age 72, of West Carrollton, passed away at home Monday, March 12, 2012. Cathleen was born August 11, 1939 in Richmond, Virginia. She was preceded in death by her mother, Alice Kirk; father, Guy Kirk; son, Keith Pennington; daughter, Debra Duvall; brothers, John and Ross Kirk; and sister, Mary Titer. She is survived by her sons, Terry Bartee...
Ludessa Griffin
Mar 12, 2012
Ludessa Griffin, age 87, of Dayton, passed away Monday, March 12, 2012. Ludessa was born May 24, 1924 in Homer, Louisiana to the late Marshall & Dianah Grant. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Griffin. Ludessa is survived by her niece, Priscilla McGhee; 2 other nieces; 1 nephew; great-nieces; great-nephews; and many friends. Ludessa was a devoted...
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