Obituaries

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...

Walter Schurig

Walter Schurig

Aug 27, 2012

SCHURIG, Walter Fredrick Ernest, "Ernie" age 45 passed away August 27, 2012 at the Hospice of Dayton. He is preceded in death by his mother, Elizabeth Ann Schurig. He is survived by his father, Walter M. Schurig (Debra Quallen); siblings, Margaret (Burl D.) Shockley, Daniel J. (Mary) Schurig; and Beverly J. Terbay; nieces and nephews, David (Diane) Lowe Jr., Chelsea...

Shirley Ann Gasho

Shirley Ann Gasho

Aug 27, 2012

Shirley Ann Gasho, age 64, passed away at her home on August 27, 2012 in Ligonier, IN. She was born on June 20, 1948 in Dayton, to the late Roger and Louise Gasho. Shirley is survived by one aunt, Mary Jane Carney, of Fairborn, OH; five brothers, Roger W. Gasho (Andrea) of Fairborn, OH, Dale Gasho (Brenda) of Elkhart, IN,...

Susan Emrick

Susan Emrick

Aug 26, 2012

EMRICK, Susan Day (Wallen) age77, of Vandalia passed away peacefully on Sunday, Aug. 26 after a courageous and admirable fight with breast cancer. Susan was born in Water Gap, KY to Ollie Wallen and Mattie McGuire Wallen on Sept. 26, 1934. She was married to (1st) Billy Steve Day of Prestonsburg, KY and (2nd) Jack V. Emrick of Dayton. She...

Dorotha E. Scheiding

Dorotha E. Scheiding

Aug 26, 2012

SCHEIDING, Dortha E., age 98, of Tipp City, OH, passed away August 26, 2012. She is survived by her children, Jay (Mary) Scheiding of Lakeland, Florida, Wayne (Bonnie) Scheiding of Greenville, Ohio, Tim Scheiding of Henderson, Nevada, Linda Bryson of Tipp City, Ohio and Susan Scheiding of Arburndale, Florida; 20 grandchildren; and many great and great-great grandchildren. A memorial service...

Clyda Stewart

Clyda Stewart

Aug 26, 2012

Clyda L. Stewart, age 62 of Huber Heights, passed away August 26, 2012. She was born July 19, 1950 in Rich Hill, Missouri to the late Clyde Talbott and Ann Tadlock. In addition to her parents, Clyda was preceded in death by her husband, William Stewart; sister, Alyce; and aunts: Norene, Nancy and Opal.Clyda is survived by niece, Melissa Edwards;...

Jack Lee Kirby

Jack Lee Kirby

Aug 26, 2012

Jack L. Kirby, age 73, of West Carrollton, went home to be with the Lord Sunday, August 26, 2012. He was preceded in death by his son, Randy Kirby. Jack is survived by his wife, Jeanette Kirby; sons, Jeff (Maria) Shifflett and Mike (Kathy) Shifflett; grandchildren, Dustin, Chelsea, Chad and Mike; and numerous great-grandchildren. Donations may be made in Jack's...

Joan Davis

Joan Davis

Aug 25, 2012

Davis, Joan F., age 80, of Fairborn, passed away August 25, 2012. She was a former member of the Fairborn Eagles #2641. Joan was preceded in death by her parents, George and Frances Davis; and by her brother, Junior Davis. She is survived by her 3 sons, Ronald (Cheryl) Mefford , Richard Mefford, Mike Mefford, all of Fairborn; 15 grandchildren;...

Thilaka Wijeratne Arambewela

Thilaka Wijeratne Arambewela

Aug 25, 2012

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Lillian Dean Lewis

Lillian Dean Lewis

Aug 24, 2012

To share a memory of Lillian or leave a special condolence message for her family, please visit the guestbook below. Please join Lillian's family for a service celebrating her life at Newcomer Funeral Home, 3380 Dayton-Xenia Rd., Beavercreek, OH on Tuesday, August 28, 2012 at 11:00am.

Wilson Lyons, Jr.

Wilson Lyons, Jr.

Aug 24, 2012

LYONS, Jr., Wilson "Bud", age 51, of Riverside, passed away on Friday, August 24, 2012. He is preceded in death by his parents, Wilson A. and Margaret A. Lyons; sister, Debra Adams; brother, Wesley Lyons; nephew, Gregory A. Barney, and father-in-law, Rev. Arnold Reyes. Bud is survived by his wife, Linda Lyons; sons, Jason, Wilson A. III "Adam" (Ruth), and...

Peggy Nanette Tucker

Peggy Nanette Tucker

Aug 24, 2012

Peggy Nanette Tucker, age 65 of New Carlisle, passed away Friday, August 24, 2012. She is survived by her mother, Gladys Miller; children, Chuck (Donna) Tucker, Melissa Teachman, Brian (Lisa) Tucker and Elizabeth (Jeff) Lyon; grandchildren, Brandon, Preston, Joshua, Jeremiah, Jessica (David), Ryan, Katie Nanette, Tiffany (Chris), Heather and Travis; sisters, Nancy (Bob) Manuel and Sheila (Max) Miller; brothers, Eddie...

Josephine Clements

Josephine Clements

Aug 23, 2012

Clements, Josephine M., "Jody" , age 87, of Dayton, passed away Thursday, August 23, 2012. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harry in 2008. Jody is survived by her daughter and son in law, Donna and Ernie Fader of Beavercreek; 3 nieces; and 3 nephews. Special Thank you to Tasha for her years of care and devotion to...

Robert F. Wolfe

Robert F. Wolfe

Aug 23, 2012

WOLFE, Robert Frank, age 62, of Vandalia, went home to be with the Lord unexpectedly Thursday, August 23, 2012.He was born September 10, 1949 in Dayton, Ohio. Bob served as an associate Pastor at First Baptist Church of Northridge after retiring from Brinks after 20 years, was a huge NASCAR fan and worked part time for Newcomer Funeral Home where...

Justin Brown

Justin Brown

Aug 23, 2012

Justin Brown, age 61, went to be with the Lord, August 23, 2012 at the Hospice of Dayton. He was born April 27, 1951 in Dayton, Oh to the late, John C. and Louise Brown. He is survived by his brother, John Brown; dear friends, Fannie Hudson and John Caslin; as well as numerous other dear friends. A visitation will...

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