Obituaries
David L. Brewer
Nov 1, 1952
David L. Brewer, age 61, of Kettering, passed away on Wednesday, November 6, 2013. David was born in Dayton on November 1, 1952 to the late Robert & Ida Brewer. David was a 32 Degree Mason. He was involved in the Boy Scouts for many years. David is survived by his wife of 35 years, Jill Brewer; sons, Adam and...
Roy John Hopper
Jul 31, 1950
Corporal Roy John Hopper was born to Richard Hopper and Helen (Schultheis) Hopper on August 25, 1928 in Pittsburgh, PA. Roy was the oldest son, followed by Richard "Dickie" Hopper, Ronald "Ronnie" Hopper and Annelle (Hopper) Bowman. The family would later move to Miami Florida. Roy joined the Merchant Marines in 1944 when he was 16 years old, with his...
Connie L. Rose
Oct 29, 1949
Connie L. Rose of Englewood, born October 31, 1949 and passed on October 29, 2015. She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Esther Mustard; niece, Patricia Mustard; Charles and Dennis Rose.She is survived by her loving husband of 45 years, Bob Rose; brothers, John (Carol) Mustard; twin brother, Ronnie Mustard; friends, Kay Kennedy, Tony Peebles, Mike and...
Linda K. Corwin
Mar 4, 1947
Linda K. Corwin, age 68, of Kettering, passed away on Saturday March 14, 2015. Linda was preceded in death by her husband Richard Corwin, her parents Gerald & Annabelle Taylor, her brothers Larry & Roland Taylor. Linda is survived by her children: Kimberly (Craig) Quaintance of CA and Bradley (Gina) Bell of TX; grandchildren: Caitlin Quaintance, Angela Bell, and Scott...
Steve D. Adams Sr.
Jan 21, 1946
Steve D. Adams Sr., age 76, passed away on March 14, 2022. Steve was born January 21, 1946 to the late Dorothy Adams. In addition to his mother, he was preceded in death by his two brothers, Bill & Mick Adams and daughter, Leslie Sue Brennaman. Survived by his loving wife, Suzie Adams; son, Steve Jr. (Jamie) Adams; daughter, Amy...
Dwight F. Phibbs
Jan 29, 1943
Dwight F. Phibbs, age 79, of Dayton, passed away on Saturday, January 29, 2022. Dwight was born in Dayton, OH on January 20, 1943 to the late Dwight & Hazel Phibbs. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Harry and Larry Phibbs. Dwight is survived by his loving wife of 37 years, Donna Phibbs;...
James A. Tuite
Jul 3, 1942
TUITE, JAMES A.Age 72, passed away January 14, 2015. He is preceded in death by his parents, Sylvester and Helen Tuite. He is survived by his siblings, Adrianna Bechtel and Thomas Tuite; and numerous other dear family members and friends. He worked for the United States Postal Service for 40 years. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, January 21,...
William J. Rhea
Jun 12, 1941
William J. Rhea, age 73, of Woodbine, GA, formerly of Beavercreek, passed away Friday, June 12, 2015. He was born in Dayton, OH, and retired after 35 years from GM. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Bernadette Rhea; brother, Joe Rhea and sister, Barbara Ann McNabb. William is survived by LaVelle, his loving wife of 54...
Frank G. Steyn
Nov 9, 1940
Frank G. Steyn, age 78, of Kettering passed away unexpectedly on Friday, November 9, 2018. Frank was born in Port Elizabeth, South Africa on October 4, 1940 to the late Pieter & Katherine Steyn. He was preceded in death by his oldest sister, Monica and oldest brother, Pieter. Frank is survived by his wife Jenny; children, Glen (Cindy) Steyn, Judy...
Reverend Kennethl. Schick
Aug 18, 1938
Schick, Reverend Kenneth L., age 74, of Kettering, passed away on Saturday, August 17, 2013. He was born August 18, 1938 in Dayton to the late Raymond & Iva Mae (Britton) Schick. Ken is survived by his wife of 54 years: Clara J. (Revis) Schick; sons and daughter-in-law: Darrel (Ruth) Schick & Robert David Schick; daughter and son-in-law: Barb (Greg)...
Reva Mae Spears
Jul 26, 1936
Reva Mae Spears, age 82, passed away with family by her side on Thursday, July 26, 2018 at Hillspring of Springboro Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center. She was born April 23, 1936 to the late Elmer and Mona Perry of West Liberty, Kentucky.In addition to her parents, Reva was preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, Emory Spears (2012);...
Jack Edward Lovelace
Mar 2, 1936
Jack Edward Lovelace, age 78, passed away Tuesday, August 26, 2014 at his home in Medway, Ohio surrounded by his family. Jack was born in Dayton, Ohio March 2, 1936. He was preceded in death by his parents and all of his brothers and sisters, his loving wife - Bonnie Lovelace, an infant son โ Christopher Lovelace, his granddaughter -...
Steve Maynard
Sep 26, 1934
Steve Maynard, age 83, passed away on Sept. 12, 2017. Born in 1934 to George and Mary Maynard, Steve grew up in Naugatuck, West Virginia. He graduated from Lenore High School in 1951, and married his childhood friend, Vivian Crum Maynard, in 1955. After moving to Dayton, Steve attended Wright State University and worked for General Motors. He later went...
Wilfred Ernest Stanyon Jr.
Feb 12, 1934
Wilfred Ernest (Ernie) Stanyon Jr., 88, of West Carrollton, OH passed away on March 12, 2022 at his home. He was born on February 12, 1934 in Connelsville, PA to Wilfred Ernest Stanyon Sr. and Josephine E. (Burd) Stanyon. He grew up in Scottdale, PA where as a young man he earned his Red Cross Life Saving certification. He played...
Orville Foley
Oct 5, 1932
Orville Foley, age 88 of Dayton, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, March 4, 2021. He was born on October 5, 1932 in Owingsville, Kentucky to the late Robert and Eulla Foley.Orville is survived by his beloved wife, Bessie N. Foley; seven daughters; two sons; and a host of grandchildren, great grandchildren and cousins. Funeral Services will...
Robert Gene Fairchild
Aug 27, 1929
FAIRCHILD, Robert GeneAge 85, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on June 24, 2015. He was born August 27, 1929 in Lowemansville, KY to the late, Ray and Mary Fairchild. He is also preceded in death by 7 siblings, Roberta, Raymond, Ruby, Ralph, Ruel, Roy, and Rushie. He is survived by his beloved wife of 65 years,...
Joseph T. Kraft
May 31, 1928
Joseph T. "Poppy" Kraft, 86, of Dayton, passed away Monday, September 15, 2014. He was born May 31, 1928 the son of the late Joseph and Bonnie Kraft. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Richard K. Kraft; grandson, Daniel Kraft; son, Michael J. Kraft and daughter, Marianne Jackson. Joseph is survived by his...
James Lockhart
May 28, 1926
James Harold Lockhart, age 88, of Tipp City, passed away May 28, 2015 at Hospice of Miami County Inpatient Unit at UVMC in Troy.He was born November 1, 1926 in Clarkrange, Tennessee to the late, Dr. Francis Joseph Lockhart and Pansy Pearl (nee Conatser) Lockhart. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Martha (nee Joseph) Lockhart; brothers, William...
John E. Harbaugh
Apr 11, 1926
John E. Harbaugh, 87, of Huber Heights, passed away Sunday, February 9, 2014. He was born July 11, 1926 in Bethel Township, Miami Co, to the late Rollo and Fern (Andrews) Harbaugh. John was a graduate of Bethel High School and a WWII Army Veteran. In addition to his parents he is also preceded in death by sisters, Viola Trubee,...
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