Obituaries
Maria Cristina Voss
Oct 22, 2023
Maria Cristina (nee Mirsen) Voss, 71, of Dayton, passed away on Sunday, October 22, 2023. She was born in Buenos Aires, Argentina to Stefan and Maria (Kunovski) Mirsen on April 19, 1952. Cris owned a tutoring service for 20 years and was passionate about helping children with behavior challenges, developmental delays, and learning disabilities. She was preceded in death by...
Willie Reeford Daniels
Oct 21, 2023
Willie Reeford Daniels, age 88, of Huber Heights, Ohio, passed away on October 21, 2023, surrounded by his loved ones. He was born on March 19, 1935, in Wisner, Louisiana. Willie, affectionately known as Red and Pat, lived a life defined by hard work, honor, and devotion.After working a variety of jobs during his childhood in Gulfport, Mississippi, Willie enlisted...
Jamar De'Von Warren
Oct 21, 2023
Jamar Devon Warren, age 27, was born in Dayton on July 3, 1996 to Tamika Warren and Diangelo Kirley. He attended Meadowdale High School. He was a loving and family oriented young man who enjoyed spending much time with his family and friends and traveling. He was very caring and had a smile that could light up this world. As...
Brett Kristofer Defibaugh
Oct 21, 2023
Brett Kristofer Defibaugh passed away October 21, 2023. Brett was born in London, Ohio on August 1, 1987, the son of Ronald and Mary (Cress) Defibaugh.Preceding Brett in death is his father Ronald; Grandparents Edward and Ruby (Sanders) Cress and Harold and Mabel (Hershberger) Defibaugh; Uncle Gary Defibaugh; Great Grandmother Ruth Sanders.Brett is survived by his daughter, Madison Defibaugh; Son,...
Ida Jane Conley
Oct 21, 2023
Ida Jane "Barts" (Preston) Conley, 92, of Beavercreek, Ohio, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, October 21, 2023 with loving family by her side. She was born April 9, 1931, in Salyersville, Kentucky, on Burton Fork, to the late William Moses "Curt" and Mollie Jane Helton Preston.She was married to her husband Delancie "Bear" Conley for 48...
Barbara Anna Click
Oct 21, 2023
Barbara Anna Click, age 86 of Dayton, passed away Saturday, October 21, 2023 at Hospice of Dayton. She was born December 16, 1936 in Warren, Ohio the daughter of Julius and Mary Nagy.She is preceded in death by her Father, Julius Nagy, Sr., Mother, Mary Nagy; Brother, Julius Nagy Jr; Sister, Mary Cunningham.Barbara is survived by her Husband, Virgil; Son,...
Carol Sue Bauer
Oct 21, 2023
Carol Sue "Trouble" Bauer, age 76, of New Carlisle, passed away October 21, 2023. She was born January 15, 1947 in Dayton, OH. Carol was preceded in death by her mother, Rosemary Hostetter; father, George Covill; children: Joseph Adam Bauer, Jr, Tali Elizabeth Bauer, Maria Elena Bauer and Anna Marie Majercak; brother, Terry Covill; and granddaughter, Stevie Renee Erwin.Carol is...
Dorothy A. Strong "Dot"
Oct 21, 2023
Dorothy A. Strong "Dot", age 80 of Kettering, passed away Saturday, October 21, 2023 at Bethany Village. She was born November 22, 1942 in Columbus, Georgia to the late Col. Robert Bernard Barrett and Dorothy Alice Barrett. Dorothy is survived by her beloved husband of 58 years, Rolland Strong; two sons, Ronald Strong and Robert (Rebecca) Strong; two grandchildren, Abby...
Glenn Eldridge Sassaman
Oct 20, 2023
Glenn Elderidge Sassaman, age 86, of Huber Heights passed away peacefully at the Dayton Veterans Administration Medical Center on Friday, October 20, 2023. He is preceded in death by his parents: Wilbur and Velma Sassaman; wife Susan Hirschburg Sassaman; son, Scott Allan Sassaman; grandson, Robert Jude "RJ" Sochia III; and sister, Janet Collins. He is survived by his children: Lt....
Cynthia Winifred Jones
Oct 20, 2023
Cynthia Winifred "C.J." Jones, age 60, of Fairborn, passed away on October 20, 2023. Cynthia was born August 19, 1963, to the late Lenwood Jones, Jr. and Harriette W. Jones in Cleveland, Ohio. As a child, she accepted Christ and was an active member of Avon Baptist Church. Cynthia matriculated through the Cleveland Public School system where she was actively...
Mona M. Lay
Oct 20, 2023
Mona Marie Lay, age 66, of Dayton, passed away on October 20, 2023. She was born on February 18, 1957 to the late John Brown and Dorothy Walker.In addition to her parents, Mona was preceded in death by her brother, Charles Julick.Her memory will be cherished by her husband, Danny Lay; her children: Shauna Clements (Russell), Heather Landers (Scott), and...
Barbara Louise Smart
Oct 20, 2023
Barbara Louise "GG" Smart, age 89, of Dayton, passed away on October 20, 2023. She was born in Dayton, Ohio, on July 30, 1934, the daughter of the late R. Harold and Alice Lawrence. She was preceded in death by her parents; her beloved husband, Fred Smart; and her loving daughter, Linda Hillon. Barbara is survived by her loving children,...
Lorna Jean Boggs
Oct 20, 2023
Lorna Jean Boggs, age 94, of Beavercreek, passed away on October 20, 2023. She was born on December 17, 1928 in Dayton, Ohio to the late Halford and Dollie Rudy. She was an amazing cook, and she made a wonderful bacon gravy & biscuits. She also loved animals and allowed her children to keep the many strays they brought home....
Ryan J. Basham
Oct 19, 2023
Ryan J. Basham, forever 25, of Kettering, Ohio, passed away on October 19, 2023. He was born on May 18, 1998 to Tony and Carol Basham.Ryan was a wonderful son, brother and friend. Ryan is survived by his father, Tony Basham; mother, Carol Basham; sisters, Crystal (Jeremy) Hamiel and Samantha (Mike) Head; his son, Nova; niece, Alexis; nephew, Eli and...
Nellie Mae Miller
Oct 19, 2023
Nellie Mae Miller, age 83, passed away on Thursday, October 19, 2023. She was born on October 23, 1939 in Pickett County, TN to the late Conva and Arnie Copeland.She was preceded in death by her husband, Freddie Miller and her siblings, Christine Robbins, Harley Copeland, Roy Copeland and Kelly Copeland. She is survived by her daughter, Robin Davenport; her...
Gregory A. Dague
Oct 19, 2023
Gregory A. Dague, age 63, of Dayton, after a courageous battle with cancer, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on October 19, 2023. He was born on August 11, 1960 to the late Arthur F. and Loretta Dague.He proudly served his country in the United States Navy on the USS Fort Fisher. Greg loved his family and...
Donald K. Gerhardt
Oct 19, 2023
Donald K. Gerhardt, age 86 of Centerville, passed away Thursday, October 19, 2023 at Oak Creek Terrace. He was born June 22, 1937 in Cincinnati, Ohio to the late Kenneth and Hetty Ellen Gerhardt. Donald is survived by his beloved wife of 64 years, Phyllis Gerhardt; two daughters, Leslie Walker and Laurie Kronmiller; four grandchildren, Jacob (Ashley) Walker, Jenna Walker,...
Gary L. Lipscomb
Oct 19, 2023
Gary L. Lipscomb, age 76, of Dayton, passed away on October 19, 2023. He was born on May 22, 1947 and was raised by his late grandparents, Harry & Floetta Lipscomb.He loved music and recorded his own song in Nashville, Tennessee in 1977. He enjoyed going camping outdoors with his camper and just being outside. He was hardly ever found...
William "Bill" George Vavul
Oct 19, 2023
William "Bill" George Vavul, 97, of Dayton, OH, passed away on October 19, 2023. He was born on July 12, 1926, in Chicago, IL. Bill was outgoing and charismatic. He had a great sense of humor and loved a good joke; he had one for every occasion. He also loved to entertain kids and was well-known and well-loved for his...
Elwood Young, Jr.
Oct 18, 2023
Elwood Young, Jr. (86) passed away on Oct. 18th 2023. He was born on January 3rd to Ida Mae and Alton Young. He grew up in Kentucky. Dad was an avid outdoors man and enjoyed hunting and fishing. In his younger days he liked taking hunting trips to Colorado with friends and family, as well as going 4 wheeling with...
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