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Christopher Yurkowski
Jan 28, 2023
Christopher Yurkowski, lovingly remembered as Chris, passed away on January 28, 2023. He was born in Redlands, California on October 24, 1963 to the late Walter and Beverly Yurkowski.Chris liked to go fishing and work on his cars. He used to race cars and enjoyed watching car races on TV, especially NASCAR. He also liked to watch football, his favorite...
Daniel Lewis Votaw
Jan 28, 2023
Daniel Lewis Votaw, age 86 of Dayton, passed away Saturday, January 28, 2023. He was born May 10, 1936 in Dayton, Ohio the son of the late Lester and Janice Votaw.Dan graduated from Wilbur Wright High School in the class of 1955. He proudly served his country in the United States Army. Dan retired from the United States Post Office...
Mary Jo Buch
Jan 28, 2023
Mary Jo Buch, RN, of Centerville, died on Saturday, January 28, 2023 at the age of 74. Mary Jo was born October 30, 1948 in Toledo. She was the first of four children for Robert and Joan (Opaczewski) Klofta. She graduated from Lima Central Catholic where she met her future husband, Hector. She then earned her nursing degree from Good...
Donna Michelle Hawkins
Jan 28, 2023
Donna "Mamma" Michelle Hawkins, age 55 of Kettering, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, January 28, 2023. She was born on October 18, 1967 in Franklin, Indiana the daughter of Donald and Frances Tate.She is preceded in death by her father, Donald Tate.Donna is survived by her mother, Frances Tate; sister, Laura (Mike) Tate; beloved husband of...
Nick Thaxton
Jan 27, 2023
Nick Thaxton, age 71, of Riverside, passed away at home with his loving family by his side, on January 27, 2023. He was born in Dayton, Ohio on October 12, 1951 to the late Howard "Red" and Joann Thaxton.Nick was preceded in death by his parents; and his grandmother, Arline Leibold.He is survived by his loving wife, Cindy Thaxton; daughters,...
Phyllis J. Coffman
Jan 27, 2023
Phyllis J. Coffman, 91, passed away January 27, 2023 at home. She was born on December 30, 1931, in Martins Ferry, OH, to Elmer J. Coffman and Edith (McCue) Kelham. She attended Martins Ferry High School. Phyllis was involved in the food concession business with her friend Lora Dinnen for 40 years. They started out with a small wagon with...
Mark Wayne Brumley Sr.
Jan 27, 2023
Mark Wayne Brumley, Sr, passed away peacefully on January 27, 2023. Loving husband of Kristen Brumley for 1 year and a half, cherished father Mark (Lauren) Brumley Jr., adored grandfather of Raelyn Brumley and step father to James (Melissa) Billingsley, Krystal (Chad) Taylor, David (Lindsey) Billingsley, Jeweilann (Dan Detrick) Billingsley, Danielle (Mike) O'neal and Cody (Kim) St. John. He is...
Irene Phyllis Pauley
Jan 27, 2023
Irene Phyllis Pauley, age 93 of Beavercreek, passed away Friday, January 27, 2023 at Trinity Community of Beavercreek. She was born January 5, 1930 in Columbus, Ohio the daughter of the late James and Helen Mackey nee Nunery.Irene retired from Beavercreek City Schools after 15 years. She was a member of Mt. Zion Church and enjoyed volunteering with the Trinity...
Marian Ella Jones
Jan 26, 2023
Marian Ella Jones, age 92 of Dayton passed peacefully on Thursday, January 26, 2023. She was born on March 6, 1930 in Newton, KS, to the late David and Eva Garrett. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of eighteen years, Wallace Jones; son, Randy Robinson; three bonus children, Fran Hurlburt, Patsy Lancaster, Wallace...
Edward Lee Ramey
Jan 25, 2023
Edward L. Ramey, age 84, of Coshocton, OH, passed away Wednesday, January 25, 2023. Ed was born April 8, 1938 in Longacre, WV; one of 10 children from the late John and Thelma Ramey. He was preceded in death by his wife of 50 years (Patti Smith Ramey) and grandson (Killian). He is survived by his children: Kathy Lersch(David), Keena...
James William Johnson "Jim"
Jan 25, 2023
James William Johnson, "Jim," age 75 of Dayton, passed away on January 25, 2023, at ProMedica of Centerville. Jim was born on April 1, 1947, at Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton. He was the first-born son of Robert "Bud" and Nancy Lee (Long, Wright) Johnson. Jim attended primary school in West Carrollton/Moraine before moving to Centerville City Schools, where he...
Dorothy Lucille Sims Scherer
Jan 25, 2023
Dorothy Lucille Sims Scherer, age 101, of Beavercreek, passed away on January 25, 2023. She was born in Dayton, Ohio, on November 5, 1921, the daughter of the late George and Anna Sims. She was preceded in death by her parents; her beloved husband, Walter E. Scherer; and her son, Wally Scherer.Dorothy is survived by her loving children, Linda (Michael)...
Penny E. Carter
Jan 25, 2023
Penny E. Carter, age 56, of Fairborn, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, January 25, 2023. Penny was born in Kettering on March 3, 1966. She was preceded in death by her father, Rev. Donald L. Stacy. Penny is survived by her daughters, Amanda (Preston) DeBusk and Kasie (Jacob) Corwin; mother, Elizabeth L. Stacy; grandchildren, Emma, Adalynn,...
Rony Lohse
Jan 24, 2023
Rony Lohse of Bellbrook, Ohio passed away on January 24, 2023. Rony was born in Brandywine, West Virginia to Charles Wilson Bolton and Freda Bolton nee Johnston. Rony is survived by her husband of 58 years Robert Lohse of Bellbrook and daughters, Cheryl Winters (Gary) of Bellbrook and Brenda Lampl (Mike) of Lebanon, Ohio, as well as foster daughters, Teresa...
Mary Jo Clutter
Jan 24, 2023
Mary Jo Clutter, age 64, of Fairborn, passed away January 24, 2023. She was born January 26, 1958 in Dayton, Ohio to the late Ivan and Mary Clutter. Mary Jo is survived by her brother, Michael Clutter; and several nieces and nephews. To share a memory of Mary Jo or leave a special message for her family, please visit the...
Shelby King
Jan 24, 2023
Shelby King passed quietly away on January 24, 2023, while sitting in a favorite chair by the window, watching the birds and the school buses come and go. Shelby was the youngest of six boys born to Simon Peter King and Frankie King in Waco, Kentucky, on February 4, 1922. He was married in 1940 to Dorothy Smart, his school...
Jess R. Smith
Jan 24, 2023
Jess R. Smith, age 51, of Dayton, passed away on Tuesday, January 24, 2023. He was born October 11, 1971 in Dayton, Ohio to Harry C. (Sandra L. Edwards) Smith, Jr., and grew up in Drexel.Jess was a passionate, dedicated worker for over 25 years at South Dayton Gutter and Spouting, as well as many years with DAP Global Inc.He...
Rene Carolynn Cole
Jan 24, 2023
Rene Carolynn Cole, age 46, of Riverside, passed away on January 24, 2023, at Miami Valley Hospital South. She was born in Alamagordo, New Mexico, on September 25, 1976, the daughter of Richard and Terri Cole. She was preceded in death by her mother, Terri; her grandparents, Martha and Gurley Cole.Rene is survived by her loving father, Richard (Sandra Grimes...
Frank Edward Barnett
Jan 24, 2023
Frank Edward Barnett, 93, of Beavercreek, Ohio passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 24, 2023, surrounded by family at Traditions of Beavercreek.Frank (who preferred to go by Ed), was born on June 13, 1929, to Cecil and Virginia Barnett in Earlington, KY, as the first of 4 siblings (Barbara Yates, Sharon Byrum and Wayne Barnett). After graduating from Earlington High...
Shirley Ann Beighley
Jan 24, 2023
Shirley Ann Beighley, age 74, of Huber Heights, passed away on January 24, 2023. She was born on September 28, 1948 in Celina, Ohio to the late Alphonse J. and Emaleen E. Buschur.She was very active in her faith. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Her children and grandchildren brought great joy in her life. Her other...
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