Obituaries
David Philip Stanze
Jul 17, 2023
David Philip Stanze, age 48, of Kettering, Ohio, passed away on July 17, 2023. He was born in Kettering, Ohio on April 10, 1975 to Sue Stanze and the late Philip Stanze. David is survived by his mother Sue Stanze; sister Elizabeth (Aaron) Stanze-Tate; good friend Sherry Bartlett; fur babies McGee and Bella; and numerous other friends and family.Funeral service...
Chad Coons
Jul 16, 2023
Chad A. Coons, age 46, of Brookville, passed away July 16, 2023. He was born October 9, 1976 in Dayton, Ohio.Chad was preceded in death by his grandparents: Elsworth and Iona Pauline; father, Willard Coons; aunt and uncle: Lori and Dan McClanahan; and cousin, Jimbo.Chad is survived by his children: Chad Coons II, Ryan Bailey, Christopher Irvin and Abigayle Irvin;...
Burl D. Bruce Jr.
Jul 16, 2023
Burl D. Bruce Jr., age 75, passed away on Sunday, July 16, 2023. He was born on December 4, 1947 in Grayson County, TX to the late Erma and Burl Bruce.Burl was a graduate of Vandalia Butler High School and Wright State University. He was a Vietnam War Veteran and served in the United States Marine Corps from 1966 to...
Shane Moore
Jul 16, 2023
Shane Moore, age 23, of Dayton, Ohio was granted his heavenly wings on Sunday, July 16th, 2023. His life would seem too short, but to those who were touched by him, understood, the joy of his existence far exceeded the quantity of time in which he lived. His infectious smile and smooth laugh would bring happiness to anyone in which...
Velma May Helton
Jul 16, 2023
Velma May Clift Helton (known as the "Great One" to her family), 85, passed away peacefully on July 16, 2023. She was born on May 12th, 1938 to Verner and Nina McBrayer Clift in Cincinnati, Ohio. Her family moved to Dayton when she was 6 years old. She attended Kiser High School, where she graduated in 1957. Finding the love...
Henry Webb Bussey Iii
Jul 16, 2023
Henry Webb Bussey III, age 81 of Bellbrook, passed away Sunday, July 16, 2023. He was born January 18, 1942 in Louisa, Kentucky to the late Henry and Rebecca Bussey. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his beloved wife of 50 years, Rebecca L. Bussey. Henry is survived by his two daughters, Jennifer (Brian) Dukes...
Lisa Lynn Katzenbach
Jul 16, 2023
Lisa Lynn Katzenbach, age 56, passed away at home on July 16, 2023. Lisa was born in Dayton, Ohio on December 17, 1966 to the late George and Constance Katzenbach.Lisa is preceded in death by her parents.She is survived by son, Jeffrey (Whitney) Katzenbach; daughter, Kearsten (AJ Harris) Katzenbach; son, Mason Luthman; grandchildren, Brycin, Lindsey, Xander, Brey'Lynn and Huntley; siblings,...
Lonnie Douglas Sams
Jul 16, 2023
Lonnie Douglas Sams, age 74 of Xenia, passed away peacefully Sunday, July 16, 2023 at home. He was born June 25, 1949 in Dayton, Ohio the son of the late George and Eva Sams.Lonnie was passionate about his baseball cards and had a very avid collection. In his younger years, you could find him riding around the neighborhood on his...
David L. Craynon Jr.
Jul 16, 2023
David Louis Craynon, age 76, of Beavercreek, formerly of Centerville, passed away peacefully at home on July 16, 2023. David was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on November 5, 1946 to the late David and Norma Craynon. He was raised by his father and step-mother, June Craynon.David is preceded in death by his parents and his brothers, Joe and Harry Craynon....
Susan E. Phillips
Jul 16, 2023
Susan E. Phillips, age 80, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, July 16, 2023. She was born on March 27, 1943 in Dayton, OH to the late Lucille Hartsock and Harold Evans.Susan was an Elder at Risen Hope Church in Fairborn, OH. Susan enjoyed attending church and spending time with her family. She will be deeply missed...
Clifford Hicks Jr.
Jul 15, 2023
Clifford Hicks, Jr., known affectionately by family and childhood friends as "Sonny", 80 years old, of Dayton, passed away on Saturday, July 15, 2023, at Kettering Health Dayton. He was born on October 12, 1942, in Selma, AL to Clifford Hicks and Johnnie Mae Long, nee: Mitchell.He is preceded in death by his father, Clifford Hicks, mother, Johnnie Mae Long,...
Cecil Smith
Jul 15, 2023
Cecil "Smitty" Smith, age 88, passed away on Saturday, July 15, 2023. He was born on April 22, 1935 in Gainesboro, TN to the late Mattie and Noah Smith.Cecil loved animals, golfing, playing drums and being chatty. He enjoyed spending time with his grandkids. He will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.He is survived by his...
Matthew Scott Morgan
Jul 15, 2023
Matthew Scott Morgan, age 50, of West Carrollton, Ohio, passed away on July 15, 2023. He was born in Dayton, Ohio on September 28, 1972 to the late Hiram Len and Sharon Morgan. Matt is survived by his children: Elizabeth Morgan, Matthew Morgan, Jr., and Mattesun Morgan; grandchildren: Skye, Ryker, Bronx, and Harlem; as well as numerous family and friends....
Lillian Elizabeth Frazier
Jul 15, 2023
In Loving Memory of Lillian Elizabeth Frazier (November 18, 1940-July 15,2023)With heavy hearts, we mourn the passing of our beloved mother, Lillian Elizabeth Frazier, who passed at her home, at the age of 82. She was a pillar of strength and love, touching the lives of her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren in profound ways.Lillian was a nurturing and caring soul,...
Patricia D. White
Jul 15, 2023
Patricia D. White, Aged 96 of Kettering and Bellbrook passed peacefully on July 15, 2023, at Hospice of Dayton with her four surviving sons by her side. Born September 11, 1926, in Steubenville OH to Harry & Bertha Davison she was the youngest of four daughters. In February of 1951 she married Paul G. White and together they raised five...
Leonard Joseph Brocki
Jul 15, 2023
Leonard "Len" Joseph Brocki, age 71 of Kettering, passed away Saturday, July 15, 2023 at Promedica Kettering. He was born July 3, 1952 in West Virginia to the late Leonard and Ruby Brocki. Len is survived by his wife, Terri Brocki; two children, Luke (Jamie) Brocki and Sara (Joseph) Pierce; six grandchildren, Jake, Logan, Tony, Cam, Charlie, and Marty; and...
Beverly Ann (Ringer) Smith
Jul 15, 2023
Beverly Ann (Ringer) Smith, age 82, of Xenia, Ohio, passed away on July 15, 2023, at Friends Care Community of Yellow Springs. She was born on December 13, 1940 in Washington Courthouse to the late Richard and Louise Moore. In addition to her parents, Beverly was preceded in death by her husbands, Ronald Ringer and Kenneth Smith a sister, Jane...
Patricia A. Chapman
Jul 15, 2023
Patricia "Pat" A. Chapman, age 84, of Kettering, Ohio, passed away on July 15, 2023. She was born on May 21, 1939 in Xenia, Ohio, to the late Fred and Madge Matson. Pat was preceded in death by her husband of 64 years Robert L. Chapman; siblings Bob, Betty, Bill, Dick, and Freddie. Pat is survived by her children Kathy...
James R. Champlin
Jul 14, 2023
James "Jim" R. Champlin, age 41, passed away surrounded by love and grace on July 14, 2023. He was born on August 8, 1981 to Herb and Jalayne Champlin in Martinsville, IN. Jim is preceded in death by his loving mother and biggest advocate, Jalayne Champlin.Jim is survived by his father, Herb Champlin; sister, Jillian Champlin - Rohe (Kevin Green)...
Hattie Ezerski
Jul 14, 2023
Hattie Ezerski, age 90 of Germantown, passed away Friday, July 14, 2023 at Legacy of Miamisburg. She was born August 15, 1932 in Bulan, Kentucky, the daughter of the late Adam and Martha Napier.Hattie is survived by her children, Daniel (Therese) Ezerski, Lynette (Robert) Weisenborn, Steven Ezerski; numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren; as well as a host of loving relatives...
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