Obituaries
Paula Joy Buchholz
Jan 4, 2023
Paula Joy Buchholz, age 67, of Kettering, passed away January 4, 2023. She was a graduate of Wayne High School in Huber Heights, Class of 1973. Paula went on to study for her B.A. Liberal Arts (Poli Sci) at Wright State University. Throughout her career, she was a Cardiac Monitor Technician at UC Health West Chester Hospital, Coordinator-Operating Room at...
Michael Carroll Brooks
Jan 4, 2023
Michael Carroll Brooks, age 78, of Dayton, passed away January 4, 2023. He was born June 3, 1944 in Waterville, Maine to the late Carroll Brooks and Evelyn Gallagher. Mike is survived by his children: Michael Kevin Brooks, Michele Ann Brooks, Robert Shane Brooks (Tara) and Andrea Marie Bray (Jeremy); many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Mike is also survived by his...
Don Edward Fisher
Jan 4, 2023
Don Fisher, age 69, of Dayton, Ohio, passed away on January 4, 2023. He was born in Dayton on December 17, 1953 to the late Rex and Jean Fisher. In addition to his parents, Don was preceded in death by his sister, Shirley; grandson, Corey; and his son, Leland. Don is survived by his loving wife of 46 years, Rhonda;...
Encarnaciรณn Pascual Grace "Encarna"
Jan 3, 2023
Encarnaciรณn Pascual Grace (Encarna), age 80, of Beavercreek, Ohio and Seville, Spain. She was born in 1942 in Sevilla, Espaรฑa and passed on January 3, 2023 at Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton. Encarna lived in Bossier City, Louisiana, Okinawa, Japan, Seville, Spain, Groveport, Ohio, Beavercreek, Ohio, Waldorf, West Germany, and finally, split her years living between Beavercreek, Ohio and Seville,...
Anthony A. Singleton
Jan 3, 2023
ANTHONY A. "ANDY" SINGLETON, was born January 14, 1937, to John and Annabelle Singleton in Dayton, OH. He graduated from Wilbur Wright High School in 1955. He attended Miami University and Wright State University. He served in the U.S. Army for 2 years as a Surgical Tech with an Evac Hospital stationed in Germany. He worked for Elder-Beerman's for 41...
Charles Mack Orr
Jan 3, 2023
Charles (Charlie) M. Orr, 88, of Columbus, passed away peacefully Tuesday, January 3, 2023.He was born in Lawrenceville, IL September 23, 1934 to the late Paul and Dora Orr. He is preceded in death by his brother Roger Orr, wife Beverly J. Orr (Wells), daughter Ann Molton (Orr), and sons Dirk Orr and Kyle Orr. Charlie is Survived by his...
Nazareth Mayra Marin
Jan 3, 2023
Nazareth (Nazita) Mayra Marin, age 77, passed away on Tuesday, January 3, 2023. She was born in Colon, Panama on March 14, 1945, the daughter of the late Joaquin Marin and Carmen Z. Castillo.She was preceded in death by her parents; great-grandson, Maxwell; sister-in-law, Gloria; and nephew, J.J.Nazareth is survived by her loving children, Zita (Gary) Moore, Anita (Scott) Highland,...
Norma Jackson
Jan 3, 2023
Norma "June" Jackson, of Riverside, Ohio, passed away on January 3, 2023, at the age of 90, due to complications from congestive heart failure and diabetes.June was born on December 22, 1932, in Cookeville, TN. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clifford M. Jackson; parents, Haskell and Avo Smith; five brothers, Willis, Hulon, Flavious, Bill and Bud Smith;...
Theresa Kay Curtis
Jan 3, 2023
Theresa Kay Curtis, age 64, of Dayton, Ohio, went home to be with the Lord on January 3, 2023. She was born in Boston, MA, on March 29, 1958 to the late Charles and Maude Stewart. Theresa is survived by her children: Christopher Bevers and Shannon (Paul) Houston; grandchildren: Brandon, Christopher, Nicholas, Ashton, Austin, Alexsi, and Chanel; great grandchildren: Kinsley,...
Marietta Germaine Greene
Jan 3, 2023
Marietta Germaine Greene, 88, formerly of Miamisburg, passed away January 3, 2023.She was born March 28, 1934 in Dayton, Ohio to the late Ralph Zink and Bessie Green Zink. She was retired from Macy's, formerly known as Rike's after many years of service. Marietta's passion in life was spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She...
Rodney R. Shields
Jan 2, 2023
Rodney R. Shields, age 56, of Dayton, passed away on Monday, January 2, 2023. Rodney was born in Dayton, OH on July 9, 1966 to the late Porter & Zula Shields. He is survived by many cousins and friends-including, Susie Frost. Rodney loved to ride his bicycle. He was a ham radio enthusiast. Rodney enjoyed movies-especially the classics. A celebration...
Betty Ann Hurst
Jan 2, 2023
Betty Ann (Fleming) Hurst passed away peacefully on Monday, January 2, 2023 in Leonardtown, Maryland due to complications from Alzheimer's disease. She was 83 years old.Betty was born on May 28, 1939 in Virgie, Kentucky to the late John H. and Trenna (Compton) Fleming. She is preceded in death by husband Orville E. (Gene) Hurst; brothers James, Bill, and Charles...
Anthony Lee Myers
Jan 2, 2023
Anthony Lee "Tony" Myers, age 45, of Englewood, passed away January 2, 2023. He was born December 15, 1977 in Dayton, Ohio to Dennis and Karla Myers, who both survive. In addition to his parents, Tony is survived by his daughters: Schyler Stickley (Andrew) and Adahlee Myers; brothers: Eric Myers (Tina) and Denny Myers (Beverly); many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles...
Edward Stephens
Jan 2, 2023
Edward "Scott" Stephens, age 50, of Xenia, passed away on January 2, 2023, at Hospice of Dayton with his loving family by his side. He was born in Dayton, Ohio, on August 26, 1972, the son of Francis and Margaret Stephens. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Edward F. & Sarah Jane (Foster) Kerns and Elmer "Bun" &...
Saundra L. Zapatony
Jan 2, 2023
Saundra L. Zapatony, age 73, of Dayton, passed away on Monday, January 2, 2023. She was born in Readville, MA on February 25, 1949 to the late Talmadge & Julia Stephens. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her grandson, William Fisher. Saundra is survived by her loving husband of 52 years, Joseph M. Zapatony Jr.;...
Shirley Ann Humerick
Jan 2, 2023
Shirley Ann Humerick, age 86 of Kettering, passed away on Monday, January 2, 2023 surrounded by her loving family. She was born on September 8, 1936 in Gettysburg, Ohio.She is preceded in death by her parents, Russell and Alma Prather; two sisters, Marilyn Coffing and Dorothy Cromer; and brother, Gene Harshman.Shirley is survived by her beloved husband of 65 years,...
Gerald Louis Kelly "Jerry"
Jan 2, 2023
Gerald Louis Kelly, "Jerry," age 69 of Waynesville, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 2, 2023 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born January 31, 1953 in Madison, Wisconsin, the son of the late Marvin and Dorothy Kelly.Jerry graduated from Mt. Horeb High School in Wisconsin in 1971. Upon graduating high school, he went to work for...
Matthew Smith
Jan 1, 2023
Matthew "Phewbert" Smith, age 48, of Northridge, passed away on Thursday, June 1, 2023. Matthew was born in Wabash, IN on October 8, 1974. He was preceded in death by his father, Bobby "Hobo" Smith; step-father, Robert "Tinker" Ritenour; and step-sister, Melissa Ritenour. Matthew is survived by his daughter, Alicia Smith; mother, Sherry Ritenour; siblings, Betsy "Beth" (Chris) Kleber, Amanda...
Zula F. Shields
Jan 1, 2023
Zula F. Shields, age 80, of Dayton, passed away on Sunday, January 1, 2023. Zula was born in Lee County, KY on December 7, 1942 to the late Frank & Elsie Spencer. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Porter Shields. Following Zula's death, her son, Rodney Shields passed away on Monday, January 2,...
Jeanette Lucille Sexton-Britt
Jan 1, 2023
Jeanette Lucille Sexton-Britt, age 59, of Dayton, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, January 1, 2023. Jeanette was born in Dayton on May 8, 1963. She was preceded in death by her father, Walter R. Sexton; sister-in-law, Tessie Louise Marks; and brother-in-law, Michael L. Jennings. Jeanette is survived by her loving husband of 24 years, Sylvester Britt;...
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