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John Grigley

John Grigley

Jul 22, 2022

John Grigley, age 89, of Dayton, Ohio, passed away on July 22, 2022. Graveside service will be held at 1 PM on Monday, August 1, 2022, at West Memory Gardens, 6722 Hemple Rd, Moraine, OH 45439.

Ronald L. Vorhis

Ronald L. Vorhis

Jul 22, 2022

Ronald L. Vorhis, 82, of Kettering, passed away on Friday, July 22, 2022. He was born April 6, 1940, in Dayton to the late Robert Vorhis and Golden Couch. He graduated from Miamisburg High School 1958. Following graduation, he proudly served his country in The United States Marine Corp. for five years. He continued his education at Wright State University...

Richard W. Smeltzer

Richard W. Smeltzer

Jul 22, 2022

Richard Warren Smeltzer, 93, of Dayton, passed away on Friday, July 22, 2022 at Walnut Creek Assisted Living in Kettering, Ohio. He was born April 12, 1929, in Cleveland, Ohio, to the late Andrew John and Mildred (Cansky) Smeltzer. He attended John Marshall High School, then furthered his education at Case Western Reserve University and The Cleveland Institute of Art....

Alan Jay Robertson

Alan Jay Robertson

Jul 21, 2022

Alan Jay Robertson, 56, passed away unexpectedly on July 21, 2022. Alan was survived by his son Benjamin Robertson, his long time partner Ann Bowling and her sons Tanner and Logan Bowling. Alan is also survived by his siblings Scott Robertson and Kathi Montgomery. Alan was preceded in death by his parents Walter and Roberta Robertson; his brother Clark Robertson....

Byron E. Sherwood

Byron E. Sherwood

Jul 21, 2022

Byron E. "Barney" Sherwood, age 92, of Huber Heights, passed away July 21, 2022. He was born April 28, 1930 in Fulton County, Indiana. Byron was preceded in death by his parents: Russell Sherwood and Ruth Sherwood Nelson; brothers: Billy Dean Sherwood and Devane Sherwood; and daughter-in-law, Elizabeth Ann Sherwood.Byron is survived by his wife of 65 years, Carol (Woodcock)...

Bertina Meyers Staton

Bertina Meyers Staton

Jul 21, 2022

Bertina C. Staton, daughter of the late Burbage and Elizabeth Cassady, passed away on July 21, 2022, at Hospice of Dayton after a lengthy illness. She is survived by her immediate family, James Staton III (Cindy) of Zionsville, Indiana, Elizabeth Staton-Parmenter (Bill) of Beavercreek, Ohio, Jamie Ostidiek (David), Miss Zoey Ostidiek and Mr. Skyler Ostdiek, all of Liberty Township Ohio....

Carol Jean Bunn

Carol Jean Bunn

Jul 21, 2022

Carol Jean Bunn, age 78 of Miamisburg, passed away Thursday, July 21, 2022 at Kingston of Miamisburg. She was born June 26, 1944 in Paintsville, Kentucky.Carol was co-founder of Butch's Rod Shop. She and her husband, Butch, led a full life with the business, traveling across the United States doing what they loved. Carol was a devout Christian and member...

Terry Tamaska

Terry Tamaska

Jul 21, 2022

Terry L. Tamaska, 66, of Kettering, passed away on Thursday, July 21, 2022. He was born November 4, 1955, in Dayton, to the late Joseph and Margie (Spurrier) Tamaska. He was a 1974 graduate of Fairmont East High School, where he excelled in both baseball and football. After school, Terry went to work for General Motors where he tested experimental...

Donald R. Wilson

Donald R. Wilson

Jul 20, 2022

Donald R. Wilson, age 82, of Huber Heights, passed away on Wednesday, July 20, 2022. He was born on March 27, 1940 to Worley and Grace Wilson.He loved the Lord and his church, and those were two of the most important things in his life. He had a kind and tender heart, and he loved children, especially his own. He...

M. Joyce Pemberton

M. Joyce Pemberton

Jul 20, 2022

M. Joyce Pemberton, age 93, of Kettering, passed away on Wednesday, July 20, 2022. She was born May, 10, 1929 in McCreary County, Kentucky to the late James and Lena Simpson. Joyce was a proud homemaker who loved cooking and taking care of her family. Joyce was preceded in death by her husband, Gordon C. Pemberton; daughter, Sheila Fleming; brother,...

Ronald E. Johns "Ron"

Ronald E. Johns "Ron"

Jul 20, 2022

Ronald E. Johns "Ron", age 76 of Kettering, passed away Wednesday, July 20, 2022 at Hospice of Dayton. He was born July 16, 1946 in Cincinnati, Ohio to the late Ronald "Earl" and Mary Johns. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his sister, Patricia (Bill) Rehkamp.Ron is survived by his beloved wife, Eleanor; four sons,...

Shannon Riffle

Shannon Riffle

Jul 19, 2022

Shannon Riffle, age 44 of Huber Heights, passed away on Tuesday, July 19, 2022. Shannon was born in Dayton on July 17, 1978 to Pamala Jean (Libert) & James Dean Riffle. She was preceded in death by her mother. Shannon is survived by her father; brothers, Shawn (Melissa) Riffle, Nathan (Laurel) Riffle and Chase (Lacosta) Riffle; nieces, Lauren, Riley Elli...

William Peters

William Peters

Jul 19, 2022

In loving memory of William Peters, born August 2, 1936. He left us on July 19, 2022. Bill was preceded in death by his brother, Bob Peters; sisters: Dorothy Christian, Virginia Ramsey, Goldie King, Mary Lou Harlow and Sue Meadows. Bill leaves behind his wife of 55 years, Julia Peters; son, Patton Lee Jones; daughter Karen Weese and her husband,...

William Russell Slaght

William Russell Slaght

Jul 19, 2022

William Russell Slaght, age 79, departed this life July 19, 2022. He was born in Chicago February 3, 1943 to Homer and Pat (Lynch) Slaght.Russ attended schools in Clinton and Knoxville, TN and moved with his family to Ohio at age 16. It was in New Lebanon, Ohio he built a life of love for his family.He is preceded in...

Sharon R. Miller

Sharon R. Miller

Jul 19, 2022

Sharon R. Miller, age 70, of Dayton, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, July 19, 2022. Sharon was born in Dayton, on January 5, 1952 to the late Eugene & Ruth Stout. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Mark R. Miller and sister, Theresa Stout. She is survived by her...

Robert Spurlock

Robert Spurlock

Jul 19, 2022

Robert Spurlock, age 54, of Miamisburg, Ohio, passed away on Tuesday, July 19, 2022. He was born March 22, 1968 in Kettering, Ohio. He was loved by his family. Services are being handled privately by the family.

Bert R. Travis

Bert R. Travis

Jul 19, 2022

Bert R. Travis, age 83, of Springfield, passed away July 19, 2022. He was born January 12, 1939 in Louisa, KY to the late Roy and Mildred Travis. In addition to his parents, Bert was preceded in death by his brothers and sisters: Ginny Simms, Bob Travis, Bill Travis, Danny Travis, Loren Travis, Debbie Travis, Karen Travis, Gwendolyn Travis and...

Tommy Lee Fahrney

Tommy Lee Fahrney

Jul 19, 2022

Tommy Lee Fahrney, 79, of Miamisburg, passed away on July 19, 2022 at his residence. He was born on December 13, 1942 to Durwood and Helen (nee: Bowen) Fahrney in Dayton, OH. Tommy worked as a Boiler Fireman for University of Dayton. Tommy is survived by his sons, Thomas Dale (Jane) Fahrney and Steven Lee Fahrney. And grandchildren, Andrea Fahrney,...

Harriet Kay Zimbelman

Harriet Kay Zimbelman

Jul 19, 2022

Harriet Kay Zimbelman, 73, passed away peacefully on July 19th, 2022. Adored wife of Gary Alan Zimbelman Sr for 54 years, loving mother of Gary Alan Zimbelman Jr. and Chris Edward (Erin) Zimbelman, cherished grandmother of Brayden Alan Zimbelman.She was preceded in death by her parents Charles and Marion Genz, her siblings Sharon, Elsa May and Calvin. Harriet loved traveling...

Vicki L Gilbert

Vicki L Gilbert

Jul 19, 2022

Vicki L. Gilbert, 65, of Dayton, passed away on July 19, 2022 at her residence. She was born on March 24, 1957 to Raymond and Delores (nee: Rippley) Ader in Cincinnati, OH. On March 23, 1973, she married Ron "Spanky" Gilbert. Vicki and Ron lived in Dayton, Ohio. She was a loving daughter, sister, wife, mom, grandma and friend. Vicki...

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