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Barbara Himes Cervay

Barbara Himes Cervay

Aug 14, 2024

Barbara Himes Cervay, age 73 of Centerville, passed away on August 14, 2024. She was born on October 26, 1950, in Dayton, Ohio. She was a self-employed tax consultant and preparer, dedicating the last 30 years of her life to assisting clients with their financial needs. Barbara obtained both her Bachelor's and Master's degrees from the University of Dayton.

Throughout her...

Christopher Shawn Trefz

Christopher Shawn Trefz

Aug 14, 2024

Christopher Shawn Trefz, age 48, passed away on August 14, 2024. He was born in Chillicothe, OH on April 15, 1976 to Mary Jo and Raymond Leon Trefz.

Christopher enjoyed watching OSU Football and The Cincinnati Reds. He loved being a father and spending time with his family. He will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.

He was...

Vikki Lynn McDaniel

Vikki Lynn McDaniel

Aug 14, 2024

Vikki Lynn McDaniel, age 71, passed away August 14, 2024. She was born on December 7, 1952 in Dayton, OH to the late Mabel Louise Vogel and William Nicholas Vogel Sr.

Vikki enjoyed watching movies and spending quality time with her family.

She was preceded in death by her son, Shawn William McDaniel; her grandson, Nathan Dwayne Coile; her brother, William Nicholas...

Penny I. Barnhart

Penny I. Barnhart

Aug 14, 2024

Penny I. Barnhart, age 55, of New Carlisle, passed away on August 14, 2024. She was born on March 22, 1969 to the Jack & Bonnie Williamson. 

She was a member of Parklayne First Church of God, and one of her favorite things was singing at church. Penny was a loving wife and mother, and she enjoyed traveling with her family....

Ashley Conrad Sr.

Ashley Conrad Sr.

Aug 14, 2024

Ashley Conrad Sr., age 81, of Colorado, passed away on August 14, 2024. He was born on September 15, 1942 in Middletown, Ohio to the late Clem Conrad & Elva Christian. 

In addition to his parents, Ashley was preceded in death by his brother, Roy Conrad.

He is survived by his children: Ashley (Sindy) Conrad Jr., Richard (Tina) Conrad, and Ann Conrad;...

Dennis Eldridge

Dennis Eldridge

Aug 14, 2024

Dennis Eldridge, age 67, of Dayton, passed away on Wednesday, August 14, 2024. 

Dennis was born in Dayton on June 13, 1957 to the late Homer & Shirley Eldridge. 

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his siblings, Dick Eldridge, Sue Whitt, Arvetta McClure; daughter, Allison Eldridge; and grandson, Rowan Thomas. Dennis is survived by his daughters, Brittany...

Alice Virginia Haynes

Alice Virginia Haynes

Aug 14, 2024

Alice Virginia Haynes, age 88, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 14, 2024. She was born on October 29, 1935 in Berea, OH.

Alice loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. In her earlier years, she enjoyed gardening, canning and fishing. Alice and her husband, David, retired to Crossville, TN and she made 20+ years of fond and loving...

Kay F. "Mama" Dawson

Kay F. "Mama" Dawson

Aug 13, 2024

Kay F. “Mama” Dawson, second daughter of eleven, born to Fred Lee & Millie Ozetta Story Dawson on Dec. 10th left her vessel on Aug. 13, 2024 to be with her beloved Lord. 

She leaves to cherish in her memories, her children, Michael J., Jennifer L., Shea M., Kelly M., Kim M., and Kenya M. Dawson; her grandchildren, AshLeah M. Carpenter,...

David Aaron Potter

David Aaron Potter

Aug 13, 2024

David Aaron Potter, 59, passed away on August 13, 2024 after fighting a brave battle with cancer. He was born in Troy, Ohio the son of Charles Potter and Paula Herman.

He leaves behind his wife of 38 years Elizabeth Potter; children Jeremy (Christina) Lipker, Ashley (Jason) Hazelbaker and Aaron (Courteney) Potter; grandchildren Johannemarie, Sarah, Jason Jr, Isaac, Adam and Jacob;...

Joan Claire Champie

Joan Claire Champie

Aug 13, 2024

Joan Champie, trailblazing musician, pilot, mother, and friend died on August 13, 2024.

Joan was born Joan Claire Browne on July 25, 1932, in Berkeley, California, to Henrietta and Clifton Browne. After high school, Joan moved to San Francisco (1950-1951), attending the University of San Francisco while living in a boarding house, practicing her oboe, and saving half her income waiting...

Nancy Brown

Nancy Brown

Aug 13, 2024

Nancy Brown, age 84 of Miamisburg, passed away Tuesday, August 13, 2024. She was born February 15, 1940 in Kitts, Kentucky to the late Franklin and Rose. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her beloved husband, James Brown; daughter, Debbie Snow; and four brothers. 

Nancy is survived by her three children, Danny Brown, Susie Johnson, and...

Roberta "Bert" K. Tigner

Roberta "Bert" K. Tigner

Aug 13, 2024

Roberta "Bert" Kay Tigner left this worldly home on August 13, 2024. She was born August 28, 1954 to William Emmett Wright Jr. and Rita Brown Wright.

Roberta leaves to mourn her passing two children, Jeff (Megan) Tigner of Riverside, and Laura (Brian) Smith of Kettering; four grandchildren, Calleigh and Brianna Tigner and Lucas and Juliana Smith; six siblings, Ruth Ann...

Janette Spencer

Janette Spencer

Aug 12, 2024

Janette Spencer, age 61 of Fairborn, passed away Monday, August 12, 2024. She was born April 13, 1963 in Medina, Ohio, the daughter of George and Farabelle.

Janette worked as an Accountant at WPAFB for the past 4 years. Prior to working at the base, she worked as a phlebotomist. She was a member of Living Word Church in Vandalia, Ohio....

Richard W. "Rich" Poulsen

Richard W. "Rich" Poulsen

Aug 12, 2024

Richard William Poulsen, age 70, of Moraine passed away on August 12, 2024. He is preceded in death by his wife, Karen; son, Robert Poulsen, and granddaughter, Emily Sears.

He is survived by his children, Richard Poulsen, Kristofer (Elizabeth) Poulsen, Katlyn Poulsen; grandchildren, Adrienne Poulsen, Susan Poulsen, Mattis Poulsen, Reace Poulsen, Vincent Rue, Brayden Portis, Evangeline Poulsen, Nevaeh Poulsen; siblings, Lester...

Jill Anne Swope

Jill Anne Swope

Aug 12, 2024

Jill Anne Swope, age 75, of Beavercreek, passed away August 12, 2024. Jill was born in Delphos, Ohio on December 20, 1948 to the late Orville and Mary Wannemacher.

Jill is preceded in death by her parents and her son, Mark Swope. 

She is survived by loving husband of 50 years, Frank Swope; daughter, Amy (Stephen) Virgilio; brother, Tom Wannemacher, John Wannemacher...

Elaine Agnes Gravitt

Elaine Agnes Gravitt

Aug 12, 2024

Elaine Agnes Gravitt, age 88, of Dayton, passed away on Monday, August 12, 2024. She was born on December 31, 1935 in Taylor, Pennsylvania to the late Andrew & Betty Myerchak.

Along with her parents, Elaine was preceded in death by her husband, Russell Gravitt and daughter-in-law, Sylvia Gravitt.

Elaine will be remembered by her children: Russell Gravitt, Jeff Gravitt, David Gravitt...

Mary Alice Mays

Mary Alice Mays

Aug 12, 2024

It is with great sadness that the family of Mary A. Mays, age 83, announces her peaceful passing on August 12, 2024, in Dayton, Ohio. Mary’s life was a beacon of selflessness and service, shining brightly in the lives of those she touched.

Mary dedicated her life to caring for others, embodying the spirit of a true caregiver. As the owner...

Margaret "June" Bockhorst

Margaret "June" Bockhorst

Aug 11, 2024

Bockhorst, Margaret “June” Kinsler, 99 passed away peacefully in the afternoon of Sunday, August 11, 2024, surrounded by the love of her family near and far at home where she lived in Ohio with her grandson, Kenny and 2 great-grandsons, Thomas and Lucas. Born June 13, 1925 in Marysville, Ohio; appropriately, so close to Flag Day…she loved celebrating this day...

Anntonio Lynn Page Perry

Anntonio Lynn Page Perry

Aug 11, 2024

Anntonio Lynn Page Perry, a radiant soul with a bubbling personality, left this world too soon on August 11, 2024, at the tender age of 27. Born on October 6, 1996, in Dayton, Ohio. Anntonio was known to light up any room she entered, embodying the spirit of joy and mirth. Whether she was the life of the party or...

Gary Ray Calvert

Gary Ray Calvert

Aug 11, 2024

Gary Ray Calvert, aged 87, passed away on August 11, 2024, in Dayton, Ohio. Born on March 6, 1937, he was a cherished member of his community and a well-known radio personality for WHIO.

Gary was preceded in death by his parents, Marguerite Laughlin and Ceward Calvert; his beloved wife, Patricia (Sheehan) Calvert; and his brothers, Ron and John Calvert. He...

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