Obituaries
Jacob "Jake" Gardner
Jun 4, 2022
"So you will understand when I say, 'Death is that state in which one exists only in the memory of others...which is why it is not an end.' No goodbyes. Just good memories. Hailing frequencies closed, sir."The family of Jacob "Jake" Gardner mourn the sudden passing of an amazing brother and steady "go-to-guy." Jake was born at Wright Patterson Air...
Marla D. Kiser
Jun 3, 2022
Marla D Kiser of Minor Hill passed away on June 3, 2022 at her residence. She was born in Nuremberg, Germany on October 1, 1968 and was 53 years old.Marla was a very kind, generous, honest and compassionate person and always cared about everyone. Marla had a positive impact on everyone she encountered. She inspired everyone she knew. She was...
Robert Randolph Smith Jr.
Jun 3, 2022
Robert Randolph Smith Jr., age 86, of Dayton, Ohio, passed away at home on June 3, 2022 after losing his valiant battle with cholangiocarcinoma. Bob was born on July 7, 1935 in Morgantown, West Virginia, son of the late Robert and Christina (Yauger) Smith. Bob graduated from Morgantown High School, class of 1953. Upon graduation, Bob enlisted in the United...
Deborah Mcduffy
Jun 3, 2022
Deborah McDuffy, 64, passed away on June 3, 2022. Loving wife of Gregory McDuffy, adored mother of James (Heather Birtcil) Switzer, Jolonda (Christian) Bennett, Gregory (Stephanie) McDuffy and Danielle (Ross Medley) McDuffy, cherished grandmother of Jasmyne, Jayla, Aaliyah, Christian II, Daylen, Ava, Masen, Logan, Blayke, Camryn and Scarlet, beloved sister of Valerie Dowdell, Mary (Luther) Pace, Carnelle (Andrea) Switzer, Rochelle...
Angela "Angi" Gerling
Jun 3, 2022
Angela "Angi" (nee: Hogue) Gerling, 59, of Kettering, died Friday, June 3, 2022, her residence in Kettering, OH. She was born April 4, 1963 in Dayton, OH to the late Earl and Joyce (Massengale) Hogue.She is survived by her three brothers, Mike (Marti Maples) Hogue, John Russell (Lisa Kaylor) Hogue, Stephen (Tiffany) Hogue; many nieces and nephews; as well as...
Lloyd M. Trader
Jun 2, 2022
Lloyd M. Trader, "Mitch", age 69, of Dayton, passed away June 2, 2022. He was born March 6, 1953 in Troy, Ohio to the late Lloyd M. Trader, Sr. and Mildred (Powell) Collins. In addition to his parents, Lloyd was preceded in death by his sister Linda Stewart; step-father Jack B. Collins, Sr. and nephew Anthony Hix.Lloyd is survived by...
Brian Keith Bullman
Jun 2, 2022
Brian Keith Bullman, age 50, of Riverside, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, June 24, 2022. Brian was born in Dayton on August 15, 1971. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Rev. Elmer & Naomi Bullman and Allen & Dorothy Cooper. Brian is survived by his children, Tristen Bullman and Logan (Tristen Nicole) Bullman; one...
Margaret Opicka
Jun 2, 2022
Margaret Beatty Opicka, 91, passed away on June 2nd at Hospice of Dayton. She was born to George Beatty and Mae Netcher on May 24, 1931 at the Beatty farm in West Unity, Ohio. The farm has been in the family since 1835. Margaret began her love for piano in first grade. She graduated from West Unity High School in...
Bradley Harold Boyd
Jun 2, 2022
Bradley Harold Boyd, 01/17/1951-06/02/2022, was a man of few words but the obituary he wrote for himself was a page long, so we'll keep this short. Son of Harold and Edith Boyd. Brother of Delaine Boyd and Hope Redeker (Spouse Jeff Redeker) as well as a proud uncle to Michaela Redeker. His greatest accomplishment was and will always be his...
Linda Mae Plymale
Jun 2, 2022
Linda Mae Plymale, age 80, of New Carlisle, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, June 2, 2022. Linda was born in Rochester, NY on March 14, 1942 to the late Hiram & Edith Colwell. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Wilbur Plymale and In-laws, Albert and Ida Plymail. Linda is...
Roy K. Robinson
Jun 2, 2022
Roy Keith Robinson, 91, went from his earthly home to his heavenly home on June 2nd, 2022. He was greeted by those that he loved dearly that preceded him in death, including his two grandchildren, Jimmy England and Anna Jenae Robinson, along with his parents and five brothers and sisters. His legacy survives with his loving wife, Greta Robinson; children,...
Lester Deeter
Jun 2, 2022
Lester L. Deeter, age 65 of Hillsboro, Ohio passed away unexpectedly on June 2, 2022. He was born March 25, 1957 in Wilmington, Ohio son of the late James and Prudence Deeter.Lester was a devoted husband, loving father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend. He was his children's hero in so many ways. He will be greatly missed by all who...
Frederick J. Oyer
Jun 2, 2022
Frederick J. Oyer "Fred", age 70, of Dayton, passed away June 2, 2022. He was born July 6, 1951 in Detroit, MI to the late Alvin and Virginia (Kelly) Oyer. Fred was preceded in death by his wife of 47 years, Deborah A. Oyer, 2 sisters Maureen Maurus and Rosemarie Gauthier, and his in-laws, Richard and Esther Walsh. He is...
Richard Kenneth Mcafee
Jun 2, 2022
McAfee, K. Richard, (Mac) age 79, died peacefully on the evening of June 2, 2022. He was born on October 17, 1942, in Akron, Ohio to the late James O. and Evelyn McAfee.Preceded in death by his brother James O. McAfee. Great Grandchildren, Myles Kerr, Ellie Kerr, and Riley Logan McAfee.He is survived by his wife and best friend, Bird...
Julie Elizabeth Watt
Jun 2, 2022
Julie Elizabeth Watt, 60, of Moraine, Ohio, passed away on June 2, 2022. She was born in Lafayette, Indiana, on August 18, 1961 to the late Patricia and Stephen Slatton. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son James Jones; sister Jodie Bloedel; and brother Scott Slatton.Julie is survived by her children Matthew Blackstock, Tracy...
Daniel Shawn Lyons
Jun 1, 2022
Daniel Shawn Lyons, 50, of Dayton, passed away on June 1, 2022 at his residence. He was born on November 11, 1971 to Danny and Cheryl (nee: Schmidt) Lyons in Dayton, OH. Shawn graduated from Kettering Fairmont High School.Shawn is Survived by his sons, Andrew Lyons and Kaleb Lyons; his step-children, Breanna Max and Alec Max; his granddaughter, Isabelle Lyons;...
Mary Alice Still
Jun 1, 2022
Mary Alice Still, age 87 of Huber Heights, was called home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, June 1, 2022 in Dayton, Ohio. She was born January 25, 1935 in Forest City, Arkansas and was a blessing to her family. Mary confessed Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior, at an early age and continued throughout her life believing...
Wanda E. Young
Jun 1, 2022
Wanda E. Young, age 76, of West Milton, passed away on June 1, 2022. She was born on December 6, 1945 to the late Ed and Stella Young.She was a very hard worker, and she enjoyed playing bingo and doing crossword puzzles. She also liked to go shopping and watch soap operas. She loved her family, especially her faithful companion,...
Shirley A. Gibson
Jun 1, 2022
Shirley A. Gibson, age 90, of Dayton, passed away on June 1, 2022. She was born on February 1, 1932 to the late Walter and Audrey Walker.She was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother, and she considered her greatest accomplishment to have raised her five children. She was kind, caring and touched the hearts of many. She always greeted everyone...
Betty Ruth Brumitt
Jun 1, 2022
Betty Ruth Brumitt, age 91, of Fairborn, Ohio, passed away June 1, 2022. She was born in Kingsport, TN on June 21, 1930 to the late Joseph and Lona Dillow. In addition to her parents, Betty was preceded in death by her loving husband, Jackie Paul Brumitt, Sr.; four brothers, three sisters; and her granddaughter, Angel Ruth Brumitt.Betty is survived...
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