Obituaries
Mary Matilda Knipfer
May 5, 2022
Mary (Kelly) Knipfer, loving wife, mother of three children, and grandmother to three grandchildren, died peacefully on July 5, 2022 in Dayton OH. Mary was born in Mantua, Co. Roscommon, Ireland on April 29, 1933 to Bernard Paul and Bertha (Morahan) Kelly. In 1959, she received her degree as a Registered Nurse from Sefton Hospital in Liverpool, England and later...
Robert Lavern Brandt
May 5, 2022
Robert LaVern Brandt, age 97, of Beavercreek, Ohio passed away on Thursday, May 5, 2022, at the Traditions of Beavercreek senior living community.Our Dad was the middle child of five born to Edith M. (Austin) and William J. Brandt on the family farm near Fennimore, Wisconsin on November 9, 1924. Dad's older siblings were sister Eleanor Jane born in 1920...
Kenneth "Kenny" Kindred
May 5, 2022
Kenneth "Kenny" Kindred, 58, departed this life on May 5, 2022. Kenny spent more than 30 years working in the manufacturing tool & die industry and is a proud graduate of Belmont High School. He was an avid reader of scripture and shared his spiritual journey with anyone who would listen. Kenny is predeceased by his father, Zelious Kindred Sr....
James B. Leet
May 5, 2022
James Bruce Leet, age 59, of Dayton, passed away on May 5, 2022. He was born on March 14, 1963 to Robert Leet and Janet McConnell.He was a Dallas Cowboys fan, and he enjoyed Rock 'N Roll. Since he worked at Church's Chicken for a long time, he was often known as the Chicken Man. He was well-known in his...
Ronald L. Welch "Ron"
May 5, 2022
Ronald L. Welch, "Ron," age 92 of Dover, TN, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, May 5, 2022. He was born December 25, 1929 in East Wenatchee, Washington, the son of the late Elmer and Daisy Welch.Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by his son, Ronnie Welch; grandson, Gunnery Sergeant Brandon Welch McGraw; and brothers,...
Michael Raymond Mcqueen Sr.
May 5, 2022
Michael R. McQueen Sr. "Mike", age 45 of Wilmington passed away suddenly on Thursday, May 5, 2022 from a vehicular accident. Mike spent most of his life in Dayton and Beavercreek. Mike enjoyed his friends, classic cars, NASCAR, playing guitar, playing with his cats and his new "country living" lifestyle.He is preceded in death by his mother and father, Beverly...
Violet Houston Hall
May 5, 2022
Hall, Violet H., Sept. 11, 1927 to May 5, 2022. Violet was the matriarch of the Blizzard and McConnaughey families, part of the Greatest Generation and an independent woman of high moral character who was ahead of her time. She was a generous sister, a devoted wife, a loving aunt and cousin to dozens, and a dependable, caring soul to...
Annie P. Thornton
May 5, 2022
Annie P. Thornton, 87, of Dayton, Ohio, passed away on May 5, 2022. She was born on May 4, 1935 to the late George Sr. and Cora Moore. In addition to her parents, Annie was also preceded in death by husband Clarence Thornton Sr.; daughter Cora Lee Thornton; grandson Willie "Mouse" B. Totty; and siblings Willie "Wee" Henry Moore, Roosevelt...
Patricia Meeker
May 5, 2022
Patricia "Patti" Meeker, age 67, of Centerville, passed away May 5, 2022. She was born in Dayton where she lived her entire life. Patti was a proud Irish Lass who loved to travel especially to Ireland. One of her favorite places was the beach especially in Hawaii swimming with the Sea Turtles.Patti was preceded in death by her parents, Edward...
Virginia Jean Olt
May 4, 2022
Virginia Jean Olt, age 88 of Milford, Ohio passed away on Wednesday, May 4, 2022. She was born on July 27, 1933 in Greenfield, Ohio to the late Fred and Gertrude Pollitt.She is preceded in death by her husband, Mike Olt; two daughters, Brenda Jean Maynard and Lisa Ann Dilley; and her sisters, Sylvia Kersey and Helen Whitley.Jean is survived...
Kallee Joy Dillard
May 4, 2022
Kallee Joy Dillard, age 5 months, passed away on May 4, 2022. She was born on November 10, 2021 to Kimberly Joy Dillard and Nathaniel Lee Collett. She was also loved by special friends, Mari Jo and Kenneth Rosenbauer as well as her siblings.Kallee was unique, precious, and she was a blessing and deeply loved. She made our world different...
Pamela J. Mccoy
May 4, 2022
Pamela J. McCoy, age 72, of Huber Heights, passed away on May 4, 2022. She was born on January 28, 1950 to the late Paul and Maxine Emrick.She enjoyed being a mother and grandmother, spending time with her children, grandchildren, and grand-pups, Buttercup and Ellie. She enjoyed being the party planner and heading the social committee at Grange Mutual, where...
Dorene M. Harmeling
May 3, 2022
Dorene "Dee" Mae Harmeling, 86, passed away Tuesday May 3, 2022. Dorene was born October 8, 1935, in Toledo, Ohio. From an early age she did not like Dorene and always went by the nickname "Dee". Dee graduated from DeVilbiss High School. She was an active member of the Sweet Adelines singing group. She had a passion for opera music,...
Jesse E. Allen
May 3, 2022
Jesse E. Allen, age 87, of Huber Heights, passed away May 3, 2022. He was born February 28, 1935 in Livingston, KY to the late Isaac and Lillie Allen. In addition to his parents, Jesse was preceded in death by his first wife, Freeda Allen; son, Doyle Allen; grandson, James Michael Allen; brother, Johnny Allen; and sister, Novella Spencer.Jesse is...
Timothy Palmer
May 3, 2022
Timothy Palmer, 66 of Florida, came here to Dayton for his remaining time to spend with his children and grandchildren, passed away on May 3rd 2022 at his daughter's home in New Lebanon. He was born on February 15, 1956 in Fairborn, Ohio the son of the late Paul Aris Palmer and Frances Palmer nee' Moody. He is preceded in...
Betty Jean Childers
May 3, 2022
Betty Jean Childers, age 57, passed away on Tuesday, May 3, 2022. She was born in Dayton, Ohio on December 22, 1964 to the late Robert and Ida Dunn. In addition to her parents Betty was preceded in death by her loving husband, Steve Childers and her brother, Edward Dunn. Betty is survived by her sons: Christopher (Jennifer) Childers, Brian...
Bonnie L. Robbins
May 3, 2022
Bonnie L. Robbins, age 75, of Dayton, passed away on May 3, 2022. She was born on July 25, 1946 to the late David and Helen Smart.She was a Registered Nurse for 13 years before she became a full-time mother. She enjoyed playing Bridge and Bingo. She also liked to make quilts and knit or crochet. She had a huge...
Lorin Longbrake Harshman
May 2, 2022
Lorin Longbrake Harshman, age 51 of Dayton, passed away Monday, May 2, 2022.He was born October 2, 1970 in Dayton, Ohio, the son of the late John B. Harshman Sr. and Jeannette (Brant) Hampton.Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Jeffrey W Corry. Lorin is survived by his sons, Dylan Roark and Lorin Harshman of...
Mary Kathryn Burtner
May 2, 2022
Mary Kathryn Burtner, age 71, of Dayton Ohio, passed away Monday, May 2, 2022 after a long battle with lung cancer. She was born on January 23, 1951 to the late Wilbur and Laberta Stump. In addition to her parents Mary was preceded in death by her sister, Marla Stump and nephew, Nicholas Koleff.Mary is survived by her loving husband,...
Elaine Louise Rose Cerny
May 2, 2022
Elaine Louise Rose Cerny, aged 88 of Dayton, passed away Monday, May 2, 2022, at Hospice of Dayton. She was born November 8, 1933, in Utica, NY the daughter of the late Anthony A. and Louise E. Rose.In addition to her parents, Elaine was preceded in death by her husband of 64 years, Lawrence C. Cerny, brother Anthony Rose Jr,...
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