Obituaries
Michelle Kristin Johnson
Jan 1, 2022
Michelle Kristin Johnson, "Shelly" "MJ", age 33, of Kettering, passed away unexpectedly on January 1, 2022. She was born May 16, 1988 in Dayton, Ohio to Michael Anthony and Carol Sue (Fetzer) Johnson. Shelly attended Bishop Leibold during her middle school years and then attended Altar High School for her Freshman year. Shelly was a graduate of West Carrollton High...
Phyllis Margaret Whitenack
Dec 31, 2021
Phyllis M. Whitenack of Dayton, Ohio, passed away peacefully in her home on December 31, 2021. She was born on May 6th of 1948, in Dayton, Ohio. Phyllis was the daughter of the late Hollis and Margaret James. She was preceded in death by the love of her life, husband Edward M. Whitenack and sister Patricia Gabbard and her husband...
James Kreamer
Dec 31, 2021
James Kreamer, Jim, age 78, of Englewood, passed away on December 31, 2021. He was born on September 29, 1943 in Columbus, Ohio to the late Jo Ann and John Kreamer.He met the love of his life, Cherryl, when he was 15 years old. After high school he served his country by enlisting in the United States Navy when he...
Carolyn Sue Sortman
Dec 31, 2021
Carolyn Sue Sortman (Waldron) of Mason, Ohio passed away peacefully and went to be with her Lord and her beloved husband, Larry on December 31, 2021.She was born on April 16, 1941 to the late Elden and Edith (Hess) Waldron.She was a graduate of Fairview High School and an avid volunteer in the Dan Beard Council of Boy Scouts. Sue...
Carolyn Rae Hall
Dec 31, 2021
Carolyn Rae Hall, age 65, of Huber Heights, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, December 31, 2021. Carolyn was born in Dayton, on June 27, 1956 to the late Walter & Erma (Wilburn) Pope. She is survived by her loving husband of 42 years, Mike Hall; children, Travis Hall and Casie (James) Byron; siblings, Keith (Vivian) Pope,...
Janet Eberhard
Dec 31, 2021
Janet Eberhard, age 73, of Dayton, passed away on December 31, 2021. She was born on April 7, 1948 to the late Charles and Mae Jean Strukamp.She enjoyed spending time with her beloved husband, Jerry, of 55 years. She loved to spend time with her grandchildren in Ohio and in Florida. She enjoyed the relationships built with customers and friends...
Edwin L. Vander Linden
Dec 31, 2021
Edwin L. Vander Linden, age 76 of Beavercreek, OH passed away peacefully at home on Friday, December 31, 2021. He was born November 4, 1945 in Oskaloosa, Iowa to Lester and Viola (Dykstra) Vander Linden. He married Jeanne Dykstra on January 1, 1966 in Holmes Beach, FL.Ed served his country for 24 and a half years in the United States...
Edward K. Coffey
Dec 31, 2021
Edward K. Coffey, age 78 of Dayton, passed away December 31, 2021 at his home. He was born January 28, 1943 in Caryville, TN to the late Edward L. and Audrey Jean (Parkerson) Coffey. He is survived by his former wife and lifelong friend, Lynda Jones; three daughters, Kelly (Gordon, dec) Bell, Teresa (John) Sparks and Amy (Bill) Lidstone; five...
Vincent M. Jozefowicz
Dec 31, 2021
Vincent M. Jozefowicz "Vinny", age 69, of Dayton, passed away unexpectedly on December 31, 2021. He was born in Chicago, IL on August 20, 1952. Vinny was preceded in death by his parents, Edward and Lucille (Fromm) Jozefowicz, and siblings, Lorraine, Larry, Nancy, Teresa, Barbara, and Geraldine. He is survived his wife of 40 years, Pam Jozefowicz; son Daniel Jozefowicz;...
Betty L. Glaser
Dec 30, 2021
Betty L. Glaser, age 86, of New Carlisle, passed away on December 30, 2021. She was born in Coalfield, Tennessee, on March 15, 1935, the daughter of the late James and Stella Futrell. She was preceded in death by her parents; and her beloved husband, Leonard Glaser. Betty is survived by her sons, Jerry (Pam) Weidel, Michael Weidel, Garold Weidel,...
Nathan Alden Fannin
Dec 30, 2021
Nathan Alden Fannin, age 61, of Medway, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, December 30, 2021. Nathan was born in Dayton on November 20, 1960 to the late Frederick & Edith (Jenkins) Fannin. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Christopher. Nathan is survived by his children, Kenneth, Shawn and April;...
Grace Deloris Leach
Dec 30, 2021
Grace Leach, age 81, of Huber Heights, passed away on December 30, 2021. Grace was born in Pineville, Kentucky on July 29, 1940, to the late Bill and Rachel Truett. She enjoyed going to church and was a member of New Beginnings Church of God for many years.In addition to her parents, Grace was preceded in death by her loving...
Donna Jean Barker
Dec 30, 2021
Donna Jean Barker, age 70, passed away Thursday, December 30, 2021 in Dayton, Ohio. Donna "DJ" was a loving Auntie to every child in our family throughout her life. Donna never married nor had children of her own, but every niece and nephew has countless stories of an adventure with their Auntie DJ. She made children feel special wherever she...
Richard Thomas Carver
Dec 30, 2021
Richard Thomas "Rick" Carver, age 58 of Beavercreek, passed away Thursday, December 30, 2021 at Soin Medical Center. He was born November 24, 1963 in Troy, Ohio the son of Clifford and JoAnn Carver.Rick graduated from Miami East High School in the class of 1982, where he was a member of the National Honor Society, and later worked for Custom...
Dale R. Dawkins
Dec 30, 2021
Dale R. Dawkins, age 60, of Dayton, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, December 30, 2021. Dale was born in Dayton on November 4, 1961 to the late Earl & Jeanie (Duff) Dawkins. In addition to his parents, Dale was preceded in death by his sister, Bonnie Dawkins. He is survived by his son, Bradley Dawkins; siblings,...
Peggy A. Traufler-Collier
Dec 30, 2021
Peggy A. Traufler-Collier (75) passed away December 30, 2021. A retired nurse that dedicated her life to her family and caring for others. Peggy is survived by her loving husband, Cody C. Collier. Children, Sandy Traufler (Doug Smith), Dale Traufler (Amy) and Becky Stokes (Jeff) and their father, Bill Traufler. Grandchildren, Rachel, Lee, Aaron, Tony, Emily and Sadie. Great granddaughter,...
Gene A. Bailey, Iii
Dec 30, 2021
Gene A. Bailey, III, "BudBud, Little Buddy" age 31, of Germantown, passed away unexpectedly on December 30, 2021. He was born January 22, 1990 in Kettering, Ohio to Gene A. and Leslie (Fairchild) Bailey Jr. BudBud was a graduate of Valley View High School, Class of 2009.In addition to his parents he is survived by his sister, Ashley Bailey; his...
Richard F. Eckert
Dec 29, 2021
Richard F. Eckert "Rick" age 43 of Brookville, passed away December 28, 2021. He was born March 20, 1978 in Dayton, Ohio to Richard Eugene and Marlene Mable (Morris) Eckert. Rick was preceded in death by his mother Marlene and his older brother Chris.He is survived by his daughter Natalie Eckert; his father, Richard Eckert; siblings, Robert Eckert, Clif Eckert,...
Sharma Jean Stone
Dec 29, 2021
Sharma Jean Stone, age 72 of Centerville, OH, passed away December 29, 2021. She was born on April 7, 1949 in McKeesport, PA to the late Jean Vernon and Elenora May (Weiskircher) Stone.She is survived by her daughter, Jodi (Mark) Rosko; grandchildren, Maddie and Ryan Rosko; brothers, Jeff Stone (Alicia Miller) and Scot (Mary Ann) Stone; nieces and nephews, Ashley...
Richard Darrell Goodwin
Dec 29, 2021
Richard Darrell Goodwin, age 67, of Huber Heights, passed away on December 29, 2021. Richard was born on October 11, 1954 to the late James Hart and Dorothy Brandon. He joined the United States Army in 1974 and continued to serve at Wright-Patterson Air Force base as a Civil Servant.He enjoyed grilling barbecue and spending time with his children and...
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