Obituaries
Linda L. Gillis
Apr 9, 2021
Linda Lee Gillis, 75 passed away on April 9th, 2021. She was born in Queens New York and preceded in death by her parents, Gale and Gloria Coughlin and sister, Gail Cushing. She is survived to cherish her memory by her loving husband Robert Gillis of 54 years; children, David (Alice) of Arlington VA, Patrick (Latesha) of Bertram TX, and...
Sylvia L. Anca
Apr 9, 2021
Sylvia L. Anca, age 89 of Moraine, passed away on Friday, April 9, 2021 at Kettering Medical Center. She was born on January 1, 1932 in Manchester, Kentucky to the late Beve and Laura Gilbert.She is preceded in death by her husband of 65 years, Louis Anca; daughter, Debra Sexton; four sisters, Virginia, Rosemary, Midge, and Stella.Sylvia is survived by...
Ada Ruth Smith
Apr 9, 2021
Ada R. Smith, age 87 of Xenia, OH passed away on Friday, April 9, 2021 at her home. She was born May 13, 1933 in Hyden, Kentucky to Lewis and Emma (Littles) Howard. Ada married Elbert Smith on March 1, 1952 in Dayton, OH.Ada retired from General Motors after 30 years of service. She enjoyed working in the yard, gardening,...
Kenneth E. Lawson
Apr 8, 2021
Kenneth Eugene Lawson, age 85, of Dayton, passed away Thursday, April 8, 2021. He was born November 15, 1935 in Dayton, Ohio the son of the late Albert and Dorothy Lawson. Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by six siblings, Paul Lawson, Richard Lawson, Ralph (Susie) Lawson, Donald "Sonny" Lawson, Dorothy Lee Mills and Shirley Konneci; as...
Katherine A. Mccarthy
Apr 8, 2021
Katherine A. McCarthy, age 73, of Huber Heights, passed away Thursday, April 8, 2021 at Stonespring of Vandalia. She was born August 7, 1947 in Cincinnati, Ohio the daughter of the late William and Corrine Smith.Along her parents, she is preceded in death by her brother, Bill Smith, Jr.; two infant siblings, Pam and Steven Smith; and best friend, Joann...
Shirley Ann Rohrback
Apr 8, 2021
Shirley Ann Rohrback, age 82 of Kettering, passed away Thursday, April 8, 2021. She was born May 2, 1938 in Dayton, Ohio the daughter of the late Robert and Leona Jackson.Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Robert Rohrback; son, Howard Rohrback; granddaughter, Melissa Rohrback; 2 great granddaughters, Brianna and Alyssa; siblings, Howard Jackson, Robert...
David E. Guttery
Apr 8, 2021
David E. Guttery "Dave", age 79 of Waynesville, passed away April 8, 2021. He was born on September 4, 1941 in Lebanon, OH to the late Marion Guttery and Ruth (Marconet) Heffner. In addition to his parents, Dave was preceded in death by his brother, James Heffner.He is survived by his children, Christopher (Marnee) Guttery, Scott Guttery and Eric Guttery;...
Angela "Angie"M. Pierson
Apr 7, 2021
Angela "Angie" M. Pierson, age 59 of Springfield, Ohio passed away peacefully on April 17, 2021. She was born September 6, 1961 in Urbana, Ohio daughter of the late Frank and Lavinia Pierson. Angela was a devoted partner, loving mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. She had several interests and enjoyed life to the fullest. Angela is going to be...
Kevin Laguerre
Apr 7, 2021
Kevin George Laguerre, age 22 of Huber Heights, Ohio, passed away Wednesday, April 7, 2021 at Kettering Medical Center. He was born June 13, 1998 in Stamford, Connecticut. Kevin had a contagious smile and personality and made friends where ever he went. He loved his family fiercely.He grew up in Huber Heights and attended Titus Elementary School, Studebaker, Weisenborn and...
Dorothy Russell
Apr 7, 2021
Dorothy Alvina Russell, age 89 of Dayton, Ohio, passed away Wednesday, April 7, 2021 at Grandview Hospital. She was born November 28, 1931 in Kentucky to the late George and Nora Spencer.Dorothy was a loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She was the matriarch of the family acting as a role model using her strong-headed, stable force. She grew up...
Donald E. Gibson Sr.
Apr 7, 2021
Donald "Don" "Gibby" Eugene Gibson, Sr., 74, passed away at home on April 7, 2021. Don was born in Springfield, Ohio to Denver and Mable Gibson on April 2, 1947. Don graduated from Tecumseh High School and joined the U.S. Army where he served honorably. Don trained for Vietnam, as he informed us often, but served his tour in Germany....
Joseph "Joe"P. Maranto
Apr 7, 2021
Joseph "Joe" P. Maranto, age 84 of Bellbrook, Ohio passed away peacefully on April 7, 2021. He was born March 17, 1937 in Baltimore, Maryland son of the late Francis Maranto and Mary Shipley.Joe was a devoted husband, loving father, grandfather, brother, uncle, neighbor, and friend. Joe proudly served in the United States Marines. Joe retired from Bethelem Steel and...
Alfred N. Mccloud
Apr 7, 2021
Alfred N. McCloud, age 57 of Dayton, passed away April 7, 2021. He was born January 20, 1964 in Dayton, Ohio. Alfie was preceded in death by his father, Jesse McCloud; mother, Virginia Sue Shepherd; brother, George McCloud; sister-in-law, Ruby McCloud; and brother-in-law, Lonnie Maiden.Alfie is survived by his sons: Alfred McCloud (Stephanie) and Timothy McCloud; grandchildren: Malik, Blake, Alfred...
Ginger Dawn (Thomas) Perry
Apr 7, 2021
Ginger Dawn (Thomas) Perry, age 59, of Dayton, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, April 7, 2021. Ginger was born on April 23, 1961 in Pennington Gap, Virginia to Johnny Cort Thomas & Carolyn (Baker) Thomas Laporte. She was preceded in death by her father and her grandparents, Lafayette & Carrie Baker and George & Ruth Thomas;...
Betty L. Smith
Apr 7, 2021
Betty Lois Smith, age 86 of Xenia, OH passed away Wednesday, April 7, 2021 at home. She was born June 26, 1934 in LaFollette, Tennessee to the late Jesse and Orpha Vincent.Left to cherish Betty's memory are her children: David (Leslie) Smith, Debbie Potts, Dale Smith, E.J. (Nell) Smith; and Myra Hall (Jeff Taulbee) ; 12 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; 5...
Virgil W Whitsel
Apr 6, 2021
Virgil W Whitsel Sr, 85, passed away peacefully on April 6, 2021 at Miami Valley Hospital surrounded by his loving family. Virgil is preceded in death by his parents Ray Whitsel and Olive (Whitsel) Smith; and his wife Betty Whitsel. He is survived by his four sons Virgil (Melody) Whitsel Jr; Dewey Whitsel; Warren (Anne) Tate; Ernest (Sandy) Tate; and...
Henry G. Ray, Jr.
Apr 6, 2021
Henry G. Ray, Jr., age 65 of Old North Dayton, passed away Tuesday, April 6, 2021. He was born March 19, 1956 in Portland, Arkansas.He is preceded in death by his fathers, Henry G. Ray, Sr., Linville Jenkins, Sr., and David E. Fleming; siblings, Linda Ray and Linville Jenkins, Jr.; brothers-in-law, James Hicks, Sr. and "Dozy" Newborne; nephews, James Hicks,...
Claude Stidham
Apr 6, 2021
Claude Stidham, age 70 of Dayton, passed away April 6, 2021. He was born July 23, 1950 in Hazard, Kentucky to the late James and Helen Stidham.Claude is survived by his wife, Linda Stidham.The family is planning a memorial service for a later date. Arrangements entrusted to Newcomer North Chapel, 4104 Needmore Road. To share a memory of Claude or...
Charles E. Jobe
Apr 6, 2021
Charles E. Jobe, PhD, PE, age 81, of Riverside, passed away April 6, 2021. He was born June 19, 1939 in Detroit, Michigan to the late Edwin and Genevieve Jobe. In addition to his parents, Chuck was preceded in death by first wife, Linda Jobe; and second wife, Donna Jobe.Chuck is survived by his children: Rick (Mary) Jobe, Mark (Kellie)...
Julie Liane Warwick
Apr 6, 2021
Julie Liane Warwick, age 65 of Springfield, passed away Tuesday, April 6, 2021 at her home. She was born April 4, 1956 in Dayton, Ohio the daughter of Donald and Lucy Etz.Julie graduated from Fairmont East High School and Sinclair Community College. She was a faithful member of Spinning Road Baptist Church. She enjoyed gardening, camping and spending time with...
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