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William Patrick "Pat" Austin

William Patrick "Pat" Austin

Jun 8, 2024

William Patrick "Pat" Austin, age 67, of Fairborn, passed away June 8, 2024. Pat was born in Houston, Texas on July 22, 1956.

Pat is preceded in death by his brother, Gene Paul Austin Jr.; father-in-law, Adrian Watkins; grandmother, Essie Bobbie Smith; and his mother, Patsy Smith Austin.

He is survived by wife of 17 years, Katana D. Austin; daughters, Suzie Austin,...

Betty M. Hotopp

Betty M. Hotopp

Jun 8, 2024

Betty M. Hotopp, age 82 of Dayton, Ohio went to be with the Lord on June 8, 2024. She was born December 26, 1941 in Dayton, Ohio daughter of the late Jennie (Elmer) Stegman.Betty was a loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. She was a faithful member of Our Lady of the Rosary. She enjoyed going out...

Carroll Roger Saunders

Carroll Roger Saunders

Jun 8, 2024

Carroll Roger Saunders, 85, passed away peacefully on June 8, 2024 surrounded by family and friends.  Loving husband of Ruth Saunders for 44 years, cherished father of Linda (Ron) Kemp, Melissa "Sam"Saunders and Sherri DeWine, adored grandfather of 7 grandchildren and great grandfather of 15 and beloved brother of Gary (Judy) Saunders, Linda (Mark) Richardson and Teresa (Gordy) Hiles.  He...

Ronald Robinson

Ronald Robinson

Jun 7, 2024

Ronald “Mule” Robinson passed peacefully from this world to the next on Friday June 7, 2024. He was 73 years young. Ron was preceded in death by his Father, Henry, two brothers, Michael and Mark, a sister-in-law Deborah, and three beloved dachshunds; Andy, Baron, and Sugar.

He is survived by his mother, Fern, brothers Bill (and his wife Renee) and Tom,...

Harvey Lee Bashore

Harvey Lee Bashore

Jun 7, 2024

Harvey Lee Bashore, age 84 of Xenia, passed away Friday, June 7, 2024. He was born February 3, 1940 in Eldon, Missouri the son of Harvey and Willa Bashore.Harvey retired from Chrysler after 30 years and honorably served his country in the United States Air Force as a Military Police Officer. He was an avid fisherman and also enjoyed metal...

Ronald "Ron" Chafin

Ronald "Ron" Chafin

Jun 6, 2024

Ronald "Ron" Chafin, age 54 of Dayton, Ohio passed away on June 6, 2024. He was born March 6, 1970 in Huntington, West Virginia son of the late Billie and Wandalene Chafin.

Ron was a loving brother, uncle, and friend. He loved spending time with his family and friends. When he traveled back to West Virginia he enjoyed visiting Tara's dad,...

Howard Lee Guscar

Howard Lee Guscar

Jun 6, 2024

Howard Lee Guscar has been promoted to the Arms of Jesus. He was born in Pittsburgh, PA on August 2, 1945 to Parents John and Pat Guscar. He died unexpectedly at his residence in Tipp City, OH on June 6, 2024.He is preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Ken and Tim and infant grandson, John Lee Guscar. He is survived...

John E. Pottenger

John E. Pottenger

Jun 6, 2024

John E. Pottenger, age 63 of Dayton, passed away June 6, 2024.  He was born February 26, 1961 in Dayton to the late Edward and Marcella (Deeter) Pottenger.  

He is survived by his wife, Lisa Pottenger, daughter, Teresa (Josh) Abney; sons, Tom (Nicole) Cook and Robert (Allison) Shelton; grandchildren, Austin Cook, Kylie Short, Skyeler Cook, Kaleb Short, Frank Rex and...

Mark W. Harris

Mark W. Harris

Jun 6, 2024

Mark W. Harris, age 67, of Centerville, Ohio, a recently retired software engineer of Taylor Communications and father of four, passed away peacefully in his home on June 6, 2024. In the hearts of those around him, Mark will be remembered for his gentle spirit, passion for all things engineering, and humble introspective nature.



During his life long passion for engineering...

Robert "Dean" Tackett

Robert "Dean" Tackett

Jun 6, 2024

Robert "Dean" Tackett, age 69, of Dayton passed away on June 6, 2024. He was born in Dayton on June 29, 1954 to the late Charles and Alva Tackett. In addition to his parents, Dean is preceded in death by his sister, Rosanne "Rosie" Dell.Dean is survived by his loving wife of 43 years, Nancy; children, Aleda (Phil) Caldwell, Krista...

David Joseph Berner Sr.

David Joseph Berner Sr.

Jun 6, 2024

David J. Berner Sr., age 83, of  Dayton, Ohio, passed away Thursday June 6, 2024.  He was born on March 1, 1941 to the late Joseph and Flora Berner.  He was preceded in death by his wife Linda K. Berner and his brother Stephen Berner.  David Sr., is survived by his children Crystal R. (David) Ritz, David J. (Valerie) Berner...

Sherrill Ann Funk

Sherrill Ann Funk

Jun 6, 2024

Sherrill Ann Funk, age 80 of Centerville, passed away Monday, June 3, 2024. She was born January 25, 1944 in Big Stone Gap, Virginia to the late William and Gladys Miller. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her beloved husband, Herman Funk and brother, Merrill Miller.Sherrill is survived by her two sons, Jonathan (Jacqueline) Funk...

Stephen P. O'Connell

Stephen P. O'Connell

Jun 5, 2024

Stephen P. O'Connell, age 57 of Dayton, passed away Wednesday, June 5, 2024. He was born June 8, 1966 in Dayton, Ohio the son of Kathleen and the late Michael O'Connell. Stephen was an avid sports fan and especially enjoyed Notre Dame Football. He liked animals and was a lover of Dogs. He will be missed by all who knew...

Marilyn Crosby

Marilyn Crosby

Jun 5, 2024

Marilyn (Cline) (nee Bush) Crosby, age 77, gained her wings on Wednesday, June 5th, 2024. Preceded in death by her parents, Vernon and Edith Bush; her first husband, Franklin R Cline; 2nd husband, Douglas Crosby and her brother, Mark Bush. 

Marilyn is survived by her children, Sherry Cline and Scott Cline; her grandchildren, Franklin, Tyler, Madison and Nathan; sisters, Barb Heidenrich...

Richard Earl Keaton Sr.

Richard Earl Keaton Sr.

Jun 5, 2024

Keaton Sr. Richard Earl (Rick), age 74, formerly of Xenia, OH passed away Wednesday June 5, 2024 at Southview Hospital after a lengthy illness. Rick was born in Dayton, OH to the late Russell Ervin Keaton & Mary Vivian Walters Keaton on July 28, 1949. Rick was a Vietnam Veteran and served in the US Army with the 173rd Abn...

Eric R. Hanselman

Eric R. Hanselman

Jun 5, 2024

Eric Robert Hanselman, was an Electronic Engineer who dedicated many years to his craft, has peacefully passed away at the age of 71. Born on January 2, 1953, in Fort Lee, Virginia, Eric's passion for innovation and technology shone brightly throughout his life. Eric's academic journey began at Edgewood School in Trenton, Ohio, where he laid the foundation for his future...

Andrew Rist

Andrew Rist

Jun 5, 2024

Andrew Rist, age 36, of Englewood, passed away June 5, 2024.  He was born August 22, 1987 in Dayton, Ohio.Andrew leaves behind to cherish his memory 4 children:  Addyson, McKinley, AJ and Cass Rist.  He is also survived by his parents, Joseph and Kimberly Rist; a sister, Rebecca Stump and her husband, Dave; a niece, Layla Little; and his grandmother,...

Michael Edward Burton Sr.

Michael Edward Burton Sr.

Jun 5, 2024

Michael (“Mike”) Burton, Sr., age 74, of Dayton passed away Wednesday, June 5th, 2024 at Hospice of Dayton.  He was born on January 11, 1950 in Dayton, Ohio. 

Mike was preceded in death by his father and mother: Robert and Mary (Newton) Burton, sisters: Donna White and Barbara Hale, brother Robert “Bud” (Carol) Burton.

 Mike is survived by his wife of 51...

Donna R. Walls

Donna R. Walls

Jun 4, 2024

Donna R. Walls, age 65, of Dayton passed away peacefully at home on June 4, 2024. She is survived by her best friend and husband of 47 years, James; sons, Jim (Carmen), Robert; daughter, Nicole and granddaughters, Brookelyn and Lilly; along with many relatives and friends. 

Donna was a devoted wife, mother, and nana who will be dearly missed by all...

Jacqueline M. Heman

Jacqueline M. Heman

Jun 4, 2024

Jacqueline M. Heman, age 87, of Centerville passed away on June 4th, 2024.  She was born in St. Louis, Missouri on May 7th, 1937 to the late Steve and Gertrude Olsten.  

She started dancing soon after and never stopped.  After marrying her husband, Robert Heman, she moved to Ohio and began teaching dance at Springfield Catholic Central.  She died at...

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