Obituaries
Joshua T. Coldiron
Mar 6, 2021
Joshua T. Coldiron, 38, of Piqua passed away on Saturday, March 6, 2021. He was born on St. Patrick's Day in 1982 and went all out to celebrate every year. He loved his birthday and never let you forget to celebrate. He is survived by his mother, Ina Coldiron; sister, Chrissy Boykin; sister-in-law, Yulonda Coldiron; uncle, Gary (Joey) McCargish; nieces...
Lawrence Orville Carson
Mar 6, 2021
Lawrence Orville Carson, age 72 of Fairborn, OH passed away Saturday, March 6, 2021 surrounded by the love of his family at his home in Fairborn. He was born May 17, 1948 in Dayton, Ohio to the late Lawrence and Mildred (Allen) Carson.Larry is survived by his wife of 52 years, Linda (Foster) Carson: daughters: JoHanna (Brad) Eckert, Bonnie (Larry)...
John Zerkel, Sr.
Mar 6, 2021
John Louis Zerkel, Sr. "Big John", age 85 of Dayton, Ohio, passed away Saturday, March 6, 2021 at Hospice of Dayton. He was born February 22, 1936 in Dayton to the late Harry and Arvella Zerkel.Along with his parents, John was preceded in death by his wife of 49 years, Carolyn Zerkel; infant daughter; son, John L. Zerkel, Jr.; brothers,...
Valentina Olivia Martin
Mar 5, 2021
Baby girl Valentina Olivia Martin, born February 13, 2021, passed away March 5, 2021 - age 20 days. Valentina was preceded in death by her cousin, Brayden Ferguson; mamaw, Sandra Bowlin; papaw, Elvis Wooliver; and uncle, Austin Newell.Valentina is survived by her mother, Chelsie Martin; father, Antonio Martin; brothers and sisters: Christopher Martin, Camden Martin, Carter Martin, Tamia Martin, Harmonie...
William "Bill"L. Savage
Mar 5, 2021
William "Bill" L. Savage of Jamestown, Ohio passed away peacefully on March 5, 2021 after a journey of 87 years, 11 months, and 12 days. He was born March 21, 1933 in Peebles, Ohio son of the late Charles W. and Grace M. (Gustin) Savage.On February 8, 1958 he married Roberta A. Duerr in Dayton, Ohio. She passed away February...
Jody Lynn Kopf
Mar 5, 2021
Jody Lynn Kopf, age 57 of Medway, passed away March 5, 2021. She was born May 5, 1963 in Georgetown, Ohio. Jody was preceded in death by her mother, Rosanne Barnette; sisters: Julie Ann Jenkins and Johnna Reck.Jody is survived by her daughter, Annalyza Snider; father, John Reck; step-father, Ronald Barnette; aunt, Karen Wells; and numerous other family members and...
Benjamin Price Cotton
Mar 4, 2021
Benjamin Price Cotton, age 24 of Harrison Twp., passed away Friday, March 12, 2021. He was born October 4, 1996 in Dayton, Ohio.He is preceded in death by his nephew, Cody Nickolas; and grandparents. Benjamin is survived by his father, Larry Cotton; mother, Kim Kincaid; sister, Lynsey (Jerry) Ennis; brother, Jamie (Melissa) Cotton; nieces, Abigail and Madison Cotton; numerous aunts,...
Spencer Combs, Jr.
Mar 4, 2021
Spencer Combs Jr., born March, 1943 in Dayton Ohio to Nora Combs and Spencer Combs Sr. Spencer left this world on March 4th at the age of 77 to gain his heavenly body.He is survived by his 3 sons, Randy (Gloria) of Fairborn, Michael (Lisa) of West Jefferson, Robbie (Shelley) of Tipp City. He was blessed with 9 grandchildren, Seth...
Billie Sue Osborne
Mar 4, 2021
Billie Sue Osborne, age 93 of Huber Heights, Ohio, passed away Thursday, March 4, 2021. She was born April 11, 1927 in Gainesboro, Tennessee to the late Martin Luther and Carrie Lynn. Billie Sue was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She was a long-time member of the Huber Heights Church of God where she also participated in the...
Duc Vu
Mar 3, 2021
Duc Ngoc Vu, age 59 of Riverside, Ohio, passed away Wednesday, March 3, 2021. He was born February 24, 1962 in Hochiminh, Vietnam, the son of Maurice and Diana Hesston.Duc has been employed with Honeywell for the past 20 years where he enjoyed his job and was a very good worker. He was very sweet and friendly and loved his...
Dorothy Louise Ritz
Mar 3, 2021
Dorothy Louise "Dottie" Ritz, age 85 of Beavercreek, passed away Wednesday, March 3, 2021. She was born October 13, 1935 in Dayton, Ohio, the daughter of Henry and Ruth (nee Cavender) Musselman.Dottie was an avid Cincinnati Reds Baseball fan, particularly Johnny Bench. She was a loving mother, grandma and GG who will be dearly missed. Dottie is survived by her...
Carol Berridge
Mar 3, 2021
Carol Berridge, age 75 of Beavercreek, Ohio passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on March 3, 2021. She was born April 17,1945 in Marion, Ohio daughter of the late John and Catherine Hanley. Carol was preceded in death by her parents John and Catherine Hanley.Carol is survived by her husband of 53 years, Dan Berridge; children, Mark (Marnie) Berridge,...
Nyla Rose Amburgey
Mar 3, 2021
Nyla R. Amburgey, 69, of New Carlisle, passed away on March 3, 2021. She was born on September 12, 1951, the daughter of the late Floyd and Lois (Johnson) Bilbrey. On May 22, 1972 she married Burch Amburgey, who preceded her in death in 2005.Nyla is survived by daughters, Dawn (Delfino) Rodriguez and Barbie Fish; step-children, Ken Amburgey and Michelle...
Mary Rayburg
Mar 3, 2021
Mary "Elsie" Rayburg, age 91, of Dayton, passed away on March 3, 2021. She was born in Darke County, Ohio, on August 21, 1929, the daughter of the late Frank and Bertha Eley. She was preceded in death by her parents; her beloved husband, Raymond J.J. Rayburg; daughter, Vickie Lynn Storey; and brothers, Dale Eley, Lloyd Eley and Don Eley....
Jessie C. Grace
Mar 3, 2021
Jessie C. Grace, age 88, passed away, in Hospice of Dayton on March 3, 2021. Jessie grew up in Orrville, AL and was born to Tom and Mammie Cunningham. She was a devoted and loyal wife of 53 years to John H. Grace Sr. (Deceased 2006), from Selma, AL. During John and Jessies' years of marriage, they lived in Selma,...
Allan Bruce Greenspan
Mar 3, 2021
Allan Bruce Greenspan, age 77 of Beavercreek, passed away Wednesday, March 3, 2021. He was born May 16, 1943 in Brooklyn, New York the son of Milton and Nettie Greenspan.Allan retired from Northrop Grumman in 2010. He enjoyed to travel and meeting people everywhere he went. He was a very giving man as seen through his donations to the Boys...
Jeffery Michael Blanton
Mar 3, 2021
Jeffery Michael Blanton, age 31 of West Carrollton, passed away Wednesday, March 3, 2021. He was born June 5, 1989 in Dayton, Ohio.He is preceded in death by his maternal grandmother, Sharon Miller.Michael is survived by his mother and step-father, Lora and Rick King; sister, Amber Blanton and her children, Kaylee and Ethan; his daughter, Karlee Blanton; the love of...
Tommy Roush
Mar 3, 2021
Tommy Roush, age 90 of Dayton, Ohio passed away surrounded by his family on March 3, 2021. He was born March 29, 1930 in Dayton, Ohio.Tommy was a loving husband, brother, brother-in-law, uncle, and friend. Tommy was a United States Air Force Veteran. He was also a member of the American Legion Post 49 in Wilmington, Ohio. He was a...
Loretta Jean Mccabe
Mar 3, 2021
Loretta Jean McCabe, age 81 of Huber Heights, passed away March 3, 2021. She was born June 6, 1939 in Indiana. Loretta was preceded in death by her parents; 3 brothers and 2 sisters.Loretta is survived by her husband of 65 years, Charles McCabe; children: Michael McCabe (Jeanette), Kim Short and Sherry Tuttle; 6 grandchildren; many great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; and...
Shannon G. Wells
Mar 3, 2021
Shannon G. Wells, age 89, of Dayton, Ohio passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on March 3, 2021 . He was born September 20, 1931 in Wilmore, Kentucky son of the late Claton Wells and Ruth Debolt.In addition to his parents, Shannon was preceded in death by his wife of 62 years, Margaret Wells; daughter, Sharon J.; 4 brothers;...
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