Obituaries
Arthur Allen Denes
Feb 9, 2021
Denes, Arthur Allen age 80, of Xenia passed away on Tuesday, February 9, 2021 after a courageous battle against metastasized cancer. He is preceded in death by his beloved wife of 49 years, Barbara Denes and his daughter, Felicia Marie Denes. He is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Michelleann and David Slater; and his beloved grandson, Matthew Slater and...
Ronald Jerry Terrell, Sr.
Feb 9, 2021
Ronald Jerry "Butch" Terrell, Sr., age 74, of Fairborn, passed away on February 9, 2021. He was born in Clearfield, Kentucky, on June 2, 1946, the son of the late Farris and Esther Terrell. He was preceded in death by his parents; his son, Eddie Terrell; brothers, Anthony Terrell and Farris Terrell; and sisters, Freda and Rita. Butch is survived...
Janet K. Montgomery
Feb 9, 2021
Montgomery, Janet age 76, of Xenia, Ohio passed away peacefully at her home with her daughters, Angie and Carol by her side on Tuesday, February 9, 2021. She was born in Beavercreek, Ohio on November 1, 1944 to the late David and Wilhelmina Coblentz (nee Shank). She was preceded in death by her husband, David E. Montgomery; sister-in-law, Betty Coblentz;...
Raymond J. Zinkiewicz
Feb 9, 2021
Raymond Zinkiewicz, age 96, passed away peacefully on February 9 at Indian Spring Nursing Facility in Cincinnati. Ray was born in Dayton to Adam and Mary Zinkiewicz on February 3, 1925. He was one of 12 children and the last surviving one. He is survived by his wife, Edith and her daughter and husband, Mary and Peter King of Cincinnati;...
Ronald E. Pate
Feb 9, 2021
Ronald E. Pate, age 69, of Franklin, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, February 9, 2021. Ronald was born in Dayton, OH on August 19, 1951 to the late Clarence & Barbara (Hummel) Pate. In addition to his parents, Ron was preceded in death by his brothers, Vernon "Jigger" Pate and Timmy Pate. He is survived by...
Kenneth Campbell
Feb 8, 2021
Kenneth Campbell, age 68 of Dayton, passed away Monday, February 8, 2021. He was born January 30, 1953 in Dayton, Ohio the son of Lee and Ellen Campbell.Ken was a huge sports fan, he especially loved the Cleveland Browns. He was known for playing softball in his younger years throughout Dayton. He enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren. Ken was...
Loretta A. Vanscoy
Feb 8, 2021
Vanscoy, Loretta age 73, of Miamisburg, Ohio passed away on Monday, February 8, 2021. She was born in Dayton, Ohio on March 30, 1947 to the late Kenneth and Sylvia Zartman (nee Rose). She was preceded in death by her husband, Paul Vanscoy; sister, Christine Johnson; aunt Christine Rose, and uncle, Floyd Rose. Loretta is survived by her daughter, Angie...
Barbara Van Schaik
Feb 8, 2021
Barbara Jane Van Schaik, age 68, of Centerville, Ohio, passed away Monday, February 8, 2021. She was born in Dayton, Ohio to the late Carl and Alberta "Betty" Sutton.Along with her parents, Barb was preceded in death by her husband, Ted Van Schaik; brother, Carl Sutton; sister, Susan Loyd; and great-nieces, Layla, Janet and Ellie.Barb will be missed by her...
Elizabeth Ellen Werts
Feb 8, 2021
Elizabeth (Ellen) Werts, of Bellbrook, Ohio, passed away Monday, February 8, 2021. She was preceded in death by her parents, Anna and Abraham Coleman, husband, Darrell Werts Sr., son, Darrell Werts Jr., three brothers, Cecil, Ira and Abe, five sisters, Mary, Flora, Zettie, Faye, and Pauline and great granddaughter, Eleanor Grace. Ellen is survived by her daughters, Kathy (Jimmy) and...
Nicholas Joseph Baker
Feb 8, 2021
Nicholas Joseph Baker, "Nick," age 21 of Kettering, passed away Monday, February 8, 2021 at Hospice of Dayton after a year-long battle with Lymphoma. He was born December 20, 1999 in Dayton, Ohio. He is preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Valentine J. Anzalone. Nick is survived by his parents, Paul and Valerie Baker; brother, Paul H. Baker, III;...
Curt Douglas Sims, Sr.
Feb 8, 2021
Curt Douglas "Big Doug" Sims, Sr., age 53, of Dayton, passed away Monday, February 8, 2021 at Miami Valley Hospital. He was born June 18, 1967 in Detroit, Michigan. He is preceded in death by his father, Frederick Sims and mother, Linda Miller. Big Doug is survived by his loving wife of 24 years, Lamikaa Hammett; his adoring children, Ta'Mara...
Norman Charles Neff
Feb 8, 2021
Norman Charles Neff, 90, earned his angel wings February 8, 2021. He was born April 19, 1930 in Dayton, Ohio to the late A. George and Frances (Spatz) Neff.He is preceded in death by his daughter, Suzanne Bergman; brothers Al, Joe and Ralph Neff.Norman is survived by his sweetheart and loving wife of 68 years, Peggy Liszak Neff; children, Stephanie...
David L. Scammahorn
Feb 8, 2021
David L. Scammahorn, "Dave", passed away at Kettering Medical Center on Monday, February 8, 2021. He was 79. He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Marla (Standafer) Scammahorn; daughter, April (Curt) Perigo; grandson, Quinton Baird; brothers, Roger "Bud" and Keith, along with numerous nieces and nephews. Dave was a very proud Army Veteran. He was retired from Chrysler...
Cynthia (Smith-Munger) Neff
Feb 7, 2021
Cynthia Smith Neff, "Cinnie" "Cindy", age 90 of Dayton, Ohio, died peacefully on Sunday, February 7, 2021. She was born July 20, 1930, on her Mother's Birthday in Oakwood, Ohio, to Milton and Harriet (Rosnagle) Smith and was the oldest of three children. Cinnie graduated from Edwin D. Smith Elementary and Oakwood High School, class of 1948. She attended the...
Kurt J. Pfeil
Feb 7, 2021
Kurt Pfeil, 84, of Dayton, Ohio, passed on February 07, 2021. He was born in Germany on March 21, 1936.Kurt had a love for all things mechanical, which translated from his work at Iriflex Camera Repair and Renz USA to his hobby of building intricate N scale model rail roads from scratch.Kurt also had a great passion for music. He...
Diane Stanton King
Feb 7, 2021
Diane D. (Hughes) King daughter of Thomas Hughes and Delores Andriot, passed away on February 7, 2021 and was survived by her beloved husband Ronald King, her daughters, Jill (Daniel) Keeton (Steve Keeton) and Brooke (Stanton) Hayslip, her Step-Son, Zachary King, Grandchildren, Steven E. Keeton (Mallory Williams), Madison VanHoose, Xander Hayslip and Ivy King Great Grandchildren, Elijah and Charlotte Keeton,...
Kent Matthew Hilliard
Feb 7, 2021
Kent Matthew Hilliard, age 64 of Troy, passed away on Sunday, February 7, 2021 at Hospice of Dayton. He was born on January 7, 1957 in Dayton, Ohio to the late John and Martha Hilliard. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by brother, Mark Hilliard and his son, Louie Gabbard.He is survived by his beloved wife...
Samuel Waters
Feb 7, 2021
Samuel Waters, age 88, of Tipp City, passed away on February 7, 2021. He was born in Rome, Georgia, on June 18, 1932, the son of the late Samuel and Emma Waters. He was preceded in death by his parents; daughters, Diane Waters and Linda Barnes; son, Bruce Waters; step-sons, Fred Reynolds and Ronald Reynolds; and sister, Martha Hargrove. Sam...
Kash Sewell, Jr.
Feb 7, 2021
Kash Sewell, Jr., age 73, of Dayton, passed away on February 7, 2021. He was born in Jackson, Kentucky, on April 10, 1947, the son of the late Kash and Mildred Sewell, Sr.He was preceded in death by his parents; and his 2 grandchildren, Amanda and Patrick Coder, Jr.Kash is survived by his beloved wife, Sharon Sewell; children, Danny (Mary)...
Barbara R. Dieterle
Feb 7, 2021
Dieterle, Barbara R. "Barb" age 89, of Kettering, Ohio passed away on Sunday, February 7, 2021. She was born in Dayton, Ohio on September 5, 1931 to the late Walter Lonsert and Gertrude Cibo (nee Williams). She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Thomas J. Dieterle; brothers, Elmer, Burt, and Jim Lonsert; and sister, Lois Davis. Barb is...
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