Obituaries
Sharon M. Helmuth
Feb 6, 2021
Helmuth, Sharon M. "Sherry" age 60, of Xenia, Ohio passed away surrounded by family on Saturday, February 6, 2021. She was born in Ohio on December 15, 1960 to the late Charles Bentley and Helen Carver (nee Ball). She was preceded in death by her daughter, Elizabeth Bentley. Sharon is survived by her beloved children, Erica Bentley, Jennifer Helmuth, Joshua...
Helen B. Mckinney Rose Huffman
Feb 6, 2021
Helen B. McKinney Rose Huffman, age 93 of Dayton, passed away February 6, 2021. She was born September 20, 1927 in Chenoa, KY to the late Arthur and Hassie McKinney. In addition to her parents, Helen was preceded in death by two husbands: Curtis Rose and Clarence Huffman; her son, Larry Rose; brothers: Carlos, Bill and Charles McKinney; and sisters:...
Hugh Cassidy
Feb 6, 2021
Hugh Cassidy, age 83 of Huber Heights, OH went to be with the Lord on Saturday, February 6, 2021. He was born September 22, 1937 in Motherwell, Scotland to James and Jane (Conway) Cassidy. Hugh married Beate Fritz on May 6, 1968 in Santa Barbara, California. Hugh is survived by his daughter, Jennifer (Todd) White; two sons, Tyrone (Pamela) Parks...
Gary Roy Mcclendon
Feb 6, 2021
Gary R McClendon, age 75, of Kettering, Ohio died on Saturday February 6, 2021 at his home. He was born March 29, 1945, son of the late Ralph McClendon and Alma Roy McClendon. He was retired from General Motors after 33 years, served in the Kentucky National Guard, owned the County Place-Sweetwater Sweets Candy store in the Town, and County...
Chelsea Mae Slone
Feb 6, 2021
Chelsea Slone went home to the Lord on Saturday, February 6, 2021. The world lost a vivacious lady who will always be known for her love of life and her great love of her husband, her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Chelsea will be best remembered for her love of antiques, her inability to pass up a good garage sale or...
Elizabeth E. Smith
Feb 6, 2021
Elizabeth "Betty" Endres Smith passed away peacefully on February 6, 2021 at the age of 91. She was preceded in death by her husband of 59 years, Robert McKeown Smith. Betty was also preceded in death by her parents, Howard and Florence (Henderson) Endres and her brother, David Endres and his wife Ruth (Lutz) Endres from Dearborn, MI. Betty was...
Bertha L. Gibbs
Feb 5, 2021
Bertha Lou Gibbs, age 73 of Riverside, Ohio, passed away Friday, February 5, 2021 at Soin Medical Center, Beavercreek, Ohio. She was born October 6, 1947 in Frankfurt, Kentucky.Bert was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She was the most unselfish person you'd ever meet and always put others before herself. She was willing to do anything for anyone and...
Vincent T. Vidoni
Feb 5, 2021
Vincent T. Vidoni, 90, entered peacefully into eternal life on Friday, Feb. 5, 2021 at Hospice of Dayton. Vincent was born Dec. 29, 1930 in Pittsburgh, PA, the son of Leonard C. and Helen R. "Svihla" Vidoni. He graduated from high school in Imperial, PA where he lived with his family. He served in the Army and was stationed in...
Alan William Taylor
Feb 5, 2021
Alan William Taylor, age 55, of Miamisburg, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, February 5, 2021. Alan was born in Middletown, Ohio on July 19, 1965 to Marion Clinton & Elaine (Burgher) Taylor. He was preceded in death by his father and sister, Sheila Taylor. Alan is survived by his mother; siblings, Patti Taylor, Janet (Jim) Galeese, Donna Maiden (Lisa Harger)...
Brenda Sue Fields
Feb 5, 2021
Brenda Sue Fields, age 63, of Carlisle, passed away on Friday, February 5, 2021. Brenda was preceded in death by her father, Paul Bruns and sister, Bertha Morris. She is survived by her loving husband of 32 years, Stephen Fields; mother, Velma Bruns; step-children, Mike, Margie, Chris and Stephen; sisters, Dorothy, Judy and Carol; brothers, Paul, Ronnie, Mike, Gary and...
Robert E. Croley
Feb 5, 2021
Robert E. Croley "Rob"February 25, 1970-February 5, 2021"Last night my dad passed away. His last days were filled with his favorite music, surrounded by loved ones, reflecting on our favorite moments together. My dad had one of the strongest personalities I know, he didn't have hobbies and interests, he had passions. He has made up so much of who my...
Gregory Wayne Creager
Feb 5, 2021
Gregory Wayne Creager, age 56 of Dayton, passed away Friday, February 5, 2021 at Hospice of Dayton. He was born December 9, 1964 in Middletown, Ohio the son of Raymond and Beverly Creager.Greg started his own business in 2017, known as GC Draft Services. Prior to starting his own business, he worked at GM for 13 years. He enjoyed playing...
Jerome V. Gooden
Feb 5, 2021
Jerome Viard Gooden was born on September 8, 1935 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to Jerome K. Gooden and Harriet Gooden (nรฉe) Johnson. He passed peacefully on the morning of February 5, 2021. Affectionately known as Jerry, Jerome had a very happy childhood living in a close-knit community with parents, and his brother Emerson. Jerome was especially close to his maternal grandmother,...
Paul B. Fisher
Feb 5, 2021
Paul B. Fisher, age 81 of Beavercreek, passed away Friday, February 5, 2021 at Waltonwood at Ashburn, Virginia. He was born August 11, 1939 in Dayton, Ohio the son of Oscar and Lou Ella Fisher.Paul was retired from Systems Research Laboratories after working 25+ years. He was a member of the Moose Lodge in Centerville and the Eagles #321. He...
Larry Dale Atkins
Feb 4, 2021
Larry Dale Atkins, age 68, of Dayton, passed away on February 4, 2021. He was born in Muncie, Indiana, on August 26, 1952, the son of the late Marvin Adkins and Carmen Heeter. He is survived by his children, Larry Paul Atkins, Rebekah Fiedler, William Atkins and Lori Atkins; 6 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren; siblings, Geri Bryant, Polly Hastings,...
Richard D Lennon
Feb 4, 2021
Richard D. Lennon, 66, of Springboro made his journey into heaven on Thursday, February 4, 2021. He was born on May 18, 1954 in Detroit, Michigan to Ernest and Susanna Lennon. He was a beloved son, brother, uncle and friend.Richard graduated from Fairmont West Highschool in Kettering in 1972. He furthered his education at Wright State University (Computer Science), University...
January Denise Curry
Feb 4, 2021
January Denise Curry, age 39, of Dayton, passed away Thursday, February 4, 2021 at her home. She was born December 5, 1981 in Dayton, Ohio the daughter of John and Edna Gudgel.She is preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, Willa Underwood and David Curry; paternal grandparents, John and Geneva Gudgel; best friends, Ebony Radford, January is survived by her...
Jerry W. Farmer, Sr.
Feb 4, 2021
Jerry W. Farmer, Sr., age 78 of Dayton, passed away February 4, 2021. He was born November 3, 1942 in Harlan, Kentucky to the late Russell and Ruby Farmer. In addition to his parents, Jerry was preceded in death by his sons and daughter-in-law: Michael & Bobbie Jo Stewart and Brandin Farmer; brother, Johnny Farmer; and sisters: Nola Salyers, Brenda...
Karen D. Thomas
Feb 4, 2021
Karen D. Thomas "Lady Isra", age 53, danced her way to the beyond on February 4, 2021. There are those rare people who infect those around them with their light and laughter. This can be said of Karen. She was the spirit of mischief and joy, the embodiment of light and love. She was a devoted Wife, Sister and Daughter...
Wanda May Matta
Feb 4, 2021
Wanda May Matta, age 95, of Kettering, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, February 4, 2021. She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Joseph Matta; sons Thomas Joseph Matta Jr. and Raymond Dean Matta; daughter, Marlene Adele DeBord; and granddaughter, Melissa Sue Dalton-Baker. Wanda is survived by her daughters, Mary Ann White, Susan M. Dalton...
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