Obituaries
Mike Wood
Jul 15, 2020
Mike Wood, age 71 of Dayton, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, July 15, 2020. He was born June 28, 1949 in Dayton, to the late Robert and Nancy Wood. Mike served in the U.S. Air Force and was a member of the St. John's Stillwater Lodge #13. He was a board member of New City Church in Dayton. Mike's passion...
Allan Delaine Gibbs
Jul 14, 2020
Allan Delaine Gibbs, age 70 of Riverside, passed away Tuesday, July 14, 2020. He was born August 27, 1949 in Hamilton, Ohio, the son of Andrew Gibbs Jr. and Mary Jean (Puckett) Eisenberg.He is preceded in death by his father, Andrew Gibbs Jr..Allan is survived by his wife, Lillian; mother, Mary Jean (Puckett) Eisenberg; children, Barry (Melissa) Gibbs, Nathan Gibbs,...
Johnnie Hunt
Jul 14, 2020
Johnnie Ray Hunt, age 62 of Dayton, Ohio, passed away Tuesday, July 14, 2020 at Miami Valley Hospital. He was born July 16, 1957 in Dayton, Ohio to the late John and Florine Hunt.Johnnie enjoyed fishing and all outdoor activities but was always home to watch the races. He will be remembered for his sarcastic and funny personality and will...
Leroy W. Downs
Jul 14, 2020
Leroy W. Downs, age 87, of Springboro, Ohio passed away on July 14, 2020 at Randall Residence of Centerville.Leroy was born on October 4, 1932, in Dayton, Ohio to Merle and Elsie (Skapik) Downs. He was preceded in death by his parents; identical twin brother Joseph E. Downs; sister Colleen Ayers; He is survived by his wife of 45 years,...
David P Ely
Jul 14, 2020
David P Ely, age 78 of Dayton, passed away Tuesday, July 14, 2020 at Trinity Community of Beavercreek. He was born December 10, 1941 in Jonesville, Virginia the son of Apsy and Margie Ely.David was a quiet man, but listened to everything that was said and agreed with a beautiful smile. He enjoyed the company of good family and friends...
Joyce Ann Ogletree
Jul 14, 2020
Joyce Ann Ogletree (age 70)"Leave this world better than you found it." These words were the essence of Joyce Ann Ogletree. Raised by parents with southern roots and grounded by faith and conviction, Joyce lived her life as a mentor, teacher and leader by inspiring others to pursue greatness. Constantly investing in others was her passion and it gave her...
Patrick N. Roseberry
Jul 14, 2020
Patrick N. Roseberry, age 58 of Dayton, passed away Tuesday, July 14, 2020 at his home. He was born April 10, 1962 in Dayton, Ohio the son of Bob and Abby Roseberry.Pat enjoyed fishing and restoring cars. He was an avid historical Ford car fan. He also enjoyed traveling and spending time with his family. Patrick is survived by his...
Robert J. Schelenz
Jul 14, 2020
Schelenz, Robert J. "Bob"age 94, of Beavercreek, Ohio passed away on Tuesday, July 14, 2020. He was born in Dayton, Ohio on October 4, 1925 to the late Robert Alfred and Rebecca Schelenz (nee Fink). He was preceded in death by his wife, Juive "Judy" Schelenz; brother, Lester Schelenz; and sister, Ellen Harlow. Bob is survived by his beloved daughters,...
Freddy B. Witt
Jul 13, 2020
Freddy B. Witt, age 73, of Dayton, OH passed away July 13, 2020. Freddy was born in Hazard, KY on October 9, 1946. He was the son of Floyd and Jewell (Wooten) Witt. He was a 1965 graduate of Stivers High School. Upon graduating, he began his working career as an orderly for Miami Valley Hospital. Freddy was a true...
Mary Nell Rhodes
Jul 13, 2020
Mary Nell Rhodes, age 86, of Yellow Springs, passed away July 13, 2020. Arrangements have been entrusted to Newcomer North Chapel, 4104 Needmore Road. To share a memory of Mary Nell or leave a special message for her family, please visit the guestbook below.
Larue Phillips
Jul 13, 2020
Larue Phillips, age 85, of Dayton, passed away July 13, 2020.She was born September 11, 1934, in Mayking, Kentucky, to the late Archie and Belvia (Short) Webb. She retired from Monarch Marketing Systems in Miamisburg, Ohio.Larue enjoyed writing poetry, reading, watching her favorite television shows, and talking with family and friends. She was a loving sister, aunt, and great friend...
Bernadette Baker
Jul 12, 2020
Bernadette "Bernie" Baker, age 69, of Dayton, passed away July 12, 2020 at Kettering Medical Center. She was born in Dayton, Ohio on September 5, 1950, the daughter of the late Orville and Josephine Eisen Baker. She was preceded in death by her parents; her nephew, Garrett VanDyke and her dear friend, Donna "Road Dog" HopkinsBernie is survived by her...
Kathleen Louise Mcarthur
Jul 12, 2020
Kathleen Louise McArthur, age 64, of Centerville, passed away on July 11, 2020 at Kettering Medical Center. She was born in Columbus, Ohio on January 28, 1956, the daughter of the late Charles Black and Eleanor Robbins.Kathleen attended Bishop Watterson High School and The Ohio State University in Columbus, Ohio. She spent much of her career working in the clinical...
Mary Elizabeth Grause
Jul 12, 2020
Mary Elizabeth "Betty" Grause, age 96 of Dayton, passed away Sunday, July 12, 2020 at home. She was born May 11, 1924 in New Richmond, Ohio to the late Halder and Mary Few.She is preceded in death by her husband of more than 60 years, Carroll Richard Grause; her infant son Grause; and her sister, Marjorie Hoh. Betty is survived...
Justin Nathaniel Ganka
Jul 12, 2020
Justin Nathaniel Ganka, age 38, of Dayton, passed away July 12, 2020. He was born in Dayton, Ohio on June 20, 1982, the son of the late Kenneth Prince and Melissa Adams.He was preceded in death by his parents; uncle, Scott Ganka; and great grandparents, Frank and Dezzy Ganka. Justin is survived by his siblings, Jacob (Holly) Adams and Anna...
Robert L. Lester Sr.
Jul 12, 2020
Lester, Robert L. age 81, of Yellow Springs, Ohio passed away on Sunday, July 12, 2020. He was born in Grundy, Virginia on August 20, 1938 to the late Zed Franklin and Elsie Mae Lester (nee Carlton). He was preceded in death by his brothers, James C. Lester and Roger A. Lester; nephews, Joey Howard and Teddy Lester; and niece...
Patricia Eileen Monroe
Jul 12, 2020
Patricia "Pat" Eileen Monroe, age 77 of Beavercreek, Ohio passed away peacefully July, 12, 2020. She was born October 13, 1942 in Dayton, ohio daughter of the late James and Eva Croghan. Pat was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. Pat was a board member of the Beavercreek Soccer Association. She was also a member of PTO...
Rev. J. Steele
Jul 11, 2020
Reverend Isabelle Joyce Steele, age 71 of Dayton, passed away on July 11, 2020. She was born December 2, 1948 in Nassau, NY to the late Bernard F. and Isabelle V. Steele. She is survived by her sister, Elaine Reilly Rector; brother-in-law, Al Rector; brother, Bruce O. Steele; cousin, Gail Stephens; numerous church family members and dear friends. Rev. Steele...
Michelle Dawn Martin (Hawk)
Jul 11, 2020
Michelle Dawn "Shell" Martin (Hawk), beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and sister, age 54, of Dayton, passed away Saturday, July 11, 2020. She was born December 7, 1965 in Dayton, Ohio to the late William and Novella (Wolfe) Martin. In addition to her parents Shell was preceded in death by one brother, Stanley Martin and two sisters, Sue Martin and Valerie...
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