Obituaries

Fayette Kenneth Thomas Reed

Fayette Kenneth Thomas Reed

Apr 26, 2020

Fayette Kenneth Thomas Reed "Kenny", age 76 of Xenia, passed away peacefully Sunday, April 26, 2020 at home . He was born May 5, 1943 in London, Kentucky to George and Beulah Reed.Ken lived a long life full of joyous memories with his wife of 39 years, his large family, many friends and his beloved dog, Buddy Jr. Devoted to...

Kathleen G. Beal

Kathleen G. Beal

Apr 25, 2020

BEAL, Kathleen Grabaskas, age 68, of Spring Valley, Ohio, passed away on April 25, 2020. An avid lover of the natural world, she received a Bachelor's from Ohio Dominican University and a Masters of Science, followed by a PhD in Ornithology, from the Ohio State University. Later, she completed Masters in Applied Statistics from Wright Sate University. She took her...

Susan Kay Valiquette

Susan Kay Valiquette

Apr 25, 2020

Susan Valiquette passed suddenly on Saturday, entering Heaven on April 25, 2020. She will be remembered for her generous heart, her kindness to help others, and the love she gave to us all.She is survived by her loving husband, George, of 36 years. Also survived by her 5 children, Dawn (Armstrong) Diley and Mitsu, Ed Armstrong and Mindy, David Armstrong...

David E. Lykins

David E. Lykins

Apr 25, 2020

David Lykins, age 75, formally of Malone, KY and currently of Dayton, OH passed away April 25, 2020. He served in the United States Army from 1963-1966. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge Mystic #405 and Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite of Dayton Ohio. He retired from Delco Products. Dave was preceded in death by his parents Aaron and...

Rev. Ronaldb. Lovely

Rev. Ronaldb. Lovely

Apr 25, 2020

Rev. Ronald B. Lovely, age 75, of Centerville, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, April 25, 2020. Ronald was born on April 18, 1945 in Middletown, OH to the late Rev. John B. & Gladys (Otis) Lovely. In addition to his parents, Ron was preceded in death by his daughter, Trista Lovely and brother, Rodney Lovely. Ron...

Deborah Kay Dinino

Deborah Kay Dinino

Apr 25, 2020

Deborah K. DiNino, age 66 of Dayton, passed away April 25, 2020. She was born March 31, 1954 at Lockborne AFB, Ohio. Deborah was preceded in death by her father, Richard DiNino.Deborah is survived by her mother, Hazel McQuaid; brother, Richard DiNino (Donna); niece, Jennifer; great-nephew, Michael; friend, Nancy McCloud; step-sisters: Judy Lee and Patty Tweedy; other relatives and friends.At...

Ruthanne S. Holder

Ruthanne S. Holder

Apr 24, 2020

Ruthanne S. Holder, age 78 of Riverside passed away peacefully at home on April 24, 2020. Born in West Lafayette, Indiana, Ruthanne was one of three children (late Jim, and younger brother Bob of Carmel, Indiana) the late Lester and Christina (Middleton) Shenberger. Mother to two daughters, Elizabeth Bixby, and Katherine Brohm (Ron); she was also grandmother to four, Jennifer,...

Scott Michael Ash

Scott Michael Ash

Apr 24, 2020

Scott Michael Ash, age 55 of Sugarcreek Township, passed away suddenly Friday, April 24, 2020 at home. He was born December 3, 1964 in Omaha, Nebraska to Jerome and Mary Ash.Scott proudly served his country in the United States Air Force for 20 years. He retired with the rank of Master Sergeant. In his civilian capacity he continued to work...

Stephen Zachary Johnson

Stephen Zachary Johnson

Apr 24, 2020

Stephen Zachary Johnson, age 31, of Kettering, passed away Friday, April 24, 2020 at Kettering Medical Center. He was born July 29, 1988 in Norfolk, Virginia.Stephen was fun loving and charismatic. His smile was contagious and lit up a room. He was good hearted, generous, and fearless. Stephen was an adventurous person who loved a new challenge. He was unforgettable...

Phillip Leon Neff

Phillip Leon Neff

Apr 24, 2020

Phillip Leon Neff, age 83 of Fairborn, passed away Friday, April 24, 2020 at Dayton Hospice. He was born at home, September 28, 1936 in Darbyville, Ohio the son of Wendell Holmes Neff and Christine Florence (Heeter) Neff. He is preceded in death by his wife Delores Lavern (Moleski) Neff, his parents, son, Phillip Charles Neff and brother, Rodney Emerson...

Donald E. Bowling

Donald E. Bowling

Apr 24, 2020

Donald "Don" E. Bowling, age 81, was reunited with his wife on April 24, 2020. He was born May 25, 1938 in Cincinnati, Ohio to the late Edgar and Eleanor Bowling. Don was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, and friend. He proudly served his country from 1955-1975 in the United States Navy. Don enjoyed going out to eat...

Shelley E. Eversole

Shelley E. Eversole

Apr 24, 2020

Shelley E. (Castle) Eversole, age 60 of Enon, OH, passed away on Friday, April 24, 2020 in her home surrounded by her family. She was born April 20, 1960 in Paintsville, KY, the daughter of Billy and Barbara Castle. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her nephew, Robert Hubbard. She is survived by her husband,...

Ruby A. Fredrick

Ruby A. Fredrick

Apr 24, 2020

Ruby Alice Fredrick, age 89 of Brookville, formerly of Englewood, passed away Friday, April 24, 2020. She was born November 16, 1930 in Lewisburg, Ohio to the late Vinton and Grace Moyer. Ruby retired from Lion Apparel after many years. She enjoyed traveling and walking outside. She was a loving mother and grandmother and will be dearly missed. In addition...

Ruth A. Dothard

Ruth A. Dothard

Apr 23, 2020

On Thursday, April 23, 2020 Ms. Ruth Augusta Dothard went home to be with the Lord. Ms. Ruth A. Dothard was 87, born February 3, 1933 in Youngstown, Ohio. The daughter of the late Leroy Jackson and Ruth Phillips Jackson Williams. Ruth, "Bootsie", was baptized in her youth at Tabernacle Baptist Church in Youngstown, Ohio. She retired as a caregiver...

Harold Griffin

Harold Griffin

Apr 23, 2020

Harold Lee Griffin Jr., age 46 of Miamisburg, Ohio, passed away Thursday, April 23, 2020. He was born August 1, 1973 in Connersville, Indiana to the late Harold and Pamela (Lawson) Griffin.He is survived by his wife Betty Griffin; two sons, John Paul Griffin, Harold Lee Griffin, III; three step-daughters, Natasha Jean Miracle, Zoey Marie Miracle, and Nicole Alexandria Miracle;...

Bessie Tackett

Bessie Tackett

Apr 23, 2020

Bessie Day Hoffman Tackett "Bess" age 96, of Beavercreek, Ohio passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by her loving family on Thursday, April 23, 2020. She was born in Rabbit Gap at Rousseau, Kentucky on October 24, 1923 to the late Sewell and Sarah Day (nee Strong). She was preceded in death by her husband, Ernest Tackett; son, Charles...

Vickie Lynne Waddle

Vickie Lynne Waddle

Apr 23, 2020

Vickie Waddle, age 62 of Riverside, passed away April 23, 2020. She was born June 16, 1957 in Dayton, Ohio. She was preceded in death by her parents: Denzil Howard and Louise & Charles Dotson. Vickie is survived by her son, Shane Waddle (Bobbie Lairmore); daughter, Erica Waddle (Sarah Lynch); 2 sisters; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Vickie worked...

Carole Lynn Fritz

Carole Lynn Fritz

Apr 23, 2020

Carole Lynn Fritz, age 78, of Dayton, Ohio passed away peacefully on April 23, 2020 Dayton, Ohio. She was born May 7, 1941 to the late Hollis and Velma Hazzard.Carole was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. She was a doll and book collector. She loved reading, traveling to see her family, crocheting, and making doll...

Robert W. Sims

Robert W. Sims

Apr 23, 2020

SIMS, Robert (Bob) W., age 89, of Dayton, OH passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, April 23, 2020. Bob was born in Dayton, Ohio on September 28, 1930, the son of George and Rachel (Short) Sims along with his three siblings Mary Aileen Hall, Barbara Anglin and Helen Davis who preceded him in death....

Dianna Lantz

Dianna Lantz

Apr 23, 2020

Lantz, Dianna Lynn, age 69 and a resident of Miamisburg, passed away Thursday, April 23, 2020. She was born on February 19, 1951 to the late Russell Flowers and Wanda (Anderson) Harper in Huntington, West Virginia. In addition to her parents, Dianna was preceded in death by her sister, Sharon Card; a half brother, Donnie Flowers; a stepmother, Mary Flowers;...

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