Obituaries
John Knisley
Oct 25, 2024
John K. Knisley, a beloved husband, father, and friend, passed away on October 25, 2024 in Troy, Ohio. He was born on February 16, 1952, in Dayton, Ohio, and he touched the lives of many throughout his 72 years.
John dedicated over 30 years of his life to his career as a Journeyman Tool and Die Maker, demonstrating his exceptional skills...
Guy B. Gifford
Oct 25, 2024
Guy B. Gifford, age 86, of Huber Heights, passed away on October 25, 2024. He was born on November 25, 1937 to the late George Gifford and Bertha E. Langston. He was an avid collector of classic cars, especially T-Birds.
In addition to his parents, Guy was preceded in death by his son, Gregory Gifford, his daughter, Gail Gifford, and his...
Shane Smith
Oct 24, 2024
Shane Smith, a cherished local business owner, devoted husband, and beloved father, passed away on October , 2024 in Kettering, Ohio, at the age of 61. His journey began in Dayton, Ohio, on September 12, 1963, where he was born to Herman and Helen Smith, whose loving guidance shaped the man he would come to be.
Shane unwavering spirit and commitment...
Michael R. Douglas
Oct 24, 2024
Michael R. Douglas, age 77, of Dayton, passed away October 24, 2024. He was born April 26, 1947 in Sidney, Ohio to the late Ralph and Esther Douglas.
He is survived by his children: Joshua Douglas, Jon Douglas, Carrie Garland (Daniel), Hannah Mingle and Asia Mingle; and several grandchildren.
Mike was a veteran of the U.S. Army and served in Italy during...
Dennis R. Hays
Oct 24, 2024
Dennis Ray Hays, age 77, of Kettering passed away on October 24, 2024. He was born in Portsmouth on March 11, 1947 to the late Harold and Violet Hays. In addition to his parents, Dennis is preceded in death by his siblings, Lois Hays and Byron Hays.
He is survived by his wife, Llana; children, Shannon (Robert) Hays, Britten (Chris) Cooney;...
Robert Michael Riley
Oct 24, 2024
Robert Michael Riley, age 59 of Centerville, passed away unexpectedly on October 24, 2024. He was born on March 27, 1965, in Dayton, Ohio.
Robert was most recently employed with Sam's Club in Centerville, where he was known for his warm interactions with customers and colleagues alike. His great personality left a lasting impression on everyone he met, making him a...
Amy L. Wagerman
Oct 24, 2024
Amy L. (Elder) Wagerman (67) of Centerville, Ohio passed away on October 24, 2024, from a 5-year long battle with Cancer and Advanced COPD. She leaves behind her Husband of 50 years Terry; her son Derrick (Jill); granddaughter, Grace; sisters Ann (Stan) Sparkman; Peggy Rogers; stepmother, Angi Elder; several nieces, nephews, cousins, stepbrothers, and stepsisters; brothers in law Bob; George...
Joan Reynolds
Oct 24, 2024
Joan Reynolds, age 91 of Dayton, passed away Thursday, October 24, 2024 at Spring Hills Singing Woods Nursing Home. She was born May 6, 1933 in Pine Top, Kentucky the daughter of Farris and Mary Slone.
Joan was a devout member of House of Prayer Church of Old Regular Baptist for 56 years. She was a homemaker who gardened, baked and...
Adelia T. Sellers
Oct 24, 2024
Adelia T. Sellers, age 91, of Huber Heights, passed away October 24, 2024. She was born February 13, 1933 in Rosales, Pangasinan, Philippines to the late Leonardo and Librada Tobias. In addition to her parents, Adelia was preceded in death by her son, John Sellers and several brothers.
Adelia is survived by her beloved husband of 69 years, Cornelius Sellers; son,...
Walter E. Brown Sr. "El" "Ole Bud" "Ole Coot" "Big Bird"
Oct 23, 2024
Walter E. Brown Sr. "El" "Ole Bud" "Ole Coot" “Big Bird”, age 87 of Dayton, passed unexpectedly on Wednesday, October 23, 2024. He was born December 22, 1936 in Coaldale, West Virginia to the late Lloyd and Ethel Brown. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his beloved wife, Willa Mae; two children, Zarak Payne and...
Dolores M. Muldoon
Oct 23, 2024
Dolores Muldoon, age 92 of Dayton, Ohio formerly of Northern Kentucky passed away peacefully on October 23, 2024. She was born December 15, 1931 in Covington, Kentucky daughter of the late Bud and Margaret Streitenberger.
Dolores was a devoted wife, loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. She graduated from Notre Dame Academy. She was a faithful member of...
Joyce G. Snell
Oct 23, 2024
Joyce G. Snell, a cherished mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 23, 2024 at The Laurels of West Carrollton. She was born on September 4, 1935 in Somerset, Kentucky, to the late Leo and Ella Gilliland.
Joyce led a life dedicated to her role as a homemaker, where she excelled in creating a warm and welcoming environment...
Trudice Laura Gottweis
Oct 22, 2024
Trudice "Trudy" Laura Gottweis , age 69 of Dayton, passed away Tuesday, October 22, 2024 at Kettering Health Dayton. She was born October 11, 1955 in Toronto, Canada, the daughter of the late John and Eila Virtannen. Trudy graduated from Brigham Young University, earning her Bachelors of Music, She also studied music at the Woburn Collegiate Institute of Music and...
Minnie Ruth Kumm
Oct 22, 2024
Minnie Ruth Kumm, 90, passed away peacefully on October 22, 2024. Loving mother of Susan Murray, Nancy Clark and Matthew (Suki) Kumm, cherished grandmother of Andrea (John), Emily (Jamei), Jessica, Andrew, Zachary (Victoria), Holly (Peter) and Caleb and adored great grandmother of multiple great grandchildren. Minnie is also survived by her son in law Dave Ball as well as many...
Robert Anthony Search
Oct 21, 2024
Robert Anthony Search, age 77, of Dayton, passed away October 21, 2024. Robert was born in Inglewood, California on September 16, 1947 to the late Thomas and Bennie Search.
Robert was preceded in death by his parents.
He is survived by wife of 54 years, Devona Search; son, Michael Search; son, Anthony Search; daughter, Elizabeth Search; Daughter-In-Law, Kelli Edgington; siblings, Thomas Michael...
Rick Campbell
Oct 21, 2024
On October 21, 2024, Rick Campbell entered into eternal joy with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, whose amazing grace transformed his life in 1987.
He is survived by his beloved wife of 36 years, Theresa, his best friend and constant companion; his two sons, Paul and Nathan (Erin); two nieces, Leighann and Mary Beth, who were like daughters to him;...
Joel Agne
Oct 21, 2024
Joel Agne, age 64, of Dayton, Ohio, passed away on October 21, 2024. He was born in Dayton, Ohio on August 23, 1960 to the late Earl and Rita Agne. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his brother Jon Agne.
Joel is survived by his wife Faye Huang; sister Julia Randall; and numerous other family and...
Alan H. Ratcliff
Oct 21, 2024
Alan H. Ratcliff, age 63, of New Carlisle, passed away peacefully on October 21, 2024, in the arms of his loving wife, Christine, after his battle with Cancer. He was born in Huntsville, Alabama, on May 28, 1961, the son of Braxton and the late Joyce Ratcliff.
He was preceded in death by his mother; and his daughter, Elizabeth Ann Ratcliff.
Alan...
Charles "Charlie" W. Sprauer
Oct 21, 2024
SPRAUER, Charles W. age 90, of Dayton, passed away Monday, October 21st, 2024 at 10 Wilmington Place in Dayton after a lengthy illness. He was the beloved husband of Nancy (Wyrick) Sprauer for 67 years; proud father to David (Cindy) Sprauer, Daniel (Patricia) Sprauer, Steven (Heather) Sprauer, and Kathryn (Ty) Swain; loving grandfather to Nicole (Joe) Vermeersch, Laura (Jacob) Burns,...
Rita Ann Newcombe
Oct 20, 2024
Rita A Newcombe age 73 of Beavercreek Ohio passed away Sunday October 20, 2024. She was born in Clay County, Kentucky on Thanksgiving Day November 23, 1950 to the late Carl and Ruth (Flanery) Steppe. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Richard Newcombe and her sons, Bradley and Matthew Becker.
Rita will always be...
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