Obituaries
James D. Burkitt
May 19, 2019
Burkitt, James D. Age 74, of Casstown, formerly of Dayton, passed away on Sunday, May 19, 2019 following an extended illness. He was preceded in death by his mother, Catherine Burkitt, and by his brothers, Richard Hazelbaker, Richard Burkitt, and Jim Morris, and by his sister, Esther Gordon. He worked at NCR, Sheffield Measurement, Vulcan Tool and then retired from...
Raymond Aldolphus Wilson, Jr.
May 19, 2019
Raymond A. Wilson, Jr.Raymond A. Wilson, Jr., affectionately known as "Daddy, Dad, Jr., Uncle Jr., and Ray", was born on April 25, 1932, in Dayton, Ohio, the oldest of four children, to the late Raymond A. Wilson, Sr. and Addie Mae (Early) Wilson. He peacefully passed away on Sunday, May 19, 2019, at Kettering Medical Center, Kettering, Ohio.His Love for...
Robert E. Earnest Sr.
May 19, 2019
Robert E. Earnest Sr., "Bob," age 82 of Hillsboro, passed away Sunday, May 19, 2019. He was born April 3, 1937 in Dayton, Ohio, the son of the late Roland and Rose Earnest.Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by son, Stephen J. Earnest.Bob is survived by his children, Robert (Brenda) Earnest Jr., Robin (Stuart) Walters, Sheila (Sammy)...
Colin Roger Kelley
May 19, 2019
Colin Roger Kelley, 76, of New Lebanon, passed away May 19, 2019. He was born January 10, 1943 in Dayton, Ohio to the late Ivan and Emma Kelley. Colin was a graduate of West Carrollton High School and Sinclair College. After his retirement from Dayton Press and Cooper Industries he volunteered at WPAFB restoring aging aircraft. Colin was an active...
Colleen Lynn Horstman
May 19, 2019
Colleen Lynn Horstman, age 49 of Huber Heights, passed away May 19, 2019. She was born July 18, 1969 in Weisbaden, Germany. Colleen is survived by her sons: Zachary (Susanna) Horstman and Jake Horstman; grandson, Alden Horstman; mother, Sandy Dugan; father, Robert Dugan; brother, Michael (Melinda) Dugan; nephews: Connor and Rylan Dugan; other relatives and friends. Colleen graduated from Sinclair...
James Edward Short
May 18, 2019
James Edward "Jim" Short, age 74 of Huber Heights, passed away on May 18, 2019. He was born in San Marcus, TX to the late John and Wanda Short. In addition to his parents, Jim was preceded in death by his sister, Pam. Jim leaves to cherish his memory, loving wife of 36 years, Patricia Short; children, James E. Short,...
Dennis Blaylock
May 17, 2019
Dennis Blaylock, age 64 of Huber Heights, passed away May 17, 2019. He was born November 23, 1954 in Dayton, Ohio to the late Junior W. and Wanda Blaylock. In addition to his parents, Dennis was preceded in death by his brothers: Michael Blaylock and Douglas Blaylock.Dennis is survived by his girlfriend, Sheryl Collis; daughter, Dana Stubbs; grandchildren: Nicholas, Isabella,...
Ira Frederick Morgan, Jr.
May 17, 2019
Ira Frederick Morgan, Jr. age 42 of Riverside, Ohio, passed away Friday, May 17, 2019. He was born January 28, 1977 in Dayton, Ohio the son of Ira "Buddy" and Cindy Morgan.Ira was a loving son, husband, father, brother and uncle to whom he passed on his love for family. He loved his kids very much and enjoyed spoiling and...
Joy A. Bond
May 17, 2019
Joy A. Bond, age 72 of Xenia, passed away Friday, May 17, 2019 at Hospice of Dayton. She was born October 27, 1946 in Wilmington, Ohio the daughter of George Emmett and Ruth Anna Bond.She is preceded in death by her parents; step-father William J. Gallagher; grandparents, Mossie and Orville Bond, Edith and Clem Gray.Joy was a loving, caring woman...
Shelby Jean Oney
May 17, 2019
Shelby Jean Oney, age 77 of Huber Heights, passed away peacefully on May 17, 2019. Shelby was born in Brenton, WV to the late Archie and Virginia Webb on November 13, 1941. In addition to her parents, Shelby was preceded in death by her sister, Rita Morgan and brother-in-law, Oley Morgan.Shelby leaves to cherish her memory, loving husband of 50...
Christine Lewis Napier Clark
May 17, 2019
Christine Clark age 87, of Franklin, Ohio passed away on May 17, 2019, at Butler/Warren County Hospice. Christine was born on October 19, 1931, in Berea, Kentucky. She was the daughter of William and Cynthia (Willis) Lewis. She went on to marry JB Napier who passed away in 1991, after a 45-year marriage to Christine. On October 7, 2007, Christine...
Paul E. Harlow
May 17, 2019
Paul Eugene "Butch" Harlow, age 72 of Moraine, passed away Friday, May 17, 2019 at Kettering Medical Center. He was born April 29, 1947 in Dayton, Ohio. Paul was an active member of Moraine City Baptist Church. He was a volunteer at the Dayton History at Carillon Park and retired from the Coast Guard Auxiliary. Paul retired from Centerville City...
Robert James Bosco
May 17, 2019
Robert James Bosco, 62, of Kettering, passed away on May 17, 2019. He was born on October 17, 1956 to George and Malfisa (Paolangeli) Bosco at Ithaca, NY. He served in the US Army Active Duty and Reserves as a Lieutenant.Robert worked as a zoning planner for Loudon County, VA and then worked for VIKA, a construction engineering firm in...
Charles Henry Creech, Sr.
May 17, 2019
Charles Henry "Charlie" Creech, Sr., 68, of Xenia, passed away on May 17, 2019 at Miami Valley Hospital. He was born on March 6, 1951 to Kanoy and Mary (Jackson) Creech in Hillsboro, OH. Charlie worked at I-Supply before retiring as a truck driver for Keystone Foods after 15 years. Throughout his career he won multiple Truck Rodeo awards and...
Durinda "Ann" Barton
May 16, 2019
Durinda "Ann" Barton, age 75 of Dayton, passed away Thursday, May 16, 2019 at Miami Valley Hospital. She was born April 8, 1944 in Dayton, Ohio to the late Gilbert Joseph and Mary Ann Adams.In addition to her parents, Ann was preceded in death by her husband, Tivis Kermit Barton; sisters, Betty Ruth Glass and Emma "Louise" Glover.Ann is survived...
Ali K. Reiter
May 16, 2019
Ali K. Reiter, age 42 of Fairborn, OH, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 16, 2019 at Hospice of Dayton. She was born September 9, 1976 in Oak Lawn, Illinois to Bruce and Gail (McGuire) Nelson.Ali was a wonderful daughter, a loving mother, hysterically funny, and a joy to be around. She graduated from Plainfield Illinois High School in 1994,...
Sondra K. Craycraft
May 15, 2019
Sondra K. "Sandy" Craycraft, age 77, passed away peacefully on May 15, 2019 at her home in Dayton.She was born April 24, 1942 in Middletown, Ohio to the late Norman and Evelyn (Carter) Shaw.Sandy is survived by her loving husband of 57 years, John Craycraft; her two sons Trent Craycraft and Mark Craycraft; and many other relatives and friends.A private...
Jonathan Dale Preston
May 15, 2019
Jonathan Dale Preston, 58, of Miamisburg, passed away on May 15, 2019 at Kettering Medical Center. He was born on December 30, 1960 to Dale and Betty Preston in Dayton, OH. Jonathan managed Prestige Lawn & Landscaping. He enjoyed landscaping, being outside, and sitting back to reflect on his accomplishments. He also enjoyed tinkering on his equipment and helping others....
David Anthony Claveria
May 15, 2019
David Anthony "Dave" Claveria, 70, of Kettering, Ohio, passed away peacefully on May 15, 2019 at home. He was born on October 12, 1948 to Michael and Florence (Wilson) Claveria in Santa Monica, California. Dave was a proud US Army Veteran who served in Vietnam, receiving numerous medals for his service.He retired from the city of Beaverton, Oregon. On November...
Lizzie Foster
May 15, 2019
Lizzie Foster, age 81 of Dayton, passed away Wednesday, May 15, 2019 at Kindred Hospital. She was born September 13, 1937 in Bessemer, Alabama the daughter of the late John and Louisiana Williams.Lizzie was a devoted member of Grace Outreach Fellowship. She was a dedicated teacher and Evangelist Missionary. Lizzie owned and operated Dearborn Daycare Center for 39 years. She...
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