Obituaries
Bernard "Bernie" Austin
Aug 18, 2024
Bernard "Bernie" Austin, age 95 of Miami Township, passed away Sunday, August 18, 2024. He was born February 17, 1929 in Akron, Ohio the son of the late Glen and Kinsey Austin. Bernie worked as a Truck Driver for O.K. Trucking for over 20 years. He was very active in his church, Moraine Heights Baptist Church. Bernie loved the Lord...
Jane E. Bradshaw-Magee
Aug 18, 2024
Jane Elizabeth Bradshaw-Magee, age 84, of Oakwood passed away on August 18, 2024. She was born in Richmond, Virginia on June 10, 1940 to the late James and Mary Collins Blankenship. In addition to her parents, Jane is preceded in death by her second husband, Frances Edward Magee.
She is survived by her children, Drexel (Alison) Bradshaw, R. Darden (Gail) Bradshaw,...
Robyn T. DiMichele
Aug 17, 2024
Robyn Thatcher DiMichele, age 60, of Springfield, passed away on August 17, 2024, with her loving family by her side. She was born in Springfield, Ohio, on May 11, 1964, the daughter of Richard Thatcher and the late Carol Smith.
She is survived by her loving children, Olyvia (David) Ray, April Arnold, Levi (Julia Littell) DiMichele and Zachary (Kassi) DiMichele; father,...
Peggy LaRue
Aug 17, 2024
Peggy Lee LaRue, age 68 of Dayton, passed peacefully on Saturday, August 17, 2024. She was born January 20, 1956 in Astoria, Oregon to the late Lyle and Georgia.
Peggy is survived by her daughter, Stephanie Golub; son-in-law, John Golub; son, Andrew LaRue; sister, Patricia Kendall; and four grand-furbabies, Odin, Giselle, Bagheera, and Hela. She is also survived by many other...
Alma Joyce Coleman
Aug 16, 2024
Alma Joyce Coleman, an accomplished musician, passed away on August 16, 2024 in Dayton, Ohio. Born on December 3, 1941, in Bossier City, Louisiana, Alma dedicated her life to the pursuit of music and education, leaving an indelible mark on all who had the pleasure of knowing her.
A graduate of Bossier City High School, Alma furthered her education by attending...
Roger Joseph Lorelle
Aug 15, 2024
Roger Joseph Lorelle Sr., age 91 of Centerville, passed away Thursday, August 15, 2024.
Private services are in care of Newcomer Centerville Chapel.
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Mary Ann Powers
Aug 15, 2024
Mary Ann Powers, age 74, of Beavercreek, Ohio, passed away peacefully at home on August 15, 2024. Born on March 30, 1950 in Peoria, Illinois, she is the daughter of the late Albert and Marion Nichting. Mary is survived by her devoted husband of 54 years, Phillip Powers, and their children: Charles (Lisa) Powers of Melbourne FL, Eric (Patricia) Powers...
Rebecca L. Berry
Aug 15, 2024
Rebecca "Becky" Lee Berry, age 73, of Dayton, Ohio passed away on Thursday, August 15, 2024.
Rebecca and her twin sister, Elizabeth "Betty", were born in early October, 1950, in Athens, Ohio. She is the daughter of Walton E. and Adrienne M. Daines. Preceding their twin birth was another sister, Pamela. Together, they grew up in Athens, Ohio until they went...
Charles F. Davis
Aug 15, 2024
Charles F. Davis, age 56, of Medway, passed away on August 15, 2024. He was born on September 6, 1967 to the late Denver & Kristina Davis in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. In addition to his parents, Charles was preceded in death by his youngest son and best friend, Kyle Ray Davis and special aunt, Litha Smith.
He is survived by his...
Edward "Ed" G. Swink
Aug 15, 2024
Edward "Ed" G. Swink, age 89 of Troy, Ohio passed away peacefully with his family by his side on August 15, 2024. He was born January 5, 1935 in Dayton, Ohio son of the late Ralph and Marie Swink.
Ed was a devoted husband, loving father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend. Ed was a self described old country boy....
Barbara Himes Cervay
Aug 14, 2024
Barbara Himes Cervay, age 73 of Centerville, passed away on August 14, 2024. She was born on October 26, 1950, in Dayton, Ohio. She was a self-employed tax consultant and preparer, dedicating the last 30 years of her life to assisting clients with their financial needs. Barbara obtained both her Bachelor's and Master's degrees from the University of Dayton.
Throughout her...
Christopher Shawn Trefz
Aug 14, 2024
Christopher Shawn Trefz, age 48, passed away on August 14, 2024. He was born in Chillicothe, OH on April 15, 1976 to Mary Jo and Raymond Leon Trefz.
Christopher enjoyed watching OSU Football and The Cincinnati Reds. He loved being a father and spending time with his family. He will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.
He was...
Vikki Lynn McDaniel
Aug 14, 2024
Vikki Lynn McDaniel, age 71, passed away August 14, 2024. She was born on December 7, 1952 in Dayton, OH to the late Mabel Louise Vogel and William Nicholas Vogel Sr.
Vikki enjoyed watching movies and spending quality time with her family.
She was preceded in death by her son, Shawn William McDaniel; her grandson, Nathan Dwayne Coile; her brother, William Nicholas...
Penny I. Barnhart
Aug 14, 2024
Penny I. Barnhart, age 55, of New Carlisle, passed away on August 14, 2024. She was born on March 22, 1969 to the Jack & Bonnie Williamson.
She was a member of Parklayne First Church of God, and one of her favorite things was singing at church. Penny was a loving wife and mother, and she enjoyed traveling with her family....
Ashley Conrad Sr.
Aug 14, 2024
Ashley Conrad Sr., age 81, of Colorado, passed away on August 14, 2024. He was born on September 15, 1942 in Middletown, Ohio to the late Clem Conrad & Elva Christian.
In addition to his parents, Ashley was preceded in death by his brother, Roy Conrad.
He is survived by his children: Ashley (Sindy) Conrad Jr., Richard (Tina) Conrad, and Ann Conrad;...
Dennis Eldridge
Aug 14, 2024
Dennis Eldridge, age 67, of Dayton, passed away on Wednesday, August 14, 2024.
Dennis was born in Dayton on June 13, 1957 to the late Homer & Shirley Eldridge.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his siblings, Dick Eldridge, Sue Whitt, Arvetta McClure; daughter, Allison Eldridge; and grandson, Rowan Thomas. Dennis is survived by his daughters, Brittany...
Alice Virginia Haynes
Aug 14, 2024
Alice Virginia Haynes, age 88, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 14, 2024. She was born on October 29, 1935 in Berea, OH.
Alice loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. In her earlier years, she enjoyed gardening, canning and fishing. Alice and her husband, David, retired to Crossville, TN and she made 20+ years of fond and loving...
Kay F. "Mama" Dawson
Aug 13, 2024
Kay F. “Mama” Dawson, second daughter of eleven, born to Fred Lee & Millie Ozetta Story Dawson on Dec. 10th left her vessel on Aug. 13, 2024 to be with her beloved Lord.
She leaves to cherish in her memories, her children, Michael J., Jennifer L., Shea M., Kelly M., Kim M., and Kenya M. Dawson; her grandchildren, AshLeah M. Carpenter,...
David Aaron Potter
Aug 13, 2024
David Aaron Potter, 59, passed away on August 13, 2024 after fighting a brave battle with cancer. He was born in Troy, Ohio the son of Charles Potter and Paula Herman.
He leaves behind his wife of 38 years Elizabeth Potter; children Jeremy (Christina) Lipker, Ashley (Jason) Hazelbaker and Aaron (Courteney) Potter; grandchildren Johannemarie, Sarah, Jason Jr, Isaac, Adam and Jacob;...
Joan Claire Champie
Aug 13, 2024
Joan Champie, trailblazing musician, pilot, mother, and friend died on August 13, 2024.
Joan was born Joan Claire Browne on July 25, 1932, in Berkeley, California, to Henrietta and Clifton Browne. After high school, Joan moved to San Francisco (1950-1951), attending the University of San Francisco while living in a boarding house, practicing her oboe, and saving half her income waiting...
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