Obituaries

Nancy Brown

Nancy Brown

Aug 13, 2024

Nancy Brown, age 84 of Miamisburg, passed away Tuesday, August 13, 2024. She was born February 15, 1940 in Kitts, Kentucky to the late Franklin and Rose. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her beloved husband, James Brown; daughter, Debbie Snow; and four brothers. 

Nancy is survived by her three children, Danny Brown, Susie Johnson, and...

Roberta "Bert" K. Tigner

Roberta "Bert" K. Tigner

Aug 13, 2024

Roberta "Bert" Kay Tigner left this worldly home on August 13, 2024. She was born August 28, 1954 to William Emmett Wright Jr. and Rita Brown Wright.

Roberta leaves to mourn her passing two children, Jeff (Megan) Tigner of Riverside, and Laura (Brian) Smith of Kettering; four grandchildren, Calleigh and Brianna Tigner and Lucas and Juliana Smith; six siblings, Ruth Ann...

Janette Spencer

Janette Spencer

Aug 12, 2024

Janette Spencer, age 61 of Fairborn, passed away Monday, August 12, 2024. She was born April 13, 1963 in Medina, Ohio, the daughter of George and Farabelle.

Janette worked as an Accountant at WPAFB for the past 4 years. Prior to working at the base, she worked as a phlebotomist. She was a member of Living Word Church in Vandalia, Ohio....

Richard W. "Rich" Poulsen

Richard W. "Rich" Poulsen

Aug 12, 2024

Richard William Poulsen, age 70, of Moraine passed away on August 12, 2024. He is preceded in death by his wife, Karen; son, Robert Poulsen, and granddaughter, Emily Sears.

He is survived by his children, Richard Poulsen, Kristofer (Elizabeth) Poulsen, Katlyn Poulsen; grandchildren, Adrienne Poulsen, Susan Poulsen, Mattis Poulsen, Reace Poulsen, Vincent Rue, Brayden Portis, Evangeline Poulsen, Nevaeh Poulsen; siblings, Lester...

Jill Anne Swope

Jill Anne Swope

Aug 12, 2024

Jill Anne Swope, age 75, of Beavercreek, passed away August 12, 2024. Jill was born in Delphos, Ohio on December 20, 1948 to the late Orville and Mary Wannemacher.

Jill is preceded in death by her parents and her son, Mark Swope. 

She is survived by loving husband of 50 years, Frank Swope; daughter, Amy (Stephen) Virgilio; brother, Tom Wannemacher, John Wannemacher...

Elaine Agnes Gravitt

Elaine Agnes Gravitt

Aug 12, 2024

Elaine Agnes Gravitt, age 88, of Dayton, passed away on Monday, August 12, 2024. She was born on December 31, 1935 in Taylor, Pennsylvania to the late Andrew & Betty Myerchak.

Along with her parents, Elaine was preceded in death by her husband, Russell Gravitt and daughter-in-law, Sylvia Gravitt.

Elaine will be remembered by her children: Russell Gravitt, Jeff Gravitt, David Gravitt...

Mary Alice Mays

Mary Alice Mays

Aug 12, 2024

It is with great sadness that the family of Mary A. Mays, age 83, announces her peaceful passing on August 12, 2024, in Dayton, Ohio. Mary’s life was a beacon of selflessness and service, shining brightly in the lives of those she touched.

Mary dedicated her life to caring for others, embodying the spirit of a true caregiver. As the owner...

Margaret "June" Bockhorst

Margaret "June" Bockhorst

Aug 11, 2024

Bockhorst, Margaret “June” Kinsler, 99 passed away peacefully in the afternoon of Sunday, August 11, 2024, surrounded by the love of her family near and far at home where she lived in Ohio with her grandson, Kenny and 2 great-grandsons, Thomas and Lucas. Born June 13, 1925 in Marysville, Ohio; appropriately, so close to Flag Day…she loved celebrating this day...

Anntonio Lynn Page Perry

Anntonio Lynn Page Perry

Aug 11, 2024

Anntonio Lynn Page Perry, a radiant soul with a bubbling personality, left this world too soon on August 11, 2024, at the tender age of 27. Born on October 6, 1996, in Dayton, Ohio. Anntonio was known to light up any room she entered, embodying the spirit of joy and mirth. Whether she was the life of the party or...

Gary Ray Calvert

Gary Ray Calvert

Aug 11, 2024

Gary Ray Calvert, aged 87, passed away on August 11, 2024, in Dayton, Ohio. Born on March 6, 1937, he was a cherished member of his community and a well-known radio personality for WHIO.

Gary was preceded in death by his parents, Marguerite Laughlin and Ceward Calvert; his beloved wife, Patricia (Sheehan) Calvert; and his brothers, Ron and John Calvert. He...

Barbara M. Dolinski

Barbara M. Dolinski

Aug 11, 2024

Full obituary pending.

Sandra "Sandy" Bernal

Sandra "Sandy" Bernal

Aug 10, 2024

Sandra Kay Bernal, age 70 of Dayton passed away suddenly on August 10, 2024. She was born on March 5, 1954 to her parents, Hubert and Viola (Coffman) Holler. 

Sandy retired from Green Tokai after 28 years. She loved traveling, gardening, spending time with her cats and her family.

She was preceded in death by her parents; infant brother, Larry; sister, Barbara...

Larry Williams

Larry Williams

Aug 10, 2024

Larry Williams, 66, passed away on August 10, 2024. Loving brother of Ronnie (Yvonne) Williams, Garry (Patricia) Williams and Lisa Williams as well as numerous nieces, nephews and friends.

Larry was preceded in death by his parents Arlie and Christina Williams and sister Marlena Stout.

Larry enjoyed fishing and taking trips to Jackson, Ohio to go hunting. Most of all Larry loved...

Vince M. Guirino

Vince M. Guirino

Aug 10, 2024

Vince M. Guirino, age 68, of Dayton, passed away suddenly on Saturday, August 10, 2024. 

Vince was born in Dayton on December 4, 1955 to the late Labe Guirino & Carol Karr. 

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Ronald Meeks. 

Vince is survived by his loving wife of 28 years, Shelly Guirino; children, Casey, Samantha, Elijah...

Claude J. "Mackie" Butler

Claude J. "Mackie" Butler

Aug 10, 2024

Claude J. "Mackie" Butler, age 77, of Fairborn, passed away on August 10, 2024. He was born in LaFollette, Tennessee, on May 20, 1947, the son of the late Reverend Claude and Evelyn Butler. 

He was preceded in death by his parents; and his sister, Deanda Butler.

Mackie is survived by his beloved wife of 40 years, Carrie Butler; children, Lisa (Scott...

Rickie D. Eldred

Rickie D. Eldred

Aug 10, 2024

Rickie D. Eldred, known to many as "Rick", passed away on August 10, 2024 after a long battle with cancer. He was born on September 24, 1952 to the late Richard & Katherine Eldred. He retired as a Master Plumber from Schott Plumbing after 53 years. 

Rick was an avid Bengals and Reds fan, and he loved to go the games...

Doug Blackburn

Doug Blackburn

Aug 10, 2024

Doug Blackburn, age 63, of Dayton passed away on Saturday, August 10, 2024. 

Doug was born in Dayton on December 4, 1960. 

He was preceded in death by his brother, David Blackburn; sister, Darlene Landers; and father, Roy Blackburn. 

Doug is survived by his wife of 42 years, Barbara Blackburn; daughter, Ashley Blackburn; grandchildren, Alyssa (Jimmy Kuntz) Blackburn and Brooklynn Brewer; mother, Mary...

Dr. James Pearl "Jim" Lewis

Dr. James Pearl "Jim" Lewis

Aug 9, 2024

Dr. James Pearl "Jim" Lewis was born November 3, 1947 in Dayton, Ohio to Paul and Deba (Morgan) Lewis. James had four brothers: Chet (deceased) (Diana), Walter (Yvonne), Paul (Nancy) and Ken (Raye). An intelligent, adventurous, and hardworking child, James enjoyed building model rockets, science experiments, and exploring the alleys of Dayton. Raised in poverty, James began working as a...

Stephen Douglas Schmalstig

Stephen Douglas Schmalstig

Aug 9, 2024

Stephen Douglas Schmalstig, age 56 of Kettering, passed away of natural causes on Friday, August 9, 2024. He was born July 5, 1968, the son of Jerome and JoDee Schmalstig.

He is preceded in death by his mother, JoDee C. Schmalstig and brother, Jerome F. Schmalstig Jr.

Steve is survived by his father, Jerome F. Schmalstig Sr.; sisters, Karen M. Wetzel and...

Lisa Clark

Lisa Clark

Aug 9, 2024

Lisa Clark, age 59, of Northridge, passed away on August 9, 2024. 

Lisa was born in Dayton on October 17, 1964. 

She was preceded in death by her life partner, Ronald Cantrell, Jr.; father, James Kane; and mother, Clarice Kane. 

Lisa is survived by her sons, Billy (Stevie) Clark and Joshua (Taylor) Cantrell; grandchildren, Ryleigh and Tyler Clark, Bailey, Emma, and Austin Cantrell;...

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