Obituaries
Wenceslaus J. Kovar
Mar 2, 2018
Wenceslaus "Windy" J. Kovar, age 85 of Huber Heights, passed away Friday, March 2, 2018. He was born September 13, 1932 in Cleveland, Ohio, the son of the late Adolph and Rose (Pekar) Kovar.Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by his sisters, Mary (Walter) Ross, Ann (Dan) Slivka; brothers, Leonard (Lenore) Kovar, Anthony (Marleen) Kovar; sisters-in-law, Ruth...
Fred William Fischer
Mar 2, 2018
Fred William Fischer, 67, of Englewood, Ohio passed away on March 2, 2018. He worked for Central Garden & Pet for the past 4 years and was associated with the American Cichlid Association. Fred was born on February 18, 1951 in Dayton, Ohio to the late Fred "Fritz" and Kathe (Wolff) Fischer. He was also preceded in death by his...
James Ray Wilson
Mar 1, 2018
James Ray "Jimmie" Wilson, 77 of Washington Township, Ohio went to be with the Lord on Thursday, March 1, 2018. Jimmie was originally from Norton, VA. He was proceeded in death by his father, Arthur Sr.; and his mother, Nellie Mae; his brother Robert; sisters, Doris Shupe and Judy Ventura; and nephew Spec. 4 Rodger L. Wilson. He is survived...
Logan Charles Grimes, Jr.
Mar 1, 2018
Logan Charles Grimes, Jr. age 20, of Dayton, passed away unexpectedly on March 1, 2018 in Dayton.He was born January 23, 1998 in Dayton to Logan Charles Grimes, Sr. and Tabitha Grimes.Logan was a gentle giant who loved people and was always ready to help others. He enjoyed video games and reading. He volunteered at a local church pantry and...
Maydene Neal
Mar 1, 2018
Maydene Neal, age 76, of Xenia went home to be with the Lord on March 1, 2018.She was born on October 1, 1941 in Gainesboro, TN to the late Homer and Mattie (Allen) Scott.Maydene was a long-time Quality Control operator at the Hewitt Soap Factory in Dayton. She was a faithful member of Liberty Worship Center in Xenia.She was preceded...
Thomas Cox
Mar 1, 2018
COX, Thomas E., 73, of Franklin, OH went to his heavenly home on March 1, 2018 following a long illness. He was born and raised in Summers County, WV. He was the son of the late Fred & Martha Cox. Thomas is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Dreama Cox; son, Eric (Pam) Cox of Springboro; grandchildren, Amanda...
John Louis Childress, Sr.
Mar 1, 2018
John Louis Childress, Sr., age 73 of Huber Heights, passed away surrounded by family on March 1, 2018. He was born in Dayton to the late John Lewis and Myrtle Childress on May 16, 1944. John worked for many years as a supervisor for Avery Dennison in Miamisburg until his retirement in 2010. He was an avid fisherman and enjoyed...
Elizabeth Carlisle
Mar 1, 2018
Elizabeth Carlisle, also known as "Ponytail", age 84 of Dayton, went to be with the Lord on March 1, 2018. She was beautifully born in Auburn, AL on July 9, 1933 to the late Louise and Enoch Marshall. Elizabeth was a fun-loving woman who loved to dance. She enjoyed listening to music and it often caused her to dance even...
Julie A. Dennis
Feb 28, 2018
Julie A. Dennis, age 50 of Dayton, passed away Wednesday, February 28, 2018. She was born September 5, 1967 in New Orleans, Louisiana, the daughter of the late Allan and Laverne Erath.Julie is survived by her sons, Jonathan Dennis, Joshua (Faith) Dennis; daughter, Kyrie Dennis; and grandchildren, Benjamin, December and Raven.A vigil to celebrate Julie's life was held on March...
Aurora Fannin
Feb 28, 2018
Aurora Fannin, 65, of Miamisburg, OH passed away on February 28, 2018. Aurora was born on July 15, 1952 in Naga City, Phillipines, to the late Agapita and Leona (Telerosa) Reola. Aurora is survived by her sons, William Hafsaas and Keith Fannin; siblings, Pena Herman of Chicago, IL, Josie Sanders of Corpus Christi, TX; Rapheal Reola, also of Corpus Christi,...
Dennis K. Coleman
Feb 28, 2018
Coleman, Dennis K., 78, of Cincinnati, formerly of Dayton, passed away peacefully on February 28, 2018.He had a professional career in the Health Insurance industry that included 24 years at BCBS/Anthem, MetLife Network, Physicians' Health Care Co. and finally retiring from Dental Care Plus where he was President and CEO. His greatest hobby was reading about and restoring classic cars,...
Gary L. Brewer
Feb 28, 2018
Gary L. Brewer "Boner", age 73, of Medway, Ohio, passed away in peace on Wednesday, February 28, 2018. Gary was born in Seminole, Texas in 1945. He graduated from North High in 1963.After graduation, he enlisted in the Air Force, serving time in Vietnam, where he earned rank as a sergeant.Once home, Gary dedicated 27 years working for the city...
Jeffrey L. Adkins
Feb 28, 2018
Jeffrey L. Adkins, 56, of Fairborn, Ohio, went home to be with the Lord on February, 28, 2018 at Hospice of Dayton. Jeffrey was born on October 28, 1961 at Wright Patterson Medical Center.He is preceded in death by his Paternal Grandparents, Virgil and Garnett Adkins; Maternal Grandparents, Luther and Frances Clemons; and his First Niece, Heather Adkins.Jeff is survived...
Marjorie Louise Snowden
Feb 28, 2018
Marjorie Louise Snowden, age 79 of Northridge, passed away Wednesday, February 28, 2018. She was born July 2, 1938 in Dayton, Ohio to the late Marion and Betty Grove.In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Frank Snell, Jr. and brothers, Sonny Grove, Doug Grove and David Grove.Marjorie will be missed by her loving children,...
Carlene Appleton
Feb 28, 2018
Carlene Appleton, age 78 of Englewood, reunited with her husband, Maurice A. Appleton on February 28, 2018. She was born on November 9, 1939 in Detroit, MI to the late Carl and Pearl (Davis) Burgess. In addition to her husband and parents, Carlene was preceded in death by her brother, Harold "Bo" England.She is survived by her 3 children, Teresa...
Robert Adam Hart
Feb 28, 2018
Robert Adam Hart, age 85 of Trotwood, passed away February 28, 2018. He was born March 20, 1932 in Dayton, Ohio to the late Frank and Clara Hart. In addition to his parents, Bob was preceded in death by siblings: Selena Carter, John Hart, Eldon Hart and Kate Bare.Bob is survived by his former spouse, Virginia Hart; children: Robbie Hart,...
Marianna L. O'Brien
Feb 27, 2018
Marianna "Nan" O'Brien, 93, of Kettering OH, passed away 27 Feb 2018. She was born 6 Mar 1925 in Kettering OH to the late Vernon and Leona (Gross) Segui. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 48 years, Pat O'Brien, a granddaughter, a great granddaughter, 3 sisters and 2 brothers. She is survived by her children, Cecelia...
Robert V. Bailey
Feb 27, 2018
Robert V. Bailey, 94, (born March 7, 1923) departed this world on February 27, 2018. Bob (known to his friends as Shaker Man) is survived by his children, Pam Flesher and Kim (Joey) Engelman, granddaughter Kaitlyn Engelman, and was preceded in death by his wife, Phyllis (Jo), of 60 years. He worked for Miami Industrial Trucks for 22 years and...
Louis A. Dudrick
Feb 27, 2018
Louis A. Dudrick, age 69, of Dayton, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, February 27, 2018. Louis was born in Toledo, Ohio on March 2, 1948. He was a veteran of the United States Navy and also a member of the first graduating class at Alter High School in Kettering, Ohio. Louis was preceded in death by...
Sandra K. Kuzma
Feb 26, 2018
Sandra K. Kuzma, 74, of Kettering, passed away on February 26, 2018 at Hospice of Dayton. She was born on July 17, 1943 to Albert and Ena Fay (Robinson) Butt in Trenton, MI. Sandra retired as an Administrator for the Veteran's Administration Hospital in Lexington, KY and St. Petersburg, FL. Sandra at the time of her death lived in Kettering,...
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