Obituaries
Verda Alice Smith
Dec 24, 2017
Verda Smith passed away December 24, 2017 in Casa Grande, AZ. Verda was born February 22, 1927, in Artville, Kentucky, to Nannie and Burns Cox. Prior to moving to Arizona in 2003, Mrs Smith resided for many years in Dayton, Ohio, where she was employed at Gentile Air Force Station. Verda is survived by her daughter, Beverly; a grandson, Brent...
Ruby Lee Hawkins
Dec 24, 2017
HAWKINS, Ruby Lee, age 80 of Dayton, passed away suddenly on December 24, 2017. Ruby was born in Dayton to the late Caleb Hellard and Edith Ryan. She attended high school at Northridge High School. Ruby married her high school love, Duain Hawkins, Sr. She worked for and retired from Northridge City Schools after 35 years as a kitchen supervisor....
Susan M. Pearson
Dec 24, 2017
PEARSON, Susan Emma, of Dayton, passed away on December 24, 2017 after a two year fight with cancer. She was born on April 10, 1954 in Cincinnati, OH. She graduated from UD and worked there for 25 years. After retiring from UD she was employed by Knollwood Nursery where she became a Master Gardener. Her greatest joy was her volunteer...
Roger Siler
Dec 23, 2017
Roger Franklin Siler, age 72, of Dayton, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, December 23, 2017. Roger was born in Dayton on June 6, 1945 to the late John & Melvene Siler. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, David & Hattie May Elliott; and brother, Bob Siler. Roger retired from Diamond Tool & Die after...
Amanda Camille Bragg
Dec 23, 2017
Amanda Camille Bragg, age 32 of Franklin, passed away Saturday, December 23, 2017. She was born November 26, 1985 in Dayton, Ohio. She is preceded in death by her mother, Diane Milam and uncle, David Bragg.Amanda will be missed by her loving father William "Cisco" Bragg; siblings, Willow Kay Bragg, William Bragg II, CJ Roland Martin, Jessie Elam and Michael...
Rosemary B. Bieker
Dec 23, 2017
Bieker, Rosemary B. "Rose", of Dayton, passed away December 23, 2017. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jerry Bieker on October 5th, 2005. Rose is survived by her 2 daughters, Deena (Brother) Banks, Angie (Mike) Wilson; grandchildren, Rebecca, Samantha, Trenton, Seth, Jaxson; great grandchildren, Kaylee, Cody, Mercadies, and Bently and numerous special friends. Graveside service will be held...
James Ford Gray
Dec 23, 2017
James Ford Gray, age 81 of Dayton, OH passed away Saturday, December 23, 2017. He was born April 12, 1936 in Elkton, Kentucky to Garnett and Mamie Irene (Sullivan) Gray. He married Joyce Juanita Farley on November 15, 1954 in Rossville, GA. James retired from Twin Valley Psychiatric Systems, Dayton Campus in 2000 after 34 years. He enjoyed a variety...
Sherry Lou Fisher
Dec 23, 2017
Sherry Lou Fisher, 76, of Springboro, passed away on December 23, 2017. Sherry is survived by her loving daughters, Vicki Haury, Cynthia Faust, and Pamela Short. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jay R. Fisher. Memorial services will be held on Friday, December 29, 2017 at 2:00 pm at the Oakcreek Worship Center, 4800 Bigger Rd., OH 45440,...
Donald James Nichols, Jr.
Dec 23, 2017
Donald James (Jim) Nichols, Jr, 68, of Lima, died at 2 a.m. Saturday, December 23rd at Upper Valley Medical Center in Troy. He was born September 9, 1949 in Lancaster to the late Donald and Leatrice (Keith) Nichols, Sr. On July 8, 1966, he married Adria Craun who survives in Lima.Other survivors include three children: Sean Nichols of Fort Wayne,...
Donald Dean Bowser
Dec 23, 2017
Donald Dean Bowser, "Donnie," age 69 of West Milton, passed away Saturday, December 23, 2017 at his home. He was born February 7, 1948 in Dayton, Ohio, the son of the late Emerson and Irene Vesta Bowser.Donnie is survived by his wife of nearly 50 years, Deborah "Mabes"; sons, Donald E. Bowser, Michael Shane Bowser; granddaughters, MiKayla and Sareece Bowser.Donnie...
Rita Pietrantonio
Dec 23, 2017
Rita Pietrantonio, age 90, of Kettering, OH, passed away, Saturday, December 23, 2017. Rita was born in Pretoro, Italy on September 13, 1927 to the late Saverio & Nicola Borgonsoli. She was preceded in death by her husband, Antonio Pietrantonio; infant son, Antonio; siblings, Fr. Don Antonio, Cristina, Carmela, Maria, Assunta and Annina. Rita is survived by her son, Samuele...
Eileen E. Owens
Dec 22, 2017
Eileen E. "Butch" Owens, age 80 of Dayton, OH, passed away peacefully at home after a long illness on Friday evening, December 22, 2017. She was preceded in death by her parents: father, Frank Csaszar; mother, Viola Rushlow Csaszar; and her sisters: Jane Elzey and Anna May Jones. She is survived by her siblings: Rosella Staples, Joann Parker, Kathryn Johns,...
Willie Melvin Walker
Dec 22, 2017
Willie Melvin Walker, age 86 of Medway, passed away Friday, December 22, 2017 at Miami Valley Hospital. He was born November 8, 1931 in Peoria, Texas, the son of the late John Henry and Willie Mae Walker.Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by his son, Bill Walker; and 2 siblings.Willie is survived by his wife of 62...
Maxine Ward
Dec 22, 2017
Maxine Ward, age 89, of Fairborn passed away December 22, 2017. She was born June 6, 1928 in West Virginia to the late Mary and Pete Colaric. She was predeceased by her husbands, Glen Swiger and Frank Ward; 2 sons Richard and Glen Swiger. She is survived by her daughters Frances Green and Sharon Sautner; 6 grandchildren Marion Severs, Glen...
Mary Bruno
Dec 22, 2017
Mary Bruno, age 93 of Huber Heights, entered into eternal rest Friday, December 22, 2017. She was born September 23, 1924 in Blaine, Ohio to the late Paul and Elizabeth Hoholick. Mary was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Domenico Bruno, son, Vincent Bruno; two...
Dr. C Appleton
Dec 22, 2017
Dr. James C Appleton, passed away on Friday, December 22, 2017. Jim was born on April 7, 1922, at Fort Hamilton Hospital, Butler County, Ohio. He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Elizabeth M. Appleton. He is survived by children, Chris Appleton (Carolyn), Tom Appleton (Ellen), Marti Ernstoff (Dr. Jon), Cindy Soller, and William Appleton; and grandchildren, Craig...
Richard C. Kitchen
Dec 22, 2017
Richard Charles KitchenMay 18, 1958 – December 22, 2017RICHARD KITCHEN, 59, of Springboro Ohio passed away suddenly on December 22nddue to complications related to the flu. Rick was an avid runner and cyclist who alsoenjoyed tennis, fishing, swimming and family time. His passion for fishing began as achild during trips to the upper peninsula of Michigan with his father and...
Floyd O. Forgy Jr
Dec 22, 2017
It is with great sadness that the Forgy family announces the passing of Floyd Otis Forgy Jr "Joe" on December 22.Joe was born in Nashville, TN on May 22, 1927. He grew up in Lewisburg, Kentucky and spent most of his adult life in Dayton, Ohio.Joe worked at NCR and was a member of the Ohio National Guard U.S. Army...
Michael L. Cross
Dec 22, 2017
CROSS, Michael L., age 73 of Cedarville, formerly of Clarksburg, WV, passed away on December 22, 2017. He was born in Franklin, PA to the late Ernest and Virginia Cross. Michael graduated from Victory Joint High School in 1962. After graduating, Michael went on to enlist in the United States Air Force where he honorably served until 1967. After his...
Peter Pietrzak, Jr.
Dec 22, 2017
Peter Pietrzak, Jr., age 70 of Riverside, passed away Friday, December 22, 2017. He was born May 31, 1947 in Dayton, Ohio to the late Peter and Doris Pietrzak.Pete was a 1965 graduate of Patterson Co-op High School. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps during the Vietnam War. He retired from the printing industry after many years. He was...
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