Obituaries
Mona Scharff
Dec 1, 2017
Mona Evelyn Creer Scharff, beloved mother, grandmother, wife and friend, died peacefully in her sleep November 28, 2017 in Dayton, Ohio at age 96, of complications from Alzheimer's disease.Mona lived in Louisville, Kentucky for most of her adult life, arriving there in 1956 at age 35 with her husband, Dr. Tom Scharff, and their first three children, Thomas W. (8),...
Donald W. Shaw
Nov 30, 2017
Donald W. Shaw, 85, of Xenia, passed away November 30, 2017. Donald was born in Georgetown, Ohio on June 7, 1932 to the late John and Esther Shaw. Donald graduated from Georgetown High School and the Ohio State University with a major in music and was an ROTC member. He obtained a CPCU accreditation and was a class instructor. He...
Charlie Tucker
Nov 30, 2017
Charlie Tucker, age 72, of Harrison Township, passed away on November 30, 2017. Charlie was born in Bracken County, KY to the late Lorraine and Charlie Tucker. Charlie worked as a Carpenter and enjoyed gardening in his free time. He loved to spend time outdoors and with his family. Charlie was a caring and compassionate husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and...
Vera Marie Zink
Nov 30, 2017
ZINK, Vera Marie, 91, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 30, 2017. Vera was a former member of St. Helen's Parish in Riverside and Ascension Parish in Kettering.Vera worked as a bookkeeper at Pratt Whitney and later retired from the Peter Kuntz Company. However, her passion was her love for and dedication to her family. She faithfully remembered birthdays and...
Julie E. Rose
Nov 30, 2017
Julie E. Rose, age 57 of Washington Township, passed away Thursday, November 30, 2017 at Pristine of Centerville. She was born September 6, 1960 in Dayton, Ohio to Larry E. and Mary D. (Shipley) Rose. Julie's greatest passion was her nieces and nephews. She loved to vacation in Florida with her family and camping with her Aunt Mary and Uncle...
Winifred Anne Vaughn
Nov 29, 2017
Winifred Anne Vaughn (1935-2017)Vaughn, Winifred Anne, "Winnie," 82, of Kettering, died November 29, 2017 at Miami Valley Hospital. She was born in Rochester, NY on October 8, 1935 to parents Fred and Laura Agnes (St. Clair) Dean. Winnie graduated from Allegheny College and worked as an elementary school teacher for many years in the Kettering and Oakwood districts. Winnie is...
Paul D. Sapienza
Nov 29, 2017
Sapienza, Paul D., 77, of Kettering, passed away November 29, 2017. He was born April 24, 1940 in Astoria, New York to the late Philip Peter and Josephine Rose (Riccardella) Sapienza. Paul was a proud Veteran of the US Marine Corps. He retired from NCR after more than 30 years. He belonged to the American Legion Post 707 and the...
Gerald E. Paul
Nov 29, 2017
Gerald "Jerry" Eugene Paul, 82 passed away surrounded by his loving family in the comfort of his home in Dayton, OH, on Wednesday, November 29, 2017. Jerry is survived by his son, Slate (Victoria) Paul and granddaughter, Kayle Paul and fiancรฉ Josey Finley; sisters, Sandy (Ed) Jenkins and Linda Brown; sister-in-law, Charlene (JC) Williams; along with numerous loving nieces and...
Rose Marie Davis
Nov 29, 2017
Rose Marie Davis, age 78 of Dayton, passed away Wednesday, November 29, 2017 at Hospice of Dayton. She was born April 13, 1939 in Dayton, Ohio to the late Theron "Jack" and Marie Bowers.In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, Walt Staup; second husband Jack Davis, sons, Stanley Staup and Steven Bowers; grandson,...
Saundra J. Black
Nov 28, 2017
Saundra Jean Black, age 78, passed away Tuesday, November 28, 2017. Saundra was born on December 16, 1938 to the late Willard and Marianna (Munson) Hawk in Indianapolis, IN. She graduated from Bellbrook High School in 1956. Saundra worked for Pension & Group for over 25 years, and then Hank Steinecker D.O. She enjoyed knitting, sewing and had an extensive...
Gaynell E. Coon
Nov 28, 2017
Gaynell Coon, 74, passed away on Tuesday, November 28, 2017 in Kettering, Ohio. Gaynell was born on October 25, 1943 in Buckhorn, Kentucky.Gaynell is preceded in death by her Parents Roy and Reva Turner, Husband of 10 years Gerald Coon and Brother, Walker Eversole.She is survived by her Devoted Daughter, Gina Hall, Loving Brother, Douglas R. and Cindy Turner. Their...
Joyce Mae Moran (Walton)
Nov 28, 2017
Moran, Joyce Mae (Walton), age 82, of Centerville, Ohio went to her heavenly home to be with her precious Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on November 28, 2017. Joyce was born on November 11, 1935 in Dayton, Ohio to Adison and Mayme (Coleman) Walton. She graduated from Parker High School in 1953. Joyce was a private piano and organ teacher...
Sandra Lee Montgomery
Nov 28, 2017
Montgomery, Sandra L., "Sandy", 76, of Miamisburg, passed away on November 28, 2017. She was born October 8, 1941 in Sabina, Ohio to the late Roy Glen and Nancy Maye (Anderson) Arrasmith. Sandy was the youngest of seven children all preceding her in death; Pauline, Phyllis, Alberta, James, June and Marcella. She grew up with humble roots, her father a...
William S. Thiede
Nov 28, 2017
On Tuesday November 28, 2017, William S. "Scott" Thiede, father, son, brother, and partner passed away at the age of 57. Scott will be forever remembered by his partner & best friend Donna Thiede; their precious children Maria, David, and Bruce; his treasured grandson Daryl; his beloved parents Steve and Julie Thiede; and his wonderful siblings Joe, Stephanie, and Jessica....
Delsie Marie Walters
Nov 28, 2017
Delsie Marie Walters, age 98 of Huber Heights, reunited with her husband, Frederick A. Walters on November 28, 2017. She was born on June 23, 1919 in Keyser, West Virginia to the late George and Nancy (Anderson) Foster. In addition to her husband and parents, Delsie was preceded in death by her sister, Esther Julien; brother, Troxell Foster and son-in-law,...
Vernon Edward Ritter
Nov 27, 2017
Vernon E. Ritter, age 81, of Kettering, passed away on Monday, November 27, 2017.Vernon was born in Lockington, Ohio on May 28, 1936 to the late Edward A. & Stella May Ritter.Vernon retired from WPAFB after 47 years of civilian service. He loved music, especially jazz and blues, photography, spending time with his wife, going to concerts with his daughter,...
Anthony James Taylor
Nov 27, 2017
Tony Taylor, age 50 of Dayton, OH passed away Monday, November 27, 2017. He was born February 24, 1967 in Dayton, Ohio to Woodrow "Bud" Taylor and Judith Riepenhoff. Tony married Candice Manfroy on March 9, 2001 in Gatlinburg, Tennessee.Tony graduated from Northmont High School and the Ohio State University with a Bachelor's Degree in Business. He proudly served his...
Christina Virginia Brewer
Nov 27, 2017
Christina "Chrissy" Virginia Brewer, age 40 of Dayton, passed away suddenly on November 27, 2017. She was born in Dayton to parents, James Brewer and Candy James. Chrissy enjoyed art, particularly oil painting. She enjoyed spending time outdoors and had a passion for dogs. Chrissy was a caring and kind woman and will be greatly missed by all who loved...
Diana Lynn Martin
Nov 27, 2017
Diana Lynn Martin of Tipp City, Ohio passed away at 12 noon on November 27, 2017, at her home surrounded by her family. She struggled with ALS the past two and half years. Diana was an active member of the ALS Association, Southern Ohio Chapter. Born May 30, 1947 in Springfield, Ohio, she graduated from Springfield North High School, class...
Lawrence Faulkner
Nov 27, 2017
Lawrence Faulkner, age 86, of Xenia, passed away Monday, November 27, 2017 at Harmony Nursing Home in Xenia. He was born October 16, 1931 in Woodbine, KY, the son of Walter and Dixie (Osborne) Faulkner. He was a meat cutter at Kroger and retired after more than 20 years of service. Along with his parents he was preceded in death...
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