Obituaries
Tom D. Johnson
Jun 29, 2017
Johnson, Thomas D. age 67, died Thursday, June 29, 2017. Thomas was preceded in death by his mother, Helen Johnson; his father, Homer Johnson Sr; sisters, Lenah Mae Vowell and Christine P. Fickes; brothers, Homer Johnson Jr. and Kenneth V. Johnson.He is survived by his wife, Marilyn of Riverside; three daughters, Angela, Tommie-Lynn and Jacki; sons-in-law, Zerrick and Jack.A loving...
Doris Lillian Cotterman
Jun 29, 2017
Cotterman, Doris Lillian, 92, of Dayton, Ohio was called home to be with the Lord on June 29, 2017. Doris was born on December 24, 1924 in Dayton, Ohio to the late Fredoline and Lillian (Dawson) Miller. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband of 71 years, Howard J. Cotterman. Doris is survived by...
Edna Louise Burton
Jun 29, 2017
Edna Louise Burton, age 69 of Dayton, passed away Thursday, June 29, 2017 at Kettering Medical Center. She was born July 28, 1947 in Dayton, Ohio the daughter of Warren and Beatrice Walls.She is preceded in death by her husband, Phill Burton; father, Warren Walls; sister, Vickie Thomas; infant brother, Daniel Walls.Edna is survived by her three sons, Denny (Tracie)...
Dean Antonio Van Leer
Jun 29, 2017
Dean Antonio Van Leer, age 54 of Trotwood, passed away Thursday, June 29, 2017 at the Dayton V.A. Medical Center. He was born August 6, 1962 in Cleveland, Ohio, the son of Wayne and Janice Van Leer.He is preceded in death by his father, Wayne A. Van Leer; sister, Kimberly R. Van Leer.Dean is survived by his wife of 25...
Robert E. Kilby
Jun 29, 2017
Kilby, Robert E., age 57, of Dayton, departed this life on June 29, 2017. He was a Sinclair graduate who studied recreation and physical education. Robert worked in central distribution at Miami Valley Hospital for several years. He was a vendor and a longtime fan of the Cincinnati Bengals. He is met in heaven by his parents, Wilson and Carmen...
Robert W. Michel, Jr.
Jun 29, 2017
Michel, Robert W. Jr., "Bob", 94, passed away June 29, 2017 after a brief illness. He is survived by his two daughters, Christy Michel Mullin and Linda Michel (Tom Wotocek). Bob is also survived by his sister-in-law, Marilyn Yochem; two nieces, Jan Taylor and Carol Collin, and other family and friends. He was preceded in death by his loving wife,...
Frederico Ventura
Jun 29, 2017
Frederico "Fred" Ventura, age 65 of Enon, OH went home to be with the Lord, Thursday, June 29, 2017 at his residence with family present. He was born October 29, 1951 in San Diego, California, the son of Frank and Aida (Moreno) Ventura. he married Nanci Berrie on October 18, 1997 in Warner Robins, GA. Fred retired from the United...
Sally Sparks
Jun 29, 2017
Sally Sparks, age 86, of Germantown, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, June 29, 2017. Sally was born in Wolfcoal, KY on March 22, 1931 to the late Alex & Nannie Turner. She was preceded in death by her husband of 35 years, Charles Sparks; brothers, Arch, Sam, Logan, Jessie, Wilson and T.J. Turner; sisters, Susan and...
Patricia Ann Hamm
Jun 28, 2017
Patricia Ann Hamm, age 63 of Dayton, OH, passed away Wednesday, June 28, 2017 at her home. She was born December 7, 1953 in Knoxville, Tennessee, the daughter of Ray and Nellie (Hall) Faulkner. She married Charles Hamm on September 15, 1984 in Dayton, OH.Pat loved life and enjoyed going to the casinos. She loved camping and boating with her...
Doris F. Lankford
Jun 28, 2017
Doris F. Lankford, 82, of Fairborn, went to join her husband on June 28, 2017. Doris was born in Jasper, Alabama on April 7, 1935 to the late AW and Lilus Burleson. In her free time she enjoyed spending time with her family. In addition to her parents, Doris was preceded in death by her loving husband of 63 years,...
Charlene C. Johnston
Jun 28, 2017
Charlene Johnston, age 74 of Kettering, Ohio, went home to be with the Lord on June 28, 2017 at University of Cincinnati Hospital. She slipped into eternity with her husband of 57 years, Reverend Robert W. Johnston Sr. by her side.She was born at Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton, Ohio on August 6, 1942 to the late Ethridge and Georgia...
Howard L. Imboden, Ii
Jun 28, 2017
Howard L. Imboden, 80, of Dayton, passed away June 28, 2017. Howard was born in Dayton, Ohio on January 22, 1937 to the late Howard and Esther Imboden. Howard was a dentist in Kettering for 35 years. He was a proud veteran of the United States Army during the Vietnam War. He had a lifelong love of the outdoors and...
Eula Mae Jackson
Jun 28, 2017
Eula Mae Jackson, age 97 of Dayton, passed away Wednesday, June 28, 2017. She was born January 11, 1920 in Waycross, Georgia. Eula is survived by her husband of 71 years, Dr. Robert N. Jackson; daughters, Delores R. (Vivan) Mackey of San Antonio, TX, RoSharon E. Molden; sons, Joseph W. (Alma) Jackson of Mobile, AL, Robert N. (Carla) Jackson III;...
James Watson
Jun 28, 2017
James "Mike" Watson, age 65 of Dayton, passed away Wednesday, June 28, 2017. He was born July 10, 1951 in Washington Court House, Ohio to the late Leo and Pauline Watson. Mike, known as "Mighty Mouse" dedicated over 30 years to his community as a firefighter and paramedic. He retired from the Dayton Fire Department in 2003. Prior to Dayton,...
Michael J. Brennan, Sr
Jun 28, 2017
Brennan, Michael J. Sr., 68, of Farmersville, passed away suddenly on June 28, 2017. Mike retired in 2006 from GM/Moraine after 37 years of service. He loved puttering around his barn, working on cars, playing cards and taking care of his family. Mike was known as the family handyman. He was "a grizzly bear on the outside and a teddy...
Mary E. Blessing
Jun 27, 2017
Blessing, Mary E.Age 75 of Dayton, Ohio (formerly of North Vernon, Indiana and Greensburg, Kentucky) passed away peacefully at Hospice of Dayton on June 27, 2017.She was a graduate of Stivers High School Class of 1960.Mary worked various jobs throughout her life; Bakery, switchboard operator, in home sales, (tupperware, Sarah Coventry, etc).She attended services at Way of the Cross in...
Robert E. Henderson
Jun 27, 2017
Robert Earl Henderson, age 77, of Beavercreek, OH, left this world to be with the Lord following complications from Dementia/Alzheimers at 5:55AM on Tuesday June 27, 2017.Robert (Bob), was born to Earl and Flossie Henderson July 12, 1939, in Alton, IL.After receiving his BS and MS in Mechanical Engineering, he had a long and distinguished career working in the Aerospace...
Warren Lee Penick
Jun 27, 2017
Warren "Uncle Warren" Penick, 82, of Dayton, passed away June 27, 2017. Warren was born in Dayton, Ohio on November 25, 1934 to the late Russell and Grace Penick. Warren retired from the City of Dayton after several years of service. He was a proud member of the 4H Club and enjoyed breeding and showing rabbits. He also was a...
Leonard E. Walker
Jun 27, 2017
Leonard Walker, 71, of Trotwood, OH left this life on Tuesday, June 27, 2017.He is preceded in death by his parents, Leonard and Lucinda Walker Sr.; son, Todd A. Walker.Leonard is survived by his wife of 52 years, Carolyn Walker; children, Michell and Leonard Jr.; grandchildren, Anthony, Laketa, Zandre (who he raised as his own son), Octavia, Raylee, Zier and...
Joe Hill Iii
Jun 27, 2017
Joe Hill III, age 45 of Dayton, passed away Tuesday, June 27, 2017 at Hospice of Dayton. He was born January 23, 1972 in Dayton, Ohio, the son of Joe and Eva L. Hill.He is preceded in death by his father, Joe Hill, Jr..Joe is survived by his son, Joe Hill, IV; mother, Eva L. Hill; sister, Leesa Johnson; and...
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