Obituaries
Ector F. Devilbiss, Jr
Mar 16, 2017
DeVilbiss, Ector F. Jr. "Junior", 89, lifelong resident of Brookville, passed away March 16, 2017. He was born March 29, 1927. He was a Navy Veteran and was retired from Phillips Industries after 38 years. Junior is survived by his wife of 69 years, Wanda; sons, Rick and wife Marcia DeVilbiss, Gary and wife Michelle DeVilbiss; Tonya DeVilbiss grandchildren, Eric,...
Eldon Lewis
Mar 16, 2017
Eldon Lewis, age 86, of Miamisburg, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, March 16, 2017. Eldon was born at home in Floress, KY on December 3, 1930 to the late Martin & Nannie Clara (Elam) Lewis and was raised by his grandparents, James Robert & Flora (Lemaster) Elam. He was stationed in Japan during the Korean War...
Cletus J. Gnau
Mar 16, 2017
Cletus J. Gnau, "Clete" age 70 of Huber Heights, passed away Thursday, March 16, 2017 at Hospice of Dayton. He was born December 7, 1946 in Dayton, Ohio, the son of the late Paul and Kathryn Gnau.Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Sandra Gnau; and brother, Larry Gnau.Clete is survived by his daughters, Melissa...
Larry D. Williams
Mar 16, 2017
Larry D. Williams, 76, of Xenia, passed away March 16, 2017 at Kettering Hospital after a two month battle. He was born December 25, 1940 in McDermott, Ohio.Larry served our country before and during the Vietnam War. He was listed as a Green Beret in the Special Forces. During his services he received several medals.He leaves behind his loving wife...
Karen Sue Bach
Mar 15, 2017
Karen Sue Bach, "Ace", 68, of Kettering, passed away March 15, 2017. She was born September 18, 1948 in Dayton, Ohio to the late Arthur and Mildred (Annabele) Fricke.Karen is survived by her sons and daughters-in-law: Mike and Debbie Breisch and Steve and Brittaney Breisch. She is also survived by her grandchildren: Jessica, Donna, Michael, Sheridan, Hannah, Noelle; and her...
Merry Kay Schreadley
Mar 15, 2017
Merry Kay (Lorton) Schreadley Kay began a new journey in her life on March 15, 2017. She passed quietly while residing at Oak Creek Terrace. Kay was born in Union City, Indiana on July 20, 1941 to Calvin and Wanda (Wasson) Lorton. Kay graduated from Colonel White High School in 1959 and was employed by Dayton Power and Light for...
Alice M. Gross
Mar 15, 2017
Gross, Alice M., 85, of Franklin, was called home on March 15, 2017. She was born February 22, 1932 in Altro, KY to the late Whick and Reva Deaton. Alice was preceded in death by her loving husband of 49 years, Samie Gross, sisters, Oma Shaw, Opal Turner, Vena Turner, Glenna Turner, Malta Raleigh, brothers, Charles (Chad) Deaton, Allie (Buster)...
Betty Jo Ford
Mar 15, 2017
Betty Jo Ford, age 79 of Vandalia, OH passed away Wednesday, March 15, 2017 at home surrounded by her family. She was born October 25, 1937 in Overton County, Tennessee, the daughter of the late Virgil and Birtha Randolph.Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by her son, Mike Ford; brother, Raymond Randolph; sisters, Helen Randolph, Lois Foister.Betty...
Ray Wayne Hisel
Mar 15, 2017
Ray Wayne Hisel, age 80 of Beavercreek, passed away peacefully on March 15, 2017. He was born in Estill County, KY to the late Susie and Santford Hisel. Ray was an avid hunter and fisherman and enjoyed spending time with his family, friends, and loyal canine companion, Lil' Annie. Ray retired from Dayton Walthers after many years of loyal service...
Pamela A. Weese
Mar 15, 2017
Pamela A. (Hollis) Weese, 53, of Riverside, passed away March 15, 2017. Pamela was born in Okinawa, Japan on May 10, 1963 to Raymond and Sayoko Hollis. Pamela was preceded in death by her father, Ray Hollis and her grandparents. She is survived by her loving husband of 26 years, Thomas C. Weese; mother, Sayoko Hollis; son, Grant (Bree); daughter,...
Lee Dion Van Winkle
Mar 14, 2017
Lee Dion Van Winkle, 25, of New Paris, OH went to heaven on Tuesday, March 14, 2017. Lee was the son of Heath and Amy (Tucker) Van Winkle. Lee was one of the biggest car enthusiasts you would ever meet and was a member of the Richmond Rods and Ricers Club. He was an amazing artist who had a great...
Claude Nelson Kendrick
Mar 14, 2017
Claude Nelson Kendrick, age 89 of Dayton, passed away March 14, 2017. He was born December 22, 1927 in Eclectic, Alabama to the late Lewis and Elvenie Kendrick. In addition to his parents, Claude was preceded in death by his daughter, Veverline Davis.Claude is survived by his children: Calvin Kendrick, Jackie Bailey, Theresa Kendrick and Sherry Ann Iman; 9 grandchildren;...
Richard B. Marlow
Mar 14, 2017
Richard B. Marlow, 76, of Tipp City, Ohio passed away on Tuesday, March 14, 2017 at Genesis Health Center, Troy, Ohio. He was born in Troy, OH, on May 1, 1940 to Delmar and Mary (Carrity) Marlow. Richard was married to Sherril (Nies) Marlow on February 14, 1995 in Tipp City.Richard was a graduate of Miami East High School in...
George E. Cuvar, Sr.
Mar 14, 2017
George E. Cuvar, 76, of Dayton, passed away on March 14, 2017 at Kettering Memorial Hospital. He was born on February 5, 1941 to the late George and Helen (Kraft) Cuvar in Madison, IL. George worked as a National Technical Support Specialist at NCR for 40 years. On November 7, 1964, he married Mary Fran (Brakeville) Cuvar. George and Fran...
Frances M. Simmons
Mar 14, 2017
Frances M. Simmons, age 91, of New Lebanon, OH passed away on Tuesday, March 14, 2017. She was born October 4, 1925 in Dayton, Ohio, the daughter of the late John and Nellie Grant.Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband of 78 years, Ted Simmons Sr. and daughter, Karen Brooks.Frances is survived by her...
Robert Joseph Papajcik
Mar 14, 2017
Robert Joseph Papajcik passed away on March 14. He was born on May 3, 1941, in Lorain, Ohio. He is survived by his wife, Lois Jeannette Marshall Papajcik, of 52 years, daughters, Catherine Biron, Karen Izdepski and husband Gregg, and Judy Lehman and husband Jeff, five grandchildren, Brent, Jessi and Alec Wyatt and Lindsay and Ryan Lehman, his sister, Carole...
Roy N. Ashbrook
Mar 13, 2017
Roy N. Ashbrook, age 63, of Miamisburg passed away on March 13, 2017. Roy was born in Dayton on July 3, 1953 to the late Forrest & Bertha Ashbrook. He is survived by his children, Marcy Murray, Dustin Ashbrook, Dana Ashbrook and Danielle Ashbrook; grandchildren, Abigail, Kendall, Jacobi, Jace and Emery; sister, Frankie; brother, Billy (Mary); cousins, Debbie, Tammy, Todd,...
Mildred Phillips
Mar 13, 2017
PHILLIPS, Mildred D., age 82, of Dayton, went home to be with the Lord on March 13, 2017 at her home. She was born on July 12, 1934 in Caryville, TN, the daughter of the late Thomas and Nellie Lay. In addition to her parents, Mildred is preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, Harry Phillips; siblings, Maude...
Irene B. Hurst
Mar 13, 2017
Irene B. Hurst, age 85, of Dayton, OH passed away March 13, 2017. She was born February 12, 1932 in Jackson, KY to Malcolm and Effie Barrett. She was preceded in death by her parents; and three brothers: Claude, Lloyd and Bobby Barrett.Irene is survived by her husband of 64 years, Joseph L. Hurst; daughter, Debra L. Hurst; son and...
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