Obituaries

Ronald L. Reid

Ronald L. Reid

Jan 18, 2017

Ronald L. Reid, 59, of Huber Heights, passed away January 18, 2017. Ronald was born in Dayton, Ohio on March 23, 1957 to the late Jack and Maralyn Reid. Ronald retired from the Montgomery County Coroners office after 27 years of service. In his free time he enjoyed woodworking, baseball cards, gardening and spending time with his family. In addition...

Kenneth H. Brewer

Kenneth H. Brewer

Jan 18, 2017

Kenneth H. Brewer, 77, of Bainbridge, passed away January 18, 2017. Kenneth was born in Baptist Fork, Kentucky on May 12, 1939 to the late Curt and Sarah Belle Brewer. Kenneth retired from General Motors after 30 years of service. He was a member of the United Steel Workers for many years. In his free time he enjoyed squirrel and...

Rosalyn T. Clark

Rosalyn T. Clark

Jan 18, 2017

Rosalyn Dorothy T. Clark, 94, of Centerville, passed away on January 18, 2017 at Elmcroft at Washington Township. She was born on December 25, 1922 to Gomer and Lois Thomas in Oak Hill, OH. Rosalyn was a housewife. She was married to John W. Clark for 30 years. Rosalyn and John lived in Kettering, Ohio. Rosalyn is survived by her...

Timothy Ryan Smith

Timothy Ryan Smith

Jan 17, 2017

Timothy Ryan Smith10/03/1979 to 01/17/2017Tim was born and raised in Xenia, Ohio. He passed away at age 37, at Hospice in Dayton, after losing a hard fought battle with cancer.His profession in life was as a carpet/tile craftsman, he was very proud of his work. He enjoyed NASCAR, listening to music and trying to beat his top scores with PS4...

Lionel C. Daley

Lionel C. Daley

Jan 17, 2017

Lionel Carl Daley died peacefully at his home on January 18, 2017 at Bethany Village in Centerville, Ohio. He was 88. Lionel was born August 30, 1928 in Dayton Ohio to Gayell Parish Daley and Frank J. Daley, who preceded him in death. Also preceding him in death were his four older sisters Dorothy, Frances, Velma, and Lillian, and his...

Beverly J. Strawbridge

Beverly J. Strawbridge

Jan 17, 2017

Beverly Strawbridge, age 64, of Washington Township, passed away on Jan. 17, 2017 at her home. She was born June 10, 1952 in Dayton, OH the daughter of John and Virginia Beck. Bev was preceded in death by her parents John Henry Beck Jr., Virginia Beck and sister Betty Kinzig, brother in-law Tommy Short.Bev is survived by her husband, of...

Delora Short

Delora Short

Jan 17, 2017

Delora Short, age 92 of Kettering, passed away on Tuesday, January 17, 2017 at Hospice of Dayton. She was born April 26, 1924 in Madison County, Kentucky, the daughter of the late Guy and Lily West.Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, William T. Short, Sr.; brothers, Charles, Earl and James West; sister, Margaret Woods;...

Josephine M. Roe

Josephine M. Roe

Jan 17, 2017

Josephine M. Roe, age 92 of Greenville, reunited with her husband, James Roe, Sr. on January 17, 2017. She was born October 4, 1924 in Hartshorne, OK to the late Dan and Gertrude Rigazzi.In addition to her husband and parents, Josephine was preceded in death by her son, Larry; sister, Mary Louise Hood; brothers, Leon and Jake Eldridge and William...

Joshua A. Clark

Joshua A. Clark

Jan 16, 2017

Joshua Adam Clark, was a beautiful soul, he was full of compassion for others, he had a heart of gold, he would help you out if you needed it; even if he didn't know you. Joshua was a son, brother, uncle, grandson, nephew, and a friend to many. He got lost along the way in life. Drugs became a NEED...

Barbara C. Cummings

Barbara C. Cummings

Jan 16, 2017

On January 16th 2017 Beloved Wife Mother Grandmother Sister, Barbara C. Cummings suddenly and unexpectedly passed away in her home. She was loved dearly by so many and will be greatly missed by all. She is survived by her Husband Mark Cummings of 20 years, Mother in law Bonnie Cummings, Sister Mary Jo Clutter, Brother Michael Clutter, Sons Jerry Hawthorne,...

John R. Dunham

John R. Dunham

Jan 16, 2017

John R. Dunham, age 96 of Dayton, reunited with his wife of 65 years, Kate on January 16, 2017. He was born January 22, 1920 in Arlington, GA to the late Willie and Mary (Hazley) Dunham. In addition to his wife and parents, John was preceded in death by infant son, Christopher B. Dunham; 1 sister and 2 brothers.He is...

Joseph Elton Downs Sr.

Joseph Elton Downs Sr.

Jan 16, 2017

Joseph E. Downs, 84, of Dayton, passed away on January 16, 2017 at Wood Glen Alzheimer's Community. Joe was born on October 4, 1932 to the late Merle and Elsie (Skapic) Downs in Dayton, Ohio. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Shirley (Barnhart) Downs, and sister, Colleen Ayers. Joe is survived by his...

George R. Mccann

George R. Mccann

Jan 16, 2017

George Robert McCann, aged 86, passed away Monday, January 16th, 2017, in Miamisburg, Ohio, surrounded by his wife and children. Born in Carlisle, Kentucky on October 4th, 1930, to George and Mary Elizabeth McCann, he was preceded in death by his sister Jean (McCann) Regan and his parents. He is survived by his beloved wife of 63 years, Norma, two...

Michael Lee Johnson

Michael Lee Johnson

Jan 16, 2017

Michael Lee Johnson, 75, Dayton, passed away January 16, 2017. Michael was born in Dayton, Ohio on February 23, 1941 to the late Howard and Mary Johnson. Michael was a proud member of the United States Navy during the Vietnam conflict. He was a proud union member as a welder and skilled tradesman. He retired from Chrysler. In addition to...

Shirlee D. Sharp

Shirlee D. Sharp

Jan 16, 2017

Shirlee D. Sharp, age 75, of Beavercreek, passed away Monday, January 16, 2017. She was born September 8, 1941 in London, KY the daughter of the late Russell and Mary Trivett.In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Patricia Cornett.Shirlee is survived by her loving husband Chuck; son, Chuck (Laura) Sharp Jr.; brothers, Bob (Debbie)...

Joan M. Kraft

Joan M. Kraft

Jan 15, 2017

Kraft, Joan M. on January 15, 2017 her Lord Jesus Christ elected to take her to heaven. Born February 1, 1929 in Canton, Ohio the daughter of the late Owen and Grace (Dourm) Able Sr. Joan was a graduate of Timpken High School, and a home maker. She was a long time member of Faircreek Church (Christian Tabernacle). Being handicapped...

Eric Howard Flynn

Eric Howard Flynn

Jan 15, 2017

Eric H. Flynn , 48, of Springboro, Ohio passed away on January 15, 2017. He was born on April 10, 1968, in San Angelo, Texas, to Robert and Patricia (Dessecker) Flynn. Eric is survived by his loving wife, Kimberly (Early) Flynn; daughter, Madison Shook; brother, Jason P (Erin) Flynn; mother-in-law, Rita Early; and numerous other family and friends. Eric was...

Ruth Ann Kurzawa

Ruth Ann Kurzawa

Jan 15, 2017

Ruth Ann Kurzawa, age 74 of Dayton, went to be with our Lord on Saturday, January 14, 2017. She was born May 14, 1942 in Hilham, Tennessee, the daughter of the late Coe and Minnie Garrett.Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by her brothers, Billy Joe and Keith Garrett; sister, Bunola Garrett.Ruth is survived by her husband,...

Charles "Jack" Coatney

Charles "Jack" Coatney

Jan 15, 2017

Charles J. Coatney, "Jack", age 88 of West Carrollton, passed away Sunday, January 15, 2017 at his home. He was born January 30, 1928 in Dayton, Ohio, the son of the late Harry and Hettie Coatney.Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by his brother, Harry Coatney, Jr.; and son-in-law, Rick Roark.Jack is survived by his daughters, Pam...

John Henry Schroeder

John Henry Schroeder

Jan 14, 2017

John "Hank" Henry Schroeder, 66, of Dayton, passed away as the result of a stroke on January 14, 2017. He was born on February 3, 1950 to the late Simon and Joan (Terwilliger) Schroeder in Dayton, OH. Hank served in the United States Navy on a submarine during the Vietnam War. Hank is survived by his loving wife of 43...

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