Obituaries
Edward Patrick Vocke Jr
Jun 23, 2016
Edward "Eddie" Patrick Vocke Jr, 66, of New Carlisle, OH passed away June 23, 2016 at his home. Ed was born March 5, 1950 in Dayton, Ohio and was retired from Dayton Daily News. He is survived by his wife, his soulmate, Barbara. Ed also left behind children, grandchildren and great grandchildren who will miss him dearly. Ed was a...
Doris Blanton
Jun 23, 2016
BLANTON, Doris, born October 18, 1966, passed away suddenly on Thursday, June 23, 2016. She lived, worked, raised her son, and worshipped in Fairborn. She is preceded in death by her parents, Ben Blanton and Jean Kiernan, as well as granddaughter, Bailey Blanton. She is survived by her son, Jordan Blanton (Ashley Myers); sister and brother-in-law, Debra and Bill Cook;...
Margaret A. Cole
Jun 23, 2016
Margaret A. Cole, 67, of New Carlisle, passed away June 23, 2016. Margaret was born in New Carlisle, Ohio on September 11, 1948 to the late Ralph and Hazel Holdeman. In her free time, she enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren. In addition to her parents, Margaret was preceded in death by her brother, Daniel Holdeman. She is survived by...
James Roberts
Jun 23, 2016
ROBERTS, James S., age 96 of Germantown. passed away Thursday June 23, 2016. He was born June 22, 1920, to the late William T. & Maude L. Roberts.He was a US Marine Corp. WWII Vet that served in Okinawa. He loved wood working and farming.James is preceded in death by his wife, Shirley J. Roberts and daughter Carolyn S. Downs.He...
Ines Mae Grant
Jun 23, 2016
Ines Mae Grant, age 99, of Kettering, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, June 23, 2016. She was born on August 19, 1916 in Greenville, OH to the late David & Pearl Kunkle. Ines was preceded in death by her husband, Calvin Grant; daughter, Cynthia Waymire. She was also preceded in death by her brother, Theodore and...
William D. Turner
Jun 23, 2016
William D. Turner "Bill", age 64 of Covington, passed away June 23, 2016. He was born July 6, 1951 in Owenton, KY to the late Norman and Agnes Turner. In addition to his parents, Bill was preceded in death by his significant other, Sharon Hicks; brother, Gary Turner and nephews, Wayne Turner and Jade Turner. He is survived by his...
Ralph J. Geisel Jr.
Jun 23, 2016
Ralph J. Geisel Jr., age 75, passed away Thursday, June 23, 2016 in Dayton, OH. Ralph was born in Dayton on July 11, 1940 to the late Ralph Geisel Sr. and June (Trubee) Geisel. Ralph is survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Mary Lou (Hartmeier) Geisel; children: Ralph III (Aggie), Teresa (Tom) Griffith, Steve (Lisa), and Crystal (Denny)...
Dana Michelle Jenkins
Jun 23, 2016
Dana Michelle Jenkins, 28, of Dayton, passed away June 23, 2016. Dana was born in Dayton, Ohio on October 21, 1987 to Gary and Deborah Jenkins. In her free time, she enjoyed cooking and spending time with her family. She is survived by her father, Gary Jenkins; mother, Deborah Jenkins; sisters, Tonya (Matt) Roberts, Jamie Jenkins; nieces, Brooke Roberts, Alyssa...
Phyllis Burks
Jun 23, 2016
Phyllis J. Burks, age 77 of Dayton, passed away June 23, 2016. She was born December 17, 1938 in Wilder, TN to the late Joseph and Ona Davis. In addition to her parents, Phyllis was preceded in death by her husband, Harold Burks; son, Michael Burks; and brothers: Tony and Terry Davis. Phyllis is survived by her daughters: Regina Scholz...
Winn C. Hamrick
Jun 22, 2016
Winn C. Hamrick, age 92 of Dayton, passed away peacefully on June 22, 2016. He was born in Tollesboro, KY to the late Lillian and Arthur Hamrick. Winn went on to serve in the United States Navy during WWII. He practiced law in Dayton for 65 years. He was an avid golfer and sportsman. He will be remembered for his...
David F. Klein
Jun 22, 2016
David F. Klein, age 81 of Dayton, passed away Wednesday, June 22, 2016 at Miami Valley Hospital. He was born December 14, 1934 in Dayton, Ohio, the son of the late Floyd and Edna Klein.David is survived by his loving wife of over 60 years, Lois; two daughters, Krista (Todd) and Kathie (Calvin); two grandchildren, Jamie and Joey; three great-grandchildren;...
Betty J. Boren
Jun 22, 2016
Betty J. (Hopkins) Boren, passed away on June 22, 2016 at her home in Dayton, Ohio. She was born on September 5, 1928 to Orin L. and Irma R. Hopkins in Kingston, Ohio. Betty was preceded in death by her husband Richard E. Boren, both of her parents, brother Clarence "Shorty" Hopkins, brother Robert "Bobbie" Hopkins, brother Anton "Keith" Hopkins,...
Myla J. Sparks
Jun 21, 2016
Myla J. Sparks, of Dayton, passed away June 21, 2016. Myla was born to Calen Sparks and Whitney Caudill. Myla will be laid to rest with her great grandfather, Charles E. Crouse.She is survived by her parents; and grandparents, Terry and Vicki Caudill, Penny and Gerald Linley.A private service will be held with the family.
David Arthur Martin
Jun 21, 2016
Our beautiful son, David Arthur Martin, passed away in the early morning hours of June 21, 2016, while at home in Mason, Ohio, at the age of 25. The oldest of eight in our family, he was born October 24, 1990, in Columbus, Ohio, surrounded by the love of his family. David was the oldest of 19 grandchildren on his...
Stanley Mitchem
Jun 21, 2016
MITCHEM, Stanley G., age 70 of Dayton, passed away Tuesday, June 21, 2016. He was born September 9, 1945 in Dayton, OH to the late Goldwin and Eloise Mitchem. In addition to his parents, Stanley was preceded in death by his sisters: Ellen Mae, Margaret, and Leona.Stanley is survived by his sons: Stanley, Donald, and William Mitchem; brother, Ronald (Juanita)...
Paul Harding Crosley
Jun 21, 2016
Paul H. Crosley passed away on June 21 at Hospice of Dayton. Paul was born to Ed and Estella (Fox) Crosley June 25, 1921 in Blanchester, Ohio. He married Laura Mae Green August 10, 1944 in Dayton, Ohio. He served in the Navy during World War II in both the Atlantic and Asian Pacific Campaigns. He served as a Dayton...
Eleanor Gilliam
Jun 21, 2016
Eleanor Gilliam, age 86 of Miamisburg, passed away peacefully on June 21, 2016. She was born in Harlan County, KY to the late Stella and James Honeycutt. She loved to spend her free time playing Bingo and spending time with her family. Eleanor was an avid gardener. She was a loving and caring mother, grandmother, and friend and will be...
Frank Rondinelli
Jun 20, 2016
Frank Rondinelli, age 80, passed away Monday, June 20, 2016. He was born February 12, 1936. He is preceded in death by his parents. Frank is survived by his brother, Marco Antonio Rondinelli; sister, Amelia Maria Delentine; friends, Kristy Hardin and Kim Ross, as well as numerous nieces, nephews, and friends. A visitation will be held from 4:00-5:00 pm on...
Paul Tuttle
Jun 20, 2016
Paul E. Tuttle, age 66 of Franklin, passed away Monday, June 20, 2016 at Ohio State University Medical Center. He was born March 20, 1950 in Knott, Kentucky the son of the late Sam and Lorna Tuttle. He is preceded in death by his brother, Steve Tuttle; grandson, Antonio; and granddaughter, Kourtney. Paul is survived by his loving wife of...
Bruce Bunn, Jr.
Jun 19, 2016
Bruce Victor Bunn, Jr., age 52, of Dayton, passed away Sunday, June 19, 2016. He was born January 1, 1964 in Dayton, Ohio, the son of Bruce and Louise Bunn. He is preceded in death by his brother, Glenn E. Bunn. In addition to his parents, Bruce is survived by his two daughters, Katie Marie and Amanda Bunn; son, Bruce...
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