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William "Bill" George Vavul
Oct 19, 2023
William "Bill" George Vavul, 97, of Dayton, OH, passed away on October 19, 2023. He was born on July 12, 1926, in Chicago, IL. Bill was outgoing and charismatic. He had a great sense of humor and loved a good joke; he had one for every occasion. He also loved to entertain kids and was well-known and well-loved for his...
Elwood Young, Jr.
Oct 18, 2023
Elwood Young, Jr. (86) passed away on Oct. 18th 2023. He was born on January 3rd to Ida Mae and Alton Young. He grew up in Kentucky. Dad was an avid outdoors man and enjoyed hunting and fishing. In his younger days he liked taking hunting trips to Colorado with friends and family, as well as going 4 wheeling with...
Levern Christian
Oct 18, 2023
LeVern "Lee" Christian, age 81, of Trotwood, passed away October 18, 2023. He was born December 11, 1941 in Knox County, KY to the late Adam and Mary Christian. In addition to his parents, Lee was preceded in death by his son, Ricky Lee Christian; daughter, Barbara Ann Christian; brothers and sisters: Charles Christian, Leroy Christian, Effie Howard, Della Queen,...
Clara Mae Tighe
Oct 18, 2023
Clara Mae Tighe, affectionately known as Sally, passed away at Hospice of Dayton on October 18, 2023, surrounded by her devoted family. She was 96, and was born on June 08, 1927, in Makanda, IL. Clara worked at Fanny Farmers Chocolate Factory and Norstat, in Norwalk, OH and retired in 1989. She enjoyed camping, Polar Bears and being a part...
L. Robert Flais
Oct 18, 2023
L. Robert "Bob" Flais was born in Oakmont, PA in 1931 to Louis and Rose Flais. He graduated from Oakmont High School in 1949, and earned a B.S. in Chemical Engineering from Carnegie Mellon University. He earned an M.B.A. from Akron University in 1974. After college, Bob served as a Naval officer on the U.S.S. Canberra. While in the Navy...
Kate Snodgrass
Oct 18, 2023
Kate Snodgrass, age 71 of Washington Township, passed away Wednesday, October 18, 2023. She was born February 28, 1952 in Berea, Ohio to the late Dick and Peggy Miller. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her brother, Tom Miller.Kate is survived by her son, Bill (Cassie) Snodgrass; five siblings, Mary Ann (Don) Sens, Martha (Dick)...
Robert Nelson Roth Jr.
Oct 18, 2023
Robert Nelson Roth Jr., lovingly known as "Bob", passed away on October 18, 2023. He was born on August 21, 1937 to the late Elsie and Robert Roth Sr.He was very passionate about music, and he played the saxophone and clarinet. He was also an artistic woodworker and enjoyed repairing antiques. Bob also made many treasures for his family and...
Charles Edward Browder
Oct 18, 2023
Charles Edward Browder, age 32 of Dayton, passed away Wednesday, October 18, 2023. He was born July 3, 1991 in Manchester, Kentucky. If you knew Charles well or barely at all, he always laughed and loved telling jokes. Charles loved being around family, playing video games, and watching movies in his free time. Charles is survived by his parents, Tonya...
Aubrey Joelle Gelhot
Oct 17, 2023
Aubrey Joelle Gelhot passed peacefully in the arms of her loving parents on Tuesday, October 17, 2023, at the age of two. She passed away on the anniversary of her grandfather's, Elmer Little Sr., death and he welcomed her into heaven along side her brother, Adonis Daniel Gelhot. Left to cherish her memory are her parents, Daniel Gelhot & Chelsey...
Susan Eklund-Leen Ph.D
Oct 17, 2023
Susan Jane Eklund-Leen, M.Ed., Ph.D., age, 69, of Kettering, Ohio passed away at home on October 17, 2023. She and twin sister, Sara Janet, were born in Garrettsville, Ohio on November 25, 1953 to the late John and M. Jane (Witherstay) Eklund. In addition to her parents, Susan is preceded in death by her beloved and cherished husband, Edward O....
John Vernon Martin
Oct 17, 2023
John Vernon Martin passed away at his home in Dayton, Ohio on October 17, 2023 at 8:15 am from stage 4 lung cancer. John was 77 years old at the time of his passing. Preceding John in death were his parents: Mary Jane Martin (Young) and Woodrow Clyde Martin; brother, James C. Martin; sister, Helen Gilbert; nephew, Richard A. Gilbert;...
Diane Gibson
Oct 17, 2023
Diane Gibson, age 71 of Centerville, OH, passed away Tuesday, October 17, 2023. She was born in Dayton, Ohio the daughter of Joseph and Ruby Palmer. She attended Roosevelt High School and graduated class of 1970. Diane worked for over 20 years for General Motors as an Assembly Worker. God and Family were the two biggest things in Diane's life....
Gregory Alan Enyart
Oct 17, 2023
Gregory Alan Enyart, age 73, passed away on October 17, 2023.He is survived by his wife, Julie (Mayl); daughters: Shannon (Jeff) Holland and Fallon (Jody) Enyart; sons:Taylor and Joey; grandchildren: Ula, Thomas, Jaylynn, and Waylynn.Greg retired from General Motors after 33 years of service. He was a Vietnam Veteran who proudly served his country. Greg was awarded a purple heart...
Lloyd Click
Oct 17, 2023
Lloyd Click, age 93, of Trotwood, passed away October 17, 2023. He was born August 6, 1930 in Jackson County, KY to the late Charles and Flora Click. In addition to his parents, Lloyd was preceded in death by his wife, Virgie Click; son, Craig Click; brothers: Calvin and Glyndon and sisters: Mable, Edith and Geraldine.Lloyd is survived by his...
Billie Ruth Williams
Oct 17, 2023
Billie Ruth Williams, age 73, of Dayton, went home to be with her Lord & Savior on October 17, 2023. She was born on May 21, 1950 to the late Henry and Nina Pugh.Billie was a warrior for God. She was very active at her church, First Church of the Open Bible, at which she had been a member since...
Joyce May Belcher White
Oct 16, 2023
Joyce May Belcher White went home to be with the Lord on October 16, 2023, at the age of 90. Born in Jenson, Kentucky, on May 4, 1933, Joy served the Lord gladly all her life. She married Robert "Bob" Belcher and worked faithfully alongside him as he pastored Avondale Baptist Church in Dayton, OH, Calvary Baptist Church in Wharton,...
Teresa Ellen Johnson
Oct 16, 2023
Teresa Ellen Johnson, age 70, of Kettering, passed October 16, 2023. She was born September 26, 1953, in Dayton, Ohio to the late Nikola Tesla and Mary Ellen (Brunett) Johnson. Teresa was a graduate from Beavercreek High School, class of 1972 and RETS Tech graduate of computers. Teresa loved her road trips and dinners with her sisters and friends, whom...
Florence Mae Mobley
Oct 16, 2023
Florence M. Mobley quietly took her last breath at her residence on October 16, 2023, under the care of Pro Medica Hospice Care. She was preceded in death by her parents, Harold L. Speaks and Jeri Lena Speaks, as well as her brother Roland F. ThomasFlorence Mae Mobley was born on April 21, 1940, in Dayton, Ohio. There she obtained...
Richard Lee Risner
Oct 16, 2023
Richard Lee Risner, age 75, of Beavercreek, passed away on October 16, 2023, at his residence with his loving family by his side. He was born in Crawfordsville, Indiana, on September 24, 1948, the son of the late Harden "Jr." and Mary "Louise" Risner. He is survived by his beloved wife of 56 years, Marjorie "Marge" Risner; daughter, Crystal (Patrick)...
Tamara Ann Heffron
Oct 16, 2023
Tamara Ann Heffron, age 63, of Kettering passed away peacefully on October 16, 2023. She was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on August 18, 1960 to John and Marylou Flohr. Tamara is preceded in death by her father, John; brother-in-law, David Robeson and mother-in-law, Carol Heffron.Tamara is survived by her son, Tyler Heffron; siblings, John (Linda) Flohr Jr., Kimberly (Alan) Schroeder,...
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