Obituaries
Anna Priefer
Nov 6, 2026
Anna Priefer (Smith), age 76, of Trotwood, Ohio, passed away on Friday, November 6, 2026.
A 1969 graduate of Trotwood High School, Anna spent much of her life caring for others, both personally and professionally. She had a passion for cooking and found great joy in feeding anyone and everyone she could. Whether preparing meals for family, friends, or others in...
Cheryl Lynn Burton
Nov 5, 2026
Cheryl Lynn Burton, age 71, of Beavercreek (formerly of Hillsboro, OH), passed away November 5, 2026. Cheryl was born in Dayton, Ohio on October 2, 1955 to the late Virgil and Violet Angus.
Cheryl was preceded in death by her parents; husband of 50 years, Mark Burton; as well as her brothers, Robert and Daniel Angus.
She is survived by sons, Jeremy...
Elizabeth Ann Miller
Nov 5, 2026
Elizabeth Ann Miller, age 79, of Jamestown, Ohio, passed away on November 5, 2026.
Elizabeth was a loving, caring, and family-oriented woman whose greatest joy in life was her family. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and aunt. Her family was the center of her world, and the love she gave will continue to live on through the...
Rebecca Margaret Russell
Nov 5, 2026
Rebecca Margaret Russell, age 86, of Fairborn, Ohio, entered into the presence of her Savior on Thursday, November 5, 2026.
She was born on April 27, 1940, in Chattaroy, West Virginia, to Earl Lee and Queenie (Justice) Robertson. Raised as the eldest daughter among nine children in a hardworking coal-mining family, Rebecca discovered her calling early in life. She was a...
Nancy Ann Fay
Nov 4, 2026
Nancy Ann Fay, age 85, of Miamisburg, born on March 19, 1941 to the late Edwin and Adele Fay, in Rochester; New York, went peacefully home to her Lord and Savior Jesus, on Wednesday, November 4, 2026, surrounded by family.
Nancy had a strong faith and lived to serve others, using her gifts and talents to offer hope to those around...
Kenneth L. Nickell
Nov 4, 2026
On November 4, 2026, this world lost a brilliant soul. Kenneth (Ken) L Nickell, 83, of Xenia OH, departed this earth surrounded by love and loved ones. He was a husband, father, grandfather, son and brother. He joined his mother Lena and father Arnold Nickell, as well as his brothers Jimmie and Arnold. He is survived by his wife, Jennifer,...
Mattie "Bobbie" J. Siler
Nov 4, 2026
Mattie Siler, lovingly known as Granny, Nan, or Nanny to her family and Bobbie to her friends, passed away on November 4th, 2026 at the age of 92, leaving behind a legacy of love, strength, and selflessness.
Born in the mountains of West Virginia, Mattie eventually made her home in Dayton, Ohio, where she built a life centered around family. She...
Pamela Joy Effler
Nov 4, 2026
Pamela Joy Effler, lovingly known as Pam, passed away peacefully on November 4, 2026. She was born on April 14, 1958, in Dayton.
Pam will be remembered as a loving, kind, caring, and generous woman whose greatest joy was found in the people she loved most. She loved her grandchildren deeply, and among all the blessings of her life, her family—especially...
Tamara "Tam" Lesley
Nov 4, 2026
Tamara "Tam" Lea Lesley, age 77 of Medway, passed away Wednesday, November 4, 2026 at home. She was born April 24, 1949 in Chillicothe, Ohio.
She is preceded in death by her father, Homer Boggs; mother, Rosemary Skaggs; son, Darrell Clinard; and many other dear loved ones.
Tam is survived by her beloved husband of 41 years, Richard Lesley; children, Stacy Hall,...
Shawn W. Glueckert
Nov 4, 2026
Shawn W. Glueckert, age 65 of Huber Heights, Ohio passed away November 4, 2026. He was born February 16, 1961 in Dayton, Ohio. The son of the late George and Betty Glueckert.
In addition to his parents, Shawn was preceded in death by his two sisters.
Shawn proudly served in the United States Army which was an important chapter in his life....
David R. Ramsey Jr.
Nov 4, 2026
David R. Ramsey Jr., born August 4, 1953, passed away on November 4, 2026.
David will be remembered as a man of faith, creativity, and steady dedication. During his working years, he served in California with the Department of Natural Resources as a Forest Ranger. He also was in charge of maintenance and security at The Pines of Shiloh, where his...
Carolyn Diane Naas
Nov 4, 2026
Carolyn Diane Naas, of Dayton, Ohio, a resident of Spring Hills Singing Woods, passed away on November 4, 2026. She was born on August 18, 1954, in Dayton, to the late Louis and Elizabeth Kleiner, and spent her life rooted in the community she called home. In addition to her parents, Carolyn was preceded in death by her husband, Lawrence...
Larry K. White
Nov 4, 2026
Larry Keith White, of Dayton, Ohio, passed away on November 4, 2026 surrounded by his family. He was born on December 21, 1954 in Dayton.
Larry graduated from Trotwood Madison High School as a member of the Class of 1973. He went on to spend many years working in concrete pool construction and later retired from Buckeye Pools. His working life...
Cathy Short
Nov 3, 2026
Cathy Lynn Short, age 77 of Dayton, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, November 3, 2026. She was born August 26, 1949 in Dayton, Ohio, the daughter of the late William and Elizabeth Short.
Cathy's passion for life was evident in her love for Elvis, her cherished dogs-Addy, Bosco, Snoopy Dog and Presley-and her fondness for elephants. Cathy delighted in...
Cecil Eugene Patrick
Nov 3, 2026
Cecil Eugene Patrick, age 70, of Beavercreek Township, passed away on November 3, 2026. He was born in Dayton, Ohio, on July 20, 1956, to Gerald and B. Irene Patrick.
Cecil was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather.
Cecil loved nature and enjoyed fishing and camping, creating cherished memories with his children. He was happiest outdoors, taking pleasure in caring for...
Leslie Lynn Muterspaw
Nov 3, 2026
Leslie Lynn Muterspaw, 62, of Xenia, passed away on November 3, 2026, at Ohio's Hospice of Dayton. Born in Xenia, Ohio, on April 21, 1964, to Kenneth and Marilyn Muterspaw, Leslie was a proud graduate of Xenia High School, Class of 1983.
For over 30 years, she dedicated herself to her work as a housekeeper at Hospitality Nursing Home in Xenia....
Jean Miller
Nov 2, 2026
Jean Claire (O'Brien) Miller, passed away on November 2, 2026 at the age of 94. She was born on May 26, 1932 in Cincinnati, Ohio; the daughter of the late John J. and Mary Katherine (Lovell) O'Brien. Jean was a 1950 graduate of Mt. Healthy High School and went on to attend Southern Ohio Business College. Over the course of...
Alvada "Vada" Stanley
Nov 2, 2026
Alvada "Vada" Stanley, age 83, peacefully passed from this world on Monday, November 2, 2026 at 12:37 am. She went as stubborn as she was, knowing we all had her and we were all there together. The thing she cherished most, was her family. She was born March 15, 1943 in Paintsville, KY.
She leaves behind 4 sons: Allen (Jessica) Sarven,...
Donald F. "Don" Hemminger
Nov 1, 2026
Donald F. "Don" Hemminger, 71, of Beavercreek, passed away on November 1, 2026. Born on July 20, 1955, in Sandusky, Ohio, to Robert and Melba Hemminger, Don was a devoted son, husband, father, and brother.
He graduated from St. Mary's Catholic School in Sandusky and earned a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science from Bowling Green University. His career in technology included...
Jane E. Thomas
Nov 1, 2026
Jane Ellen Thomas, of Dayton, passed away on November 1, 2026, at the age of 86. She was born in Dayton on January 9, 1940.
Jane built a life centered on hard work, family, and the simple joys she loved most. She worked in banking and bookkeeping and also served as manager at several grocery stores. Among the jobs she held,...
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