Obituaries

Joyce D. Short

Joyce D. Short

Sep 28, 2026

Joyce Dale Short, age 79 of Englewood, Ohio passed away peacefully with her family by her side on September 28, 2026. She was born January 24, 1947 in Hazard, Kentucky. The daughter of the late Norman and Agnes Turner.

Joyce was a loving and devoted mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. She was an avid animal lover, cherishing her...

Nancy Spencer

Nancy Spencer

Sep 28, 2026

Nancy Ann Spencer, age 78, of Beavercreek, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 28, 2026, at Hospice of Dayton.

Born on November 26, 1947, in Kettering, Ohio, Nancy lived a life dedicated to helping others through education, volunteerism, and unwavering love for her family.

Nancy was preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Erma Brumfiel.

She is survived by her beloved...

Arnold James Rose

Arnold James Rose

Sep 28, 2026

Arnold James Rose, of Vandalia, Ohio, passed away on September 28, 2026, in Vandalia. He was born on April 29, 1938, in Harlan, Kentucky.

Arnold built a long and dedicated working life. He began his career at General Motors, where he worked for 40 years before retiring. After that retirement, he returned to work with the City of Vandalia and continued...

Lynn C. Deardoff

Lynn C. Deardoff

Sep 27, 2026

Lynn C. Deardoff, age 78, of Beavercreek, passed away on September 27, 2026.

Following with his wishes, there will be no services held.

To share a memory of Lynn or leave a special message for his family, please visit the Guestbook below.

Duane E. Dow

Duane E. Dow

Sep 27, 2026

Duane E. Dow, age 60, of Huber Heights, passed away September 27, 2026. He was born on April 15, 1966, to William and Gloria Dow. He attended Colonial White High School and later spent a year at the University of Cincinnati studying engineering. But Duane discovered that his greatest passion was not engineering—it was music. He loved going to concerts,...

Charles B. "Charlie" Brandenburg

Charles B. "Charlie" Brandenburg

Sep 27, 2026

Charles B. "Charlie" Brandenburg, age 84, of Riverside, passed away on September 27, 2026

Services will be held privately by his family at Valley View Memorial Gardens, Xenia.

To share a memory of Charlie or leave a special message for his family, please visit the Guestbook below.

Charles "Charlie" K. Young

Charles "Charlie" K. Young

Sep 26, 2026

Charles "Charlie" K. Young, age 74 of Dayton, Ohio passed on September 26, 2026. He was born September 10, 1952 in Millersville, Maryland. The son of the late Kenneth Young and Eleanora (Darmon) Miller.

Charlie was a loving and devoted father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend. After graduation, Charlie entered into the Military, where he retired after 17 years...

Loretta J. Chorazewitz (nee Whitmore)

Loretta J. Chorazewitz (nee Whitmore)

Sep 26, 2026

Loretta J. Chorazewitz (nee Whitmore) passed away on September 26, 2026, at the age of 87.

Loretta was born on April 21, 1939, in Hamilton, Ohio. She graduated from Hamilton High School and later worked briefly at NCR. She will be remembered with love by those who knew her and shared in her life.

Loretta is preceded in death by her husband,...

Floyd "Butch" E. McGlothin

Floyd "Butch" E. McGlothin

Sep 26, 2026

Floyd “Butch” Edward McGlothin, 86, of Dayton, Ohio, passed away peacefully in Dayton on September 26, 2026. He was born on January 19, 1940, in Dayton to Floyd and Ellen McGlothin.

Butch will be remembered as a kind, friendly, and easygoing man whose simple joys brought him great happiness. He worked at Dorothy Lane Market for several years and was known...

Roy "Bruce" Leet II

Roy "Bruce" Leet II

Sep 25, 2026

Roy “Bruce” Leet II, born December 23, 1968, went home to be with the Lord on September 25, 2026.

Bruce will be remembered as a man who loved deeply and lived with conviction. He loved his mother, he loved God, loved his country, and carried himself with strong-minded determination. He was known for being opinionated, for holding firmly to his beliefs,...

Stephanie Marie Woods

Stephanie Marie Woods

Sep 25, 2026

Stephanie Marie Woods, of Dayton, Ohio, went to be with her Lord and Savior on September 25, 2026, in her hometown, surrounded by her loving family. She was 46.

Born on November 3, 1979, Stephanie carried with her a quiet spirit and a steady warmth that made a lasting impression on those who knew her. She graduated from Stebbins High School...

Rickey L. Beshears

Rickey L. Beshears

Sep 25, 2026

Rickey Lee Beshears, of Kettering, Ohio, passed away peacefully surrounded by friends and family on September 25, 2026. He was 68. Born on October 19, 1957, in Dayton, Ohio, Rickey lived a life marked by steady service, skilled work, and deep devotion to those he loved.

Rickey graduated from Fairmont East High School and went on to serve his country in...

Barbara Ann Barnett

Barbara Ann Barnett

Sep 24, 2026

Barbara Ann Barnett, age 67, of Dayton, Ohio, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by the love and comfort of her family on Thursday, September 24, 2026.

Born on February 17, 1959, in Dayton, Ohio, Barbara lived a life filled with love, creativity, and dedication to those she held dear. She will be remembered for her kind heart, gentle spirit,...

Jill Saldana

Jill Saldana

Sep 24, 2026

Jill Saldana, age 59, of Beavercreek, Ohio, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on September 24, 2026.Born in Dayton, Ohio on June 16, 1967, Jill was the beloved daughter of Harold & Erika Hixson.She worked for Defense Acquisition University and was awarded a certificate of recognition for over 30 years of service to the US Government in...

Steven Warner

Steven Warner

Sep 23, 2026

Steven Randall Warner, age 68, of Franklin, Ohio, went to join our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and to reunite with his loving wife, Elizabeth Warner (Triplett) on September 23, 2026. He was surrounded by his family in Dayton, Ohio and passed peacefully after experiencing a difficult battle with post back surgery complications.

He is survived by his three children, Sarah...

Dorolyn June Sadowski

Dorolyn June Sadowski

Sep 23, 2026

Dorolyn June Sadowski passed away on September 23, 2026, at the age of 73. Born on July 22, 1953, in Elmira, New York, she will be remembered as a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, nurse, and a deeply creative woman whose care touched both her family and the many people she served.

Dorolyn earned her Associate’s Degree from Kettering College and went...

Lawrence "Larry" Ray Penwell

Lawrence "Larry" Ray Penwell

Sep 23, 2026

Lawrence “Larry” Harry Ray Penwell, of Dayton, Ohio, passed away on September 23, 2026, in Dayton, surrounded by his loved ones. He was born on July 7, 1940, in Dayton, and throughout his life he carried the strength, steadiness, and devotion that would come to define him in the hearts of those who knew him best.

Larry was strong and hardworking,...

Lisa "Dawn" Snyder

Lisa "Dawn" Snyder

Sep 23, 2026

Lisa "Dawn" Snyder, age 67 of Dayton, Ohio passed away peacefully on September 23, 2026. She was born November 30, 1958 in Dayton, Ohio. The daughter of the late Troy Neal Sr. and Patricia Stubbs (Burnett).

In addition to her parents, Dawn was preceded in death by her brother, Troy Neal Jr.; and sister, Lori Flora.

She is survived by her children,...

Jerry L. Burton

Jerry L. Burton

Sep 22, 2026

Jerry L. Burton, age 82, residing in Waynesville, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly on September 22, 2026. He was born in Xenia, Ohio on January 16, 1944.

Jerry was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Lois (Smith) Burton; his son, Bradley Burton; as well as his sister, Patricia Burton.

He is survived by his wife, Joyce (Wiseman) Burton; daughter, Jill (Rob)...

Sandra E. Logsdon

Sandra E. Logsdon

Sep 22, 2026

Sandra E. “Sandy” Logsdon, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and aunt, passed away on September 22, 2026, at Hospice of Dayton. She was born on June 24, 1937, in Dayton, Ohio.

Sandy was a graduate of Patterson Co-Op High School, Class of 1955, and later graduated from Dayton Bible College, an accomplishment that reflected the importance of faith and learning in her...

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