Obituaries

Patricia C. Scott

Patricia C. Scott

Oct 14, 2026

Patricia Catherine Scott, 85, of Dayton, passed away October 14, 2026 with family by her side and with the exceptional support of Sincere Hospice Care. She was born January 11, 1941 in Leipsic, Ohio.

Pat was a graduate of Leipsic High School and received her nursing degrees from St. Elizabeth Medical Center (RN) and Wright State University (BSN). For over six...

Emma L. Walsh

Emma L. Walsh

Oct 14, 2026

Emma L. Walsh, born on September 30, 1951 in Dayton, Ohio passed away on October 14, 2026, at Ohio's Hospice of Dayton. 

Emma devoted more than 20 years of service to the City of Dayton before her retirement. She was known for the pride she took in her home, keeping everything tidy and organized, and she also enjoyed shopping and listening...

Jasper Lawson

Jasper Lawson

Oct 14, 2026

Jasper Lawson, age 85, of Beavercreek, passed away October 14, 2026. Jasper was born in Paintsville, Kentucky on November 17, 1940 to the late James and Lucinda Lawson.

Jasper was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Fern Lawson, whom he married on July 23, 1968; as well as his siblings, Willard, Delpha, Mary, Lana, Ernie, Ruford, Ethel, Lilly, Okey and...

John William Carson, Jr.

John William Carson, Jr.

Oct 14, 2026

John William Carson, Jr., age 74, of Dayton, passed away on October 14, 2026. Born on March 16, 1952, in Mariemont, Ohio, to John and Nancy Carson, John grew up with strong family values that remained with him throughout his life.

He was a graduate of Little Miami High School, Class of 1970, and dedicated over 30 years of service to...

Pat Sebastian

Pat Sebastian

Oct 14, 2026

Pat Sebastian passed away on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, at the age of 88.

Pat lived a life marked by perseverance, faith, and a deep enjoyment of the blessings around him. In childhood, he was involved in an accident that damaged his vision, yet he still did well in school. That determination remained with him throughout his life and shaped the...

Judith Gayle "Judy" Newman

Judith Gayle "Judy" Newman

Oct 13, 2026

Judith Gayle "Judy" Newman, age 88, of Fairborn, passed away October 13, 2026. Judith was born in Sturgis, Michigan on August 22, 1938 to the late Forest and Betty Jackson.

Judith was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Carl Frederick Newman; brothers, Michael Jackson and Terry Jackson; as well as her sister, Sherryl Ash.

She is survived by sons, Scott (Jennifer)...

Thomas E. Kettlehake, Jr.

Thomas E. Kettlehake, Jr.

Oct 13, 2026

Thomas E. Kettlehake, Jr., affectionately known as Tommy, passed away on October 13, 2026, in Dayton, Ohio, after a hard-fought battle with cancer. He was born on January 20, 1962, in Dayton, and throughout his life, he carried himself with a passion for the people and pursuits he loved most. 

Tommy was kind, loving, and a devoted family man who took...

Marjorie Marie Storer

Marjorie Marie Storer

Oct 13, 2026

Marjorie Marie Storer passed away on October 13, 2026, at the age of 94. Born on November 16, 1931, Marjorie lived a long life marked by love for her family, a strong sense of self, and a generous heart.

Marjorie retired from General Motors after 25 years of dedicated work. She was someone who was very particular and knew her own...

Elmer "The Big E" L. Buck

Elmer "The Big E" L. Buck

Oct 13, 2026

Elmer “The Big E” Lewis Buck passed away on October 13, 2026, at Kettering Hospital in Dayton, Ohio, with his loving daughter, Viola Cullen, by his side. He was born on October 20, 1935, in Dayton, Ohio, the city that remained both his beginning and his final home.

Elmer will be remembered as a loving, Godly man whose life reflected the...

Gloria Jean Welch

Gloria Jean Welch

Oct 12, 2026

Gloria Jean Welch, age 80 of Dayton, OH, passed away on Monday, October 12, 2026 at . She was born February 19, 1946 in Dayton, Ohio.

She is preceded in death by her father, Charles Wright; mother, Thelma Wright; son, Robert D. Manning; husband, Robert A. Manning; second husband, Gene Welch; companion, Woodrow Turner; and great granddaughter, Kelci Geswein.

Gloria is survived...

John C. Fella

John C. Fella

Oct 12, 2026

John C. Fella, born June 18, 1953, passed away on October 12, 2026.

John will be remembered as a hardworking and dependable man whose life was marked by dedication and steady commitment. He graduated from Fairmont West High School with the class of 1972, a milestone that began the next chapter of a life shaped by responsibility and perseverance. He went...

Don Malone

Don Malone

Oct 12, 2026

Don Malone, age 53, of Fairborn, passed away October 12, 2026. He was born July 19, 1973 in Jackson, Mississippi.

Don was preceded in death by his brother, Justin Still.

Don is survived by his wife of 30 years, Annette Malone; children: Lureana Rhae Sandlin (Henry), Daniel Wormeley, Kasey Leighanne Malone (Justin), Kaitlyn McCaughan and Jeremy Ray Malone (Ashley); grandchildren: Kaytlen, Liam,...

Ira B. Gibson

Ira B. Gibson

Oct 12, 2026

Ira B. Gibson, of Dayton, Ohio, passed away on October 12, 2026, in Dayton, surrounded by his family. He was born on August 1, 1937, in Pineville, Kentucky. Ira passed away a few days short of he and his beloved wife's anniversary. His family is comforted by knowing he and Juanita will share their day together. 

Ira lived a life defined...

Sandra Lee Simmons "Sandi"

Sandra Lee Simmons "Sandi"

Oct 12, 2026

Sandra (Sandi) Lee Simmons, age 80, of Miami Township, passed away on Monday, October 12, 2026, at Vienna Springs Health Campus, Miami Township. Sandi was born in Waukegan, Illinois in 1946. She attended elementary and high school there, and upon graduation went to work at Great Lakes Naval Center. It was there that she met Patrick Simmons, a naval submariner....

Theodore Adam Griffin "Tad"

Theodore Adam Griffin "Tad"

Oct 11, 2026

Theodore (Tad) Adam Griffin, 56, of Centerville, OH, passed away peacefully on October 11, 2026.

Born September 7, 1970, in Bedford, OH, Tad was the son of Audrey (Picone) Griffin and the late James Lee Griffin. He is survived by his sister, Nina Spitler (Matthew), nieces - Chloe, Jami and Morgan, and nephew Griffin. He also leaves behind many aunts, uncles,...

Gayle Sue Smith

Gayle Sue Smith

Oct 11, 2026

The arts and animal world lost a special person when Gayle Smith passed away on October 11, 2026. 

A lifelong member of the theatre and dance, Gayle inspired, mentored and taught thousands of students over her life. 

Gayle (Swartz) Smith was born September 19, 1947 in Greenville, Ohio. She choreographed and taught dance locally and performed in many dance and theater productions...

Sue Ann Mauller

Sue Ann Mauller

Oct 11, 2026

Sue Ann Mauller, maiden: Alexander, passed away on October 11, 2026, in Troy, surrounded by loved ones. She was born on May 17, 1951, in Dayton, Ohio, and will be remembered as a woman of strength, warmth, and deep devotion to her family.

Sue built a life centered on caring for others. She worked at General Motors for about 13 years,...

Stanley Lee "Stan" Kroner

Stanley Lee "Stan" Kroner

Oct 11, 2026

Stanley Lee "Stan" Kroner, age 86, of Jamestown, passed away on October 11, 2026. Born in Loveland, Ohio, on December 19, 1939, he was the son of the late Ida Shaffer.

Stan proudly served as a Veteran of the United States Army. He was a former Sergeant with the Greene County Sheriff's Office and later worked as a General Manager at...

Royace D. Shirley

Royace D. Shirley

Oct 11, 2026

Royace D. Shirley, of Clayton, Ohio, passed away on October 11, 2026, at the age of 79. He was born on December 11, 1946, in Sparta, Tennessee, and lived a life marked by devotion to family, service to country, hard work, and an easy warmth that drew people to him wherever he went.

A graduate of Wilbur Wright High School, Class...

Robert "Bob" T. Pfahl

Robert "Bob" T. Pfahl

Oct 11, 2026

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Robert “Bob” Pfahl, who passed away on October 11, 2026 at the age of 63. Born on March 2, 1963 in Dayton, Ohio, Bob was the beloved son of Jack Timothy Pfahl and Mary Charlotte Pfahl.

Bob had an incredible passion for technology and was always fascinated by the latest...

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