Obituaries
Richard Allen Youngkrantz
Jun 29, 2026
Richard “Rick” Allen Youngkrantz, of Beavercreek, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 29, 2026 surrounded by the love of his family.
Born on September 10, 1964, Rick was the beloved husband of Melissa Sue Youngkrantz. He was the cherished son of William Merrill Youngkrantz of Chicago, Illinois, and Carol Faye Youngkrantz (Gerstenschlager).
Rick was a devoted father to Ashley (Noah) Billmaier,...
Shirley Crowe
Jun 27, 2026
Shirley Joyce Crowe, age 85 of Xenia, passed away Saturday, June 27, 2026 at Hospice of Dayton. She was born December 22, 1940 in Hazard County, Kentucky the daughter of the late Dennis and Hattie Combs.
Shirley graduated from Fairmont Kettering High School and worked as a Office Manager for several Doctor's offices. She had a heart for caring for others,...
Donald G. Zimmers
Jun 27, 2026
Donald G. Zimmers, 86, of Dayton, Ohio, passed away on June 27, 2026. Born on November 14, 1939, in Hamilton, Ohio, Donald lived a life defined by hard work, family, and a lifelong passion for automobiles and sports.
He is survived by his children, Jeffrey R. Zimmers, Don C. Zimmers, and Diana Marie Banks; his grandchildren, Brittany Zimmers, Jason Zimmers, Jeanne...
Ronald G. Johnson Sr.
Jun 27, 2026
Ronald G. Johnson Sr., age 86, of Dayton, Ohio passed away on June 27, 2026. He was born on April 17, 1940 in Dayton, Ohio to the late Corbie and Bertie Johnson. Ronald proudly served in the United States Army. He was an owner and operator of Ron's Parking in Downtown Dayton. He was also the owner and operator of...
David Meldrum
Jun 27, 2026
David Meldrum, age 46 of Beavercreek, passed away Saturday, June 27, 2026. He was born January 10, 1980 the son of David Meldrum and Elsie Price.
David's greatest passion was his family, especially his beloved daughters, Ella and Lila. He worked as an HVAC Technician and found joy in skating with the Dayton Boyz, attending custom car shows, fishing, and cheering...
George W. Evans, Jr.
Jun 26, 2026
George W. Evans, Jr. (“Georgie”), passed away peacefully on June 26, 2026, in Dayton, Ohio, at the age of 67. Born on October 31, 1958, in New Carlisle, Ohio, George was a beloved son, brother, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather whose life touched the hearts of everyone who knew him.
Throughout his years, George stood as a pillar of strength and kindness...
Johnny “John” Leo Carrell
Jun 26, 2026
Johnny “John” Leo Carrell, age 81, of Tipp City, Ohio, entered eternal rest with his Lord and Savior on Friday, June 26, 2026.
John was born on October 23, 1944, in Dayton, Ohio, to John and Irma (Sherwood) Carrell. He graduated from Beavercreek High School in Beavercreek, Ohio, and he attended Miami University.
He married Lawanda (Gardner) Carrell on November 4, 1989....
Norbert Joseph Brandt
Jun 26, 2026
Norbert Joseph Brandt, age 70, passed away on June 26, 2026.
He was born in November 1955 and proudly served in the United States Coast Guard from 1975 to 1979, earning an Honorable Discharge for his dedicated service.He was a deeply loved brother and a devoted father‑figure and grandfather who built his family through love, not just blood. His steady presence,...
Zada Arlene Elam
Jun 26, 2026
Zada Arlene Elam, (maiden name: Rich), passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on June 26, 2026, in Dayton, Ohio, at the age of 71. Born on March 8, 1955, in Dayton, Zada’s life was a testament to the enduring strength of family, love, and community.
Zada’s journey began in Dayton, where she was welcomed into the world by her parents,...
Kwang Sin
Jun 25, 2026
Kwang Sin, born on September 8, 1952, in South Korea, passed away peacefully on June 25, 2026, in Dayton. Throughout his seventy-three years, Kwang embodied a spirit of dedication, warmth, and resilience, leaving a legacy of love and strength to his family and those who knew him.
Kwang’s journey began in South Korea, where his formative years shaped a strong character...
Franklin B. Wood, Jr.
Jun 25, 2026
Franklin B. Wood, Jr., of Miamisburg, Ohio, passed away on June 25, 2026, at the age of 64. Born on May 23, 1962, in Dayton, Ohio, Franklin spent a lifetime marked by diligence, dedication, and devotion to his loved ones and community.
Franklin’s career was characterized by a strong work ethic and adaptability. He began his professional journey operating a printing...
Emelia Parker
Jun 24, 2026
Emelia Irene Parker, 77, passed away peacefully after a courageous journey with cognitive decline and cancer. She was born on August 20, 1948, to William and Julia (Hammond) Marcellino and grew up in Northern Virginia.
After graduating from high school, Emelia attended Ohio University, where she earned undergraduate degrees in Russian and History. It was there, in Chinese language class, that...
Larry Lee Jellison
Jun 24, 2026
Larry Lee Jellison, age 76, of Beavercreek, Ohio, passed away peacefully on June 24, 2026. He was a beloved father, grandfather, brother, uncle, cousin, and friend whose memory will be cherished by all who knew and loved him.
Larry was born on May 21, 1950, in Portland, Indiana, to John W. Jellison and Mary Helen A. Jellison. He grew up in...
Gloria Jean Tackett
Jun 24, 2026
Gloria Jean Tackett, née Kiser, passed away peacefully on June 24, 2026, in Beavercreek, having lived a life marked by devotion, love, and steadfast faith. Born on October 22, 1945, in Kentucky, Gloria’s life was rooted in her strong family bonds and unyielding Christian faith.
From her earliest days, Gloria embodied kindness and commitment. On March 15, 1965, she married her...
Janet Ann Hall
Jun 24, 2026
HALL, Janet Ann, Age 90, of Dayton, OH, passed away June 24, 2026. Newcomer Funeral Home, Dayton, OH.
Thomas Edinger
Jun 24, 2026
Thomas Edinger passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, June 24th. Born in Chillicothe in 1941, Tom was a lifelong resident of Xenia, Ohio. Tom served in the United States Air Force and spent his career at Wright Patterson Air Force Base. An avid sports fan, Tom enjoyed his post-retirement jobs working at WGC Golf Course and with the Dayton...
William "Willie" Reynolds
Jun 24, 2026
William “Willie” Reynolds, born on December 22, 1978, in Dayton, Ohio, passed away on June 24, 2026, in Kettering, Ohio, leaving behind a cherished legacy of warmth, laughter, and unwavering devotion to family and friends.
Willie was the beloved husband of Amanda Reynolds for 20 years; he was the proud father of two daughters, Aleah (Jerico Brown) Reynolds and Alana (Kasey)...
Cecil "Wayne" Smith
Jun 23, 2026
Cecil Wayne Smith, known to all as Wayne, passed away peacefully on June 23, 2026, at the age of 80. Born on March 15, 1946, in Richmond, Kentucky, Wayne lived a life defined by faith, family, service, and a genuine love for others.
Wayne was the youngest of twelve children born to Robert F. Smith and Martha (Farmer) Smith. Raised on...
Robin Garrett
Jun 23, 2026
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Visitation will be held on Friday, July 17, 2026, from 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM at Newcomer Funeral Home, North Dayton, located at 4104 Needmore Rd, Dayton, OH 45424. The funeral service will follow at 1:30 PM at the same location. Robin will be laid to rest at Shiloh Park Cemetery, 5479 Philadelphia...
Iryna E. Martyniouk
Jun 22, 2026
Iryna E. Martyniouk, age 70, of Centerville, Ohio, passed away on Monday, June 22, 2026.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, June 27, 2026 from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm at Newcomer Centerville Chapel (820 Miamisburg-Centerville Rd. Dayton, OH 45459). Funeral service will begin at 12:00 pm.
To share a memory of Iryna or to leave a special message for her family,...
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