Obituaries
Ronald Jeffrey "Ron" Vanhook
Sep 12, 2026
Ronald Jeffrey “Ron” Vanhook passed away on September 12, 2026, at the age of 55. Born on October 18, 1970, Ron will be remembered with love and gratitude by those who knew him and shared in his life.
Ron’s passing brings deep sorrow to his family and friends, who will hold close the memory of his presence, his love, and the...
Sonya Valene Kay Clark
Sep 12, 2026
Sonya Valene Kay Clark, of Xenia, Ohio, passed away peacefully on September 12, 2026, at the age of 72. She was born on March 22, 1954, in Xenia, Ohio.
Sonya will be remembered as a loving and kind woman with a big heart and a joyful spirit. She liked to laugh and brought warmth to those around her through her caring...
Carol Ann Dorner
Sep 12, 2026
Carol Ann Dorner (Bowman), age 81, of Bellbrook, OH, beloved daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, and aunt, passed away peacefully on September 12, 2026. She leaves behind a legacy of love, strength, generosity and countless memories shared with family and friends. Her proudest achievement was sharing her life with her beloved husband, Tom. They were married for 59 years and...
Theodore David Merritt Jr.
Sep 11, 2026
Theodore David Merritt Jr., lovingly known as David, went to rest with his Savior Jesus Christ on Friday, September 11, 2026. He was born to Theodore and Ever May Merritt.
He was preceded in death by his parents, sister Eva June Merritt, and brother Samuel Merritt. David is survived by his devoted wife of 62 years, Olivia Merritt, son Theodore David...
Rita D. Hogan
Sep 11, 2026
Rita Diana Hogan, age 85 of Beavercreek, Ohio passed away peacefully with family by her side on September 11, 2026. She was born February 28, 1941 in Dayton, Ohio. The daughter of the late Frederick and Marguerite Simpson (Young).
Rita was a loving and devoted mother as she raised 4 children as a single mother on her own. She graduated from...
Jeffrey D. Wachter
Sep 11, 2026
Jeffrey D. Wachter, of Dayton, Ohio, passed away on September 11, 2026, at the age of 65. He was born on March 14, 1961, in Port Washington, Wisconsin.
Jeffrey will be remembered as a Firefighter/Paramedic for the City of Dayton, a role that reflected his commitment to serving others with courage and compassion. He was also an avid outdoorsman, finding joy...
Louis A. Sanchez
Sep 10, 2026
Louis Angel Sanchez, 86, of Washington Township, Ohio, passed away peacefully on September 10, 2026.
Born in Corozal, Puerto Rico, on April 21, 1940, to the late Herminio and Vivian (Velez) Sanchez, Louis lived a life marked above all by his unwavering love for his family, a deep personal faith, and a lifelong passion for music.
After moving from Puerto Rico to...
Barbara Ann Miles
Sep 10, 2026
Barbara Ann Miles, age 77, of Springfield, Ohio, passed away on September 10, 2026. She was born on January 29, 1949, in Keokee, Virginia.
Barbara will be remembered as a kind and selfless woman whose warm smile and friendly spirit touched everyone she met. She found joy in gardening and was happiest when surrounded by the people she loved most. Family...
Karen Sue Harshman
Sep 10, 2026
Karen Sue Harshman, of Dayton, passed away on September 10, 2026, in Dayton, Ohio. She was born on October 30, 1953, in Dayton.
Karen was a graduate of Fairmont East High School and devoted much of her working life to the Dayton Daily News, where she retired after 43 years in the Classified Ads Department. Her long career reflected her steady...
Frank Anthony Fiori
Sep 10, 2026
Frank Fiori passed away on September 10, 2026, at the age of 85. Born on February 22, 1941, Frank lived a life marked by devotion to his family, dedication to his work, and a warm, generous spirit that touched those around him.
Frank received his bachelor’s degree in business from The Ohio State University in 1963, and he remained a proud...
David Lionel Ryon
Sep 9, 2026
David Lionel Ryon, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away on September 9, 2026, at the age of 90. Born on August 24, 1936, in Indianapolis, Indiana, David was the cherished son of Elmer and Lucille Ryon. He grew up with two siblings, Robert and Beverly. He was preceded in death by his parents, his brother Robert, and...
Paul A. Lucus
Sep 9, 2026
Paul A. Lucus, of Dayton, Ohio, passed away on September 9, 2026, at Stoney Ridge Senior Living, at the age of 79. He was born on March 7, 1947, in Dayton, and remained closely connected to the community throughout his life.
Paul worked at Delco Products for many years until his retirement. Outside of work, he enjoyed woodworking, a pastime that...
Danny Lee Fugate
Sep 9, 2026
Danny Lee Fugate, 65, of Dayton, Ohio, passed away on September 9, 2026, in Columbus after a brief battle with cancer.
Born on September 5, 1961, in Hazard, Kentucky, Danny was a gentle, kind, caring, and loving man whose life was rooted in devotion to the people he loved most. He was hardworking by nature and a devoted family man, remembered...
Barbara Andrews
Sep 9, 2026
Barbara Ann Andrews, age 86 of Fairborn, passed away on Wednesday, September 9, 2026 at Soin Medical Center. She was born on January 9, 1940 in Dayton, Ohio.
She is preceded in death by her father, Lemuel Evans; mother, Dorothy Evans; son, Frank Andrews Jr.; son-in-law, Neil Fischer; siblings, Dorothy (Frank) Chaifla, Viven (Bob) Spangenberger, and Lawrence (Pat) Evans; along with...
Carolyn D. Hale
Sep 9, 2026
Carolyn D. Hale, of Riverside, Ohio, passed away on September 9, 2026. She was born on July 17, 1952, in Hillsboro, Ohio, and lived a life marked by strength, devotion, and a deep love for her family.
A graduate of Colonel White High School, Class of 1970, Carolyn carried herself with a spirit that those who knew her will long remember....
Linda Homan (Heiser)
Sep 9, 2026
Linda, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, aunt, cousin, and friend, passed away peacefully on September 9, 2026, at the age of 86. She was born on August 30, 1940, to Joseph and Pearl Heiser in Dayton, Ohio. She will be forever remembered by her husband, William (Duke); her daughters, Lisa Adkins (John) and Lorie DeFries (William); her sons, Greg Homan and...
Patricia Bicknell (Lowman)
Sep 8, 2026
Pat was born in Dayton, OH to Charles and Louise Willen on Sept. 14, 1928. She was preceded in death by her parents, her first husband, Charles Lowman, second husband, Jack Bicknell, and sisters, Emma Lou Moberly and Betty Kopf.
She is survived by her brother Charles Jerry (Judy) Willen, daughter Kathy (Jim) Martin, son Gregg (Linda) Lowman, step-daughter Terri...
Brandy Nicole Shoemaker
Sep 8, 2026
Brandy Nicole Shoemaker, born Brandy Nicole Herbert, passed away unexpectedly on September 8, 2026, at Atrium Medical Center at the age of 46. She was born on October 9, 1979, in Muncie, Indiana.
Brandy will be remembered as a loving, giving, and one-of-a-kind woman who was always there for the people she cared about. She brought warmth and steadiness to the...
Robert Christopher Peters "Chris"
Sep 8, 2026
Robert Christopher Peters, lovingly known as Chris, passed away peacefully on September 8, 2026 at his home, surrounded by his family. Chris was preceded in death by his parents, Leon (Lee) Peters and Isabel Peters.
Chris leaves behind his wife, Darla Peters and 3 step-children, Kaylin, Kristin and Paul Atkinson. He is also survived by his sisters Jenny Newport and husband...
Michael L. Black Sr.
Sep 7, 2026
Michael L. Black Sr., age 79 of Dayton, Ohio passed away passed away peacefully with his family by his side on September 7, 2026. He was born March 28, 1947 in Dayton, Ohio. The son of the late McKeveous and Mary Black (Arnold).
Michael served as a probation officer for Montgomery County for 4 years. He then went on to retire...
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