Obituaries
Steve Thorpe
Sep 30, 2026
Steven L. Thorpe, age 73 of Beavercreek, passed away Wednesday, September 30, 2026 at Beavercreek Health & Rehab. He was born February 5, 1953 in Dayton, Ohio the son of Gerald and Geraldine Thorpe.
A proud graduate of Fairmont East High School and a retiree of General Motors, Steve's heart was as big as his love for the Bengals and UD...
Joan Lee Hounshell
Sep 29, 2026
Joan Lee Hounshell passed away at her home on September 29, 2026. She was born on September 17, 1950, in Kettering, Ohio.
Joan graduated from Fairmont West High School and went on to build a long and steady career as an insurance agent, a profession she devoted herself to for 45 years. Her working life reflected commitment, consistency, and care.
Outside of...
Richard Sage Merz
Sep 29, 2026
Richard Sage Merz passed away on September 29, 2026, at the age of 84. He was born on January 2, 1942, in Fort Bragg, North Carolina.
Richard served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. He was also a graduate of Fairmont High School. In his working life, he served as a Montgomery County Deputy Sheriff for...
Elouise Deone Anderson
Sep 29, 2026
Elouise Deone Anderson, born on July 12, 1943, in Thomaston, Georgia, passed away peacefully on September 29, 2026, at Maria Joseph Living Center in Dayton, Ohio.
Elouise was known for her years of service as a behavioral therapist in Dayton, where she devoted herself to helping others through her work. Her career reflected a steady commitment to care and understanding, and...
Jesse Ryan Furman
Sep 29, 2026
Jesse Ryan Furman, 50, passed away on September 29, 2026, in Dayton, Ohio, surrounded by his loved ones.
Born December 22, 1975, in Xenia, Ohio, Jesse lived with a spirit as memorable as it was generous. He graduated from Springfield South in 1994 and also attended Xenia High School, carrying forward the roots of the communities that shaped him. Jesse was...
Anthony James Corson
Sep 28, 2026
Anthony James Corson, age 42, was taken too soon on September 28, 2026. He was born in Dayton, Ohio to Rhonda Johnson and Tony Corson. He was dedicated to his family and worked really hard for them. He would do whatever was necessary to take care of them. He was a very talented and an accomplished musician, and could play...
Roy Lee Presson
Sep 28, 2026
Roy Lee Presson, age 78, of Trotwood, passed away September 28, 2026. He was born May 24, 1948 in Gary, Indiana to the late Roy Lee and Ethel Presson. In addition to his parents, Roy Lee was preceded in death by his daughter, Jennifer Presson; siblings: Alice Muse, Bob Jurich, Joe Jurich, Brenda Dice, Marty Presson and Ward Jurich; and...
Kristen Lynn "Kris" Helton
Sep 28, 2026
Kristen Lynn "Kris" Helton, age 55, of Xenia, passed away on September 28, 2026.
Following with her wishes, there will be no services held.
To share a memory of Kristen or leave a special message for her family, please visit the Guestbook below.
"God saw you were getting tired
and a cure was not to be.
So He put his arms around you
and He whispered...
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 Sparta, 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
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
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...
Thelma Jean "Jeannie" Copeland
Sep 27, 2026
Thelma Jean "Jeannie" Copeland, age 90, of Dayton, passed away on September 27, 2026. Born on March 23, 1936, in Big Stone Gap, Virginia, she was the daughter of Andrew and Rosa Collins.
Jeannie dedicated nearly 30 years of her life working at Kmart as a Stock Room Manager. She also served as President of the Lincoln Elementary PTA from 1970...
Emma Lee Moore
Sep 27, 2026
Emma Lee (Green) Moore
June 22, 1939 to September 27, 2026
Emma Lee Moore went to be with the LORD on Sunday, September 27, 2026. She was the beloved wife to Arthur Irvin Moore for 70 years. She is mother to 4 children - Darliene Townsend (husband Gary), Arthur I. Moore Jr. (wife Corliss), Francine Brown, and Allen Moore. Her absence will...
John T. "Tim" Donnellan Sr.
Sep 27, 2026
John Timothy “Tim” Donnellan, 84, passed away peacefully at St. Leonard’s community in Centerville, Ohio. His life was marked by service to his country, community, and family.
A graduate of Springfield Catholic Central High School, Tim began his career working at Riverdale Dairy, memories that he cherished for his entire life. Tim served in the U.S. Army from 1965 to 1969,...
Michael Kahler
Sep 27, 2026
Michael Lee Kahler, age 74, of Dayton, Ohio, passed away at his home on Sunday, September 27, 2026. He was born on January 14, 1952, in Dayton, Ohio.
Michael was preceded in death by his mother, Lorene Kahler; his father, William Kahler; and his sister, Kathy Kahler-Wilder.
He is survived by his beloved wife, Carman Kahler; his loving daughter, Michelle Kahler and...
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
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
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.
Richard Todd Brock
Sep 26, 2026
Todd Brock, age 55, of Beavercreek, passed away September 26, 2026. Todd was born in Dayton, Ohio on March 4, 1971 to Karl Brock and Connie Irwin.
Todd was preceded in death by his father, Karl Brock.
He is survived by wife, Lisa Brock; mother, Connie (Stan) Irwin; daughter, Amanda (Andrew) Turczynowskyj; grandchildren, Ashlyn, Aubree, Aileea, Andrew and Aydenn; great-grandchild, Cyrus; as...
Beth Brown
Sep 26, 2026
Beth Renee Brown, née Garrison, 71, died peacefully at home surrounded by her family on September 26, 2026, in Xenia, OH.
Much beloved and award-winning carrier for Dayton Daily News for 35 years and for the Xenia Gazette for 30 years, she had many dear friends and not just customers; Dietary Manager at Echo Valley Nursing Home in Dayton, OH, and...
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