Obituaries
Shirley A. Sprague
Mar 8, 2015
SPRAGUE, Shirley A.Age 62, passed away March 8, 2015 after a courageous battle with cancer. Shirley was dearly loved and will be missed immensely. She is preceded in death by her parents, David and Lavonne Beveridge. She is survived by her husband, Stephen Sprague; sons, Andrew Suttles, Aaron Alltop, John Marshall, Stephen (Kate) Sprague; daughter, Kelly (Elmer) Sebastian; sister, Bonnie;...
Charles R. Adams
Mar 8, 2015
Charlie passed away on Sunday, March 8, 2015. He was born July 24, 1946 in Dayton, Ohio. Charlie was preceded in death by his parents Walter and Katherine Adams; nephew Nick Tokish, and his four-legged companion Bumpy. He is survived by his wife of 29 years, Liz (Huffman); his son Justin; sisters Linda (Steve) Tokish, Jackie (Mike) Brennaman; sisters-in-law Terry...
Richard M. Hagins
Mar 8, 2015
Richard M. Hagins, age 86, passed away Sunday, March 8th, 2015. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lois Jean Hagins. Richard is survived by his sister, Jan Ervin (Tom); step-children, Dale Perry (Deeann), Judy Perry, Joyce Gray (Allen) and Jenny Perry; many grandchildren; nieces and nephews. He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean Conflict. Richard spent...
Cynthia A. Hillard
Mar 7, 2015
Cynthia A. (Black) Hillard, 68, of Huber Heights, passed away unexpectedly, on March 7, 2015 at Good Samaritan Hospital. She was born on November 1, 1946 in Dayton, Ohio to the late Calvin and Florence (Starline) Black. Cynthia retired from Reichard Buick as a finance manager. She was an avid golfer and loved shoe shopping. Cynthia is survived by her...
Joshua Keeton
Mar 7, 2015
Joshua Mark Keeton, age 24 of Springboro, passed away March 7, 2015. He was born December 4, 1990 in Cincinnati, Ohio. He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Anita Louise Keeton. Josh is survived by his parents: John Mark and Melissa Keeton; sister, Amber Louise Keeton; grandparents: John and Merle Keeton; aunts: Debbie Keeton Richardson and Sandy Keeton Hilvers;...
Betty Jo Meyer
Mar 7, 2015
MEYER, Betty Jo, age 85, of Beavercreek, born December 8, 1929 to the late Sherman and Norma Chrysler, passed away on Saturday, March 7, 2015. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her children, Bobby Chapin, Billy Meyer, and Steven Meyer. Betty is survived by her loving husband, Donald Meyer (married March 14, 1964); children, Ricky...
Michele Strome
Mar 7, 2015
Michele Strome, age 49, passed away in Dayton, Ohio on March 7, 2015. She was born to the late William Strome and Barbara Strome on January 6, 1966 in Springfield, Ohio. Shelly is survived by her two children Katie (Curtis) Estes and Tony Smaldon; four grandchildren Gabe Kelley, Ben Kelley, Evelyn Estes, Maverick Estes; numerous loving friends including Charles Barlow,...
Geri K. Hargrave
Mar 7, 2015
HARGRAVE, Geri K.Age 69, passed away March 7, 2015 at the Hospice of Dayton. She is preceded in death by her mother, Macie Dobson. She is survived by her husband of 50 years, Charles Hargrave; daughters, Kim (Don) DeHart and Michelle Sarno; sister, Rhonda DeBord; grandchildren, Anthony Sarno, Donald DeHart Jr., Matthew DeHart, Jessie DeHart, and Payton Sarno; and numerous...
Patricia A. "Pat" Eblin
Mar 6, 2015
Patricia Ann (Elswick) Eblin passed away Friday, March 6, 2015. She was born January 16, 1948 in Virgie, KY. She is survived by her husband of nearly 50 years, John Eblin; sons, John (Trisha) Eblin and Jerry (Kathy) Eblin; daughter, Jennifer Eblin (Brian Ahrendt); two grandsons, Brendan and Connor Eblin; three granddaughters, Haley and Cassidy Eblin and Destiny Saunders.Pat worked...
Wayne Gleissner
Mar 5, 2015
Wayne Gleissner, age 49, of Dayton, OH passed away on March 5, 2015. He fought a tough battle of cancer, showing a tremendous amount of strength and stayed with us as long as he could. Wayne is survived by his long term girlfriend Karen of 25 years, their children: Joshua and Sierra, his mother, Michelle and sister, Dawn. Also leaving...
Ruth E. Takacs
Mar 5, 2015
Ruth E. Takacs, age 78, of New Carlisle, passed away Thursday, March 5, 2015 at home. She was born November 27, 1936 in Dayton, Ohio the daughter of Donald and Edith Weber. She was preceded in death by her husband, Alex K. Takacs; parents, Donald and Edith Weber and step-mother, Annabelle Weber. Ruth is survived by her daughter, Karen S...
Violet H. Mitchell
Mar 5, 2015
Violet H. Mitchell, age 91, of Dayton, took her journey to Heaven on Thursday, March 5, 2015. She was born February 9, 1924 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the daughter of the late George and Rose Hanke. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles L. Mitchell; and her parents, brothers and sisters. Violet is survived by her two daughters, Mary...
Florence C. Craig
Mar 5, 2015
Florence C. Craig, age 87, passed away in Beavercreek, Ohio on March 5, 2015. She was born to the late Rollin and Louie Cooper on May 25, 1927 in Warren County, PA. Florence grew up in Treesdale Farms near Mars, PA. She graduated from Geneva College in Beaver Falls, PA and later from Wright State University. Florence spent many years...
Billie Harris
Mar 5, 2015
HARRIS, Billie C., age 73, of Beavercreek, passed away on Thursday, March 5, 2015. She is preceded in death by her parents, Howard and Agnes Coleman and brother, Bobby Coleman. Billie is survived by her husband of 52 years, Harold Harris; daughters, Beth (Bruce) Green and Katherine Williams, and grandchildren, Wesley and Emily Green. Billie was a lifelong Episcopalian, retired...
James Rush
Mar 4, 2015
James "Mike" Rush, 56, of Dayton, passed away on March 4, 2015 in his home. He was born on March 14, 1958 in Cloverport, KY, to the late Herbert and Kathleen (McDonaugh) Rush. Mike worked as a carpenter for most of his life. He was full of life and loved to make people laugh. Mike enjoyed fishing and camping. He...
Frank E. Petry
Mar 4, 2015
Frank E. Petry, 61, of Huber Heights, passed away Wednesday, March 4, 2015 at Miami Valley Hospital. He was born January 2, 1954 in Dayton, Ohio the son of the late Hawley and Patricia Petry. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his loving wife, Kristin Petry. Frank is survived by his daughters, Hawley Erisman (Jerry)...
Velma D Hodson
Mar 4, 2015
Velma Dinsmore Hodson, born 03/08/1925, Velma almost made it to her 90th birthday. She passed away 03/04/2015. Velma was preceded in death by her father and mother, Jack Dinsmore and Ada (Gallagher) Dinsmore; her siblings Maude Snyder, Mildred Horner and Ralph Dinsmore; in addition to her first husband, Robert T. Henry and second husband William Johns. She is survived by...
Matthew Casey
Mar 3, 2015
Matthew Scott Casey, September 24, 1980 ~ March 3, 2015Resident of Los Angeles, CA since 2009. Matthew passed away suddenly in his sleep. He was born in Landstuhl, Germany and lived in Beavercreek, OH until leaving for Marine boot camp in 2001. He attended Beavercreek High School and after his stint in the Marine Corp, attended Fullsail University, Winter Park,...
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