Obituaries
Patrick Gerling
Aug 11, 2016
Patrick E. Gerling, age 56 of Dayton, passed away on Thursday, August 11, 2016 at Hospice of Dayton. He was born on March 20, 1960 in Dayton, Ohio to the late Orville and Lylabel Gerling.Pat is survived by his wife of 35 years, Angela Gerling; brothers, Michael Gerling, John (Jennifer) Gerling; sister, Peg (Tom) Stoff; numerous nieces and nephews; as...
Christopher J. Edwards
Aug 10, 2016
It is with a heavy heart and deep sadness that we share the news that Christopher J. Edwards, age 53, passed away, August 10, 2016, at his home in Beavercreek, OH. He was preceded in death by his sister-in-law, Diana (Pomianowski) Mann. Christopher is survived by his loving wife of 15 years, Weigie (Ada Pomianowski), parents, Vic and Judy (Thompson)...
Phyllis Jean Grump
Aug 10, 2016
Phyllis Jean Grump, 87, of Greenville, passed away August 10, 2016. Phyllis was born in Dayton, Ohio on April 11, 1929 to the late Ernest and Catherine Rolli. She was a member of Antioch Church in Brookville for many years. In addition to her parents, Phyllis was preceded in death by her loving husbands, Kenneth Knecht, Jack Metz, Charles Grump;...
Bobby Jean Sheets
Aug 10, 2016
Bobby Jean Sheets, age 75 of Huber Heights, passed away August 10, 2016. She was born August 23, 1940 in Anco, KY to the late Bill and Belle Eckles. In addition to her parents, Bobby Jean was preceded in death by her siblings: Billy Joe Eckles and Juanita VanHoose. Bobby Jean is survived by her husband of 53 years, Ronnie...
John C. Lowery Jr.
Aug 10, 2016
John C. Lowery, Jr., age 76 of Riverside, passed away August 10, 2016. He was born April 19, 1940 in Verda, Harlan County, KY to the late John C. Lowery, Sr. and Christine Coffer Lowery. In addition to his parents, John was preceded in death by his wife, Janet Lowery; brother, James H. Lowery; son-in-law, Guy A. Spaulding.John is survived...
Dorothy E. Johnson
Aug 10, 2016
Dorothy E. Johnson, age 90, passed away on Wednesday, August 10, 2016 in Dayton, Ohio. Dorothy was born on October 28, 1925 in Columbus, Ohio to the late Stanley and Leona White.Along with her parents, Dorothy is preceded in death by sister, Betty Shadwick.She is survived by her son, Jim (Nancy) Emmons; granddaughters, Michelle Emmons, Samantha Emmons, Jody McConaha; grandson,...
Larry K. Tharp Sr.
Aug 9, 2016
Larry K. Tharp Sr., age 72, of Kettering, passed away Tuesday, August 9, 2016 in Beavercreek, OH. Larry was born October 25, 1943 in Zanesville, OH to the late Russell and Garnett Tharp. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his son, Kevin; and twin brothers: Wayne and Blaine Tharp.Larry is survived by his wife...
Helen J. Lowe
Aug 9, 2016
Helen Jean Lowe, age 83, passed away August 9, 2016 in Dayton, Ohio. She was a loyal wife, devoted mother and avid bingo player. Helen attended services at Woodland Hills Baptist Church. She was born to the late Dorsie and Gertrude Woodard on February 24, 1933. Helen is preceded in death by her parents; loving husband of 45 years, Ernest...
Journee' Martin-Woods
Aug 8, 2016
A visitation will be held from 12pm-1pm followed by a 1pm service on Tuesday August 23, 2016 at Newcomer Funeral Home- 4104 Needmore Rd.
Richard Timothy Hatton
Aug 8, 2016
Richard Timothy Hatton, age 43, born Dec 15, 1972 went to be with our heavenly father on Aug 8, 2016. He was preceded in death by his father, Lynville Sr.; sister, Angie; brothers, Lynville Jr., Joshua and Christopher; and a host of family and friends. He is survived by his mother, Frances; children, Michael, Ashley, Dakota and Dalton; grandchildren, Adalyn...
Mary Leeann Rigsby
Aug 8, 2016
Mary LeeAnn Rigsby, 75, of Kettering, passed away August 8, 2016. Mary was born in Dayton, Ohio on July 6, 1941 to the late Robert and Mary Botts. Mary retired from BF Goodrich. In her free time, she was an avid bowler. She is survived by her sons, Michael (Michelle) Rigsby, Daniel (Gail) Rigsby, Mark (Eva) Rigsby; grandchildren, Chad, Tosh,...
Linda L Combs
Aug 8, 2016
Linda L. Combs, age 79 of Dayton, passed away August 8, 2016. She was born in Dayton and resided there her whole life. Linda enjoyed playing bingo and traveling to Atlantic City and Las Vegas. She worked for NCR and Monsanto during her career. She was a loving and devoted mother, grandmother, and friend and will be greatly missed by...
Marjorie Ann Nichols
Aug 8, 2016
Marjorie Ann Nichols, age 87, of Dayton, passed away August 8, 2016 in Troy, Ohio. She was born January 23, 1929 in Covington, Kentucky to Richard and Antoinette (Ante) Madden.In 1947 Marjorie graduated from Holy Cross High School in Covington and went on to nursing school at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Dayton. She became an RN in 1950. While in...
Won Suk Lovell
Aug 8, 2016
Won Suk "Sugi" Lovell, age 61, of Brookville, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, August 8, 2016. She was born in Korea on August 25, 1954. Sugi was preceded in death by her faithful husband of 40 years, Craig L. Lovell Sr. "Preacher". She is survived by her children, Joni (Justin) Miller, Dusty Fugate, Katie (Eric) Williamson,...
Elmer L. Aldrich
Aug 8, 2016
Aldrich, Elmer L. 79, of Huber Heights, passed away Monday, August 8, 2016. He was retired from Globe Products after more than 40 years. Elmer was a member and former treasurer of Emmanuel Church of the Brethren. He was also involved with fund raising at church. Elmer belonged to the VFW Post (Nebraska Ave) and the American Legion Post (Nebraska...
Martha Mitchell
Aug 8, 2016
Mitchell, Martha, 78, of Dayton, made her journey home on Monday, August 8, 2016. She retired from Dayton Public Schools after 30 years of teaching. Martha was a beloved Sunday school teacher and longtime member of Miamisburg Full Gospel Tabernacle. She was well loved and will be remembered for her beautiful smile, her compassionate and loving heart. Martha is now...
Wedonia Kay Shumard
Aug 8, 2016
SHUMARD, Wedonia Kay, age 59 of Miamisburg, passed away peacefully on August 8, 2016. She was born in Dayton to the late Hazel and Clifford Stamper. Wedonia loved to spend time with her grandchildren and took great pride in all their accomplishments. She was the assistant customer service manager at Kroger in Springboro. She was a loving and devoted mother,...
Rita Clare Stefan
Aug 7, 2016
Rita Clare Stefan, age 62, of Kettering, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 7, 2016. She was born March 26, 1954 in Brookville, OH.She was preceded in death by her parents, Dale and Virginia Barnhart.Rita is survived by her daughters, Rachael Stefan and Liz Stefan; son-in-law, Thomas; daughter-in-law, Heather; sisters, Connie (Paul) King, Ruth (Joe) Scheuring and Cinda (Rick) Robinson;...
John D. Dorn
Aug 7, 2016
John David Dorn, 77, of Dayton, passed away August 7, 2016. John was born in Candle Stick, Kentucky on June 24, 1939. He is survived by his wife of 20 years, Joyce Dorn.
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