Obituaries
Stephen Douglas Adkins
Aug 3, 2014
Stephen D. Adkins, age 69, of Dayton, passed away on August 3, 2014. He retired from Sinclair in 2002. Stephen is survived by brothers, William and Patrick; two special friends, Graig Schaefer and Ken Reed. A private committal service will be held at a later date.
Margaret Plattenburg
Aug 3, 2014
Margaret "Peg" A. Plattenburg, age 84, of Dayton, OH passed away Sunday August 3, 2014. She is preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Anne VanDeMotter. She is survived by her children, Deborah (Charles) Doll, Judd (Suzy) Plattenburg, and Anne Plattenburg; grandchildren, Lauren (William) Doll Jessup, Emily (Mark) Doll McDermott, and Joseph Plattenburg; great grandchildren, Derek McDermott; sister, Mary...
David L. Whitaker
Aug 3, 2014
David L. Whitaker, age 65 of Enon, passed away Sunday, August 3, 2014. He was born on January 1, 1949 in Somerset, KY to the late Doyle Whitaker and Ruth Demastus. He is survived by his siblings, Regina (Dennis) Fenton, James Robert Whitaker, Sherry Whitaker, Rick Whitaker (Kathy Michel), Robin Whitaker, Mike Whitaker and Renee (Robert) Elswick; aunts, uncles and...
Edwin Candler
Aug 3, 2014
Edwin M. Candler, age 86 of Huber Heights, passed away August 3, 2014. He was born April 29, 1928 in Dayton to the late Edwin M. and Jessie Candler, Sr. In addition to his parents, Edd was preceded in death by his daughter, Pamela Jean Candler; brother, Russell Candler; and sister, Nelva Taylor.Edd is survived by his wife of 25...
Diane Elizabeth Gleason
Aug 2, 2014
Diane Elizabeth Gleason, age 66, of Dayton, went home on Saturday, August 2, 2014, to be with her daughter, Tracy who passed away in January. She was also preceded in death by her parents, John Bernard & Pricilla Gleason. Diane is survived by her siblings, Delores, Don and Dan; best friends, Cindy Webb and Jeri Cataturo; and several nieces and...
Burnam Turner
Aug 2, 2014
TURNER, Burnam "Bud", age 79, born in Jackson, KY, passed away on Saturday, August 2, 2014 in Kissimmee, FL. He is preceded in death by his son, Stephan R. Turner. Burnam is survived by his wife of 60 years, Dorothy Turner; children, Paul (Janis) Turner, Cecelia (John) Nunner, and Berna (Danny) Jones; 9 grandchildren; 5 great grandchildren; siblings, Jean (Bob)...
Paula George
Aug 2, 2014
GEORGE, Paula L. Age 41, passed away August 2, 2014. She is preceded in death by her father, Bill Ross; daughter, Angel George; 2 grandchildren, Brianna Rohrback and Alyssa Rohrback; and paternal grandmother, Clara Ross. She is survived by husband, Donnie George; children, Joyce (Brian) Rohrback, Leana George, Donnie George, and Johnny George; mother, Joyce Ross; siblings, Stan Ross, Lisa...
Geraldine Ryder
Aug 2, 2014
Geraldine "Gerry" M. Ryder, age 96, died Saturday, August 2, 2014. Gerry was born in Dayton on June 2, 1918, and is a 1936 graduate of Stivers H.S. She retired from Rike's and was active in Eastern Star. Preceded in death by husband, Deo, her husband of 72 years, son, Jack Ryder, grandson, Shane Bunting. Gerry is survived by daughters,...
Frank J. Weisenberger
Aug 2, 2014
Weisenberger, Frank J., age 87, of Dayton, passed away on Saturday, August 2, 2014. Frank was born April 19, 1927 in Middletown, Ohio to the late Frank & Marie Weisenberger. Along with his parents, Frank was preceded in death by his loving wife: Dorothy; son: Rick Weisenberger; brother: Paul Weisenberger; and sister: Cora Gentry. He is survived by his three...
Treva N. Cochran
Aug 2, 2014
Cochran, Treva N. (Conley), of Moraine, Ohio, passed away Saturday, August 2, 2014 at the age of 67 with her children by her side. She was born April 20, 1947 in Cumberland City, Tennessee. Treva was preceded in death by her husband: Bill Cochran; parents: William & Mamie Conley; and sisters: Leva Copeland, Weatha Faye Smith & Reba Scarlett. She...
Glen W. Ferguson
Aug 1, 2014
FERGUSON, Glen W.Age 74 passed away Friday, August 1, 2014. He is preceded in death by his wife, Evelyn Ferguson and mother, Oma Hardin. He is survived by daughters, Becky Ferguson and Terry (Bryan) Kelly; son, Glen "Butch" (Lori) Ferguson; "adopted" daughter, Debbie Begley; 7 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren; 3 sisters-in-law; and numerous nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends...
Laura Ruth Lowe
Jul 31, 2014
Lowe, Laura Ruth, age 64, of Kettering, passed away on Thursday, July 31, 2014. She was born March 26, 1950 in Dayton, Ohio to the late Albert & Enid Black. Laura was a 1968 graduate of Centerville High School and she attended Wright State University. Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister: Carolyn Black. Laura...
Raymond Tomaszewski Sr.
Jul 31, 2014
Raymond Paul Tomaszewski Sr., 81, of Trotwood, Ohio passed away on Thursday, July 31, 2014. He was born on November 6, 1932 in Cleveland, Ohio to the late Frank and Helen (Koula) Tomaszewski. He retired from Ford Motor Company and Bay Village School District. Ray was a 32nd Degree Mason. He celebrated 57 years of sobriety and was extremely active...
Anne Allen
Jul 31, 2014
Anne (Joseph) Allen was born on January 21, 1943, in Denver Colorado, to Harold R. Joseph and Mary Anne Thornton Joseph. She passed away in Dayton, Ohio, on July 31, 2014.Anne was loved for her humor, quick wit, smile and culinary skills. She spent most of her youth in Austin, Texas. She was fearless, spirited and an excellent athlete especially...
John D. Hunt
Jul 31, 2014
John D Hunt, age 89 of Dayton, passed away Thursday, July 31, 2014. He was born September 22, 1924 in Charleston, WV to the late James and Myrtle Hunt. He was preceded in death by his wife, Florine Hunt; son, Garry Hunt; step-daughter, Linda (Darlene) Jackson; brother, Kenneth Hunt and sister, Ester (Peggy) Williams.He is survived by his daughter, Sherrie...
Linda Kay Murnahan
Jul 31, 2014
Murnahan, Linda Kay, age 68, of Miami Township, passed away on Thursday, July 31, 2014. She was born April 26, 1946 to the late James Elmer & Betty M. Elam. Linda was a 1964 graduate of Stebbins High School and passed her love of reading to many people. She is survived by her husband of 43 years: Jack Murnahan; children:...
Jack R. Hamm
Jul 30, 2014
Jack R. Hamm, age 71 of Fairborn, passed away Wednesday, July 30, 2014 at his residence. He was born September 10, 1942 in Dayton to the late Jack M. and Annabelle (Hale) Hamm. He is survived by his sons, Jack F. Hamm and Brian B. Hamm; grandson, Jacob R. Hamm; sister, Carol (John) Braunschweiger of CA; several nieces and nephew;...
Homer Javann Hayes
Jul 30, 2014
Homer JaVann Hayes, age 40, of Centerville, OH passed away on Wednesday July 30, 2014. He is preceded in death by his father, Homer Hayes Jr. He is survived by his mother, Paulette (Ron) Marks; sisters, Shirelle (Myron) Applin and Kendra (Torrey) King; brothers, Anthony Marks and Kenneth Marks; and a host of nephews, nieces, aunts, uncles, cousins, friends, and...
Louise Meehan
Jul 29, 2014
MEEHAN, Louise, age 62, of Dayton, passed away Tuesday July 29, 2014 in Dayton, Ohio. Born in Columbus, Ohio September 26, 1951 to James and Elizabeth (Murphy) Meehan. She was preceded in death by her father, James; sister, Kathleen and niece, Sarah. She is survived by her mother, Elizabeth; son, Brian (Ellen); brothers, Chris (Patrice) and Paul (Allen); grandson, Keagan;...
Betty Strole
Jul 29, 2014
Betty M. Strole, age 69 of Dayton, passed away July 29, 2014. She was born September 28, 1944 in Dayton to the late Howard J. Strole and Garnetta R. Cope. In addition to her parents, Betty was preceded in death by her sisters: Judy Sharp and Margie Parrish.Betty is survived by her sister, Sandra Strole; brothers: Howard Strole and Chester...
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