Obituaries

Esther Smith

Esther Smith

Jan 6, 2014

Esther Geise Smith, age 96, formerly of Dayton passed away January 6, 2014 at Surrey Place, Bradenton Florida. Born February 10, 1917 to Henry and Elizabeth (Gier) Geise in Ft. Loramie, Ohio. She married Delbert (Smitty) Smith in April, 1937 in Celina Ohio. She lived most of her adult life in Dayton, retiring from Delco Moraine after 24 years. She...

Pamela Lynn Hollon

Pamela Lynn Hollon

Jan 6, 2014

Pamela Lynn Hollon, 55, of Dayton / Harrison Township, passed away on Monday, January 6, 2014, at Good Samaritan Hospital. She was born on November 3, 1958 in Dayton, Ohio to the late Lester Grey and Hattie Cox. Pamela worked as a Bus Driver for Montgomery County MRDD. In addition to her parents she was also preceded in death by...

Paula Ruzick

Paula Ruzick

Jan 6, 2014

Paula Renee Ruzick, age 56, of Kettering, OH passed away Monday January 6, 2014. She is preceded in death by her father, Silas Fannon. She is survived by her mother, Mary "Kathy" Fannon; her husband of 14 years, Joseph R. Ruzick; children, Mindy (Derrick) Smith and Kyle Westendorf; grandchildren, Shayla Smith and Cameron Smith; sister, Pamela Fannon; and numerous family...

Gary Dunn

Gary Dunn

Jan 6, 2014

DUNN, Gary Lee, age 70, previously of Sidney, OH, passed away on Monday, January 6, 2014. Preceded in death by his parents, Wayne and Wilma Dunn. Gary is survived by his wife, Judith Dunn; children, Tammy (Doug) Pietrzak, West Milton, OH, Darwin (Elizabeth) Dunn, West Carrollton, OH; 3 step-daughters, Kathleen (Larry) Campbell, Milledgeville, GA, Carol (Steve) Vennard, Mason, OH, Korrina...

Darryl Daugherty

Darryl Daugherty

Jan 6, 2014

Darryl D. Daugherty, age 49 of Huber Heights, passed away January 6, 2014. He was born October 11, 1964 in Dayton to the late Hershel Daugherty and Wanda Daugherty who survives. In addition to his father, Darryl was preceded in death by his nephew, Gary Lee Daugherty; and grandson, Michael Anthony. Darryl is survived by his mother, Wanda; children: Jennifer,...

Sue H. Lawson

Sue H. Lawson

Jan 6, 2014

Sue H. Lawson, 89, of Dayton, passed away on Monday, January 6, 2014 at Brookhaven Retirement Center. She was born on January 19, 1924 in Big Hill, Kentucky to the late Lonnie and Matilda (Viars) Hudson. Sue was an artist who loved to write poetry and painted scenery and wildlife in various mediums, often selling her work all over the...

Hermine Collington

Hermine Collington

Jan 5, 2014

Hermine Evalena Collington was born on May 24, 1936 to Hezekiah and Zylpha Collington in Jamaica, West Indies. She was the first of five children born to that union. She became affectionately known by family and friends as Stermine or Daisy. To her five biological children and her adopted daughter, she was simply known as "Mom."Mom and her siblings lost...

Lee Traylor

Lee Traylor

Jan 5, 2014

Lee Ray Traylor, age 43 of Tipp City, beloved son of Charles and Jo Ellen Traylor, passed away Sunday January 5, 2014 at the Drake Center in Cincinnati after illness. He was preceded in death by father, Charles and brother, Kevin Traylor. He is survived by mother, Jo Ellen Traylor; children: Kody Traylor age 20 and Madasyn age 11; sisters:...

Richard Kinstle

Richard Kinstle

Jan 5, 2014

Richard L. Kinstle, age 74 of Dayton, passed away January 5, 2014. He was born October 5, 1939 to the late Joseph and Grayse Kinstle.Dick is survived by his children: Rick, Jeff, Susie, Laurie, Dina and Aimee; 17 grandchildren; brother, James; and sister, Angela.Dick was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps and was a lifetime Postal Worker. The family...

Barbara J. Kekelis

Barbara J. Kekelis

Jan 5, 2014

Barbara J. Kekelis, age 78 of Huber Heights, passed away Sunday, January 5, 2014. She was born September 18, 1935 in Troy, OH to the late, Clarence and Annette Landis. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Kekelis, Jr. and grandson, David Lee.She is survived by her children, Danny Plank, John Plank, Kathy Lee and Tami Rohrer;...

James Randolph

James Randolph

Jan 5, 2014

James R. "Jim" Randolph, age 57 of Dayton, passed away January 5, 2014. He was born November 5, 1956 in Crossville, TN to the late William and Ida Mae Randolph. In addition to his parents, Jim was preceded in death by his brothers and sisters: Joe, Ray, Hollis, Charles, Georged and Charlene Randolph and Joyce Hornsby.Jim is survived by his...

Darrell Ellerthorpe

Darrell Ellerthorpe

Jan 4, 2014

Darrell Lee Ellerthorpe, Sr. of Dayton, passed away January 4, 2014 at age 55. He was preceded in death by his father, Norman Ellerthorpe; and daughter, Shana Lynn. He is survived by his mother, Gloria Weltch; children: Darrell Lee Jr., Clarissa, Ashley, Amanda (John) Burkett, Miranda (Charlie) England, Brittany Wolford, and Seth; brothers and sisters: Ronald, Tina, Norma (Thomas) Shawhan,...

Michael R. Lewis

Michael R. Lewis

Jan 4, 2014

Lewis, Michael R., age 44, of Dayton, passed away on Saturday, January 4, 2014. He is survived by his mother and step father: Deborah J. (Robert D.) Gibson; sons: Hunter Michael, Michael Ray Jr. & Gunner Daniel Lewis; daughter: Lacey Nicole Lewis; sister: Melissa (Michael) Fader; nephews: Michael, Mark & Maciah; niece: Makayla. Michael was employed at Stohle & Co....

Benita J. Lewis

Benita J. Lewis

Jan 4, 2014

Benita (Neet) Jean Howard-Lewis, age 58, passed at her residence in Trotwood, Ohio on Saturday January 4, 2014. Born on September 12, 1955 in Charleston, W. VA, to the late James C. Howard, Jr & Phyllis Howard-Prater.Benita leaves to cherish her memories, her husband, Michael L. Lewis, Sr. (Trotwood); (1) son, Michael A. Brantley (Dayton), (1) daughter, Mondrace J. Brantley...

Audi L. Richardson

Audi L. Richardson

Jan 4, 2014

Audi L. Richardson, age 40, of Dayton passed away on Saturday, January 4, 2014. She is survived by her daughter, Ashtyn L. Williams; mother, Shirley Nelson-Richardson; father, Stephen Richardson; many other relatives and a host of special friends. Audi was preceded in death by her grandparents, New Jersey & Jeithro Nelson and Anna A. Ladd. The family will receive friends...

Thelma P. Lipovsky

Thelma P. Lipovsky

Jan 4, 2014

Thelma P. Lipovsky, age 81 of Dayton, passed away Saturday, January 4, 2014. She was born March 4, 1932 in Burrville, TN to the late, Otto and Mattie (Smith) Hurst. She was preceded in death by her great-grandson, Isaiah; siblings, George and Vernon Hurst and Irma Knotts.She is survived by her loving husband of 62 years, Albert; children, Timothy (Kay)...

Eileen A. Sink

Eileen A. Sink

Jan 3, 2014

Sink, Eileen A., age 86, of Kettering, passed away on Friday, January 3, 2014. Eileen was a member of East Dayton Christian Church and a very talented artist. Eileen is survived by her sons and daughters-in-law: Bruce (Olive) Sink & Brett (Kathy) Sink; grandchildren: Jeff (Holly) Sink, Traci Sink, Carly (Wendel) Slone & Alana Sink; great grandchildren: Talon, Rowen, Kian...

Clyde A. Fisher

Clyde A. Fisher

Jan 3, 2014

Clyde Allen Fisher, deceased 1-3-2014. Beloved Uncle of Jerry Fisher. Born in Collinsville, OH 9-29-1926 to Thurman and Mabel Fisher. Attended Seven Mile High School. Clyde was in the U. S. Army from 1945 to 1949. Clyde became a resident of Dayton at which time he became the owner-operator of Dayton Crankshaft Service Co until he moved to Grayling, MI....

Cornelius Spellman

Cornelius Spellman

Jan 3, 2014

Cornelius William "Neal" Spellman, age 50 of Springfield, passed away January 3, 2014. He was born October 14, 1963 in Springfield to the late Lewis and Bernice Spellman. In addition to his parents, Neal was preceded in death by his brother-in-law, Terry Smith.Neal is survived by his wife of 30 years, Margaret Spellman; son, James Spellman; brothers and sisters: Penny...

Penny Cvitkovich

Penny Cvitkovich

Jan 3, 2014

Penny S. Cvitkovich, age 50 of Dayton, passed away January 3, 2014. She was born March 2, 1963 in Dayton to the late Frank Spanel and Wanda Sanford. In addition to her parents, Penny was preceded in death by her husband, Gregory S. Cvitkovich; and brother, Timothy Spanel.Penny is survived by her children: Jason Shumard, Dustin Shumard, Lori (Brandon) Maggard...

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