Obituaries

Melva Allen

Melva Allen

May 7, 2013

Melva Delores (Howell) Allen, age 73 of Dayton, was born February 26, 1940 and was accepted into the loving arms of the Lord on May 7, 2013. She was surrounded by her loving family. Melva was preceded in death by her husband, William G. Allen, Sr.; parents, Alice and Raymond Howell; infant son, William Allen, Jr.; brothers: Maynard Eugene, Chuck...

Dwight Jacks Jr.

Dwight Jacks Jr.

May 7, 2013

Dwight H Jacks, Jr., age 64 of Dayton, OH passed away Tuesday, May 7, 2013. He was born in Huntsville, AL to the late Flora and Dwight Jacks. Dwight is survived by his son, James (Tina) Jacks; grandchildren, Emily and Jayden; brothers, Bob and David Jacks; and many other relatives and friends. Dwight had a love of riding his Harley...

Anna E. Oprendek

Anna E. Oprendek

May 7, 2013

Anna E. Oprendek, age 94 of Dayton, passed away on Tuesday, May 7, 2013 at Grafton Oaks Nursing Home.

Jack Stahley

Jack Stahley

May 7, 2013

Stahley, Jack, age 88, of Xenia, passed away Tuesday, May 7, 2013. He was a retired Store Manager of the Bi-Rite Stores in Xenia, Beavercreek, and Wilmington. Prior to that he was store manager of Albers Grocery Store, where he met his wife of 40 years, Joann. Jack was proud to serve his country as a Navy Veteran of WWII....

Karol Diane Randle

Karol Diane Randle

May 6, 2013

Randle, Karol Diane, age 70, of Clearcreek Township, passed away on Monday, May 6, 2013. Karol was born June 1, 1942 in Hillsboro, Ohio to the late Addison & Ruth (Reno) Williams. Karol was a graduate of Hillsboro High School, Class of 1960. Karol is survived by her husband of 50 years: John E. Randle; daughters and sons-in-law: Melanie Ann...

Keith Sheehan

Keith Sheehan

May 6, 2013

SHEEHAN, Keith age 53 passed away suddenly on May 6, 2013. He is preceded in death by his parents: Fred & Phyllis Sheehan, brother Mark Sheehan, and wife Tracy Ross Sheehan. Keith is survived by his children: Cory and Christy Sheehan; his beloved girlfriend Michelle Brandon and son R.J.; sisters: Melody (Rod) Davis, April (Steve Reeves) Cook, sister-in-law Lisa Sheehan....

Gary Klawonn

Gary Klawonn

May 6, 2013

KLAWONN, Gary, age 45, of New Carlisle, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, May 6, 2013. He is preceded in death by his nephew, A.J. Wheeler. Gary is survived by his parents, Norm and Carol Klawonn; siblings, Dave and Mike Klawonn, Sue (Jim) Wheeler, and Donna (Bobby) Shelton; girlfriend, Penny Burks, as well as numerous nieces and nephews. He loved bowling...

Marvis C. Sloan

Marvis C. Sloan

May 6, 2013

Marvis Cecilia "Mack" Sloan, loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother passed away peacefully Monday, May 6, 2013 at age 77. She retired from Elder-Beerman, Kettering Shoe Department in 2008. Her family was her greatest joy along with reading a good spy novel and working puzzles. "Mack" is preceded in death by her parents; Orlo L. and Myrna L. Barber (Warne),...

Edward Michael Powers

Edward Michael Powers

May 6, 2013

Edward Michael Powers, age 28 of Dayton, passed away May 6, 2013. He was born November 17, 1984 in Dayton to the late Frank Powers and Crystal Walker who survives. In addition to his father, Eddie was preceded in death by his grandmother, Marva Phelps.Eddie is survived by his mother and step-father: Crystal and Shelby Walker; step-mother, Sandi Powers; daughter,...

Ava Wallace

Ava Wallace

May 6, 2013

WALLACE, Ava Devene, age 92, of Centerville, formerly of Middletown, passed away on Monday, May 6, 2013. She is preceded in death by her husband, Robert L. Wallace; son, Rock Wallace, and great grandchild, Lilly Evans. Ava is survived by her children, Craig (Darlene) Wallace and Allyn (Jim) Richied; 6 grandchildren; 9 great grandchildren, as well as numerous nieces and...

Ruth S. Morgan

Ruth S. Morgan

May 6, 2013

Morgan, Ruth S., age 84, of Dayton, Ohio, formerly of Wadesboro, North Carolina, passed away on Monday, May 6, 2013. Ruth was born July 25, 1928 in Wadesboro, NC to the late Atlas Cleveland Smith & Irene (Vaughn) Smith. She retired from Wansona Manufacturing with over 20 years of service and was a member of Wadesboro Baptist Church. Ruth is...

Ruth S. Morgan

Ruth S. Morgan

May 6, 2013

Morgan, Ruth S., age 84, of Dayton, Ohio, formerly of Wadesboro, North Carolina, passed away on Monday, May 6, 2013. Ruth was born July 25, 1928 in Wadesboro, NC to the late Atlas Cleveland Smith & Irene (Vaughn) Smith. She retired from Wansona Manufacturing with over 20 years of service and was a member of Wadesboro Baptist Church. Ruth is...

Mary Jane Campbell

Mary Jane Campbell

May 6, 2013

Campbell, Mary Jane "Janie", 54 of Beavercreek, Ohio passed away at her home on Monday, May 6, 2013 surrounded by family and friends. Janie is survived by her husband of 29 years, Darrell Campbell; daughters, Jennifer Campbell and Julia Campbell; son, Christopher Campbell; mother, Verna Austin; and numerous family members and friends. Janie was employed for 18 years at Evergreen...

Rita Mae Settles

Rita Mae Settles

May 5, 2013

Rita Mae Settles, age 84 of Trotwood, passed away May 5, 2013. She was born in Pearmont, OH to the late Bessie and Amza Stoner, Sr. She was preceeded in death by husband Walter Settles.Rita was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend and will be missed by all who knew her.A graveside service will be held at Glen...

Opal Farley

Opal Farley

May 5, 2013

Opal Lee Farley, age 85 of Dayton, OH passed away Sunday, May 5, 2013. Opal was born in Jamestown, TN to the late Willie and Oscar Robinson. In addition to her parents, Opal was preceded in death by her sisters, Wanda Huffman, Yevonne Peacock, and Jean Williams; and brother, Ronnie Robinson.She is survived by husband of 58 years, Glenn Farley;...

Edward J. Wilhoite

Edward J. Wilhoite

May 4, 2013

Edward J. Wilhoite, age 73 of Dayton, passed away May 4, 2013 at his home. He was born January 1, 1940 in Owenton, KY to the late Foster and Justine Wilhoite. In addition to his parents, Eddie was preceded in death by step children: Jack and Clifford Jones; and brothers: Richard and Donald Wilhoite.Eddie is survived by his wife of...

Francis Umbel, Jr.

Francis Umbel, Jr.

May 4, 2013

Umbel, Francis Jr. Age 73, passed away on Saturday May 4th, 2013. He was preceded in death by his parents Francis and Margaret Umbel of Fairbanks, PA, loving wife Donna J. Umbel and his Great Granddaughter Abigail Edmonds. Pap is survived by son Francis Umbel III and wife Lisa of Dayton, Ohio, daughter Lisa Watson and husband David of White...

Gail Williams

Gail Williams

May 3, 2013

Gail Williams, age 73 of Dayton, OH, passed away on Friday, May 3, 2013 at Good Samaritan Hospital. She was born September 30, 1939 in Muscatine, IA to the late Roosevelt and Willa Gaddis.Gail graduated from Muscatine High School and worked as an executive administrator for General Motors for over a decade, she also worked at IAMS and Standard Register.Troy...

Cheryl Michalak

Cheryl Michalak

May 3, 2013

Cheryl L. (nee: Pearman) Michalak, age 57, of Kettering, OH passed away on Friday May 3, 2013. She is preceded in death by her father, James Pearman. She is survived by her mother, Mildred Pearman; daughters, Jessica "Jae" Michalak and Ashley Michalak; brother, Rod Pearman of Georgia; special friend, Bill Short; and many family and friends. Visitation is Thursday May...

John Polston

John Polston

May 3, 2013

POLSTON, John age 86 of Dayton passed away peacefully the evening of Friday, May 3, 2013. He was born in Monroe Wisconsin on June 14, 1926 to the late John and Maggie (Cecil) Polston. His family moved to Dayton where he attended Grace A. Green Elementary School then Roosevelt High School. He enlisted in the Marine Corps when he was...

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