Obituaries
Gale K. Purnhagen
Sep 6, 2013
Gale Kenyon Purnhagen, age 85, passed away on September 6, 2013 at VA Hospice.He is preceded in death by his parents Ohmer & Daisye (Funkhouser) Purnhagen, and sister, Carolyn Duncan. Gale honorably served in the US Navy from 1946-1948 as a Seaman 2nd Class. After his time with the Navy, he worked for General Motors, Delco Products until he retired....
Marie E. Casella
Sep 6, 2013
Marie E. Casella, age 50, of Kettering went home to be with the Lord on Friday, September 6, 2013. Marie was born on October 25, 1962 in Dayton to the late John Petruska and Beverly Petruska. She is survived by children, Elizabeth, Kristin and David Casella; granddaughter, Audrey Reynolds; brothers, David and Steve Petruska; and many other relatives and friends....
Malisa L. Kennison
Sep 5, 2013
Malisa L. Kennison, age 36, of Dayton, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, September 5, 2013. She was preceded in death by her brother, Tony D. Lyons. Malisa is survived by her children, Kyle, Briana, Kalie and Toni Kennison; mother, Lynn (Cecil) Wright; father, Danny (Kim) Lyons; siblings, Shawn Lyons, Christy Wright, Bonnie Wright, Aaron Wright and...
Chester L. Vance
Sep 5, 2013
Vance, Chester L., age 75, of Xenia, passed away Thursday, September 5, 2013 at Hospice of Dayton. He was a member of Arrowbrook Baptist Church of Xenia and Airway Baptist Church of Dayton. Chester was retired from the Harrison Division of GM after 30 years of service. He was an avid Nascar fan and had a passion for old cars...
Allen Henry Schooler
Sep 5, 2013
Allen Henry "Sonny" Schooler, age 72 of Dayton, OH; went to be the Lord on Thursday, September 5, 2013. He was born on January 21, 1941 in Dayton, to the late Pastor Allen H. Schooler and Annie L. Schooler. In addition to his parents, Sonny was preceded in death by his siblings, Pastor Paul A. Schooler, Lucille A. Schooler-Brown, Christina...
Joel Theobald
Sep 4, 2013
Tristan "Joel" Born 2-23-74 and died unexpectedly on 9-4-13.He is survived by his mother Tatiana Randall, brother Tim (Amy) Lairson, sister Angela Freckman Uncles Kevin Theobald and Tristan "NINO" Theobald (Kathy) aunt Katrina Jones one niece Cordelia Freckman Special "brother" cousin Willie (Jennifer) Jones , and Many other cousins, family and friends. Joel loved to swim and watch his Cincinnati...
Helen Morehart
Sep 4, 2013
Helen Morehart, age 95 passed away at Hospice of Dayton, on Wednesday, September 4, 2013. She was born in Somerset, KY on December 9, 1917 to the late William D. & Maude (Beasley) Muse. She is preceded in death by her parents, her loving husband of 30 years, Ben Morehart; brothers: Albert and Hobart Muse; sisters: Eva Girdler, Katherine Kebschull...
Debra Richie
Sep 4, 2013
Debra Anna Richie, 37, of Kettering, passed away Sept 4th, 2013 at her residence after a short battle with cancer. She was born May 19th, 1976 in Coldwater, OH to Dale & Susie (Bergman) Langenkamp who survive in North Star, OH. She married Shane Richie on Dec 14, 2009. Surviving her are 3 sons: Jack, Tyler & Logan. Also surviving...
James Mcfarland
Sep 4, 2013
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Connie Ann Kaiser
Sep 4, 2013
Kaiser, Connie Ann, age 82, passed away on September 4, 2013 at Heartland of Centerville. She is preceded in death by her parents Everett E. & Ruth Ann (Smith) Saylor, and her loving husband of 28 years, Jack Henry Kaiser. Connie is survived by her children: Kathy Dickerson, Linda Kaiser, and Mark & wife Huet Tshin Kaiser; her grandchildren: Joelle...
Mary L. Jackson
Sep 4, 2013
Mary Louise Jackson, age 88, of West Milton, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, September 4, 2013. She was preceded in death by her husband, William Jackson; grandchildren, Jimmy & Robin Skaggs and Ellison Marie Webber; 5 sisters; and a brother. Mary is survived by her children, Judy (Michael) Crowe, Russell Eugene Dennis, Bonnie (Jim) Skaggs and...
Amber-Lynn Werts
Sep 3, 2013
Amber-lynn Marie Werts, age 3, passed away Tuesday September 3, 2013. Visitation is Friday September 6, 2013 from 1pm to 2pm with funeral service starting at 2pm at the Newcomer Funeral Home (South Chapel), Kettering, OH.Interment is in Highland Cemetery, Miamisburg, OH.Please leave the family a special message.
Jack Craft
Sep 3, 2013
Jack Craft, age 69, of Dayton rode through Heaven's gates September 3, 2013 after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Cancer didn't win because he never let it break his spirit. Jack grew up in Dayton and graduated from Chaminade. He was a pattern maker and became the proud owner of Precision Patterns. He retired at the age of 50....
Joan Stallard
Sep 3, 2013
Joan Stallard, age 67 of New Carlisle, passed away on Tuesday, September 3, 2013. She was born on March 12, 1946 in Matewan, WV to the late Joe and Zetta Mae Pack. In addition to her parents, Joan is preceded in death by numerous siblings.She is survived by her loving husband of 50 years, Ronnie Stallard; son, Rodney (Tammy) Stallard;...
Quincy T. Wyatt Jr.
Sep 3, 2013
Wyatt, Quincy T. Jr., age 77, of Moraine, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Tuesday, September 3, 2013. Quincy was born July 11, 1936 in Peadmont, West Virginia to the late Quincy T. Sr. & Bertha (Roberts) Wyatt. Quincy retired from General Motors with over 30 years of service and was a member of the Moraine Seniors Club....
Joe Wilson
Sep 2, 2013
Joe "Joey" Glenn Wilson, age 50, of Kettering, passed away very unexpectedly at his home on Monday, September 2, 2013. He was preceded in death by his father, Charles Wilson; mother, Margie Carroll; and grandparents, Raynard & Ellnora Carroll. Joey is survived by his uncle, Raymond & Carol Carroll; special friends, Barb & Marcus Johnson; Ryan McGee; Scott Childs; numerous...
Georgia Mathews
Sep 2, 2013
Georgia E. Mathews, age 91, of Dayton, OH passed from this life and went to be with the Lord on Monday September 2, 2013. She is preceded in death by her parents, George and Glenna Applegate; husband, Arthur "Mid" Mathews; granddaughter, Tina Lyon; great grandson, Max Barlow; siblings, Dorothy, Kenneth, Mertie, Mary Evelyn, and Donald. She is survived by her...
Ray Rich
Sep 2, 2013
Ray "Bo" Rich, age 64, passed away on September 2nd, 2013. He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Teresa, daughter Kathy Combs, 2 special granddaughters, Kelli & Katie Combs, 2 special uncles, Rush & Wayne Rich of Celina, TN, a special aunt, Susie Garner of Moraine, OH & many nieces & nephews. He is preceded in death by...
Robert Clawson
Sep 2, 2013
Robert Earl Clawson, age 47 of Huber Heights, passed away Monday, September 2, 2013 at Miami Valley Hospital. Rob was born in Dayton to the late Betty Jo and Earl A Clawson. In addition to his parents, Rob was preceded in death by his wife Jane Clawson; and brother, Jerry Clawson. Robert is survived by his daughter Vikki (John) Crooks;...
Howard Mccully
Sep 1, 2013
Howard (Rock) McFarland McCully, age 91, passed away September 1, 2013. He was born December 29, 1921 in Hot Springs, AR, son of the late Grover C. McCully and Ethel Crowell McCully, he served in the U.S. Air Force and retired from NCR Corp. Since then, he enjoyed spending time with family, was an avid Cincinnati Reds fan, and a...
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