Obituaries

Jean M. Shock

Jean M. Shock

Nov 22, 2013

Jean M. Shock, 83, of Union, passed away on Friday, November 22, 2013 at Hospice of Dayton, while surrounded by her loving family. She was born on June 20, 1930 in Dayton, OH, to the late Clarence and Caroline Bonecutter. In addition to her Parents she was also preceded in death by her Brother, Donald Bonecutter of Fairborn, OH and...

William Harris

William Harris

Nov 22, 2013

William L. "Billy" Harris, age 40 of Dayton, passed away November 22, 2013. He was born July 2, 1973 in Dayton to the late William E. Harris and Theresa Harris who survives. In addition to his mother, Billy is survived by his daughter, Katelan Harris; brothers: Harold Harris and Robert Harris; sister, Danielle (Jon Littler) Harris; by his daughter's mother,...

John Copeland

John Copeland

Nov 22, 2013

John Copeland, age 86 of Kettering, went to be with the Lord Friday, November 22, 2013. He was preceded in death by his parents; step-daughter; and brother.John is survived by his wife of 50 years, Jean Copeland; sons: Terry (Charlene) and Michael (Addie); 4 grandchildren: Shawn, Tosha, Kyle and Chelsi; 2 sisters: Ruth and Edith; and brother, Joel (Linda); many...

Mary Watts

Mary Watts

Nov 22, 2013

Mary E. Watts, age 68 of Riverside, passed away November 22, 2013. She was born April 13, 1945 in Hazard, KY to the late H.B. and Mattie Cox. In addition to her parents, Mary was preceded in death by her daughter and son-in-law: June Anne and Dan Reed; brother, Jeff; and sister, Connie. Mary is survived by her husband of...

Phyllis Shank

Phyllis Shank

Nov 22, 2013

Phyllis M. Shank, passed away on Friday, November 22nd, 2013. She is survived by her son, Michael (Allyson) Shank, 3 grandsons, Cameron, Nicholas & Cooper Shank, sister, Susie Andersson, 2 sisters-in-law, Ann Massie & Patsy Schneider & numerous nieces & nephews. She is preceded in death by her husband, Robert "Bob" Shank & her brothers, Paul, Pete & John. Visitation...

Michele Caldwell

Michele Caldwell

Nov 22, 2013

Michele Caldwell, age 62, passed away on November 22nd, 2013. She is survived by her son, Graeme (Talia) Caldwell. She is preceded in death by her parents, Michael & Winifred Berretta & her brother, Donald Berretta. Services will be held in Ossining, NY at a later date.

Jeffrey Stephen Pitsinger

Jeffrey Stephen Pitsinger

Nov 21, 2013

Pitsinger, Jeffrey Stephen, age 72, of Dayton, passed away on Thursday, November 21, 2013. Jeffrey was a 1959 graduate of Belmont High School and attended the Dayton Art Institute. He taught at Ohio Institute of Photography and retired from Systems Research Lab in 1994. Jeffrey was a member of American Legion Post # 675, AmVets Post # 2003 and Eagles...

Doris Jean Watkins

Doris Jean Watkins

Nov 20, 2013

Doris R. Watkins, age 88, passed away in Dayton, Ohio on November 20, 2013, after a blessedly brief period of declining health. She had lived there for more than a decade with her daughter, Bronna Watkins Vance, and her son-in-law Jim Vance. Her survivors also include Bronna's half sister, Patricia Watkins "Trish" Oba of Holladay, Utah.Born Doris Jean Rollins to...

Kristy Rose Cropper

Kristy Rose Cropper

Nov 20, 2013

Cropper, Kristy Rose, age 51, of Dayton, departed this life on Wednesday November 20, 2013 at Hospice of Dayton. She was born in Cynthiana, KY on December 31, 1961 to the late Rebecca (Clark) and James Cropper. She was a graduate of Beavercreek HS and was an avid Cleveland Browns fan. She loved the family vacations she went on every...

Daniel Norris

Daniel Norris

Nov 20, 2013

NORRIS, Daniel Bruce, age 56, born January 25, 1957, passed away peacefully in his home in Beavercreek on November 20, 2013. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Patricia Norris. He is survived by his wife, Mary Ellen; daughter, Erin; son, Matthew; brother, Chuck (Carla); sister, Sandy (Ken) Kubasky; step-mother, Irene Norris; nieces, Danielle, Ashleigh, Katelyn, Megan,...

Shirley Rose Knife

Shirley Rose Knife

Nov 20, 2013

Shirley Rose Knife, 79, of Huber Heights, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, November 20, 2013 at Miami Valley Hospital.She was born August 22, 1934 in Cleveland, Ohio, to the late Andrew and Rose (Sabo) Smith. Shirley loved cooking and collecting recipes. She also loved gardening, annual flowers, sewing, ballroom dancing and her cat, Snowball. Shirley enjoyed volunteering...

Rafael Marderosian

Rafael Marderosian

Nov 19, 2013

Marderosian, Rafael "Marc", age 90, passed away Tuesday, November 19, 2013. He was born November 21, 1922 in Erie, PA to the late Leo and Justine Marderosian. Marc was a WWII combat Veteran in the African and European Theatres, and was also an Aeronautical Engineer and Systems Logistics Manager for the United States Air Force. He was member of the...

John Rosfeld

John Rosfeld

Nov 19, 2013

John F. Rosfeld, 82, of Huber Heights, passed away on November 19, 2013 at Dayton VA Hospice. He was born on January 7, 1931 to Otto and Cordelia (Schneider) Rosfeld in Franklin County, IN. John worked as a Letter Carrier for United States Postal Service for over 30 years, served in the United States Navy, and was a lifetime member...

Kenneth C. Kincaid

Kenneth C. Kincaid

Nov 19, 2013

Bishop Kenneth C. Kincaid, 75, Beavercreek, Ohio, passed away on Tuesday, November 19, 2013 at his home. He was born March 5, 1938 in Kane, Pennsylvania, son of the late Virgil Price Kincaid, Sr. and Mary Amelia Kincaid. He moved back to Beavercreek in 2012 after over 31 years of Ministry in the Orlando, Florida area. His parents and brother...

Lettie Denton

Lettie Denton

Nov 19, 2013

Lettie Kathleen Denton, age 75, passed away Tuesday November 19, 2013. She is preceded in death by her parents, Santford and Susan Hisel of Irvine, KY; and brother, James Earl Hisel. She is survived by her husband of over 50 years, David Denton; children, Brenda Sue Lane, Darrell Russell (Bernie) Denton, and James R. Denton; and brother, Ray Wayne (Cynthia)...

Charles Russell Martin

Charles Russell Martin

Nov 18, 2013

Martin, Charles "Chuck" Russell, age 80, passed away on Monday, November 18, 2013 in Beavercreek, OH. He was born on February 19, 1933 in Salem, IN to the late Russell Andrew & Marcia (Dumford) Martin. He is preceded in death by his parents and his loving wife of 56 years, Marie. He is survived by his son Dan (& Kim)...

Taylor Rhone

Taylor Rhone

Nov 18, 2013

Taylor R. Rhone, 57, of Yellow Springs, passed away on November 18, 2013 at Greene Memorial Hospital. He was born on February 7, 1956 to Elmore and Mamie (Butler) Rhone in Oklahoma City, OK.He was preceded in death by his Father, Elmore Rhone.Taylor worked as a Account Executive for WKEF Channel 22. Taylor is survived by his loving Wife, Wynne,...

Carmileta Decker

Carmileta Decker

Nov 18, 2013

Carmileta Decker, age 69 of Dayton, passed away November 18, 2013. She was born January 14, 1944 in Chattanooga, TN to the late Houston Hubert and Willie Ruth McNabb. In addition to her parents, Carmileta was preceded in death by her granddaughter, Carmen; brothers: Ray, Olan, Donald and Ronald; and sisters: Fay, Diane and Sarah Mae.Carmileta is survived by her...

Mark Lee Kingsolver

Mark Lee Kingsolver

Nov 17, 2013

Kingsolver, Mark Lee, age 44, of Xenia passed away Sunday, November 17, 2013.He is survived by his wife, Shelly Renee Kingsolver (Eicher); children, Ashley Kingsolver (23), Brian Andrew Webb (Kingsolver) (21), Alex Kingsolver (15), Aron Kingsolver (15), Nicholas Kingsolver (13), Amber Clark-Arroyo (22), Allen Michael Clark (20), Emily Marie-Pearl Clark (15), Abygail Rosemarie Kingsolver (6),Matthew Isaiah Lee Kingsolver (2); grandchildren,...

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