Obituaries

Rosemary Lombard

Rosemary Lombard

Feb 2, 2026

Rosemary Lombard (née Uhelsky), age 87, passed away peacefully on February 2, 2026. She was born on November 28, 1938, in Youngstown, Ohio, to Michael and Suzanna (Behun) Uhelsky. In addition to her parents, Rosemary was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 59 years, Carl Anthony Lombard; her siblings Andrew (Roseann) Uhelsky, Emery “Jimmy” (Mary Ellen) Uhelsky, and...

Dorothy E Rogacki

Dorothy E Rogacki

Feb 2, 2026

Dorothy E. Rogacki passed away peacefully on February 2, 2026.  She is survived by her loving family and friends.  She will be missed forever and will always be with us.

Carl Ray Spangler

Carl Ray Spangler

Feb 1, 2026

Carl Ray Spangler, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away on February 1, 2026, in Dayton, Ohio. Born on August 21, 1942, in Rand, West Virginia, he lived a life with laughter and love.

For many years, Carl worked as a scheduler for Harris Graphics in Dayton and later at Graphic Systems Services Inc. in Springboro. Known for...

James Harvey Leggett Jr.

James Harvey Leggett Jr.

Feb 1, 2026

James Harvey Leggett Jr, 61, of Fairborn, passed at home on February 1, 2026. He was born in Portsmouth, Virginia on August 10, 1964. After serving 4 years (1982-1986) in the United States Army, Jim graduated from ITT Technical Institute with an associate’s degree in electronic engineering in 1991. He retired from Northrop Grumman as a contractor for NASA in...

Donald "Don" Lee Fink Sr.

Donald "Don" Lee Fink Sr.

Feb 1, 2026

Donald Lee Fink, Sr., age 95, of Miamisburg, passed away Sunday, February 1st, 2026. He was born in Dayton, Ohio to Edward and Margaret (Bohrer) Fink. 

He graduated from Wilbur Wright High School class of 48. He loved the game of baseball. He was inducted into Wilbur Wright High School Hall of Fame on November 3rd, 2017 for being a part...

James Hugh Geary

James Hugh Geary

Feb 1, 2026

James H. Geary (Jim) passed away on February 1, 2026. He was preceded in death by his father and mother Merle and Helen GEARY, His sister Nyona June Lawlis.

Survived by his Wife, Patricia (Patty) Geary; Daughters, Rochelle Southard (Darrell) and Roxanne Casadonte; Stepsons, Tony Plummer (Lisa) and Doug Plummer (Cindy); Niece, Patricia Marshal; Grandchildren, Steve Casadonte (Maria), Marc Casadonte (Rebecca),...

Richard H. Stillwaugh

Richard H. Stillwaugh

Feb 1, 2026

Richard H. Stillwaugh, age 86, of Miamisburg, passed away of a short illness on Sunday, February 1, 2026. A private service will be held by the family. 

Delores May Abney

Delores May Abney

Jan 31, 2026

Delores M. Abney, 90, of Miamisburg, passed away on Saturday morning, January 31, 2026. She went peacefully at home in her sleep, surrounded by loving family. Delores was preceded in death by her parents, Jess and Lucy Haggard; her husband, Gibson Abney; two daughters, Lois and Judy; and the recent passing of DJ, her beloved dog of 13 years, all...

Keith W. Bostick

Keith W. Bostick

Jan 31, 2026

Keith Bostick passed away peacefully on January 31, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family. Born on January 22, 1960, in Sidney, Ohio, he was the son of the late William and Ruby (Warwick) Bostick.

Keith married the love of his life, Amy Hall, on February 15, 2024, and embraced her children, Alyssa and Ryan Hall, as his own. His...

Keegan Anthony Rogers

Keegan Anthony Rogers

Jan 31, 2026

Keegan Rogers, age 24, passed away on January 31. He was born on July 5, 2001, and was the youngest of three sons born to Sam and Krista Rogers.

Keegan graduated from Xenia High School and the Greene County Career Center in 2020. After graduation, he proudly served his country in the United States Army as a helicopter electrician. Following his...

Douglas E. Whitford

Douglas E. Whitford

Jan 30, 2026

Douglas E. Whitford, age 73, of Dayton, Ohio, passed away peacefully on January 30, 2026. He was born in Dayton on January 20, 1953, to the late Carl and Beatrice Whitford.

Doug proudly served his country as a Navy salvage diver for one tour of duty, demonstrating the courage and determination that defined his life. After his service, he became a...

Cuthbert "Cubby" Cornette

Cuthbert "Cubby" Cornette

Jan 30, 2026

Cuthbert “Cubby” Cornette, age 85, of Beavercreek, Ohio, went home to be with the Lord on January 30, 2026, with Jackie, his beloved wife of 64 years by his side. A devout Christian, his faith was central to who he was and guided how he lived.

Cubby was born on July 20, 1940, in Sassafras, Kentucky, to the late Raleigh and...

Mae Loraine Lewis

Mae Loraine Lewis

Jan 30, 2026

Mae Loraine Edwards was called home to rejoin her Heavenly family on Friday, January 30, 2026. She lived a quiet but beautiful life and will be remembered as a loving family member, friend, and teacher.Mae was born on December 27, 1942 to Velma Mae Focht and Thomas Linden Edwards. Surrounded by her siblings Shirley, Linda, Thomas ("Sonny"), and Doug, Mae...

Katherine Waddell

Katherine Waddell

Jan 30, 2026

WADDELL, Katherine (Kathy), age 94, of Washington Township, OH passed away on January 30, 2026 at Hospice of Dayton. She was born at Banner, KY to the late Katherine Stratton and Claude Flannery. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 64 years, Wes Waddell and daughters Jeanie Fournier and Karen Waddell. She is...

Scott L. Shively

Scott L. Shively

Jan 30, 2026

Scott Lee Shively, age 52, of Miamisburg, Ohio, passed away on January 30, 2026 in hospice care after a courageous battle with cancer. His wife Sarah, and his girls Abby and Carmen were by his side till the end.

Born on April 17, 1973, Scott grew up in Brookville and graduated from Brookville High School in 1991. He was a devoted...

James T. Reed Sr.

James T. Reed Sr.

Jan 29, 2026

James T. Reed Sr., age 87 of Dayton, passed away Thursday, January 29, 2026 at St. Leonard Center. He was born July 31, 1938 in Dayton, Ohio the son of the late Joseph and Mildred Reed.

He is preceded in death by his wife, Cora Louise Reed; daughter, Sandra Downs; grandson, Joseph Jacaruso; sister, Judith Kay Reed.

Jim is survived by his...

Amber Marie Rich

Amber Marie Rich

Jan 29, 2026

Amber Marie Rich, age 41, of Dayton, passed away peacefully on January 29, 2026 after her years-long battle with cancer. Amber was born in Covington, Kentucky on March 12, 1984 to the late Audrey Begley.

Amber was preceded in death by her mother and her grandmother, Martha Begley.

She is survived by partner, Alan Howard; long-time best friend, Michelle Lillard-Diaz; nephews, Avery...

Effie Marie Malone

Effie Marie Malone

Jan 29, 2026

Effie Marie Malone, affectionately known as "Sis," departed this world peacefully on January 29, 2026, at the age of 88. Born on August 31, 1937, in Lawrence County, Ohio, Effie lived a life filled with love, warmth, and dedication. A proud graduate of Ironton High School, Class of 1955, she carried with her the spirit of resilience that would define...

Gary L. Haynes

Gary L. Haynes

Jan 29, 2026

Gary L. Haynes, 78, lifetime resident of Dayton, Ohio died peacefully at his home in the early morning on January 29, 2026.

He was a USNR veteran who proudly served with a Naval Security Group in Kamaseya Japan during the Vietnam conflict. A graduate of Belmont High School class of 1965, and Sinclair Community College, he pursued a career in accounting,...

Lula Bell Hemingway Smith

Lula Bell Hemingway Smith

Jan 28, 2026

Evangelist Lula Bell Hemingway Smith, Born December 11, 1926 she was 5th of 6 children born to Henry and Henrietta Hemingway.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband of 52 1/2 years Sim Smith; Her siblings: Reverend Joseph H Hemingway, Mattie S Shumake, Minnie K Brown, John Hemingway. And Willie L Hemingway; Her daughter Bridget R Smith and...

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