Obituaries
Cecilia Smith
May 26, 2024
Cecilia Smith (nee Garhammer) has died, May 26, 2024 at the age of 85 years old. She resided in Dayton, Ohio for 67 years; and most recently a resident at Maria Joseph Living Center. She is preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth Smith, who passed in 2015. Cecilia is survived by her three children, Rick G. Smith, Peggy S....
Roger S. Roop
May 26, 2024
Roger S. Roop, 91 of Beavercreek, Ohio, passed away May 26, 2024. Beloved father of Gerald Roop and Dean Roop, father in law of Pamela Roop; brother of Loran "Junior" Roop, Dwight Roop, Denver Roop and Gary Roop, Grandad of Dustin Roop and Gina (Kevin) Allen. He is also survived by his great grandchildren Gabrielle, Nyla and Madison.Roger was preceded...
Jerome W. Burneka
May 26, 2024
Jerome W. Burneka, age 82, of Huber Heights, passed away on Sunday, May 26, 2024.He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 51 years, Grace Burneka.Jerome is survived by his sons, Jerry (Jeri Lynn) and Stan Burneka; sisters, Rosie Thies and Mary (Phil) Ratterman; brothers, Daniel Burneka and Frank (Dyla) Burneka; and many other relatives and friends.Jerome retired...
Mary Lou Fox
May 25, 2024
Mary Lou Fox, age 82 of Middletown, passed away Saturday, May 25, 2024. She was born November 23, 1941 in Adams County, Ohio the daughter of the late Alonzo and Meade Lockwood. Mary's family was the center of her life. She was happiest spending time with family and playing with her grand-babies was her greatest joy. In her free time...
Paul Keaton Savage
May 25, 2024
It is with profound sadness that I share the passing of our beloved father Paul Keaton Savage born February 28, 1944 in Livingston, Tennessee who left us on May 25, 2024 at the age of 80 surrounded by his loving family in his final moments. He was a man of immense work ethic and cherished, every moment spent with his...
Linda M. Marlow
May 25, 2024
Linda Marie Marlow, age 67, of West Carrollton passed away on May 25, 2024. She was born in Dayton on January 26, 1957 to the late Louis and Evelyn Buschur. In addition to her parents, Linda is preceded in death by her brother, James Buschur; nephew, James Sissom Jr.; father-in-law, Johnny Marlow; mother-in-law, Gloria Lucille Marlow and brother-in-law, James Sissom.Linda...
Melissa Marie Jones
May 25, 2024
On Saturday, May 25, 2024, Melissa Marie “Wade” Jones passed away peacefully with her loving family by her side after a brief illness at Soin Medical Center in Beavercreek, Ohio. Born November 2, 1969, in Zanesville to James E. Jr., and Helen M. “Curtis” Wade. Melissa was preceded in death by her paternal and maternal grandparents, several aunts, and uncles.She...
Bill K. Carmack
May 25, 2024
Billy Kent Carmack, age 83, of Dayton passed away peacefully surrounded by family on May 25, 2024. He was born in Miamisburg, Ohio on September 1, 1940 to the late Vernon and Callie Carmack. In addition to his parents, Bill is preceded in death by his granddaughter, Caitlyn Carmack; brother, Vernon "Tee" Carmack; brother-in-law, Gary Marcum; father-in-law, Delbert Hays and...
Shaun Allen Kurrek
May 24, 2024
Shaun will forever live on through his mother, Violet Flint; his brother and sister, Bobby Kurrek and Billijean Bode; his former wife, Misty Kurrek; his three children, Orion Kurrek, Elijah Kurrek, and Trinity Kurrek; step-mother, Brenda Miller; and his half brother, Ronnie Kurrek.
A Celebration of Shaun’s Life will be held, available to close friends and family members, at a later...
Michael Patrick Gibney
May 24, 2024
Lt Col. Michael Patrick Gibney, 71, of Centerville, Ohio, passed away Friday, May 24, 2024, after a long battle with Parkinson’s. He was born September 27, 1952, in Ft. Belvoir, Virginia, the son of Andreanna and the late Francis Gibney. He graduated from Andress High School and earned his master’s degree from Abilene Christian University. Michael married his loving wife...
Aaron F. Schimer
May 24, 2024
Aaron Francis Schimer, age 39, of Kettering, passed away May 24, 2024. Aaron was born in Kettering, Ohio on November 25, 1984 to Cindy and Jerry Schimer.Aaron was preceded in death by his grandfather, Terry Thompson; grandfather, Jack; and grandmother, Shirley Schimer.He is survived by father, Jerry (Gerald) Schimer; mother, Cindy (Cynthia) Schimer; brothers, Gabriel (Danielle) Schimer and Benjamin (Rebecca)...
Stephanie Michelle Charves
May 24, 2024
Say not in grief that she is no more, but say in thankfulness that she was. The dawn has come.Stephanie Michelle Charves, age 46, of Beavercreek, Ohio, passed away at Hospice of Dayton on May 24, 2024. Stephanie was born in Dayton, Ohio on October 12, 1977 to David and Carol Charves.Stephanie graduated from Greene County Career Center and went...
Joe Pruitt
May 24, 2024
Joe Pruitt, 93, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on May 24, 2024. He was a longtime member of Harmony Missionary Baptist Church. He loved playing guitar and singing bluegrass music and gospel hymns. He was constantly known for quoting bible scriptures and talking about God and where he was looking forward to going.Joe was...
Christine Giles-Cox
May 24, 2024
Christine Giles-Cox, age 70, of Dayton, passed away on Friday, May 24, 2024.Christine was born in Dayton on April 23, 1954 to the late James & Ella Brown.In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her daughter-in-law, Fallon Giles.She is survived by her children, Christina Sullivan, David Giles and Adam (Heather) Giles; grandchildren, Christopher (Madison), Carley, Cailin,...
James Henry Eyler Jr.
May 24, 2024
James Henry Eyler Jr., "Jim," age 73 of Waynesville, passed away on Friday, May 24, 2024 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born January 23, 1951 in the son of the late James Eyler Sr. and Dorothy Eyler.As a young man, Jim worked at his family's furniture store, Eyler's Furniture, in Springboro. He also started his own...
James Wendell Neff
May 23, 2024
James Wendell Neff, age 58, of Fairborn, passed away at home on May 23, 2024. James was born in Columbus, Ohio on June 7, 1965 to the late Phillip and Delores Neff.James is preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Todd and Phillip. He is survived by daughters, Brittney Neff and Jamie Mase; brother, Tom Neff; grandchildren, several nieces...
Robert Joseph Bretzfelder
May 23, 2024
Robert "Rob" Joseph Bretzfelder, passed away on May 23, 2024 due to complications from a Colorectal Cancer diagnosis he fought for over 5 years. He was born on October 7, 1963 in Dayton, Ohio to the late William and Gretchen Bretzfelder. Rob married the love of his life, Tammy, on May 30th, 1987. They spent nearly 37 married years together and...
Jeff Stebel
May 23, 2024
Jeff Stebel, age 63, of Dayton, passed away on Thursday, May 23, 2024.Jeff was born in Kettering on March 21, 1961 to the late Raymond & Geneva Stebel.He is survived by his brother, Paul Stebel & his wife, Marie Schultz-Stebel; nieces and nephew, Eva, Cecelia & her husband, Alex Hamish, Miriam, Lydia and Elijah; and many other relatives and friends.Jeff...
Billy Payne Poston
May 23, 2024
Billy Payne Poston, age 77, of Riverside, passed away on May 23, 2024, at the V.A. Medical Center Hospice Unit, with his loving wife by his side. He was born in Dayton, Ohio, on September 11, 1946, the son of the late Wilburn and Clemma Poston.He was preceded in death by his parents; grandson, Anthony Payne Jacaruso; and several aunts...
Karen Denise Maddox
May 23, 2024
Karen Denise Maddox, age 63, of Huber Heights, passed away surrounded by her loving family on May 23, 2024. She was born on June 28, 1960 to the late George "Bill" & Anneva "Maxine" Maddox. She was a dedicated mother and Mammie to her daughter and grandsons. They always knew she was right there at every game, concert, musical, pig...
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