Obituaries
Mary J. Prater
Mar 28, 2012
Mary J. Prater (nee: Johnson)Age 82 of Dayton went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, March 28, 2012. Mary was born on October 25, 1929 in Menifee County, Kentucky. Mary was preceded in death by her husband, Howard; and two daughters, Dale Gray and Marcia Manley. She is survived by a daughter, Jesse (Deb) Caudill of New York;...
Karl S. Otto
Mar 28, 2012
Karl S. OttoAge 90, of Dayton, passed away Wednesday, March 28, 2012. Karl was preceded in death by his wife of 37 years, Mary Martha (Hilderbrand) Otto. Karl is survived by one daughter, Patricia & her husband, David P. Duchak; one granddaughter, Tamara Ann & her husband, Kenneth Rawlins; two great grandchildren, Cody Clark and Dustin Rawlins; one sister-in-law, Dorothy...
Mae E. Mitchell
Mar 27, 2012
MITCHELL, Mae E. (nee Breeze), age 85, of Vandalia, OH, passed away Tuesday, March 27, 2012. She was born June 9, 1926 in Vandalia, IL. Mae retired from Demmitt Elementary School where she worked as the cafeteria manager. She was a member of the AMVETS Ladies Auxiliary in Vandalia and the VFW in Vandalia. Mae was preceded in death by...
Mildred Guy
Mar 27, 2012
GUY, Mildred E. (Baesman), age 93, passed away peacefully into the arms of Jesus on March 27, 2012. Born on March 31, 1918, she lived her whole life in North Dayton and Vandalia, Ohio. A 1936 graduate of Kiser H.S., she married Charles R. Guy in 1939 and helped with the family plumbing business for many years. She was active...
Edward G. Zwiesler
Mar 27, 2012
Edward G. Zwiesler, age 74, of Clayton, passed away Tuesday, March 27, 2012. Private services.
James J. Garvey
Mar 27, 2012
James J. GarveyPassed away on March 27, 2012. Jim was preceded in death by his wife of 43 years, Judith R. Garvey (Smart), parents, Francis and Helen (Goebel) Garvey, son-in-law, Michael White and several other family members. He is survived by Teri and Kent McGuire, Jim Garvey, Patty and Paul Lacy and Kathy and Phil Lacy. Grandchildren Jessica and Mark,...
Sandra Lee Madewell
Mar 26, 2012
Madewell, Sandra Lee, age 73, of Dayton, passed away on Monday, March 26, 2012. Sandra is survived by her son: James Madewell; daughters and son-in-law: Rebecca (Will) Holley & Kathy (Ted) Clayton; 5 grandchildren: Jimmy Madewell, Dan & Jeff Holley, Christopher & Linda Clayton; sisters: Barb Cottrell & Janet Zimmerman; and numerous other family members and friends. Services will be...
Dora Hays
Mar 26, 2012
HAYS, Dora "Ann" age 77 went home to be with the Lord March 26, 2012 at Springmeade Health Center with her family by her side. She was born September 21, 1934 to the late, Giles and Maggie Lynch. She is preceded in death by siblings, Harriett, Delbert, and Paul. She is survived by her husband of 56 years, John Hays;...
Barbara Ann Finfrock
Mar 25, 2012
FINFROCK, Barbara Ann, age 64, of Dayton, passed away Sunday, March 25, 2012. She was born October 16, 1947 in Winchester, IN, to the late John and Alice Miller. Barbara was very active at Pheasant Run Senior Community. She loved to play bingo and play slots at the river boat casinos. She enjoyed making crafts, was a wonderful seamstress and...
Frances L. Rhoades
Mar 25, 2012
Frances L. Rhoades, beloved Mom, Grandma and Great-Grandma, passed away on March 25, 2012 at the age of 91. She was born on March 10, 1921 in Indiana, PA to the late Michael and Nellie Volk. In addition to her parents, Frances was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 54 years, Herbert Rhoades; two brothers; and four sisters....
Martha Tannehill
Mar 24, 2012
Martha E. Tannehill, age 95 of Dayton, OH, passed away March 24, 2012. She was born August 20, 1916 in Bedford, IN to the late John and Elizabeth Tannehill. In addition to her parents, Martha was preceded in death by her brothers and sisters: Hovey Lyons, Daniel Lyons, Alvin Lyons, Minnie Tannehill Cristenberry and Henrietta Tannehill Hapeman. Martha is survived...
Shirley Jeanne Konz
Mar 24, 2012
Shirley Jeanne KonzAge 76, of Miamisburg, passed away Saturday, March 24, 2012. Shirley was preceded in death by her husband of nearly 50 years, Charles R. Konz; and by one grandson, Chad W. Schneider. Shirley is survived by five children, Debra (James) Kuntz, Tammy (Patrick) Peterson, Michael (Teresa) Konz, Jeffrey Konz and Marsha (Jack) Ikerd; eleven grandchildren, James Jr. (Tasha),...
William Stewart
Mar 23, 2012
William Harrison "Bill" Stewart, age 81 of Huber Heights, passed away March 23, 2012. He was born May 26, 1930 in Detroit, Michigan to the late Harlan and Helen Stewart.Bill is survived by his wife, Clyda Stewart; children: Tony Stewart, John Stewart and Donna Marie (Les) Smith; their mother, Audrey Stewart; and brother, Harlon Stewart.Bill was a veteran of the...
Glenn Thomerson
Mar 23, 2012
Glenn E. Thomerson, age 71 of Union, passed away March 23, 2012 at home surrounded by his family. He was born October 19, 1940 in Barren County, KY to the late James and Archie Thomerson. In addition to his parents, Glenn was preceded in death by his son, Glenn Douglas Thomerson; 2 brothers; and 1 sister. Glenn is survived by...
Patricia Solomon
Mar 23, 2012
Patricia A. Solomon, age 76 of Huber Heights, passed away March 23, 2012. She was born June 19, 1935 in Olive Hill, KY to the late Cecil and Ollie Oppenheimer. In addition to her parents, Pat was preceded in death by her husband of 48 years, George Harold Solomon; and many brothers and sisters.Pat is survived by her sisters: Lea...
Karen S. Mercer
Mar 23, 2012
Karen S. Mercer, age 66, of Dayton, passed away Friday, March 23, 2012. She is survived by her loving & devoted husband of 44 years, Joseph L. Mercer; twin children, Bradley "Joey" (Shannon) Mercer and Jill M. (Craig) Newburg; grandchildren, Macy, Chloe and Keli Newburg, Lauren and Sophie Mercer; brother, Brian (Karen) Fuller; sister, Kathy Fuller; special friend, Jane Luddington;...
Dorothy M. Zimmer
Mar 23, 2012
Zimmer, Dorothy M., age 94, of Kettering, passed away on Friday, March 23, 2012. Dorothy retired as a controller from the University of Dayton with over 20 years of service, she also taught elementary school at St. Anthony for 6 years. She was a member of the Church of the Incarnation and enjoyed traveling and her grandchildren. Dorothy is survived...
Bill Elam
Mar 23, 2012
Bill Elam, age 90 of Xenia, formerly of Huber Heights, passed away March 23, 2012. He was born June 22, 1921 in Cannel City, KY to the late Greene and Dora Elam. In addition to his parents, Bill was preceded in death by his wife, Pauline; son, Bill Elam, Jr. "Pete"; 3 brothers and one sister. Bill is survived by...
Dewey Anderson
Mar 22, 2012
Dewey C. Anderson, 87, of Xenia, OH passed away peacefully on March 22 after a long battle with cancer. Dewey was born on January 15, 1925 in Barbourville, KY. He retired from General Motors and has enjoyed an active retirement that included 5 years as a Beavercreek City Schools Bus Driver, countless home farm projects, gardening, and thousands of miles...
Velma Barnett
Mar 22, 2012
Velma Margaret Barnett, 92, of Dayton, OH passed away Thursday March 22, 2012. She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Harry Barnett; and daughters, Betty Penrod and Janice Octavec. Survivors include her daughter, Marilyn (Ed) Steckel; son-in-law, Dave Penrod; grandchildren, Larry Penrod, Jeffrey Penrod, Robin Nuttall, Julie Youssef, Bradley Lawrence, Carrie Mashburn, and Brian Steckel; and sister, Lucille...
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