Obituaries
Gail Renee Lainhart
Jan 24, 2013
Lainhart, Gail Renee, age 51, of West Carrollton, passed away on Thursday, January 24, 2013. Gail is survived by her husband: Carson Lainhart; parents: George & Felicia Grow; sisters: Lori Burke & Michele Wilz; and numerous other family members and friends. Gail was an avid NASCAR and Cincinnati Reds fan. The family will receive friends from 5:00 – 7:00 P.M....
Larry W. Kash
Jan 24, 2013
Kash, Larry W., age 58, of Kettering, passed away on Thursday, January 24, 2013. Larry worked for Applied Mechanical Systems for over 20 years. He was an avid gardener and loved camping at the Red River Gorge. Larry is survived by his wife of 31 years: Kathy (Bates) Kash; daughter: Tera Kash; son: Gary Kash; and brother and sister-in-law: Terry...
Emily R. Heavrin
Jan 24, 2013
Emily R. Heavrin, age 87 of Dayton, passed away Thursday, Janaury 24, 2013. She is preceded in death by her husband, Russell F. Heavrin; parents, John P. and Clara L. (Burress) Bodnark; and five siblings.She is survived by her children, Thomas (Pat) Heavrin, Gloria (David) Taylor, and Richard Heavrin; nine grandchildren, Scott, Chris, Kay C., Steven, Heather, Jason, Julie, Charlee,...
George C. Rich Jr.
Jan 24, 2013
George C. Rich Jr., age 84, of Dayton, passed away Thursday, January 24, 2013. He was born January 31, 1928 in Moodyville, TN to the late George & Cora Rich. George served in the U.S. Army. He retired from GM after 38 years. George was a member of the First Church of God on Heincke Rd in Miamisburg. George is...
Cress Edwardson
Jan 23, 2013
Cress Daniel Edwardson, left this life on January 23, 2013 as he lay sleeping. He was born August 3, 1955 to the late Ellen and Edward Edwardson. He is survived by brothers and sisters: Eric (Heidi) Edwardson, Lars (Marnette) Edwardson, Erin Wood, Anita Bertolo, Edward K. (Amy) Edwardson II and Lorna Sparaco; nieces and nephews: Christina, Jennifer, Phillip, Emily, Nichole,...
Frances Byrd
Jan 23, 2013
Frances Ann Byrd, age 87 of Dayton, passed away January 23, 2013. She was born February 7, 1925 in Leetsdale, PA to the late Ernest and Celia Robinson. In addition to her parents, Frances was preceded in death by her husband, Leo Byrd; son, Kenneth Byrd; 5 brothers: Ernest, George, Clarence, Harry and William Robinson; sister, Madeline Branch; and nephew,...
Fred Wilson
Jan 23, 2013
Fred Wilson, age 82 of Dayton, passed away Wednesday, January 23, 2013 at Crossroads Nursing and Rehab. He is preceded in death by his daughter, Patty Beasley; son, Robert Wilson; parents, Edward and Laura (Nip) Wilson; eight brothers; and three sisters. He is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Nina Wilson; son, Rocky (Brenda) Wilson; daughter, Bonnie (Steve)...
Sheila Marie Pflaum
Jan 23, 2013
Sheila Marie Pflaum, 72, passed on Monday, January 21, 2013. She is now at peace after succumbing to pneumonia and a courageous, lengthy struggle with respiratory disease. Sheila graduated from the University of Dayton with a degree in music education. She taught music in the Dayton and Fairborn School Systems, but her passion was her private music students whom she...
Margarita Rivera
Jan 22, 2013
Margarita Rivera, age 89, of Ponce, Puerto Rico, passed away on Tuesday January 22, 2013.Visitation is Saturday January 26, 2013 from 9:30am to 10:00am with funeral service at 10:00am at the Calvary Cemetery Chapel, Dayton, OH.Father Charles Caserta is officiating.Interment is in Calvary Cemetery.Please feel free to leave the family a special message.Arrangements are by the Newcomer Funeral Home (South...
William Taulbee
Jan 22, 2013
TAULBEE, William "Bill", age 60, of Kettering, passed away on Tuesday, January 22, 2013. He is preceded in death by his father, W. Newton Taulbee. Bill is survived by his mother, Fronia Taulbee; daughter, Stephanie (Brian) Smith; siblings, Wanda Cook, Larry Taulbee, J. Blanch Kalbfleisch (Mark Anthony), Diania Ringer and Marlene Taulbee (Roger Bennett); aunt, Evelyn (Douglas) Craig, numerous nieces,...
Grace Long
Jan 22, 2013
Grace Long, age 91 of Dayton, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, January 22, 2013 at her residence. She is preceded in death by her husband, James D. Long; grandson; Eric Long; parents, William and Amy (Little) MacMillan; sister, Madge (MacMillan) Short.She is survived by her children, Derek (Linda) Long, Carolyn (Steven) Leonard, Kenneth Long, Robert (Geron) Long,...
Bert C. Black
Jan 22, 2013
Black, Bert C., 85, of Beavercreek, passed away Tuesday, January 22, 2013. As a construction superintendent for Danis Companies, he helped shape the skyline of Dayton. Bert was also an Army Veteran serving in Korea and attended the Beavercreek Church of the Nazarene. He was preceded in death by his parents, Allie J. and Ethel M.(Donehue) Black; and 2 brothers,...
Janice Piercy
Jan 21, 2013
Piercy, Janice Lee, age 59, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, January 21, 2013. She was preceded in death by her parents, James and Regina Austin; brother, Billy Austin. She is survived by her three children, Leeta Lowe, Glyn "Spider" Piercy and Peter Piercy; grandchildren, Alyssa and Maddy Lowe, Heidi, Chasity, Autumn, Lexis, Emily, and Peter Piercy Jr.; siblings, Eddie (Melissa)...
Joseph Kekelis, Jr.
Jan 21, 2013
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Gregory Barney
Jan 21, 2013
BARNEY, Gregory, age 61, of Dayton, passed away on Monday, January 21, 2013. He is preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Dorothy Barney; son, Gregory Barney Jr. and his grandparents, Elvin and Leona Shumate. Gregory is survived by his wife, Helen Barney; son, Travis Barney; step-daughter, Nikki Jackson; sister-in-law, Donna Allen; grandchildren, Hailey, Zach, Courtney, Chad, Justice, Jimmy...
Cynthia Noirot
Jan 21, 2013
Noirot, Cynthia Gayle, age 54, passed away on Monday, January 21, 2013. She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Noirot; father, Ronald Tackett; brother, Rory Tackett; step-son, Dale Noirot. She is survived by her mother, Rose (Victor) Warren; daughters, Kristin and Lora Noirot; step-son, Nathan Noirot; grandchildren, Orion and Kira Noirot; sisters, Rhonda Tutt and Carol (Randy) Vandagriff;...
Gladys Stump
Jan 21, 2013
Gladys Stump, age 88 of Riverside, passed away January 21, 2013. She was born May 12, 1924 in Breathitt County, KY to the late Cleveland and Serrena Neace. In addition to her parents, Gladys was preceded in death by her husband, James Stump; and grandson, Eric Henson.Gladys is survived by her children: James (Paulette) Stump and Carol Henson; grandchildren: Lynnette...
Myrna Spencer
Jan 21, 2013
Myrna J. Spencer, age 75 of Dayton, passed away January 21, 2013. She was born February 1, 1937 in Dayton to the late Jack and Mary Dobbs. In addition to her parents, Myrna was preceded in death by her husband of 40 years, Toney Spencer; 3 sisters and 2 brothers.Myrna is survived by her son and daughter-in-law: Steve and Lori...
Philip Garringer
Jan 20, 2013
Philip Eugene Garringer, age 64 of Dayton, OH, passed away January 20, 2013 at his residence. Philip was preceded in death by his parents Orville and Helen Garringer and 8 brothers and sisters.He is survived by sister, Norma (Paul) Harmayer; brother, Thomas (Kathy) Garringer; and many other nieces, nephews, and other relatives. Philip was a Huber Heights graduate and went...
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