Obituaries

Mark S. Combs, Sr.

Mark S. Combs, Sr.

Mar 16, 2024

Mark S. Combs Sr., age 65 of Dayton, passed away on March 16, 2024. He was born on December 27, 1958, in Dayton to the late Homer and Lillian (Francis) Combs. In addition to his parents, Mark was preceded in death by his siblings, Linda Sill, Sandy Holdcraft, Robert Combs, and Phillip Combs.Mark is survived by his son, Mark Combs...

Shirley Mae Banks

Shirley Mae Banks

Mar 16, 2024

Shirley Mae Banks, age 87, of Dayton, passed away on March 16, 2024, under the care of Hospice of Dayton. She was born in Gallipolis, Ohio, on January 22, 1937, the daughter of the late Andrew and Greta Carroll. She was preceded in death by her parents; her daughter, Pamela Bellomy; grandson, Aaron Davis; dear friend, John Hollon; and numerous...

Paul Edward Richards Sr.

Paul Edward Richards Sr.

Mar 15, 2024

Paul Edward Richards, 84, passed away peacefully on March 15, 2024. Loving father of Mark (Joi) Wilson, Amanda Gibbs and Paul Richards (Kim), cherished grandfather of Rebecca (Brian), Patrick, Joshua, Jeremy, Travis, Camee, Elijah and Kylee and great grandfather of Roselynn. Paul was preceded in death by his wife Janice Richards; parents Elmer and Mary Richards; son in law Mike...

Gretchen Hasz

Gretchen Hasz

Mar 15, 2024

Gretchen Hasz, age 84, passed away Friday, March 15, 2024. She was born in Berlin, WI on December 23, 1939 to the late Elaine and Harry Meinert.Gretchen never lost touch with her Daisy Barrel cross stitch circle and continued to find so much comfort and happiness through their friendships.She is survived by her children, Kathryn (Ashley) Nash and Paul (Lisa)...

John Joseph Malko

John Joseph Malko

Mar 15, 2024

Eulogy for John J. Malko by Mary H. Reaman May 31, 1942 - March 15, 2024When I met John Malko some 25 or more years ago, he was not someone I would describe as soft, or warm and fuzzy. Don't get me wrong, he was kind, and when we met, he immediately welcomed me into the family as his daughter...

William Clark Gillen

William Clark Gillen

Mar 15, 2024

William Clark Gillen, "Bill," age 64 of Miamisburg, passed away Friday, March 15, 2024 at home surrounded by his family. He was born June 16, 1959 in Middletown, Ohio, the son of the late William and Anna Gillen.Bill is a graduate of Middletown High School Class of 1977. He earned his Associate's Degree from Kettering College and became a CT...

Dolores J. Reith

Dolores J. Reith

Mar 15, 2024

Dolores "Dee" Jean Reith, age 83, of Kettering passed away on March 15, 2024. She was born in Rock Valley, Iowa on January 6, 1941 to the late Gerrit and Alice Vugteveen. Dee is survived by her children, Todd (Angela) Reith, Lisa Reith, Michelle Reith; brother, James (Betty) Vugteveen and 6 fur grandbabies.Dee had multiple careers, including cosmetology, catering, a...

Phillip R. Combs

Phillip R. Combs

Mar 14, 2024

Phillip R. "Phil" Combs, age 65, of Kettering, passed away on March 14, 2024. He was born in Dayton, Ohio, on May 12, 1958, the son of the late Homer and Sallie Combs. Phil is survived by his friends, Jim Trangenstein and Bob (Barb) Frey; cousin, Setys Kelly; and many other friends.He worked for many years with Channel 16, System...

Michael J. Walsh

Michael J. Walsh

Mar 14, 2024

Michael J. Walsh, age 73 of Dayton passed away Thursday, March 14, 2024 at Hospice of Dayton. He was born February 24, 1951. Michael graduated from Chaminade High School and University of Dayton. He held various jobs throughout the years but was always a charming salesman. Michael was very athletic but also loved the arts. He was the lead in...

Beatrice E. Idiake

Beatrice E. Idiake

Mar 14, 2024

Beatrice E. Idiake, age 57 of West Carrollton, passed away March 14, 2024. She was born on March 21, 1966 in Nigeria to the late Oboh and Lucy Ogun. In addition to her parents, Beatrice was preceded in death by her husband, Andrew Idiake; her brothers, Barry and Jacob Ogun.She is survived by her two children, Margaret (Michael) Omongbale and...

Joann Sprta

Joann Sprta

Mar 14, 2024

JoAnn Sprta, age 94, passed away March 14, 2024. She was born on December 3, 1929 in Dayton, OH to the late Dorothy and Dwight Thatcher Sr.She was preceded in death by her husband, Ernest Sprta.She is survived by her children, Jim (Janet) Evans, Jerry Evans and Susan (Mike) Grubb, many grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.Visitation will be held Wednesday, March...

Josef F. Cernevicius

Josef F. Cernevicius

Mar 14, 2024

Josef F. Cernevicius, age 69 of Dayton, passed away March 14, 2024. He was born May 17, 1954 in Dayton, OH to the late Juozas and Hildegard (Blauth) Cernevicius. He is survived by his son, Josef A. (Brittany) Cernevicius; grandchildren, Tyler, Zachary, and Rosemary; sister, Donna Brooks; nephew, Brian Spitzer; former wife, Elizabeth Cernevicius and many extended family and dear...

Larry Quincy Sr.

Larry Quincy Sr.

Mar 14, 2024

Larry Quincy Sr. was born March 23, 1950, to the late Theodore and Evelena Quincy in Shelbyville, Kentucky. He attended Lincoln Institute in Simpsonville, Kentucky.Larry was a member of True Vine Missionary Baptist Church until his failing health. Larry also, sang in the male chorus. Larry was an employee at Miami Valley Hospital for 18 years.Larry enjoyed watching baseball and...

Marjorie "Fern" (Morgan) Baker

Marjorie "Fern" (Morgan) Baker

Mar 14, 2024

Marjorie "Fern" (Morgan) Baker, age 83, of West Carrollton went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, March 14, 2024 in Kettering, OH. She was born on July 10, 1940 in Hyden, KY to the late Hughie and Winnie (Collett) Morgan. In addition to her parents, Fern is preceded in death by five brothers, Kenneth Merle, Delmar, Daniel, Roy,...

Mary Davidson

Mary Davidson

Mar 13, 2024

Mary Eunice Alford Davidson, 83, was born in Newnan, Georgia on the 4th of July 1940. She was the daughter of Ralph and Pecola Alford. She departed this life on Wednesday, March 13, 2024 at Miami Valley Hospital North with her loving family, Tebbin and Talisha by her side.Mary was preceded in death by both her parents, Ralph and Pecola...

Syble Carroll Henry

Syble Carroll Henry

Mar 13, 2024

Syble Carroll Henry, age 82, of Fairborn, passed away March 13, 2024. Syble was born in Crossville, Tennessee on June 8, 1941 to the late Estel and Martha Scarbrough.Syble is preceded in death by her parents; husband of 61 years, Alfred Henry; daughter, Sheryl Vallone and her sister, Delores Scarbrough.She is survived by son, Christopher (Janet) Henry; daughter, Janie (Marlin)...

Sharon N. Foulke

Sharon N. Foulke

Mar 13, 2024

Sharon N. Foulke, age 74, of Riverside, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, March 13, 2024. She was born in Dayton on September 22, 1949. Sharon was preceded in death by her grandparents, Eva & Sherman Foulke; father, Jerry Foulke; uncle, Sherman Foulke Jr.; and 3 aunts. She is survived by her children, James Schwegel, Kari Schwegel...

Neil Allen Schaeffer

Neil Allen Schaeffer

Mar 13, 2024

Neil Allen Schaeffer was born on June 26,1938 in Piqua, Ohio to Wilbur and Frances Schaeffer. He was a graduate of Piqua High School and proudly served with the Army in France. He had a myriad of jobs from sales to being vice president of Tasker Oil and eventually retiring from RTA. He met his lovely bride of 43 years,...

Dorothy A. Putnam-Bodendorfer

Dorothy A. Putnam-Bodendorfer

Mar 13, 2024

Dorothy A. Putnam-Bodendorfer, age 90, formerly of Toledo passed away on March 13, 2024. She was born in Toledo on January 19, 1934 to the late Marion and Luella Cox. Dorothy is survived by her sons, Tim Putnam, Scott (Sherri) Putnam; grandchildren, Jessica (Chad Thornhill) Denham, Taylor (Ben Thieman) Putnam, Josh (Michelle) Putnam, Anna (Adam) Gilbert, Jenna (Chris Wickline) McNeily,...

Arvetta Verl McClure

Arvetta Verl McClure

Mar 12, 2024

Arvetta McClure, age 85, of Beavercreek, passed away Monday, March 12, 2024. She was born December 8, 1938 in Kentucky.

She was preceded in death by her parents Homer and Shirley Eldridge; Brother, Richard “Dick” Eldridge; Sister, Jenetta “Sue” Whitt. Her loving husband, Robert “Bob” McClure; Sons - Ricky Lee Wagoner and Richie Dean Wagoner; Granddaughter, Kimberly Amber Thomas.

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