Obituaries
Harley "Bob" Vogel
Apr 19, 2026
Harley "Bob" Vogel, age 80, of Fairborn, OH passed away on April 19, 2026. He was born on October 5, 1945 in Dayton, OH to parents, Edith and Harley Vogel.
He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Sue (Henderson) Vogel and two sons, Greg (Lynne) Vogel and Jeff (Kristina) Vogel. He is Papaw to four grandkids- Cole (Taylor) Vogel,...
William "Bill" Hollon
Apr 19, 2026
William "Bill" Hollon, age 79, of Beavercreek, passed away peacefully on April 19, 2026 following a courageous seven-month battle with cancer. The oldest of nine children, Bill was born in Dayton, Ohio on October 23, 1946 to the late Goff and Ada (Ballard) Hollon.
Bill dedicated his life to building-both custom homes and a lasting legacy of integrity. A veteran of...
Clifford Frazier "Cliff"
Apr 19, 2026
Clifford Frazier, known to many as Cliff, passed away on April 19, 2026, in Dayton, Ohio. Born on September 24, 1957, in Cleveland, Ohio, Cliff lived a life defined by hard work, dedication to his family, and a strong connection to his community.
A hardworking business owner, Cliff was a man who believed in supporting local businesses and giving back to...
James Bolden
Apr 19, 2026
James Bolden, age 84, of Dayton, Ohio, passed away on April 19, 2026. He was born on March 30, 1942 to the late James Bell and Mary Smith.
He leaves behind his beloved wife of 55 years, Ophelia Bolden; his four daughters, Patricia, Nancy, Angie, and Kathline; 12 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren; as well as many nieces and nephews.
A funeral service...
Sylvia Marie Mills
Apr 19, 2026
Sylvia Marie Mills, passed away peacefully on April 19, 2026, in Dayton, Ohio. Born on August 1, 1942, Sylvia’s life was a testament to the profound love and dedication she held for her family and the simple joys that enriched her days.
Sylvia’s world revolved around her family. As a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, she found her greatest pride and...
Renny Gibson Jones
Apr 19, 2026
Renny Gibson Jones passed away peacefully on April 19, 2026.
She was born January 28, 1940 in Hazard, Kentucky to her parents, Grant and Gracie. She is preceded in death by her husband Richard “Dick” Jones, her siblings, Harvey, Grant Jr., Colleen, Geraldine, and Kathleen.
She leaves behind her daughter Renee, son-in-law Frank, granddaughter Victoria (Carter) and grandson Levi (Kate). She is...
Ronald A. Lakatos
Apr 19, 2026
Ronald Alex Lakatos, affectionately known as Ron, passed away peacefully at home on April 19, 2026, surrounded by his loved ones. Born on August 4, 1940, in Dayton, Ohio, Ron lived a life marked by dedication, service, and deep family bonds.
A proud graduate of Roosevelt High School in Dayton, Ron demonstrated early on a commitment to discipline and service. He...
Ned E. Weymouth
Apr 18, 2026
Ned E. Weymouth, a beloved father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away peacefully at home on April 18, 2026. Born on September 4, 1935, in Columbus, Ohio, Ned lived a life marked by dedication, warmth, and an engaging spirit that touched all who knew him.
Ned graduated from Fairmont High School, Class of 1953. Early in his life, he worked at the...
Jerrold Carter "Jay"
Apr 18, 2026
Jerrold Carter "Jay", a beloved figure known for his generous spirit, captivating storytelling, and warm sense of humor, passed away peacefully on April 18, 2026, in his hometown of Dayton, Ohio. Born on February 6, 1976, Jerrold lived a life marked by kindness and a big heart that touched all who knew him.
A native of Dayton, Jerrold found joy in...
Merrin Frost "Suzie"
Apr 18, 2026
Merrin Frost, affectionately known as "Suzie," passed away peacefully on April 18, 2026, in Dayton, Ohio. Born on May 8, 1959, in Hyden, Kentucky, Suzie’s life was marked by a deep sense of faith, unwavering love for family, and a vibrant spirit that left a lasting impression on all who knew her.
A graduate of Kawaood High School, Merrin devoted 23...
Joseph Charles "Joe" Fecher
Apr 18, 2026
Joseph Charles "Joe" Fecher, age 64, of Dayton, passed away April 18, 2026. Joseph was born in Dayton, Ohio on March 21, 1962 to the late Marion and Susan Fecher.
Joseph was preceded in death by his parents.
He is survived by wife of 26 years, Kathleen Fecher; daughter, Ashley (Matt) Fecher; step-children, Karla (Jason) King, Lynda Wourms and Mike Wourms; grandchildren,...
John M. Napier Sr.
Apr 18, 2026
John Milton Napier Sr., age 84, of Xenia, Ohio, passed away on Saturday, April 18, 2026. Born on April 12, 1942, in Slusher, Kentucky, he was the son of the late Gus Napier and Helen Napier Adkins.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his sister, Judi Loveall.
John graduated from Wilbur Wright High School in 1960 and...
Michelle Radford
Apr 18, 2026
Michelle Radford, born October 15, 1975, in Dayton, Ohio, passed away on April 18, 2026, in Springfield, Ohio. A graduate of Tecumseh High School who further honed her skills in bookkeeping at JVS, Michelle built a career working at a bank and TGIF restaurant.
Known for her sharp wit and humor, she brightened the days of those around her. Michelle had...
Louis Cascanett
Apr 18, 2026
Louis Cascanett, age 88, of Clayton, Ohio, formerly of Cicero, NY, passed away April 18, 2026.
Louis is survived by his wife of 53 years, Myoung Cascanett; son and daughter-in-law: Louis Cascanett, Jr and Becky; daughter and son-in-law: Ann Cascanett Roth and Chris; grandchildren: Helen, Caitlyn, Logan, Anna, Mikel and Aidan; great-grandchildren: Nova, Sebastian and Adeline; sisters: Elizabeth Dumas and Rickey...
William "Bill" Owen Burgess
Apr 18, 2026
William "Bill" Burgess, 72 of Dayton, passed away peacefully on April 18, 2026. Bill was a father, husband, son, and brother, and proud cat dad. He worked for General Motors for over 30 years, and once retired, decided he wasn't quite finished , and went to work for Liteflex Springs. He was a man ahead of his time, and enjoyed...
Charles Lee Fields
Apr 18, 2026
Charles Lee Fields, born January 26, 1944, in Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on April 18, 2026, in Dayton, Ohio. A dedicated and steadfast individual, Charles devoted 52 years of his professional life to working as a crane operator at DP&L, retiring with a legacy of hard work and commitment.
Charles was a graduate of Roosevelt High School, Class of 1962, where...
Michael Edward Bernhard
Apr 17, 2026
Michael Edward Bernhard, Mick, aka. “El Gringo Loco”, died on the 17th of April at his beach home in Progreso, Yucatan, Mexico. Mick spent his last couple of decades rising at 4:46 AM (ask me how I know), walking and running on the beach, riding countless miles on his motorcycles, and spending time with his family.
He is survived by three...
Leonard E. Sturgill
Apr 17, 2026
Leonard E. Sturgill, born June 8, 1934, in Clinchport, Virginia, passed away on April 17, 2026, in Flower Mound, Texas. He was a dedicated husband and father who retired from General Motors, subsequently continuing his career at Kroger. Leonard’s steadfast work ethic was a hallmark of his life, reflecting the values instilled in him throughout his upbringing and education.
Throughout his...
Ronald Paul Kuzma
Apr 17, 2026
Ronald Paul Kuzma, Sr. (April 16, 1936 – April 17, 2026): Ronald Paul Kuzma (Ron), age 90, of Kettering, OH passed away on Friday, April 17, 2026. His greatest joy and legacy in life was his large family who he loved dearly. He was the proud father of seven children who he raised with his loving wife, Martha (Bartko) Kuzma...
Jeanie Mosley-Gray
Apr 17, 2026
Carol Jean Mosley-Gray (“Jeanie”), age 89, of Dayton, passed away on April 17, 2026.
Jeanie retired from Cub Foods after 10 years of dedicated service. She was an active member of the VFW, American Legion, and AMVETS. Jeanie loved fishing, dancing, throwing darts, and going to yard sales. She enjoyed spending time with family and living life with energy and joy.
She...
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