Obituaries
Barbara Ann Kost
Feb 10, 2024
Barbara Ann Kost, age 76, passed away on February 10, 2024. She was born on March 29, 1947 in Dayton, OH.She is preceded in death by her parents, Eugene and Leveda Kost.She is survived by her brother, Tony Kost; her nephew, Michael Kost; her great-niece, Shelby Kost; her great-great nephew, Amari Davis and her great-great-niece, Athena Davis. She is also...
Diana Lynn York
Feb 10, 2024
Diana Lynn York, age 75 of Kettering, passed away Saturday, February 10, 2024 at St. Leonard Center. She was born April 10, 1948 in Dayton, Ohio to the late Irvin Jr. and Florence Schmidt. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her beloved husband, Rick York; brother, Irvin H. Schmidt III "Buddy"; and nephew, Brad Schmidt....
Michael Edward Shepherd Jr.
Feb 10, 2024
Michael Edward Shepherd, Jr., age 32, passed away on February 10, 2024. Loving son of Michael Shepherd Sr. and Angela Shepherd, cherished brother of Ashley (Chad) Wilhelm and Jessica Shepherd, adored grandson of Charles Helm. He is also survived by many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Mikey was preceded in death by his grandparents Rebecca and James Shepherd. Mikey was...
Ora Farley
Feb 9, 2024
Ora Carolyn Farley passed away February 9th at the age of 82 in the care of Stone Spring Nursing and Rehabilitation center of Dayton, Ohio. Her family was there along with an amazing staff by her side. She was born October 15, 1941 to William "Stanley" and Thelma Shepherd in the state of Kentucky. Carol was a devoted Christian, sister,...
Darlena Gayle Porter
Feb 9, 2024
Darlena Gayle Porter, 62, of Fairborn, OH, passed away on February 9, 2024. Darlena was born on October 13, 1961, in Mayesville, KY. She is remembered by her devoted mother, Myrtle Porter, her beloved daughter Cassandra Porter, and countless others whose lives were touched by her kindness and love. Darlena was a woman who felt deeply for both family and...
John Kevin Evans
Feb 9, 2024
John Kevin Evans, 68, of Fairborn, Ohio unexpectedly passed away February 9, 2024, with loved ones by his side. He was born in Washington, Indiana on November 16 of 1955. He is proceeded in death by Parents William R. Evans and Elva L. Evans, Maternal Grandmother Ida Mae Willis, Twin Brother Kent Evans, Niece Courtney Mainard and Partner Mildred Evans....
Layman J. Potter Jr.
Feb 9, 2024
Layman J. Potter Jr., 82 passed away peacefully at Ohio Hospice of Dayton on Friday, February 9th 2024. Layman was born February 14, 1941 in Coeburn, VA to late Layman Joyce Sr. and Lelia Jean. At 11 years of age, the family moved to Dayton, Ohio where Layman attended Wayne High School and was a letterman in football, baseball, basketball,...
Christina Sue Ebert
Feb 9, 2024
Christina Sue Ebert, age 60, passed away on Friday, February 9, 2024. She was born in Dayton, OH on June 5, 1963 to Jeffrey and Sandy Hale.She was preceded in death by partner, Toni Hubbard.She is survived by Christopher Ebert and her son, Geoffrey (Ashley) Ebert.No services will be held at this time.To share a memory of Christina or to...
Brandon D. Schneider
Feb 8, 2024
Our family is deeply saddened to announce the unexpected passing of Brandon D. Schneider.Brandon, age 43, of Dayton, OH passed away on Thursday, February 8, 2024. He was born December 1, 1980 in Kalamazoo, MI. Brandon grew up in Mason, OH, and attended Mason High School. After graduation, he began a career in retail.He was preceded in death by his...
Daniel J. Steinmetz
Feb 8, 2024
Daniel J. Steinmetz, age 79 of Washington Township, passed away Thursday, February 8, 2024. He was born January 6, 1945 in Tiffin, Ohio the son of the late Herman and Mary Steinmetz. Dan earned his Bachelors Degree from the University of Dayton. He had a long career as a manufacturing representative for Spring Air Mattress Company and Tempurpedic. Dan was...
Donald R. Leeth Jr.
Feb 8, 2024
Donald R. Leeth Jr., age 76, of Dayton, passed away on February 8, 2024. He was born on October 10, 1947 to the late Helen & Donald "Dutch" Leeth.He was a graduate of Northridge High School, Class of '65. Afterwards, he became an apprentice Tool Maker, and worked as a Journeyman until he retired from Zed Industries in 2016. His...
Pastor Robertl. Howard
Feb 8, 2024
Pastor Robert L. Howard, age 81, of Englewood, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, February 8, 2024. Robert was born in Laing, West Virginia on March 24, 1942 to the late James C. Howard, Sr. & Mildred J. Howard. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his son, Marcus A. Howard; brother, James...
Leslie Ann Hunt
Feb 8, 2024
Leslie Ann Hunt, age 58, of Dayton, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, February, 8, 2024. Leslie was born in York, Pennsylvania on March 28, 1965. She is survived by her children, Joel Klinedinst and Justine Hunt; grandchildren, Jaymon, Jordin, Joel Jr., Jayden and Brooklyn; great-grandson, Lukota Jackson; parents, Richard & Priscilla Klinedinst; brothers, Richard (Lacey) Klinedinst...
Gloria Dagrossa "Gigi"
Feb 8, 2024
Gloria DaGrossa "Gigi", age 91 of Kettering, passed away Thursday, February 8, 2024 at Hospice of Dayton. She was born September 3, 1932 in Navarre, Ohio to the late Joseph and Mary Putt. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death her husband, Robert W. DaGrossa and three siblings, Joe, Bill, and Ruth.Gloria is survived by her son,...
Jeanie Landon
Feb 8, 2024
Jeanie A. Landon, age 62, of Springboro, passed away February 8, 2024. She was born June 24, 1961 in Xenia, Ohio to the late Robert and Mona Rudd. In addition to her parents, Jeanie was preceded in death by her son, Jeremy Eifert; sisters and brother: Joanne DeLeece, James Rudd, Judy Rudd and Rose Leasure.Jeanie is survived by her husband,...
Eva Lorrene Morrow
Feb 7, 2024
Eva Lorrene Morrow, age 89, was born June 25th, 1934 in Clarksville Tennessee to the late Plorzie and Violetta Collins. She gained her wings on the evening of the 7th of February, 2024 to be with her Lord. She retired twice from Montgomery County Monday Community Correctional Facility. She is preceded in death by her loving parents Plorzie and Violetta,...
Rita Claire Rainaldi
Feb 7, 2024
RITA CLAIRE RAINALDI, 89, of Medina, peacefully passed away on February 7th, 2024 at her son's home in Medina, Ohio. A longtime resident of Huber Heights, Ohio, Rita was born on December 17th, 1934, in Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania to Albert Marsh and Ethel Marsh nee: Kabler.She is preceded in death by her parents, Albert and Ethel Marsh, two brothers, Donald...
Kim Jones
Feb 7, 2024
Kim Jones, age 70 of Dayton, passed away Wednesday, February 7, 2024 at Hospice of Dayton. She was born March 18, 1953 in Dayton, Ohio to the late Marjorie O'Dell.Kim is survived by her beloved husband, Jeffery Jones; two children, Nicholas Jones and Bryan (Rhnea) Jones; granddaughter, Gwendolyn; and cousin, Patricia Weller. She is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews,...
Judy Lynn Hostler
Feb 7, 2024
Judy Lynn Hostler, age 80 of Centerville, passed away Wednesday, February 7, 2024 at her home. She was born November 8, 1943 in York, Pennsylvania the daughter of the late John and Esther Wineka. Judy worked as a nurse for Grandview Hospital. She volunteered for many years as an EMT for the Beavercreek Fire Department. Judy was a member of...
Melissa Carol Cabrera
Feb 7, 2024
Melissa Carol Cabrera was born on February 22nd, 1969 at Miami Valley Hospital, where she also spent many years of employment. She graduated from Belmont High School in 1987. She joined her late husband Nicanor Ponce Cabrera, her aunt Mary Lou, and her granddaughter Buena Cabrera on February 7th 2024. Melissa is survived by many, including her father and mother,...
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