Obituaries

Kirk Allen Klentz

Kirk Allen Klentz

Sep 20, 2023

Kirk Klentz, 57, of Beavercreek, passed away unexpectedly on September 20, 2023.Kirk was born on January 20, 1966 to Karl and Martha Klentz in Freeport IL. Kirk was the 1984 Valedictorian at Bellbrook High School where he earned varsity letters in Cross Country, Basketball, Baseball, Band and a member of the National Honor Society. He achieved Eagle Scout and was...

Jason H. Whitt

Jason H. Whitt

Sep 20, 2023

WHITT, Jason H., age 48, passed away Wednesday, September 20, 2023. He was born in Dayton, OH on May 22, 1975.He was preceded in death by his father, Bo.He leaves behind his wife, Melissa Whitt; daughter, Taylor (David) Smith; sons, Brandon(Zoe) Whitt and Christian Whitt; 7 grandchildren; Mama Connie (Rami) Garcia; special aunt, Vickey and uncle Scott. He also leaves...

Alice Meme Abate

Alice Meme Abate

Sep 20, 2023

Alice Meme Abate passed away peacefully Wednesday, September 20, 2023 at the age of 96. Alice was preceded in death by her husband, Vincent F. Abate, whom she married December 21, 1947 in Brooklyn New York, where they both were born and raised. She remained married to Vincent until his death in January 2009. Alice had a great love for...

Mary Ellen Harshman

Mary Ellen Harshman

Sep 20, 2023

Mary Ellen Harshman, age 91, of Dayton passed away on September 20, 2023. She was born in Dayton on July 17, 1932 to the late Elmer and Flossie Stonerock. In addition to her parents, Mary is preceded in death by her loving husband, Don; son, Donn Harshman; daughter, Sherry Harshman and great-grandson, Waylon Charles Harshman.Mary is survived by her children,...

Merrily Noel

Merrily Noel

Sep 20, 2023

NOEL, Merrily, 59, of Centerville passed away on September 20, 2023, following a brief but courageous battle with cancer. Merrily was born in Dayton, Ohio on February 8, 1964 to Billie Leach Kinkade of Dayton and the late James Leach. She attended Oakwood High School and Plaza Three Academy in Phoenix, AZ. On November 5, 2005, she married Jeffrey Long.Merrily...

Philip Eugene Benton

Philip Eugene Benton

Sep 20, 2023

Philip Eugene Benton, age 64 of Dayton, passed away Wednesday, September 20, 2023 at Kettering Health Dayton. He was born January 12, 1959 in Dayton, Ohio, the son of the late Carl and Mary Benton.Philip was an artist, a musician and a teacher. He will be remembered for his loving nature.Philip is survived by his two sisters, Lynn R. (Brian)...

Eunice S. Lambert

Eunice S. Lambert

Sep 20, 2023

Eunice S. Lambert, age 90, of Dayton, passed away Wednesday, September 20, 2023. She was born in Powell County, KY on October 21, 1932. She retired from Miami Valley Hospital in 2008 after 28 years of service. After retirement she enjoyed working out at the gym and going out with friends.She is survived by her daughter, Patti Schulke; daughter, Donna...

Linda Stitt

Linda Stitt

Sep 19, 2023

Linda Stitt, age 74, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 19, 2023. She was born on September 10, 1949 in Dayton, OH.She was preceded in death by her parents, Virginia and Louis Dudas.She is survived by her son, Thad Stitt; her granddaughter, Taylor Maner; her great-grandchildren, Kayden, Eli and Ava; her brothers, Nicholas (Deborah) Dudas and Steven (Micki) Dudas; her...

Dorothea Bankston Stone

Dorothea Bankston Stone

Sep 19, 2023

Dorothea Bankston Stone, lovingly known as "50", age 60, of Dayton, passed away on September 19, 2023.She worked as a nurse's aid for many years. She was kind-hearted and enjoyed taking care of people. The only daughter out of 8 children, she was strong-willed and a force of nature. She was also a daddy's girl. Her bright and caring spirit...

Andrew Richard Brown

Andrew Richard Brown

Sep 19, 2023

Andrew Richard Brown, age 37, passed away on September 19, 2023. He was born in Dayton on June 25, 1986 to the late Richard and Wanda Brown. Andy is survived by his wife Ashley who he spent 23 years of his life with; children: Kimberly, Kaitlyn, and John; and many other family and friends. Andy was a hard worker, had...

Norma Jean Shade

Norma Jean Shade

Sep 18, 2023

Norma Jean Shade, age 64, of Dayton, Ohio, passed away on September 18, 2023. She was born on March 1, 1959 to the late Donald and Margaret Woodward. Norma is survived by her sons: David (Robin) Hale and Walter (Natalie) Shade Jr; grandchildren: David Hale Jr and Rachel Hale; and many other family and friends. Please check back soon for...

Garry Lee Redick

Garry Lee Redick

Sep 18, 2023

Garry Lee Redick, age 70, of Huber Heights, passed away September 18, 2023. He was born August 9, 1953 in Dayton, Ohio to the late Donald and Kathleen Redick. In addition to his parents, Garry was preceded in death by his sister and brother-in-law: Donna and Ronnie Newton; brother, Dale Redick; and father-in-law and mother-in-law: Frederick and Joan Wisebaker.Garry is...

Judy Gayle Reed

Judy Gayle Reed

Sep 18, 2023

Judy Gayle Reed, age 72 of Dayton, passed away Monday, September 18, 2023. She was born July 16, 1951 in Rome, Georgia the daughter of the late Robert and Audrey Mellon. Judy had a career as a Nanny for over 30 years, 20 of those years she worked for the Smith family who she loved and saw as an extension...

Edgar A. Givens

Edgar A. Givens

Sep 17, 2023

Edgar A. Givens, age 78, of Vandalia, passed away on Sunday, September 17, 2023. Edgar was born in Brooklyn, MD on August 29, 1945 to the late Edgar & Virginia "Fern" Givens. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 46 years, Judy Givens; granddaughter, Paige Patrick; brother, Morris Givens; and sister, Lila Marsden....

Mary E. Sims

Mary E. Sims

Sep 17, 2023

Mary E. Sims, age 90, of Dayton, OH, passed away peacefully on September 17, 2023. Mary was born in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin on November 9, 1932, the daughter of Elwood and Elma (Siewert) Carr, along with her brother Elwood Carr, who preceded her in death. Mary was married to her loving devoted husband Robert (Bob) for 68 years until...

Francis Edward O'Halloran Ii

Francis Edward O'Halloran Ii

Sep 17, 2023

Francis "Frank" Edward O'Halloran II, 82, passed away peacefully on September 17, 2023. Loving husband of Dee O'Halloran for 47 years. Cherished father of Theresa (Terry) O'Halloran-Key, Alicia (Rich) Norton, Edward (Michelle) O'Halloran, Bruce Long, Carla Long, Dave (Brooke) Long and Ryan O'Halloran, beloved step-son of Marie Pie, adored grandfather of Erica, Missy, Eddie, Evan, Tanner, Aiden, Colin, Leilani and...

Carl Douglas Benson

Carl Douglas Benson

Sep 17, 2023

Carl Douglas Benson, age 61, of Dayton passed away on September 17, 2023. He was born in Middletown on March 10, 1962 to the late Lonzo and Tommie Benson. In addition to his parents, Carl is preceded in death by his wife, Theresa; brothers, Christopher Benson, Carey "CC" Benson; aunt, Luevern Brown and his beloved service dog, Travis. Carl is...

Jack Dozier

Jack Dozier

Sep 17, 2023

Jackie Ray Dozier, age 60, passed away on Sunday, September 17, 2023. He was born on December 29, 1962 in Dayton, OH.He was preceded in death by his parents, Barbara and Jack Dozier and his granddaughter, Brooklyn Dozier.He is survived by Teri Dozier, his daughter, Jessica Dozier; his grandchildren, Austin Gibbs, Daisy Gibbs, Kayla Jones and Jack Dozier-Jones; his great-grandson,...

Gertrude Bradley "Trudy"

Gertrude Bradley "Trudy"

Sep 17, 2023

Gertrude Bradley, age 100, of Dayton, Ohio passed away on September 17, 2023. Gertrude was born in Homer, Louisiana on September 11, 1923, to the late Drew Smith and Hattie Wafer Smith. Gertrude gave her life to Christ at an early age and attended Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church for over 60 years. She made sure that her children were heavily...

Candyce Lynn Elstun

Candyce Lynn Elstun

Sep 16, 2023

It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of Candyce L. Rock-Elstun. Candyce passed away on September 16, 2023. She was preceded in death by her parents, grandparents and ex-husbands. She is survived by her daughters Paula Martin and Sarah Jackson, son in law William Martin and extended family member Michael Rice. She is also survived by various...

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