Obituaries
Estelle Seidel
Jul 24, 2025
Estelle Seidel, age 98, of Dayton, Ohio, passed away on July 24, 2025.
Estelle is survived by her son Arno (Donna) Seidel; daughter Lydia Seidler; grandchildren Arno K. Seidel, Kristen Seidel, Drew Seidler; and great grandchild Ashlee Wadsworth. She is preceded in death by her husband Arno Seidel.
As a grandmother, Estelle always made her grandchildren feel special. Christmas Eve at Estelle's...
Danny Ray Williams
Jul 24, 2025
Danny Ray Williams, 73, entered his eternal rest July 24, 2025, after a long struggle with emphysema, COPD, and heart issues.
Danny was born October 26, 1951, in West Liberty, Kentucky to Raymond and Marie Williams who preceded him in death.
He is survived by his daughter, Jennifer Williams (Eric Gildow) and son, Adam Williams and granddaughter Kenzie Gildow. Sisters and brother...
Jerald W. "Jerry" Sanders
Jul 23, 2025
Jerald W. "Jerry" Sanders, age 72, of Riverside, passed away on July 23, 2025. He was born in Gowanda, New York, on January 8, 1953.
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Visitation will be held from 1:00pm-3:00pm, on Saturday, September 6, 2025, at Newcomer Funeral Home, 3380 Dayton-Xenia Rd., Beavercreek, where the Memorial Service...
Richard Joseph Lamantia Jr.
Jul 23, 2025
Richard Joseph Lamantia, age 60 of Dayton, passed away Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at Hospice of Dayton. He was born May 22, 1965 in Lima, Ohio the son of Richard and Pauline Lamantia. He graduated from Chaminade-Julienne High School and earned his Associates Degree from Sinclair Community College. He worked for Abbey Credit Union as a Manager for over 25...
Marsha Ann Trammell
Jul 23, 2025
Marsha Ann Trammell, age 59, of Dayton, passed away peacefully at home, on July 23, 2025, surrounded by her loved ones. Marsha was born in Dayton, Ohio on August 21, 1965.
Marsha was preceded in death by her father, Charles Sturgill; mother-in-law, Mary E. Grisham; brothers, Chuck Sturgill Jr. and Jerry Sturgill; niece Kristi McSherry and sister-in-law, Donna Rowe.
She is survived...
Florence Etta Lowery
Jul 23, 2025
Florence Etta Lowery, a cherished matriarch, was born on November 4, 1930, in Dayton, Ohio. She completed her journey on July 23, 2025, leaving behind a legacy marked by love, devotion, and unwavering faith.
Florence was known for her radiant smile and the warmth she brought to every room she entered. Her commitment to her faith was evident throughout her life,...
Robert H. Blue
Jul 23, 2025
Robert Harvey Blue, of Kettering, Ohio, passed away peacefully on July 23, 2025, at the age of 80. Born in Columbus, Ohio, on October 13, 1944, he was the second child of the late Donald H. and Clarice (Beck) Blue. His family relocated to Dayton, Ohio, in early 1945, where Bob spent most of his childhood.
Bob was preceded in death...
Martin Joseph Tarkany
Jul 23, 2025
Martin Joseph Tarkany, "Marty," age 88 of Dayton, passed away Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at Walnut Creek Nursing Center. He was born April 3, 1937 in Dayton, Ohio, the son of the late Alex and Mary Tarkany.
Marty was an avid football fan. He especially enjoyed watching The Ohio State Buckeyes and Notre Dame. He also loved following all of his...
Donna Sue Chidester
Jul 23, 2025
Donna Sue Chidester, age 46, of the Widows Home of Dayton, received her wings on July 23, 2025. Jesus said "Donna Sue, its time girl, it's time for you to come home. Time to reunite with your loving parents, Bobby Chidester and Barbara Sue Campbell Chidester; brother, Daniel Orick; grandparents, William (Bill) and Louvenia (Lou) Campbell, Filbert (Fib) and Verna...
Edward A. Porter
Jul 23, 2025
Edward Alan Porter, affectionately known as Ed, passed away peacefully on July 23, 2025, at the age of 70. Born on July 26, 1954, in Springfield, Ohio, Ed was a cherished husband, devoted father, and proud grandfather, whose legacy will undoubtedly endure through the many lives he touched.
Ed graduated from Springfield North High School, Class of 1972. He embarked on...
Gladys Murphy
Jul 23, 2025
Gladys Murphy, passed away peacefully in Dayton, Ohio, on July 23, 2025, at the age of 95. Born on February 10, 1930, in Ashland, Kentucky.
Gladys retired from Dayton Public Schools where she touched the lives of numerous students and colleagues.
A devoted mother, Gladys proudly raised five children, three of which survived her: Steve (Keli) Murphy, Dori Ryan, and James Murphy....
Eva Janelle Short
Jul 22, 2025
Eva Janelle Short, age 77, of Xenia, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton, Ohio. She was born on November 1, 1947 in Nashville, Tennessee to the late Jesse C. Berry and Edith (Lorraine) Berry.
Eva was married to the late John R. Short from 1979 until his passing in 2013. She is...
Stanley A. Schmieg
Jul 22, 2025
Stanley A. Schmieg, age 83 of Huber Heights, passed peacefully at home on July 22, 2025. He was born in Chicago, Illinois on October 16, 1941. He graduated from Chaminade High School, Class of 1959; Sinclair Community College, Class of 1971 with a degree in Business Management. He served in the United States Army from 1964-1966. He married his "Snookers"...
Barry W. Gillis
Jul 22, 2025
Barry Wayne Gillis, 71, passed away peacefully in his home on Tuesday July 22, 2025 in Dayton, Ohio.
Barry was born on January 16, 1954 in Ohio to his mother Lucille Gillis. After graduating from Wayne High School in Dayton, Ohio, he enlisted in the United States Navy in 1972 and served two valiant years on the USS Ortolan during the...
Richard Masao Shichida
Jul 21, 2025
Richard Masao Shichida, age 40 of Columbus, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, July 21, 2025. He was born March 3, 1985, in Fort Hood, Texas.
Richard a beloved son, cousin, nephew, and friend, loved computers, video games and hanging out with his loved ones. He was the most gentle soul with the biggest heart. “No” was never in his vocabulary and...
Robert A. Lee
Jul 21, 2025
Robert Allen Lee, age 55, of Middletown, passed away July 21, 2025. Robert was born in Dayton, Ohio on February 3, 1970 to Gail and Rebecca Lee.
Robert was preceded in death by his paternal and maternal grandparents.
He is survived by sons, Andrew Lee, Travis Lee and Connor Lee; mother, Rebecca Lee; father, Gail B. Lee, III; brother, Gail B. Lee...
Mary Genevieve Kleismit
Jul 20, 2025
KLEISMIT, Mary Genevieve Age 95 of Springfield, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 20, 2025 in Aventura at Oakwood.
Mary Heider attended grade school in Fairborn, OH for high school. She spent her freshman, and sophomore years at a Catholic School in Cincinnati where the nuns taught her to sing. She later in life sang for weddings, Catholic masses and funerals,...
Lois E. Harrier
Jul 20, 2025
Lois E. Harrier, age 75 of Vandalia, Ohio went to be with the Lord on July 20, 2025. She was born August 9, 1949 in Zanesville, Ohio daughter of the late Dallas and Bernadetta (Iden) Moore.
Lois was a loving and devoted mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. She loved listening to music, especially Alabama. She had a passion...
Linda S. Fink
Jul 20, 2025
Linda Sue Fink, age 72 of Kettering, Ohio passed away on July 20, 2025. She was born July 14, 1953 in Dayton, Ohio daughter of the late Donald and Barbara (Clark) Fink.
Linda was a loving and devoted wife, fur mom, sister, aunt, and friend. She began her career with Midwest Optic Group and was employed with them for over 20...
Harold H. Ross
Jul 20, 2025
Harold H. Ross, a beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and brother, passed away peacefully on July 20, 2025, in Dayton, Ohio, at the age of 88. Born on September 19, 1936, in Kalamazoo, Michigan, Harold’s life was defined by his dedication to family, service, and his knack for storytelling.
Harold served with honor in the U.S. Air Force for 20 years, before...
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