Obituaries
Alice J. Focht
Jun 1, 2023
Alice J. Focht, lovingly called "June", passed away on June 1, 2023. She was born on June 20, 1933 to the late Roy Flory and Sarah Tschabrun. She was a feisty woman and very independent. She was very loving and was the matriarch of her family. She was the go-to for help or advice and the host of the family...
Faith Darlene Dawson
Jun 1, 2023
Faith Darlene (Boggs) Dawson, age 68, of Dayton, passed away peacefully at Hospice of Dayton on Thursday, June 1, 2023 after fighting a courageous battle with cancer. She was born on November 21, 1954 in Dayton, Ohio and lived her childhood in Coalfield, Tennessee. She returned to Dayton after high school where she worked as an environmental specialist aka (the...
Joseph Craig Madden "Joe"
Jun 1, 2023
Joseph Craig Madden "Joe", age 67 of Miamisburg, passed away Thursday, June 1, 2023 after a short battle with POEMS syndrome. He was born May 31, 1956 in Portsmouth, Ohio to the late Joseph and Erma Madden.Joe is survived by his two children, Shelly (Bill) Russell and Jeremy (Peggy) Madden; six grandchildren; great grandson; two brothers, Scot (Michele) Madden and...
Linda Jo Gamon
Jun 1, 2023
Linda Jo Gamon, age 74, of West Carrollton, passed away June 1, 2023. She was born July 22, 1948 in Dayton, Ohio the daughter of the late Joseph and Marilyn (Bailey) Burns.She graduated from Stebbins High School, Class of 1966. Linda retired from MeadWestvaco after many years of customer service. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death...
Linda M. Colas
Jun 1, 2023
Linda M. Colas, age 73, of Miamisburg passed away on June 1, 2023. She was born on August 10, 1949 in Dayton to the late William and Alice Hilt. In addition to her parents, Linda is preceded in death by her former husband, J. Luis Colas.Linda is survived by her daughters, Rebecca (Toan) Vo, Leah Colas; grandchildren, Anna Vo, Kaitlin...
Joseph Paul Moosbrugger
May 31, 2023
Joseph (Joe) P. Moosbrugger, age 65, died of pancreatic cancer on May 31, 2023, at the home of hissister and brother-in-law, Kathy and Rick Roberts.He was preceded in death by his parents, James V. and Rosemary M. "Tommy" (Engel) MoosbruggerFlohre; and his brother, Martin Moosbrugger; and sister, Mary Ann Moosbrugger.He is survived by his wife, Vickie Turner; daughter, Crystal Hurt;...
David Lee Gnau Ii
May 31, 2023
David Lee Gnau II, 34, passed away unexpectedly on May 31, 2023. Loving husband of Elle Gnau, the most loving father of Mercy Alana Grace, Gracelyn Angel Rose and Kaia Pearl Gnau, son of Cindra Gnau, adored brother of Heather Gnau, Mollie Cade, Keith Gnau, Ava Gnau and Kylee Cade. He is also survived by his uncles Marty (Jennifer) Gnau...
Dee Ann Lester
May 31, 2023
Dee Ann Lester, age 53, of Miamisburg, passed away on May 31, 2023. She was born on November 18, 1969 in Batesville, Indiana.Dee Ann was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and godmother. She was an avid crafter, whether it was stained glass paintings, candle holders or table cloths; it was a favorite thing to do with the kids/grandkids. She loved...
John Harold Lauber
May 31, 2023
John Harold Lauber, age 22, of Dayton, passed away on May 31, 2023. He was born on July 19, 2000 to Jennifer and Harold Lauber.He loved cars and video games. He enjoyed traveling and being on the road. John loved his friends and family, and they will miss him dearly.John was preceded in death by his papa, Donald Bragg; his...
Shirley Lorraine Baldwin
May 31, 2023
Shirley L. Baldwin, 94, passed peacefully away on Wednesday May 31, 2023, at Legacy Village Assisted Living in Xenia. Shirley was born in London, Ohio on July 27, 1928, to William Jason Justice and Clysta (Dinnen) Justice; next to a candy store as she joked for many years that is how she had developed her love of candy. She is...
James Norman Hall
May 31, 2023
James Norman Hall, "Jim," age 77 of Centerville, peacefully went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, May 31, 2023, at his home under hospice care. He was born April 22, 1946 in Laporte, Indiana, the son of the late Oscar Hall and Virginia Yates.Jim is a veteran of the United States Navy. He was a Navy Fireman (FN)...
Kenneth Hamilton
May 30, 2023
Kenneth Hamilton, age 69, of Dayton, Ohio, passed away on May 30, 2023. He was born on March 19, 1954 to the late William and Geneva Hamilton. In addition to his parents, Kenny was preceded in death by 3 siblings, and his mother and father in law, Marlene and Robert George. Kenny is survived by his wife of 50 years,...
Joni L. Westray
May 30, 2023
Westray, Joni L., age 61 of West Carrollton, passed away at home on Tuesday, May 30th, 2023 with her husband by her side. She was born in Dayton, Ohio on September 16th, 1961, daughter of the late Barbara Jean Milton and Elwood Larry Puterbaugh.Joni graduated from Springboro High School, class of 1980. She worked at Berry Company and eventually at...
Harriet Hunter
May 29, 2023
Ellen Hunter, age 101, of Centerville, Ohio, passed away on May 29, 2023, at Bethany Village. Ellen, also known as Harriet Ellen Braithwaite Hunter, was born on March 28, 1922, in Dayton, Ohio. She graduated from Stivers High School in 1940. Ellen was a Red Cross volunteer and a lifetime member of the Order of the Eastern Star, Dayton Chapter....
Phyllis Ann Richey
May 29, 2023
Phyllis A. Richey (Leasure), 86, of West Alexandria, formerly of Greenville, passed away peacefully May 29, 2023. She was born in Dayton on August 11, 1936 to William & Eva (Vangas) Leasure. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Jim; son, Mike; daughter, Karin; and sister, Barbara Konicki. Phyllis is survived by her daughter,...
Carol A. Beelick
May 29, 2023
Carol A. Beelick, age 81, of Springfield, passed away on May 29, 2023, at her residence with her loving family by her side. She was born in Kalamazoo, Michigan, on May 29, 1942, the daughter of the late Donald and Elaine Decker. Carol was preceded in death by parents; brothers, Donald Decker and Kieth Decker; sister-in-law, Judy Decker; her son-in-law,...
Laura Parker Rodgers
May 29, 2023
Laura Parker Rodgers, age 66, of Springboro, passed away at Miami Valley Hospital on May 29, 2023, after a short illness. Laura was born in Cleveland, Ohio on April 9, 1957 to the late Bob and Arlene Parker.Laura is preceded in death by her parents and husband, John; and her cousin, Rick Stone.She is survived by her loving daughter, Helen...
Daniel Lee Baker
May 29, 2023
Daniel Lee Baker "Danny", age 72 of Kettering, passed away Monday, May 29, 2023 at Kettering Health Main Campus. He was born December 7, 1950 in Dayton, Ohio to the late Virgil and Geneva Baker. Danny is survived by his beloved wife of 40 years, Barbara Baker; daughter, Andrea (Larry Liming) Cregar; three grandchildren, Christapher Cregar, Elisabeth Cregar, and Cole...
John Howard Halldorson
May 29, 2023
John Howard Halldorson, age 83, passed away on Monday, May 29, 2023. He was born on November 12, 1939 in Long Pine, NE to the late Mary Jane and Arbec S. Halldorson.John was a Systems Analyst for 19 years at Ponderosa Headquarters and was an IT Contractor for the rest of his career. He enjoyed fishing, hunting and gardening when...
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