Obituaries

Eddie Louise Franklin

Eddie Louise Franklin

Apr 6, 2023

Eddie Louise "Lulu" Franklin, age 79, of Dayton, Ohio, went home to be with the Lord on April 6, 2023. Lulu will be surly but sadly missed. Lulu will be remembered as a very great spades player and for her wonderful sense of humor. Lulu was preceded in death by her mother Louise Hall; father, William Hall; sister, Marry Hall;...

Berneta Jane Shanks

Berneta Jane Shanks

Apr 5, 2023

Berneta "Janie" Shanks, born on October 19, 1959, passed away in the care of Hospice and family on Wednesday, April 5, 2023, in her home surrounded by her family. She was preceded in death by her parents, Theodore and Dorothy Shanks; her baby sister, Katrina Shanks; and spouse, Rodney Shaw. She is survived by her sister, Julia Long from Xenia,...

Audrey L. Mackenzie

Audrey L. Mackenzie

Apr 5, 2023

MacKenzie, AudreyAudrey L. MacKenzie, 68 of Kettering, OH, passed away peacefully on April 5, 2023, surrounded by friends and family. Audrey was born on October 16, 1954 to Sam and Rosalle Goldstein in Chicago, Illinois. Audrey will be greatly missed by her two sons, Christopher (wife Cassia) and David (wife Kandice), brothers, Mark (wife Lisa) and Alan, granddaughters, Isabella and...

Donald Ray Baker

Donald Ray Baker

Apr 5, 2023

Donald Ray Baker, age 82, of Dayton, Ohio, passed away on April 5, 2023. He was born on May 17, 1940 to the late Arthur and Dolly Baker.Donald is survived by his wife of 15 years, Ann Baker; children: William Thomas Baker and Tina May Baker; brother, Bill Baker; and many other family and friends. Donald attended Set Free Ministries...

Ed Blankenship

Ed Blankenship

Apr 5, 2023

Ed Blankenship, age 65 of Franklin, passed away Wednesday, April 5, 2023. He was born June 11, 1957 in Fort Ord, California the son of Charlie and the late Doris Jean Blankenship.Ed is survived by his wife Betsy (Marsh) of 35 years; son, Taylor (Molly); two daughters, Allie (Chris) and Emmie (Tyler); grandchildren, Noah, Finn, Ripley and Anna; and sisters,...

Charles "Chuck" Peitz

Charles "Chuck" Peitz

Apr 5, 2023

Charles "Chuck" Peitz, age 64 of Dayton, passed away Wednesday, April 5, 2023. He was born on December 30, 1958 in Dayton, OH to the late Charlene and James Peitz.Chuck is survived by his siblings, Terri Johnson, Jamie (Paul) Jamerson, Mike (Cheryl) Peitz and Linda (Tom) Holland; his nieces and nephews, Crystal, Camille, Kellie, Mike, Zach, Marlene, Jacob, April, Jason...

Lori Lewis Gentry

Lori Lewis Gentry

Apr 5, 2023

Lori Lewis Gentry was a flip-flop-wearing, Bugle dip-making, bright-haired, blue-eyed bringer of joy. She made it her mission to celebrate the big moments and milestones in the lives of her friends and family, and no one did it better. Now, we celebrate her life and the love and happiness she brought to our world. Lori left us at age 64...

Sarah Leeanne Burroughs

Sarah Leeanne Burroughs

Apr 5, 2023

Sarah LeeAnne Burroughs, 42, of West Carrollton, Ohio, passed away on April 5, 2023. She was born on June 15, 1980 to Joseph DePew and Sheryl Morgan at Wright Patterson Air Force Base. Sarah was preceded in death by grandmother Patricia Britton; grandparents James and Maxine DePew; mother-in-law and father-in-law Michael and Linda Burroughs. Sarah is survived by her husband...

Richard Lee Markland

Richard Lee Markland

Apr 5, 2023

Richard Lee Markland, age 91, of Kettering, Ohio, passed away on April 5, 2023. He was born in Covington, Ohio on April 2, 1932 to the late Jonathan and Vada Markland. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his two brothers Doran Wayne Markland, and Robert Lemuel Markland; and children Christal Lynn Markland and Clifford Barry...

William Luther Mcghee

William Luther Mcghee

Apr 4, 2023

William Luther McGhee age 58 of Dayton, Ohio passed away on Tuesday April 4, 2023 at home. He was born February 16, 1965 in Dayton, Ohio. Survived by his brother James McGhee, and sisters Cathy McGhee and Novalee McGhee, 5 nieces and 6 nephews, ex wife Rita McGhee and step daughter Candice Stewart. He was preceded in death by his...

Gregory Gibson

Gregory Gibson

Apr 4, 2023

Gregory Gibson, "Greg," age 66 of Englewood, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, April 4, 2023 at Miami Valley Hospital. He was born November 22, 1956 in Dayton, Ohio.Greg worked at Delphi for 10 years and was most recently employed with Beau Townsend Nissan where he built great relationships with his coworkers and truly enjoyed his job. He enjoyed fishing, being...

James "Nick" Simpson

James "Nick" Simpson

Apr 4, 2023

James "Nick" Simpson, age 91, of Vandalia, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, April 4, 2023. Nick was born in Stearns, KY on May 31, 1931 to the late James & Lena Simpson. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first beloved wife of 61 years, Edra M. Simpson; son, Nicholas D....

Richard "Rick" Norris

Richard "Rick" Norris

Apr 3, 2023

Richard "Rick" Norris, age 74, of Tipp City, passed away Monday, April 3, 2023. He was born May 16, 1948 in Dayton, OH to the late Rosemarie and Harry Norris.Rick graduated from Stebbins High School in 1966. He worked at General Motors for 30 years, until his retirement in 1997.He was preceded in death by his parents; his daughter, Melissa;...

Camillo Anthony Dimuzio

Camillo Anthony Dimuzio

Apr 3, 2023

Camillo Anthony "Tony" DiMuzio, age 95, of Beavercreek, passed away on April 3, 2023, in Beavercreek, Ohio, with his loving family by his side. He was born in Marlborough, Massachusetts, on September 20, 1927, the son of the late Antonio and Anna DiMuzio. He was preceded in death by his parents; step-father, Dante Dallavalle; sister, Philomena Dudley; and his brother,...

Guy P Harvey

Guy P Harvey

Apr 3, 2023

Guy P. Harvey, age 69 of New Carlisle, passed away Monday, April 3, 2023 at Grandview Hospital. He was born May 20, 1953 to the late Viola and Vince Harvey.Guy was preceded in death by his parents and his step-son, Tommy Martz.He is survived by his loving wife, Kathie Harvey; his children, Nicole (Tom) Mills, Jarred (Nicole) Harvey and Sheila...

Mary L. Broadstock

Mary L. Broadstock

Apr 3, 2023

Mary Louise Broadstock, age 87 of Fairborn, passed away peacefully on April 3, 2023 at The Hospice of Dayton. She was born November 23, 1935 in Dayton to the late Robert and Audrey (Barney) Smith, Sr. In addition to her parents, Mary was preceded in death by her first husband, Edward Frasier; second husband, John Broadstock Sr.; and her brother,...

Steven Kelly Kinnison

Steven Kelly Kinnison

Apr 2, 2023

Steven Kelly Kinnison, age 53, of Dayton, Ohio, passed away on April 2, 2023. He was born on October 13, 1969 in Dayton, Ohio. Steven was preceded in death by his son, Michael Kinnison. His heart was full and it overflowed onto all who knew him. To miss someone so much means they were extremely special, and we were blessed...

Terese Adele Orlando

Terese Adele Orlando

Apr 2, 2023

Terese Adele Orlando, age 79 of Centerville, passed away Sunday, April 2, 2023 at Kettering Hospital. She was born June 5, 1943 in Brooklyn, New York, the daughter of the late Anthony and Adele Spauone.Terese attended Andrew Jackson High School in St. Albans, Queens, New York. She played volleyball and also enjoyed bowling. Terese and her husband, Andrew, got married...

Gerald Dennis Boyd

Gerald Dennis Boyd

Apr 2, 2023

Gerald Dennis Boyd, 92, passed away peacefully on April 2nd, 2023. Loving husband of Joann Boyd for 68 years, cherished father of Thomas (Kay) Boyd, Richard (Kimberly) Boyd, Patrick (Brenda) Boyd, Frances (Greg) Milano and Anthony (Susan) Boyd. Jerry is also survived by 12 grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren and a step brother. Jerry is preceded in death by his mother...

Colleen Kildea Henn

Colleen Kildea Henn

Apr 2, 2023

Colleen Kildea Henn sadly passed away on April 2, 2023 at her home surrounded by her family after developing an extremely aggressive endometrial cancer. She was a beautiful person who spread joy and happiness wherever she went. Colleen was born to Robert and Alta Kildea on February 27, 1952 in Owosso, MI. Colleen is survived by her loving family: her...

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