Obituaries
Amy Kathleen Serrer
Jan 1, 2024
Amy Kathleen Serrer, a beloved daughter, sister, and aunt passed away peacefully on January 1, 2024 at Hospice of Dayton at the age of 54 after a brief but courageous battle with cancer. Amy is survived by her parents, Ted and Marsha Serrer of Huber Heights; brother, Jeff (Sandee) of Waynesville and brother Doug (Karen) of Springfield, nieces and nephews:...
Phillip Lee Hendrix
Jan 1, 2024
Phillip Lee Hendrix, 75, went to rest high on the mountain January 1, 2024. Loving husband of Jeannette "Mooney" Hendrix for 33 years, cherished father of Jason Hendrix and Michelle (Rob) Tilley, adored grandfather of Kaitlyn, Seth, Bailey, Erica and Lauren, great grandfather of Jaxon, Remy, Josephine, Celia and Atlas and beloved brother of Tony Hendrix. Phillip is also survived...
Kendra Cecil "Kj"
Jan 1, 2024
Kendra Cecil "KJ", age 46 of Dayton, passed away Monday, January 1, 2024. She was born June 6, 1977 in Dayton, Ohio the daughter of Nancy Mohr and Kenneth Houston. In addition to her parents, she is preceded by daughter, Kortney; son, Jaiden; maternal and paternal grandparents; and uncle, Bill Kennedy. Kendra is survived by husband, Ronald Cecil; two children,...
Sandra Jayne Davis-Spangler
Jan 1, 2024
Sandra Jayne Davis-Spangler "Sandi" age 50, passed away peacefully on January 1, 2024. Sandi is survived by her daughter, Abigail and granddaughter, Everly; her father, Wallace Davis; her twin sister, Tamara Lease and brother, Michael Davis, and their families as well as many nieces and nephews, and a very special Aunt Sandra and Uncle Ward.Sandi is preceded in death by...
Delores A. Cox
Dec 31, 2023
Delores A. Cox, age 92 of Monroe, passed peacefully December 31, 2023 at Mt. Pleasant Retirement Community. She was born in Paris, Kentucky on August 12,1931 to the late Omer and Mary Moreland.Delores graduated from West Chester High School, Union Township in 1949 and was later employed at Miami Carey in Monroe for 15 years. She was an avid gardener,...
Delores P. Huffman
Dec 31, 2023
Delores P. Huffman, age 88, of Riverside, went home to be with the Lord on December 31, 2023. She was born in Fairborn, Ohio, on January 24, 1935, the daughter of the late Iden and Inez Smith. She was preceded in death by her parents; her beloved husband of over 30 years, William "Bill" Huffman, Sr.; and her four sisters...
Janice L. Vescio
Dec 31, 2023
Janice L. Vescio, age 86, passed away December 31, 2023. She was born on May 12, 1937 in Dayton, OH.Janice was preceded in death by her parents, Russell (Marjorie) Hageman and Rosa Mae Hageman; first husband, James Angi; second husband, Fred J. Vescio; children, Fred Vescio, Sherry Edwards and Beverly Rath; granddaughter, Karin Patel; brothers, Donald Hageman, Danny Smith and...
Velma Virginia King
Dec 31, 2023
Velma Virginia King, age 98, of Kettering, passed away on December 31, 2023. She was born in Marietta, Ohio, on October 19, 1925, the daughter of the late James and Goldie Congleton. She was preceded in death by her parents; her beloved husband of 71 years, Glenn F. King, Jr.; her son, Glenn F. King, III; and her siblings, Jake,...
Mary Elizabeth Sumner
Dec 30, 2023
Mary Elizabeth "Liz" Sumner, age 86, passed away quietly at home Saturday, December 30th, 2023. Born June 17th, 1937 on Baptist Ridge in Celina, TN to parents Cluer L. Fikes and Willi B. (Chism) Fikes, she was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Herbert Ray Sumner; son, Tony Sumner; brothers, Elmer L. Fikes, Charles E. Fikes, and Richard G....
C.D. Arnett
Dec 30, 2023
C.D. Arnett, age 76, of Dayton, passed away on December 30, 2023. He was born on July 17, 1947 in Salyersville, KY to the late Marvin and Jewel Arnett. C.D. retired after 33 years of service from General Motors / Harrison Radiator. He was an avid sports fan, and some of his favorite teams were the Cincinnati Bengals, the Cincinnati...
Barbara Joyce Stegmayer
Dec 30, 2023
Barbara Joyce Stegmayer, age 84 of Miamisburg, passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, December 30, 2023, with her family by her side. She was born September 14, 1939 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the daughter of the late Stanley and Wanda Brzycki.Barbara was very passionate about her family and grandchildren. She was an avid reader, and loved polka and country...
Thomas E. Didas
Dec 30, 2023
Thomas E. Didas (born 1/19/1945, died 12/30/2023)Tom was born and raised in Irondequoit, New York. He enjoyed hunting and fishing with his dad and older brother, but his real passion was sports. He kept his grades up in order to maintain eligibility for sports teams! Basketball, baseball and soccer filled his after-school hours and he lettered in all three. He...
Edward Wayne Baumgartner
Dec 30, 2023
Edward Wayne Baumgartner, lovingly known as Eddie, passed away on December 30, 2023. He was born on November 29, 1947 to Albert & Virginia Baumgartner.Eddie had the biggest heart in the world. He would do anything to help anyone that needed it. He had no trouble starting up a conversation with anyone, even a complete stranger. He retired from serving...
Lynne Carol Pierce-French
Dec 29, 2023
Lynne C. Pierce-French, age 71, of Huber Heights, Ohio, passed away on December 29, 2023. She was born in Springfield, IL, on November 30, 1952 to the late Frank and Patricia Pierce.Lynne carried out her life with a beautiful heart, spirit, and mind. For most of her life, she exhibited kindness, compassion, and unconditional positive regard for others. Lynne excelled...
Zachary John Atkins
Dec 29, 2023
Zachary John Atkins, age 37 of Old Town, passed away Friday, December 29, 2023 at Soin Medical Center. He was born August 28, 1986 in Dayton, Ohio the son of John and Diana Atkins.Zach was a true outdoorsman who loved fishing, mushroom hunting and riding his motorcycle. He was willing to help anyone; even in his death he was an...
Alexa Flemming O'Neal
Dec 29, 2023
Alexa Flemming O'Neal, age 83, of Dayton, Ohio, passed away on December 29, 2023. She was born on August 25, 1940 in Ayrshire, Scotland, to the late Alexander and Eva Waters. In addition to her parents, Alexa was preceded in death by her three sisters.Alexa met and married Maurice O'Neal in Ayrshire, Scotland while he was serving in the Air...
Joann Martin
Dec 29, 2023
JoAnn Martin died peacefully in Dayton, Ohio on 29 December 2023. She was preceded in death by her mother Willie R. Martin, sister Linda Martin and brothers Freddie and Wayne Martin. JoAnn loved to read and watch movies. Although hampered by many physical ailments throughout her life, she always had a smile and spoke of her love for her savior...
Marilyn Reynolds
Dec 29, 2023
Marilyn Reynolds, age 77 of Dayton, passed away Friday, December 29, 2023. She was born December 8, 1946 in Dayton, Ohio to the late Harold Harshman and Corinne Compton. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her brother, Bill Harshman.Marilyn is survived by her four children, Scott Harshman, Robert Sidenstick II, Steven Sidenstick, and Shelley Grimm;...
Karen Elizabeth Short
Dec 28, 2023
Karen Elizabeth Short, age 67 of Washington Township, passed away Thursday, December 28, 2023 at Kettering Health Washington Township. She was born April 20, 1956 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. She graduated from Oldenberg Academy. Karen was a creative person who enjoyed art and music. She loved going for car rides and spending time with her family and her beloved pet cat,...
Gladys N. Chittick
Dec 28, 2023
Gladys N. Chittick, age 87, of Dayton, was reunited with her husband Charles, in Heaven on Thursday, December 28, 2023. She was born on April 30, 1936 to the late Hubert & Viola Smith.Gladys enjoyed going shopping and cooking for family and friends. She loved going to church and was a member of the Needmore Road Church of Christ for...
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