Obituaries
Charles E. Brooks
Jun 22, 2022
In Loving Memory ofCharles E. Brooks was born on December 9, 1935 in Paris, KY to Charleston and Elizabeth Brooks. He transitioned on June 22, 2022. Charles was a high school graduate of Western High School in Paris, KY. He went on to have a successful career in the U.S. Army, serving for 26 years and receiving many medals and...
Fern R. Henderson
Jun 22, 2022
Fern R. Henderson, 101, of Miamisburg, passed away on Wednesday, June 22, 2022. She was born September 28, 1920, in Muncie, IN, to the late George T. and Lillian (Wilson) Allen. Three years later, her family moved to Dayton, OH. Fern graduated from Stivers High School. In 1939, she married Jack Henderson and built a nice life together raising two...
Anica Mueller
Jun 21, 2022
Anica Mueller, age 79, of Dayton, passed away on June 21, 2022. She was born in Croatia, Yugoslavia on June 10, 1943 to the late Frank and Anna Belak.Anica was a loving mother and grandmother. She loved animals and playing bingo, but her real love was her grandchildren. She was a devoted Catholic, at Our Lady of the Rosary, and...
Mark A. Craft
Jun 21, 2022
Mark A. Craft, age 53, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on June 21, 2022. Mark had the kindest heart and never knew a stranger. He had a love for riding motorcycles and fixing anything with a motor. He loved to sing karaoke, boat at Lake St. Mary's, watch funny movies and reenact every line. He loved...
Shirley Lewis Thompson
Jun 21, 2022
Shirley Lewis "Bud" Thompson, age 86, of Huber Heights, passed away June 21, 2022. He was born August 5, 1935 in Gilmore County, West Virginia to the late Oris and Pearl Thompson. In addition to his parents, Bud was preceded in death by his daughter, Belinda Thompson; sister, Norma Jean Hiney; and his beloved dog, Smokey.Bud is survived by his...
Tim Burchfield
Jun 21, 2022
Tim Burchfield, age 74, of Dayton, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, June 21, 2022. Tim was born in Floyd, KY on March 28, 1948 to the late Keenis E. & Allie F (Collins) Burchfield. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by all 4 of his brothers and 2 sisters. Tim is survived...
Wallace E. Whitaker
Jun 21, 2022
Wallace E. Whitaker, age 90 of Moraine, OH, passed away June 21, 2022. He was born February 21, 1932 in Whitesburg, KY to the late George and Minnie (Mitchell) Whitaker. He is survived by his children, Sharon (Dean) Deeter, George E. (Sherry) Whitaker, Cheryl L. (Paul) Bruno, Walley Whitaker and Joyce Whitaker-Hiler; grandchildren, Joshua (Amanda), Candice (Joshua), Becky (Dan), Bryan...
Phyllis Jean Knox
Jun 21, 2022
Phyllis J. Knox, age 80 of Medway, Ohio passed away June 21, 2022. She was born January 23, 1942 in Dayton, Ohio daughter of the late Eldon and Wanda Cox. She was preceded in death by her sons, Steven and Daniel Knox, Jr., brothers, James Cox and Terry Cox, and grandson Anthony Knox. Phyllis is survived by her husband of...
Bernard Wezensky
Jun 20, 2022
Bernard Charles Wezensky, age 66 passed away unexpectedly on Monday, June 20th, 2022. He was born on December 22, 1955 in Mount Pleasant, Michigan to the late Joseph and Rita Wezensky. Bernie leaves behind his loving wife of 28 years Tanya (Stutz) Wezensky, and their daughters Cara (Sean) Jones, Kayla Wezensky and Carly Wezensky; his brother George (Yvonne) Wezensky and...
Martha Mae Fowler
Jun 20, 2022
Martha Mae Fowler, born February 13, 1931, passed away June 20, 2022. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harry C. Fowler and daughter, Debra K. Evans.Martha is survived by her children: Teresa L. Confare, Jennifer L. Ringler (Mark) and Harry C. Fowler, III (Robin); several grandchildren; great-grandchildren; and great-great-grandchildren.She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great-grandmother and...
Darlene "Dolly" Daniels
Jun 20, 2022
Darlene "Dolly" Daniels, 67, of Xenia, passed away on June 20, 2022 at Soin Medical Center. She was born on November 15, 1954 to Arland Daniel Sr. and Juanita (nee: Hood) Daniels in Dayton, Ohio.Darlene was a retired educator and taught for the Dayton Bd of Education for 25 years. She was a member of Pleasant Grove Missionary in Yellow...
Linda Behnken
Jun 20, 2022
Linda Behnken, age 69, of Riverside, passed away on June 20, 2022. She was born on November 18, 1952 to the late Woodrow Adams and Gertie (Stidham) Eachus. She worked at Hospice of Dayton for 27 years. She was a wonderful employee, and every there loved her. She was a loving mother, grandmother, sister, and daughter. She was kind and...
Timothy "Tim"L. Kinser
Jun 20, 2022
Timothy "Tim" L. Kinser, age 63 of Xenia, Ohio passed away unexpected on June 20, 2022 at Greene Memorial Hospital. He was born April 15, 1959 in Dayton, Ohio son of Mack and Sandra Kinser.Tim was a devoted husband, loving father, grandfather, son, brother, uncle, and friend. Tim enjoyed playing cards with family and friends and going to the horse...
Kenneth E Lewis
Jun 20, 2022
Kenneth E. Lewis, age 87 of Xenia, passed away Monday, June 20, 2022 at home surrounded by his family. He was born January 9, 1935 in Knoxville, Tennessee the son of the late James and Grace Lewis.He is preceded in death by his wife of 65 years, Ruth Lewis; son-in-law, Dale Rumpf; brother, Archie Lewis and sister, Millie Black.Ken is...
Paul David Della Volpe
Jun 20, 2022
Paul David della Volpe, age 73, passed away on Monday June 20, 2022. He was born on November 18, 1948 in Cleveland Heights, Ohio, the son of Nicholas Salvatore and Norma Eleanor (Ciraci) della Volpe. Paul is preceded in death by his parents and his nephew Nicholas della Volpe. He is survived by his sons Christopher Angelo (wife Heather and...
Fusako Crouch
Jun 20, 2022
Fusako Crouch, born December 16, 1933, age 88, passed away peacefully on June 20, 2022 at her residence in Dayton, Ohio. In addition to her parents Shosaku and Sei Takanashi she was preceded in death by her husband, Francis Crouch; brother, Yoshio Takanashi; and sister Nobuko Suzuki.Fusako is survived by her daughter, Tamiko Stump; brother, Masao Takanashi; sister, Harue Takanashi;...
Darrell J. Heil
Jun 19, 2022
Darrell J. Heil, age 69, of Dayton, passed away June 19, 2022. He was born October 29, 1952 in West Union, Ohio to the late Elmer and Nellie Heil. In addition to his parents, Darrell was preceded in death by his sister, Naydell Cadwallader and daughter-in-law, Amber.Darrell is survived by his wife, Brenda Heil; children: Amy (Ron) Kunka and Adam...
Robert Allen Smith Sr.
Jun 19, 2022
Robert (Bobby) Smith Sr. 64years old. Passed away unexpectedly Sunday June 19, 2022 at his home in Dayton Ohio. Robert was born July 16, 1957 and attended Roosevelt High School. He loved to sing, dance and play basketball. He loved his family.Robert was preceded in death by his parents Frank and Ruth Smith, wife Sandra Felton and sister Patricia Caldwell.Robert...
Jerome J. Byerly
Jun 19, 2022
Jerome J. "Jerry" Byerly, age 83, of Waynesville, passed away on June 19, 2022, at Hospice of Dayton. He was born in Dayton, Ohio, on March 21, 1939, the son of the late Wilbur and Margaret (Scheuerman) Byerly. Jerry is survived by his beloved wife of 58 years, Elizabeth "Liz" (Meyer) Byerly; children, Jennifer (Stephen) Grusenmeyer, Greg Byerly, David (Barbara)...
Donna Lea Lewis
Jun 19, 2022
Donna Lea Lewis, age 89 of Dayton, passed away on Saturday, June 18, 2022 at her residence. She was born on May 19, 1933 in Dayton, Ohio the daughter of Roy and Hallie Fisher. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Lester Lewis, nine siblings, and her step-father William Amos. Donna is survived by...
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