Obituaries
Jack S. Schaeffer
Jan 7, 2025
Jack S. Schaeffer, a beloved member of the Dayton, Ohio community, passed away peacefully on January 7, 2025, following an 11-year battle with cancer. Born on September 15, 1950, Jack was a life-long resident of Dayton, where he spent his formative years and built a legacy of friendship and camaraderie.
Jack was a graduate of Northridge High School, Class of 1969,...
Patricia Cheryl Clark
Jan 7, 2025
Patricia Cheryl Clark of Miamisburg, Ohio was born on September 28, 1947, in Dayton, Ohio, along with her twin sister Laticia. Patricia passed on January 7, 2025, in Kettering, Ohio.
Pat's life was filled with countless precious moments, including the many games she created for her children to enjoy. Her playful spirit brought joy to every gathering, and her laughter echoed...
Jean (Shelby) Shamis
Jan 7, 2025
Jean (Shelby) Shamis, 86, of Washington Township, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 7, 2025. She was born on November 22, 1938, in Jackson County, Kentucky.
Jean graduated from Eaton High School in 1958 and became an active member of the Dayton community, working at NCR and LexisNexis before retiring in 2001 from the Hipple Cancer Research Center. For 15 years,...
Lela M. Valentine
Jan 7, 2025
Lela M. Valentine of Dayton, Ohio passed away January 7, 2025. She was born June 10, 1940 in Montgomery Alabama to Will and Julia Briggs.
One of 12 children, Lela is survived by her sisters Ella Briggs and Avan Bristow. She is also survived by her children Dedria Valentine, Zane Valentine, and Patrick Valentine (deceased) as well as grandchildren Corrie (Nicolette)...
Bernice M. Midlam
Jan 7, 2025
Bernice Margaret Midlam, age 88, of Springboro, Ohio, passed away on January 7, 2025. She was born in Dayton, Ohio on April 2, 1936 to the late Wendell and Marvel Cowan.
Bernice graduated from Wilbur Wright High School and studied literature and history at Wright State University. She enjoyed a long career, retiring as a buyer from Machine Products Corporation. Bernice...
Carolyn M. Spicer
Jan 7, 2025
Carolyn M. Spicer, a beacon of kindness and compassion, passed away on January 7, 2025, at the age of 70. Born on June 15, 1954, Carolyn was an extraordinary woman whose selfless nature enriched the lives of all who knew her.
Those left to cherish her memory include her loving husband of 51 years, Manuel Spicer Sr., her devoted children, Manuel...
Irene Snodgrass
Jan 6, 2025
Irene M. Snodgrass (Antosh) of Kettering, Ohio passed away at age 95 on January 6, 2025.
Born in Cleveland, Ohio, just a month before the Great Depression started, her early life was lived without most things we take for granted today, like new clothes, or even a meal every day. But her early struggles fueled her generosity later in life, as...
Hollie Linn "Lenny" Sloas
Jan 6, 2025
Hollie Linn "Lenny" Sloas, passed away on January 6, 2025, at the age of 58. Born on January 25, 1966, in Xenia, Ohio, Lenny was a man whose life was marked by his dedication to his work and the warmth he shared with those around him.
For six years, Lenny was employed with Autozone in Xenia, where he worked diligently in...
Polly Britten Cooney
Jan 6, 2025
Polly Britten Cooney, age 48 from Miamisburg, passed away on January 6th 2025. She was born on September 25, 1976 in Kettering, Ohio the daughter of Dennis Hays and Christine Michaels.
She is preceded in death by her Father Dennis Hays and her Step-Father Jerry Michaels.
Britten is survived by her Mother Christine Michaels , Step-Mother Llana Combs, Sister Shannon Hays (Robert...
Helen C. Doane
Jan 6, 2025
Helen Claire (Ruble) Doane, devoted Momma, Gmaw, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully and due to her faith in Christ entered Heaven on January 6, 2025 at the age of 84. She was surrounded by her loved ones and under the care of Hospice in Lebanon, Ohio. Born September 14, 1940 in Parkersburg, WV to Clifford H. and Clara A....
Larry A. Simpson
Jan 6, 2025
Larry A. Simpson, age 59 of Kettering, passed away January 6, 2025. He was born on December 31, 1965 in Pittsburgh, PA to his mother, Donna (Coffman) Gallagher and his late father, Robert Sidney Loder. In addition to his parents, Larry was preceded in death by his adoptive parents, Jerry and Helen (Levy) Simpson.
He is survived by his wife, Carissa...
Kenneth W. Taylor
Jan 6, 2025
Kenneth W. "Bubby" Taylor , age 72 of Beavercreek, passed away Monday, January 6, 2025. He was born December 15, 1952 in Dayton, Ohio the son of the late Harvey and Ruthie Taylor.
Kenneth retired from Kettering City Schools after 25 years. He proudly served his country in the United States Army. In his free time, he was passionate about classic...
Linda Lee Lewis
Jan 6, 2025
Linda Lee Lewis, born on August 18, 1947, left this world on January 6, 2025. A woman of remarkable strength, Linda possessed a will of iron alongside a loving and caring spirit that endeared her to everyone she met. She was a beautiful person, selfless in her pursuits and dedicated to her family and friends.
Linda's passions were as vibrant as...
John Richard Burdsall
Jan 5, 2025
John Richard Burdsall, age 75 of Washington Twp., passed away Sunday, January 5, 2025. John was born, April 19, 1949 in Middletown, Ohio, to late John E. and Barbara (Bush) Burdsall and had one sister Carol (Roger) Elstun. He is survived by his wife, Helen and children, Jennifer (Reuben) Mosqueda and Joseph Burdsall. John was an avid fisherman, enjoying trips...
Carolyn Joyce Purnhagen
Jan 5, 2025
Carolyn Joyce Purnhagen, age 79, of Dayton, passed away January 5, 2025. Carolyn was born in Dayton, Ohio on March 4, 1945 to the late Richard Cherry and Joyce Holderman.
Carolyn is preceded in death by parents; her husband of 42 years, Gale Purnhagen; as well as many relatives.
She is survived by daughters, Karla (Darrell) Glass, Kim Buckhannon and Keri (Paul)...
Anna L. "Ann" Cowburn
Jan 5, 2025
Anna L. "Ann" Cowburn, age, 84, passed away on January 5, 2025, in Dayton, Ohio, just days shy of her 85th birthday. Born on January 8, 1940, in Albany, Kentucky, Ann was a proud graduate of Roosevelt High School in Dayton. She retired from the Joyce/Dayton Corp., where she worked for many years as a bookkeeper, demonstrating her exceptional diligence...
Marie Landers
Jan 5, 2025
Ruth Marie Landers of Kettering, OH died January 5, 2025 peacefully at her home. Marie was born September 23, 1937 in Beaverdam, OH, the daughter of the late William and Pauline Downing. Marie was preceded in death by her husband, Donald Landers and her grandsons Nick Yantis and Andrew Cameron.Marie is survived by her five children: Joe (Theresa) Landers of...
David Lee Howard, Ph.D.
Jan 5, 2025
David Lee Howard, 86, Dayton, Ohio and Junction, IL., passed away Sunday, January 5, 2025,in Ohio.
There will be no visitation or funeral service. Dr. Howard will be cremated as per his personalrequest. Private family burial of ashes will take place at a later date. Arrangements are incharge of Newcomer Funeral Home, Dayton.
He was born December 6, 1938 in Junction, IL.,...
Theresa Marie Engler
Jan 4, 2025
Theresa Marie Engler, age 66, of Kettering passed away on January 4, 2025. She was born in Dayton on August 28, 1958 to parents, Frederick and Lois Engler. Theresa is preceded in death by her father, Frederick; her brother, Fred R. Engler; and sister, Marian Rosenberg (Engler).
She is survived by her mother, Lois; brothers, Michael (Diane) Engler, Gregory (Denise) Engler;...
Jonathan Lee Daniel
Jan 4, 2025
Jonathan Lee Daniel, age 56, of Springfield, passed away peacefully in his sleep on January 4, 2025. Jonathan was born in Dayton, Ohio on November 27, 1968 to John and Bonnie Daniel.
He is survived by parents; John and Bonnie Daniel; son, Jesse (Amber) Daniel; sister, Beverly Weber; grandson, Colton Lloyd Daniel; brothers, Jeffrey Scott Daniel and Mike Allen Daniel; as...
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