Obituaries
Arlene Rose Piersall
Nov 14, 2022
Arlene Rose Piersall , age 78 of Xenia, passed away Monday, November 14, 2022 at Kettering Health Main Campus. She was born June 10, 1944 in Dayton, Ohio the daughter of Harry Davis and Elizabeth "Betty" Davis Mitchell.Arlene worked for Greene Memorial Hospital for 28 years, Kettering Hospital for 14 years and Hospitality Nursing Home for 5 years before finally...
Sara Kay Boes
Nov 13, 2022
Sara Kay Boes, 70, passed away peacefully on November 13, 2022. Loving wife of Gail Boes for 45 years, cherished mother of Queena (Matthew) Greene, beloved grandmother of Emery, Declan and Ezra, adored sister of Linda Steinberger and Margie (David) McCrum.Sara was preceded in death by her parents Troy and Betty Tellis.Sara was a long time member of the Women...
Paul Geraci
Nov 13, 2022
Paul Geraci, age 61, of Union, passed away November 13, 2022. He was born March 24, 1961 in Cincinnati, Ohio to the late Charles and Margaret Geraci. In addition to his parents, Paul was preceded in death by his daughter, Emily Geraci.Paul is survived by his son, Erik Geraci; brother, Michael Geraci; sisters: Chris Boland (Rich) and Elaine Geraci; significant...
Gary M. Smith
Nov 13, 2022
Gary Michael Smith, 75, of Dayton, Ohio, passed away on November 13th, 2022.Gary was born in West Liberty, Kentucky, on November 16, 1946. He went on to serve in the United States Navy.Gary is preceded in death by his parents, Howard and Bonnie (Gilliam) Smith.He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Linda Smith (Davis); son Lance (Rhonda) Smith;...
Levi Dalmida
Nov 12, 2022
Precious little angel, Levi Dalmida, beloved son of Troi Walker and Domineek Dalmida, was born silent into this world November 12, 2022, but his little life spoke volumes. He was too beautiful for earth and will always live on in the hearts of his parents, siblings, grandparents, aunts, uncles and cousins.To leave a special message for Levi's family, please click...
Donnie D. Lummer
Nov 12, 2022
With profound sadness, we announce the passing of Donnie Lummer, our loving and devoted father, grandfather, brother, and friend to all whose lives he touched, on November 12, 2022. He was in his 83rd year.Donnie "Duck" was born to William and Nellie Lummer in Indiana. He graduated from Aurora High School before joining the military with his brother, Jimmie Lummer....
Ronald Maurice Alexander
Nov 12, 2022
Ronald Maurice Alexander, "Ronnie", age 55, of Dayton, passed away November 12, 2022. He was born July 27, 1967 in Tallahassee, Florida to Ronald and Glenda (Vaughn) Alexander. He was preceded in death by his father Ronald Alexander, his brother Richard Alexander and many lifelong friends. Ronnie is survived by his mother (Mother dearest) Glenda Vaughn; He adored you and...
Kenneth M. Seifert
Nov 12, 2022
Kenneth M. "Ken" Seifert, age 88, of Beavercreek, passed away on November 12, 2022, with his loving family by his side. He was born in Britt, Iowa, on November 19, 1933. He was preceded in death by his mother, Louise Seifert; his beloved wife of over 37 years, Rose Seifert; and his grandson, Michael J. Van Meter. Ken is survived...
Bruce Ronald Fiene
Nov 12, 2022
Bruce Ronald Fiene, 80, a resident of Beavercreek, Oh died at about 4:00 am Saturday, November 12, 2022 at Hospice of Dayton. He was born on November 29, 1941 to Wilbert & Mildred Fiene of Addison, IL. Bruce became a pilot at the age of 20. Graduated from the University of Arizona in 1968 with a Master's degree in Physics....
Ettamae Lofstedt
Nov 12, 2022
Ettamae Lofstedt, 94, of Centerville, OH passed away peacefully in her sleep on November 12, 2022. Daughter of Etta Mae and Edward Monty, she was a lifelong resident of New York State, before she moved to Centerville in 2008 to start a new chapter of her life after the passing of her beloved husband of 41 years, George C. Lofstedt.She...
Marcia Lee Conley
Nov 12, 2022
Marcia Lee Conley, age 57, of Dayton, passed away on November 12, 2022. She was born in Xenia, Ohio, on June 6, 1965, the daughter of the late Frank Conley and Joann Keeton. She was preceded in death by her father; and her brother, Robert Conley. Marcia is survived by her son, Cody (Shannon) Fuller; daughter, Brandie Fuller; mother, Joann...
Robert David Pierce Sr. "Bob"
Nov 12, 2022
Robert David Pierce Sr., "Bob," 75, of Clearcreek Twp., passed away on Saturday, November 11th, 2022. He was born April 18th, 1947 in Dayton, Ohio. Bob is survived by his children, Robert "Bub" Pierce Jr. and Dawn "Moe" Mains; his brother, Joe Pierce; and numerous nieces, nephews, grandchildren & great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Linda "Collie"...
Marlene Lorraine Colby
Nov 12, 2022
Marlene Lorraine "Kitty" Colby, age 85, of Dayton, Ohio, passed away on November 12, 2022. She was born on October 30, 1937 to the late Glenn and Sylvia Bahan. In addition to her parents, Kitty was preceded in death by her son: Rob Colby; and grandson Max K. Kitty is survived by her husband: Robert "Bob" Colby; son: Rick Colby;...
James Francis Girardot
Nov 12, 2022
James Francis Girardot, of Dayton, Ohio, 85, passed away on November 12, 2022. He was born in Dayton, Ohio, on March 22, 1937, to the late Francis C. and Pearl E. Girardot. In addition to his parents, James was preceded in death by his sons, Jeffrey Girardot and Jon Girardot; sister Shirley Wimberly; and brother Tom Girardot.James loved cooking and...
Wanda Jean Applin
Nov 11, 2022
Wanda Jean Applin, age 80 of Trotwood, passed away Friday, November 11, 2022 at home surrounded by her family. She was born March 23, 1942 in Springfield, Ohio the daughter of Charles Chandler and Mary (Robert) Overton.In addition to sharing memories of time spent in her birthplace of Springfield, Ohio, Wanda also shared memories of earlier years of her life...
Alice Charlotte Rankins
Nov 11, 2022
Alice Charlotte Rankins, age 72, of Dayton, passed away November 11, 2022. She was born February 18, 1950 in Cleveland, Ohio. Alice was preceded in death by her mother, Beatrice Rankins; son, Maurice Rankins; and sisters: Helen Wilson and Delisa Rankins.Alice is survived by her son, James Rankins; God-daughter, Angela Allen; grandchildren: Andrew Hargrave, Maurice Rankins Jr., Jaden Rankins, Nia...
Richard Lee Custenborder "Dick"
Nov 11, 2022
Richard "Dick" L. Custenborder, age 88, passed away at home Friday, November 11, 2022. Dick was born on April 13, 1934, in Bristol, Connecticut to the late Clarence and Vera Custenborder. He was proceeded in death by his parents, sister Betty (Custenborder) Weeks and niece DeeDee Weeks. Dick leaves behind his loving wife of 65 years Myrna (Weichhand) and 3...
Gertrude Hacker
Nov 11, 2022
Gertrude Hacker, of Beavercreek, Ohio, passed away on November 11th, 2022. She was born on December 18, 1928, in Manchester, Kentucky. She was preceded in death by her parents Omer and Chloe (Hoskins) Gilbert; brother, Bradley (Loretta) Gilbert; sister, Opal (Bill) Hibbard; niece, Debbie Shull; and nephews, Darrell Bent, Bradley Gilbert Jr., TJ Hibbard, Chris Ehrnschwender and Mark Weinsteiger. She...
Billy R. Baker
Nov 11, 2022
Billy R. Baker, age 85, of Dayton, passed away November 11, 2022. He was born July 22, 1937 in Elk Valley, TN to the late Welker and Edith Baker. In addition to his parents, Billy was preceded in death by his wife, Evelyn Baker; sisters: Louise and Kathleen; and cousin, Jimmy Douglas.Billy is survived by his daughters: Tammy Baker, Rhonda...
Gary A. Sizemore
Nov 11, 2022
Gary A. Sizemore, age 82, of Huber Heights, passed away November 11, 2022. He was born January 8, 1940 in Clendenin, WV. Gary was preceded in death by his parents: Madeline and Archie Cantrell; sisters: Jean and Joyce; and brother, Charles.Gary is survived by his wife of 58 years, Clara Sizemore; children: Tammy Jaques (Greg) and Keith Sizemore (Jessica); 5...
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