Obituaries

James E. Smith

James E. Smith

Dec 9, 2021

James Smith, 89, of Dayton, Ohio, passed away at Kettering Medical Center on December 9th, 2021. He is survived by his wife of 69 years; their four children, six grandchildren, and eight great grandchildren. James had a very special bond with his grandchildren, who knew him as "Papaw." James really enjoyed being outdoors, working in his yard, fishing, boating, and...

Stephen "Steve" Pachin Sr.

Stephen "Steve" Pachin Sr.

Dec 9, 2021

Stephen "Steve" Pachin Sr., age 74 of Beavercreek, Ohio passed away peacefully in his sleep on December 9, 2021. He was born April 17, 1947 in Dayton, Ohio son of the late Frank and Avalee Pachin.Steve was a devoted husband, loving father, father-in-law, grandfather, great grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend. Steves pride and joy was his family. He enjoyed spending...

James P. Myers

James P. Myers

Dec 9, 2021

James P. Myers, more fondly known as Jimmy, passed away on December 9, 2021. Jimmy was born on May 28, 1959 to the late James Myers and Patricia Hawkey. Jimmy was a jokester, and he enjoyed making people laugh. He loved the Raiders football team, and he would talk about sports to anyone, all day long. He was a member...

Donald J. Lewber

Donald J. Lewber

Dec 9, 2021

Donald J. "Don" Lewber, age 71, of South Lebanon, Ohio passed away December 9, 2021. He was born September 30, 1950 in Springfield, Ohio. Don was preceded in death by his birth mother, Clara Bartram and father, Charles; and adoptive parents: Clarence and Maudie Lewber.Don is survived by his sons: Chad Lewber (Theresa), Cory Lewber (Erin) and Aaron Lewber; grandchildren:...

Susan Gough

Susan Gough

Dec 9, 2021

Susan Corrine Gough, age 68 of Dayton, Ohio, passed away Thursday, December 9, 2021. She was born November 28, 1953 in Dayton, Ohio the to the late Wilbur and Marie Schuebert.Susan was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She grew up in Centerville and graduated from Centerville High School. Susan worked for Woody's market for 20 years and also at...

Susan L. Hunter

Susan L. Hunter

Dec 8, 2021

Susan Lee "Sue" Hunter, age 74 of Douglasville, Georgia, passed peacefully on Saturday, December 18, 2021. She was born on August 8, 1947 in Dayton, Ohio to the late Robert and Marian Hunter. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by two brothers, David P. Hunter and Robert C. Hunter; sister, Eileen Hedrick; and brother-in-law, Randy Hedrick....

Gayla Smith

Gayla Smith

Dec 8, 2021

Gayla Dee Smith, age 60, of Germantown, passed away December 8, 2021. She was born August 14, 1961, in Gallipolis, Ohio to Gene and Ruth Scott.Gayla was preceded in death by her sister, Andrea Scott Forbes.In addition to her parents, Gayla is survived by her husband, Ed Smith; daughters: Rachel Vickers and Sarah Lee (Christopher); step-children: Stacey, Jessica (Corey), Ashley...

Leo "Todd" Zwayer

Leo "Todd" Zwayer

Dec 8, 2021

Leo "Todd" Zwayer, age 56, of Clayton, passed away December 8, 2021. He was born June 26, 1965 in Ashville, Ohio to Leo Kent Zwayer and Nancy Mary (Wardell) Rich. Todd graduated from Teays Valley High School, Class of 1983. During his high school years he was very active in the marching band, the track team, cross country, and was...

Marylou Boden

Marylou Boden

Dec 8, 2021

Marylou Boden, age 87 of Beavercreek, passed away Wednesday, December 8, 2021 at Traditions of Beavercreek. She was born August 14, 1934 in Jeffersonville, Ohio, the daughter of Theodore and Eva Foster.Marylou was a loving mother and an avid shopper.She is preceded in death by her first husband, Robert McMillen; second husband, Arthur Boden; her parents and sister, Rebecca Foster.Marylou...

James Young

James Young

Dec 8, 2021

Young, James S. "Jim," 65 of Kettering passed away peacefully at his home on December 8, 2021. He was born December 5,1956 in Dayton, Ohio to Ralph and Norma Young who preceded him in death. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Randy Young, his sister in law Paula Young and his father in...

Dick Kohlbacher

Dick Kohlbacher

Dec 8, 2021

Richard Morton Kohlbacher, II, age 73 of Huber Heights, Ohio, passed away Wednesday, December 8, 2021 at Miami Valley Hospital. He was born October 20, 1948 in Dayton, Ohio to the late Richard, Sr. and Joyce Kohlbacher. Dick was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He and Marlene were foster parents to many. He was a life-long resident of Huber...

John Walter Search

John Walter Search

Dec 8, 2021

John Walter Search, age 68 of Dayton, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, December 8, 2021. He was born July 22, 1953 in Dayton, Ohio, the son of Walter and Louise Search.John worked at Gem City Engineering for 33 years. He was very active in the homeless community with My Brother's Keeper through The Living Word Church. He...

A. Juanita Edwards

A. Juanita Edwards

Dec 8, 2021

A. Juanita Edwards, age 97, of Moraine, passed away December 8, 2021. She was born June 6, 1924 in Jackson, KY to the late Tom and Virginia (Terry) Brewer. Over the years, Juanita attended the First Pentecostal Church of Xenia, Dryden Road Pentecostal Church and Spring Valley Pentecostal Church. She was preceded in death by her husband of over 60...

Charles T. Wilson

Charles T. Wilson

Dec 8, 2021

Charles T. "Fluff" Wilson, age 79, of Kettering, passed away at his home on December 8, 2021. Fluff was born on May 21, 1942 to the late Eddie and Lona Mae Wilson in Germantown, Ohio.Fluff served in the United States Air Force, where he was an airplane mechanic. After his military service, he went to work at Chrysler in 1964,...

Janet Louise Garrett

Janet Louise Garrett

Dec 8, 2021

Janet Louise Garrett, age 76 of Riverside, Ohio, passed away Wednesday, December 8, 2021. She was born October 30, 1945 in Bays, Kentucky to the late Eugene and Mabel Stevens. Janet was a loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother and sister. She worked as a nurse and retired from Good Samaritan Hospital in Dayton. She attended Northridge Assembly of God-Light of...

Robert E. Fine

Robert E. Fine

Dec 8, 2021

Robert (Bobby) Ellis Fine, 63, passed away December 08, 2021, in Dayton, Ohio. He was born April 1, 1958, in Dayton, Ohio to Donald and Violet Fine. Right after high school Bobby met and married the love of his life, Lou Ann. They were married on April 21, 1978, soon after starting a family having three children, Robert Alan born...

Hazel Evaline Wilson

Hazel Evaline Wilson

Dec 8, 2021

Hazel Evaline Wilson, 97, went home to be with her Lord and Saviour on December 8, 2021. She was born November 3, 1924, in Weston, West Virginia to Oliver and Ora Riffle. Hazel loved the Lord and served him in full-time Christian service for nearly all her life. She was a long-time member of Cornerstone Baptist Temple in Dayton, Ohio,...

Janette Rogers

Janette Rogers

Dec 7, 2021

Janette Rogers, age 29, of Dayton, passed away December 7, 2021. She was born June 17, 1992 in Dayton, Ohio. Janette was preceded in death by her grandparents: Ellis and Sarah McCord; sister, Jamie Rogers; aunt, Rebecca McKinley; and father, Mongkon Rogers.Janette gave birth to her beloved son, Gabriel William Ulloa on December 7, 2021. Just 5 short days later,...

Terrilee Annette Tidd

Terrilee Annette Tidd

Dec 7, 2021

Terrilee Annette Tidd, age 63 of Greenfield, passed away Tuesday, December 7, 2021. She was born September 15, 1958 in Sycamore, Ohio the daughter of Merlin and Lydia Roberts.She is preceded in death by her parents.Terrilee is survived by her husband, Odis; adopted son, Ben Shaw; sister-in-law, Debbie Cornett; and her beloved cat, Troubles.At Terrilee's request, no services will be...

Lawrence Douglas Vance

Lawrence Douglas Vance

Dec 7, 2021

Lawrence Douglas Vance, age 72 of Vandalia, Ohio, passed away Tuesday, December 7, 2021 at Miami Valley Hospital. He was born September 10, 1949 in Dayton, Ohio to the late Palmer and Betty Vance.Larry was a loving husband and family man. He proudly served in the U.S. Navy Seabees during the Vietnam War (1969-1970). He retired from Meijer Distribution after...

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