Obituaries
Olga & Bob Mahlstede
Aug 12, 2022
Robert A. Mahlstede, "Bob", age 95, passed away on July 4, 2021 and his wife of 69 years, Olga O. Mahlstede, age 97, passed away August 12, 2022. They were lifelong residents of Centerville, Ohio and both passed away in their home of 60 years. They are survived by their nieces, Tamra (Ostapchuk) McNutt, Deborah (Mahlstede) Snook, Barbara (Mahlstede) Boyer,...
Kelly John Klawon
Aug 12, 2022
Kelly John Klawon, 61, passed away on August 12, 2022. Loving husband of 33 years to Heidi Klawon, adored brother of Joe (Cathy) Klawon, Karol (Jeff) Morrow and Maggie (Eric) Schneemann and beloved uncle to numerous nieces and nephews. Kelly was preceded in death by his parents Eugene and Mariann Klawon and brothers Daniel Klawon and Timothy Klawon.Kelly was known...
Leroy Hartman
Aug 12, 2022
Leroy Hartman, age 71, of Dayton, passed away August 12, 2022. He was born November 1, 1950 in Dayton, Ohio to the late Walter and Edith Hartman. In addition to his parents, Leroy was preceded in death by his brothers: Ray Hartman and Ted Hartman.Leroy is survived by his wife of 51 years, Pam Hartman; children: Jenne Goins (Jimmy), Angie...
Johnny Ralph Owens
Aug 12, 2022
Johnny Ralph Owens, age 54, of Dayton, passed away August 12, 2022. He was born June 20, 1968 in Dayton, OH. He was preceded in death by his parents: Tom Owens and Jewel Hatfield; 1 brother; and 2 sisters.Ralph is survived by his children: James Owens (Casey), Ashley Owens-Hunt (Randy), Dustin Owens (Kaitlynn) and Dalton Owens (Logan); mother of his...
James Leroy Graham, Sr.
Aug 11, 2022
James LeRoy "Jim" Graham, Sr., age 79 of Xenia, formerly of Southern California, passed away on August 11, 2022, at SOIN Medical Center. He was born on April 4, 1943, in Columbus, Ohio, the son of the late Clarence and Grazia Graham.He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Clarence "Bud" Graham, Jr.Jim is survived by his...
Jack E. Harley
Aug 11, 2022
Jack E. Harley, age 87, of Dayton, Ohio, went home to be with the Lord Thursday evening , August 11, 2022, at Hospice of Dayton with his wife Carlene, son Mark, and daughter Cindy by his side. He was born August 7, 1935, in Dayton, Ohio, to the late Chester A. and Margaret A. Harley. He graduated from Vandalia Butler...
John Robert Jeffries
Aug 11, 2022
John Robert Jeffries, age 38, of Dayton, passed away on August 11, 2022. He was born in Kettering, Ohio, on December 22, 1983, the loving son of Richard and Christine Jeffries. He was preceded in death by his grandparents; Robert R. Jeffries and John J. Lacey.John is survived by his beloved parents, Richard R. and Christine Jeffries; sister, Nicole E....
Gary Ray Centers
Aug 11, 2022
Gary Ray Centers, age 74 of Beavercreek, passed away Thursday, August 11, 2022. He was born December 3, 1947 in Middletown, Ohio the son of William Ray and Betsy Ruth Centers.Gary retired from Inland of General Motors in 1996. He loved hunting, fishing and playing poker with family and friends.Gary is survived by his wife, Patricia; daughter, Sommer Houser (Chad);...
Bette Jane Sabo
Aug 11, 2022
Bette Jane Sabo, age 95 of Beavercreek, Ohio, passed away on August 11, 2022 as a result of a sudden stroke. Bette was born on July 18, 1927 in Middletown, Ohio to Helen and Irvin Pickerell. Bette had a long civil service career as a research librarian. Bette retired from WPAFB in the late 1980's after spending most of her...
Charles A. Lowman, Iii
Aug 10, 2022
Charles A. Lowman, III "Bud", age 79, formerly of Centerville, of The Villages, Florida, passed away August 10, 2022 on the golf course in Florida doing what he loved. He was born September 30, 1942 in Dayton, Ohio to the late Charles A. and Mary Louise (Jones) Lowman, II. Bud grew up in West Carrollton, graduated from West Carrollton High...
Florence Mcdaniel
Aug 10, 2022
Florence Jeanette McDaniel, age 81, of Dayton, transitioned on August 10, 2022. She was born March 17, 1941 in Hampton, VA. Florence was preceded in death by her mother, Audrey Mathis; father, George Bright, Sr.; son, Charles McDaniel and grandson, Samuel McDaniel, Jr.Florence is survived by her children: Gerald A. Bright, Deborah A. McDaniel and Donald McDaniel, Jr. (Danielle); grandchildren:...
James Reno Searcy
Aug 10, 2022
James "Jim" Reno Searcy, age 88, of Vandalia, passed away August 10th, 2022. He was born November 9th, 1933 in Dayton, Ohio. James was preceded in death by his parents, Reno and Leona Searcy, son, Bobby Searcy, grandson, Christopher Searcy, brother, David Searcy and sisters, Mono Lou Just and Phyllis Monnin. James is survived by his wife of 68 years,...
Dennis Hayes Mcclurg
Aug 10, 2022
Dennis H. McClurg, age 78, of Huber Heights, Ohio, passed away on August 10, 2022. He was born in Morehead, KY on May 25, 1944 to the late Leonard and Juanita McClurg. In addition to his parents, Dennis was preceded in death by his brother, Glenn McClurg and sister, Grace Ward.Dennis is survived by his wife of 56 years, Mable...
Ursula Thea Fitzmaurice
Aug 10, 2022
Ursula Thea Fitzmaurice, age 67 of Xenia, passed away Wednesday, August 10, 2022 peacefully surrounded by her daughters. She was born October 3, 1954 in Kahl am Main, Kreis Alzenau Germany the daughter of Johann and Johanna Fischer.Ursula moved to the United States at 20 years of age where she raised her two daughters and devoted her life to them...
Carol Ann Paradiso
Aug 10, 2022
Paradiso, Carol A., Of Dayton, passed away in her sleep Wednesday morning, August 10, 2022 at Hospice of Dayton. She was born on January 23, 1949 to the late Roy and Constance Strutton. In addition to her parents, Carol is preceded in death by her son, Mark Cochran, and brother, Thomas Strutton. Carol is survived by her husband of 38...
Alfred Joseph Gresco
Aug 9, 2022
Alfred J. Gresco, 87, of Beavercreek, passed away on Tuesday, August 9th, 2022 with family by his side. He was the son of the late Michael & Mary (Martin) Gresco. He was the brother to William (Carol) Gresco, Bernice (Buddy) Demento, Betty (Clair) Bush and Sylvia Ann (John) Bills. He is survived by his wife of 34 years, Patricia Gresco;...
Lois B. Henderson
Aug 9, 2022
Lois B. Henderson, age 95 of Dayton, passed away Tuesday, August 9, 2022. She was born December 1, 1926 in Thomasville, Georgia the daughter of the late Tom and Mamie Henderson.Lois worked as a hairstylist until 2020 at Girlfriend's Salon. She was passionate about making her clients feel beautiful and enjoyed the camaraderie with her clients and other stylists. Lois...
Steven Anthony Ison
Aug 9, 2022
Steven Anthony Ison, 72, passed away peacefully on August 9, 2022. Loving husband of Maria Ison for 51 years, father of Andi Dodge, grandfather of Carly, Vijay, Colton and Nolan and brother of Debbie Ankrom.He was preceded in death by his son Steven Ison, Jr. and his parents Carl and Betty Ison.Steve served in the United States Air Force as...
Steven Phillip Gottlieb
Aug 9, 2022
Steven Phillip Gottlieb, 61, of Springboro, peacefully passed away on Tuesday, August 9, 2022, at Tapestry Senior Living. He was born February 15, 1961, to the late Arthur and Anne (Feldman) Gottlieb in Brooklyn, NY. He grew up on Long Island in the glorious 60's, 70's, and 80's, and loved all things New York, especially the cuisine. He was most...
Julie Jane Hays
Aug 9, 2022
Julie Jane Hays, age 90 of Centerville, passed away Tuesday, August 9, 2022 at home surrounded by her family. She was born January 12, 1932 in Sandy Hook, Kentucky, the daughter of the late Thurman and Effie Ferguson.Julie retired from Frisch's after 30+ years of employment. She also volunteered at the Dayton Cancer Center. Julie got great joy out of...
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