Obituaries

Richard Rakestraw Sr.

Richard Rakestraw Sr.

Mar 21, 2022

Richard "Dickie" Rakestraw Sr., age 81, of Trotwood, passed away on March 21, 2022. He was born on January 22, 1941 to Fred McCleskey and Myrtis Ramey.Richard was baptized as one of JEHOVAH'S witnesses on July 12, 2014, and served faithfully until his death. He was a die-hard Cleveland Browns fan. He retired from General Motors after working as a...

Virginia M. Landis

Virginia M. Landis

Mar 21, 2022

Virginia "Ginny" Mae Landis, age 92, of Trotwood passed away March 21, 2022. She was born to the late Irwin (Endorf) and Helen Emery on July 11, 1929. After graduating from Stivers High School she became a member of the Trotwood Historical Society, the Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Historical Society and the Greece Historical Society of Rochester, NY. She met...

John "Rod" Ellis

John "Rod" Ellis

Mar 20, 2022

It is with great sadness, that we announce the death of our beloved son, and brother, Rod Ellis, on March 20, 2022.Rod is survived by his mother, Carolyn Ellis of Avon Park, FL; sisters, Denise Ellis of Denver, CO and Debbie Dalen (Ellis) and her son, Kai Dalen of Calgary AB; as well as many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends....

Judith Virginia Rowe

Judith Virginia Rowe

Mar 20, 2022

Judith Virginia Rowe, age 83 of West Carrollton, formerly of Beavercreek, passed away Sunday, March 20, 2022 at Hospice of Dayton. She was born February 12, 1939 in Dayton, Ohio, the daughter of the late Art and Cecile Miller.Judy graduated from Beavercreek High School in the Class of 1957, where she played clarinet in the marching band. She retired from...

Benjamin F. Sizemore Jr.

Benjamin F. Sizemore Jr.

Mar 20, 2022

Sizemore, Benjamin F., Jr. age 60, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, March 20, 2022. Born in Dayton Ohio, he is a graduate of the Beavercreek High School Class of 1980 and a retired Sheet Metal Worker, Local #24 in Dayton, Ohio. He is survived by his amazing daughter, Megan Sizemore; his two loving sisters, Delana Sizemore, and Donna Sizemore; his...

Donald J. Guy

Donald J. Guy

Mar 20, 2022

Donald J. Guy, age 85, of Centerville, Ohio, passed away Sunday, March 20, 2022. He was preceded in death by his parents James Guy and Dorothy (Burris), sister Jean Rice (Don), and grandson Jason Guy. He is survived by his wife of 67 years Lois (Madewell) Guy; and sons Daniel of Columbus and Michael of Centerville. Additionally, he is survived...

Diana J. Sims

Diana J. Sims

Mar 20, 2022

Diana J. Sims, age 77, of Dayton, Ohio, passed away suddenly on Sunday, March 20, 2022, from pancreatic cancer at Hospice of Dayton. She was born on March 2, 1945 to the late Chappy and Nora May Czaplicki.She was a former bartender for 28 years at the Polish Club on Valley Street in Dayton, Ohio. Diana had a heart of...

Earldean Mercer

Earldean Mercer

Mar 20, 2022

Earldean Mercer, age 96, went home to be with the lord on March 20th, 2022. She was preceded in death by her husband, Volney E. Mercer Sr, who died in 2011 and by her two daughters; Carol Belcher who died in 2013 and Cynthia Hawkins who died in 2020. She is also preceded in death by her 5 sisters. Those...

Berneva Broadstock

Berneva Broadstock

Mar 20, 2022

Berneva "Bernie" Broadstock, age 60, of Belmont, passed away on Sunday, March 20, 2022. Bernie was born in Dayton, on July 9, 1961 to the late Addie & Audrey Broadstock. She is survived by her loving husband of 11 years, Jerry Skinner; daughter, Dawnella (Woody Taylor) Stephen; son, Nathaniel (Anna) Makiewicz; grandchildren, Addie, Braden, Matthias, Maya and Bella; sister, Suzie...

Lois Ann Turner

Lois Ann Turner

Mar 19, 2022

Lois Ann Bubeck Turner, of Dayton, passed away at the age of 85 on Saturday, March 19, 2022 at Hospice of Dayton. She was born on February 26, 1937 in Dayton, Ohio to the late Leone and William Bubeck. In addition to her parents, Lois was preceded in death by her sisters: Dorothy Moulton, Betty Kummery and Janet Kennedy. She...

Gary L. Saylor

Gary L. Saylor

Mar 19, 2022

Gary L. Saylor, age 67 of Jamestown, Ohio passed away peacefully at Hospice on March 19, 2022. He was born December 20, 1954 to the late Norman Saylor and Georgia (Billy) Slusser.Gary graduated from Meadowdale High School of Dayton in 1974. He retired from Delphi (Delco Products) in 1999. Gary's hobby was Drag Racing. He was a member of NHRA...

Susan Ann Franks

Susan Ann Franks

Mar 19, 2022

Susan Ann Franks, age 78 of Centerville, passed away Saturday, March 19, 2022 at Bethany Village. She was born October 26, 1943 in Niles, Ohio, the daughter of the late Gerald and Ella Franks.Susan is survived by her children, Michael (Shelly) McCarthy, Lisa McCarthy, Daniel (Patricia) McCarthy, Debi (Mark) Nickoson; brother, Michael (Lisa) Franks; grandchildren, Krista McCarthy, Logan McCarthy, Cara...

Carol A. Rice

Carol A. Rice

Mar 18, 2022

Carol A. Rice, age 84, passed away on March 18, 2022. She was born on January 31, 1938 to the late Albert and Mary Johannes.She loved being a mom and grandma, and she loved to spend time with her great-granddaughter, Paisley. She loved to go out to eat, especially at Smokey Bones. She will be greatly missed by all that...

Robert E. Evans

Robert E. Evans

Mar 18, 2022

Robert E. "Bob" Evans, age 84, of Dayton, passed away March 18, 2022. He was born August 15, 1937 in West Liberty, KY to the late Eulys and Bertie Evans. In addition to his parents Bob was preceded in death by his wife, Linda Evans and son, Roger Evans. Bob is survived by his daughter, Deloris Pollard (James); grandchildren: Heather...

Richard C. Frost

Richard C. Frost

Mar 18, 2022

Richard C. Frost "Dick", age 72 of Springboro, Ohio passed away peacefully at his home with his family by his side on March 18, 2022. He was born March 14, 1950, on Staten Island, NY to the late Albert Sr. and Muriel (Eiss) Frost. In addition to his parents, Dick was preceded in death by his brother, Albert John Frost,...

Aaron Burr Gagnier Jr.

Aaron Burr Gagnier Jr.

Mar 18, 2022

Aaron Burr Gagnier Jr., age 24, of Brookville, passed away on Friday, March 18, 2022. He was a graduate of Northmont H.S. class of 2015. Aaron worked for Buffalo Wild Wings. He loved spending time with his family and friends and loved anything that had to do with sports and sports statistics. He was a diehard Bengals and Buckeyes fan....

Carolyn Sue Mustard

Carolyn Sue Mustard

Mar 18, 2022

Carolyn Sue Mustard, age 78 of West Carrollton, went to be with the Lord on Friday, March 18, 2022 at Kettering Health Miamisburg. She was born February 9, 1944 in Dayton, Ohio, the daughter of the late Curtis and Mae Reeder.She is preceded in death by her siblings, Ricky Reeder, Jerry Reeder, and Laura Hunt.Carolyn is survived by her husband,...

David K. Miller

David K. Miller

Mar 17, 2022

David K. Miller, 75, died March 17, 2022, after a lengthy illness in Centerville Ohio He was born May 5, 1946, in Champaign County, Ohio to Thelma and Robert Miller. Survived by his loving wife Brenda, daughter Pam, brother Oliver Miller, sister Jenny Eaton. Step children, Rich Craft, Mike Craft and Ann Marie Pund. Many grandchildren and great grand children...

Axel Jay Mobley

Axel Jay Mobley

Mar 17, 2022

"We prayed for a baby, but we made an angel instead."Axel Jay Mobley was born into Heaven on March 17, 2022. He is the son of Cody and Caitlin Mobley; grandson of Johnnie and Alissa Mobley, Jennifer Babros, and Jon Babros; great grandson of George and Joanne Hill, Robert and Mary-Lou Babros, and Joan Hemingway; and the nephew of Cayden,...

Todd Bell

Todd Bell

Mar 17, 2022

Todd Bell, age 51, of Dayton, passed away on March 17, 2022. He was born on May 14, 1970 to the late Richard and Betsy Bell.He enjoyed riding his motorcycle and fixing things, but his family was the most important in his life. He enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren, especially taking them on a ride with him and getting...

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