Obituaries
Robert Edwin Nave
Jul 10, 2022
Robert Edwin "Bob" Nave, age 94, of Springfield, passed away on July 10, 2022. He was born in Springfield, Ohio, on February 10, 1928, the son of the late Paul and Emma Nave. He was preceded in death by his parents; his beloved wife, Mary Jean Nave; his son, William Charles Nave; and numerous siblings.Bob is survived by his son,...
Anna Lee Smith
Jul 9, 2022
Anna Lee Smith, 68, passed away on July 9, 2022 at Miami Valley Hospital. She was born on April 12, 1954 in Aliceville, Alabama to the late Henry and Lucy Ann Wilkins. She moved to Buffalo, New York in 1966.Anna graduated from East High School in 1972. That same year, she met the love of her life, Larry C. Smith....
Pam S. Conrad
Jul 9, 2022
Pam (Zimmerman) Conrad, age 63, of Fairfield, passed away on Saturday, July 9, 2022 in Dayton. Pam was born in Hamilton, Ohio on April 7, 1959 to the late Glenn & Joan Zimmerman. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her step-mother, Bonnie Zimmerman; brother, Bobby Zimmerman; grandparents, Dorothy Danko and Robert & Alma Gersbach; and...
Sonny Marie Marshall
Jul 9, 2022
Sonny Marie Marshall, age 30, of Dayton, passed on to join with GOD'S angels on Saturday, July 9, 2022. Sonny-the sweetest baby, entered this world on February 19, 1992 to Nathan & Scotti Marshall. Sonny was true to her name and spread sunshine to all that were blessed to have known her. She had a thirst for knowledge and the...
Faith Ann Rall
Jul 9, 2022
Faith Ann Rall, 62, of Dayton, passed away on July 9, 2022 at Miami Valley Hospital. She was born on January 8, 1960 to Robert and Delberta (nee: Comer) Neitman in Dayton, OH. Faith worked as a Plant Designer for Furst Florist. She loved gardening and collecting Cows and Coke memorabilia. She was a kind, positive and family oriented women...
Rebecca "Becky"A. Ernst
Jul 9, 2022
Rebecca "Becky" A. Ernst, age 68 of Xenia, Ohio gained her angel wings on July 9, 2022. She was born May 11, 1954 in Xenia, Ohio daughter of the late Howard "Joe" Ernst and Mary Lou Roane.Becky was a loving person with a large and generous heart. She enjoyed gardening, reading, and spending time with her friends. Becky will be...
Linda Louise Ciambro
Jul 9, 2022
Linda Louise Ciambro, age 78 of Miamisburg, passed away on Saturday, July 9, 2022 at her home. She was born on August 20, 1943 in Dayton, Ohio the daughter of the late Clyde Youngman and Wanda Bridge Hempfling. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by son Paul Ciambro Jr., brother Bobby Youngman and special friend Tony...
Wilma J. Burnside
Jul 9, 2022
Wilma "Jean" Burnside, age 92, of Moraine, passed away July 9, 2022.The youngest of 13 children, Jean was born August 24, 1929 in Lake City, TN to the late Thomas Claude and Carrie (Shumate) Towe. She was preceded in death by her husband Donald Burnside, her daughter Gail Burnside and her son Keith Burnside.Jean is survived by her daughter Nancy...
Aeva June Sparkman
Jul 8, 2022
Aeva June Sparkman, was stillborn on July 8th, 2022, at 3:20 a.m., in Washington Township, Ohio. Aeva was the daughter of Micah and Daniel; and younger sister to Ellie Wren.Her maternal grandparents are Penny and Charles Lee; and paternal grandparent MK Sparkman.The memories and dreams she gave her family are greatly treasured. She touched many lives, was deeply loved, and...
Kathleen Cecelia Dunn
Jul 8, 2022
Kathleen Cecelia Teresa Grant Dunn entered this world as a surprise on June 5, 1949, with her twin sister to Earl and Alice Grant Sr. in New Orleans, Louisiana. Her family grew up in the 9th Ward. She attended St Philip Catholic Elementary School and later graduated from George Washington Carver Senior High School. Kathleen always had a caring heart...
Charles M. Bendig
Jul 8, 2022
Charles M. Bendig, age 47, of Huber Heights, passed away on Friday, July 8, 2022. Charles was born in Dayton on November 22, 1974 to the late Daniel & Connie Bendig. He is survived by his brother, Daniel W. (Karen) Bendig; nephew, Kevin Bendig; niece, Ashley Bendig; and his beloved cat, Junior. Charles was a dedicated son and faithful patriot....
Terry Lee Goodwin
Jul 8, 2022
Terry Lee Goodwin, age 71 of Lucasville, formerly of Springfield, passed away Friday, July 8, 2022 at Kettering Health Main Campus. He was born March 3, 1951 in Portsmouth, Ohio the son of the late Chester and Avanell Goodwin.Terry was the co-owner of Goodwin Dental Lab in Springfield, OH with his wife Rita. They owned the lab for 17 years...
Frank Samuel Parks Jr.
Jul 8, 2022
Frank Samuel Parks Jr., age 73, of Union, Ohio, passed away July 8, 2022. Frank was born in Springfield Ohio on February 6, 1949. Frank is preceded in death by Beverly Parks, Ralph Corbin, and Engelener Corbin. Frank is survived by his wife, Thandi Parks; children, Tim Parks, Kim Parks, and Baby Parks; siblings, Bentheral Corbin and Agaytha Corbin, five...
Betty J. Kelly
Jul 8, 2022
Betty Jean (Rogers) Kelly, passed away Friday, July 8, 2022 after a long battle with Alzheimer's disease. Betty is survived by 4 sons: Rick (Kay) Kelly of Washington Twp., Phil (Karen) Kelly of Franklin, Kevin (Dawn) of Florida and Keith Kelly of Tipp City; grandchildren: Adam Kelly of Louisville, KY, Michelle (Jeffery) Pittman of Centerville; step-grandchildren: Amy (David) Canada of...
Elizabeth M. Appleton
Jul 8, 2022
Elizabeth Maria Appleton, 93, passed away on July 8, 2022, after a short illness. Elsie was born in Germany in 1929, to parents, Rudolf and Margarethe Mack. She grew up with two sisters, Maria and Inge and a brother, Rudolf. After World War II, she met and married James Hargrove, a U.S. Army paratrooper who later died in action in...
Scott Michael Ankney
Jul 8, 2022
Scott Michael Ankney, age 60, of Dayton, passed away unexpectedly early on the morning of Friday, July 8, 2022. He was born in Dayton, Ohio, on March 22, 1962, the son of the late Donald and Carol Ankney. He was preceded in death by his parents; sister-in-law, Patricia Wheeler; and brother-in-law, David Harrison.Scott is survived by his beloved wife of...
Cheryl Ann Neff
Jul 8, 2022
Cheryl Ann Neff, age 74 of Dayton, passed away Friday, July 8, 2022 at Miami Valley Hospital. She was born April 21, 1948 in Springfield, Ohio, the daughter of the late Ronald and Helen Heath.Cheryl was an avid golfer and bowler, and never turned down a shopping trip or glass of white zin out of a red solo cup.Cheryl is...
Teresa Kay Lipscomb
Jul 8, 2022
Teresa Kay Lipscomb, 64, passed away after a courageous battle with cancer. Loving mother of Jeremy (Sherrie) Lipscomb and Summer (Jared) Vigus, cherished grandmother of James Lipscomb, dearest daughter of Elnora Stamps beloved sister of Kim, Terry, Shannon, Rodney and Lester, adored aunt of Angie, Melissa, Ashley and Dustin . She was preceded in by her husband Mark Lipscomb and...
Phyllis Jean O'Ryan
Jul 8, 2022
Phyllis J. O'Ryan, age 93 passed away peacefully on July 8, 2022. She was born on April 6, 1929 in Dayton, OH to the late Clark and Nellie (Pyle) Leis. Phyllis retired from her position as dispatcher with the Harrison Township Fire Department in 1991. Above anything in life, she loved her family. Phyllis also enjoyed traveling, playing cards, reading,...
Vanzel R. Sparks
Jul 8, 2022
Vanzel (Van) R Sparks Sr (June 20, 1947) passed on July 8, 2022. He was 75 years young. He is proceeded in death by his parents Elzie and Helena Sparks, Wife Ella V Sparks, and daughter Shannon M Sparks. He is survived by his brother Marcel Sparks and Sister Marsha D Sparks. Children Vanzel R Sparks Jr, Andrew S Cox,...
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