Obituaries
Jesus Amando Garcia
Dec 14, 2021
Jesus Amando "Jess" Garcia, aged 88, was called home on December 14, 2021 at 9:21 in the morning at Hospice of Dayton after a long illness.Jess was a dedicated family man, an avid outdoorsman, an eager golfer and a first-chair trumpet player. He was always the reassuring voice at the other end of the telephone letting you know everything was...
Michael "Mike"M. Bricker
Dec 14, 2021
Michael Maurice Bricker, Nov 17, 1950 - 12/14/2021It is with deep sorrow and much love that we mourn the passing of Michael Maurice Bricker at the age of 71 years.He will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 49 years, Yong Yo Bricker and his 8 siblings, wife's 3 siblings, and many nieces and nephews who considered Michael as father.Michael...
Betty L. Collins
Dec 14, 2021
Betty L. Collins, age 81 of Dayton, Ohio passed away peacefully on December 14, 2021. She was born August 17, 1940 in Dayton, Ohio daughter of the late John and Mary "Ruth" Sark.Betty was a devoted wife, loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. Betty was a member of TOPS and was a former Girl Scout Leader of...
Charlene Smith
Dec 13, 2021
Charlene Smith, age 81 of Dayton, Ohio passed away Monday, December 13, 2021. She was born March 31, 1940 in Gainesboro, Tennessee the daughter of Gale and Decie Smith.Charlene was a devout Christian who loved reading her Bible and attending church. She was a great prayer warrior. She loved gardening, fishing and spending time with her family; especially her grandchildren....
George E. Tidrick
Dec 13, 2021
George Edward Tidrick, age 76 of Dayton, Ohio and formerly of Cocoa, Florida passed away Monday, December 13, 2021 at Grandview Hospital. He was born May 13, 1945 in Mansfield, Ohio to the late Warner and Gert Tidrick.George was a loving husband and father. He grew up in Florida where he met Deborah in 1968. They married in 1969 and...
Betty E. Geralds
Dec 13, 2021
Betty Geralds (Gavrian) 92, of Oakwood, Ohio, passed away peacefully on December 13. She was born October 26, 1929 in Charleston, West Virginia and raised in Dayton, OH. Preceded in death by her husband, Ronald; her parents, Magdaline and John Gavrian; her sister, Nina and her grandson, Augustus. Survived by her brother, Angelo (Jackie); her daughters, Colleen, Lisa, Liz and...
Michael L. Burke
Dec 13, 2021
Michael L. Burke, age 70 of Beavercreek, OH passed away on Monday, December 13, 2021. He was born April 30, 1951 in Dayton, Ohio to Robert and Gloria (Cavarlee) Burke.Michael proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corp. He retired from the U.S. Postal Service where he was a Union Leader. Michael was a hard worker who loved...
William L. Staples
Dec 13, 2021
William L. Staples, Jr. "Bill", age 74 of Dayton, passed away December 13, 2021. He was born on November 17, 1947 in Richmond, VA to the late William Sr. and Helen (Crute) Staples. In addition to his parents, Bill was preceded in death by his sister, Susan C. Staples.He is survived by his loving wife, Karen "KK" Staples; daughters, Kari...
Tammy Sue Pelfrey
Dec 13, 2021
Tammy S. Pelfrey, 58, of Miamisburg, Ohio passed away peacefully on December 13, 2021.Tammy was born on April 15, 1963 in Dayton, Ohio to Adrain and Maria Elisabeth (Hellbach) Wells. She is a 1981 graduate of Northridge High School and graduated with a B.S. in Accounting from Wright State University in 1986. Tammy was preceded in death by her parents;...
Jason L. Strickland
Dec 13, 2021
Jason Lamar Strickland age 42 of Dayton, OH unexpectedly went home to be with the Lord Monday December 13, 2021. He was born October 9, 1979 to Charlene Strickland.Jason graduated Colonel White High School in 1998 where he enjoyed wrestling. He worked a a truck driver for Atomic Transport. He loved to be with his kids wrestling playing with family...
Sue Ann Fisher
Dec 12, 2021
Sue Ann "Suzi" Fisher, age 70 of Kettering, passed away Sunday, December 12, 2021. She was born December 2, 1951 in Dayton, Ohio, the daughter of Wayne and Patsy Owens.Suzi was a devoted mother and grandmother. Her family was her greatest enjoyment and proudest accomplishment. Much of her life was devoted to taking care of others. When not spending time...
Bobby Jean Smith
Dec 12, 2021
Bobby Jean Smith, age 90, of Dayton, passed away on December 12, 2021. He was born in Fitchburg , Kentucky, on September 4, 1931, the son of the late Raymond and Sarah Smyth.He was preceded in death by his parents; his daughter, Treva Shroyer; sisters, Faye and Noralee; and his step-son, Jeffrey Tipton. Bobby is survived by his beloved wife,...
Haskell Ledbetter
Dec 12, 2021
Haskell Ledbetter, age 79, of Dayton, passed away December 12, 2021. He was born April 29, 1942 in Gainesboro, TN, the 8th child of 14 born to the late Porter and Myrtie Ledbetter. In addition to his parents, Haskell was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Ledbetter. Haskell is survived by his children: Pennie Berry (Ed), Rodney Ledbetter (Tonya),...
James E. Frederick
Dec 12, 2021
James E. Frederick, age 71 of Kettering, OH went to be with the Lord on Sunday, December 12, 2021. He was born November 27, 1950 in Pike County, Ohio to Rollo and Beulah (Blair) Frederick. James married Kim on March 21, 2017 in Pike County, OH. Jim graduated in 1968 from Piketon High School in Pike County, OH. He was...
Gwendolyn I Schantz
Dec 12, 2021
Please continue to check back for a full obituary,Family will receive guests from 10-11 AM on Monday, December 20, 2021 at Emmanuel Lutheran Church (4865 Wilmington Pike, Dayton, OH 45440) where a funeral service will begin at 11 AM with Pastor Mark Carlson officiating. To share a memory of Gwen or leave her family a special message, please click on...
Sandra Jean Link
Dec 12, 2021
Sandra Jean Link, age 59 of Middletown, OH went to be with the Lord on Sunday, December 12, 2021. She was born February 19, 1962 in Kittery, Maine to Charles and Christine (Dyro) McVicar. She married David Link on November 1, 1997 in Dayton, OH at St. Helen's Catholic Church. Sandy is survived by her loving husband of 24 years,...
Matthew J. Pettit
Dec 12, 2021
Matthew J. Pettit, age 33 of Fairborn, OH passed away on Sunday, December 12, 2021 at Soin Medical Center. He was born December 30, 1987 in Xenia, Ohio to Bradley Pettit and Sherri (Dagnan) Pittman.Matt attended Fairborn High School and worked as a Lead Tech for Team Fishel. He enjoyed spending time with his family and his girls. Matt enjoyed...
Elaine D. Berry
Dec 11, 2021
Elaine Berry, age 65, of Dayton, passed away on December 11, 2021. She was born on August 6, 1956 to the late Orville and Audie Kemper.She was a wonderful mother and homemaker. She enjoyed being a grandma. She never missed a game or recital for her grandchildren, and she cared for them frequently. She loved to go on walks in...
Jeffrey L. Watkins
Dec 11, 2021
Jeffrey L. Watkins, age 54, of Dayton, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, December 11, 2021. Jeffrey was born in Copperhill, TN on December 18, 1966 to John Watkins & Judy Watkins. In addition to his parents, Jeffrey is survived by his loving wife, Tammy Kay Watkins; children, Alec Watkins, Nicole (Dane) Welch and Brianna (Kyle Naylor)...
Renee Elizabeth Kinder
Dec 11, 2021
Renee Elizabeth Kinder, age 55 of Dayton, passed away Saturday, December 11, 2021 at Hospice of Dayton. She was born December 29, 1965 in Dayton, Ohio, the daughter of Nicholas Gallo and Dorothy Becker.She is preceded in death by her father, Nicholas Gallo; maternal grandparents, Dorothy and Willard Trost; and brother, Paul Gallo.Renee is survived by her son, Nickolas Neely;...
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