Obituaries
Rosa Lee Gray-Tucker
Jun 15, 2021
Rosa Lee Gray-Tucker, named after her maternal Grandmother, age 77, of Dayton Ohio transitioned from her earthly home to be with the Lord on June 15, 2021. On that day she joined her parents, Leonard and Martha Gray, her beloved siblings, Billie Gray and Theresa Hunter, and her grandson Zheyan Gray-Tucker. Rosa was born in Creola, Alabama where she was...
Jack Harding
Jun 15, 2021
P. Jack Harding, 79, passed away in the early morning hours on Tuesday, June 15th 2021. He was born in Gambier, Ohio to Wesley and Mildred Harding, the youngest of his two brothers and two sisters who have all gone on before him. Jack graduated from Gambier High School and earned his bachelor's degree from Cincinnati Bible Seminary. Jack spent...
Christine "Chris" Truesdale
Jun 15, 2021
Christine Truesdale , "Chris" of Kettering, Ohio, formerly of Dalton, Georgia, passed away Tuesday, June 15, 2021 surrounded by her loving family. She was born October 24, 1950 in Louellen, Kentucky, to the late Robert and Betty (Huskey) Fillmore.Chris was preceded in death by her husband of 47 years, Joe Truesdale; granddaughter, Kimberly Williams; parents, Robert and Betty Fillmore; and...
Rebecca M. Morris
Jun 14, 2021
Rebecca "Becky" Marie Morris, age 67, of Dayton, passed away June 14, 2021. Becky was born in Dayton, Ohio on May 27, 1954 to the late Lowell and Patricia Schulte. She is survived by her loving daughters: Abby and Maggie Morris; grandson Elijah; siblings: Denis (Jo) Schulte, Michael (Mari) Schulte, Mary Jo (Gary) Kepple, and Christine Schulte; aunt Judy (Ed)...
Lloyd R. Behnken
Jun 14, 2021
Lloyd R Behnken, age 73 of Xenia, passed away Monday, June 14, 2021. He was born January 20, 1948 in Dayton, Ohio, the son of Arnold and Nena Behnken.They say that life is a journey, & no one loved to travel more than Lloyd. Whether it be a short trip to Tennessee to get his favorite JFG coffee, camping in...
Mildred Bowron
Jun 14, 2021
Mildred (Strosick) Bowron, formerly of Centerville, Ohio passed away on June 14, 2021 in Tipp City, Ohio. Mildred was born in Detroit, Michigan on January 24th, 1927 to Edward and Ota Strosick. She was a talented artist and seamstress, with a special gift for creating drapes and clothing. Mildred was also a classically trained singer and possessed a beautiful soprano...
Andrew Michael Reker
Jun 14, 2021
Andrew Michael "Andy" Reker, age 40, of Dayton, passed away June 14, 2021. He was born in Dayton, Ohio, on September 10, 1980, the son of Kevin Reker and Tammy Bates. He was preceded in death by his biological mother, Debra (Schlenk) Bedell; grandparents, Joanne Thompson, Wayne Zimmer and Harry Reker. Andy is survived by his loving mother, Tammy (Robert)...
Judith P. Roysdon
Jun 14, 2021
Judith P. Roysdon, age 62 of Kettering, began her journey with God on Monday, June 14, 2021 at Kettering Medical Center, surrounded by her loving family. She was born to the late Herbert and Nell Meyer on October 30, 1958 at WPAFB, Ohio. Judy is survived by her two daughters, Vanessa C. Roysdon, Kimberly A. (Robert) Dudley; five grandchildren, Matthew,...
Zachary John Walsh Campbell
Jun 14, 2021
Zachary John Walsh Campbell, age 29 of Dayton, left this Earth peacefully on Monday, June 14, 2021. His battle was lifelong and he is now flying high.His gifts were many, but more than anything that stands out is Zach's amazing heart and spirit. In his short time on Earth, he touched every person he met. Zach was an avid gamer....
Patricia Mae Thomas
Jun 14, 2021
Patricia Mae Thomas, age 83 of Centerville, passed away on June 14, 2021. She was born on May 12, 1938 in Fort Des Moines Army Post, Iowa to the late Frank and Frances (Wilson) Hudson. In addition to her parents, Patricia was preceded in death by her husband, Jack Thomas in 2002; her sister, Lynn (Hudson) Jones and her brother,...
Bette Jane Atkins
Jun 13, 2021
Bette Jane "Bec Bec" Atkins, 82, of Dayton, passed away on June 13, 2021. She was born in Athens, Ohio, on January 27, 1939, the daughter of the late Phillip DeVol and Dorothy Harper. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, John Atkins; and her son Raymond Atkins. Bette is survived by her loving children, Jon DeVol...
John Edward Baltes
Jun 13, 2021
John Edward Baltes, age 61 of Kettering, passed away Sunday, June 13, 2021. He was born September 12, 1959 in Troy, Ohio the son of Donald Baltes and Barbara Bailey.John was a member of AMVETS as an Officer of Entertainment after serving in the United States Navy. He was an avid gun collector and a fan of the Pittsburgh Steelers....
Sam Page
Jun 13, 2021
In loving memory of Sam Page, Sr. who passed away on Sunday, June 13, 2021. Sam was a great man, wonderful husband, great father, and grandfather. Preceded in death by his parents, Martha Page Tackett and Arland Page; 2 sisters and 2 brothers. Sam is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Emogene Page; 3 children, Denis (Angie) Page,...
Ted Freeman Rose
Jun 13, 2021
Ted Freeman Rose, age 93, of Dayton, passed away June 13, 2021. Ted was born July 11, 1927 to the late Freeman and Irma Rose. In addition to his parents, Ted was also preceded in death by his brother, Eugene C. Rose; sister, Lucille Tabb; and fiancรฉe, Peggy Parker.He is survived by his daughters: Connie (Charles) Waymire, Cynthia (Don) Fry,...
Wanda Gosney
Jun 13, 2021
Wanda Gosney, age 77, of Dayton, passed away on Sunday, June 13, 2021. Wanda was born in Dayton on July 14, 1943 to the late Ray & Bea (Liggett) Liter. She is survived by her son, Jeff (Mike Bateman) Leonard; brother, Raymond (Kitty Schwartz) Liter; sister, Joyce England; special niece, Dana England; and special nephew, Chris England. A private service...
Deborah Ann Eldridge
Jun 13, 2021
Deborah Ann Eldridge, age 64, lost her battle to cancer and passed away in her home on Sunday, June 13, 2021. She was born in Dayton, Ohio on June 16, 1956. Debbie also worked for Montgomery County for over 20 years and retired in 2017. She was a loving mother to her two children, Brandi and Doug, and was married...
Kathleen H. Wilson-Aufdencamp
Jun 13, 2021
Kathleen H. Wilson-Aufdencamp, age 61 of Centerville, passed away on June 13, 2021. She was born on March 21, 1960 to the late Daniel and Mary Jane (Smith) Wilson. She is survived by her siblings, Sue O'Neal (Wilson), Chris Wilson, Cristin Wilson, Tim Wilson, Michael Wilson, and Pat Wilson.Kathleen attended and graduated from Centerville High School and Bowling Green University....
Makiko N. Williams
Jun 13, 2021
Makiko Nakagawa Williams - January 18, 1933 to June 13, 2021Makiko was born in Kobe, Japan to Iae and N Nakagawa. She was one of seven children. Makiko was predeceased by her first daughter Kathy Baur. She is survived by her husband Charles Williams, son Jeff Williams, daughter Cindy Miller, son in law Paul Miller, son in law Don Baur,...
Janet Lynn Jones
Jun 12, 2021
Janet Jones, age 67 of Dayton, passed away June 12, 2021 at Hospice of Dayton. She was born June 23, 1953 in Huntington, WV, the daughter of the late Charles (Jack) and Darlene (nee Burcham) Fraley. Janet was also preceded in death by her husband, James Jones, and her sister, Jackie Fraley.To cherish her memory, Janet leaves behind a daughter,...
Anthony J. Zappanti
Jun 12, 2021
Anthony J. "Mose" Zappanti, age 80, of Dayton, passed away on June 12, 2021. He was born on February 15, 1941 in Hammond, IN, to Dorothy (DelDosso) & Anthony J. Zappanti. He was raised in Trinidad, CO. He was preceded in death by his parents.Forever cherishing him are his wife of 52 years, Patricia Zappanti; son Chris, his wife Rose,...
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