Obituaries
Janice Rose Lute
Jun 3, 2021
Janice Rose Lute, age 79 of Huber Heights, Ohio, passed away Thursday, June 3, 2021 at Kettering Medical Center. She was born February 18, 1942 in Dayton, Ohio to the late Leonard and Clara Kibby.Janice was a loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She was the nicest, most loving and supportive mother and nana anyone could have. She was known...
Donald R. Pratt
Jun 3, 2021
Donald R. Pratt, "Don", age 80, of Miami Township, passed away Thursday, June 3, 2021,He was born March 9, 1941 in Hardburly, Kentucky. Don proudly served in the US Air Force at McGuire Air Force Base. He was a member of the Moraine City Eagles, Miamisburg Moose and the American Legion Kettering Post 598.Don was preceded in death by his...
Curtis Lynn Gartenmayer
Jun 2, 2021
Curtis was born in Oxnard California on August 28, 1952 raised in Key West Fla. He passed away peacefully at his home in Dayton, Ohio with family around him. Curtis has left this life to be with the Lord and reunite with family in heaven on 6/2/21. He served his country in the Army Airborne Division 1969-1972. Curtis loved his...
Shannon Ruth Mcnamara-Hoskins
Jun 2, 2021
It is with deepest sadness that the family of Shannon Ruth McNamara-Hoskins announces her passing on Wednesday, June 2, 2021 at the age of 41.Shannon will be fondly remembered by many as a vibrant, loving and nurturing soul, as a mother, a daughter, a nurse, a wife and a very dear friend.Shannon loved the beach and sunny days. She enjoyed...
Betty L. Bolden
Jun 2, 2021
Betty L. Bolden, age 75, of West Milton, passed away on Wednesday, June 2, 2021. Betty is survived by her husband, Roger L. Bolden; step-children, Roger Dale (Dee) Bolden, Kimberly Lynn (Dave) Wabler; grandchildren, Brittany Bonilla and Jeramie (Ashley) Bolden; great-grandchildren, Isabell, Hunter and Kolton; mother-in-law, Edith Bolden; brother-in-law, Rocky Wayne Bolden; sister-in-law, Barbara (Woody) Layman; and many other relatives...
Lucy Celia Tortoriello
Jun 1, 2021
Lucy Celia Tortoriello, age 79 of Kettering, passed away Tuesday, June 1, 2021 at Kettering Medical Center. She was born August 17, 1941 in Dayton, Ohio. She is preceded in death by her mother, Elsie (Lee) Pease; and sister, Linda McCormick. Lucy is survived by her children, Paul (Kristin) Tortoriello, Michelle Schmitz, and Nicholette Vicol; 10 grandchildren, Max, Raymond, Vincent,...
Laci Marie Thomas
Jun 1, 2021
Laci Marie "Lacibug" Thomas, passed away on June 1st, 2021, at the age of 17 years old, in a tragic car accident. She was born in Dayton, Ohio, on July 3rd, 2003, to parents, William (Melissa) Thomas and Shauna (Joey) Milano.Laci was very involved in various activities and had many friends who loved her. She was always there for everyone...
Steven Jay Suiter
Jun 1, 2021
Steven Jay Suiter, age 77 of Kettering, passed away on Tuesday, June 1, 2021 at Kettering Medical Center. He was born on December 8, 1943 in Middletown, Ohio to the late Jay and Marian Suiter. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his cousin Michael Schell.Steve is survived by his partner, Anastasia Christopher and her daughter...
Hazel Jessee
Jun 1, 2021
Hazel "Faye" Jessee, age 96 of Dayton, Ohio, passed away Tuesday, June 1, 2021. She was born March 10, 1925 in Drill, Virginia to the late Arthur and Octavia Martin.Faye was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, great-great grandmother, and sister. She was a member of the North Huber Heights Baptist Church. Faye had a generous heart. Known as...
James A. Quillen
Jun 1, 2021
James A. "Jim" Quillen, age 72 of Miamisburg, passed away on Tuesday, June 1, 2021 surrounded by his loving family. He was born on December 25, 1948 in Paris, Illinois to the late Max and Eileen Quillen. He is survived by his beloved wife of 28 years, Cathy L. Quillen; two children, James Quillen Jr. and Dawne (Marvin) Kindred; two...
William Charles Gaines "Bill"
Jun 1, 2021
The family of William Charles Gaines announces the passing of their beloved husband, father, and grandfather. Bill passed away on Tuesday, June 1, 2021 at Hospice of Dayton at the age of 78. He is survived by his wife Sandy (Eshbaugh) of 54 years; son Greg (Judi) Gaines of Kettering; daughter Whitney (Frank) Taverna of Kettering; granddaughters Rachel Gaines of...
Morris David Anderson
May 31, 2021
Morris David Anderson was born March 22, 1939, in Dublin, Mississippi to Henry Clay Anderson and Emma Jane Springfield of Sunflower, Mississippi. He went home to be with the Lord on Monday, March 31, 2021.Morris worked as a factory worker and was known for singing in several gospel groups around town. Drawing and painting was his hobby at which he...
Marc Frederick Smith
May 31, 2021
Marc Frederick Smith, age 46, of West Carrollton, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, May 31, 2021. Marc was born in Xenia, Ohio on December 28, 1974 to Gordon & Peggy (Van Scoy) Smith. In addition to his parents, Marc is survived by brother, Michael (fiancรฉe Nichole) Smith; wife, Mindy Smith; children, Blake Fridley and Megan (Brian)...
Cheryl E. Wells
May 31, 2021
Cheryl E. Wells, age 70 of Dayton, Ohio went to be with the Lord on May 31, 2021. She was born October 18, 1950 in Dayton, Ohio daughter of the late Thomas Cole Jr. and Sherry Steiner.Cheryl was a loving mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. She enjoyed listening to music, dancing, and watching movies. She loved to plant flowers outside...
Shirley Woolard
May 31, 2021
Shirley Ann Woolard, age 90 of Spring Valley, OH passed away on Monday, May 31, 2021 at Miami Valley Hospital. She was born June 9, 1930 in Eldorado, Illinois to Ebert and Verna (Tate) Hill. She married William Woolard on March 25, 1950 in Belleville, Illinois. Shirley retired from Wright Patterson AFB where she worked in several departments as an...
Mark Hoxie
May 31, 2021
Mark S. Hoxie, age 67 of Beavercreek, OH went to be with the Lord on Monday, May 31, 2021. He was born on August 24, 1953 in Columbus, Ohio to Lloyd and Margie (Bridges) Hoxie. He married Diane Phares on August 12, 1978 at Wright Patterson Air Force Base, OH. Mark graduated from Fairborn High School in 1972 and attended...
Leon B. Martin
May 30, 2021
Leon Benjamin Martin, age 92, of Dayton, passed away on May 30, 2021, peacefully at his residence with his loving family by his side. He was born in North Adams, Massachusetts, on August 29, 1928, the son of the late George and Sarah Martin.He was preceded in death by his wives, Barbara Martin and Katherine Martin; his daughter, Carol Ann...
William "Bill" Dybvad
May 29, 2021
Bill Dybvad has taken his last flight. He was a devoted husband, father, son, brother, friend, a true Dane has left an empty seat at the table not to be filled. Bill was born in Racine, Wisconsin raised by a mother, grandmother and aunt. Our memories abound of ice skating and the wonderful lakes shared with brother, sister and his...
Rashima Denise White
May 29, 2021
Rashima Denise White, 42, of Dayton departed this life on Friday, May 29, 2021. She was born July 22, 1978 to Karen D. (Stewart) White and the late Herman E. White Sr. Rashima is preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, Lee E. Stewart Sr. and Mary S. (Harris) Stewart, paternal grandparents, Charlie B. and Mary E. White, and sister,...
Charles W Little
May 29, 2021
Charles "Chuck" Ward Little, 61, of Dayton, Ohio passed away Saturday, May 29, 2021. He is preceded in death by his parents, Ward and Cora Little. He is survived by his longtime girlfriend, Imogene Reffitt; and his four children, Kyle Little, Jaimie (Paul) Parrish, Megan (Ryan) Clyburn, Allison Little; and 7 grandchildren. He served his country as a Fire Support...
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