Obituaries

Magdaline Kearns

Magdaline Kearns

Apr 11, 2021

Ozie Kearns "Booboo", 92, passed away on Sunday, April 11, 2021 at Dayspring Healthcare and Rehab. She was born on April 26, 1928 to the late William C. and Edith M. (Rankins) Maxwell. On December 18, 1945 she married Howard W. Kearns who preceded her in death on January 12, 1989. Ozie is survived by children, Jean (Chris) Whitaker and...

Betty S. Brown

Betty S. Brown

Apr 11, 2021

Betty S. Brown, age 81 of Dayton, Ohio went to be with the Lord on April 11, 2021. She was born October 28, 1939 in Blue Creek, Ohio daughter of the late Samuel Nichols and Charlotte Linkous. Betty was a devoted wife, loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend.Betty grew up on a farm where she found her...

Roger Darrell Baker

Roger Darrell Baker

Apr 10, 2021

Roger D. "Bud" Baker, Sr. passed away April 18, at Heartland of Miamisburg. He was 82 years old.He is survived by his son, Roger Jr. and his wife Tina. He was a special brother to Pat Georgeff and husband Tom, Judy Holbrook, and Larry and Mary Baker, and a very special friend Kathy Bertorello.Bud has five grandchildren: Allyson, Ian, Michael,...

Don Whatley

Don Whatley

Apr 10, 2021

Don Whatley, age 58, of Dayton, OH, passed away at his home on April 10, 2021. Don was born on March 30, 1963 to the late Joanne Whatley.Don is survived by his siblings, Shela (James) Williams, Harold "Terry" (Cecilla) Whatley, Danny (Denise) Young, Kevin (Sue) Whatley, Starla Pounds, Debra (Woodrow David) Chatman, Elizabeth Whatley, Juneann Bryant; and many other loving...

Arthur Robert Schmidt

Arthur Robert Schmidt

Apr 10, 2021

Arthur Robert Schmidt, age 68 of Washington Twp., passed away Saturday, April 10, 2021. He was born March 15, 1953 in Plainfield, New Jersey, the son of the late Robert and Annamarie Schmidt.Arthur is survived by his wife of 48 years, Mary Jane; children, Jennifer Ann (James Sr.) Janko, Matthew Thomas (Emily Jane) Schmidt, Aaron Michael (Christine Scheu) Schmidt; grandchildren,...

Edwin Dunn Rennie

Edwin Dunn Rennie

Apr 10, 2021

Edwin Dunn Rennie, age 85, of Centerville, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, April 10, 2021. Edwin was born in Aberdeen, Scotland on October 20, 1935 to the late Joseph & Isabella Rennie. In addition to his parents, Edwin was preceded in death by his siblings, Robert, Annie, Jean and Gordon. He is survived by wife of...

Desmรณn A. Barrett

Desmรณn A. Barrett

Apr 9, 2021

Desmรณn A. Barrett, age 20, of Centerville, Ohio walked into the eternal garden of heaven on April 9th, 2021.Desmรณn graduated from Centerville H.S. in 2020 where he played football as a running back, safety and defensive back, most of his H.S career. Desmรณn was a gentle soul with a contagious smile that could light up any room. He was an...

Sue Back

Sue Back

Apr 9, 2021

Sue Ann Back, 68, of Centerville, passed away on April 9, 2021. She was born on February 15, 1953 in Dayton, OH to the late Robert and Dorothy (Camp) Burkey. She was also preceded in death by the love of her life, husband, William Lundy Back; son, Christopher Andrew Back; and brother, Scott Burkey.Sue is survived by her loving daughters,...

Linda L. Gillis

Linda L. Gillis

Apr 9, 2021

Linda Lee Gillis, 75 passed away on April 9th, 2021. She was born in Queens New York and preceded in death by her parents, Gale and Gloria Coughlin and sister, Gail Cushing. She is survived to cherish her memory by her loving husband Robert Gillis of 54 years; children, David (Alice) of Arlington VA, Patrick (Latesha) of Bertram TX, and...

Sylvia L. Anca

Sylvia L. Anca

Apr 9, 2021

Sylvia L. Anca, age 89 of Moraine, passed away on Friday, April 9, 2021 at Kettering Medical Center. She was born on January 1, 1932 in Manchester, Kentucky to the late Beve and Laura Gilbert.She is preceded in death by her husband of 65 years, Louis Anca; daughter, Debra Sexton; four sisters, Virginia, Rosemary, Midge, and Stella.Sylvia is survived by...

Ada Ruth Smith

Ada Ruth Smith

Apr 9, 2021

Ada R. Smith, age 87 of Xenia, OH passed away on Friday, April 9, 2021 at her home. She was born May 13, 1933 in Hyden, Kentucky to Lewis and Emma (Littles) Howard. Ada married Elbert Smith on March 1, 1952 in Dayton, OH.Ada retired from General Motors after 30 years of service. She enjoyed working in the yard, gardening,...

Kenneth E. Lawson

Kenneth E. Lawson

Apr 8, 2021

Kenneth Eugene Lawson, age 85, of Dayton, passed away Thursday, April 8, 2021. He was born November 15, 1935 in Dayton, Ohio the son of the late Albert and Dorothy Lawson. Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by six siblings, Paul Lawson, Richard Lawson, Ralph (Susie) Lawson, Donald "Sonny" Lawson, Dorothy Lee Mills and Shirley Konneci; as...

Katherine A. Mccarthy

Katherine A. Mccarthy

Apr 8, 2021

Katherine A. McCarthy, age 73, of Huber Heights, passed away Thursday, April 8, 2021 at Stonespring of Vandalia. She was born August 7, 1947 in Cincinnati, Ohio the daughter of the late William and Corrine Smith.Along her parents, she is preceded in death by her brother, Bill Smith, Jr.; two infant siblings, Pam and Steven Smith; and best friend, Joann...

Shirley Ann Rohrback

Shirley Ann Rohrback

Apr 8, 2021

Shirley Ann Rohrback, age 82 of Kettering, passed away Thursday, April 8, 2021. She was born May 2, 1938 in Dayton, Ohio the daughter of the late Robert and Leona Jackson.Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Robert Rohrback; son, Howard Rohrback; granddaughter, Melissa Rohrback; 2 great granddaughters, Brianna and Alyssa; siblings, Howard Jackson, Robert...

David E. Guttery

David E. Guttery

Apr 8, 2021

David E. Guttery "Dave", age 79 of Waynesville, passed away April 8, 2021. He was born on September 4, 1941 in Lebanon, OH to the late Marion Guttery and Ruth (Marconet) Heffner. In addition to his parents, Dave was preceded in death by his brother, James Heffner.He is survived by his children, Christopher (Marnee) Guttery, Scott Guttery and Eric Guttery;...

Angela "Angie"M. Pierson

Angela "Angie"M. Pierson

Apr 7, 2021

Angela "Angie" M. Pierson, age 59 of Springfield, Ohio passed away peacefully on April 17, 2021. She was born September 6, 1961 in Urbana, Ohio daughter of the late Frank and Lavinia Pierson. Angela was a devoted partner, loving mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. She had several interests and enjoyed life to the fullest. Angela is going to be...

Kevin Laguerre

Kevin Laguerre

Apr 7, 2021

Kevin George Laguerre, age 22 of Huber Heights, Ohio, passed away Wednesday, April 7, 2021 at Kettering Medical Center. He was born June 13, 1998 in Stamford, Connecticut. Kevin had a contagious smile and personality and made friends where ever he went. He loved his family fiercely.He grew up in Huber Heights and attended Titus Elementary School, Studebaker, Weisenborn and...

Dorothy Russell

Dorothy Russell

Apr 7, 2021

Dorothy Alvina Russell, age 89 of Dayton, Ohio, passed away Wednesday, April 7, 2021 at Grandview Hospital. She was born November 28, 1931 in Kentucky to the late George and Nora Spencer.Dorothy was a loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She was the matriarch of the family acting as a role model using her strong-headed, stable force. She grew up...

Donald E. Gibson Sr.

Donald E. Gibson Sr.

Apr 7, 2021

Donald "Don" "Gibby" Eugene Gibson, Sr., 74, passed away at home on April 7, 2021. Don was born in Springfield, Ohio to Denver and Mable Gibson on April 2, 1947. Don graduated from Tecumseh High School and joined the U.S. Army where he served honorably. Don trained for Vietnam, as he informed us often, but served his tour in Germany....

Joseph "Joe"P. Maranto

Joseph "Joe"P. Maranto

Apr 7, 2021

Joseph "Joe" P. Maranto, age 84 of Bellbrook, Ohio passed away peacefully on April 7, 2021. He was born March 17, 1937 in Baltimore, Maryland son of the late Francis Maranto and Mary Shipley.Joe was a devoted husband, loving father, grandfather, brother, uncle, neighbor, and friend. Joe proudly served in the United States Marines. Joe retired from Bethelem Steel and...

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