Obituaries

Jason T. Leach

Jason T. Leach

Mar 20, 2021

Jason T. Leach, age 53 of Franklin, passed away Saturday, March 20, 2021 at Soin Medical Center. He was born July 30, 1967 in Dayton, Ohio, the son of Herman and Linda Leach.He is preceded in death by his mother, Linda Joy Leach.Jason is survived by his wife, Melissa; children, Christina Leach, Taylor (Aaron) Jolliffe, Dalton Leach; sister, Sherrie Ransom;...

Irwin "Darrell" Stapleton

Irwin "Darrell" Stapleton

Mar 20, 2021

Irwin "Darrell" Stapleton, age 80 of Miamisburg, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 20, 2021 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born July 25, 1940 in Lee County, Virginia to the late Ervin and Rilda Stapleton.Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by his grandson, Jeremy Todd Stapleton.Darrell is survived by his wife of 60...

Gene P. Lunsford

Gene P. Lunsford

Mar 20, 2021

Gene P. Lunsford, age 77 of New Lebanon, passed away on Saturday, March 20, 2021 at his residence. He was born on March 15, 1944 in Dayton, Ohio to the late Varda and Esther Phillips Lunsford. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his grandson, Elijah Lunsford.He is survived by his beloved wife of 58 years,...

Mavrie Amelia Grundmann

Mavrie Amelia Grundmann

Mar 19, 2021

Mavrie Amelia Grundmann was born sleeping on March 19, 2021. Mommy and Daddy's baby girl forever. We will always love you and our love will never let you go. Mavrie leaves behind to cherish her memory her parents, Pascal Grundmann and Tracey Oder; siblings, Javen, Alyssa, Adrian & Kayden; grandparents, Sandra (David) Hogden & Beverly (Dewayne) Oder; aunts and uncles,...

Otis C. Powell

Otis C. Powell

Mar 19, 2021

Otis C. Powell Sr., age 85, of Butler Township passed away Friday, March 19, 2021. He was born October 14, 1935 in Oakdale, Tennessee to the late George and Genevra (Yarnell) Powell. Otis served in the U.S Army for two years and the reserves for an additional four years. He retired from General Motors, Needmore Rd., after 32 years as...

Thomas Anthony Sakalaskas

Thomas Anthony Sakalaskas

Mar 19, 2021

Thomas Anthony Sakalaskas, "Tom Sak", age 66 of Dayton, OH passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 18, 2021. He was born on July 19, 1954 in Dayton, Ohio to Ernest and Ernestine Marie (Humphress) Sakalaskas. Tom is survived by his children, Shawn C. Sakalaskas, Candace (Michael) Sakalaskas-Rovito and Mark J. (Jessica) Sakalaskas; two granddaughters, Joplin and Jolie Sakalaskas-Rovito; six siblings,...

Romans Boyd

Romans Boyd

Mar 19, 2021

Romans Anthony Boyd "Tony", age 87 of New Carlisle, Ohio, passed away Friday, March 19, 2021. He was born February 24, 1934 in Buchanan County, Virginia to the late Uris and Maudie Boyd.In addition to his parents, Tony was preceded in death by his wife of 56 years, Bettie Sue Boyd; son, David A. Boyd; and sisters, Ina Keen and...

Lola Grace Harker

Lola Grace Harker

Mar 19, 2021

Lola Bowman Harker, age 94 of Enon, Ohio passed away peacefully in her sleep on March 19, 2021. She was born October 9, 1926 in Franklin Township, Ohio daughter of the late Frank and Alice Bowman. Lola was a devoted wife, loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. She was a farmers daughter raised on a Dairy Farm,...

Marsha A. Birch

Marsha A. Birch

Mar 19, 2021

Marsha A. Birch, age 57 of Centerville, passed away on March 19, 2021. She was born November 20, 1963 in Dayton to her mother, Janet Letcher and her late father, Paul Letcher. In addition to her father, Marsha was preceded in death her grandmother, Irene A. Bildat.She is survived by her loving husband of over 31 years, David B. Birch;...

Diane Leonard

Diane Leonard

Mar 19, 2021

Diane Leonard, age 61 of Dayton, passed away March 19, 2021 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born April 7, 1959 in Middletown, OH to Richard and Wanda (Sanders) Poteet. She is survived by her loving husband, Rick Leonard; daughters, Renee Leonard and Heather (Todd) Goad; grandchildren, Brad & Layna Tucker; parents, Richard and Wanda Poteet; brothers,...

Melanie Hope Hines

Melanie Hope Hines

Mar 18, 2021

Melanie Hope Hines, age 46, passed away unexpectedly on March 18th, 2021. She was a career truck driver for many years, which was her passion. Due to health reasons she retired from trucking and went on to receive her degree in accounting where she started her own business. She was an avid reader, loved her family, and loved her friends....

Dann Evans

Dann Evans

Mar 18, 2021

Dann Alan Evans, age 62 of Dayton, Ohio, passed away Thursday, March 18, 2021. He was born August 23, 1958 in Dayton, Ohio the son of Charles and Mary Evans.He is preceded in death by his infant son, Steven; father, Charles Lee Evans, Sr.; sister, Beverly Geerkin. Dann is survived by his mother, Mary French; children, Geneva Burton and Jeremy...

Wilbur Allen Holley

Wilbur Allen Holley

Mar 18, 2021

Wilbur Allen Holley, age 66 of Wilmington, passed away Thursday, March 18, 2021 at Clinton Memorial Hospital. He was born October 17, 1954.Wil graduated from Clinton Massie High School. He enjoyed fishing and listening to music. He was a devout member of Pleasant Grove Community Church. Wil was a loving husband, father and friend who will be dearly missed by...

Wayland Clyde Haywood, Jr.

Wayland Clyde Haywood, Jr.

Mar 18, 2021

Wayland Clyde Haywood, Jr., age 89 of Kettering, passed away Thursday, March 18, 2021. He was born June 11, 1931 in Dayton, Ohio the son of the late Bertha Haywood and Wayland Clyde Haywood, Sr.Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by his son, Craig Haywood and three siblings.Clyde is survived by his children, Debbie Sims, Wayland (Shirley)...

Dewey Lee Wells

Dewey Lee Wells

Mar 18, 2021

Dewey Lee "Pete" Wells, age 78, of West Carrollton, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, March 18, 2021. Pete was born in Cincinnati on March 17, 1943 to the late Dewey & Mary (Rhoden) Wells. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son and daughter-in-law, Joshua Lee & Rose Wells. Pete is...

Larry Paul Johnson

Larry Paul Johnson

Mar 17, 2021

It is with great sadness, that we announce the death of Larry Johnson, age 74, of Fairborn, OH., on March 17th, 2021 at Hospice of Dayton. He proudly served in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War. Larry was born to Nathan and Ola Johnson on February 11, 1947...seriously, about 100 years too late. With Larry's demeanor, he could...

Kevin Matthew Jackson

Kevin Matthew Jackson

Mar 17, 2021

Kevin Matthew Jackson, age 53, of Vandalia, passed away on March 17, 2021, with his loving family by his side. He was born in Dayton, Ohio, on January 19, 1968, the son of Doyle "Jack" Jackson and the late Sally Jackson. He was preceded in death by his dear son, Kyle Jackson; his mother, Sally Jackson; his brother, Mark Jackson;...

George R. Long

George R. Long

Mar 16, 2021

George R. Long, age 93, of Dayton, passed away Tuesday, March 16, 2021 at Sycamore Hospital. He was born August 12, 1927 in Dayton, Ohio.He is preceded in death by his wife of 69 years, Betty Jean Long who passed on June 15, 2014; son, Daniel Michael Long; son-in-law, Paul Lewis and granddaughter, Mariana Jeana' Long.George is survived by his...

Robert F. Brown

Robert F. Brown

Mar 16, 2021

Robert F. Brown, age 92 of Dayton, Ohio, passed away Tuesday, March 16, 2021 at Hospice of Dayton. He was born August 19, 1928 in Dayton, to the late Frank and Catherine Brown. In addition to his parents, Robert was preceded in death by his former wife, Gladys Marcella Brown; and son-in-law, John Hatton. Robert will be missed by his...

Marilyn M. Lantz

Marilyn M. Lantz

Mar 16, 2021

Marilyn M. Lantz, age 91 of Dayton, passed away Tuesday, March 16, 2021 at her home. She was born September 5, 1929 in Ohio the daughter of the late Rex and Dorothy Johnson.Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by her brother, Eugene Johnson.Marilyn is survived by her brother, Rex N. Johnson, Jr.; children, Sandra Lee (Glenn) Davis,...

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