Obituaries

Douglas Creighton Ritchey

Douglas Creighton Ritchey

Apr 27, 2021

Douglas Creighton Ritchey, 69, of Logan County, passed away on Tuesday, April 27, 2021. He was born on December 12, 1951 to the late William Creighton and Martha Jeannette (Duff) Ritchey.Doug is survived by siblings, Harriet (Phillip) Bradley, Carol Edmonds, Donald (Karla) Ritchey; nieces, Sherri (Randy) Heim and Megan Edmonds; nephews, Mark Bradley, Kurt (Leslie) Bradley, Heath Ritchey, Joseph Edmonds,...

Gerald L. Bradshaw

Gerald L. Bradshaw

Apr 27, 2021

Gary Bradshaw from Kettering, OH, age 70 went to be with the Lord on April 27, 2021. Preceded in death by his father, Everett Bradshaw; step-mother, Mary Francis; mother, Marguerite Bradshaw; sister, Sharon Herring, brother-in-law, Eddie Herring and nephew, Julian.Gary graduated from Wayne High School, educated at Cumberland College in KY as a church musician major. He served several churches...

Dorothy Jean Craver

Dorothy Jean Craver

Apr 26, 2021

Dorothy Jean (Korber) Craver, 79, of Dayton, passed away on Monday, April 26, 2021. She was born on March 16, 1942 to the late Paul C. and Gertrude (DeWitt) Korber.She is survived by daughter, Sharon Craver; grandson, Nicholas Christopher Henry; granddaughter, Shaiann Henry; sister, June Winkelman; niece, Vicci Elder; nephew, Gary Winkelman; special friend, Lori Noon; and many extended relatives...

Bernard Marion Chachula

Bernard Marion Chachula

Apr 26, 2021

COL (USAF, Ret) Bernard M. Chachula, 72, died unexpectedly on April 26, 2021 from medical complications. Born to Anthony and Mary Chachula in Newark, NJ, Bernie graduated from Christian Brothers Academy (1966), Stevens Institute of Technology (BS, 1970), University of Georgia Business School (MBA, 1975), Villanova University Law School (JD, 1978), and George Washington University Law School (LLM, 1986). Bernie...

James Ray Williams

James Ray Williams

Apr 26, 2021

James Ray "Jimmy" Williams, age 37, of Dayton, passed away on April 26, 2021. He was born in Dayton, Ohio, on November 18, 1983, the son of Ralph Williams and Denise Tullis. He is survived by his loving parents, Ralph (Kimberly) Williams and Denise (Mike) Tullis; his beloved daughters, Jaylynne James Williams and Taylor Wiliams; dear sister, Sydney M. Williams;...

Joyce N. Kelly

Joyce N. Kelly

Apr 26, 2021

Joyce N. Kelly, age 83, of Dayton, passed away on Monday, April 26, 2021 at her home. Joyce was born in McDermott, OH on October 4, 1937 to the late Charles Harmon & Lula Mae (Kennard) Ellis. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband, John Kelly. Joyce is survived by son Greg and...

Jerry Lee Decker

Jerry Lee Decker

Apr 25, 2021

Jerry Lee Decker, age 70 of Medway, Ohio, passed from this life April 25, 2021 at his home. He was born on January 1, 1951 in Vinnie, Kentucky to the late Cosby and Ermon Decker. He was retired from the Carpenters Union. He is survived by one daughter, Justina (Robert) Klobas of Livingston, Texas; two sons, Calvin (Shanielle) Decker and...

Luis Martinez, Jr.

Luis Martinez, Jr.

Apr 25, 2021

Luis "Marty" Martinez, Jr. age 79 of Huber Heights, Ohio, passed away Sunday, April 25, 2021 at Kindred Hospital. He was born July 17, 1941 in Laredo, Texas to the late Luis, Sr. and Dora Martinez.He was a 20 year veteran of the United States Air Force and served two tours in the Vietnam War. He retired from the Wright...

Anna D. Savino

Anna D. Savino

Apr 25, 2021

Anna D. Savino, age 104, of Kettering, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, April 25, 2021. Anna was born in Conversano (Bari), Italy on January 1, 1917 to the late Francesco Ramunni & Vita Mattea DiChito. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Gennaro Savino; daughter, Antonia Savino; brother, Pasquale (Giuseppina)...

Carmel Anne Gozum Flores

Carmel Anne Gozum Flores

Apr 25, 2021

Carmel Anne Gozum Flores, age 53 of Beavercreek, passed away Sunday, April 25, 2021. She was born September 14, 1967 in Santa Ana, Pampanga, Philippines the daughter of Dionicio and Nila Gozum.Carmel was the Medical Director at TCN Behavioral Health and worked her whole life as a child psychiatrist. She was an avid tennis player and a member of St....

Paula Lynn Olinger

Paula Lynn Olinger

Apr 25, 2021

Paula Lynn Olinger, age 59, of New Lebanon, passed away on April 25, 2021. She was born in Dayton, Ohio, on August 20, 1961, the daughter of the late Marilyn Wainwright. She is survived by her loving sons, Eric (Kristi) Olinger, Gregory (Rachel) Olinger and Alex (Carlee) Olinger; many grandchildren and great grandchildren; her former husband and dear friend, Phillip...

Patrick Sheridan

Patrick Sheridan

Apr 25, 2021

Patrick M Sheridan, age 53 of Dayton, passed away Sunday, April 25, 2021. He was born June 15, 1967 in Dayton, Ohio the son of Phillip and Ruth Sheridan.Pat attended Immaculate Conception and Carroll High School. After an accident about 10 years ago, where he fell and broke his neck, he struggled through neck and back surgeries. Most recently, he...

Pamela Louise Oswald

Pamela Louise Oswald

Apr 25, 2021

Pamela Louise Oswald, age 60 of Dayton, passed away Sunday, April 25, 2021 at Miami Valley Hospital. She was born April 7, 1961 in Dayton, Ohio, the daughter of the late Robert and Mary Lou Alflen.Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by her step-father, Franck Wachter.Pamela is survived by her partner, Tawnya Irene Harper; children, Sean (Claire)...

Ann Sharon Short

Ann Sharon Short

Apr 25, 2021

Ann Sharon Short, age 75, of West Carrollton, passed away Sunday, April 25, 2021. She was born December 9, 1945 in Dayton, Ohio to the late Paul P. and Pauline (Keeney) Shadoan.In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Gerald Alan Shadoan, her son-in-law, Douglas E. Bowman, and her granddaughter, Sarah Marie Evers.Ann Sharon is...

Billy J. Brooks

Billy J. Brooks

Apr 24, 2021

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Lonnie Allen Waugh

Lonnie Allen Waugh

Apr 24, 2021

Lonnie Allen Waugh, age 43 of Riverside, passed away Saturday, April 24, 2021 at his home. He was born November 28, 1977 in Dayton, Ohio the son of Connie Waugh.Lonnie is preceded in death by his grandmother, Avonel Hayton; grandfather, Russell Boster and uncle, Garey Hayton. Lonnie is survived by his loving mother, Connie Waugh; siblings, Misty Smith Tim Schulze...

Pansy Marie Watson

Pansy Marie Watson

Apr 24, 2021

Pansy Marie Watson, age 96, of Miamisburg, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, April 24, 2021. Marie was born in Monterey, TN on January 16, 1925 to the late Homer & Mabel Essary. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Oscar Watson; daughter, Linda Vest; and 5 brothers and sisters. Marie...

Lawrence R. Hurley

Lawrence R. Hurley

Apr 24, 2021

Lawrence "Ray" Hurley, age 75, of Dayton, passed away on April 24, 2021. He was born in Chillicothe, OH, on August 24, 1945, the son of the late Lewis and Elsie Hurley. He was preceded in death by his parents; son, Johnny Hurley; brothers, Arnett, Ted, Bob and Bill Hurley; sisters, Violet Cook, Marcella Cook, Hazel Kinnison and Judy Duncan;...

Debra Kay Slone

Debra Kay Slone

Apr 24, 2021

Debra Kay Slone, age 53 of New Carlisle, passed away Saturday, April 24, 2021 at Hospice of Dayton. She was born May 19, 1967 in Dayton, Ohio the daughter of Richard Keller and Billie Jean Abdon.She is preceded in death by her husband of 27 years, Wendell Dean Slone and her father, Richard Keller.Debra is survived by her two sons,...

Gary Lee Dennison

Gary Lee Dennison

Apr 24, 2021

Gary L. Dennison, 65, of Middletown, Ohio passed away on April 24, 2021. He was born in Springfield, OH on December 29, 1955 to Kenneth and Mary (McCarty) Dennison.He loved bass fishing, music, and family. He was a talented drum player and vocalist, often singing along with his brother Ken during family celebrations.Gary was preceded in death by his father,...

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