Obituaries
Mary Elizabeth Gillis
Apr 5, 2021
Mary Elizabeth Gillis, age 59 of Xenia, passed away Monday, April 5, 2021 at The James Cancer Hospital. She was born July 25, 1961 in Long Island, New York the daughter of Melvin and Kathleen Gillis.Mary was a faithful member of St. Luke's Catholic Church, where she sang in the choir. She worked as the Director of the Greene County...
Zelma Mae Short
Apr 5, 2021
Zelma Mae Short, age 93, of Dayton, passed away on April 5, 2021, at her home. She was born in Richmond, Kentucky, on March 1, 1928, the daughter of the late Lenzie and Clara Lowery. She was preceded in death by her parents; her beloved husband, Orvel Short; son, Gene Short; daughter, Brenda Cox; several brothers and sisters.Zelma is survived...
Hildreth J. Sparks
Apr 5, 2021
Hildreth "Sparkie" J. Sparks, age 91 of Dayton, Ohio passed away peacefully on April 5, 2021. She was born February 9, 1930 in Morehead, KY daughter of the late Jesse and Ethel Stinson.Hildreth was a devoted wife, loving mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. She retired from Chrysler Automotive after 27 faithful years of employment. She enjoyed spending time with...
Bonita C. Tittle
Apr 5, 2021
Bonita C. Tittle, age 62 of Huber Heights, passed away Monday, April 5, 2021 at Soin Medical Center. She was born March 1, 1959 in Dayton, Ohio the daughter of the late Paul and Judith Tittle.Bonita is survived by her siblings, Chris Tittle Lynn Tolly and Eric Tittle; niece, Brittany (Joshua) Johnson; uncle, Nick (Patty) Dager; along with numerous family...
Henry H. Elmore
Apr 5, 2021
Henry H. Elmore, age 86, of Dayton, passed away April 5, 2021.He was born September 2, 1934 in Crab Orchard, KY to the late Earl and Mary Mae (Naylor) Elmore.Henry married Joe Etta Sowder on June 15, 1955 in Lancaster, KY. Joe Etta preceded him in death on May 21, 2005. Henry was also preceded in death by one daughter,...
Elvie Dennis Brown
Apr 4, 2021
Elvie Dennis "Brownie" Brown, 97, of Dayton, passed away on Sunday, April 4, 2021 at Miami Valley Hospital of natural causes. He was born on February 9, 1924 to the late George Hubert and Julie (Bailey) Brown. On February 14, 1958, he married the former Leona Harris, who preceded him in death on July 7, 2016.Brownie was truly loved and...
Ocie Deskins
Apr 4, 2021
Ocie Deskins, age 86, of Huber Heights, passed away on April 4, 2021. She was born in Pikeville, Kentucky, on February 2, 1935, the daughter of the late Osper and Louise Newsome. She was preceded in death by her parents; her beloved husband, Paul Everett Deskins; and her son, Danny Paul Deskins. Ocie is survived by her son, Jammy Ray...
Gail Ann Rees
Apr 4, 2021
Gail Ann Rees, 62, of Versailles, passed away on Sunday, April 4, 2021 at Miami Valley Hospital. She was born on March 4, 1959 to the late Glenn "Dick" and Patricia (Evans) Rees.She is survived by son, Shawn (Heather) Rees; daughter, Victoria (Tim) Cunningham; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren; siblings, Rick (Bobbie) Rees, Pamela (Dave) Walden, Gary Rees, and Linda Harris;...
Richard E. Spielman, Sr.
Apr 4, 2021
Richard E. "Fritz" Spielman, Sr., age 77 of Riverside, passed away April 4, 2021. He was born February 26, 1944 in Castle Shannon, PA. Fritz was preceded in death by his mother, Mary Ellen Brunner.Fritz is survived by his wife of 51 years, Shirley Spielman; sons: Richard Spielman, Jr. (Danan) and Michael Spielman (Jamie); grandchildren: Dillon, Kaitlynn, Makayla, Ashleigh and...
Kevin R. Roberts
Apr 4, 2021
Kevin K. Roberts, age 69 of Miamisburg, passed away Sunday, April 4, 2021 under hospice care after a brief battle with cancer. He was born January 26, 1952 in Dayton, Ohio, the son of the late Frederick and Virginia Roberts.Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by his daughter, Caprice R. Roberts; and brother, Pat Roberts.Kevin is survived...
Linda Belford
Apr 4, 2021
Linda Belford, age 71 of Dayton, passed away April 4, 2021. She was born October 19, 1949 in Greenville, Ohio to the late Richard and Laura Black. In addition to her parents, Linda was preceded in death by her husband, Carl Belford; and brother, Larry Black.Linda is survived by her daughters: Amanda Mitchell and Laura Belford (James Roberts); brother, Lanny...
Willie Dianne Madden
Apr 3, 2021
Willie Dianne (Lockett) Madden was born November 14, 1941 to the late Willie Reedus and Jessie (Lockett) Anthony. She was the second of two children. Preceded in death by both parents and brother, Kenneth Lockett. Diane was educated in the Detroit public school system, where she graduated from Central High School in 1959. Diane gave her life to Christ at...
James "Robert" E. Lee Hall
Apr 3, 2021
James "Robert" E. Lee Hall, age 74, of Dayton, passed away Saturday, April 3, 2021 at Hospice of Dayton. He was born February 21, 1947 in Harlan, Kentucky the son of William and Meckie Hall.Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Virginia Hall; son, Matthew Hall; sister, Vina Armeda Hall; brother, Charles, Wayne and Paul...
Joseph B. Breeze
Apr 3, 2021
Joseph Basil Breeze, age 99 of Dayton and most recently Centerville, passed away Saturday, April 3, 2021 at St. Leonard Center. He was born November 18, 1921 in Kenton County, Kentucky the son of Ollie and Mabel Breeze.Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Genevieve; second wife, Ruth Breeze; son, Donald Breeze; daughter, Connie Sohn;...
Larry Gene Pollard
Apr 3, 2021
Larry Gene Pollard, age 85 of Kettering, passed away Saturday, April 3, 2021. He was born November 2, 1935 in Dayton, Ohio the son of the late Robert and Gladys Pollard.Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by his sister, Joyce; and brother, Bill.Larry is survived by his wife of 61 years, Jerie; sons, Larry "Joe" Pollard, Steven...
Allan B. Hostetter
Apr 3, 2021
Allan B. Hostetter, age 89, of Tipp City, passed away Saturday, April 3, 2021 at Soin Medical Center. He was born April 5, 1931 in Lexington, Virginia the son of the late Ellis and Jessie Hostetter.Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by his brother, Marvin Hostetter and sister, Doris Tolley.Allan is survived by his loving wife of...
Richard K. Abernethy Jr.
Apr 3, 2021
Richard K. "Rick" Abernethy Jr., age 80 of Beavercreek, OH, formerly of Atlanta, GA, passed away Saturday, April 3, 2021, in Beavercreek with his family by his side. He was born December 10, 1940 in Indianapolis, IN to the late Richard and Alice (Dillingham) Abernethy Sr. Left to cherish Rick's memory are his sister: Carolyn (Paul) Auclair; beloved nieces: Christy...
Somporn Mary Burkhardt
Apr 3, 2021
Somporn Mary "Nit" Burkhardt, age 69, of Dayton, passed away on April 3, 2021. She was born in Thailand on September 23, 1951, the daughter of the late Sang-Wan and Poo Homklinkaw. She was preceded in death by her parents; and her 3 brothers.Somporn is survived by her beloved husband, David Burkhardt; her daughter, Ruksakul Ann Soccio (Mike Soccio); her...
Charles William Thomas Jr.
Apr 3, 2021
Charles William "Bill" Thomas Jr., age 74, of Springboro went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, April 3, 2021. Bill was born in Covington, KY on March 21, 1947 to the late Charles William "Bill" Sr. & Evelyn "Lucille" (Maddox) Thomas. In addition to his parents, Bill was preceded in death by his wife of 45 years, Sandra...
Kathleen Susan Boske
Apr 3, 2021
It is with sadness that we announce the passing of our mother, Kathleen Susan Boske of Centerville, Ohio on April 3, 2021. Kathie was surrounded with love and compassion from her family; children Jim, Tammi, Kristin, son-in-law Steve & grandchildren: Bethany (Mark), Ashley (Scott), Kelly (Mark), Joshua (Sharlyn), Cody (Ashley) & Marissa and 12 great-grandchildren. We are especially grateful for...
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