Obituaries
Loretta G. Hermanson
Nov 7, 2020
Loretta G. Hermanson, age 76, of Kettering, passed away November 7, 2020. She was born February 15, 1944 in Dayton, Ohio to the late Thomas and Marie (Horn) Gaines. Loretta was retired from GM/Moraine after 33 years of service, and was a longtime member of the American Legion Post 598 in Kettering. She enjoyed working crossword puzzles, reading magazines and...
Hector Anthony Buch, M.D.
Nov 7, 2020
Hector Anthony Buch, Jr., MD, of Lima, died on Saturday, November 7, 2020 at the age of 72. Hector was born March 9, 1948 in Santiago de Cuba to Hector and Avelina Buch. He came to the United States in 1961. He received his medical degree from Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona in 1976 and he practiced medicine for 40 years...
Loretta Sue Akers
Nov 7, 2020
Loretta Sue Akers, age 71, of Kettering, passed away Saturday, November 7, 2020 at Kettering Medical Center. She was born December 14, 1948 in Dayton, Ohio the daughter of the late Elmer Parker and Vergie Botts.Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by her children, Tim Satterfield and Lori Satterfield; brother, Wayne Parker; and nephew, Steve Sexton.Loretta is...
Charles T. Goff
Nov 7, 2020
Charles "Charlie" T. Goff, age 80 of Dayton, Ohio passed away peacefully on November 7, 2020. He was born on January 22, 1940 in Los Angeles, California son of the late Charles Goff and Martha Scott . Charlie was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, great great grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend. Charlie had a passion for gardening. He...
Betty A. Gordon
Nov 7, 2020
Betty Ann Gordon, age 88 entered heaven's gate on November 7, 2020. She was born to the late George and Mary (Rafai) Haliena Sr. on January 25, 1932 in Lima, Ohio.Betty attended Lima South High School, Class of 1950 where she met the love of her life, Jack Gordon. They were married for 68 years before he passed on June...
Robert Terrell
Nov 7, 2020
Robert "Bob" Terrell passed away on Saturday, November 7, 2020 at his son's residence in Dayton. He was 87 years old. Bob was born on March 15, 1933 in Campton, Kentucky to the late Timothy and Emma (Tyra) Terrell. He was preceded in death by his wife of 58 years, Barbara, and is survived by four sons, one daughter, seven...
James F. Fullenkamp
Nov 7, 2020
James Francis "Jim" "Fully" "Papoo" Fullenkamp passed away November 7, 2020. Jim was born 03/30/33 @ 3:30 PM in Mercer County, Ohio to Clarence Gerard & Beatrice Juanita "Bea" (Rohr) Fullenkamp. His parents & only sibling Joann Mary (Stoltz) proceeded him in death & are buried in Riverside Cemetery @ West Milton, Ohio.He is survived by his loving wife, Mary...
Emil Kahler, Jr.
Nov 6, 2020
Emil Kahler, Jr., age 84 of Dayton, Ohio and formerly Burtonsville, Maryland, passed away Friday, November 6, 2020 at Grandview Hospital. He was born April 19, 1936 in Goodrich, North Dakota to the late Emil and Leontina Kahler.Emil spent 39 years as an educator, both as a teacher and a principal. In addition to his parents, Emil was preceded in...
Sara J. Poling
Nov 6, 2020
Poling, Sara Jane age 62, of Dayton, Ohio passed away on Friday, November 6, 2020. She was born in Dayton, Ohio on March 8, 1958 to the late Donald and Barbara Grove (nee Heald). Sara is survived by her beloved husband of 26 years, James "Jim" R. Poling; siblings, Anita Sanders, Ruth Hart, Roger (Nona) Grove, and Pamela Holdren; step-mom,...
Rita Ellen Mauro
Nov 6, 2020
Rita Ellen Mauro, age 94 of Dayton, Ohio went to be with the Lord after a lengthy battle with Dementia on November 6, 2020. She was born on August 12, 1926 in Clarksville, Ohio daughter of the late Robert and Mary Shirden. Rita was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. Rita was a nurse at St. Elizabeth's...
Darlene Annette Gitzinger
Nov 5, 2020
Darlene Annette Gitzinger, age 70, of Conover, passed away on November 5, 2020, at Hospice of Dayton. She was born in Dayton, Ohio, on September 20, 1950, the daughter of the late Elmer and Eleanora Gitzinger. She was preceded in death by her parents; her sister, Judy (Gitzinger) Lee; her nephew, Johnny Weigandt; and her in-laws, Dian Gitzinger, Paul Combs...
Jim Tindall
Nov 5, 2020
Jim Byers Tindall, 75, of Brookville, Ohio, passed away November 5, 2020. He was born on February 5, 1945, son of the late William and Grace Tindall.Jim served in the U.S. Navy, retired from GM Harrison, and was a member of Lewisburg Baptist Church.Jim is survived by his loving wife of 50 years, Loretta; son, Don (Barb) of Medway; son,...
Sylvia Lynn Gravitt
Nov 5, 2020
Sylvia Lynn Gravitt, age 63 of Huber Heights, passed away Thursday, November 5, 2020 at Hospice of Dayton. She was born February 19, 1957 in Dayton, Ohio the daughter of James L. and Ida Frances Sparks.She is preceded in death by her father, James L. Sparks.Sylvia is survived by her husband, Russ; children, Stephanie (Steven) Ison, Stephen Gravitt; mother, Ida...
James Norman Griffith
Nov 5, 2020
James "Jack" N. Griffith, age 57 of New Carlisle, Ohio passed away peacefully on November 5, 2020. He was born on January 20, 1963 in Springfield, Ohio son of the late Norman and Helen Griffith.Jack was a loving father, grandfather, companion, brother, uncle, and friend. Jacks favorite hobbies were cooking and fishing. He was a longtime member of the New...
Betty Yvonne Wilder
Nov 5, 2020
Betty Wilder (Hooten), age 56, passed away peacefully at home on November 5, 2020. She was born on October 16, 1964, in Dayton, Ohio. To mourn her passing she leaves behind her devoted daughter Jezzika (Myke) and two granddaughters Julieana and Alivia whom always referred to her as "Cupcake". She will now be reunited with her brother Johnnie, father Jessie,...
James Dale Petachi
Nov 5, 2020
James Dale Petachi, 78, passed away at home after a long illness. He is survived by his loving wife of 35 years, Pearl, his son Paul Petachi and his wife Melissa, and 2 grandchildren, Brian and Emily; sister, Penny Mahtani and her husband Michael of Tampa Florida.He is also survived by 4 step children, James (Helena) Grefer, Linda Ashley, Ellen...
Mary Jean Price
Nov 4, 2020
Mary Jean Price was born, August 29, in Moultrie, Georgia, to the late Henry David Jackson and Mattie Bell Small Jackson. She made a peaceful transition on Wednesday, November 4, 2020 surrounded by her family.Mary relocated from Moultrie Georgia, to Dayton, Ohio. Mary was employed by the Inland Division of General Motors for 25 years as a parts inspector.Mary gave...
Richard Roy Smith
Nov 4, 2020
Richard Roy "Dick" Smith, age 83 of Kettering, passed away on Wednesday, November 4, 2020 at Brighton Gardens of Washington Township. He was born October 27, 1937 in Esko, Minnesota to the late Arthur and Alice Smith. He is also preceded in death by his brother, Jim Smith; first wife, Carol Smith; and second wife, Barbara Smith. Richard is survived...
Verneda E. Martin
Nov 4, 2020
Verneda E. (Heckman) Martin, age 92, born March 6, 1928 in Verona, Ohio, passed away Wednesday, November 4, 2020 at Cypress Pointe Health Center in Englewood. She is survived by the love of her life, Clyde E. Martin of Englewood. They were blessed with 73 years of marriage and 4 children. She is also survived by her children, Claudia and...
Judith Barron
Nov 4, 2020
Judith (Judie) Barron, age 85, of New Carlisle, OH passed away November 4, 2020. She was born January 23, 1935 in Dayton, OH the daughter of Taylor Sr. and Weltha (Himes) Cardwell. Judie is preceded in death by both of her parents; brother, Taylor Cardwell Jr., sister-in-law, Carol Cardwell, and grandson, Spencer Murphy. She is survived by her loving husband...
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