Obituaries
Joseph Walter Kunk
Jan 23, 2021
Joseph Walter Kunk, 69, of Carlisle, passed away on Saturday, January 23, 2021. He was born November 3, 1951, the son of the late Walter J. and Lucy J. (Meador) Kunk. He was also preceded in death by brother, Harland S. Kunk and best friend, Mike "Sluggo" West.Joe is survived by his loving wife of 26 years, Shirley Kunk. Also...
Anita F. Cox
Jan 23, 2021
Anita F. Cox, age 76, of Centerville passed away Saturday, January 23, 2021. Anita was born in Dayton on June 17, 1944 to Lloyd & Leatha Ramsey. Anita was preceded in death by her father, Lloyd Ramsey; brother, Ronnie Ramsey and sister, Glenda Gleason. Anita is survived by her husband of 56 years, James Cox; one son; one daughter; grandchildren,...
Kenneth Michael Veatch, Sr.
Jan 22, 2021
Kenneth Michael "Kenny" Veatch, Sr., age 70, of Clayton, passed away on January 22, 2021. He was born in Dayton, Ohio, on May 1, 1950, the son of the late Robert and Lillian Veatch. He was preceded in death by his parents; his beloved wife, Karen Veatch; and his daughter, Lisa Veatch. Kenny is survived by his loving son, Kenneth...
Donna Rose
Jan 22, 2021
Rose, Donna of Beavercreek, dear friend, loving sister and aunt, and cherished companion, peacefully passed into the spirit realm of the sacred, divine, consciousness, Friday January 22, 2021. She was born on April 12, 1949 to Lewis T. and Lillian L. Peterson (Reichbauer). Donna is survived by her brother, Bruce L. Peterson (Tara Estabrook); sister, Tina L. Peterson; nieces, Lillian...
Mary Jo Grismer
Jan 22, 2021
Mary Jo Grismer, age 83 of Dayton, passed away Friday, January 22, 2021, due to Covid-19 pneumonia. A memorial gathering will be held from 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm on July 6, 2021 at Newcomer Funeral Home,Kettering Chapel, 3940 Kettering Blvd. Kettering, OH. Funeral mass will be held at 10:00am on July 7, 2021 at Holy Angels Catholic Church,1322 Brown...
John Michael Werkowitz
Jan 22, 2021
John Michael Werkowitz, "Werkie", age 80, of Kettering, passed away January 22, 2021. He was born January 29, 1940 in Dayton, Ohio to the late John Gabriel and Clarissa Priscilla (Syler) Werkowitz. In his younger years John played football at Beavercreek High School, Class of 1959. He loved camping, boating and fishing. John had a long career as a Tool...
Norma J. Coffman
Jan 22, 2021
Norma Jean Coffman, age 86 of Dayton, Ohio, passed away Friday, January 22, 2021 at Hospice of Dayton. She was born October 17, 1934 in Peoples, Kentucky to the late Randall and Opsy Gaines.Norma was a loving wife and mother. When her children were small, she enjoyed spending time with her family and going to her boys' baseball games. She...
Cindy Gill
Jan 22, 2021
Gill, Cynthia "Cindy" age 59, of Kettering, Ohio passed away on Friday, January 22, 2021. She was born in Dayton, Ohio on June 4, 1961 to Frederick and Donna Nace (nee McCoy). She was preceded in death by her father, Frederick Nace. Cynthia is survived by her beloved husband of 27 years, Roger Gill; son, Frederick (Kaitlin) Murray; step-daughter, Jeanette...
Theresa A. Hargis
Jan 22, 2021
Hargis, Theresa A. age 70, of New Carlisle, Ohio passed away on Friday, January 22, 2021. She was born in Dayton, Ohio on September 26, 1950 to the late William (Dorothy) and Rita Taliaferro (nee Heitman). She is preceded in death by her husband, Preston Hargis; daughter, Theresa L. Hargis; son, Billy Hargis; and sister, Diane Taliaferro. Theresa is survived...
Thomas L. Stafford
Jan 22, 2021
Thomas L. Stafford "Tom", age 72 of Dayton, passed away January 22, 2021. He was born on April 20, 1948 in Dayton to the late Thomas Clark and June Stafford.He is survived by his beloved wife, Connie Stafford; children, Justin (Jennifer) Stafford, Brittney (Chris Hester) Stafford and Brooke Stafford; grandchildren, Kiley, Harper and Opal; step-mother, Lois Clark; siblings, Lynn (Bob)...
Tanya N. Flaker
Jan 21, 2021
Tanya N. Flaker, age 47 of Huber Heights, passed away Thursday, January 21, 2021 at Grandview Hospital. She was born May 22, 1973 in Akron, Ohio and raised in Beavercreek, Ohio by her parents, Robert and Gail (Drews) Flaker.She is preceded in death by her grandson, Yante Preston and best friend, Kristy Dunford.Tanya is survived by her children, Toni Turner...
Houbert J. Raines, Sr.
Jan 21, 2021
Houbert J. Raines, Sr., age 59 of Dayton, passed away January 21, 2021. He was born December 5, 1961 in Dayton, Ohio to the late William Clyde and Fleta Bell Raines. In addition to his parents, Houbert was preceded in death by his sister, Sheila Hicks; brothers: William "Big Bo" Raines, Billy Thomas, Tim Ray and Tommy Raines; and special...
Hershell Franklin Salyers, Jr.
Jan 21, 2021
Hershell Franklin "Frank" Salyers, Jr., age 77 of Beavercreek, passed away January 21, 2021. He was born September 2, 1943 in Van Lear, Kentucky to the late Hershell and Eleanor Salyers. In addition to his parents, Frank was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Salyers; and brother, James Salyers.Frank is survived by his sons: Gary Salyers (Gina) and Brian...
Martha Jones
Jan 21, 2021
Martha Jane Jones "Marty", age 67 of Dayton, Ohio, passed away Thursday, January 21, 2021. She was born September 28, 1953 in Dayton, Ohio.Marty was a loving mother and wife. She enjoyed attending church, and reading her bible and was a member of the Anchor Baptist Church. Marty liked meeting people, talking to them and learning about them. She was...
Marilyn Uzzel
Jan 21, 2021
Uzzel, Marilyn age 76, of Dayton, Ohio left this earth on Thursday, January 21, 2021 to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, and reunited in joy and peace with her husband and soulmate, Martin David Uzzel. They are experiencing their relationship with one another more fully than they ever could have here with us. Marilyn was a beloved...
Joseph C. Keller
Jan 21, 2021
Joseph Charles Keller, age 80 of Beavercreek, passed away on Thursday, January 21, 2021. Joe was a Dayton native, born on May 5, 1940 to Lawrence and Marie Keller.Joe started his work life at NCR in the 1960s and worked various jobs until he found the career he was meant to do in sales. He loved meeting new people and...
George Peter Baier Jr.
Jan 21, 2021
George Peter Baier Jr., age 76 of Dayton, passed away on Thursday, January 21, 2021 at Miami Valley Hospital. Visitation will be held on Thursday, January 28, 2021 from 10:00 am to 11:00 am at Newcomer Funeral Home - Kettering Chapel located at 3940 Kettering Blvd, Kettering, Ohio 45439. Funeral Service will be officiated by Pastor Don Young at 11:00...
Phillip Charles Mclain
Jan 21, 2021
Phillip Charles "Butch" McLain, age 70 of Dayton, OH passed away on Thursday, January 21, 2021 at Kindred Hospital. He was born January 3, 1951 in Dayton, Ohio to Darrell and Norma (Kunz) McLain. Butch married Wendy Mosta on June 11, 1980 in Dayton, OH.Butch was an avid Bengals, Reds, Dayton Dragons and Ohio State fan. He loved playing darts,...
Joy Kathleen Broughton
Jan 20, 2021
Joy Kathleen "B" Broughton, age 45 of Kettering, went to be with to be with her mother on Wednesday, January 20, 2021. She was born February 3, 1975 in Chester, Virginia daughter of Gordon and Julie Bennett. In addition to her mother, she is preceded in death by her grandmothers Peggy Lou Bennett and Phyllis Harrod.She is survived by her...
Ray Beaty
Jan 20, 2021
Ray Beaty, age 89, of Dayton, fell asleep in death on Wednesday, January 20, 2021. He was born May 7, 1931 in Crossville, Tennessee the son of the late Alfred and Flora Beaty.Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by nine siblings, Bessie, Patsy, Sara, Ples, Jay, Ida, Betty, Estelle and Gladys.Ray is survived by his loving wife,...
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