Obituaries
James Andrew Kollesser
Feb 17, 2021
James Andrew Kollesser, age 54, of Dayton, Ohio, passed away February 17, 2021. He was born August 10, 1966 at Clark Air Force Base, Philippines, to the late John Paul Sr. and Marilyn Ann (Bergman) Kollesser. Jimmy was an outgoing person, seemed he never met a stranger. He was a Concrete Finisher and once owned his own concrete business. Jimmy...
Tamara Dawn Spencer
Feb 17, 2021
Tamara Dawn Spencer, age 44, of Huber Heights, passed away Wednesday, February 17, 2021 at her home. She was born January 14, 1977 in Dayton, Ohio the daughter of Paul and Kim Hurd.She is preceded in death by her fiance', Dennis Philipps.Tamara is survived by her three daughters, Morgan Spencer, Madison Spencer and Mikenley Philipps; parents, Paul and Kim Hurd;...
David Allen Thomas Armstrong
Feb 17, 2021
David Armstrong, 69, of Huber Heights, passed away peacefully at home on February 17, 2021. He was born December 1, 1951 in Dayton, Ohio to the late John and Marian (Ferrence) Armstrong. Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by his siblings, John "Jackie" Armstrong, William "Billy" Armstrong and Vickie Henson.He is survived by his wife, Vicki Armstrong;...
Ronald Stanley Bielak
Feb 17, 2021
Ronald "Ron" Stanley Bielak, age 80, of Huber Heights, passed away on February 17, 2021, at his home with his daughters and sons-in-law by his side. He was born in Baltimore, Maryland, on June 23, 1940, the son of the late Stanley F. and Regina R. (Bargielski) Bielak. He was preceded in death by his parents; and his beloved wife,...
Johanna Martha Goodpaster
Feb 17, 2021
Goodpaster, Johanna Martha age 94, of Kettering, Ohio passed away on Wednesday, February 17, 2021. She was born in Saalfeld, Germany on October 19, 1926 and was one of twelve to the late Kurt and Elise Schoeps (nee Langbein). She was preceded in death by her grandson, Christopher Michael Hoctel; daughter, Lori Newman; and 9 brothers and sisters in Germany....
Keith T. Bowling
Feb 17, 2021
Keith T. Bowling, age 68 of Kettering, passed away Wednesday, February 17, 2021 at Kettering Medical Center. He was born May 16, 1952 in Hamilton, OH, the son of the late Pearl and Louise Bowling.Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by his brother, Gary Bowling.Keith is survived by his wife of 43 years, Jenny; son, Brian (Sandra)...
Joseph Anthony Dolinski
Feb 16, 2021
Joseph Anthony "Joe" Dolinski, age 93, of Casstown, passed away on February 16, 2021. He was born in Dayton, Ohio, on March 18, 1927, the son of the late Teofil and Caroline Dolinski. He was preceded in death by his parents; his beloved wife, Eunice A. Dolinski; and his granddaughter, Belinda Dye.Joe is survived by his daughters, Cynthia Dolinski, Sandy...
Shea R. Thomas
Feb 16, 2021
Shea R. Thomas, age 43, of Springfield, passed away on February 16, 2021. He was born in Dayton, Ohio on May 9, 1977, the son of Gerald and Rhonda Thomas.He was preceded in death by his grandmothers, whom he loved dearly, Grace and Bobbie. Shea is survived by his parents, Gerald and Rhonda Thomas; siblings, Jeremy (Ashley) Thomas, Dorian Thomas...
Albert Hunt
Feb 16, 2021
Albert "Al" Hunt, age 95, of Kettering, went to be with the Lord on February 16, 2021. He was born in Kettering Ohio on January 7, 1926.He was preceded in death by his parents Albert & Margaret Hunt along with his brother Robert Hunt ; his beloved wife Kathryn (Kay) Hunt; his loving children, Bonnie Harding and Thomas Hunt ;...
Ella "Lee" Beckley
Feb 16, 2021
Ella "Lee" Beckley, age 90 of Northridge, Ohio, passed away Tuesday, February 16, 2021 at Heartland of Centerville. She was born March 21, 1930 in Cobb Hill, Kentucky to the late Virgil and Hallie Rogers.Lee was a loving mother and grandmother. She retired from CW Kester Co. in the early 1990's. She was a member of the Northridge Church of...
James Vernon Enix
Feb 16, 2021
James Vernon Enix, age 91, passed away, February 16, 2021 at Soin Hospital in Beavercreek, OH. He was born to the late Arthur and Rosa (Parks) Enix on January 31, 1930. Vernon was married to his beloved wife, Joanne, for 65 years who passed away in 2015. Vernon is survived by his five children Ava (Steve) Elkow, Joe (Kathy) Enix,...
Alvin E. Cupp
Feb 16, 2021
Alvin Emerson Cupp age 74 of Dayton, Ohio passed away peacefully at his home on February 16, 2021. Alvin was born in Dayton, Ohio on November 10, 1946 to Paul Albert and Anita Magdelene (Newkirk) Cupp. He was preceded in death by his parents, his son David, his wife Jeanie, his brother Paul "Eddie" and his loyal dog Tommy. Alvin...
Rocky Rose
Feb 15, 2021
Rocky Rose, Age 68, of Bellbrook, Ohio went home to be with the Lord the morning of February 15, 2021.He was born in Dayton, Ohio on March 6, 1952 to Everette H. Rose and Rose Edna (Uhls). He graduated from Belmont High School class of 1970 and joined the Navy. A Carpenter by trade, he spent many years in construction...
Mearl Ray Brown
Feb 15, 2021
Mearl Ray Brown, Sr., age 79 of Nora, Kentucky, passed away Monday, February 15, 2021 at his home in Dayton, Ohio. He was born May 8, 1941 the son of the late Claude and Jewell Brown.Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Joyce M. Brown who passed away August 8, 2012; siblings, Dorothy, Ralph, Gladys,...
Terry Stephenson
Feb 15, 2021
Terry Stephenson, age 68 of Harrison, MI passed away Monday, February 15, 2021 at Aleda E. Lutz VA Medical Center in Saginaw, MI. He was born August 8, 1952 in Dearborn, Michigan, the son of the late H. L. Stephenson and Erma Massey.Terry is survived by his wife of 42 1/2 years, Carol; children, Rebecca (Lee) Robertson, Vickie (Dana) Wade,...
Martha Mae Bristley
Feb 15, 2021
Martha Mae Bristley, age 97, of Dayton, passed away Monday, February 15, 2021 at the Hospice of Dayton. She was born July 29, 1923 in Eaton, Ohio the daughter of the late Glenn and Minnie (Crawford) Ross.Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Paul Bristley; son, Gene Raymond Bristley; by many siblings.Martha is survived by...
Corby (Darryl) King
Feb 15, 2021
Corby (Darryl) King, age 64, of New Carlisle, Ohio, passed away Monday, February 15, 2021 at Kettering Medical Center. He was born September 18, 1956 in Roses Creek, Tennessee to the late Ray and Elizabeth King.Born Darryl D. King, he was nick-named "Corby" by his mother. He was a happy, fun and wonderful guy who would do anything for anyone...
Chris Montgomery
Feb 15, 2021
Christopher Kent Montgomery, age 68, of Dayton, Ohio died Monday, February 15th, 2021 at Miami Valley Hospital. He was born June 8th, 1952. Chris was preceded in death by his mother, Rita Montgomery. Survivors include his father, James Montgomery; siblings, David (Sandy Bernhard) Montgomery, Jim (Joy) Montgomery, Scott Montgomery, and Mary Anne (Steve) Yarmosky; daughters, Emily Fetters, Melissa (Andy) Richardson,...
Carol Louise Sowder
Feb 15, 2021
Carol L. Sowder passed away peacefully on Monday, February 15, 2021 at the age of 83 at Walnut Creek Nursing Center. Beloved wife of Gary Sowder, with whom she enjoyed 63 sweet years of marriage. She is also survived by her sister, Sue Tobin; children, John (Debbie) Sowder and Jill (Bruce) Camealy; two grandchildren, Meghan (Chris) Berlo and Jeff (Maureen)...
Charles "Chuck" Mahoney Jr.
Feb 15, 2021
Charles "Chuck" Mahoney Jr., age 82 of Dayton, Ohio passed away on February 15, 2021. He was born January 6, 1939 in Columbus, Indiana son of the late Charles and Alice Mahoney. In addition to his parents, Chuck was preceded in death by his wife of 47 years, Darlene Mahoney; brother, Tom Mahoney and sister-in-law, Jane Mahoney; and his in-laws,...
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