Obituaries

Kathleen Louise Mcarthur

Kathleen Louise Mcarthur

Jul 12, 2020

Kathleen Louise McArthur, age 64, of Centerville, passed away on July 11, 2020 at Kettering Medical Center. She was born in Columbus, Ohio on January 28, 1956, the daughter of the late Charles Black and Eleanor Robbins.Kathleen attended Bishop Watterson High School and The Ohio State University in Columbus, Ohio. She spent much of her career working in the clinical...

Mary Elizabeth Grause

Mary Elizabeth Grause

Jul 12, 2020

Mary Elizabeth "Betty" Grause, age 96 of Dayton, passed away Sunday, July 12, 2020 at home. She was born May 11, 1924 in New Richmond, Ohio to the late Halder and Mary Few.She is preceded in death by her husband of more than 60 years, Carroll Richard Grause; her infant son Grause; and her sister, Marjorie Hoh. Betty is survived...

Justin Nathaniel Ganka

Justin Nathaniel Ganka

Jul 12, 2020

Justin Nathaniel Ganka, age 38, of Dayton, passed away July 12, 2020. He was born in Dayton, Ohio on June 20, 1982, the son of the late Kenneth Prince and Melissa Adams.He was preceded in death by his parents; uncle, Scott Ganka; and great grandparents, Frank and Dezzy Ganka. Justin is survived by his siblings, Jacob (Holly) Adams and Anna...

Robert L. Lester Sr.

Robert L. Lester Sr.

Jul 12, 2020

Lester, Robert L. age 81, of Yellow Springs, Ohio passed away on Sunday, July 12, 2020. He was born in Grundy, Virginia on August 20, 1938 to the late Zed Franklin and Elsie Mae Lester (nee Carlton). He was preceded in death by his brothers, James C. Lester and Roger A. Lester; nephews, Joey Howard and Teddy Lester; and niece...

Patricia Eileen Monroe

Patricia Eileen Monroe

Jul 12, 2020

Patricia "Pat" Eileen Monroe, age 77 of Beavercreek, Ohio passed away peacefully July, 12, 2020. She was born October 13, 1942 in Dayton, ohio daughter of the late James and Eva Croghan. Pat was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. Pat was a board member of the Beavercreek Soccer Association. She was also a member of PTO...

Rev. J. Steele

Rev. J. Steele

Jul 11, 2020

Reverend Isabelle Joyce Steele, age 71 of Dayton, passed away on July 11, 2020. She was born December 2, 1948 in Nassau, NY to the late Bernard F. and Isabelle V. Steele. She is survived by her sister, Elaine Reilly Rector; brother-in-law, Al Rector; brother, Bruce O. Steele; cousin, Gail Stephens; numerous church family members and dear friends. Rev. Steele...

Michelle Dawn Martin (Hawk)

Michelle Dawn Martin (Hawk)

Jul 11, 2020

Michelle Dawn "Shell" Martin (Hawk), beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and sister, age 54, of Dayton, passed away Saturday, July 11, 2020. She was born December 7, 1965 in Dayton, Ohio to the late William and Novella (Wolfe) Martin. In addition to her parents Shell was preceded in death by one brother, Stanley Martin and two sisters, Sue Martin and Valerie...

Randall Spencer

Randall Spencer

Jul 11, 2020

Randall Spencer, age 79 of Moraine, went home to be with the lord on Saturday, July 11, 2020 at his home. He was born April 2, 1941 to the late Clyde and Martha Spencer.He is preceded in death by his sister, Opal Powers and brother, Douglas Spencer.Randall is survived by his daughter, Angela Jurich; three sisters, Rena Spencer, Jessie Thompson...

Kenneth Gale Berger

Kenneth Gale Berger

Jul 11, 2020

Kenneth Gale Berger, "Ken", age 79, of Greenville, passed away Saturday, July 11, 2020 at his residence after a battle with congestive heart failure.He was born October 7, 1940 in Dayton, Ohio to the late Howard E. and Mary Ann (Price) Berger. Ken retired from the Mead Corporation. He loved sports and coached both baseball and football for Saint Anthony's...

Rexann D. Cook

Rexann D. Cook

Jul 11, 2020

Rexann D. Cook, age 38, of Clayton, passed away July 11, 2020. She was born in Dayton, Ohio, on November 16, 1981, the daughter of the late Tommy Dilbeck and Diane Dilbeck. She was preceded in death by her father, Tommy; and her niece, Haley Dilbeck.Rexann is survived by her beloved husband, Toby Cook; her children, Zachary (Nora) Dilbeck, Peyton...

Loretta V. Zappia

Loretta V. Zappia

Jul 11, 2020

Loretta Vincy (Minni) Zappia, age 90 of Dayton, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 11, 2020 at Miami Valley Hospital with her family at her side.She was born November 13, 1929 in Endicott, NY, to the late Peter and Mary (Gimmie) Minni.She always spent her life taking care of others and was a friend to many. She was a graduate...

Erling Markusen

Erling Markusen

Jul 11, 2020

Erling Markusen, 81. Erling Markusen was the grandson of Norwegian immigrants who homesteaded the ranch where he spent most of his life near Towner, North Dakota. He was born to Edwin and Petra Markusen on August 3, 1938 and died in Ohio on July 11, 2020. Erling was preceded in death by his parents, his older brother Leonard Markusen, a...

Barbara J. Marsh

Barbara J. Marsh

Jul 11, 2020

Barbara J. Marsh, "Barb", age 84, of West Carrollton, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, July 11, 2020. She was born June 20, 1936 in Milwaukee, WI to the late Andrew and Juanita (Bryant) Sadowski. Barb worked as a Beautician for many years. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 38 years, Bill Marsh...

Elizabeth Mae Rieder "Liz"

Elizabeth Mae Rieder "Liz"

Jul 11, 2020

Elizabeth Mae Rieder, "Liz," age 61 of Dayton, passed away Saturday, July 11, 2020 at Kettering Medical Center. She was born July 16, 1958 in DeRidder, Louisiana, the daughter of Paul and Carrol Rieder.She is preceded in death by her father, Paul Rieder.Liz is survived by her children, Matthew (Michelle) Powell, Sarah (Robert) Maddix; mother, Carrol Rieder; grandchildren, Brooklyn, Ethan,...

Lonnie L. Parsons

Lonnie L. Parsons

Jul 11, 2020

Parsons, Lonnie L. yearly age 60; leap year age 15, of Jamestown, Ohio was called home to be with the Lord after battling cancer on Saturday, July 11, 2020. He was born in Springfield, Ohio on February 29, 1960 to the late Lawrence J. and Rosa Marie Parsons (nee Howard). He was preceded in death by his brothers, Larry J....

James J Mckibben

James J Mckibben

Jul 10, 2020

James J. Mckibben May 19th 1968 – July 10th,2020James J Mckibben, age 52, of Kettering, Ohio, passed away Friday July 10th, 2020. James was a distinguished technician for Waibel Energy Systems in the HVAC industry during his working career. He was a very caring husband and a true family man to his children. He loved spending time with them, he...

Bernice Starr

Bernice Starr

Jul 10, 2020

Bernice Starr, age 69 of Dayton, transitioned peacefully on Friday, July 10, 2020 at Miami Valley Hospital after a brief illness. She was born December 14, 1950 in Columbus, Georgia, into the family of the late Jimmy and Marion Starr. Bernice graduated from Dunbar High School in 1969 and accepted Christ early in life. She was a current and faithful...

Aden Reigns Alexander

Aden Reigns Alexander

Jul 10, 2020

Aden Reigns Alexander, age 18 of Dayton, went on his journey Friday, July 10, 2020. He was born April 7, 2002 in Dayton, Ohio the son of John Alexander and the late Maria Allecer.Aden is survived by his father John Alexander; step-mother, Misty Stamper-Alexander; fiance, Nakya Miller; four brothers, John Mitchell Alexander Jr., Curtis James Lee (Baylin) Plummer, Royal John...

Dr. Curt Lowary

Dr. Curt Lowary

Jul 10, 2020

Richard Curt Lowary OD, age 85, of Centerville passed away Friday, July 10, 2020 at Hospice of Dayton. He was born in Springfield, Ohio on January 25, 1935, the son of the late Richard and Martha Lowary.He was a graduate of Columbus North High School. He continued his studies and went on to graduate from the College of Optometry at...

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