Obituaries
Josefina "Josie" Loftis
Jan 13, 2025
Josefina "Josie" Loftis, age 71 of Dayton, Ohio passed away with her family by her side on January 13, 2025. She was born December 25, 1953 in Pampanga, Philippines daughter of the late Marciano and Anastacia (Tayag) Briones Sr.
Josie was a devoted and loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. She enjoyed gardening, cooking, and watching her...
Regina "Gina" Vanderpool
Jan 13, 2025
Regina "Gina" Vanderpool, age 57 of McConnelsville, Ohio passed away unexpectedly on January 13, 2025. She was born February 26, 1967 in Dayton, Ohio daughter of the late Elmer Vanderpool and Patricia Hicks.
Gina was a loving mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. Her pride and joy was her family and she loved spending as much time with them as she...
Icarian Alexander Carty
Jan 13, 2025
Icarian Alexander Carty, age 20 of Centerville, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, January 13, 2025. He was born October 19, 2004 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Icarian graduated from Centerville High School, Class of 2023. He then furthered his education at both the University of Cincinnati and Sinclair Community College. Icarian was known for his exceptional sense of style, always presenting himself...
Cheryl Lynn Hagerman
Jan 13, 2025
Cheryl Lynn Hagerman passed away to be with the Lord Monday January 13th, 2025. Cheryl was born on December 10th, 1947, in Lima, Ohio. Cheryl was the foundation of love, faith, laughter, friendship, and warmth.
A proud devoted Christian, Cheryl would embrace anyone, care for and loved everyone she knew. Her spirit will forever live on through everyone that came into...
Ronald Gene Williams
Jan 13, 2025
Ronald Gene Williams, aged 70, passed away peacefully on January 13, 2025, at his home in New Carlisle, Ohio.
He was born on June 26, 1954, in Xenia, Ohio, to Arlie Williams and Christine Williams (Herald). Ronnie was retired from Time Warner Cable and had previously served in the United States Air Force. He enjoyed fishing, hiking, hunting, and working on...
Joseph "Joe" Browne
Jan 13, 2025
Joe grew up somewhere between rural and suburban Tennessee. The second of four children and the only son born to Joe and Dot, he grew up poor but had no idea until much later.
Young Joe could be found sleeping in the doghouse with the dogs after late-night coon hunting with his dad. He loved to read from an early age...
Stella J. Zaharako
Jan 13, 2025
Stella Jonson Zaharako of Centerville, passed away on Monday, January 13, 2025. She enjoyed a full life that was well-lived. She was a mother, grandmother, great grandmother, business woman, and friend. Born in Hamilton, Ohio on December 6, 1922, the first child of eight to Nicholas and Evangeline Jonson, Stella celebrated her 102nd birthday last month in one of her...
Mable "Jean" Stewart
Jan 13, 2025
Mable Jean Stewart (Oliver) was born to the late Willie J. Oliver and Girdie Lee Johnson-Dennis on August 2, 1937 in Atlanta, Georgia. She went home to be with the Lord on January 13, 2025.
Mable, also known as Jean, was baptized at the age of 7 years old and started singing in the church choir at 8 years old. She...
Kathleen Scott
Jan 13, 2025
Kathleen (Green) Scott, age 79, of Beavercreek, passed away peacefully to be with the Lord on Monday, January 13, 2025 surrounded by family at Hospice of Dayton. Kathleen was born in Cookeville, Tennessee to the late Daniel and Chalus Green. She retired from Hewitt Soap Company after more than 35 years of service and from Sam's Club. She was preceded...
Sharon Rae Schaeffer
Jan 13, 2025
Sharon Rae Schaeffer (Potts) of Riverside, Ohio, passed away peacefully on January 13, 2025 at her home surrounded by her family.
Sharon was born on July 2, 1941 in Fairborn, Ohio, the daughter of the late Raymond and Sarah Potts. In addition to her parents, Sharon was preceded in death by her sisters Shirley (Dwayne) Jones and her twin Karon (Mark)...
Margie Cripps
Jan 13, 2025
Delia Margaret “Margie” Cripps
Margie passed away peacefully on Monday morning, January 13, 2025, at the age of 91, during a short stay at Kingston of Miamisburg. She was a devoted and faithful Christian, as well as a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend.
Margie was born on December 9, 1933, in Temperance Hall, TN, to Lillie Mae (née Dale)...
Dale Sue Kennedy
Jan 13, 2025
Dale Sue Kennedy, born on November 23, 1953, in Dayton, Ohio, passed away peacefully at home on January 13, 2025. She was a remarkable individual whose presence enriched the lives of all who had the privilege know her.
For an impressive 38 years, Dale dedicated herself to working for Corrine Huber, forging a relationship that transcended the traditional employer-employee dynamic. The...
Norman Grant
Jan 13, 2025
Norman Grant, age 84, of Miami Township, Ohio passed away peacefully on January 13, 2025. He is preceded in death by his parents, Nola and Harvey Grant; his wife of 41 years, Carole; his daughter, Elizabeth Norton; his son, Michael; his brother, Jerry; brother-in-law, Elmer Stidham; and nephew, Eric Thome.
He is survived by his wife of 21 years, Debbie; her...
Patricia A. Jeter
Jan 12, 2025
Patricia A. Jeter, a beloved matriarch and diligent professional, peacefully departed this world on January 12, 2025, in Trotwood, Ohio. Born on February 27, 1933, in Springfield, Ohio, Patricia graced the lives of those around her with her loving and caring nature, embodying the very essence of compassion and familial devotion. She was preceded in death by her Beloved Husband...
David Anthony Merrelli
Jan 12, 2025
David Anthony Merrelli, age 79 of Beavercreek, passed away Sunday, January 12, 2025 at Hospice of Dayton. He was born May 10, 1945 in Wheeling, West Virginia, the son of the late Joseph and Elizabeth Merrelli.
Dave was raised in Tiltonsville, Ohio. He graduated from Wheeling College with a Bachelor's degree in Mathematics in 1967, and from The Ohio State University...
Stella Marcum
Jan 12, 2025
Stella Marcum, age 85 of Fairborn, passed away Sunday, January 12, 2025 at Dayspring of Miami Valley. She was born October 12, 1939 in San Marcos, Texas the daughter of the late Rev. Carlos and Carlotta Garcia.
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Stella Marcum, who left this world peacefully on. Stella was...
Donald "Jeff" Frye
Jan 11, 2025
Donald J. Frye, 73, of Dayton, passed away January 11, 2025, Donald was born in Dayton, Ohio on January 4, 1952.
Donald was preceded in death by his parents Howard and Jane Frye, and wife Sharon (Kinnett) Frye.
Donald graduated from Beavercreek High School in 1970. He was retired from the Library of Congress after 40 years. Donald was married 48 years...
Teresa Lynn Terry
Jan 11, 2025
Teresa Lynn Terry, a devoted mother, beloved grandmother, and cherished friend, was born on June 24, 1956, in Camp Pendleton, California. She departed this world on January 11, 2025, in Kettering, Ohio, leaving behind an enduring legacy of love and compassion.
Her journey through life was marked by her unwavering commitment to family, which she held as the cornerstone of her...
Roy Rudolph Denny Jr.
Jan 11, 2025
Roy Rudolph Denny Jr., a beloved husband, father, and grandfather, passed away peacefully January 11, 2025, at the age of 78. Born on February 4, 1946, in Dayton, Ohio, Roy was a man of few words but deep affection, embodying a loving spirit that resonated with all who knew him.
Roy was a graduate in 1965 of Trotwood Madison High School....
Thomas Edward Carroll
Jan 11, 2025
Thomas Edward Carroll, son of Gwindel and the late Shirley Carroll, passed away on January 11, 2025.
He was a loving son, brother, uncle and friend. He was preceded in death by his mother.
He leaves behind his father; sister Jill (Mark) Sims; nephew Derek (Lisa) Sims and his niece Erica (Aston) Jackson. He is also survived by many other family members,...
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