Obituaries
Dreama C."Chrissy" Grooms
Jan 22, 2020
Dreama C. "Chrissy" Grooms, age 39, of Dayton, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, January 22, 2020. Chrissy was born on April 14, 1980 in Dayton, Ohio.Chrissy was preceded in death by her biological father, Steve StocksShe is survived by her loving husband, David Grooms; daughters, Starla and her husband, Nick Shepherd and Alyssa Grooms and her...
Joyce Ann Baker
Jan 22, 2020
Joyce Ann Baker, age 66, of Dayton, passed away on January 22, 2020. She was born September 16, 1953 in Dayton, Ohio to the late Robert and Hazel (Hanauer) Habel. Joyce grew up in the Walnut Hills area of Dayton, attended Lincoln Elementary School and graduated from Belmont High School. During this time Joyce and her friends hung out in...
David Lee Pietrzak
Jan 22, 2020
David Lee Pietrzak, age 64 of West Milton, went home to be with the Lord on January 22, 2020. He was born December 26, 1955 in Dayton, Ohio to the late Peter and Doris Joanne Pietrzak. In addition to his parents, David was preceded in death by his son, David Lee Pietrzak Jr.; daughter, Lynda Joanne Pietrzak; brothers: Mike, Jim...
Harry W. Underwood
Jan 22, 2020
Harry William Underwood, age 79 of Dayton, Ohio, passed away Wednesday, January 22, 2020. On June 14, 1940, Donald and Louise Underwood gave birth the a little boy in Dayton, Ohio. Little did they know he would grow up to touch so many lives as a local hero and a first responder. Harry proudly volunteered as a Deputy Sheriff and...
Emi Ann Wheeler
Jan 22, 2020
Emi Ann Wheeler, age 32 of Centerville, passed away January 22, 2020 at her home. She was born October 7, 1987 at Yokota Air Force Base in Japan to her father, David Wheeler and her late mother, Ann Fukuyama. In addition to her mother, Emi was preceded in death by her maternal grandfather, Robert Fukuyama. She is survived by her...
Lanny Lee Cooper Sr.
Jan 22, 2020
Lanny Lee Cooper Sr., age 76, of Kettering, Ohio passed away surrounded by his family January22, 2020. He was born March 14, 1943 in Greenville, Ohio to the late Vernon Cooper and Betty Huffman.Lanny was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend. He retired from General Motors after 33 years of employment. He enjoyed golfing with family...
James R. Thompson
Jan 22, 2020
James R. Thompson, age 85, of Oakwood, passed away Wednesday, January 22, 2020 at Miami Valley Hospital. He was born August 8, 1934 in Beaver, Ohio, the son of the late Benjamin and Bertha Thompson.Jim grew up in Beaver, Ohio, and moved at a young age to Fairborn, where he graduated high school in 1952. He earned his Bachelor's Degree...
Cassidy Holliman
Jan 22, 2020
James "Cassidy" Holliman, age 47 of Dayton, Ohio passed away Wednesday, January 22, 2020 in the presence of his daughter Jessica and his cousin Chris. He was born July 8, 1972 in Dayton, Ohio to the late Jim and Linda Holliman.Cassidy was a 1990 graduate of Butler High School. He served in the U.S. Army during Desert Storm and was...
Pamelia M. Mccowan
Jan 21, 2020
Some people just seem to have an amazing way with animals...that would have been Pamela May Upchurch McCowan. Besides her loveof nature and curiosity of birds, Pam had a true and faithful animal friend-Pokie, her Chihuahua of 18 years! Pokie was a most unusualdog, never leaving Pam's side, nor thrilled about anyone getting close to her. When Pam grew ill,...
Earl Thomas Newell
Jan 21, 2020
NEWELL, Earl Thomas 79, of Huber Heights passed away Tuesday, January 21, 2020. Earl was born on March 24, 1940 to Albert and Jean (Craig) Newell who precede him in death.Earl leaves to cherish his memory his beloved wife of 54 years, Brenda (Pfarr), five children,Greg (Erica) Newell, Vince Newell, Benjamin (Shana) Newell, Wayne (Teresa) Newell, Christina (Chad) Miller. Also...
Gary L. Tremaine
Jan 21, 2020
Founder of Tremaine's Volvo (1965), a Father to Gary Todd and Amy Sue, who gave everything of himself, material and physically, to provide safety and well being of his two children, against law and social norm, Gary was an honest and savvy businessman with exceptional talent. He gained numerous customers and friends over the years. In 2008, Gary Todd took...
Dana R. Swisher
Jan 21, 2020
Dana R. Swisher, age 60, of Union Ohio passed away January 21, 2020. He was born July 28, 1959 in Clearfield, PA to the late Ronald and Helen Swisher.Dana was currently employed at Techmetals in Dayton, Ohio. Dana was a dedicated and respected employee of the company for close to thirty nine years, where he also met his beloved wife...
Dorothy E. Dobran
Jan 21, 2020
Dorothy E. "Honey" Dobran passed away peacefully 1-21-20 at the age of 92. She lived in Canfield and was preceded in death by her parents Stephen Sipus and Mary Hans Sipus, her husband Joseph Dobran, her son John J. Dobran Sr., and her sister and long time companion Elizabeth Sipus. She leaves behind her daughter in law Charlene S. Dobran,...
Annette Berry
Jan 20, 2020
Annette Berry, age 84, of Xenia, Ohio passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on January 20,2020. She was born March 31, 1935 in Newport, Kentucky to the late Harlan and Ruth McIntosh. Annette was a loving wife, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend. She enjoyed spending time at the senior citizen center in Xenia, Ohio and traveling with...
Joseph W. Kobus Jr.
Jan 20, 2020
Joseph W. Kobus Jr., "Joe Joe,", age 53 of Dayton, passed away Monday, January 20, 2020. He was born August 9, 1966 in Dayton, Ohio, the son of Joseph Kobus and Shirley Ritter.He is preceded in death by his mother, Shirley J. Kobus; grandparents, Martha and Joseph Kobus, Homer Ritter and Thelma (Raymond) Muchmore; and uncle, Mike Ritter.Joe Joe is...
Jack V. Ewry
Jan 20, 2020
Jack V. Ewry, age 90, of Kettering, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, January 20, 2020. Jack was born on August 29, 1929 in Kettering, Ohio to the late John W. & Mary Alice Ewry. He was preceded in death by his wife, Sadie L. Ewry and son, Daniel C. Ewry. Jack is survived by his wife...
Susan Diana Scholl
Jan 19, 2020
Susan Diana Scholl, age 71, of Dayton, passed away on January 19, 2020. Diana was born on July 24, 1948 in Columbus, OH. She was the daughter of Robert and Minnie Belle (Echstenkamper) Baer.Diana was a devoted wife and mother. She took much joy in caring for her family and home. In her spare time, Diana was a collector of...
Connie Grollmus
Jan 19, 2020
Connie Sue Grollmus, Age 69 of Vandalia, Ohio passed away on January 19, 2020 following a lengthy illness. She was born in Bellefontaine, Ohio on March 10,1950 to the late Lloyd Davis and Betty Wilcoxon. She was a graduate of Bellefontaine High School and obtained a bachelor degree in nursing working at several local hospitals. She was loved by her...
Wanda Janet Fee
Jan 19, 2020
Wanda Janet Moore Fee, born to John and Kathleen Moore June 25, 1934 in Meadowview, VA, peacefully went home to be with the Lord surrounded by her loving family on Sunday, January 19, 2020.She went to William King High School in Abbington, VA where she excelled in sports and became the Captain of the basketball team. Jan went to college...
Daphne "Renée" Davis
Jan 19, 2020
Daphne "Renée" Davis, age 69, went home to be with the Lord on January 19, 2020 at Stone Springs of Vandalia. She was born on April 3, 1950 in Dayton, Ohio to the late Moses Elvin Davis and Bessie Louise Jackson. A native Daytonian, she lived in New York City for over 30 years. Renée was a member of All...
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