Obituaries

William J. Poore

William J. Poore

Dec 14, 2019

William J. Poore, age 60 of Dayton, OH passed away on Saturday, December 14, 2019. He was born December 28, 1958 in Dayton, Ohio to William and Evelyn (Arnett) Poore.Bill graduated from Belmont High School and worked as a painter for Dalton's Painting in Dayton for 25 years. He loved anything outdoors, especially camping and fishing. Bill loved to cook...

June Ruiz

June Ruiz

Dec 14, 2019

June Ruiz, age 83, of St. Leonard Franciscan Living Community in Centerville, passed away peacefully, surrounded by loved ones on Saturday, December 14, 2019. She was born November 1, 1936 in Rice, Texas to the late Robert E. and Lois (Chenault) Forrester. She grew up on a farm in Prairie Hill, Texas and graduated from Coolidge High School. June attended...

Joseph E. Jacaruso "Joey"

Joseph E. Jacaruso "Joey"

Dec 13, 2019

Joseph E. Jacaruso, "Joey," age 38 of Dayton, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, December 13, 2019. He was born October 14, 1981 in Dayton, Ohio.He is preceded in death by his aunt, Sandra Reed-Downs.Joey is survived by his son, Dominick Jacaruso; mother, Pamela Voelkl; grandparents, James and Cora Reed Sr.; uncles, James (Karen) Reed Jr., Daniel Downs Sr.; cousins, Alex...

Kathy L. Stapleton

Kathy L. Stapleton

Dec 13, 2019

Kathy Lynn Stapleton, age 68, of Centerville, Ohio (formerly of Olive Hill, Kentucky) passed away peacefully surrounded by family on December 13, 2019. Kathy was loved by many and loved many in return. She enjoyed genealogy, gardening and all sorts of music.Kathy is preceded in death by her father, Allen King; her mother, Virginia Waugh Nolte; her brother, Joe King...

Clara H. Dickson

Clara H. Dickson

Dec 13, 2019

Clara H. Dickson, age 96, of Kettering, passed away Friday, December 13, 2019 at her home. She was born August 7, 1923 in Dayton, Ohio to the late John and Antoinette (Harmonsky) Paluck. Grew up on Notre Dame Avenue in Old North Dayton and attended Kiser High School. Clara loved her Lithuanian heritage. She worked at Leland Electric and retired...

Glenndola Anderson

Glenndola Anderson

Dec 13, 2019

Glenndola Anderson, age 74 of Tipp City, passed away December 13, 2019. She was born June 25, 1945 in Kingsport, TN to the late Minnis and Nora Honeycutt. Dola is survived by her husband of 25 years, Adrian Anderson; daughter, Donna Jergens; son, Terry (Arefeh) Jergens; grandchildren: Ethan Snodgrass, Cameron Sawyer, Jordan, Jesse, MacKenzie and Isabella Jergens; brother, Jack (Nancy)...

Ernestine "Tina" Hammermeister

Ernestine "Tina" Hammermeister

Dec 12, 2019

Ernestine "Tina" Hammermeister, age 92, of Beavercreek Ohio passed away peacefully surrounded by her family. She was born September 20, 1927 in Dayton Ohio to the late John and Elaine Gatuzilus. Tina was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. To know her was to love her and she was loved by all who knew her. Tina...

William J. Fortener

William J. Fortener

Dec 12, 2019

William "Bill" Joseph Fortener met his creator whom he loved with his whole heart on December 12, 2019. He was born August 22, 1932, the fifth of nine children born to the late F. Ray and Carrie Tettman Fortener. He was a graduate of Chaminade High School and the University of Dayton. Bill served in the United States Army during...

Alma B. (Gradtke) Whitaker

Alma B. (Gradtke) Whitaker

Dec 12, 2019

Alma B. (Gradtke) Whitaker, 88, of Miamisburg, passed away Thursday, December 12, 2019. She was born April 3, 1931 in Lithuania to the late Emil and Helene Gradtke. Alma was preceded in death by her son, Mark W. Whitaker. She is survived by her husband of 63 years, Bob Whitaker; daughter, Lily V. Peters and husband, Keith; son, Karl G....

Ellen Faye Marinelli

Ellen Faye Marinelli

Dec 11, 2019

Ellen Faye "Julie" Marinelli, age 89 of Dayton, went home to be with her Lord on Wednesday, December 11, 2019 at her residence. She was born September 22, 1930 in Imboden, VA the daughter of Charles and Nora Calton.She is preceded in death by her parents; sisters, Rene McClellan, Bunt Hurst, Joyce Penley, brothers, Ray Calton and Bud Calton. Julie...

Amber Nicole Kramer

Amber Nicole Kramer

Dec 11, 2019

Amber Nicole Kramer, age 37 of Xenia Ohio passed away December 11, 2019. She was born June 27, 1982 in Dayton Ohio to Jim Kramer and Virginia Smith.Amber was a loving mother, fiancé, grandmother, daughter, sister, and friend. She was a proud Bengal's fan. She loved spending her time with her family spending hours moon gazing. Her passion was dancing...

Vincent Renado Jacobucci

Vincent Renado Jacobucci

Dec 11, 2019

Vincent Renado Jacobucci (Jack) of Beavercreek passed away December 11, 2019 at the age of 90. He was born February 11, 1929 in Brooklyn, NY.He is preceded in death by his parents Albert and Maria Iacobucci; daughter, Gloria Jacobucci; grandchild, Vincent M. Wright and former wife, Mary Jacobucci. Jack is survived by his wife of 31 years Donna; son, David...

Jerry Mason

Jerry Mason

Dec 11, 2019

Jerry Mason, age 49 of Dayton, passed away December 11, 2019. He was born December 7, 1970 in Parsons, West Virginia. Jerry was preceded in death by his father, Doug Long; and a baby brother.Jerry is survived by his wife, Amanda Mason; daughters: Stella and Sara; mother, Bunny Long; brother, Eric (Christy) Mason; nephews: Tyler and Riley; niece, Keira; many...

Ethel Mae Kelly

Ethel Mae Kelly

Dec 11, 2019

Ethel Mae Kelly, age 63 of Fairborn, passed away Wednesday, December 11, 2019 at her residence. She was born September 6, 1956 in Duff, TN the daughter of Jennings and Oma Davis.She is preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Virgil Davis, Lenville Davis, James Davis, Clark Davis, Daniel Davis, Willard Davis, Billy Davis, Sonny Davis and Earl Davis; sisters,...

Joesph Anthony Wahlrab

Joesph Anthony Wahlrab

Dec 11, 2019

Joseph Anthony Wahlrab, age 77, of Dayton, Ohio passed away Wednesday, December 11, 2019 at Hospice of Dayton. He was born March 30, 1942 in Dayton, Ohio the son of the late Joseph and Helena (Hafner) Wahlrab.Joe retired from Dayton Reliable Tool and Dye Company where he was proud to work on the standard aluminum can "Pop Top". He loved...

Rolland Wayne Wagner

Rolland Wayne Wagner

Dec 11, 2019

Rolland W. Wagner, age 93 of Centerville, reunited with his wife, Martha on December 11, 2019. He was born on August 14, 1926 in Piqua, OH to the late Jasper and Marguerite (Kenworth) Wagner. In addition to his wife and parents, Rolland was preceded in death by his step-mother, Dorthea Wagner; brother, Daniel Wagner and daughter-in-law, Cynthia Wagner.He is survived...

Marjorie L. Evans

Marjorie L. Evans

Dec 11, 2019

Marjorie L. Evans, age 90, of Beavercreek Ohio, passed away peacefully December 11, 2019 surrounded by her family. She was born in West Liberty Kentucky to the late Raney and MaryJane Leach.Marjorie married the love of her life Steven C. Evans August 26, 1950. They shared a beautiful life together and had two children. She was a loving wife, mother,...

Peggy M. Orr

Peggy M. Orr

Dec 11, 2019

Peggy M. Orr, age 70, of West Carrollton passed away on Wednesday, December 11, 2019. She was born the daughter of George and Susie Abney on July 7, 1949 in Dayton.She is preceded in death by her parents, a brother Robert, and a sister Jeannie.Peggy is survived by her loving family, daughter Missy, grandsons Matt and Zach (Kristin), great grandsons...

Jack A. Lukacs

Jack A. Lukacs

Dec 11, 2019

Lukacs, Jack, Anthony age 63 of Beavercreek Ohio passed away peacefully at home on December 11th 2019. Born in 1956 to John and Marjorie Lukacs in Englewood Ohio, Jack stayed in the Dayton area his entire life, ultimately moving to Beavercreek with his family. After a 50 year working career, Jack retired in August of 2018. After a four year...

Eilene M. Nielsen

Eilene M. Nielsen

Dec 11, 2019

Eilene M. Nielsen, age 51 of Beavercreek, OH passed away on Wednesday, December 11, 2019 at Wright Patterson Air Force Base Medical Center after a fierce battle with breast cancer. She was born June 8, 1968 in Pontiac, Michigan to Joseph and Diane Zalac. Eilene married Scott Nielsen on October 19, 1991 in Arizona. Eilene went to high school in...

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