Obituaries
Donna H. Harlow
Dec 30, 2018
Donna H. Harlow, age 74 of Beavercreek, OH passed away Sunday, December 30, 2018 at Hospice of Dayton. She was born March 1, 1944 in London, Kentucky to Edward and Helen (Black) Moore.Donna had a love of Elvis and his music, reading and puzzles. She enjoyed spending time with her friends doing activities at AHEPA. Donna loved her family dearly...
Mary Frances Clifford
Dec 29, 2018
Mary Frances Clifford, 74, of Centerville, passed away on December 29, 2018. She was born September 12, 1944 to Carl and Juanita (Heeg) Clifford in Springfield, OH. Mary graduated from Wright State with both a Bachelor's and Master's degree in English Literature. She worked as a Logistics Analyst for Wright-Patterson Air Force Base for over 30 years. Mary was an...
Gregory L. Kinsler
Dec 29, 2018
Gregory L. Kinsler, age 58 of Dayton, passed away December 29, 2018. He was born October 9, 1960 in Dayton, Ohio. Greg was preceded in death by his father, Millard Kinsler; brother, Paul Edward "Butch" Kinsler; and niece, Katie Kinsler. Greg is survived by his wife of nearly 41 years, Mendy Kinsler; mother, Irene Kinsler; children: Brutus, James Kinsler (Joy),...
Dale R. Jones
Dec 29, 2018
Dale Richard Jones, born June 15, 1932, passed away Saturday, December 29 at about 8:30 a.m. Dale is survived by his wife, Glenna, his 5 children, 12 grandchildren and 31 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Wilma, his parents, and his sister Charlene. Visitation will be at Bethany Church of Christ in Kettering from noon until...
Larry L. Peffly
Dec 29, 2018
Lawrence Lee Peffly, age 83 of Eaton, passed away Saturday, December 29, 2018 at Sycamore Hospital. He was born November 11, 1935 in Cincinnati, Ohio to the late Orlando Sr. and Ethel Peffly.In addition to his parents, Larry was preceded in death by his wife of 56 years, Patricia J. Peffly; step-son, Sandy Boyce and 11 siblings.Lawrence is survived by...
William Gibson
Dec 29, 2018
William Gibson "Bill", age 72 of Dayton, passed away peacefully at his home on December 29, 2018. He was born on April 15, 1946 in Letcher County, KY to the late Jasper and Nancy (Sexton) Gibson. In addition to his parents, Bill was preceded in death by his daughter, April Gibson; first wife, Patricia Gibson and several siblings.He is survived...
Betty L. Hayes
Dec 28, 2018
Betty L. Hayes age 83, of Miamisburg, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 28, 2018. Betty was preceded in death by her parents: Frank P. & Della L. (Hale) Hayes; brothers: Alva Denzel Hayes & Elden W. Hayes; and sisters: Ada P. Eberwein & Dorothy H. Hayes. She is survived by her brothers and sisters-in-law: Randall R. (Joy) Hayes &...
Charles Norman Staup
Dec 28, 2018
Charles Norman "Charlie" Staup, age 73, of Huber Heights, passed away suddenly on Friday, December 28, 2018. Charlie was born on April 16, 1945 in Beavercreek, Ohio to the late Norman and Myrtle Staup. He graduated from Beavercreek High School in 1963. After graduating, Charlie enlisted into the United States Navy. He faithfully and proudly served his country for 2...
Matowski Sizemore
Dec 28, 2018
Matowski "Bud" Sizemore, age 96 of Dayton, passed away surrounded by family on December 28, 2018. Bud was born on March 15, 1922 in Hazzard, KY. He proudly served in the United States Army during WWII in the anti-aircraft division. He was stationed in the Philippines during his service. After he returned home, he married the love of his life...
John J. Breitenstein
Dec 28, 2018
John Joseph Breitenstein, age 87 of Kettering, passed away Friday, December 28, 2018 at Oak Creek Terrace. He was born August 2, 1931 in Dayton, Ohio to the late Odilo and Grace Breitenstein.In addition to his parents, John was preceded in death by his wife of 63 years, Nancy L. Breitenstein; a son, John C. Breitenstein; a granddaughter, Stephanie A....
Barbara M. Diviak
Dec 28, 2018
Barbara M Diviak, age 91 of Beavercreek, OH , passed away Friday, December 28, 2018 at Heartland of Beavercreek. She was born January 21, 1927 in Garrett, Kentucky the daughter of Bradley and Elizabeth Francis.She is preceded in death by her parents, husband, Steven V. Diviak and numerous siblings. Barbara was an ordained minister with the Church of God. She...
Russell Lynn Harmon
Dec 28, 2018
Russell Lynn Harmon, age 72 of Dayton, passed away on December 28, 2018. He was born in Dayton, Ohio on December 24, 1946. Russell is survived by numerous loving family members and many dear friends. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him. Russell will be laid to rest at Woodland Cemetery, Dayton, Ohio in a private service.
David Robert Dodson
Dec 28, 2018
David Robert Dodson, age 71 of Xenia, passed away Friday, December 28, 2018 at his residence after a long struggle with emphysema and COPD . He was born November 13, 1947 in Dayton, Ohio the son of William and Vera Caudill.He is preceded in death by his parents, step-Sister, Diane Caudill, step-Brother, Ronald Caudill and in-laws, James and Alene Booth....
William L. Buirley, Sr.
Dec 28, 2018
BUIRLEY, William Lee Sr. age 88 of Centerville passed away December 27, 2018 while in the care of Hospice of Dayton. Bill was born October 28, 1930 in Sidney, OH to the late William J. and Marjorie (Brandt) Buirley. In addition to his parents, Bill is preceded in death by his step-mother, Amelia "Isabelle" Buirley; a brother, Thomas J. Buirley...
Darwin I. Peck "Pops"
Dec 28, 2018
Darwin Irving Peck, "Pops," age 84 of Dayton, passed away Friday, December 28, 2018. He was born September 8, 1934 in Chicago, Illinois, the son of the late George Peck and Ellen Walters.Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Goldie Peck; and daughter, Ellen Peck.Darwin is survived by his children, Linda Peck, James I. (Mavourneen)...
Cory A. Speakman
Dec 27, 2018
Cory Allen Speakman, age 42, of Kettering, Ohio passed away December 27, 2018 at his home. Cory was born October 26, 1976 in Louisiana, the son of Earl "Corky" and Rebecca "Becky" Speakman. He was a proud US Army veteran. Cory worked for Kettering Anesthesia Associates as a CRNA and previously at Kettering Medical Center in CTCU as a Registered...
Hazel E. Phibbs
Dec 27, 2018
Hazel E. Phibbs, loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother, great great grandmother, age 100, of Dayton, passed away December 27, 2018.Hazel was born June 12, 1918, in Bulls Gap, Tennessee, the daughter of the late Robert and Alice (Smith) Jenkins. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Dwight Phibbs, Sr., 2 sons, Harry E. Phibbs...
John "Buck" Huffman
Dec 27, 2018
Huffman, John "Buck", 59, of Beavercreek, Ohio, passed away December 27, 2018. He graduated from Beavercreek High School and worked in the automotive industry most of his life.He was born in West Union, Ohio to William Neil Huffman, Sr. and Maxine Lucille Parsons. John loved playing golf and the Cincinnati Bengals. He was preceded in death by his son, Matthew...
Brendan Matthew Whelley
Dec 27, 2018
Brendan Matthew Whelley (1977-2018), the best son in the whole wide world, died peacefully in his sleep on Dec. 27. He was just one month shy of his 42nd birthday. Brendan was the son of Judithann (Jude) Walsh Whelley and Thomas P. Whelley, II. His Godsister, Kate Hennesey (Carlos Tenorio), lives in Sedona, Arizona. He lived in Dayton with his...
Peggy Ann Boyd
Dec 27, 2018
Peggy Ann Boyd, age 71 of Riverside, passed away suddenly on December 27, 2018. Peggy was born in Richmond, KY to the late Manford and Elizabeth Horn on March 21, 1947. Peggy married the love of her life, John Boyd on August 10, 1968. The two shared many happy years together. In her free time, Peggy enjoyed gardening and reading....
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