Obituaries
John J. Delaberta III
Feb 18, 2026
John J. Delaberta III, age 55 of Riverside, Ohio went to be with the Lord on February 18, 2026. He was born June 10, 1970 in Dayton, Ohio. Son of the late John Delaberta Jr. and Carol (Croghan) Harowski.
Alongside his beloved wife, he embraced life as an adventure. Together they shared countless vacations, always ready for the next destination or...
Donald Ray Jenkins, Jr.
Feb 18, 2026
Donald Ray Jenkins Jr., age 62, of Dayton, Ohio, passed away due to natural causes on February 18, 2026. Born March 27, 1963, right here in Dayton, Ohio.
Don is survived by his children: daughter Nicole Franklin— her husband Kaylor—daughter Tiffany McIntosh and her husband Matthew, and son Brad Jenkins with his wife Bethany. Grandbabies: Doniven McIntosh, Dominik McIntosh, Isaiah Jenkins,...
Scott Ray "Scotty" Williamson
Feb 18, 2026
Scott Williamson, age 75, of the Dayton area, passed away peacefully on February 18, 2026, after a prolonged illness.
Scott was born to James W. and Ruth L. Williamson and raised in Dayton, where he remained his entire life. He was preceded in death by his parents; his sister, Sandra “Sandy” Lamar; and his longtime companion, Kathy Richardson.
Scott met Kathy in...
Sue Ellen Hannan
Feb 18, 2026
Sue Ellen Hannan, age 82 of Centerville, passed away on February 18, 2026. Born on October 3, 1943, in Auburn, New York, to Arthur F. Johnson and Mary Elizabeth (Byrnes) Johnson. Sue lived a life dedicated to faith, family, and friends.
Raised in Skaneateles, her beloved hometown in the Finger Lakes region of New York, Sue excelled in athletics during her...
Florence Bess Harner
Feb 18, 2026
Florence Bess Harner, affectionately known as Flo, passed away peacefully on February 18, 2026, in Xenia, Ohio, at the age of 90. Born on October 24, 1935, in Midkiff, West Virginia, she graced this world with her vibrant spirit and loving heart for nearly a century, leaving behind a legacy that will forever resonate within the hearts of her family,...
Marilyn E. Freeman
Feb 18, 2026
Marilyn Eloise Freeman, age 78, of Trotwood, passed away February 18, 2026. She was born June 4, 1947 in Springfield, Ohio to the late Albert and Hazel Lance. In addition to her parents, Marilyn was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Freeman; and grandson, Renier Walker.
Marilyn is survived by her children: Robert Wilson, Lia May and Jamie Hairston (Steven);...
Francis L. Brown
Feb 18, 2026
Francis L. Brown, passed away on February 18, 2026, at the age of 93, in Kettering, Ohio. Born on May 14, 1932, in Beavercreek, Ohio, Francis lived a life rich in faith, service, and family.
A proud graduate of Beavercreek High School, Class of 1951, Francis worked diligently throughout his career, working as an Assemblyman at NCR and later applying his...
Randall R. Binder
Feb 18, 2026
Randall Ray Binder, affectionately known as Randy, passed away peacefully on February 18, 2026, at the age of 67. Born on March 24, 1958, in Artesia, California, Randy led a life filled with love, laughter, and a deep passion for those he cherished.
Randy was a dedicated tool maker, retiring from Invotech Engineering after many years of service. His commitment to...
Janet Blair Pickering
Feb 17, 2026
Janet Blair Pickering, aged 89, of Fairborn, Ohio, passed away on February 17, 2026. Born on April 17, 1936, in Chicago, Illinois, she lived a life that was as vibrant and determined as her feisty spirit, but all the while having the loving, caring side.
Janet had a rewarding career as an Office Manager, where she offered her talents to various...
Ruby F. Clark
Feb 17, 2026
Ruby Faye Clark, age 88 of Riverside, Ohio passed away with her family by her side on February 17, 2026. She was born April 11, 1937 in Fishtrap, Kentucky. The daughter of the late Anthony and Bessie (Justice) Coleman.
Ruby was a loving and devoted wife, mother, sister, aunt, and friend. She enjoyed traveling, going camping, and fishing with her family...
Judith Ann Smith
Feb 17, 2026
Judith Ann "Judy" Smith, age 81, of Dayton, passed away peacefully on February 17, 2026. Judy was born in Dayton, Ohio on July 7, 1944 to the late Roy and Hazel Bowles.
Judy was preceded in death by parents; love of her life, Walter Smith; son, Jeffery Smith; as well as her brother, Roy H. Bowles.
She is survived by sister, Nancy...
Digay Lynnette Buchanan
Feb 17, 2026
Digay Lynnette Buchanan was born on January 7, 1961, to Chester Buchanan and Ruth Darden in Dayton, Ohio. She peacefully went to rest on Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at Hospice of Dayton.
Digay graduated from Dunbar High School in Dayton, Ohio. She worked as a manager at Mom’s Car Wash, where she mentored and managed young men transitioning from the prison...
Ashley Miller
Feb 17, 2026
Ashley Anne Miller, age 37, passed away peacefully on February 17, 2026, at Hospice. Born on September 16, 1988, to Carla Kiefer and John Robert Lewis. Ashley was preceded in death by her beloved mother and father, as well as her maternal and paternal grandparents and great grandparents.
Ashley’s greatest joy and proudest accomplishment in life were her children, Presley Miller...
Kathy Srode
Feb 17, 2026
Kathy Srode, passed away on February 17, 2026, at the age of 65. Born on January 7, 1961, in Dayton, Ohio, she lived a life filled with laughter, love, and a generous spirit that touched all who had the privilege to know her.
Kathy was known for her witty humor and an ornery personality that brought joy to her family and...
James Thomas "Tom" Cope
Feb 17, 2026
James Thomas "Tom" Cope, a dedicated retired Lieutenant Police Officer, passed away peacefully on February 17, 2026, in his birthplace of Dayton, Ohio. Born on June 20, 1951, Tom devoted a significant portion of his life to public service, proudly serving as a police officer in Denville, New Jersey from 1984 to 2000. He was deeply passionate about his career,...
Marion Privett
Feb 17, 2026
Marion Privett, born on June 22, 1949, in Australia, passed away peacefully on February 17, 2026, in Dayton, Ohio. She was a devoted mother, a cherished friend, and a well-respected member of her community.
Throughout her life, Marion exemplified a spirit of service and dedication, as evidenced by her extensive volunteer work with the Veteran Museum Foundation in Germantown, Ohio. Her...
Megan Virginia Stuart
Feb 16, 2026
Megan Virginia (Miller) Stuart passed away on February 16, 2026 at the age of 45. She was born in Xenia, Ohio on February 19, 1980 to Frances and Thomas Miller.
She is preceded in death by her mother, Frances Avery (Babcock) Miller, her aunt, Debra (Miller) Chamberlain, and her uncle, Thomas Babcock.
Megan is survived by her husband, William “Bill” Stuart, her...
Janson E. Milnickel
Feb 16, 2026
Janson "Emily" Earl Milnickel, age 45, of Riverside, Ohio passed away at home, on February 16, 2026.
Janson was born on October 6, 1980, in Dayton, Ohio and graduated from Stebbins High School in 1999.
He was preceded in death by his father, Rick Milnickel; mother, Michele "Mikki" Dent; and brother, Bobby Milnickel.
Janson leaves behind many to cherish his memory including wife,...
Shawna L. Wickline
Feb 16, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Shawna L. Wickline, age 40, of Dayton, Ohio. Shawna departed this world on Monday, February 16, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family. Born on March 26, 1985, to Tammy Maus (nee Amos), and lovingly raised by both Tammy Maus and Jody Maus, Shawna’s spirit and zest for...
Steven Paul Barlage
Feb 16, 2026
Steven Paul Barlage, fondly known to all as "Steve," passed away peacefully on February 16, 2026, surrounded by his beloved family in his hometown of Dayton, Ohio. Born on Christmas Day in 1957, he graced the world with his presence, leaving an indelible mark on all who had the privilege of knowing him.
Steve dedicated 43 years of his life to...
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