Obituaries
Alan Broze
May 18, 2025
Alan Broze, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and brother, passed away peacefully on May 18, 2025, surrounded by his loving family in Dayton, Ohio. Born on May 30, 1946, in Cleveland, Ohio, Alan led a life filled with laughter, love, and music.
Alan dedicated many years of his life to a successful career in construction, where his great sense of humor and...
Eloise Ginter
May 18, 2025
Eloise Ginter, a cherished homemaker and devoted mother, passed away peacefully on May 18, 2025, at the age of 88. Born on June 11, 1936, in Kenova, West Virginia, Eloise was a proud graduate of Ceredo Kenova High School, Class of 1952. She dedicated her life to nurturing her family, embodying the values of love, generosity, and thoughtfulness that defined...
Terry F. Combs
May 17, 2025
Terry F. Combs, "Papaw," age 59 of Kettering, passed away Saturday, May 17, 2025.
Terry was preceded in death by his parents, Carl and Beverly Combs, and his grandparents.
Terry is survived by his spouse, Karin Shanesy; five sons, Tyler (Shannon) Combs, Travis (Stacie) Combs, Ryan (Brittany) Combs, Timothy (Ashley) Combs, and James (Carmen) Combs; sister, Carla (Doug) Combs; grandchildren, Mia, Aiden,...
Ann M. Reak
May 17, 2025
Ann M. Reak, age 68, passed away May 17, 2025. She was born on September 2, 1956 in Cincinnati, OH to the late Dorothy and George McDonald.
Ann was a nurse for many years and enjoyed taking care of long term care patients and being a school nurse at Huber Heights City Schools. She was known for being a hard worker...
Nathan James Young
May 17, 2025
)Nathan James Young, born on June 15, 1999, in Xenia, Ohio, departed this life unexpectedly on May 17, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of unwavering love and joy that will be cherished by all who knew him. He was just 25 years old at the time of his passing in Dayton, Ohio.
Nathan's proudest accomplishment was his family. He loved fiercely,...
Marjorie "Marge" Bakosh
May 17, 2025
Marjorie "Marge" Bakosh, a beloved member of her family and community, passed away on May 17, 2025, in West Carrollton, Ohio. Born on May 16, 1936, in Barnesville, Ohio, Marge led a life characterized by her unwavering faith and love for music, particularly in her role as a long-time member of the West Carrollton Church of the Nazarene choir. Her...
Marion "Sandy" Wenclewicz
May 17, 2025
Marion "Sandy" Wenclewicz, age 81, of Beavercreek, passed away May 17, 2025. Sandy was born in Mt. Sterling, Kentucky on January 4, 1944 to the late Douglas and Elizabeth Orme.
Sandy was preceded in death by her parents.
She is survived by her husband of 64 years, Eddie Wenclewicz; son, Steve (Barb) Wenclewicz; daughter, Angie (Tom) Cooper; daughter, Debbie (Jim) Marshall; grandchildren,...
Craig Childs
May 17, 2025
Craig Michael Childs, 52 of Moraine, Ohio passed away peacefully in his sleep at home with his wife and daughter next to him, after battling a rare and aggressive leukemia for nine months.
Craig was born in Springfield Ohio to Patricia Smith and Philip Childs and was a graduate of Covington High School, where he enjoyed playing football.
He is survived by...
Stephen J. Hausfeld
May 17, 2025
Stephen John Hausfeld, age 76, passed away May 17, 2025. He was born in Dayton, OH on May 21, 1948.
Stephen graduated from Chaminade High School in 1967. He was a retired City of Dayton Firefighter. After his retirement, he worked for Oberer's and Ed Smith Flowers.
Stephen was a kind and generous person. He loved sports and enjoyed watching the Cincinnati...
Wanda "Fay" Underdown
May 17, 2025
“It’s 12 o’clock, do you know where your children are?”
That was the question she asked every time. And yes, she always called between 12-12:02am.
Wanda “Fay” Underdown, passed away on Saturday, May 17, 2025. Fay is survived by her son, Toby (Brenda) Underdown; her grandsons, Cameron Underdown and Bailey Underdown; her brother, Gene Davis; and her cherished dogs. She took care...
Hsiu-Mei Lucy Ripley
May 17, 2025
Hsiu-Mei (Lucy) Ripley, 85, passed away on Saturday, 17 May 2025. She was born on January 29,1940 in Elan, Taiwan to Lin Chen Cheng & Lin Li Hsiang. Lucy loved to sew and was a seamstress for over 40 years and loved to go to the casino and play lottery. She loved to go on cruises and was blessed to...
Pastor Michael LeRoy Brandenburg
May 16, 2025
Pastor Michael LeRoy Brandenburg, a fervent soldier of God and the U.S. Army, passed away peacefully on May 16, 2025, in Paducah, Kentucky, at the age of 77. He was born February 26, 1948, in Springfield, Ohio, to the late Walker and Bertha Brandenburg.
Michael dedicated his life to ministry for nearly 55 years, passionately serving as an evangelist for 43...
James M. "Jamie" Hyder
May 16, 2025
James M. "Jamie" Hyder, a beloved son, brother, uncle, and friend, passed away on May 16, 2025, in Fairborn, Ohio. Born in Dayton, Ohio, on August 5, 1966, Jamie was a vibrant spirit whose contagious laughter brought joy to everyone he met. He graduated from Wayne High School in 1984 and went on to attend Sinclair Community College, completing the...
Harry W. Branson
May 16, 2025
Harry Winfred Branson, 83, of Dayton, Ohio, passed away on May 16, 2025. He was born to Harry James Branson and Winifred Ilene (May) Branson on March 21,1942, in Holly, Michigan, a suburb of Detroit. He was preceded in death by his parents and his sister, Marilyn Faye (Branson) Miller.
Harry is survived by his wife, Sandra Jean (Rust) Branson; two...
Jacqueline Michelle Munger
May 16, 2025
Jacqueline Michelle Munger, born on March 31, 1967, in a world that would come to know her warmth and charm, passed away on May 16, 2025. Jacqueline was a devoted mother and wife, who poured her heart into everything she did, leaving an indelible mark on the lives of those who were fortunate enough to know her.
As a remarkable cook,...
Gregory Wilkins
May 16, 2025
Gregory “Greg” Wilkins, born on May 3, 1961, in Jellico, Tennessee, passed away unexpectedly on May 16, 2025, in Dayton, Ohio. His departure leaves a profound void in the hearts of those who loved him.
Greg was preceded in death by his mother, Elizabeth Wilkins, whose love and guidance shaped the man he became, and his wife, Lisa Wilkins, whose memory...
Elfrieda Crider
May 16, 2025
Elfrieda Crider, age 80, of Tipp City, passed away at home, with her family by her side, on May 16, 2025. She was born June 13, 1944 in Yugoslavia to the late Konrad and Katherine Ruppert. In addition to her parents, Elfrieda was preceded in death by her son, William Davis, Jr.; and brother, Konrad Ruppert, Jr.
Elfrieda is survived by...
Robert Wayne Hildebrand
May 16, 2025
Robert Wayne Hildebrand, affectionately known as Wayne, was born on March 6, 1943, in Urbana, Ohio. He passed away on May 16, 2025, in Dayton, Ohio, leaving behind a legacy characterized by compassion, determination, and a commitment to service.
Wayne dedicated many years of his life to his role as the maintenance man at the Federal building in downtown Dayton. His...
Phillip Edward Gard
May 16, 2025
Phillip Edward Gard, a devoted family man, passed away peacefully at home in Xenia, Ohio, on May 16, 2025, surrounded by his loved ones. Born on November 26, 1936, at home in Dayton, Ohio. Phillip was a lifelong resident of the area who worked for over 40 years at Thoma Body Shop in Dayton, Ohio.
Along with his beloved wife, Terry,...
Gay Miller
May 15, 2025
Gay Miller, age 84 of Springboro, passed away Thursday, May 15, 2025. She was surrounded by the love of her family and friends.
She was born January 17, 1941, in Chicago, Illinois the daughter of Gail Compton and Janice Compton Hicks. As a young girl she starred with her father on the TV show, The Pet Shop out of the Chicago...
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