Obituaries

Louise E Cooper

Louise E Cooper

Oct 5, 2018

Louise E. Cooper, age 70 of Dayton, passed away Friday, October 5, 2018 at Hospice of Dayton. She was born January 21, 1948 in Dayton, Ohio the daughter of John and Jean Toms.She is preceded in death by her parents; sons, Shane Cooper and John Scott Cooper; daughters, Cynthia Cooper and Mary Cooper; brothers, Scotty Toms and Joey Nathan Toms.Louise...

Beverly Ann Wilson

Beverly Ann Wilson

Oct 5, 2018

Beverly Ann Wilson, 72, of Dayton, passed away surrounded by loved ones on October 5, 2018 in Kettering. She was born on June 28, 1946 to William and Bertha (Horvath) Brock in Dayton, OH. Beverly worked as a Travel Agent for 20 years and retired from Behr. Beverly is survived by her loving Son, Dean M. Wilson; Grandchildren, Dean Wilson,...

Sharon L. Sowards

Sharon L. Sowards

Oct 4, 2018

Sharon Leanne Sowards, age 79 of Fairborn, passed away Thursday, October 4, 2018 at Kettering Medical Center. She was born August 26, 1939 in Dayton, Ohio, the daughter of the late John and Florence Gallagher.Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Charles E. Sowards; grandson, James W. Foust; great granddaughter, Jacqueline Rose Carter; sister, Jean...

Shirley A. Owens

Shirley A. Owens

Oct 4, 2018

Shirley Owens, 63, gained her wings on October 4, 2018. She peacefully joined her beloved husband of 47 years, Richard C. Owens, Jr., who was waiting with open arms in Heaven. In addition to her husband, Shirley was preceded in death by her parents, Alonzo and Mary Smith; brother, Harry Smith; and sisters: Jean Charlton and Violet Smith. She leaves...

Gerald R. Spinks

Gerald R. Spinks

Oct 4, 2018

Spinks, Gerald R. "Jerry" age 92, peacefully went home to be with his Lord on October 4, 2018 at 4:38 PM at the Dayton Veteran's Administration Hospice. He was born July 9, 1926 in Blanchester, Ohio, the son of the late Hartman and Evelyn (Garrison) Spinks. He was a World War II veteran of the US Navy, participating in the...

Richard Lee Wendling

Richard Lee Wendling

Oct 4, 2018

Richard Lee Wendling, age 57 of Dayton, passed away Thursday, October 4, 2018. He was born November 8, 1960 in Dayton, Ohio the son of George and Martha Wendling. Ricky was employed as a dental technician for over 30 years. He is preceded in death by his father, George Wendling. Ricky will be missed by his loving mother, Martha; siblings,...

Gail S. Bogan

Gail S. Bogan

Oct 4, 2018

Gail S. Bogan, age 70 of Dayton, passed away Thursday, October 4, 2018 at Hospice of Dayton. He was born August 13, 1948 in , Dayton, Ohio to the late Fred and Josephine Bogan.Gail retired from General Electric after 44 years. He enjoyed building things out of plastic and assembling and rebuilding clocks. In addition to his parents, Gail was...

Lashonda Sharreice Childs

Lashonda Sharreice Childs

Oct 3, 2018

Lashonda Sharreice Childs, age 17, of Dayton OH, passed away on Wednesday, October 3, 2018. She was born in Dayton, Ohio on October 5, 2000.Lashonda is survived by her mother, Nina Childs (James Brandon); father, Joseph Childs; brothers, Jaylon Childs and Joseph Childs Jr.; sister, Melissa Childs; grandmothers, Ruthie Childs and Charlene Thomas; beloved German shepherd, Cannonball; several aunts, uncles,...

David J Clingman

David J Clingman

Oct 3, 2018

David J Clingman, age 62 of Beavercreek, passed away Wednesday, October 3, 2018 at Soin Medical Center. He was born April 30, 1956 in Dayton, Ohio the son of Raymond and Phyllis Clingman.He is preceded in death by his parents.David was a veteran of the US Air Force. He loved music and fast motorcycles.David is survived by his sister, Connie...

Mona Yvonne Socrates

Mona Yvonne Socrates

Oct 3, 2018

Socrates, Mona Yvonne, of Dayton, born September 14th, 1928, passed away October 3rd, 2018, at age 90.Mona had a long and interesting life. Born a Dutch citizen in Indonesia (formerly the Dutch East Indies), she and the family fled the country when the government nationalized all foreign-owned enterprises. Mona, her husband, Ed, and their three children under age 4, obtained...

Anthony D. Gilpin "Tony"

Anthony D. Gilpin "Tony"

Oct 3, 2018

Anthony D. Gilpin, "Tony," age 67 of Cambridge City, IN passed away Wednesday, October 3, 2018 at LifeCare Hospitals of Dayton. He was born March 19, 1951 in Liberty, Kentucky, the son of the late Chester and Mildred Gilpin.Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by his brother, Michael B. Gilpin; maternal and paternal grandparents; and father-in-law, Ernest...

Ronald E. Shelton

Ronald E. Shelton

Oct 3, 2018

Ronald Edward Shelton (85) went to be with the Lord on October 3, 2018.Ron was married to Ann (nee Humphreys) for almost 66 years. Into this union was born Sue Angela (who died as an infant), and one last and beautiful, intelligent daughter Sonya Veta (husband Lou).He is survived by his cherished wife Ann, and beloved granddaughters Ashley Worsowicz (husband...

Patricia M. Schulte

Patricia M. Schulte

Oct 3, 2018

Patricia M. "Pat" Schulte, age 88 of Beavercreek, OH passed away peacefully Wednesday, October 3, 2018. She was born November 6, 1929 in Newark, New Jersey to Robert and Margaret (Eckert) Middleton. Pat married Lowell Schulte on April 22, 1950 in Dayton, OH.Pat graduated from Wilbur Wright High School in 1947, and worked as an accounting clerk for William I....

Eleanor Irene Wheeler

Eleanor Irene Wheeler

Oct 3, 2018

Eleanor Irene Wheeler, age 74 of Dayton, passed away October 3, 2018. She was born April 19, 1944 to the late Stanley and Naomi Williams. In addition to her parents, Eleanor was preceded in death by two husbands: George F. Watson, Jr., and Mogan Lee Wheeler; son, Kenny Watson; and grandchildren: Anastasia and Nicholas.Eleanor is survived by her children: Christine...

Edward Mays, Jr.

Edward Mays, Jr.

Oct 3, 2018

Edward Mays, Jr., age 75, passed away Wednesday, October 3, 2018 at the University of Kentucky Medical Center in Lexington, KY. He was born April 29, 1943 in Elliott County, KY to the late Elsie (Winkleman) and Edd Mays, Sr. Ed proudly served his country during the Vietnam War as a US Army Sergeant where he was stationed in Germany....

Mary Merta

Mary Merta

Oct 3, 2018

Mary Merta, age 101 of Dayton, passed away Wednesday, October 3, 2018. She was born August 1, 1917 in South Fork, Pennsylvania.She is preceded in death by her husband, Anthony Merta; as well as several siblings.Mary is survived by her children, Anthony A. Merta, Lyle Merta, Christine Merta; grandchildren, Edward Merta, Susan (Ted) Spangler, Joyce (Dave) Ring; as well as...

George W. Ivie

George W. Ivie

Oct 3, 2018

George W. Ivie "Grandpa", 93, of Miami Twp. passed away Wednesday, October 3, 2018.He was born October 1, 1925 in Dayton, Ohio to the late Carson Reid and Francis Elizabeth (Keyt) Ivie.George graduated from Roosevelt High School and then went on to serve his country in the US Navy during WWII. After his service he graduated from the University of...

Nancy "Louise" Masiongale

Nancy "Louise" Masiongale

Oct 3, 2018

Nancy Louise Byrd Masiongale, age 80, of New Carlisle, passed away peacefully on October 3, 2018. Louise was born in Pickett County, TN to the late James Allen and Fannie Ammonett Pearl Byrd. She married J.T. Masiongale on May 29, 1954. The two shared many happy years together. Louise was a long time member of Medway Baptist Church. In her...

Cheryl Lynn Coker

Cheryl Lynn Coker

Oct 2, 2018

Cheryl Lynn (Carroll) Coker, age 46 of Riverside, Ohio passed away on Tuesday, October 2, 2018. She was born April 24, 1972 in Dayton, Ohio to Edward and Mary (Overman) Carroll.Cheryl is survived by her husband, William Coker (Bill) Jr.; two daughters, Marisa and Mikala Coker, her mother, Mary Carroll; a granddaughter, Kaylen; two brothers, Chuck (Barb) Carroll and John...

Logan Jeffrey Fondaw

Logan Jeffrey Fondaw

Oct 2, 2018

Logan Jeffrey "Logi Bear" Fondaw, 1, of Miamisburg, passed away unexpectedly on October 2, 2018. He was born on April 20, 2017 to Justin and Lauren (Hogsten) Fondaw in Miamisburg, OH. Logi Bear loved his family, dog dogs, eating, being outside, and wrestling with his big brother. He was never without his smile. He is survived by his loving Parents,...

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