Obituaries
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...
Karen Wallace
May 15, 2025
Karen Wallace, beloved wife, mother, Nonnie and friend, departed from this world on May 15, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of peace, love and laughter. Born on August 6, 1947, Karen’s life was a testament to kindness and wisdom, touching everyone who was fortunate enough to know her. As a hairdresser she transformed appearances and gifted her clients with a...
Richard C. Hanson II
May 15, 2025
Richard “Rick” C. Hanson, II, 71, of Eaton, OH passed away on Thursday, May 15, 2025. Richard was born September 13, 1953 in Muncie, IN, the son of the late Richard C. and Fannie M. (Holt) Hanson.
Richard is survived by his loving wife, Salvacion “Sahlee” Hanson, who he married in Muncie, IN on May 14, 2011.
Richard enlisted in the United...
Jewell Lyons
May 15, 2025
Jewell Dean Lyons, age 95 of Dayton, passed away Thursday, May 15, 2025. She was born October 9, 1929 in Irvine, Kentucky the daughter of the late Eli and Zella Worrell. Jewell graduated from Estill County High School. She was a member of Far Hills Baptist Church for many years. She worked for General Motors and, more recently, at Macy's...
Peggy Lou Clark
May 15, 2025
Peggy Lou Clark, age 88 of Dayton, Ohio passed away May 15, 2025. She was born December 8, 1936 in Dayton, Ohio daughter of the late George and Bess Buck.
Peggy was a loving and devoted spouse, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. She had a passion for cats and was known to her grandchildren as the "grandma with...
Charles Scott Fenstermaker
May 15, 2025
Charles Scott “Chuck” Fenstermaker, 93, of New Carlisle, OH, passed away May 15, 2025, in Tipp City, Ohio.
He was born February 6, 1932, in Warren, OH, the son of the late Harry Clifford Fenstermaker and Eleanor Josephine (Kreitler) Fenstermaker.
Chuck grew up in Lordstown, OH, and graduated from Lordstown High School, Class of 1950. In August, 1954, he graduated from The...
Gregory E. McNair II
May 14, 2025
“And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away.”— Revelation 21:4 (KJV)
Gregory Edward McNair II was born on February 4th, 1980 to Gregory and Jackland McNair. From the very beginning, he was a fighter....
Randy Alan Weidle
May 14, 2025
Randy Alan Weidle, age 68 of Bellbrook, passed away Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at Hospice of Dayton surrounded by his family. He was born August 2, 1956 in Dayton, Ohio, the son of Nevin and Lois Weidle.
Randy worked in various positions over the years with Kettering City Schools, Beavercreek City Schools, Serco, and Penske, and most recently, Prolift Industry, where...
Janet K. Stanton
May 14, 2025
Stanton (Hedges), Janet Kay, age 74 of Kettering went home to our Heavenly Father on Wednesday, May 14, 2025. She was preceded in death by her devoted parents, Laurel and Helen Hedges; sisters, Gayle (Bill) Spears, and Mary (Millard) Gibson.
She is survived by her daughter, Amy (Travis) McDaniel; sister, JoAnn (Jim) Cash; brother, Paul (Kitty) Hedges; 7 beautiful grandchildren, T.J....
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