Obituaries
Deborah Kay Neely
Jan 30, 2019
Deborah Kay Neely, age 53, was born April 25, 1956 in Dayton, Ohio. She passed away January 30, 2019. She graduated from West Carrollton High School, and lived in West Carrollton all her life. She was preceded in death by her dad, Hargis Neely. Deborah is survived by her mother, Wanda Neely and her 4 brothers, Rick Neely, Denny Neely,...
Joyce Ann Oktela
Jan 30, 2019
Joyce Ann Oktela, age 71 of Dayton, OH went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, January 30, 2019 at Miami Valley Hospital. She was born January 21, 1948 in Jacksonville, Florida to James and Audrey (Goring) Bonson. Ann was a professional dog groomer and loved all animals. She enjoyed crocheting, reading and talking about her family. Ann attended local...
Tura L. Chalfan
Jan 30, 2019
Tura Lynne Chalfan, age 62 of Dayton, passed away Wednesday, January 30, 2019. She was born December 22, 1956 in Dayton, Ohio, the daughter of the late Carrell and Juanita Sinift.Tura is survived by her children, Sean Estepp, Tamara (Stephen) Brown, Cheyenne Chalfan (Brian Flythe); grandchildren, Dakota and Taylor Estepp, Ashley McIntosh; great grandchildren, Arabelle, Braden, Brody, Alayna; sister, Tamara...
Hester A. Brown
Jan 30, 2019
Hester Anna Brown, age 94, of West Carrollton, went home to be with the Lord Wednesday, January 30, 2019. Hester was born March 6, 1924 in McKee, KY to the late Isam & Bessie (Powell) Smith. Hester was a beautician for 70 years. She owned & operated many shops around the Dayton area including Hester's Beauty Shop, in West Carrollton...
Margaret Hanner
Jan 30, 2019
Margaret Faye (Skaggs) Hanner age 91, passed away January 30, 2019 in Dayton, Ohio. Born at home May 9, 1927 in Ashland KY to the late Charles and Mallie Skaggs.She was preceded in death by husband, Jesse Hanner Sr, and brothers, Earl and Carl Gilliam, Jack Skaggs, sisters Doris Ellis and Betty Skaggs.She is survived by her sons, Carl, John...
Jimmie Lee Nickell
Jan 29, 2019
Jimmie Lee Nickell age 76, of Centerville, passed away January 29, 2019. Jimmie was born in Middletown, Ohio on April 7, 1942. He was the son of Arnold and Lena (Belcher) Nickell who have preceded Jimmie in death. He married Wilma June Harbour on June 2, 1962 in Paris, Kentucky.Jimmie attended Miamisburg High School. After school, Jimmie went to work...
Jerry E. Sharp
Jan 29, 2019
Jerry E. Sharp age 65, of Dayton, passed away unexpectedly on January 29th 2019 at MiamiValley Hospital.He was a 1971 Belmont High School graduate. He was a football player for the Belmont Bison,and received a full ride scholarship to Miami University for football.He was in the Air Force from 1973-1977. He was a restaurateur for most of his life.He spent...
William Davis Jr.
Jan 29, 2019
William "Larry" Davis Jr., age 49, of Dayton, went home to be with the Lord Tuesday, January 29, 2019. Larry enjoyed living life to the fullest. He felt most free when he was riding a motorcycle. Larry was preceded in death by his father, William Larry Davis Sr. and cousins, Robbie Arahood, Paul Arahood Jr. and David Couch. He is...
Cora L. Shelley
Jan 29, 2019
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Daniel Richard Haemmerle
Jan 28, 2019
Daniel Richard Haemmerle age 61, of Miamisburg, Ohio passed away January 28, 2019 at his Dayton Veteran Hospital. Daniel was born December 8, 1957 in Dayton, Ohio to the late, Richard Arthur and Betty Jean (Ferrell) Haemmerle. He is survived by sister, Vickie Snider; brother, Scott (Sheila Kay) Haemmerle; nephew, Brian (Tina) Snider; nieces, Corrie Haemmerle and Elissa Haemmerle.Memorial contribution...
M. Elaine (Bettinger) Mason
Jan 28, 2019
M. Elaine Mason (nee Bettinger), beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great grandmother, age 90, of Riverside, passed away January 28, 2019, at her home surrounded by her sons and daughter. She was born January 14, 1929 in Dayton, Ohio to the late Raymond and Mary Catherine Bettinger. She was a member of St. Helen Catholic Church. Elaine was strong willed and...
Mary Ellen Wilder
Jan 28, 2019
Mary Ellen Wilder, age 75 of Dayton, passed away January 28, 2019. She was born on April 6, 1943 in Dayton to the late John Stalman and Georgia (Applegate) Mathews. In addition to her parents, Mary Ellen was preceded in death by her step-father, Arthur Mid "Eddie" Mathews; grandson, Max Barlow and niece, Tina Lyon.She is survived by her loving...
Emily Valerio
Jan 28, 2019
Emily Nicole "Em" Sellers Valerio, age 40 of Huber Heights, passed away January 28, 2019. She was born September 20, 1978 in Dayton, Ohio. Emily was preceded in death by her father, Michael Sellers.Emily is survived by her children: Chelsey Draughn and Cole Draughn; husband, Chad Valerio; step-daughter, Alexis Valerio; mother, Kathy Sellers; brothers: Steve Sellers and Mark Sellers (Becky);...
Dennis A. Lacey
Jan 27, 2019
Dennis A. Lacey, age 76, of St. Clair Shores, MI, went home to be with the Lord Sunday, January 27, 2019. Dennis proudly served in the U.S. Marine Corps. He was preceded in death by his parents, Harlan & Thelma Lacey and brother, Leroy Lacey. Dennis is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Patricia Lacey; sons, Michael (Tricia)...
Sandy Bowlin
Jan 27, 2019
Sandy "Dink" Bowlin, age 65 of Dayton, passed away January 27, 2019. She was born September 25, 1953 in Dayton, Ohio to the late Dewey and Wilma Barnett. In addition to her parents, Sandy was preceded in death by her husband, Rodney Bowlin; sister, Marsha Drake; brother, Dewey Barnett; and great-grandson, Brayden Ferguson.Sandy is survived by her daughters: Danielle Martin...
Catherine Jewel Harmon
Jan 27, 2019
Harmon, Catherine Jewel, 88, of Miamisburg went to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, January 27, 2019. Born in Portsmouth, Ohio March 23, 1930 to Rev. Robert M. and Zella (Caudill) Hammond. Catherine was preceded in death by her parents and her son, Darryl Lee Harmon, her sisters, Wanda Brown and Pauline Wiltshire, and her brother, Linden Hammond.Catherine...
Joshua Bradley Melton
Jan 27, 2019
Joshua Bradley Melton, age 44 of Dayton, OH, passed away Sunday, January 27, 2019 at Miami Valley Hospital. He was born September 11, 1974 in Charlotte, North Carolina the son of Bruce and Patricia Molander Melton.He was a veteran of the United States Air Force. He later became employed as a civil servant, working as a Cyber Threat Analyst up...
Kenneth L. Layne
Jan 26, 2019
Kenneth L. Layne, age 86 of Springfield, passed away Saturday, January 26, 2019 at Homestead Healthcare Center, formerly Essex. He was born March 25, 1932 in Carter County, Kentucky to the late Estill and Sadie Layne.In addition to his parents, Kenneth was preceded in death by his wife of 54 years, Ruby G. Layne, 4 brothers and 3 sisters.Kenneth is...
Mary Jean Cope
Jan 26, 2019
Mary Jean Cope, age 87 of Dayton, passed away Saturday, January 26, 2019 at Miami Valley Hospital - North. She was born December 15, 1931 in Dayton, Ohio. Mary was preceded in death by her parents, William and Mary O'Brien, her former husband, James "Briar" Cope and 2 children, Margaret R. Cope and Phillip K. Cope.She is survived by her...
Daniel W. Wojtowicz
Jan 25, 2019
Wojtowicz, Daniel W., Age 68 of Cleveland, OH went to be with Jesus on January 25th, 2019. He was better known as Pete and #1 Daddy. He was preceded in death by his parents, Walter and Helen Wojtowicz, and brother, Dennis Wojtowicz.He is survived by his Daughter and son-in-law, Jolie C. Richey and Patrick D. Richey. His Grandchildren, Patrick Daniel,...
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