Obituaries
John Michael Johnson
Jul 28, 2018
John Michael Johnson, age 49 of Dayton, passed away Saturday, July 28, 2018 at Hospice of Dayton. He was born February 10, 1969 in Dayton, Ohio the son of Wayne Johnson and Jackie Poston.He is preceded in death by his grandparents, John and Irene Johnson and John and Jennie Kelly; uncles, Clyde Johnson and Paul Johnson; cousin, Paul R. Johnson.John...
Joseph M. Whitley
Jul 28, 2018
Joseph McCullough Whitley, "Joe", 93, a Kettering, Ohio resident since 1971, passed away July 28, 2018. He was born November 3, 1924 in Pittsburgh, PA to the late Joseph M. and Margaret Helen (Gruber) Whitley. He graduated from Duke University, Class of 1946 and was a Navy veteran of WWII. Joe retired from Nationwide Components after many years of service...
Stephen Kennedy
Jul 28, 2018
Stephen Kennedy, age 67 of Riverside, OH passed away Saturday, July 28, 2018 at Miami Valley Hospital. He was born May 21,1951 in Bayridge, New York to Walter and Veronica (McDonald) Kennedy. Steve married Patricia Kennedy on April 14, 1984 in Vandalia, OH.Steve enjoyed going to the Lake Loramie with Pat and their grandson Michael in their camper. He was...
Kenneth H Moss
Jul 27, 2018
Kenneth H. Moss, age 71 of Kettering, passed away Friday, July 27, 2018 at his home. He was born May 9, 1947 in Dayton, Ohio, the son of the late Kenneth and Lois Moss.Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by his sister, Ramona Jones and her husband, Gregory; and brother, Charles Moss.Kenneth is survived by his wife...
John A. Creed
Jul 27, 2018
John A. Creed, age 81 of Beavercreek, OH passed away Friday, July 27, 2018 at Soin Medical Center. He was born May 3, 1937 in Akron, Ohio to John and Margaret Creed. He married Paula Eshleman on May 22, 1965 in Franklin, OH.John graduated from Kent State with a Bachelor's Degree in Political Science and worked as a Contract Negotiator...
Janet Neff
Jul 27, 2018
Janet (Whitacre) Neff, age 77 of Xenia, OH passed away Friday, July 27, 2018. She was born July 20, 1941 in Xenia, Ohio. Janet is preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, Joseph Neff. She is survived by her three daughters, Lisa (Philip) Hyche, Denise (Eddie) Estle and Angela (Paul) Fields; six grandchildren, Nicholas, Brandon, Darla, Kasee, Kori...
Richard W. Deeter, Sr.
Jul 27, 2018
Richard Deeter, Sr. was born August 19, 1925 in Palestine, Ohio and he passed away in his home in Germantown, Ohio on July 27, 2018 (3 weeks before his 93rd birthday). He was one of ten children, born to William and Anna Deeter of Palestine, Ohio. After graduating from high school, he was drafted and served in the Korean War...
Dixie L. Van Den Broek
Jul 27, 2018
Dixie Van Den Broek, age 65 of Huber Heights, passed away July 27, 2018 at Dayton V.A. Hospice Lakeside Manor. She was born December 15, 1952 in Syracuse, NY to the late Earla (Persing) Sobotka.She is survived by her husband of 45 years, Richard B. Van Den Broek; 2 children, Michael (Patty) Van Den Broek and Stephen Van Den Broek;...
Calvin Lamar Craver
Jul 26, 2018
Calvin Lamar Craver, age 17 of Trotwood, passed away Thursday, July 26, 2018. He was born March 20, 2001 in Dayton, Ohio, the son of Michael Craver and Angela Parks.He is preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Calvin Parks; and special great uncle, Felix Harris.Calvin is survived by his mother, Angela Parks; father, Michael Craver; brothers, Michael Parks, Joshua...
Robbie Kerkhoff
Jul 26, 2018
Robert "Robbie" Kerkhoff, age 20 of Dayton, passed away Thursday, July 26, 2018. He was born March 17, 1998 in Cincinnati, Ohio the son of Alan and Frankie Kerkhoff.Robbie was a very generous and kind-hearted young man. He was an avid gamer and played against gamers all over the world. He was a very loving son and will be dearly...
Cheryl Fox
Jul 26, 2018
Cheryl A. Fox, age 51 of New Carlisle, OH passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, July 26, 2018. She was born August 25, 1966 in Dayton, Ohio to Don and Loreen (Embree) Allen.Cheryl held an Associates Degree and was working on her Bachelor's degree, while working in the Human Resources Department at Miami Valley Hospital for over 25 years . She...
Anthony Lee Whitaker
Jul 26, 2018
Whitaker, Anthony Lee, "Tony", 39, of Kettering, passed away July 26, 2018. He was a graduate of Carroll High School, Class of 1997. Tony was a veteran of the US Navy and went on to graduate from Sinclair College in 2018. He was preceded in death by his father, Michael Lee Whitaker in 1989. Tony is survived by his mother,...
Meribeth Engelfried
Jul 26, 2018
Meribeth "Beth" Engelfried, age 74 of Beavercreek, OH formerly of Milwaukee, WI, passed away peacefully Thursday, July 26, 2018. She was born July 6, 1944 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to James and Rosella (Dobrinski) Hodges. Meribeth married William "Bill" Engelfried on September 27, 1969 in Milwaukee, WI.Beth worked in retail management with Boston Store in Milwaukee, where she worked as the...
Manuel A Vann, Sr.
Jul 26, 2018
Manuel A. Vann, Sr., age 52 of Trotwood, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 26, 2018. Manuel was born on October 26, 1965 in Dayton, Ohio to the late Flossie and Earnest Vann. He attended Dunbar High School - Class of 1983. Manual was a very skilled welder, working for many companies. Manuel was a fun-loving man. He enjoyed playing...
Lillian Frances Boddie
Jul 26, 2018
Lillian Frances Boddie, 83, departed this life on July 26, 2018. She was the oldest of 7 children, born January 7, 1935, to the late Daisy and Jasper Ricks, Sr., in Rocky Mount, NC. A devoted wife and mother, she dedicated her life to raising the 11 children she bore with her husband of 65 years, Thomas Boddie, Sr. She...
Ronald W. Brocar
Jul 26, 2018
Ronald W. Brocar "Ron", 62, of West Carrollton, passed away July 26, 2018. He was born December 16, 1955 in Chicago, IL. Ron is survived by his wife of 31 years, Kathy Brocar; 2 children, Ronnie (Amy) Brocar, Jr., Jennifer Brocar; grandchildren, Brittanie Profitt and her father, Shane Profitt, Alexis Durant, Taylor Matheney, Evan Mahle, Lexi Carter, Khloe Betleyoun; great-grandson;...
Billy Gene Perkins, Jr
Jul 25, 2018
Billy Gene Perkins, Jr., age 55, passed away Wednesday, July 25, 2018 in Riverview, FL. He was born May 31, 1963 in San Diego, California. He is preceded in death by his parents, Billy, Sr. And Janice Perkins; son, Seth Andrew Perkins and brother, Victor Keith Beasley.Billy enjoyed classic cars, his gun collection and being surrounded by his family.Billy is...
Lonnie V. Bentley
Jul 25, 2018
Lonnie V. Bentley, age 73 of New Carlisle, passed away Wednesday, July 25, 2018. He was born April 22, 1945 in Neon, Kentucky the son of Daniel and Verna Bentley.Lonnie was a gospel preacher at the time of his passing. He retired from Chrysler. Lonnie enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren, oil painting and fishing.In addition to his parents, Lonnie...
Kevin J. Roth
Jul 25, 2018
Kevin J. Roth, age 60, of Centerville, passed away Wednesday, July 25, 2018. Kevin is survived by his significant other, Jeri Sands and daughters, Caitlin Roth, Hannah Roth, and Hayley Johnston. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, July 31, 2018 from 5-7pm at Newcomer South Kettering Chapel, 3940 Kettering Blvd, Kettering, OH 45439. The service will follow at 7pm.
James Morris Medley
Jul 24, 2018
James M. Medley, age 77 of Beavercreek, OH passed away Tuesday, July 24, 2018 at Soin Medical Center. He was born March 14, 1941 in New Burlington, Ohio to Morris and Addie (Ross) Medley. Jim married Brenda Johnson on June 18, 1960 in Clark County and she preceded him in death.Jim was a "Jack of all trades" and worked 52...
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