Nov 9, 2017

Nov 9, 2017

William A. Umphrey Jr., "Bill," age 95 of Dayton, passed away Thursday, November 9, 2017. He was born November 5, 1922 in Indianapolis, Indiana, the son of the late William and Nell Umphrey Sr..Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by his brothers, Thomas and Larry Umphrey; step-son, Greg Hermann.Bill is survived by his wife of 41 years;...

Nov 9, 2017

Moening, Louis H. "Bud" 92, of Dayton, passed away November 9, 2017. He was born August 7, 1925 in Dayton, Ohio to the late Sylvester T. and Anna M. (Flohre) Moening. He was a Veteran of the US Marine Corps, serving in WWII and was the recipient of the Purple Heart for being wounded in action. Bud was an avid...

Nov 9, 2017

Jerry Dean Myles, age 74 of Huber Heights, passed away Thursday, November 9, 2017. He was born March 5, 1943 to the late Harbert and Tiny Myles.Myles served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. He was formerly employed at Monticello in Dayton and Sunshine Bakery in Nashville, TN. He was a man of very few words but he...

Nov 9, 2017

Beverly Lyndon Oneal EllisBeverly Ellis (age79) was an accomplished writer, teacher, and philanthropist. She was equally valued in her family roles as mother, wife, sister and daughter. She was a person who truly and repeatedly made her family proud. She died in her home in Dayton, OH November 10, 2017, following a multi-year struggle to recover from brain damage resulting...

Nov 9, 2017

Barbara Jane Merical, 80, of Vandalia, passed away November 9, 2017. Barbara was born in Wellsville, Ohio on December 28, 1936 to the late Harry and Helen Mercer. Barbara retired from the Vandalia Drummer Newspaper in 1989. In her free time, she enjoyed crafting, knitting, and crocheting. Barbara was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother and loved to spend...

Nov 8, 2017

Russell R. Criswell, 80, went home to be with his lord on Wednesday, November 8th 2017. A Private Memorial Service was held on Monday, November 13, 2017 at The Dayton Memorial Park Mausoleum. Russell was born in Roselawn, Indiana to the late Edward and Arvesta Criswell. He was proceeded in death by his son Edward Criswell. He retired from Inland...

Nov 8, 2017

Joslyn Patrice Taylor, age 42 of Dayton, passed away Wednesday, November 8, 2017 at Good Samaritan Hospital. She was born August 7, 1975 in Cleveland, Ohio the daughter of James Smith and Mary Taylor.She is preceded in death by her father, James Edward Smith.Joslyn is survived by her mother, Mary Taylor; brothers, Jake Levett, Damon (Tameka) Taylor of Cleveland, OH,...

Nov 8, 2017

Dorothy A. (Cooney) Murray, age 91, departed this life on November 8, at home with her family by her side. She was born in Lima, Ohio and the daughter the Edgar M. and Teresa M. Cooney.A graduate of the College of Mount St. Joseph, Dorothy taught home economics and later held a position at Fifth Third Bank in Fairborn where...

Nov 8, 2017

Margaret "Peggy" Kathryn Spoerke went to join her beloved family in heaven, on November 8th, 2017. Peggy was born on October 28, 1954, in Oregon, OH, to Ernest and Kathryn (nee Van Haren). She graduated from Rossford High School and less than a month ago attended her reunion where she had a "fabulous" time! Peggy's first employment was at LaSalle's...

Nov 8, 2017

Thacker, Wilma, 83, of Milford, passed away November 8, 2017. She is survived by her husband of 62 years, Hansfred Thacker; daughter, Dianna Langdon; son, Michael (Susan) Thacker; and numerous other relatives and friends. Wilma was quite a positive person and wants all to embrace life in any way we can and want. In lieu of flowers do something nice...

Nov 8, 2017

Donovan, Douglas Kirk – 02-06-1969 / 11-08-2017It is with great sadness that the family of Douglas Kirk Donovan announces his passing after a sudden illness, on Wednesday, November 8, 2017, at the age of 48 years. Doug will be lovingly remembered and not forgotten by his daughter Cassandra Lee Donovan, Tyler W. Donovan (brother), Brooke M. Donovan (niece), Diana S....

Nov 7, 2017

WILLIS, Arlene K., 83, of Springboro, OH went home to be with the Lord on November 7, 2017. She was born on August 8, 1934 to the late Charles and Lois (McNally) Waller in Morrow, OH. On October 31st, 1949, she married the love of her life, Robert J. Willis. They were happily married for 62 years and raised 4...

Nov 7, 2017

Nov 7, 2017

Carl Woody, age 93 of Dayton, passed away Tuesday, November 7, 2017 at Crossroads Rehab and Nursing. He was born June 11, 1924 in Jenkins, Kentucky to the late Pearl and Katie Woody.Carl was a Navy veteran of WWII serving in the Pacific Theatre as a Gunner's Mate. He retired from General Motors as a Senior Engineer. He was a...

Nov 6, 2017

Denzel Win Stamper, age 64 of Dayton, passed away Monday, November 6, 2017 at Hospice of Dayton. He was born May 21, 1953 in Dayton, Ohio, the son of the late Winford and Wilda Stamper.Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by his daughter, Lori Riley.Denzel is survived by his daughters, Melissa (Aaron) Spradlin, Heather Holland; son, Michael...

Nov 6, 2017

Arthur Fields, age 76, of Carlisle, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, November 6, 2017. Arthur was born in Powell County, KY on March 29, 1941 to the late George & Lucinda Fields. Arthur proudly served in the Army. He was preceded in death by his siblings, Alice Hardy, Davis Fields and Dora Leis. Arthur is survived...

Nov 6, 2017

Bowman, Billie M., age 79, of Dayton, passed away November 6, 2017. She was born August 6, 1938 in Rickman, Tennessee to the late Albert Escoe and Leva H. (Norrod) Hammons. Billie attended Stivers High School in Dayton and she married Claudie Bowman in 1954. Billie owned the Galaxy Tee Shirt Shop in Eastown Shopping Center in Dayton, and was...

Nov 5, 2017

Paul Roger Price, age 71, passed away Sunday, November 5, 2017. Paul was a graduate of Wright State University in Dayton, Ohio. Preceded in death by his father, Russell C. Price and his mother, Lucille R. Price. Survived by his sister, Phyllis A. Price of Dayton; brother, John A. (Gale) Price of Clearwater, Florida; nieces, Courtney (Eric) Wolff of New...

Nov 5, 2017

Mark H. Schaefer, Jr., 86, passed away peacefully on November 5, 2017. He was born to the late Mark and Agnes Schaefer on October 13, 1931. Upon graduation from Chaminade High School in 1950, Mark began work as an engineering aide for the City of Dayton's Bureau of Expressways. As Dayton's highway infrastructure was first being developed, Mark spent countless...