May 21, 2018

Diane Carpenter, age 82 of Kettering, Ohio passed away Sunday, May 20, 2018. She was born July 30, 1935 in Hazel Green, KY to David Jesse and Versa Walters. She was preceded in death by spouses Waldo Wilson and Delmar Carpenter.Diane is survived by her children Sandra Patrosky, Michael (Shirley) Wilson, Robyn Hill, Tammy (Steve) Christian, Adam Carpenter, 12 grandchildren...

May 20, 2018

HOKE (KRUEGER), Marjorie L., age 80, formerly of Kettering, passed away on her 80th birthday on May 20th, 2018 at Heartland of Kettering where she resided for the last 3 years. Marjorie was born in Franklin, Ohio in 1938 to the late Raymond and Margarite Krueger. She married the love of her life, Robert (B.G.) Hoke in 1959. Robert later...

May 20, 2018

Charles E. Taylor, age 84, of Miamisburg, passed away May 20, 2018. He was preceded in death by his wife of 62 years, Sharon L. Taylor, parents, Charles Wayne Taylor and Myrna Eliza Taylor. Charles leaves behind 5 sons and daughters-in-law, Jeff (Kim), Dana (Kellie), Mark (Angie), Todd (Jeanine), Brian (Amiee); 18 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; brother and sister-in-law, Dale (Joyce);...

May 20, 2018

THOMPSON, Donna J. age 76, February 1, 1942 - May 20, 2018. Lifelong caregiver and nanny, who loved and cared for many. She also worked and retired from Meijers in 2006. She is survived by four children, Frank (Suni), Judy, Steve and Jeff. Stepdaughters, Yvonne (John) and Debbie, stepson Scott. Grandkids, Crystal (Chris), Amy (Mike), Tonya (Josh), Kenny, Jamie, Nick,...

May 20, 2018

Dannie Boehner, age 78 of Kettering, passed away Sunday, May 20, 2018 at Oaks of West Kettering. He was born May 9, 1940 in Dayton, Ohio. Dannie was a train fanatic and loved camping. He was well loved and will be gravely missed. He is preceded in death by his parents, Mary and Harold Espensen and older brother, Richard MacNabb....

May 19, 2018

Simone Nicole Smith-Jones, age 37 of West Carrollton, passed away May 19, 2018. She was born July 22, 1980 in Kettering to Donald L. Smith and Thomasine Avery-Smith. In addition to her parents, Simone is survived by her husband, Charles Jones; son, Bailey A. Jones; sisters: Aleece Smith (Jason Morrow) and Dorice Smith; and a host of other relatives and...

May 19, 2018

JACKSON, SR., Robert "Bob" Lee, age 67, of Moraine, passed away Saturday, May 19, 2018 at Hospice of Dayton. He is preceded in death by his son, Rob. He is survived by his loving wife of 48 years, Kathy; daughters, Bobbi (Frank) Malocu and Billy Jo (Daryl) Miniard; grandchildren, Charity (Bryan) Slaton, Chelsey (Steven) Boyee, Madison Steele, Joel Jackson, Lindsey...

May 19, 2018

Richard G. Graham passed away May 19, 2018 at 74 years old. He was born on November 3, 1943 in Dayton, Ohio. He is lovingly survived by his father, Kenneth, his brother Scott, his sister-in-law Debbie, his sister Linda, his son Joe, his daughter-in-law Becky, and three grandchildren (Oscar, Nell, and Sawyer).Richard served in the United States Navy and spent...

May 19, 2018

MOSLEY, Helen L., age 77, passed away May 19, 2018 while in Hospice care. She was born July 5, 1940 in East Prairie, MO to the late James E. and Kathleen D. (Ford) Hughes. She is survived by her loving husband of 60 years, Gordon Ray; 4 children and numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren. She is also survived by her...

May 19, 2018

Ina Lorene Lambert, age 91 of Dayton, passed away May 19, 2018. She was born June 28, 1926 in Hillham, TN to the late Hubert and Julia Brown. In addition to her parents, Ina was preceded in death by her daughter, Mary Kathleen Lambert; and brother, Doak William Brown.Ina is survived by her children: Donna (David) Williams, James Lambert and...

May 18, 2018

May 18, 2018

John Walter "Jack" Brankamp, age 71 of Huber Heights, passed away May 18, 2018. He was born November 19, 1946 in Cincinnati, Ohio to the late Walter and Marjorie Brankamp. In addition to his parents, Jack was preceded in death by his son, John Edward Brankamp; first wife, Linda Brankamp; brother and sister-in-law, William and Geraldine Brankamp; and brother-in-law, Kenneth...

May 18, 2018

Virginia Diane Gerkin, 85, of Kettering, Ohio was reunited with her husband, Kenny, on May 18, 2018. She was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Virginia was born on December 31, 1932 in Dayton, Ohio to the late William and Helen (Flanagan) O'Meara and was very proud of her Irish heritage. She was also preceded in death by her...

May 18, 2018

Mary Christine Thomas, age 35 of Miamisburg, passed away Friday, May 18, 2018 at Sycamore Hospital. She was born February 16, 1983 in Kettering, Ohio daughter of Dr. Richard and Mary Thomas.Chrissy was preceded in death by her sister, Jennifer K. Thomas (2016) and her grandmothers, Janet Thomas and Katherine Hicks. In addition to her parents, Chrissy is survived by...

May 17, 2018

Jean M. Miles, age 84 of Tipp City, Ohio, passed away Thursday, May 17, 2018. She was born March 10, 1934 in Doncaster, England. While visiting California, Jean met her husband, Hubert Miles who was serving in the U.S. Air Force. After falling in love and starting a family, they traveled all over the world. She was fiercely independent, a...

May 17, 2018

Opal Lucille Leo (nee Angus), resident of Dayton, OH, passed away Thursday, May 17th, 2018. Born May 19th, 1926 near Belaire, OH, retired computer programmer at Wright-Patterson Airforce Base and volunteer at the Charles I. Lathrem Senior Center in Kettering, OH. Beloved wife of Albert Leo, dear daughter of William and Bessie (nee McDougal) Angus, dear mother of Michael, dear...

May 17, 2018

Melanie Paige Roush, age 59 of Dayton, passed away May 17, 2018. She was born October 25, 1958 in Dayton. She was preceded in death by her parents, Barbara and Lee Reeder.She is survived by her husband, Paul Roush; son, Michael Roush; sisters: Shelley (Terry) Gibbs and Lisa Smith; brother, Bob Reeder; several nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.A gathering...

May 17, 2018

Diron D. Elkins age 67 of Dayton, passed away Thursday, May 17, 2018, surrounded by loved ones. He was born May 23, 1950 in Appalachia, Virginia, the son of Demmer and Lucille (Litton) Elkins. He graduated from Patterson Co-op High School in 1968. Diron retired from the Dayton Power & Light Co. after working 38 years as a Customer Service...

May 17, 2018

Janet Elaine (Witham) Wilhelm, 75, of Miami Twp, Ohio passed away on May 17, 2018. She retired from National City Mortgage and was a member of Zion Lutheran Church. Janet was born on February 6, 1943 in Mason, Ohio to the late Russell and Evelyn (Miner) Witham. Janet is survived by her husband of 44 years, Gene Wilhelm; daughter, Amy...

May 17, 2018

Thomas J Dieterle, age 88 of Kettering, passed away Thursday, May 17, 2018 at Heartland of Centerville. He was born September 23, 1929 in Dayton, Ohio the son of Harry and Gladys Dieterle.He is preceded in death by his parents and brother, Gerald Dieterle.He loved spending time with family and enjoyed baseball, camping, and sport activities with his children and...