Obituaries

Thomas F. Shea

Thomas F. Shea

Dec 30, 2017

Thomas F. Shea age 62, of Kettering, Ohio passed away on Saturday, December 30, 2017.Tom was born December 5, 1955, in Youngstown, Ohio and grew up in Austintown. He was preceded in death by his father, Ralph G. Shea; mother, Agnes D. (Shea) Farragher; step-father, Earl Farragher; sister Pamela and brother Ralph. Survivors include his beloved wife of 19 years,...

Charles C. Gillum

Charles C. Gillum

Dec 30, 2017

Charles C. Gillum, age 88, of West Carrollton, passed away on Saturday, December 30, 2017. Charles was born on September 1, 1929 in Jeff, KY to the late Robert & Angeline Gillum. Charles proudly served in the U.S. Army, where he received a Purple Heart Medal. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Patricia Gillum. Charles is survived...

Lindsey Ann Mora-Lopez

Lindsey Ann Mora-Lopez

Dec 29, 2017

MORA-LOPEZ (FRANK), Lindsey Ann, 32, of Beavercreek, Ohio passed away on December 29, 2017. Lindsey was born on April 26, 1985 in Dayton, Ohio, daughter to Dr. James "Jim" M. and Hedy B. (Migally) Frank.She graduated from the University of Cincinnati and University of Dayton. Lindsey worked as a Spanish teacher with a love for the Spanish language, history and...

Laura Ann Wills-Thoroman

Laura Ann Wills-Thoroman

Dec 29, 2017

Laura Ann Wills-Thoroman, age 72 of Union, passed away suddenly on December 29, 2017. Laura was born in Dayton to the late,William Jacob and Ruth Winterstein. Laura graduated from Wilbur-Wright High School and went on to complete her associates degree from Sinclair College. Laura was a member of Eastern Star and Dayton Auto Racing Fan Club. Laura was an avid...

James L. Saskowsky

James L. Saskowsky

Dec 29, 2017

James L. Saskowsky, age 85, formerly of Miami Township, passed away on Friday, December 29, 2017. James was born in Dayton, OH on May 11, 1932 to the late Walter & Helen Saskowsky. James proudly served in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 57 years, Betty Saskowsky; siblings,...

Evelyn R. Martin

Evelyn R. Martin

Dec 29, 2017

OBITUARYEvelyn Ruth Williams, the only child of Samuel Williams and Catherine Hampton, was born August 2, 1933 in Philadelphia, Pa. She completed her earthly journey on December 29, 2017, at the age of 84 in her home with her family in Trotwood, Ohio.Evelyn moved to Dayton from Philadelphia in 1965 with her two sons. In 1970, she married Raymon Martin...

Linda L. Smith

Linda L. Smith

Dec 29, 2017

Linda Lee Smith, age 59 of Dayton, passed away December 29, 2017. She was born April 6, 1958 in Martin, KY. Linda was preceded in death by her mother, Nadine Woods; husband, Otis B. Smith; and brothers: Johnny "Cub" Woods and Jerry Woods.Linda is survived by her father, Pleasie J. Woods; children: Kenneth (Fabienne) Hickland, Marilyn Hickland, Sierra Hickland, Dora...

Nancy Oblinger Smiley

Nancy Oblinger Smiley

Dec 29, 2017

Nancy Oblinger Smiley Age 90 of Kettering passed away Friday, December 29, 2017. She was born in Dayton, Ohio, June 17, 1927; was retired from NCR Systemedia; Member of Eastern Star and White Shrine. Preceded in death by Tom Smiley, husband, May Beth Oblinger (Dennison), mother, Lester Oblinger (father) and William Oblinger (brother). Survived by Cynthia Whitaker, daughter, (Ken), Scott...

Karen L. Williams

Karen L. Williams

Dec 29, 2017

Karen L. Williams, age 76 of Vandalia, passed away December 29, 2017. She was born April 25, 1941 in Toledo, Ohio to the late Harry and Donna McSwain. In addition to her parents, Karen was preceded in death by her brother, Ted McSwain; aunt, Ethel Sturm; husband, Richard "Kenny" Salyer; and in-laws: Harry and Enid Williams.Karen is survived by her...

Hugh S. Junior Johnson

Hugh S. Junior Johnson

Dec 28, 2017

Hugh S. Junior Johnson, age 82 of Lakeview, OH, passed away December 28, 2017. He was born on March 13, 1935 in Lena Mines, VA to the late Elmer and Eliza Johnson. In addition to his parents, Junior was preceded in death by his, first wife, Sondra (Walker) Johnson; children, Deborah, Charmaine and Jimmy; grandson, Rick and brother, Ralph.He is...

John A.&Alma"Tina" Smelko

John A.&Alma"Tina" Smelko

Dec 28, 2017

John A. & Alma "Tina" Smelko, ages 83 of West Carrollton, passed away on Thursday, December 28, 2017. John & Tina were married for almost 50 years. John was a member & officer of the Miamisburg Eagles. He often donated blood and volunteered at Miamisburg Helping Hands Pantry. Tina enjoyed long walks through the community and was John's close companion....

Mary F. Rice

Mary F. Rice

Dec 28, 2017

Mary F. Rice, age 79 of Dayton, passed away Thursday, December 28, 2017. She was born October 24, 1938 in Mt. Sterling, KY. Mary was a member of the Cornerstone Baptist Temple. She was loved and will be missed by many. She is preceded in death by her husband, Robert Rice; father, Roger Judd and mother, Anna Wingate. Mary is...

Dorothy L. Schelling

Dorothy L. Schelling

Dec 28, 2017

Schelling, Dorothy L., age79, of Beavercreek passed away Dec. 28, 2017. Visitation 1-2:00 pm on Friday, Jan. 5, 2018 at Newcomer Funeral Home, Beavercreek Chapel. Funeral service to follow at 2:00 pm. Burial in Mt. Zion Shoup Cemetery.

Dwight A. Mills

Dwight A. Mills

Dec 28, 2017

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Toyia Longworth

Toyia Longworth

Dec 28, 2017

Toyia A. Longworth, age 48 of Fairborn, OH passed away at home December 28, 2017.She is preceded in death by father Danny Longworth and grandparents Charles and Juanita Crowder. She is survived by son David Mattison; daughter Mariah Eldridge; grandchildren Christina Mattison, Avaleigh Mattison and Arabella Eldridge; mother Linda Longworth; sister Nina (Ed) Porter; nephews Hunter and Dylan Mills; Grandparents...

Carolyn Lee Fouts

Carolyn Lee Fouts

Dec 28, 2017

Carolyn Lee Fouts of Dayton, Ohio, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, December 28, 2017. She was born in Enid, Oklahoma on July 5, 1940, to the late LeRoy and Jessie Fouts. Carolyn had a Masters Degree in education from Wright State University. She spent several years teaching overseas at various military bases for the Department...

Howard Cull Patton, Jr

Howard Cull Patton, Jr

Dec 28, 2017

Howard Cull Patton, Jr., 88, of Fairborn, Ohio passed away peacefully in his sleep December 28, 2017.Howard was born in Greenville, Ohio on September 5, 1929, the son of Howard C. and Koneta L. (Sanders) Patton.Howard spent his childhood as part of a large family of brothers and sisters in Greenville, and was affectionately named "June" by his close family....

Donald W. Kephart

Donald W. Kephart

Dec 28, 2017

Donald W. Kephart, age 62 of Dayton, passed away Thursday, December 28, 2017. He was born December 18, 1955 in Sioux Falls, SD to the late Richard and Nell Kephart. Don was known for his skills as a tool maker and special machine building. He was currently employed with Omega Automation and formerly with ATW and Gem City Engineering. He...

Mysti R. Raines

Mysti R. Raines

Dec 27, 2017

Raines, Mysti Renee age 52, of Dayton, Ohio passed away December 27th, 2017 at her place of residence.She is preceded in death by her mother, Peggy Lee Thomas and grandmother, Dorothy Alberta Thomas. She is survived by her son Sean Alexander Raines, her daughter Jennifer Leigh Raines, her grandchildren Mallory, Autumn, and Nicholas, her siblings Doug Thomas, Tina Thomas, and...

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