Obituaries
Ronda Wheeler
Sep 20, 2017
Ronda Wheeler, age 51, passed away unexpectedly on September 20, 2017 at her home in Lebanon, Ohio. She will be remembered in this life by her three sons, Joseph Wheeler, Kori Wheeler, and Daniel Shumway; her granddaughter, Riley Wheeler; her two sisters, Robin Hatfield and Reva Fleming; her brother, Nelson Fleming; her nieces, Annie Clark, Danielle and Angela Hatfield; her...
Gale E. Harmeling
Sep 20, 2017
Gale E. Harmeling, 86, of Dayton, passed away September 20, 2017. Gale was born in Dayton, on February 7, 1931 to the late Joseph and May Harmeling. In his free time he enjoyed hunting and fishing. He is survived by his daughters, Sherri (Dave) Minor, Sheila Downing; son, Steve (Diana) Harmeling; special niece, Sabrina (Terry) Furlow, wife of 25 years,...
Judith R. Shepard
Sep 20, 2017
Judith R. Shepard, 75, of Dayton, passed away September 20, 2017. Judith was born in St Louis, MO on July 14, 1942 to the late Lewis and Princess Alexander. She was the Auxiliary President for the VFW Post 657 for several years and also a member for many years. In her free time she enjoyed television, cooking and spending time...
Carolyn L. Curtis
Sep 19, 2017
Carolyn L. Curtis, age 86, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, September 20, 2017. She was born November 21, 1930 to Andrew and Helen Boehner of Dayton, Ohio.She was preceded in death by her husband, Frederick S. Curtis; parents, Andrew and Helen Boehner, brother, Gerald (Jerry) and his wife Mary Jane Boehner, brother, Richard (Dick) Boehner.She is survived...
David Lee Hill
Sep 19, 2017
David Lee Hill, 26, of Xenia, passed away September 19, 2017. David was born in Gainesville, Florida on January 9, 1991. David loved working as a mechanic on motorcycles, dirt bikes and 4 wheelers. In his free time he enjoyed riding dirt bikes and spending time with his family. He is survived by his father, Mark Hill; mother, Ruth Hill;...
Colonel G. Burns
Sep 19, 2017
Colonel G. Burns, age 62 of Dayton, passed away Tuesday, September 19, 2017. He was born June 29, 1955 in London, Kentucky the son of Colonel and Doris Burns.Colonel was a loving husband, father and great grandfather. He never gave up on anything and would give the shirt off his back to anyone in need. He was a devout musician...
Christopher D. Morris
Sep 19, 2017
Christopher D. Morris, "Chris", age 43 of Dayton, passed away September 19, 2017. He was born November 14, 1973 in Dayton to his parents, Larry Morris and Melva (March) Morris. Chris was preceded in death his maternal grandmother, Dorothy Krutzer and aunt, Larnie Lowery.He is survived by is mother, Melva; brother, Justin Hayes; nephews, Nathan and Noah Hayes; uncles, Lee...
Judy Faye York
Sep 19, 2017
Judy Faye York, Age 76, of Xenia, passed away Tuesday, September 19,2017 with children and grandchildren by her side. She was born on January 13, 1941 in Dayton, Ohio to Joe and Ida (Michael) Elson. She was preceded in death by her husband Odell, her parents, her brother Joe Elson, her sisters, Laura Bilbrey, and Nellie Dawkins and her granddaughter,...
Russell S. Wright
Sep 19, 2017
Russell S. "Rusty" Wright, age 54 of Dayton, passed away September 19, 2017. He was born August 13, 1963 in LaFollette, TN. Rusty was preceded in death by his father, Russell W. Wright.He is survived by his mother, Irma Wright; brothers: Scott Wright (Marie) and Jeff Wright (Jeanine); 2 nieces: Alisha and Amber; nephew, Michael; numerous great-nieces and great-nephews; and...
Brian Malmsbury
Sep 18, 2017
Brian Malmsbury , 33, passed away on Monday, September 18, 2017 in Miamisburg, Ohio. Brian was born on August 17, 1984 in Dayton, Ohio to Tim (Dianna) Malmsbury, Jr. and Patricia (Damian) Neff.Brian is preceded in death by Girlfriend, Naomi Smith.He is survived by Mother, Patricia Neff, Father, Tim Malmsbury , Jr., Brother, Tim (Andrea) Malmsbury , III, Sister, Bethany...
James R. Snyder, Sr.
Sep 18, 2017
DAYTON DAILY NEWSPlease run obit with pict in WEDNESDAY'S edition, October 11, 20107. Thanks!James Richard Snyder Sr. "Jim", age 79 of Huber Heights, passed away surrounded by family and friends on September 18, 2017. He was born April 6, 1938 in Continental, OH to the late Archibald and Frances Snyder. In addition to his parents, Jim was preceded in death...
Mary Ellen West
Sep 18, 2017
West, Mary Ellen (nee Miller), age 83, of Hillsboro, formerly of Kettering, passed away September 18, 2017. She was born August 26, 1934, the only child of Milford P. and Marie R. (Wolfe) Miller. Mary Ellen was a 60 year member of the Order of the Eastern Star. She was also a member of Anchor Baptist Church in Hillsboro, Ohio...
Lawrence R. Truesdale
Sep 18, 2017
Lawrence Richard Truesdale parted this life unexpectedly Monday, September 18, 2017. He was born February 3, 1945 in Xenia, OH to Gerald and Mildred (Cultice) Truesdale. He retired from a 54 year career from GM / Delphi where he made numerous life friends. He is survived by his wife Penny (Attenweiler) Truesdale, children Lawrence Richard "Rick" Jr., of Ocala, FL:,...
Christopher N. Hook
Sep 17, 2017
Christopher N. Hook, 82, of Englewood, OH and formerly of Dayton, OH, passed away September 17, 2017. Christopher was born in Pittsburgh, PA on December 8, 1934 to Joseph and Catherine (Berry) Hook. He married Dorothy Carpenter on November 5, 1960 in Dayton, OH.Christopher was a sheet metal worker and a member of the Sheet Metal Workers Local Union 224...
Madeleine Margaret Donahue
Sep 17, 2017
Madeleine Margaret Donahue, 92, of Dayton, passed away September 17, 2017. Madeleine was born in Plamondon, Alberta, Canada on October 20, 1924 to the late Maxime and Lea Ladouceur. Madeleine worked as a laborer and a security guard. She was an office volunteer and member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church for over 70 years. She was in the choir of...
Donald R. Hampton
Sep 16, 2017
Donald R. Hampton, age 78 of Dayton, passed away Saturday, September 16, 2017 at Hospice of Dayton. He was born August 13, 1939 in Virgie, Kentucky to the late Prent and June Hampton.Donald served in the U.S. Marine Corps for four years. He retired from Chrysler Automotive in 2003.In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his...
Nora "Sam" Price
Sep 16, 2017
Nora Dean Price, "Sam," age 67 of Dayton, passed away Saturday, September 16, 2017 at Hospice of Dayton. She was born December 27, 1949 in Pickett County, Tennessee, the daughter of the late August and Minta Smithers.Nora is survived by her husband of 46 years, Jason; sister, Betty (Thomas) Moles; brothers, Bobby Smithers, Bud Smithers; nephew, Michael Moles; niece, Amanda...
Danny Lee Wilder
Sep 15, 2017
Danny Lee WIlder, age 57 of Springfield passed away peacefully on September 15, 2017. To leave a message for the family please select "Share Memories".
Brenda J. Caudill
Sep 15, 2017
Brenda J. Caudill, 65, of Dayton, Ohio died Friday evening, September 15, 2017 after a short stay at Hospice of Dayton. She was born August 13, 1952 in Dayton to Raymond and Doris (Radford) Garner. She was preceded in death by her father Raymond, and her dear friend Vivian Rowe. She is survived by her husband Michael; son Patrick –...
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