Obituaries
Wilma K. Mckinley
Mar 24, 2017
McKinley, Wilma Kathleen age 87, passed away peacefully on March 24, 2017. She was preceded death by her parents, John I. and Sallie F. McSwain; two Sisters, Fern Louise and Wanda Jean; her husband, Charles and son, Mark. She is survived by son, Steven and Linda McKinley, daughter, Cynthia and John Thomas, and son, Michael and LaDonna McKinley; grandchildren, Craig,...
Alvice E. Garrett
Mar 24, 2017
Alvice E. Garrett, 79, passed away March 24, 2017. His parents Eugene and Fredonia Garrett preceded him in death. He proudly served in the U.S. Air Force for 26 years. His career included duty assignments around the world ending at Norton Air Force Base, California. He was awarded the Bronze Star Medal while assigned in the Republic of Vietnam as...
Zach Tucker
Mar 23, 2017
Zach Tucker left his earthly form on Thursday, March 23rd to return to the euphoria of the Spirit realm. Zach touched many hearts during his short human experience. He taught the meaning of unconditional love. His compassion for others touched the hearts of his family and friends and he will always be remembered and loved. Zach soared through this life...
Mary Lee Dunkle
Mar 23, 2017
Dunkle, Mary Lee, 90, of Miami Township, went home to be with the Lord on March 23, 2017, on her late husband's birthday. Clifford was waiting at the Gates of Heaven for his Beloved Mary Lee. She was born March 27, 1926 at home in Athens County, Ohio to the late Harold and Garnet (Leake) Blower. In addition to her...
Barbara Louise Schindler
Mar 23, 2017
Barbara Louise Schindler passed away March 23, 2017 at home surrounded by loved ones. She was born in Dayton on March 24, 1943. She was preceded in death by her parents, William Rothwell and Freda Schultz and her sons Tommy and Chuck. Barbara is survived by her son, William (Elaine) Halsey; 2 daughters Marty (Jimmy) Stamper and Leann (Penny) Bachman;...
Albert L. Renner
Mar 23, 2017
Albert L. Renner, age 91 of Huber Heights, passed away March 23, 2017. He was born February 19, 1926 in Uniontown, PA to the late Arthur L. and Alice E. Renner. In addition to his parents, Al was preceded in death by 2 brothers: Robert Renner and Darrel Renner; 2 sisters: Winona Vilsack and Wanda Petrovic; and one great-grandson, Noah.Al...
Patty A. Hatcher
Mar 23, 2017
Patty A. Hatcher, age 52 of Riverside, passed away unexpectedly on March 23, 2017. She was born May 1, 1964 in Harrisburg, PA to her mother, Jackie Yozviak and her late father, Carl Yozviak. In addition to her father, Patty was preceded in death by her brother, Skip Yozviak; father and mother-in-law, Lucky and Alice Hatcher and brother-in-law, Dennis Wilfong.She...
Lee Allen Risley
Mar 23, 2017
Lee Allen Risley, age 80, of Kettering, passed away on Thursday, March 23, 2017. Lee was born on June 25, 1936 in Huntington, WV to the late Marion & Lois Risley. Lee was just 11 when he met the love of his life, Gwynneth, in the fifth grade, but it took him another 11 years to marry her. After serving...
Rick Rhea
Mar 22, 2017
Rick Rhea, 67, of Dayton, Ohio passed away on March 22, 2017. He was born March 14, 1950 in Dayton, OH to the late Joseph and Bernadette Rhea.Rick was currently employed with Ohio Medical Transport and a member of the AMVETS Post #24.In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his daughters, Chrissy Smith and Rebecca Rhea;...
Toni Rene Serrer
Mar 22, 2017
Toni R. Serrer, age 51, of Dayton, passed away Wednesday, March 22, 2017. She was born January 9, 1966 in Dayton, the daughter of the late Leonard and Mary Sparks.Toni is survived by her loving husband, James Serrer; daughter, Alexandra E. Serrer and siblings, Andrea L. (Don Gunder) Sparks and Mark J. Sparks.Visitation will be held from 6:00 to 8:00...
James Kenneth Tays
Mar 22, 2017
James Kenneth Tays, age 72 of Butler Twp., passed away Wednesday, March 22, 2017 at Miami Valley Hospital. He was born December 20, 1944 in Dayton, Ohio the son of James and Margaret Tays.Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by his special grandmother, Sara Belle Buckner; and nephew, James R. "Jimmy".James is survived by his wife of...
Norman K. Ensley
Mar 22, 2017
Norman K. Ensley, 81, died peacefully Wednesday, March 22, 2017 at Good Samaritan Hospital. He was born January 23, 1936 in Dayton, OH to Joseph and Beulah (Baker) Ensley. Norman was the devoted husband of Nancy Ann (Couch) Ensley. They were married on August 3, 1958 in Dayton, OH and were married 58 years.Norman was a proud and avid member...
Elaine A. Erwin
Mar 22, 2017
Elaine A. Erwin, 92, of Riverside, passed away March 22, 2017. Elaine was born in Ashland, Wisconsin on June 18, 1924 to the late John and Ann Pezackie. Elaine retired from Kettering Hospital after several years of service. In her free time she enjoyed listening to music, fishing, her dog, Alice and spending time with her family. In addition to...
Douglas C. Osgood
Mar 22, 2017
LCDR Douglas C. Osgood, USN, Retired, Passed away on 22 March 2017 in Dayton, OH of cancer. He was 84 years old."Doug" was born on 6 July 1932 to Henry and Margarite (de Braga) Osgood in Fallon, NV. Upon graduating from Churchill County High School 1950, he attended St. Mary's College of CA before enlisting in the U.S. Navy. During...
Ida Hamilton
Mar 21, 2017
Hamilton (Brackney), Ida, 99, of Dayton, passed away March 21, 2017 at Bethany Village. She was born August 2, 1917 in Dayton. She was preceded in death by her husband, John Hamilton; her parents, George and Fanny Ann Brackney; her sisters, Evalena Simpson, Viola Huber, Juanita Hamilton, and her brothers, Alfred, Arthur, and Ellsworth. She was a member of Belmont...
Donald C. Williams
Mar 21, 2017
Born October 12, 1932 to Llewellyn and Juanita Williams in Byesville, Ohio. Left this life at Hospice of Miami County on March 21, 2017. Graduated from Bellbrook High School and Edison State Community College. US Navy veteran, Korean War, aboard the USS Oriskany. Spent many years in management at NCR and Ledex before operating his own successful business, Amish Country...
Lily Ann Pate
Mar 21, 2017
Pate, Lily Ann, 72, of Franklin, went home to be with the Lord on March 21, 2017.She was preceded in death by her husband, George Pate, daughter, Angela Long, grandson, Michael Long, sister, Elizabeth Perry, and brother, Ronald Brock. Lily Ann is survived by her son, Ernest "Jimmy" Pate; her daughter, Brenda Bond and David Levangie; grandchildren ,David and Alicia...
Candy S. Back
Mar 21, 2017
Candy S. Back, age 60 of Trotwood, passed away March 21, 2017. She was born June 18, 1956 in Dayton to the late James Arnold and Shirley Ann Brooks. In addition to her parents, Candy was preceded in death by her brother, Arnold Junior Brooks.Candy is survived by her husband, Tom Back; children: Kenneth J. (Leslie) McPherson, Beonca Back and...
Horace Gladney
Mar 21, 2017
Horace "Hank" Gladney, age 83, of Beavercreek passed away on March 21, 2017.Hank was born on January 6, 1934 in Biloxi, Mississippi. He was devoted to his family, learning, the Masons, the Shrine Organization of North America and its Children along with his Country.Hank graduated from Ocean Springs Public High School (Ocean Springs, Mississippi) in 1951 and earned his Eagle...
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