Obituaries
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Dec 28, 2017
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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
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
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
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
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...
Margie Jean Marion
Dec 27, 2017
Margie Jean Marion passed away at Hospice Of Dayton on December 27th 2017 at the age of 90 years old. She was born August 3rd 1927 to the late Gilbert and Margaret Williams in Portsmouth, Ohio. She is preceded in death by her sisters Velma Parker, Dorean Dehart, Virgie Lute and Flora Holsinger and brother Ralph Williams. Margie is survived...
Jennifer Marie Harm
Dec 27, 2017
Jennifer Marie Harm, age 32, of Franklin, passed away on Wednesday, December 27, 2017. Jennifer was preceded in death by her grandmother, Wilma J. Grant; grandfather, Glendon R. Grant and aunt, Kelly Grant. She is survived by her loving wife, Emily Harm; son, Ben Thomas Harm; Parents, Thomas & Kimberly Harm; brother, Tommy Harm; grandparents, Thomas C. Harm and Patricia...
Shirley Ann Sanford
Dec 27, 2017
Shirley Ann Sanford, age 82 of Medway, reunited with her husband, Coleman Ray Sanford on December 27, 2017. She was born on July 27, 1935 in Dayton, OH to the late James and Elizabeth (Gallagher) Mullins. In addition to her husband and parents, Shirley was preceded in death by her wonderful son, David Ray Sanford; wonderful daughter, Deborah Lynn Sanford;...
Diana May Leedy
Dec 27, 2017
Diana May (Gray) Leedy, age 69 of Clayton, passed away Wednesday, December 27, 2017 after a lengthy illness. Born May 10, 1948 in Toledo, Ohio, the daughter of James and Carol Gray. Diana attended Colonel White High School and worked for many years in retail management at Gold Circles Stores and Wal-Mart. Diana was an accomplished pianist, playing that instrument...
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