Obituaries
Patricia D. Hixson
Dec 8, 2017
Patricia D. Hixson, age 63, of West Carrollton, passed away on Friday, December 8, 2017. Patricia was born in Dayton, OH on June 25, 1954 to the late Donald & Evelyn Jones. She is survived by her loving husband of 44 years, together for 48 years, Dennis C. Hixson; daughter, Samantha Hixson and her partner, Graham Boyle and daughter of...
Jeffrey Alan Van Hoose
Dec 8, 2017
Van Hoose, Jeffrey, Alan, "Jeff"Age 42, of BeavercreekPassed away on December 8, 2017 at home"A curious man who loved animals and working with his hands."Survived by: Father Donald "Joe" Van Hoose and Mother Cheryl D. Van Hoose of Beavercreek, Ohio; Sisters Melissa K. Wagner (Christopher) of Berthoud, Colorado and Shana R. Counts-Vanhoose (Holly) of Salisbury, Massachusetts; Daughter Rachelle G. Vanhoose;...
Delbert Lee Martin
Dec 8, 2017
Delbert Lee Martin, 74, of Miamisburg, passed away on December 8, 2017. He was born on August 20, 1943 to the late Delbert and Violet Martin in Middletown, OH. Delbert served in the United States Air Force for four years and retired after 35 years of service from NCR. He is survived by his loving wife of 47 years, Mary...
James L Norrod
Dec 7, 2017
NORROD, James L., age 77, of Dayton, passed away on December 7, 2017. James was born on December 30, 1939 in Monterey, TN to the late Eulys and Leva Norrod. James retired from Pepsi Cola Co. as a driver after 26 years of loyal service. He was an avid bowler and enjoyed spending his free time with his family. James...
Rita H. Kussman
Dec 7, 2017
Rita H. Kussman, age 93, of Kettering, passed away Thursday, December 7, 2017 at Oak Creek Terrace. Rita was born November 20, 1924 in Dayton, OH, the daughter of Clarence and Regina Nurrenbrock. She retired from Rike's Kettering after 25 plus years of service. Rita was preceded in death by her husband of 58 years, James "Jim" Kussman and brother,...
Sally E. Griffin
Dec 7, 2017
Sally E. Griffin, age 65 of Dayton, reunited with her husband, Robert "Wayne" Griffin and her mother, Lucy Marie (Hill) Williams on December 7, 2017. She was born on January 21, 1952 in Corbin, KY to her late parents, John Sr. and Lucy Marie Williams. In addition to her husband and parents, Sally was preceded her in death by her...
David E. Shilt
Dec 6, 2017
David E. Shilt, age 63 of Riverside, Ohio, passed away Wednesday, December 6, 2017 at his home. He was born November 16, 1954 in Riverside, Ohio to the late Earl Jr. and Ellen Shilt. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Dale Shilt; sister, Charlene Warren and great-nephew, Philip Salyers. David will be missed...
Jacqueline Ann Mcmurchy
Dec 6, 2017
Jacqueline Ann McMurchy (Jackie Langley), born to father, Ralph Langley and mother, Dorothy Langley (Dorothy Littel) on July 6th, 1955 in Dayton, Ohio went to be with the Lord on December 6th, 2017. A devoted, wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. Her devotion to family and friends was tireless.She was preceded in death by daughter, Jamie Bellville, brother, Earl Langley,...
Dick Hackworth
Dec 6, 2017
Richard "Dick" Hackworth, age 85 of Dayton, passed away Wednesday, December 6, 2017. He was born August 22, 1932 in Dayton, Ohio to the late Michael and Mary Hackworth. Dick was a Stivers H.S. alumni class of 1950. He served proudly in the U.S. Army, a Korean War veteran, 2nd Infantry Division. Dick began his career at United Color Press...
Joe R. Ford
Dec 6, 2017
Joe R. Ford "Bob", age 83 of Kettering, passed away December 6, 2017. He was born on August 19, 1934 in Friendsville, TN to the late Joe Ford and Georgia (Purky) Ford. He is survived by his wife, Sandi Ford; children, Karen Sue Ford, Pamela Joyce (Kenneth) Spader, Sherri Kay (Mark) Jarvis, James Kenneth Ford, Robert Wayne Ford, Joe Alvin...
Anne Marie Brewer
Dec 6, 2017
Brewer, Anne Marie, "Annie", 87, a wonderful and loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother of Fairborn, passed away December 6, 2017. She was born August 30, 1930 in Cuba City, WI to the late Albert James "AJ" and Mary Genevieve (Whaley) Galligan. Anne was preceded in death by her sister, Mary (David) Dall, brother, Bob Galligan, brother, Dick (Jane) Galligan;...
Paul E. Cupp
Dec 6, 2017
Paul Edward "Eddie" Cupp Age 74 of Waynesville, Ohio went to be with the Lord on December 6, 2017 at Hospice of Dayton. Eddie was born in Dayton, Ohio on December 1, 1943 to Paul A. and Anita M. Cupp. He was preceded in death by his parents and daughter Kimberly Thomes. Survived by his wife of 49 years, Donna...
Joanne Marie Mieding
Dec 6, 2017
MIEDING, Joanne Marie, age 75, of Troy, passed away peacefully on December 6, 2017. Joanne was born in Beloit, WI to the late Carl F. and Noreen Kenney. Joanne graduated from The University of St. Francis in Joliet, IL after earning her bachelor's degree. She went on to earn her Master's degree in Social Work from University of Wisconsin -...
Lynn Simonds
Dec 6, 2017
Lynn M. Simonds, age 63 of New Carlisle, passed away Wednesday, December 6, 2017. She was born October 9, 1954 in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.She is preceded in death by her father, Donald Fine, mother, Violet Ledford; brother, Steven Hardin; sister, Sharen Hurley and brother, Gregg Fine.Lynn will be missed by her loving husband of 41 years, Bill Simonds, Jr.; children, Lisa...
Darlene Marie Baumgardner
Dec 5, 2017
Darlene Marie Baumgardner, 58, of Kettering, passed away on December 5, 2017. She was born on October 6, 1959 to James and Nancy (Stewart) Cook in Joliet, IL. Darlene dedicated her life to helping others and working as a nurse in the Dayton area, more recently as a nurse case manager for CareSource. Darlene is survived by her loving daughter,...
Ann Louise Mccormick
Dec 5, 2017
Ann Louise McCormick, age 41 of Dayton, passed away Tuesday, December 5, 2017 at Miami Valley Hospital. She was born February 15, 1976 in Dayton, Ohio the daughter of Tom Waitzman and Teresa Logsdon.She is preceded in death by her paternal grandparents, Claude and Marie Waitzman; maternal grandfather, Rufus Buell; uncle John Buell.Ann is survived by her children, Alexandra McCormick,...
James Leroy Cummings
Dec 5, 2017
James Leroy Cummings, age 71 of Harrison Township, passed away peacefully on December 5, 2017. He was born in Dayton to the late Oscar and Gertrude Cummings. James retired from General Motor after many years of service. He was an avid bowler and enjoyed playing bingo and slot machines. James married the love of his life, Rebecca, on December 27,...
Ruth K. Coons
Dec 4, 2017
Ruth K. Coons, 98, of Springfield, Ohio and formerly of Worthington, Ohio, passed away on December 4, 2017. She was born in Buffalo, N.Y., September 16, 1919 to Roscoe and Mildred Kittinger. Ruth graduated from Buffalo Children's Hospital School of Nursing and was hired as Supervisor of Communicable Diseases and Infectious Control. After serving in several additional positions, including teaching...
Kathleen A. Gall
Dec 4, 2017
Kathleen "Kat" (Phelan) Gall, born in Wilmington, Ohio on March 29, 1950, went home to Heaven on December 4, 2017. She was preceded in death by her parents, Phyllis and Norbert Phelan; son, George Philip Gall; and sister, Viki Meade. She is survived by her son, Brian L. Gall; sisters, Barbara and Janet; and brothers, Michael and Daniel. Also survived...
Anne M. Brink
Dec 4, 2017
Anne Marie Brink, age 76 of Fairborn passed away on December 4, 2017. She was born in Jamestown, NY to Donald and Anna Phillips and was a Daughter of the American Revolution. Anne managed the office of a family owned business, Brink's Garage, for many years then went on to part time work at Kroger's which she enjoyed before retirement....
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