Obituaries

Arnold James Rose

Arnold James Rose

Sep 28, 2026

Arnold James Rose, of Vandalia, Ohio, passed away on September 28, 2026, in Vandalia. He was born on April 29, 1938, in Harlan, Kentucky.

Arnold built a long and dedicated working life. He began his career at General Motors, where he worked for 40 years before retiring. After that retirement, he returned to work with the City of Vandalia and continued...

Bailey Trenton Taylor

Bailey Trenton Taylor

Sep 27, 2026

Bailey T Taylor, born on May 14, 2004, in Kettering, Ohio, left this world unexpectedly on September 27, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. His departure leaves a deep void in the hearts of those who cherished him, but his vibrant spirit and the warmth he shared continue to live on in their memories. Bailey was a beloved son of...

Lois Jean Venema

Lois Jean Venema

Sep 27, 2026

Lois Jean Venema, of Centerville, Ohio, passed away on September 27, 2026, at the age of 102. Born on June 28, 1924, she lived a long and deeply meaningful life marked by faith, hospitality, family devotion, and simple daily joys that brought warmth to everyone around her.

Lois will be remembered as a consummate hostess who loved to welcome others into...

Thelma Jean "Jeannie" Copeland

Thelma Jean "Jeannie" Copeland

Sep 27, 2026

Thelma Jean "Jeannie" Copeland, age 90, of Dayton, passed away on September 27, 2026. Born on March 23, 1936, in Big Stone Gap, Virginia, she was the daughter of Andrew and Rosa Collins.

Jeannie dedicated nearly 30 years of her life working at Kmart as a Stock Room Manager. She also served as President of the Lincoln Elementary PTA from 1970...

Emma Lee Moore

Emma Lee Moore

Sep 27, 2026

Emma Lee (Green) Moore

June 22, 1939 to September 27, 2026

Emma Lee Moore went to be with the LORD on Sunday, September 27, 2026. She was the beloved wife to Arthur Irvin Moore for 70 years. She is mother to 4 children - Darliene Townsend (husband Gary), Arthur I. Moore Jr. (wife Corliss), Francine Brown, and Allen Moore. Her absence will...

John T. "Tim" Donnellan Sr.

John T. "Tim" Donnellan Sr.

Sep 27, 2026

John Timothy “Tim” Donnellan, 84, passed away peacefully at St. Leonard’s community in Centerville, Ohio. His life was marked by service to his country, community, and family.

A graduate of Springfield Catholic Central High School, Tim began his career working at Riverdale Dairy, memories that he cherished for his entire life. Tim served in the U.S. Army from 1965 to 1969,...

Michael Kahler

Michael Kahler

Sep 27, 2026

Michael Lee Kahler, age 74, of Dayton, Ohio, passed away at his home on Sunday, September 27, 2026. He was born on January 14, 1952, in Dayton, Ohio.

Michael was preceded in death by his mother, Lorene Kahler; his father, William Kahler; and his sister, Kathy Kahler-Wilder.

He is survived by his beloved wife, Carman Kahler; his loving daughter, Michelle Kahler and...

Lynn C. Deardoff

Lynn C. Deardoff

Sep 27, 2026

Lynn C. Deardoff, age 78, of Beavercreek, passed away on September 27, 2026.

Following with his wishes, there will be no services held.

To share a memory of Lynn or leave a special message for his family, please visit the Guestbook below.

Duane E. Dow

Duane E. Dow

Sep 27, 2026

Duane E. Dow, age 60, of Huber Heights, passed away September 27, 2026. He was born on April 15, 1966, to William and Gloria Dow. He attended Colonial White High School and later spent a year at the University of Cincinnati studying engineering. But Duane discovered that his greatest passion was not engineering—it was music. He loved going to concerts,...

Charles B. "Charlie" Brandenburg

Charles B. "Charlie" Brandenburg

Sep 27, 2026

Charles B. "Charlie" Brandenburg, age 84, of Riverside, passed away on September 27, 2026

Services will be held privately by his family at Valley View Memorial Gardens, Xenia.

To share a memory of Charlie or leave a special message for his family, please visit the Guestbook below.

Richard Todd Brock

Richard Todd Brock

Sep 26, 2026

Todd Brock, age 55, of Beavercreek, passed away September 26, 2026. Todd was born in Dayton, Ohio on March 4, 1971 to Karl Brock and Connie Irwin.

Todd was preceded in death by his father, Karl Brock.

He is survived by wife, Lisa Brock; mother, Connie (Stan) Irwin; daughter, Amanda (Andrew) Turczynowskyj; grandchildren, Ashlyn, Aubree, Aileea, Andrew and Aydenn; great-grandchild, Cyrus; as...

Beth Brown

Beth Brown

Sep 26, 2026

Beth Renee Brown, née Garrison, 71, died peacefully at home surrounded by her family on September 26, 2026, in Xenia, OH.

Much beloved and award-winning carrier for Dayton Daily News for 35 years and for the Xenia Gazette for 30 years, where she had many dear friends and not just customers; Dietary Manager at Echo Valley Nursing Home in Dayton, OH,...

Joseph H. Simpkins, Jr.

Joseph H. Simpkins, Jr.

Sep 26, 2026

Joseph H. Simpkins, Jr., of Dayton, passed away on September 26, 2026, in Dayton, Ohio. He was born on July 16, 1959, in Dayton, Ohio.

Joseph will be remembered as a devoted husband and a man who always put his family first. He adored his children, daughter-in-law, and grandchildren, and the love he held for those closest to him remained at...

Charles "Charlie" K. Young

Charles "Charlie" K. Young

Sep 26, 2026

Charles "Charlie" K. Young, age 74 of Dayton, Ohio passed on September 26, 2026. He was born September 10, 1952 in Millersville, Maryland. The son of the late Kenneth Young and Eleanora (Darmon) Miller.

Charlie was a loving and devoted father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend. After graduation, Charlie entered into the Military, where he retired after 17 years...

Loretta J. Chorazewitz (nee Whitmore)

Loretta J. Chorazewitz (nee Whitmore)

Sep 26, 2026

Loretta J. Chorazewitz (nee Whitmore) passed away on September 26, 2026, at the age of 87.

Loretta was born on April 21, 1939, in Hamilton, Ohio. She graduated from Hamilton High School and later worked briefly at NCR. She will be remembered with love by those who knew her and shared in her life.

Loretta is preceded in death by her husband,...

Floyd "Butch" E. McGlothin

Floyd "Butch" E. McGlothin

Sep 26, 2026

Floyd “Butch” Edward McGlothin, 86, of Dayton, Ohio, passed away peacefully in Dayton on September 26, 2026. He was born on January 19, 1940, in Dayton to Floyd and Ellen McGlothin.

Butch will be remembered as a kind, friendly, and easygoing man whose simple joys brought him great happiness. He worked at Dorothy Lane Market for several years and was known...

Zane Alan Lamb

Zane Alan Lamb

Sep 25, 2026

Zane Alan Lamb was born on September 25, 2026, in Kettering, Ohio, and passed away unexpectedly. Though his time here was brief, he was a precious baby boy and a bright light whose life will always be held close in the hearts of those who love him.

Zane will be loved and missed forever by his loving parents, Christy M. Meers...

Lynn Kay Schaner

Lynn Kay Schaner

Sep 25, 2026

Lynn Kay Schaner, passed away on September 25, 2026, in Dayton, Ohio. She was born on January 27, 1953, in Urbana, Ohio, and lived a life marked by devotion to family, learning, and the quiet, enduring beauty of the natural world.

A graduate of Wittenberg University in Springfield, Ohio, Lynn carried with her an appreciation for growth in all its forms....

Michelle Ann Barnett

Michelle Ann Barnett

Sep 25, 2026

Michelle Ann Barnett, of Dayton, Ohio, passed away on September 25, 2026, in Dayton. She was born in Dayton, and spent her life rooted in the community she called home.

Michelle was a graduate of Fairmont High School and went on to serve her city as a City of Dayton Police Officer before her retirement. She was also a faithful member...

Debra Marie Wynk

Debra Marie Wynk

Sep 25, 2026

Debra Marie Wynk, affectionately known as “Debbie,” passed away peacefully at her home on September 25, 2026, at the age of 59, with her husband Jeff, son Blaine, and step-son Drew by her side. She faced her seven-month battle with cholangiocarcinoma courageously. Born on January 7, 1967, in Fort Dix, New Jersey, Debbie was the daughter of Blaine Goin and...

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