Obituaries
Jill Anne Swope
Aug 12, 2024
Jill Anne Swope, age 75, of Beavercreek, passed away August 12, 2024. Jill was born in Delphos, Ohio on December 20, 1948 to the late Orville and Mary Wannemacher.
Jill is preceded in death by her parents and her son, Mark Swope.
She is survived by loving husband of 50 years, Frank Swope; daughter, Amy (Stephen) Virgilio; brother, Tom Wannemacher, John Wannemacher...
Elaine Agnes Gravitt
Aug 12, 2024
Elaine Agnes Gravitt, age 88, of Dayton, passed away on Monday, August 12, 2024. She was born on December 31, 1935 in Taylor, Pennsylvania to the late Andrew & Betty Myerchak.
Along with her parents, Elaine was preceded in death by her husband, Russell Gravitt and daughter-in-law, Sylvia Gravitt.
Elaine will be remembered by her children: Russell Gravitt, Jeff Gravitt, David Gravitt...
Mary Alice Mays
Aug 12, 2024
It is with great sadness that the family of Mary A. Mays, age 83, announces her peaceful passing on August 12, 2024, in Dayton, Ohio. Mary’s life was a beacon of selflessness and service, shining brightly in the lives of those she touched.
Mary dedicated her life to caring for others, embodying the spirit of a true caregiver. As the owner...
Margaret "June" Bockhorst
Aug 11, 2024
Bockhorst, Margaret “June” Kinsler, 99 passed away peacefully in the afternoon of Sunday, August 11, 2024, surrounded by the love of her family near and far at home where she lived in Ohio with her grandson, Kenny and 2 great-grandsons, Thomas and Lucas. Born June 13, 1925 in Marysville, Ohio; appropriately, so close to Flag Day…she loved celebrating this day...
Anntonio Lynn Page Perry
Aug 11, 2024
Anntonio Lynn Page Perry, a radiant soul with a bubbling personality, left this world too soon on August 11, 2024, at the tender age of 27. Born on October 6, 1996, in Dayton, Ohio. Anntonio was known to light up any room she entered, embodying the spirit of joy and mirth. Whether she was the life of the party or...
Gary Ray Calvert
Aug 11, 2024
Gary Ray Calvert, aged 87, passed away on August 11, 2024, in Dayton, Ohio. Born on March 6, 1937, he was a cherished member of his community and a well-known radio personality for WHIO.
Gary was preceded in death by his parents, Marguerite Laughlin and Ceward Calvert; his beloved wife, Patricia (Sheehan) Calvert; and his brothers, Ron and John Calvert. He...
Sandra "Sandy" Bernal
Aug 10, 2024
Sandra Kay Bernal, age 70 of Dayton passed away suddenly on August 10, 2024. She was born on March 5, 1954 to her parents, Hubert and Viola (Coffman) Holler.
Sandy retired from Green Tokai after 28 years. She loved traveling, gardening, spending time with her cats and her family.
She was preceded in death by her parents; infant brother, Larry; sister, Barbara...
Larry Williams
Aug 10, 2024
Larry Williams, 66, passed away on August 10, 2024. Loving brother of Ronnie (Yvonne) Williams, Garry (Patricia) Williams and Lisa Williams as well as numerous nieces, nephews and friends.
Larry was preceded in death by his parents Arlie and Christina Williams and sister Marlena Stout.
Larry enjoyed fishing and taking trips to Jackson, Ohio to go hunting. Most of all Larry loved...
Vince M. Guirino
Aug 10, 2024
Vince M. Guirino, age 68, of Dayton, passed away suddenly on Saturday, August 10, 2024.
Vince was born in Dayton on December 4, 1955 to the late Labe Guirino & Carol Karr.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Ronald Meeks.
Vince is survived by his loving wife of 28 years, Shelly Guirino; children, Casey, Samantha, Elijah...
Claude J. "Mackie" Butler
Aug 10, 2024
Claude J. "Mackie" Butler, age 77, of Fairborn, passed away on August 10, 2024. He was born in LaFollette, Tennessee, on May 20, 1947, the son of the late Reverend Claude and Evelyn Butler.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and his sister, Deanda Butler.
Mackie is survived by his beloved wife of 40 years, Carrie Butler; children, Lisa (Scott...
Rickie D. Eldred
Aug 10, 2024
Rickie D. Eldred, known to many as "Rick", passed away on August 10, 2024 after a long battle with cancer. He was born on September 24, 1952 to the late Richard & Katherine Eldred. He retired as a Master Plumber from Schott Plumbing after 53 years.
Rick was an avid Bengals and Reds fan, and he loved to go the games...
Doug Blackburn
Aug 10, 2024
Doug Blackburn, age 63, of Dayton passed away on Saturday, August 10, 2024.
Doug was born in Dayton on December 4, 1960.
He was preceded in death by his brother, David Blackburn; sister, Darlene Landers; and father, Roy Blackburn.
Doug is survived by his wife of 42 years, Barbara Blackburn; daughter, Ashley Blackburn; grandchildren, Alyssa (Jimmy Kuntz) Blackburn and Brooklynn Brewer; mother, Mary...
Dr. James Pearl "Jim" Lewis
Aug 9, 2024
Dr. James Pearl "Jim" Lewis was born November 3, 1947 in Dayton, Ohio to Paul and Deba (Morgan) Lewis. James had four brothers: Chet (deceased) (Diana), Walter (Yvonne), Paul (Nancy) and Ken (Raye). An intelligent, adventurous, and hardworking child, James enjoyed building model rockets, science experiments, and exploring the alleys of Dayton. Raised in poverty, James began working as a...
Stephen Douglas Schmalstig
Aug 9, 2024
Stephen Douglas Schmalstig, age 56 of Kettering, passed away of natural causes on Friday, August 9, 2024. He was born July 5, 1968, the son of Jerome and JoDee Schmalstig.
He is preceded in death by his mother, JoDee C. Schmalstig and brother, Jerome F. Schmalstig Jr.
Steve is survived by his father, Jerome F. Schmalstig Sr.; sisters, Karen M. Wetzel and...
Lisa Clark
Aug 9, 2024
Lisa Clark, age 59, of Northridge, passed away on August 9, 2024.
Lisa was born in Dayton on October 17, 1964.
She was preceded in death by her life partner, Ronald Cantrell, Jr.; father, James Kane; and mother, Clarice Kane.
Lisa is survived by her sons, Billy (Stevie) Clark and Joshua (Taylor) Cantrell; grandchildren, Ryleigh and Tyler Clark, Bailey, Emma, and Austin Cantrell;...
Robert J. "Bob" Miller
Aug 9, 2024
Robert J. "Bob" Miller, age 85, of Centerville, passed away on August 9, 2024. He was born in Dayton, Ohio, on April 15, 1939, the son of the late Vernon and Rosella Miller.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and his brother, William "Bill" Miller.
Bob is survived by his wife of 48 years, Darlene Miller; children, Angela (Jonathan) Lu,...
Carolyn E. Williams
Aug 9, 2024
Carolyn E. Williams was born on January 6, 1949, and passed away peacefully on August 9, 2024, surrounded by family. She is proceeded in death by her husband of thirty-two years, Donald Williams and parents Russell and Emily Gunter.
She is survived by her two children, Lisa (Jim) Blanton, Leslie (Mark) Bennett, sisters Kandy (Joe) Eisen and Debbie Nye, brothers Richard...
Harrell Dean Singley, Jr.
Aug 9, 2024
Harrell Dean Singley Jr., age 40, of Bellbrook, passed away August 9, 2024. Junior was born in Bastrop, Louisiana on June 22, 1984 to Harrell and the late Karen Singley.
Junior is preceded in death by his mother.
He is survived by loving wife of 14 years, Krissy M. Singley; children, Jacob, Bryson and Cole; father, Harrell D. Singley, Sr.; brother, James...
Kenneth A. Kirchner
Aug 9, 2024
Kenneth A. Kirchner “Ken”, age 66 of New Carlisle, passed away August 9, 2024. He was born on March 17, 1958 in Oak Park, IL, the son of the late Edwin and Marlene (Thiessen) Kirchner. In addition to his parents, Ken was preceded in death by his brother-in-law, Mike Klosterman.
He is survived by his three siblings, Eric Kirchner, Lori Erion...
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