Obituaries
Emma Jean Casolari
Aug 8, 2017
Emma Jean Casolari, age 82 of Dayton, reunited with her beloved husband, Mitchell L. Casolari on August 8, 2017. She was born March 4, 1935 in Sassafras, KY to the late Carliss and Juna (Mullins) Craft. In addition to her husband and parents, Emma Jean was preceded in death by 3 siblings.She is survived by her 2 sons, Mitchel (Martha)...
Juanita Berkshire
Aug 8, 2017
Juanita Berkshire, age 89 of Dayton, passed away on Tuesday, August 8, 2017 at The Suites of Walnut Creek. She was born February 2, 1928 in Straitsville, Ohio the daughter of the late Tom and Lena Wiseman.Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Richard Joseph Berkshire; sons, Patrick Berkshire, John Davis Berkshire and Timothy Luke...
Arez Marie Izabella Schrodi
Aug 7, 2017
Arez Marie Izabella Schrodi, "JuJu," 21 months of Dayton, passed away Monday, August 7, 2017 at Dayton Children's Hospital. She was born November 5, 2015 in Beavercreek, Ohio, the daughter of Ryan Schrodi and SamMaria Parker.She is preceded in death by her paternal grandfather, Timothy Campbell; and twin siblings, Izah and Jayden Melke.Arez is survived by her mother, SamMaria Parker...
Sandra A. Hiffner
Aug 7, 2017
Sandra A. Hiffner, 83, of Bellbrook, passed away August 7, 2017. Sandra was born in Akron, Ohio on December 31, 1933 to the late Shirley and Gladys Bowers. In her free time she enjoyed playing instruments and listening to music. In addition to her parents, Sandra was preceded in death by her brothers, Shirley Bowers and Sidney Bowers.She is survived...
Ernest B. Wyatt
Aug 7, 2017
Ernest Wyatt, 88, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, August 7, 2017 in Dayton, Ohio. Ernest was born on October 29, 1928 in Crossville, Tennessee to the late Andrew and Dora (Croft) Wyatt. In addition to his parents, Ernest is preceded in death by his wife of 64 years, Wanda Wyatt; daughter and son-in-law, Carol and Johney...
Billie Lambert
Aug 6, 2017
Surrounded by family and friends, Billie R. Lambert, age 70, went to join those who went before him. He was preceded in death by his beloved parents, Ben and Flossie Lambert, and two brothers, Bobby and Tommy Lambert. He is survived by his sisters, Betty (Charles) Bell, Nancy Caserta; and his loving children, Tonya (James) Lambert of West Carrollton, Ohio,...
Lela M. Heath
Aug 6, 2017
Lela M. Heath, age 94 of Dayton, passed away August 6, 2017. She was born May 14, 1923 in Mt. Sterling, KY to the late George and Stella Jewett. In addition to her parents, Lela was preceded in death by her husband, Percy Heath; brothers: James Jewett, Henry Jewett, Charles Jewett, Dilliard Jewett and Irvington Jewett; and sisters: Mary Morgan...
Janet V Gloss
Aug 6, 2017
Janet V. Gloss age 97, of Dayton, Ohio passed away peacefully August 6, 2017 at Hospice.Janet was born November 29, 1919, in Dayton, Ohio, the daughter of Kasimer and Anna Rudzienski. She was preceded in death by her Husband, Harry Gloss.Janet is Survived by Daughters, Lucy (John) Stansberry and Rose (Chris) Ashley; Son Paul (Marlene) Glass. Grandchildren, Ryan Stansberry, Lauren...
David C. Baker
Aug 6, 2017
David Carl Baker, 61, of Kettering, OH passed away Sunday, August 6, 2017. David was born on July 13th, 1956 in Dayton, OH to Ralph and Marilyn (Schultz) Baker. He was preceded in death by his parents; mother-in-law, Sue Riley and granddaughter, Brooke Lauren Baker. Dave was a devoted man of God and attended Kettering Assembly of God church for...
Emilie W. Wallace
Aug 6, 2017
Emilie (Gerach) Wallace, 91, of Riverside, passed away August 6, 2017. Emilie was born in Karlsruhe, Germany on July 4, 1926 to the late Ferdinand and Hermina Gerach. Emilie operated her own business making custom draperies. She was a member of the Day-Oh Ski Club and Dayton Liederkranz - Turner German Club for many years. In her free time she...
Robert C Severt
Aug 5, 2017
Robert "Bob" Clarence Severt, age 69 of Fairborn, previously of Brandon, Mississippi passed away on August 5, 2017. He was born in Dayton to the late Herbert and Margaret Severt. Bob attended and graduated from Stebbins High School in 1966. After graduation Bob went on to work in tool and die manufacturing, both in Dayton and in Mississippi. Robert had...
Vanessa Marie Gardner
Aug 5, 2017
Vanessa M. Gardner, age 61 of Huber Heights, passed away August 5, 2017. She was born May 7, 1956 in Portsmouth, OH to the late James Falls and Jeanne (Campbell) Johnson.She is survived by her daughter, Andrea Rowland; grandchildren, Brooklyn Ziegenthaler and Ashley Van Horn; siblings, Cheryl (Dover) Ball, Linda Rickett, Karen (Pete) Compaleo, Robbie (Maria) Clemons, Kelly Patten, Jimmy...
Lucille A. Weidner
Aug 5, 2017
Lucille A. (Wellmeier) Weidner, age 88 of Riverside, reunited with her husband, William Weidner Sr. on August 5, 2017. She was born August 28, 1928 in Dayton to the late Clarence and Helen Wellmeier. In addition to her husband and parents, Lucille was preceded in death by sisters, Martha Ervin and Marie Owen; brothers, Robert, Charles and Rev. Herb Wellmeier;...
Harold M. Wells, Jr.
Aug 5, 2017
Harold M. Wells, Jr., 88, of Miamisburg, Ohio, passed away on August 5, 2017. He was born on October 16, 1928, to the late Harold and Alice Wells in Dorchester, Massachusetts. Harold is preceded in death by the love of his life and wife of 43 years, Thelma Wells. He is survived by stepdaughter, Judy (Dwight) Doench; granddaughters, Lauren (Zeke)...
Claudia M. Beisel
Aug 5, 2017
Claudia M. Beisel, age 96 of Dayton, OH, passed away Saturday, August 5, 2017 at Symphony of Centerville. She was born October 18, 1920 in Germantown, Ohio, the daughter of Normal and Irma (Weiser) Bennett. She married Robert L. Beisel in 1943 in Dayton, OH.Claudia, or Teenie as her brothers and sisters called her, was a homemaker and loved gardening....
Fredrick Chase Furnas
Aug 5, 2017
Fredrick Chase Furnas passed away at the age of 78 in his home on August 5, 2017. Born September 17, 1938 in Huntington, Indiana, Fred was a Navy veteran who proudly served in the Vietnam War.Fred was a racing fan enthusiast, often racing his own cars on the dirt track. His love for racing developed into a love for NASCAR...
Rosemary Lacy
Aug 5, 2017
Rosemary Lacy was born October 12, 1937 in Lockland, OH and died August 5, 2017, she was 80 years old. Rosemary was the daughter of William McKinley Morton and Reva Bell Keaton Morton and leaves two living sisters, Juanita Prater of Reading, OH and Donna Faye Castle of Kettering, OH; and two living brothers, Russell Morton of Columbus, OH and...
Lois A. Wieland
Aug 5, 2017
Lois A. Wieland, age 90, of Dayton, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, August 5, 2017. Lois was born on April 30, 1927 in Hibbing, MN to the late Paul & Clara Cheever. She attended Hibbing H.S. and completed RN training through the Cadet Corp, at what is now known as the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN. Lois was...
Austin Michael Siler
Aug 4, 2017
Austin Michael Siler, 19, of Kettering, passed away August 4, 2017. Austin was born in Dayton, Ohio on April 30, 1998 to Shane and Jennifer Siler. In his free time he enjoyed playing football, basketball, fishing, Rocket League and spending time with his family. He is survived by his father, Shane Allen Siler; mother, Jennifer Marie Siler; twin sister, Taylor...
Bruce R. Thompson
Aug 4, 2017
Bruce R. Thompson, age 78 of Dayton, passed away Friday, August 4, 2017. He was born August 8, 1938 in Greensburg, Kentucky to the late Uyless and Mildred Thompson. Bruce attended Kiser H.S. in Dayton. He proudly served in the U.S. Army. Bruce retired as a Deputy Sheriff from the Montgomery County Sheriff's Department after over 30 years. He was...
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