Obituaries

Donald Leet

Donald Leet

Jul 27, 2016

Donald G. Leet, aka "Sonny", aka "Perico", age 79, of Kettering, passed away peacefully on July 27, 2016 at his home. He was born on October 7, 1936 in Dayton, Ohio to the late James and Virginia (Cook) Leet. Don retired from Dayton Daily News after 36 years of employment. Additionally, he and Priscilla owned and operated The Book Shoppe...

Greg Zart

Greg Zart

Jul 27, 2016

Greg C. Zart, age 66 of Kettering, passed away on July 27, 2016 at his home. He was born on September 7, 1949 in Dayton, Ohio to the late Frank and Virginia (Johnson) Zart. Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Robert Tye Zart. Greg is survived by his loving girlfriend Nancy Parks; brother, Tom...

Mary L Weaver

Mary L Weaver

Jul 27, 2016

Weaver, Mary, 90, of Medway, OH formerly Daytona Beach, FL has passed away on July 27, 2016. She was born in Dayton, OH on May 10, 1926 to the late William and Emma Weaver. Mary is preceded in death by her parents; brothers John Weaver, and Floyd Weaver; sisters Ruby Salyer and Frances Welch.She is survived by sisters Katherine Kirves,...

Guy E. West

Guy E. West

Jul 26, 2016

Guy E. West, age 47, of Miamisburg, passed away Tuesday, July 26, 2016. He was born August 22, 1968 in Bloomington, Indiana.Guy was funny, intelligent and will be greatly missed by all who knew him. He enjoyed fishing and various sports and games. He was a kind spirit. Guy would give the shirt off his back to anyone who needed...

Lisa G. Buhr

Lisa G. Buhr

Jul 26, 2016

Lisa G. Buhr, age 50, of Dayton, passed away on Tuesday, July 26, 2016. Lisa was born on September 5, 1965 in Dayton. She was preceded in death by her mother Karen Holloway. Lisa is survived by her loving husband of 31 years, Jim Buhr; sons, Randy and Kyle Buhr; grandson, Harlan Buhr; father, Dennis Holloway; sister, Kelly (Kevin) McClure;...

James Hartley

James Hartley

Jul 25, 2016

James Arthur Hartley, 79, of Kettering, passed away Monday, July 25, 2016. He was born April 30, 1937, in Dayton, Ohio the son of Charles and Dorotha Hartley, nee (Marquart,) He was preceded in death by his infant daughter, Kimberly Hartley, and parents Charles and Dorotha Hartley all of Dayton. A native of Dayton he worked in the carpet industry...

David Browne

David Browne

Jul 25, 2016

David John BrowneBiographyBorn: November 17, 1941, Belleville, Ontario, CanadaParents:Father: John (Jack) Alfred Brown (The "e" was later added to the Brown by my father); Born September 12, 1912, Wolverhamton, EnglandMother: Daisy Viola Petre; Born October 5, 1907, Belleville, Ontario, CanadaI lived most of my early childhood in Belleville, Ontario, Canada next door to my Aunt and Uncle. The land on...

Timothy S. Jones

Timothy S. Jones

Jul 25, 2016

Jones, Timothy S., "Tim", 57, of Dayton, passed away Monday, July 25, 2016. For many years, Tim was a car salesman for many of the local dealerships. He was preceded in death by his parents, Richard and Celia Jones, and 2 sons, Cameron and Shawn. Tim is survived by his wife of 12 years, Belinda (Keen); 2 sons, Dennis Jones,...

Jean Means Unterborn

Jean Means Unterborn

Jul 25, 2016

Unterborn, Jean Means, 59, of New Carlisle, passed away Monday, July 25, 2016. She was a wound care specialist at Kettering Health Network for many years. Jean is survived by her husband of 8 years, Mark Unterborn; 4 children, Katrina Mollett, Latrisha Slagle, Dustin Slagle, Shayla Taylor-Nayles (Jason); 11 grandchildren, Colten, Levi, Sierra, Jadalyn, Madison, Kennah, Camron, Kayden, Bryanna, Brody,...

Ernest Grant

Ernest Grant

Jul 25, 2016

GRANT, Ernest L., of Ellijay, GA, formerly of Dayton, passed away July 25, 2016. He was preceded in death by his parents, Walter and Mary Grant and his daughter, Bernadette Snowden. He is survived by his wife, Jacqueline Grant; siblings, Don & Jingles Grant, and Mary Eshelman; son-in-law, Oley Snowden; son, Ernest & Brenda Grant, Jr.; daughter, Stephanie & Kevin...

Francis H. Strausbaugh

Francis H. Strausbaugh

Jul 24, 2016

Francis H. "Bud" Strausbaugh, age 69, of Hillsboro, OH passed away Sunday, July 24, 2016. He was born in Dayton, OH on August 25, 1946 to the late Francis E. and Virginia Strausbaugh. In addition to his parents, Bud was also preceded in death by his wife, Debra.Bud is survived by his sons: Jeffrey, Phillip (Tami), and Francis (Lisa) Strausbaugh;...

Randal Brown

Randal Brown

Jul 24, 2016

Randal F. Brown "Rudy", age 91 of Dayton, passed away July 24, 2016. He was born May 28, 1925 in Campton, KY to the late Dodridge and Nancy Brown. Preceded in death by son-in-law, Ronald Byrd. Rudy is survived by his wife of nearly 69 years, Marjorie Brown; son, Dennis (Katie) Brown; daughter, Denise Byrd; grandchildren: Nicole, Jason, Dustin and...

Nora Zell

Nora Zell

Jul 24, 2016

Nora Eleanor Zell, age 94 of Dayton, passed away Sunday, July 24, 2016. She was born September 30, 1921 in Highland County, Ohio, the daughter of the late Alva and Audry Davidson.Nora is preceded in death by her husband, Albert Stanley Zell; father, Alva Claude Davidson; mother, Audry Madge Davidson; sisters, Naomi Brown, Zelma Harker, Shirley Davidson, and Phyllis Davidson;...

Beverly Abner

Beverly Abner

Jul 23, 2016

Beverly E. Abner, "Bev", age 49 of Dayton, passed away on July 23, 2016. He was born on April 20, 1967 in Dayton, Ohio to Beverly Abner Sr. and Rosalie Griffin.He was preceded in death by his daughter, Ashley Abner and sister, Barbara Jean Holmes. Bev is survived by his loving wife, Holly; son, Dustin Gross; daughter, Christina (T.J.) Nobile;...

Leroy J. Senegal, Jr.

Leroy J. Senegal, Jr.

Jul 23, 2016

LeRoy Joseph Senegal, Jr., age 84 of Huber Heights, transitioned to Heaven on Saturday, July 23, 2016. He was born June 23, 1932 in Galveston, TX to the late LeRoy J. Senegal, Sr. and Mary (Chavalier) Senegal. In addition to his parents, LeRoy was preceded in death by his infant daughter, Monique Senegal; brother, John Senegal; and his granddaughter, Ella...

Brian C. Black

Brian C. Black

Jul 23, 2016

Brian C. Black "Blackie", age 85, passed away on the eve of his 62nd wedding anniversary, July 23, 2016. He was born May 17, 1931 at Durbin Boyd County, Kentucky. The son of the late Walter C. and Amanda Wilson Black. He is survived by his loving wife, Ruth Bernard Black; daughter Marlena K. (Roger Sr.) Baker; 2 grandsons Roger...

Ivo Hemmelgarn

Ivo Hemmelgarn

Jul 23, 2016

Ivo "Ike" Hemmelgarn, age 84 of Dayton, passed away Saturday, July 23, 2016. He was born March 2, 1932 in Burkettsville, Ohio. He is preceded in death by his loving wife of 60 years, Doris (Michael) Hemmelgarn; parents, Mary (Backs) and Joseph Hemmelgarn; siblings, Adella Halpin, Bertilla Ernst, Alma Graves, and Albert Hemmelgarn, and grandsons, Douglas and Anthony Jones. Ike...

Vivian Mills

Vivian Mills

Jul 23, 2016

Vivian S. Mills, age 68 of Huber Heights, passed away July 23, 2016. She was born November 25, 1947 in Fairborn, Ohio to the late Clarence and Virginia York. In addition to her parents, Vivian was preceded in death by her husband, John L. Mills; infant son, David A. Morrison; and niece, Diana Goodrich. Vivian is survived by her children:...

Travis J. Martin

Travis J. Martin

Jul 23, 2016

Travis J. Martin, age 27, passed away Saturday, July 23, 2016 at Lake Cumberland, KY. He was born in Misawa, Japan on February 28, 1989 to Carter and Gale Martin. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents; John and Ruth Hansen.In addition to his parents, Travis is survived by his loving wife, Julie; sisters: Katrina and Jennifer Martin;...

Eldon "Woody" Mowen

Eldon "Woody" Mowen

Jul 23, 2016

Eldon "Woody" Mowen, age 72, went to be with the Lord on July 23, 2016 after a long and courageous battle with Parkinson's. He was born to the late Jessie (Pratt) and Eldon Mowen on February 6, 1944 in Jamestown, Ohio. Woody retired from Dayton Pepsi Cola after 38 years of service. Woody was a member of Community Harvest Church...

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