Obituaries

Orabelle "Fran" Diltz

Orabelle "Fran" Diltz

Jun 14, 2016

Orabelle Francine Diltz, 89, of Trotwood, passed away June 14, 2016. Fran was born in Chillicothe, Ohio on November 9, 1926 to the late Clarence and Hazel Shellhammer. She was a member of Sulfur Grove Methodist Church for many years. In her free time, she enjoyed fishing and spending time with family. In addition to her parents, Fran was preceded...

Troy D. Todd, Sr.

Troy D. Todd, Sr.

Jun 14, 2016

Troy D. Todd, Sr., age 80 of Huber Heights, went home to be with the Lord on June 14, 2016. He was born October 25, 1935 in Wilder, TN to the late Ernest and Lena Todd. In addition to his parents, Troy was preceded in death by his sister, Sandy Weaver; and brothers: Jimmy, Rick and Boyd Todd. Troy is...

Ricky Lee Roark

Ricky Lee Roark

Jun 14, 2016

Ricky Lee Roark, age 60 of West Carrollton, passed away Tuesday, June 14, 2016. He was born September 13, 1955 in Dayton, Ohio the son Edsel and Mallie Roark.He is preceded in death by his mother, Mallie Roark; sister, Carol Sue Jenkins.Ricky is survived by his loving wife of over 31 years; Pam; three sons, Nathan, Dustin and Ryan; six...

Ray Edward Sullivan

Ray Edward Sullivan

Jun 14, 2016

Ray Edward Sullivan, 12/15/47-6/14/16. Heaven received another angel today! "Absent from the body, but present with the Lord". Ray will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.Preceded in death by son Robert Sullivan; parents, Maude and Warren Sullivan; grandmother, Laura Sullivan; all of West Virginia.Survived by his wife of 41 years, Doris Sullivan; daughter Cheryl (Chad) Curry...

Clarence H Davis, Jr.

Clarence H Davis, Jr.

Jun 14, 2016

DAVIS, Clarence "Tom", Jr., age 78 of Miamisburg, passed away peacefully on June 14, 2016 at Hospice of Dayton. He was born in Portsmouth to the late Sophie and Clarence Davis, Sr. Tom retired from DP&L after many years of loyal service. He enjoyed restoring classic cars and attending swap meets in his free time and spending time with his...

Henry Centers

Henry Centers

Jun 13, 2016

Henry Darrell Centers, age 60 of Dayton, passed away Monday, June 13, 2016 at his residence.He was born November 21, 1955 in Frenchburg, Kentucky, the son of Clay and Hazel Centers.He is preceded in death by his parents.Henry Darrell is survived by girlfriend, Debbie Bresher. Mother of children, Joy Centers. Sons: Shawn (Chrystal) Centers, Shane (Erica) Centers, and Brian Humphrey....

Scott Mahan

Scott Mahan

Jun 13, 2016

Scott Mahan, age 42 of Mingo, passed away unexpectedly on June 13, 2016. He was born August 18, 1973 in Dayton, OH to Ronald and Anna Mahan. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Don C. Mahan. In addition to his parents, Scott is survived by his daughter, Ava Faye Mahan; the love of his life, Amy Ross; grandmother,...

Gerald D. Shaw

Gerald D. Shaw

Jun 13, 2016

Gerald D. Shaw, age 79, went to be with the Lord on June 13, 2016. He was born to the late Howard and Audrey Shaw on February 21, 1937 in Lima, Ohio. Jerry was a veteran in the United States Air Force and served for over 20 years obtaining the rank of Senior Master Sergeant. In 1978 he founded Shaw's...

Rodger Hanahan

Rodger Hanahan

Jun 13, 2016

Rodger Hanahan, 64, passed away Monday evening June 13, 2016 at Hospice of Dayton. He was born to Hascal Hanahan and Velma Hanahan on October 8, 1951 in Dayton, Ohio. Rodger is survived by his children Angela Hanahan and John Hanahan (Fiance Kearra); three grandchildren Brianna, Alexandria, Jace; mother Velma Hanahan; sisters Brenda and Mary Ann. He was preceded in...

Flossie Carper

Flossie Carper

Jun 13, 2016

Flossie L. Carper, age 77 of Miamisburg, passed away on June 13, 2016 at Kettering Medical Center. She was born on April 3, 1939 in Jackson, Kentucky to the late John and Sarah (Riley) Howard. Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 40 years, Bill Carper; son, Steven W. Bray; step-mother who raised her,...

William M. Miracle

William M. Miracle

Jun 13, 2016

William M. Miracle, age 82, passed away Monday, June 13, 2016 in Dayton, OH. He was born April 20, 1934 in Middlesboro, KY to the late Raymond and Vola Miracle, nee' Rowlett. In addition to his parents, William was preceded in death by his wife, Joanne, and brother, Homer Ray Miracle.William is survived by his daughter, Cindy (Dan) Steeley; brothers:...

Shirley Jean Gray

Shirley Jean Gray

Jun 13, 2016

Gray, Shirley J., 74, of Dayton, departed this earthly existence Monday, June 13, 2016. Shirley was employed for 31 ยฝ years with the Dayton Police Dept. She also briefly performed as an Aerialist in various circuses, as she also had a fascination with elephants. Shirley was a very strong, independent, loving woman.She was preceded in death by her parents Julian...

John Charles Larkin

John Charles Larkin

Jun 13, 2016

John Charles Larkin, age 65, of Kettering, passed away on Monday, June 13, 2016. He was preceded in death by his father, Charles E. Larkin. John is survived by his mother, Zola M. Larkin; sister, Cindy Gardner and her children, Marisa Hatton and Paige Gardner, and their children, Kylie Durnbaugh and Cooper Hatton; brother, Dan (Teri) Larkin and their son,...

Dr. Mesfinh. Araya

Dr. Mesfinh. Araya

Jun 13, 2016

Dr. Mesfin Araya, age 74 of Dayton, passed away June 13, 2016.

E.W. Smith

E.W. Smith

Jun 12, 2016

E.W. Smith "Wayne", age 70 of Vandalia, passed away June 12, 2016. He was born April 25, 1946 in LaFollette, TN to the late Hubert and Viola Smith. In addition to his parents, Wayne was preceded in death by his sister, Anna Mae Kincer; and granddaughter, Dana Hayden.Wayne is survived by his daughters: Cara Smith (Jim Kidd) and Amber Bias;...

Dorothy Stuhlemmer

Dorothy Stuhlemmer

Jun 12, 2016

Dorothy (Dottie) Stuhlemmer of Huber Heights passed away on Sunday, June 12, 2016 at the age of 62.Dottie was born to parents Harry and Dorothy Reboulet on December 30, 1953 in Dayton, Ohio. She grew up the eldest of six and attended St. Joseph Commercial High School. For the last 20 years she has worked as a principal product support...

Harold Freeland

Harold Freeland

Jun 12, 2016

Harold E. Freeland, age 90 of Wilmington, passed away on June 12, 2016 at his home. He was born on December 23, 1925 in Wilmington, Ohio, to the late Oscar and Irene (Hill) Freeland. Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Geneva Freeland.Harold is survived by his son, Keith Freeland (Frances Lopez); two grandchildren, Klaus...

Charles M. Shaffer

Charles M. Shaffer

Jun 12, 2016

Charles M. Shaffer, age 80, of Dayton, passed away Sunday, June 12, 2016. He was born March 10, 1936 in Hiltons, Virginia. He was preceded in death by his wife, Shirley A. Shaffer; father, Luke Shaffer; mother, Florence Morrison; and brothers, Walter, Paul and James Shaffer. Charles is survived by his daughter, Sandra J. (Gary) Jones; step-son, Ted (Amy) Brooks;...

Beverly Kay Combs

Beverly Kay Combs

Jun 12, 2016

Beverly Kay (Newman) Combs, 67, of Kettering, passed away June 12, 2016. Beverly was born in Dayton, Ohio on April 26, 1949 to the late Kenneth and Marjorie Newman. She attended Stivers High School where she met and married Carl Combs. Beverly was a homemaker in addition to working at various jobs. In her free time, she enjoyed drinking coffee...

Monique Dione Steverson

Monique Dione Steverson

Jun 12, 2016

Monique Dione Steverson, 52, of Trotwood, passed away June 12, 2016. Monique was born in Chicago, Illinois on October 6, 1963. Monique enjoyed life and was always the life of the party.Monique was preceded in death by her father, James Steverson and her grandmother, Bernice Jones.She is survived by her sons, Martel Luster, Brent (Tiara) Steverson; daughter, Aaran (Demar) Jones;...

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