Obituaries
James C. Keys, Jr.
Jun 12, 2017
James "Clay" Keys Jr., 65, passed away on Monday, June 12, 2017. James was born on July 27, 1951 in Knoxville, Tennessee to the late Juanita and James Keys Sr. He is survived by wife of 33 years, Patty Keys; children, Clayton Keys and Alicia (Billi) Dean; siblings, Linda, Debra, and Larry (Kim) Keys; grandchildren, Noah, Shawn, Kierstin, Tae, Ryley,...
Joshua Orb Bartee
Jun 12, 2017
Joshua Orb Bartee, age 37 of Huber Heights, passed away June 12, 2017. He was born December 10, 1979 in Dayton, OH. He was preceded in death by his wife, Melissa Bartee; and brother, David Bartee.Josh is survived by his parents: Sharon Salyers and Steve (Phyllis) Bartee; children: Krysta, Sarrah and Joshua Jr.; brothers: Steven Bartee Jr. and Jeremy Bartee;...
Franklin D. Reese, Sr.
Jun 12, 2017
Franklin D. Reese, Sr., age 76 of Medway,OH, passed away June 12, 2017. He was born November 1, 1940 in Peterstown, WV to the late Roger and Gladys (Karnes) Reese. In addition to his parents, Franklin was preceded in death by his sister, Maryetta Craig; brothers, Pat and Fred Reese all of Peterstown, WV.He is survived by his loving wife,...
Josephine Amatulli
Jun 12, 2017
Josephine M. Amatulli, 87, passed away Monday, June 12, 2017. Josephine was the daughter of the late Frank and Palma Arci. Josephine was the devoted wife to Joseph P. Amatulli. They were married 63 years. Josephine is survived by her Daughter, Beverly (Emerson) Lightner, Grandson, Justin Lightner and Sister-In-Law, Malou Arch. Along with many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. She...
Jonathan David Idle
Jun 11, 2017
Jonathan David Idle, 20, of Tipp City, died June 11th, 2017 with an undiagnosed heart condition. He was born March 31st, 1997 in Troy, the son of Michael Frank and Jennifer Idle. He attended Montessori schools and graduated from Miami Valley High School in 2015, where he was a member of the tennis, golf, and basketball teams. He was about...
Rodney Parkison, Sr.
Jun 11, 2017
Rodney "Rod" Parkison, age 51 of Dayton, passed away Sunday, June 11, 2017 after a long battle with Multiple Sclerosis. He was born January 28, 1966 in Dayton, Ohio the son to Betty Parkison.Rod was a truck driver for over 25 years. He was dedicated to his kids and his grandchildren. Rod will always be remembered for his unique personality...
Christine B Russell
Jun 11, 2017
RUSSELL, Christine B., age 85 of Dayton, passed away peacefully on June 11, 2017. She was born in Middletown, Ohio to the late James Isaac and Opal Pearl Hixson. Christine married Hobert William Russell in July of 1960. The two went on to have two children. She worked for many years as an elementary school teacher aid for McGuffy Elementary....
John E. Brayfield
Jun 11, 2017
Mr. John Elijah Brayfield, age 94, passed away in Xenia on Sunday June 11, 2017. He was born on April 16, 1923 in Carlisle Kentucky to James Thompson and Anna (Riddle) Brayfield. Johnny, as he was known to family, attended school in Adams county, Ohio and graduated high school in 1941. In 1943 he joined the Army Air Force and...
Rodney L. Elkin
Jun 10, 2017
Rodney L. Elkin, age 62 of Dayton, passed away June 10, 2017. He was born February 17, 1955 in Dayton to the late Chester and Louise (Lockhart) Elkin. He is survived by his 2 children, DeWitt Elkin and Corey Mauer; grandchildren, Ava, Gracie, Gavin, Izzy and Amethyst; sister, Tonya Mack; significant other, Pam Bowen and numerous extended family and friends.Rodney...
Ronald O. Applegate
Jun 10, 2017
Ronald O. Applegate, age 74 of Dayton, passed away June 10, 2017. Ronald was born in Dayton to the late Edison and Mary Applegate. He was a faithful follower of the Lord and made sure to let his family and loved ones know that they were in his prayers, thoughts, and that they were loved. Ron enjoyed singing karaoke with...
Shirley Lawson
Jun 10, 2017
Once upon a time there was a wonderful and beautiful angel named Shirley. Known to many in the Kingdom as honey, mom, momma, maw, maudy, mamaw, and my friend.On June 10th, 2017, when all was well in the Kingdom and her work on earth was through, the bell tower chimed and the beautiful angel received her wings. Her spirit flew...
Everett Owen Gifford
Jun 10, 2017
Everett Owen Gifford, age 72 of Dayton, passed away June 10, 2017. He was born August 14, 1944 in Cincinnati, OH to the late Everett and Helen Gifford. In addition to his parents, Owen was preceded in death by his brother-in-law, Ed Keller and grandsons: Zachery Gifford and Anthony Gifford, Jr.Owen is survived by his wife of 51 years, Martha...
Delpha Lucille Diehl
Jun 10, 2017
Delpha Lucille Diehl, age 75 of Beavercreek, passed away peacefully on June 10, 2017. She was born in Regan, OK to the late Cleo and Elvie Tolbert. Delpha was an avid gardener and loved nature. She was a faithful Christian and took much comfort in knowing God was with her always. She was a loving and devoted mother, grandmother, sister...
Dolores Irene Farrell
Jun 10, 2017
Dolores I. Farrell, age 85 of Bellbrook, passed away June 10, 2017. She was born January 28, 1932 in Dayton to the late Edward and Dorothy (Wellman) Werling. In addition to her parents, Dolores was preceded in death by her husband, Michael E. Farrell Jr.; brothers, Richard Werling and Victor Werling.She is survived by her 4 children, Michael (Terri) Farrell...
Marilyn Jean Baldino
Jun 10, 2017
Ms. Marilyn Jean Baldino (née Wolfe) of Centerville, OH passed away on Saturday, June 10, 2017 at the age of 78. She was comforted bed side by her daughter Karen Arthur.Marilyn was born to parents Jean (née Flynn ) and Edwin Wolfe on June 5, 1939 in Rochester, NY and grew up as an only child. She attended Our Lady...
Rick E. Wuest
Jun 10, 2017
Wuest, Richard Eric (Rick), age 72 of Centerville, Ohio passed away at home on June 10th, 2017. Rick graduated from SAA in Rome NY in 1962 and the University of Dayton in 1966 where he earned a Bachelor's Degree in engineering. Following graduation, he served in the US Army Corp of Engineers in Viet Nam. Upon his return he settled...
Sharon G. Jefferis-Redfern
Jun 10, 2017
Sharon G. Jefferis-Redfern, age 77 of Dayton, passed away Saturday, June 10, 2017 at Hospice of Dayton. She was born September 11, 1939 in Union City, Indiana to the late Gertrude and Volnie Stilts.In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Phillip Stilts.Sharon will be missed by her loving daughter, Jacqueline (Joseph) Reynolds; grandchildren, Nicole...
Alice J. Fleet
Jun 10, 2017
Alice J. Fleet, age 85, of Dayton, Ohio, passed away on June 9, in her home. She was born in Dayton on June 27, 1931 to parents William and Dorothy Doughman. She was a homemaker who, most of all enjoyed her family. A talented artist and excellent Scrabble player, she loved to garden and could create anything from fabric. She...
Judith Arlene Galloway
Jun 9, 2017
Judith Arlene Galloway, 78, of Springboro, passed away June 9, 2017. Judith was born in Dayton, Ohio on April 13, 1939. In her free time she enjoyed sewing, coloring, playing cards, attending church and spending time with her family. Judith was preceded in death by her husband of 40 years, Wayne Galloway; and her son, Tim Galloway.She is survived by...
Anthony S Mascola
Jun 9, 2017
Anthony S. "Tony" Mascola, age 58 of Beavercreek, passed away at his home on June 9, 2017. He was born in Philadelphia, PA to the late Josephine and Anthony J. Mascola. Tony was an excellent musician and enjoyed playing, recording, and listening to all types. He was an aspiring comedian and would perform at local open-mic nights. Tony worked as...
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