Obituaries

Carl Speck Sr.

Carl Speck Sr.

Jul 30, 2016

Carl David Speck Sr. (Dave Speck), 72, of Johnstown, Ohio, died peacefully on July 30, 2016, at the Victory Ridge Hospice in Dayton, Ohio. He was born on April 19, 1944, a son of the late Charles and Emma Pearl Speck. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers, Ray Speck, Calvin Speck, and Paul...

Mary H. Bush

Mary H. Bush

Jul 30, 2016

Mary H. Bush, age 98, of Beavercreek, passed away Saturday, July 30, 2016. She was born November 11, 1917 in Bazetta Township, OH to the late Harry and Hallie Parke. In addition to her parents, Mary was preceded in death by her husband, Lewis; and son, Larry Dean.Mary is survived by her children: Paul (Jeanne) Bush, and Linda (Nancy) Bush;...

James Owens

James Owens

Jul 30, 2016

James F. Owens, "Uncle Boots," age 91. On July 30 our Lord looked down and said "my good and faithful servant you have finished the race and kept the faith. Rest in my arms forevermore."Jim was born on December 12, 1924 in Speedwell, TN to the late Ossero and Paradine (Edwards) Owens. Preceded in death by 2 brothers Albert and...

Linda L. Steele

Linda L. Steele

Jul 30, 2016

Steele, Linda Lou, 76, passed away July 30, 2016 at home with her family. She was born June 3, 1940 to the late Bennie and Elna Cook. Linda is preceded in death by her parents; Son Donald MaLoon; and grand-daughter Krystal Shumard.She is survived, deeply loved, and missed by her children Mark MaLoon, Tammy Shumard, Deborah Roberts, Denise Davis, Larry...

Jack Welch

Jack Welch

Jul 29, 2016

Jack L. Welch Jr., age 58 of Wilmington, passed away on July 29, 2016 at Sycamore Hospital. He was born on April 12, 1958 in Dayton, Ohio to Jack Welch Sr. and Loretta (White) Powell. He was preceded in death by his father, Jack L. Welch, Sr. and infant son, Jason Welch. Jack is survived by his loving wife of...

Duwain Eugene Boivin

Duwain Eugene Boivin

Jul 28, 2016

DuWain E. Boivin, age 70, of Xenia, passed on peacefully after a lengthy illness at his home in Xenia, OH on Thursday, July 28, 2016. He was born August 1, 1945 in Saginaw, MI to the late DuWain A. and Marie Boivin. DuWain is survived by his wife Veronica of 49 years; sons: DuWain K. and Douglas W. Boivin; sisters:...

Willoughby Thorn

Willoughby Thorn

Jul 27, 2016

Willoughby Stamper Allen Thorn Willoughby Allen Thorn, 96, joined her ancestors on July 27, 2016. Even though her incredible memory diminished over the last few years, she remained kind and sweet until the end of her days.Although Willoughby spent the last 50 years of her life in Beavercreek, Ohio, her true home was Washington, Indiana, where she was born on...

Tom Hatcher

Tom Hatcher

Jul 27, 2016

Thomas W. "Tom" Hatcher, age 81, of Riverside, passed away Wednesday, July 27, 2016 at home. He was born August 14, 1934 in Preble County, Ohio. Tom was a member of IBEW L.U. 82.He was preceded in death by his parents, Elmer and Molly Hatcher; sisters, Edna, Fleeta, Lora and brother, George.Tom is survived by his loving wife, Arlene; sisters,...

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...

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