Claire Diane Geis
Jun 25, 2026
Claire Diane Geis
Age 40 of Beavercreek, Ohio passed away on June 25, 2026. Claire was born on February 25,1986 in Dayton, Ohio and was a 2005 graduate of Carroll High school. Claire loved deeply, spoke her mind and gave generously. She had a homeopathic remedy for any ailment. She was a fantastic cook, beautiful decorator, and made gardening look easy....
Vaughn D. Beams
Jun 24, 2026
Vaughn D. Beams
Age 76, of Huber Heights, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, June 24, 2026. He was born October 15, 1949 in Dayton to the late David & Reva A. (Arnett) Beams.
Vaughn was a proud veteran of the U. S. Army. For over 20 years he served as a volunteer deputy for the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office. Vaughn was also...
Gayle Celeste Fowler
Jun 21, 2026
Gayle Celeste Fowler, age 90, of Vandalia, passed away June 21, 2026, at Kettering Health Dayton (Grandview Medical Center). She was born to Otto & Catherine Moses on June 19, 1936, in Dayton, Ohio. Gayle was known for her love of her cats. She also enjoyed needlepoint, crochet, and knitting. In addition to being a mother, she was at one...
Baby Bennett Namen Lee Jones
Jun 17, 2026
Bennett Namen Lee Jones was born sleeping peacefully on Wednesday, June 17th, at 6:40 AM to Katlynn and Jordan Jones. Our beloved baby, Bennett, was called home to Heaven before we could welcome him into this world.
Though Bennett’s time with us was brief, he touched our hearts in ways words cannot express. We take comfort in knowing he is held...
Robert Lee Aldredge, Jr.
Jun 17, 2026
Robert Lee “Bob” Aldredge, Jr.
Age 77, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 17th, 2026, surrounded by love at Ohio Hospice on Wilmington Ave in Dayton.
Bob was born February 11, 1949 in Dayton, the eldest son of the late Robert Lee (Sr.) & Elsie Marie (Whittridge) Aldredge.
Bob grew up on the North Side of Dayton, graduating from Vandalia Butler in 1967,...
Bernetta E. Chuvalas
Jun 14, 2026
Bernetta E. Chuvalas
Age 96, of Kettering, passed away Sunday, June 14, 2026. She was born March 17, 1930 in Dayton to the late Charles W. & Anna I. (Binkley) Rosell. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, John (Hank) Chuvalas, in 1980; her daughter, Janet Houston; six brothers & three sisters; and by...
Ruth A. Elkins
Jun 12, 2026
ELKINS, Ruth A. (Lowrey), 97, of Northridge (Dayton), passed away Friday, June 12, 2026 at her home. She was born to Henry & Ethel Lowrey on Dec. 11, 1928 in Dayton, Ohio. Ruth was a member of the North Dayton Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles, in 1999, and her brothers, Gene, Marvin “Bub,” and...
Matthew T. Leyes
Jun 9, 2026
Matthew T. Leyes, known affectionately as Matt to those who cherished him, passed away on June 9, 2026, in his hometown of Dayton, Ohio. Born on July 7, 1950, Matt lived a life characterized by quiet dedication, an inquisitive mind, and deep devotion to his family and faith.
A machinist by trade, Matt had the mind of an engineer, constantly fascinated...
Shirley Mae Hartkorn
Jun 9, 2026
Shirley Mae Hartkorn, 86, of Kettering, passed away Tuesday, June 9, 2026. She was born to the late Lawrence & Hazel Atkins on February 11, 1940 in Waverly, Ohio. Shirley loved to travel anywhere across the country to visit family and friends. She loved nature, animals, and flowers. She was an avid bingo player and loved going to the casino...
Patricia Ann Hoelscher
Jun 6, 2026
Patricia Ann Hoelscher
Age 92, of Dayton, Celina and Orlando, passed away Saturday, June 6, 2026 in Orlando, Florida. Patricia was born November 30, 1933 to the late John & Lida (Probus) Powell. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, John Hoelscher, in 2005; and by several siblings.
Patricia practiced the Catholic Faith and was...
Georgia M. Smith
Jun 6, 2026
Georgia Mae Smith (Fritz)
Age 90, of Dayton, passed away Saturday, June 6, 2026. Georgia was born December 22, 1935 in Duffield, Virginia to the late Will & Gracie (Lane) Fritz. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband of over 25 years, James (Jack) Smith, in 1987; their son, John Smith; sisters, Pansie &...
Chae Il Parrott
Jun 5, 2026
Chae Il Parrott
Age 84, of Vandalia, passed away peacefully at her home with her family by her side on Friday, June 5, 2026. Chae was born July 15, 1941 in South Korea to Yong Tal Pak & Yong Ye Yi. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by brothers & sisters.
Chae was a previous 20-year employee...
Richard F. Ganter
Jun 5, 2026
Richard F. “Rick” Ganter
Age 72, of Vandalia, passed away Friday, June 5, 2026, at Miami Valley Hospital – Main Campus. Rick was born February 21, 1954 in Dayton to the late Frank & Violet (Butts) Ganter. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by a daughter, Phyllis; brother, Bill; and by one sister, Charlotte.
He retired from...
Barbara J McNeal
Jun 4, 2026
McNeal, Barbara J., age 82 of Springfield, went to be with her Lord Thursday, June 4, 2026 at Springfield Regional Medical Center. She was born October 15, 1943, in Adelphi, OH, daughter of the late Lloyd M. & Georgia G. (Huston) Notestone. Barb was a retired teacher, impacting the lives of her students for over 29 years. She loved arranging...
Herma Risner
Jun 2, 2026
Herma Risner
Age 94, of Tipp City, Ohio passed away Tuesday, June 2, 2026 at Stone Springs Rehabilitation Facility, surrounded by her loving family. Herma was a member of First Light Church of Vandalia, Ohio and had a life-long love & dedication for her family.
She was born on May 17, 1932 to Chester and Lora (Hays) Holliday at Stacy, Ky. Herma...
Mary Ann Kniesly
May 30, 2026
Mary Ann Kniesly, age 86, of West Carrollton, passed away peacefully at her home on May 30, 2026, with her family by her side. Born on April 9, 1940, in Cincinnati, Ohio, she was the daughter of Charles and Mary Alice (Drewel) Griffiths. Mary Ann graduated from Mount Vernon Academy in 1957 and later attended Washington Missionary College in Takoma...
Charles "Happy" Elmer Gelder
May 29, 2026
GELDER, Charles “Happy” Elmer, Age 94, of Dayton, passed away Friday, May 29, 2026. Charles was born on June 1, 1931, son of the late George and Gladys Gelder. He worked for Dayton Power and Light for 15 years and eventually retired from Economy Linen after 41 years there.
Charles enjoyed golf and bowling. He was a lifelong fan of the...
Harry Lee Snodgrass
May 28, 2026
Harry L. Snodgrass
Age 73, of Vandalia, passed away Thursday, May 28, 2026. He was born June 19, 1952 in Norton, Virginia to the late Patrick & Kathy (Musick) Snodgrass. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his wife of 47 years, Patricia “Pat” Snodgrass, in 2023; and by several siblings.
Harry retired as a Firefighter/Paramedic/Inspector for...
Beau D. Townsend
May 22, 2026
TOWNSEND, Beau D., age 84 of Tipp City, joyfully joined his son Christopher in Heaven on Friday, May 22, 2026. Beau was born August 8, 1941 in Lima, OH, son of the late Francis “Bud” & and Jan Townsend. He was destined to be a successful businessman at an early age, as he was selling greeting cards and vacuum cleaners...
Terry Lynn Williams
May 20, 2026
Terry Williams, age 69, born November 19, 1956, passed away May 20th surrounded by family. She was preceded in death by her parents Barbra Rolle and Robert Chambers and her brothers, Bobby and Kenny Chambers.
Terry is survived by her loving husband, Ron Williams; her sisters Kathy (Richard) Faber, Peggy Miller, her children, Shawn (Tricia) Solarik, Kendra (Brendon) Potts, and Kelly...
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