Obituaries

Dorothy Elaine Queen

Dec 5, 2017

Dorothy Elaine Queen (known to all as Elaine) was born on April 4, 1947 in Portsmouth, Ohio.  She was the second of eleven children born to Henry and Dorothy Clausing.  Elaine was a 1965 graduate of Clay High School.  She was married at the age of 19 in 1966 to Richard Queen.  She attended Ohio University before joining Richard...

Betty Buehner

Dec 4, 2017

Buehner, Betty J., age 88 of Farmersville passed away December 4, 2017. She was born in Gratis, OH to the late Lloyd and Ruth (Eby) Burnett, graduated from Gratis High School in 1947 and retired after 35 years as a medical receptionist for Dr. Fiel's office in Farmersville. Betty enjoyed cooking, shopping, spending time with her family and watching...

Anthony Lala

Dec 4, 2017

Marilyn Dils

Dec 1, 2017

Dils, Marilyn, age 85 of Miamisburg passed away Friday December 1st, 2017 at Hospice of Butler & Warren Counties. She was born in Index, Kentucky to the late Isaac and Ethel (Brown) Manning. Marilyn was a member of the US Coast Guard Auxiliary, she enjoyed crocheting, puzzle books, reading, baking and cooking. Marilyn loved her family and was active in...

David McDonnell

Nov 26, 2017

McDonnell, David R, age 58 passed away on November 26, 2017 at his home. He was born in Dayton, OH to the late Ronald and Lucille (Coffman) McDonnell, Jr., and graduated from Centerville High School in 1978. David attended St. John’s U.C.C. in Germantown, and was an avid collector of antique trucks and construction equipment. David spent many years...

Gerald Shock

Nov 22, 2017

Shock, Gerald F. "Dutch", age 96 of Miamisburg passed away November 22, 2017.  He was born to the late Pleasant and Estella (Brown) Shock in Farmersville, Oh, attended Germantown High School, and served in the US Army Air Corps during WWII.  Dutch was a member of Carpenter's House Baptist Church.  He enjoyed working with the Bus Ministry while at First Baptist...

Gerald Balling

Nov 20, 2017

Balling, Gerald Joseph, age 72, died on November 20, 2017 at the Atrium Medical Center in Middletown, OH.  He leaves behind  his son Scott (Catherine) Balling, granddaughter Flora, his sister Doris Todd, his nephew and good friend Ed Chance and a host of other nieces and nephews.  Jerry, who was preceded in death by his mother Dorothy, his father Anthony and his brother...

Mary Long

Nov 8, 2017

Long, Mary Lou, age 87 passed away November 8th, 2017. Mary was born in Dayton, OH to the late Harry Sr. and Velma Crowe. Mary was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. She especially enjoyed spending time with her loved ones. Some of her favorite activities included watching her grandchildren play sports, attending family gatherings, and shopping....

Alma Bourne

Nov 4, 2017

Bourne, Alma Macil (Clevenger), age 100, passed away November 4, 2017 in Germantown, OH surrounded by her loving family.  She was born July 20, 1917 in Ivydale, WV to the late Hiram and Martha (Dobbins) Clevenger.  Along with her parents she is preceded in death by her husband Raymond, her oldest son Norman and his wife Margie who she...

Thomas Holden

Oct 29, 2017

Holden, Thomas R., age 71 of Dayton passed away October 29, 2017 at the Dayton VA Hospital.  He was born in Greensburg, PA and was a veteran of the US Navy.  Graveside services will be held Monday, November 6, 2017 at 10:30am at the Dayton National Cemetery with Military Honors.

Jennifer Rickert

Oct 26, 2017

Rickert, Jennifer B., age 70 of Germantown passed away peacefully on October 26, 2017.  She was born to the late Herbert and Cletus (Cook) Barton in Dayton, OH, graduated from Germantown High School, and retired from GM after 30 years.  After she retired, Jennifer enjoyed scrapbooking and spending time with her grandchildren, she was an avid sports fan, and...

Dennis Peck

Oct 21, 2017

Dennis Peck, age 58, died peacefully at Dayton Hospice after a courageous battle with cancer. He is forever missed by his children: Aaron, Matt, Bryan, Brandon, and Brooke Peck; his siblings: Dynita Boehringer, Debbie King, Diana Peck, and Doug Peck; ex-wife Dayan Harlamert, countless nieces, nephews, cousins, friends, neighbors and other relatives. He is preceded in death by his...

Edward Cochran

Aug 29, 2017

Cochran, Edward A., age 91 of Germantown passed away on August 29, 2017 at Sycamore Glen Retirement Center. He was born in Kilise, West Virginia.  Ed attended Germantown High School before joining the US Navy and was a WWII veteran. He is preceded in death by his wife Nellie, he is survived by his son Eddie Lee Cochran of...

Amanda Johnson

Aug 26, 2017

Johnson, Amanda Lee, 81, of Middletown, passed away Saturday, August 26, with her husband by her side in their home. Her death was from the result of brain concussions two years ago. She was born in Saginaw Michigan, on April 8, 1936, the only child of Otis and Joye Grant. Amanda graduated from Middletown High School in 1955 and...

Doris McIntosh

Aug 18, 2017

Mcintosh, Doris E., age 86 of Germantown passed away August 18, 2017 at her home. She was born in Rockford, OH to the late Norville and Nora (Lee) Proffitt. she was a member of the Germantown United Methodist Church, the Germantown Senior Citizens, and enjoyed camping and bowling. Along with her parents she was also preceded in death by...

Linda Mathews

Jul 22, 2017

Linda E. Mathews of Dayton passed away Saturday July 22, 2017 at St. Leonards Sr. Living.  She was born in Greensboro, N.C., the daughter of the late Earl Sr. and Laura Frances Smith.  She graduated from Germantown High School and then graduated from Good Samaritan Nursing College.  Linda was a nurse and retired from Sycamore Hospital.  She is survived by...

Phyllis Glander

Jul 17, 2017

Glander, Phyllis J., age 81 passed away July 17,2017 at her home.  She was born in Blue Ball, Ohio on March 19, 1936 to the late Henry and Bonnie (Halsey) Haven.  Phyllis enjoyed farming alongside her husband Fred for many years, she was a lifelong member of State Road United Methodist Church, enjoyed square dancing with the Country Cousins...

Gladys Shock

Jul 1, 2017

Shock, Marie "Granny", age 101 of Germantown passed away Saturday, July 1, 2017 at Hospice of Butler and Warren Counties.  She was born in Blanchester, OH to the late Glover and Etta (Sams) Little on September 14, 1915.  Gladys retired from Atlas Tire and after her retirement she worked part time at the Downtowner Restaurant in Germantown.  Along with...

Martha Branin

Jun 29, 2017

Branin, Martha A., age 85 of Germantown passed away at her home on June 29, 2017.  She was born to the late Oscar and Edith (Helber) Falk in Columbus, OH.  Martha loved gardening and spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.  Along with her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Rev. Robert W. Branin, Jr. in...

Charles Ferguson

Jun 26, 2017

Ferguson, Charles E., age 60 of Germantown passed away June 26, 2017 at Hospice of Butler & Warren Counties.  Services will be private per the request of the family.