Obituaries

Steven Bell

Steven Bell

Jul 2, 2015

Bell, Steven G., Age 55 of Miamisburg passed away July 2, 2015, at  Sycamore Hospital, Life Care.  Steven was born in Ohio to the late Melvin and Judy Bell and previously worked as a custodian at Valley View Schools for over 20 years.  He is survived by his two sons, Andrew and Chris, his brother Scott Bell, and 6 grandchildren.  A memorial service will...

LAURA SMITH

LAURA SMITH

Jun 20, 2015

Laura “Frances” Smith age 90 of Germantown passed away June 20, 2015 at Heartland of Miamisburg.  She was retired from Mound Laboratory and was a member of the Germantown United Methodist Church.  She was preceded in death by her husband Earl in 1993 and her daughter Sandra Smith in 1964, 2 brothers and 2 sisters.  She is survived by 1 son, Earl Smith...

Brook Boehmer

Brook Boehmer

Jun 19, 2015

Brook A. Boehmer,  age 38 of Germantown passed away on June 19, 2015. Brook was a 1995 graduate of Valley View High School and attended Miami University.   She was preceded in death by her father Charles Lynch.  Brook is survived by her husband Kenny,  mother Vicki (Paul)  Phillabaum, 3 children Lukas H. Boehmer, Elijah L. Boehmer and Graham S. Gade, mother in law Patty...

Lorenda Ruth

Lorenda Ruth

Jun 11, 2015

Lorenda L. Ruth, Lori  age 51, of Franklin passed away Thursday, June 11, 2015.  Born in Middletown, OH the daughter of the late Loren Truman Sr. and Thelma (Riley) Taylor.  She is survived by sons Kyle, Zachery and Benjaman Ruth, daughters Emily (Scottie) Hudson and Sarah Ruth, brother Loren (Anita) Taylor Jr., sisters Adeline Taylor Underwood, Rhonda (Brad) Jerman and 3 grandchildren.  The family...

Anthony Lang

Anthony Lang

Jun 10, 2015

Anthony (Tony) J. Lang age 76 , passed away June 10, 2015  at Hospice of Dayton, Middletown Campus.  He was preceded in death by his wife Dorothy.  Anthony is survived by his sons Mark, Mike and Matt, Matt's wife Deanna and their children Jessica and Joseph.  A Mass  of Christian Burial will take place on  Monday, June 15, 2015, at 10:30 A.M. at St Henry Catholic...

Richard Smith, Sr.

Richard Smith, Sr.

May 31, 2015

Richard J. Smith, Sr.  Age 60 of Dayton, OH passed away May 31, 2015 at Kettering Memorial Hospital.  He born in Middletown, OH to the late Raymond and Lena (Hamilton) Smith.  Richard was a veteran of the US Army.  He is survived by his wife Christine Smith of Dayton, and his children and grandchildren: Rick Smith Jr, his girlfriend Jeanette and his children  Ashely and...

Dorothy Bowe

Dorothy Bowe

May 30, 2015

Dorothy J. Bowe, age 81 of Germantown passed away May 30, 2015 at Astoria Health Center.  She was born in Bradley, OH to the late John and Julia (Petrosky) Kosegi.  Dorothy retired from Bell telephone company as a telephone operator.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her two brothers Jim and John.  She is survived by 2 daughters Lisa...

Dorothy Linville

Dorothy Linville

May 26, 2015

Linville, Dorothy M., 95, of Miamisburg, passed away at Hospice of Dayton on May 26, 2015.  She was born in Dayton, OH to the late Bronson and Edna Moore.  Dorothy was very generous to anyone in need and loved having people come to her home.  She enjoyed teaching Sunday school at Ferry Church of Christ (now Crossview Christian), and Miamisburg Christian Church where...

Richard Cason

Richard Cason

May 23, 2015

Richard D. Cason., age 76 of Farmersville, OH passed away Saturday, May 23, 2015 at Walnut Creek Nursing Center. He was born to the late Oscar and Dora (Reser) Cason in Dayton, OH,  a veteran of the US Army, and retired from GM-Harrison division after 30 years.  Richard volunteered for Farmersville Fire & Rescue for 6 years, and New Lebanon Fire &...

Virginia Arstingstall

Virginia Arstingstall

May 7, 2015

Virginia S. Arstingstall, age 91 of Germantown passed away Thursday May 7, 2015 at Kingston of Miamisburg. Virginia was retired from Dayton Press. She was preceded in death by her husband Claude  and a son Thomas Lee. Survived by sons Michael Sr. of Farmersville, and Larry   of Carlisle, 5 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren and 1 great great grandchild.  Private funeral services...

Ada Foust

Ada Foust

Apr 18, 2015

Ada  O. Foust,  Age 86, of New Lebanon, Ohio passed away Saturday, April 18, 2015 at Hospice of Dayton. Ada was born on October 17, 1928 in Speedwell Tennessee, the daughter of the late Jesse L. and Harriett E. [Leach] Russell. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by 1 sister; Edith Bollinger and 3 brothers; Audey, Walter, and...

Linda Spencer

Linda Spencer

Apr 13, 2015

Linda S. Spencer, age 62, of Seven Mile passed away Monday April 13, 2015 at her residence. Linda was born on May 5, 1952 the daughter of the late Warren and Gretchen Rupp. She was a graduate of Valley View High Scholl class of 1970 and was retired from A.K. Steel. In addition to her parents she was preceded in...

John Judy

John Judy

Apr 11, 2015

Dr. John ( Jack) Judy age 87, of Germantown passed away Saturday April 11, 2015 at Hospice of Dayton.  Dr. Judy was born on August 27, 1927, the son of the late Harold and Dorothy (Smith) Judy. Jack was a graduate of Germantown High School class of 1945, he was a member of the Ohio State University Department of Animal Science,...

Evelyn King

Evelyn King

Apr 8, 2015

Evelyn L. King, age 91, of Miamisburg passed away  April 8, 2015 at Heartland of Miamisburg. Evelyn was born March 29, 1924 in Wheeling West Virginia, to Tom and Grace Larson. She was a member of the Oasis Church in Middletown.  Preceded in death by her daughter Roxanne Wright and a brother Tom Larson Jr. Evelyn is survived by her husband Loyd,...

James McPherson

James McPherson

Apr 1, 2015

James L. McPherson, age 69 of German Twp.  passed away Wednesday April 1, 2015 at Life Care in Miamisburg. He was retired from Apex Tool & Die- Cooper with 28 years of service and was a U.S. Army Veteran of the Vietnam Conflict. Preceded in death by his parents Millard and Thelma (Ballinger) Sims. James is survived by his wife Danita;...

Geneva Lockhart

Geneva Lockhart

Mar 19, 2015

Geneva Holland Lockhart, 94, of Miamisburg, passed away at Otterbein Springboro Skilled Nursing on March 19, 2015 following an extended illness.  Born October 16, 1920, in Madison County, KY, she was the daughter of the late Malcom and Serena (Kidwell) Pearson.  She was preceded in death by her husband of 43 years, Raymond W. Holland and husband of 2 years, Flores Edwin...

Elwanda Pearson

Elwanda Pearson

Mar 9, 2015

Elwanda Pearson, age 83 of Miamisburg, passed away Monday, March 9, 2015 in her home. Elwanda was born in Estill Co. Kentucky, the daughter of the late Vernon and Nannie (Dunaway) Thomas. She is also preceded in death by her husband Therman Pearson, brothers Raymond, Eugene, Jennings, Vernon, Harry Thomas Sr. & sister Dorothy Massie. She is survived by daughters...

Nannie Burnside

Nannie Burnside

Feb 28, 2015

Nannie Belle Cox Burnside, Nannie Belle Cox, age 93 of Springboro, was born November 6, 1921 in Mariba, Kentucky to William and Calista (Jones) Cox She was preceded in death by her loving husband George Burnside in 1994 and her beloved son Willis Murrell who died in 2006. She is survived by one sister, Ada Hardenberg Duckert. Belle  was a selfless...

Della Brads

Della Brads

Feb 13, 2015

Della Victoria Higgins Brads 95, of Germantown, Ohio died at home February 12, 2015.  She was born April 28, 1919 in Goshen, Virginia, the daughter of the late William Alexander and Cenie Pherletter Nicely Smith Higgins. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 71 years, Dr. C. Marvin Brads, half sisters, Mary Smith Morris,...

Betty McNinch

Betty McNinch

Feb 9, 2015

Betty (Ball) McNinch, Age 89, passed away on February 09, 2015.  Betty was preceded in death by the love of her life, Thomas A. McNinch, and a host of friends and family members.  She is survived by her children, Thomas C. McNinch (Jane), Linda McNinch (Gary Schlegel), Susan Jones (JP), and Erin McNinch.  She was Grandma to nine grandchildren and Great-Grandma to seven...