Obituaries
Brenda Lucas
Feb 19, 2023
Brenda Faye (Bufton) Lucas, age 78, passed away in her sleep at New Lebanon OH Rehab and Health Care following a battle with pancreatic cancer. Brenda was an optimistic, fun loving, and caring lover of life. Everyone that knew her will miss her ever ready smile, and how much she loved to laugh. Brenda was born in Springfield MA to...
Harry Bussard
Feb 12, 2023
Harry E. Bussard, age 89 of Germantown, OH passed away at Kettering Medical Center on February 12, 2023. Harry was born in Gratis, OH to the late Charles and Elizabeth (Weaver) Bussard, graduated from Germantown High School, and was a veteran of the US Army. After his military service, Harry worked for DP&L and retired after over 30 years before...
Leonard "Doy" Neely
Feb 7, 2023
Leonard "Doy" Neely, age 88 of Burnside, KY, formerly of Dayton, OH passed away on February 7, 2023 at Doverwood Nursing Home in Hamilton. He was born in Livingston, TN to the late James and Beatrice (Ledbetter) Neely and retired from Dayton Press. Doy enjoyed being outside and tinkering with his cars. Along with his parents, he was preceded in...
Richard "Doug" Morton
Feb 3, 2023
Richard Douglas Morton "Doug", age 71 of Germantown, OH passed away unexpectedly on February 3, 2023 at his home. He was born in Dayton, OH to the late John and Velma (Slyder) Morton, graduated from Valley View High School class of 1970, and retired from J.R. Jurgensen. Doug enjoyed fishing, hunting, and spending time with his children and grandchildren. Along...
John Harrison
Jan 31, 2023
John Henry Harrison, age 77 of Dayton, OH passed away peacefully on January 31, 2023 at the Dayton VA Medical Center. He was a veteran of the US Army and will be laid to rest at the convenience of his family.
Minnie Brown
Jan 28, 2023
Minnie Brown, age 86 of Franklin, OH passed away peacefully at her home on January 28, 2023. Minnie was born in Pliny, WV to the late Robert and Opal (Bays) Steele. Minnie loved spending time with her family and enjoyed listening to country music. Along with her parents, Minnie was preceded in death by her husband Larry Ivan Allen Brown,...
Frances Reed
Jan 21, 2023
Eula Frances Reed, age 84, passed away Saturday, January 21st, 2023.
Frances is preceded in death by her parents Marvin & Martha Brown (King), her loving husband Joe Reed, her son Joey Reed, Daughter Lisa Reed and Granddaughter Billie Jo Baker.
Frances is survived by her son James Brown, Grandsons Rick Reed (Abra), Michael Griffo (Halley) Granddaughter Ginger Sparks
Great...
Franklin White
Jan 20, 2023
Franklin, L. White, Jr., age 60 of Dayton OH passed away unexpectedly on January 20, 2023 at his home. He was preceded in death by his parents Franklin White Sr, and Shirley (Snider) White. Franklin was a veteran of the US Air Force and will be laid to rest at the Dayton National Cemetery on Thursday, March 9th, 2023 at...
Geraldine Mobley
Jan 20, 2023
Geraldine "Jerrie" Mobley, age 83 of Germantown, OH went home to be with the Lord on Friday, January 20, 2023. She was born in Dayton, OH to the late Raymond and Tillie (Grill) Behnken, graduated from Trotwood Madison High School and then obtained her bachelor's degree in education from Wittenberg University. Jerrie retired after 34 years of teaching elementary education...
Larry Robinson
Jan 16, 2023
Larry Robinson, age 75 of Germantown passed away on January 16, 2023 after a brief illness. He was born in Dayton, OH to the late Earl and Debbie (Neeley) Robinson, graduated from Jefferson High School and was a US Army Veteran. Larry retired from the Dupps Company and enjoyed riding his Harley, watching western shows on TV, spending time with...
Charles "Charlie" White
Jan 15, 2023
Charles "Charlie" White, age 62 of Dayton, OH passed away peacefully at the Dayton VA Medical Center on January 15, 2023. He was born in Dayton, OH to the late James Sr. and Margaret (Hollenbaugh) White and was a veteran of the US Air Force. Charlie enjoyed fishing, camping, and spending time with his friends at the American Legion #675....
Bonnie Bridenbaugh
Jan 10, 2023
Bonnie L. Bridenbaugh, age 78 of Germantown passed away peacefully on January 10, 2023 at Sycamore Hospital with her family by her side. She was born in Dayton, OH to the late Orlyn and Dorothy (Scott) Harris and was a member of Community Harvest Church. Bonnie never knew a stranger, she was a generous and giving person who loved the...
Duane D Burkholder
Jan 5, 2023
Duane D. Burkholder, age 88 of Germantown passed away peacefully on January 5, 2023 at Kettering Medical Center. He was born in Mentor, OH to the late Howard and Audrey Burkholder and went to Ohio University after graduation before being drafted into the US Army. After his service in the Army, he returned to OU where he finished is Bachelor's...
Delmar Burns
Jan 3, 2023
Delmar Burns, age 85 of Germantown, OH passed away on January 3, 2023 at the Springfield Masonic Community. Delmar was born in Middletown, OH to the late Howard and Alma (Bucher) Burns, and was a veteran of the Army National Guard. Delmar graduated from Germantown High School, class of 1956, and was a member of the Germantown United Methodist Church....
Irma Taylor
Jan 1, 2023
Irma Taylor, age 81 of Franklin, OH passed away on January 1, 2023 at Sycamore Hospital. She was born to the late Thomas Buford McGuire and Mildred Faye (Helton) McGuire and was a longtime member of Temple of Praise Church in Springboro. Irma enjoyed watching The Waltons and Gunsmoke, and she loved her family and spending time with them. Along...
Richard Young
Jan 1, 2023
Richard Young, age 89 of Farmersville, Ohio, passed away on Sunday, January 1, 2023. Dick grew up on Wayne Avenue in Dayton and he was stationed in the US Army as an MP in Germany in the early 1950s. After his discharge he began a 20 year career with the city of Dayton Police Department earning the rank of sergeant....
Jimmy Matthews
Dec 30, 2022
Jimmy L. Matthews, age 67 of Moraine, OH passed away December 30, 2022 at his home. He was born in Purcell, OK to the late Frederick and Edna (Ross) Matthews. Jimmy was a 2 year veteran for the US Marines, and a 3 year veteran of the US Army. Jimmy loved watching old war movies, fishing, and cooking. Along with...
Theresa Gilbert
Dec 27, 2022
Theresa J. Gilbert, age 63 of Miamisburg, OH passed away peacefully at home on December 27, 2022. Theresa was born in Dayton, OH to the late Carl and Beverly (Keow) Gilbert, graduated from Brookville High School class of 1977 and worked for Kettering Hospital as an STNA. Theresa enjoyed singing karaoke, playing dice, taking road trips and grilling out. Theresa...
Harold Melampy
Dec 23, 2022
Harold E. Melampy, age 73 of Germantown, OH passed away peacefully on December 23, 2022 at Hospice of Butler and Warren Counties after a brief illness. He was born in Cleveland, OH to the late Bill and Evelyn (Poindexter) Melampy and graduated from Germantown High School, class of 1967. Harold retired from OEM Sales in Dayton, enjoyed boating, and loved...
Bonita Ann Taulbee
Dec 21, 2022
Bonita Ann Taulbee, age 83, of Germantown, Ohio passed away Wednesday, December 21, 2022 at Sycamore Hospital in Miamisburg surrounded by her family. She was born on October 10, 1939 in Menifee County Kentucky to Garvey and Mildred (nee Wallen) Montgomery and was retired from Fed Ex. She was previously employed at WPFB radio, Ohio Transmission and Pump and Sears....