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Miriam Johnson

Miriam Johnson

Jan 12, 2025

Miriam Mae DeGroat Johnson, age 87, of Germantown, OH, passed away Sunday January 12th, 2025 in Miamisburg, OH. She was born to the late Irvin and Hester (Whitehead) DeGroat in German Township, Montgomery County, OH on November 20th, 1937. Miriam's childhood was spent on the family farm where she developed a deep love of animals. She attended Germantown Elementary, Junior...

Ruth Focht

Ruth Focht

Jan 10, 2025

Ruth E. Focht, age 92 of Germantown, OH passed away peacefully at Hospice of Dayton on January 10, 2025. She was born in Preble County, OH to the late Jesse Root and Alice Bunn and graduated from Gratis High School, class of 1950. Ruth was a lifetime member of the First Brethern Church of Gratis and retired as the head...

Larry "Eddie" Tussey

Larry "Eddie" Tussey

Jan 3, 2025

It is with great sorrow that we announce the sudden and unexpected death of our brother Larry Edward Tussey "Eddie", age 62, on Friday January 3, 2025. Born on September 4, 1962 in Middletown Ohio to Mitchell and Joyce Conley Tussey he attended Franklin schools and will forever be remembered for his ability to make everyone laugh so hard it...

Sarah Abner

Sarah Abner

Dec 30, 2024

Sarah (Witt) Abner- 63, passed away Monday, December 30, 2024 in Kettering, OH. She was born to the late William (Sr.) and Dora Witt in Miami Township, OH on June 21, 1961. Sarah graduated from Carlisle High School in 1979 and graduated nursing school at the University of Kentucky in 1991. She loved the outdoors and was especially fond of...

James "Jim" Eckhardt

James "Jim" Eckhardt

Dec 26, 2024

James A. Eckhardt, of Saltillo, TN, passed away peacefully at Hospice of Dayton on December 26, 2024, at the age of 78. Born on September 17, 1946, in Middletown, Ohio, to the late Scharrold and Lucille (Maxwell) Eckhardt, Jim was a beloved father, grandfather, brother, and friend. He graduated from Madison High School in 1964, served in the US National...

Anna Cottongim

Anna Cottongim

Dec 24, 2024

Anna Louise (DeGroat) Cottongim - 91, passed away Tuesday, December 24, 2024 in Miamisburg, OH. She was born to the late Irvin and Hester (Whitehead) DeGroat in German Twp, Montgomery County, OH on July 30, 1933. Anna helped on the family farm, and graduated from Germantown High School, class of 1952. She married Gerald Cottongim on November 6, 1954 and...

Richard Boyer

Richard Boyer

Dec 15, 2024

Richard L. Boyer, age 96 of Farmersville, OH passed away peacefully on December 15, 2024 at Traditions of Beavercreek. He was born in Germantown, OH to the late Clarence and Myrtle (Izor) Boyer, graduated from Farmersville High School, class of 1946 and was a veteran of the US Navy. Rich was a lifetime member and very involved with Farmersville United...

Jean Urschel

Jean Urschel

Dec 13, 2024

Jean E. Urschel, loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother and friend passed away at home on December 13, 2024 at the age of 78. She was born in Germantown, OH on October 5, 1946 to the late Howard "Gene" and Mary Agnes Kern.

Jean was a graduate of Germantown High School, class of 1964 and worked for the Germantown Public Library...

Steven Staker

Steven Staker

Nov 29, 2024

Steven Staker, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully at Kettering Medical Center on November 29, 2024, at the age of 77. Born on February 9, 1947, to the late Wilfred and Virginia Staker in Dayton, OH, Steve dedicated a significant portion of his life to his work and his family.

Steve graduated from Farmersville High School, class...

David Coffey, Sr.

David Coffey, Sr.

Nov 25, 2024

David Franklin Coffey Sr., a resident of Germantown, OH, joined that great cloud of witnesses on November 25, 2024, at the age of 69. He was born on October 8, 1955, to the late Kenneth and Henrietta Coffey of Franklin, Ohio. David was a beloved son, brother, husband, father, and grandfather.

He is survived by his devoted wife of 43...

Bruce A. Finley

Bruce A. Finley

Nov 24, 2024

Bruce A. Finley, age 79, formerly of Germantown, OH passed away at Carlisle Manor on November 24, 2024. He was born in Dayton, OH to the late Cloyd and Mildred (Peck) Finley, graduated from Germantown High School, class of 1963 and attended Trinity Church in New Lebanon. He served his country in the US Army, after returning from his military...

James Wilder

James Wilder

Nov 19, 2024

James Anthony Wilder, age 67 of Middletown, Ohio passed away Tuesday, November 19, 2024 at his home. He was born on July 19, 1957 in South Lebanon, OH to the late Homer and Edith (Crockett) Wilder and lived in the Miami Valley area all his life. James graduated from Kings High School in South Lebanon, was employed in facility maintenance...

Robert "Bob" Kinney

Robert "Bob" Kinney

Nov 8, 2024

Robert Allen Kinney "Bob", age 76 of Germantown, OH passed away on November 8, 2024 at Miami Valley Hospital after a brief illness. Bob was born in Alton, IL to the late Albert and Darlene (Bowles) Kinney and was a veteran of the US Army. Bob had many odd jobs early in life such as working on the railroad, and...

Gabriel Taylor

Gabriel Taylor

Nov 6, 2024

Gabriel Taylor, age 48 passed away on November 6, 2024 in Houston, TX as a result of complications of surgery.  He is survived by his parents Oscar Taylor and Robin Hunter, his wife Maria, his grandmother Eunice Hunter, 6 children, 4 step children, 2 grandchildren, 4 sisters, 3 brothers and many aunts, uncles and cousins.  Gabe was a veteran of...

Lisa Jewell

Lisa Jewell

Nov 6, 2024

Lisa A. Jewell, age 56 of Miamisburg, OH went home to be with our Lord and Savior in the early morning of November 6, 2024 after an ongoing battle of health issues. Lisa was born in Dayton, OH to Pastor James and Sharon Jewell and worked as a home health aid privately and for Buckeye Home Health Care. Lisa made...

Eddie McKinney

Eddie McKinney

Nov 2, 2024

Eddie McKinney, age 78 of Carlisle, OH, formerly of Miamisburg, OH passed away on Saturday, November 2nd at Carlisle Manor Nursing Home. He was born in Dayton, OH to the late Lucian and Edna (Gilbert) McKinney and attended Miamisburg High School. Eddie was a proud veteran of the US Army, serving in the Vietnam War. After his military service, he...

Clarence Wilson

Clarence Wilson

Oct 16, 2024

Clarence Edward Wilson "Ed", age 78 of Middletown, OH passed away at Kettering Hospital on October 16, 2024. He was born in Middletown, OH to the late Elmer and Clara (Easterling) Wilson and was a veteran of the US Army. Ed enjoyed playing bingo and loved animals of all kinds, he especially enjoyed caring for his parrots. Along with his...

Michael A. Bowers

Michael A. Bowers

Oct 13, 2024

Michael A. Bowers, born on May 8, 1951, in Dayton, Ohio, passed away peacefully in Knoxville, Tennessee, on October 13, 2024, with his family by his side. Mike lived a fulfilling life, marked by dedication to his career and a deep commitment to his loved ones.

A graduate of Dixie High School, Mike embarked on a successful career at General Motors,...

Jerry Napier

Jerry Napier

Sep 29, 2024

Jerry D. Napier, age 66 of Miamisburg, OH, formerly of Franklin passed away at Hospice of Butler and Warren Counties, with his family by his side. He was born in Middletown, OH to the late H.P. and Faye (Burchett) Napier, graduated from Carlisle High School, class of 1976 and retired from IKO Roofing in Franklin, OH. Jerry enjoyed watching WWE,...

Patricia Turner

Patricia Turner

Sep 23, 2024

Patricia A. Turner, age 59 of Franklin, OH passed away peacefully at Hospice of Butler and Warren Counties on September 23, 2024. Trish enjoyed traveling, was a loving and kind hearted person who loved her husband, children, and grandchildren more than anything. Trish was preceded in death by her parents Grover and Lottie (Stewart) Collins, her son Brandon Turner, her...

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