Obituaries

Feb 10, 2022

John R. Baker, "Bob" age 98 of Germantown passed away peacefully on February 10, 2022 at Astoria Health and Rehab. He was born in Germantown, OH to the late John Sr. and Grace (Kuhnle) Baker, graduated from Germantown High School class of 1942 and was a lifetime member of Emmanuel's Evangelical Lutheran Church in Germantown. Bob was a WWII Army...

Feb 10, 2022

Gephart (King), Elsie, age 82 of Beavercreek passed away peacefully at her home on February 10, 2022. She was born in Muncie, IN to the late Ralph and Nellie (Musice) Myers, she loved collecting cows, crocheting, and playing Bingo. Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 27 years, Delbert "Leroy" Gephart, her sister Onalee...

Feb 9, 2022

Jamie Hamilton, age 43 of Germantown OH passed away peacefully at home after a brief illness. Jamie was born in Philadelphia, PA to Stephen and Linda (Homsher) Lake, and was employed at General Engine Products where she worked as an Engine Tech. Jamie was a great gymnast, and enjoyed golfing and bowling. She was a people person and enjoyed being...

Feb 6, 2022

Cheryl A. Zehr, age 53 of Springboro, formerly of Germantown, OH went home to be with the Lord on February 6, 2022. She was born in Dayton, OH to Geraldine (Behnken) Mobley and the late Jack Mobley. Cheryl attended the Montgomery County JVS for graphic design, graduated from Valley View High School, class of 1986 and after high school she...

Feb 4, 2022

R. Lance McDonald Sr passed away quietly surrounded by family February 4, 2022. Born May 5, 1939 to Garland McDonald and Cleo Weaver. He is survived by his wife Jean, his daughters Jacqueline, (Randy) Smith and Tracey (Scott) Williams, his son Ronald Jr, (Brenda), his grandchildren Holly and Kris Combs, Karon Henriquez, Derek McDonald, Jennifer Parker, Shelby Williams, and many...

Feb 1, 2022

Noel Newport, age 83 of Dayton, OH passed away peacefully at Hillspring in Springboro, OH. He was born in Sunbright, TN to the late John and Edith (Stringfield) Newport and retired from General Motors. Noel enjoyed being outdoors fishing and hunting and was a member of the John W. Durst Lodge #716 F&AM. Along with his parents he was preceded...

Jan 30, 2022

Harry L. Rubenkoenig, age 82 of Farmersville passed away peacefully on January 30, 2022 at River Oaks in Miamisburg. He was born in Cincinnati, OH to the late Harry and Ruth (Geppinger) Rubenkoenig and graduated from Terrace Park High School. Harry went on to earn a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from Case Institute of Technology in 1961. He...

Jan 25, 2022

Lake, Clara Nell, age 88 of Germantown, OH went home to be with her Lord and savior on January 25, 2022. She was born in Haleyville, AL to the late Clint and Bessie (Smith) Cook. Clara Nell was a member of 1st Southern Baptist Church in Camden, loved God and her family, especially her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Along with...

Jan 24, 2022

Hoffman, Olive Bell, known as O.B., of Grove City, OH passed away in her sleep on January 24, 2022 at the age of 88. She was born in Marietta, OH to the late Robert Hildreth and Emma Kate Turley. She graduated from Central High School in 1951 where she met her high school sweetheart, Paul Finney. They settled in Germantown,...

Jan 23, 2022

Hansbarger, Janice L., age 83 of Miamisburg, OH passed away at her home on January 23, 2022. She was born in Ansonia, OH to the late Robert and Geneva (McGriff) Riegle, loved wildlife, her dog Bennie, and playing games online. Along with her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Duane in 2014, 2 daughters Vicki Crooks and...

Jan 7, 2022

Porter, Robert D., age 74 of Trotwood passed away peacefully at Kindred Hospital on January 7, 2022. He was born in Dayton, OH to the late Kenneth and Mary (Lewis) Porter and was a US Army Veteran. Along with his parents, Robert was preceded in death by his wife Gina in 2001, his sister Donna Motts and Brother Mike Porter....

Jan 3, 2022

Davenport, Gloria M., age 70 of Miamisburg passed away peacefully at Kettering Medical Center on January 3, 2022. She was born in Dayton, OH to the late Jerry and Velma (Hodge) Garland and graduated from Miamisburg High School. Gloria went on to graduate with her Associates degree from Sinclair Community College and then her Bachelors degree from Wright State University....

Dec 28, 2021

Shinkle, Marie, age 91 of Germantown passed away peacefully at Promedica Nursing Home on December 28, 2021. She was born in Stuart, KY to the late Ross and Melvina (Branham) Mullins, retired from Valley View Schools and was a member of Cornerstone Missionary Baptist Church. Marie enjoyed doing jigsaw puzzles and crocheting. Along with her parents she was preceded in...

Dec 28, 2021

Susan Crickmore, age 89 of Germantown passed away peacefully at Hospice of Dayton on December 28, 2021. She was born in Xenia, OH to the late Harry and Estella May Hopkins. Susan enjoyed seeing Christmas lights, going to the circus, and Reds games. Along with her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Leonard Crickmore in 1992 and...

Dec 26, 2021

Tamara Cox, age 62 of Middletown, OH went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, December 26th, 2021 at her home while surrounded by her loved ones. Mrs. Cox was born on March 25th, 1959 in Middletown OH to the late Jack and Lurline (Helton) Tussey. She married Tom Cox on November 1st, 1980 and they were married for...

Dec 22, 2021

Robinson, Kimberly D., age 56 of Franklin, OH passed away peacefully on December 22, 2021 at Franklin Ridge. She was born to the late Jimmy and Carolyn (Wiley) Turner and enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren. Along with her parents she was preceded in death by her son Chad Robinson and her sister Letha Moon. Kim is survived by her...

Dec 21, 2021

Dec 21, 2021

Green, Lorraine H., age 94 of Germantown passed away peacefully on December 21, 2021 at her home. Services will be private, burial at Germantown Union Cemetery.

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Dec 19, 2021

Howard Falk, age 87 of Hillsboro, OH passed away peacefully at Highland District Hospital on December 19, 2021. He was born in Omaha, Nebraska to the late Allan and Margaret Falk and was a US Air Force Veteran where he flew KC-97 refueling tankers. Howard graduated with his bachelor's degree from Loyola University and was employed in the dental industry...

Dec 14, 2021

Stevens, Shira "Sue", age 66 of Franklin, OH passed away on December 14, 2021 at her home. She was born in Middletown OH to the late Flenor and Della (Richardson) Keith. Sue enjoyed crocheting, cooking, playing games, and having company. She was known to many as "Sue the cook" from her time she worked at The Anchor in Middletown, even...