Obituaries

Aug 19, 2020

Wetzel, Jerry, age 82 of Germantown passed away August 19, 2020 at Greenbriar Nursing Home in Eaton, OH.  He was born in Dayton, OH to the late Forest and Mabel (Best) Wetzel, graduated from Middletown High School in 1956, and received his Master’s Degree from the University of Dayton.  Jerry was a lifetime member of the First Church of God...

Aug 15, 2020

Paul McDonald of Dayton, Ohio passed away on Aug 15, 2020 at Dayton VA Hospital.  Paul was a US Navy veteran and there will be a graveside service at Dayton National Cemetery on Wednesday, September 2, 2020 at 11:00am with military honors.

Jul 24, 2020

Michael Barnhart, age 71 of Germantown passed away at his home on July 24, 2020. He was born in Dayton, OH to the late Norman and Patricia Barnhart, graduated from Germantown High School, served in the US Army and was a Vietnam War Veteran. Michael retired from General Motors and enjoyed anything outdoors, camping, canoeing, and especially fishing. Along...

Jul 12, 2020

Grise, Roger "Allen", age 75 of Germantown, OH passed away peacefully at Hospice of Dayton on July 12, 2020. He was born in West Milton, OH to the late Roger and Maybelle (Whisler) Grise, graduated from Milton Union High School class of 1963 and was in the US Army under the 101st Airborne Screaming Eagles, was a Vietnam War...

Jul 7, 2020

Soto, Leo, age 95 of Miamisburg passed away peacefully at his home on July 7, 2020 surrounded by his family. He was born in Leon Guanajuato, Mexico to the late Eusebio and Theresa (Castro) Soto. He worked for many years in the Dayton and surrounding area in construction as a drywall hanger. Leo was very handy and enjoyed repairing...

Jul 2, 2020

Wise, Arlene J., age 66 of Troy, OH passed away peacefully on July 2, 2020. She was born in Sacramento, CA to the late Herbert and Lillian (Cedeno Chirozzi) Lawson. Arlene loved the outdoors, she enjoyed camping, boating and riding, and traveling.   Arlene loved her family, she especially enjoyed spending time with her children, grandchildren and her dogs. Along...

Jul 2, 2020

Perkins, Craig E., age 52 of Middletown passed away unexpectedly on July 2, 2020 at Atrium Medical Center. Craig was born in Springfield, OH to the late Ralph and Dolly (Gibson) Perkins and attended Miamisburg High School, class of 1986. Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers Bruce Perkins, and Tim Perkins. Craig is...

Jun 24, 2020

Stricklin, Jerry E., age 79 of New Lebanon, formerly of Germantown passed away June 24, 2020 at Hospice of Dayton. He was born in Middletown, OH to the late Eugene and Phyllis (Blankenship) Stricklin, graduated from Germantown High School class of 1959 and owned Stricklin Enterprises where he worked as a contractor. Along with his parents he was preceded...

Jun 23, 2020

Lynch, Levi Patrick, age 33 passed away June 23, 2020. He was born in Dayton, OH, Levi spent time in Big Creek, KY as well as Germantown, OH. The Only words can describe Levi- a good ole country boy with a heart of gold. Levi is survived by his Mother, Colleen Arnett; Father, Alvie (Tammy) Lynch; sister, Misty Lynch...

Jun 15, 2020

Fred Lee, Sr., of Miamisburg,  passed away on June 15, 2020 at Sycamore Hospital.  He was a veteran of the Korean War, serving in the U.S.  Army.  He was retired maintenance personnel from  IKO.  He was preceded in death by his first wife Mildred, two sisters and three brothers.  He is survived by his second wife Marcella, son Fred Lee,...

Jun 13, 2020

Brenda Jo Adams, age 69 passed away peacefully at Carlisle Manor on June 13, 2020.  She was born January 4, 1951 to the late Bill and Mildred Marcum of Clay County, KY.  Brenda spent her entire career (spanning over 40 years) as a nurses aide.  She loved her dolls, her little dogs and spending time with her grandchildren.  Brenda...

Jun 12, 2020

Larry Bisping , age 58, of Germantown passed away June 12, 2020 at his residence.  He was employed at Thaler Machine Shop in Miamisburg.  Larry is survived by his wife Melissa, 2 daughters, Samantha Bisping and Marissa Bisping (Benjamin Johnson), 2 brothers Len and Lee Bisping  and 2 sisters, Linda Haley and Laura Ventre, 2 grandsons Enoch and Elorence Barker....

Jun 7, 2020

May 5, 2020

Albert, Donald L. Jr., age 71 of Germantown passed away May 5, 2020 at Hospice of Dayton of kidney failure. He was born in Middletown, OH to the late Donald L. Albert, Sr. and Adria (Peffly) Albert and graduated from the Ohio State University. Donald loved fishing and woodworking. Donald is survived by his wife of 49 years, Leila...

Apr 18, 2020

Hampton Jr., Roy Matthew "Matt", age 70 of Miamisburg passed away peacefully at home on April 18, 2020. He was born in Cedarville, OH to the late Roy and Edith (Gierus) Hampton, graduated from Cedarville High School, class of 1967, and spent 19 years serving in the US Air Force. Matt was a member of the Germantown First Church...

Apr 16, 2020

McKinney, George L. "Butch", age 55 of Germantown passed away April 16, 2020 at Hospice of Dayton. He was born in Dayton, OH to George L. McKinney of Germantown, and the late Lavonna (McClellan) Weinel. Butch graduated from Valley View High School, class of 1983, was an inductee into the Dayton Softball Hall of Fame, owned his own roofing...

Apr 12, 2020

Stacy, Pauline V., age 77 of West Carrollton, formerly of Germantown passed away April 12, 2020 at Kettering Hospital. She was born in Farmersville, OH to the late Paul and Vera (Hoffman) Denison. Pauline loved going to Grand Lake St. Mary's, boating and camping, she enjoyed playing bingo, coloring, and her dog Morgan. Along with her parents, she was...

Apr 8, 2020

Gentry, Thomas J., age 72 of Germantown passed away April 8, 2020 at Willow Knoll in Middletown, OH. He was born in Middletown, OH to the late George and Pearl (Gilbert) Gentry, and attended Germantown Schools. Tom owned and operated the Germantown Ice House for 20 years, spent 5 years owning and operating S & T Market in Carlisle,...

Apr 5, 2020

Cline, Everett L., age 92 of Farmersville passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on April 5, 2020. Everett was born to the late Clarence and Cora (Focht) Cline, graduated from Farmersville High School, and retired from Delco Products. He was a lifetime member of Farmersville United Methodist Church, volunteered for many years on the Farmersville Fire Department where...

Apr 3, 2020

Boggs, Chris,"Blackie"  age 65 of Germantown passed away April 3, 2020 at Kettering Medical Center. Chris was born in Grayson, KY to the late David and Beatrice (Simmons) Boggs. Along with his parents he is preceded in death by two brothers, Charlie and Dallas Boggs. He is survived by his wife of nearly 37 years, Brenda (Keister) Boggs, his...