Obituaries
Ruth Wight
Oct 11, 2020
Ruth "Darlene" Wight, age 80, formerly of Springfield, OH passed away peacefully at Sycamore Glen on October 11, 2020. She was born in Springfield, OH to the late Carl and Louella (Atwell) Johnson and retired from WPAFB after over 20 years as the Chief, Readiness & Disaster Preparedness Officer. After her retirement from WPAFB, Darlene was involved with the...
Pearl Shuey
Oct 6, 2020
Shuey, Pearl, age 98 of Germantown passed away peacefully at home on October 6, 2020. She was born to the late Fred and Gertrude (Staton) Brown and loved quilting, spending time with her family and gardening, she was even awarded the City Beautiful award in Germantown more than once! Along with her parents she was preceded in death by...
Harry Daugherty
Oct 5, 2020
Harry Daugherty, age 79 of Dayton, Ohio passed away on Oct 5, 2020 at the Dayton VA Hospital. Harry served in the US Army during Vietnam from August 1959 to October 1961. Harry was a kind person and enjoyed watching sports, especially the Cincinnati Reds. Harry was preceded in death by his friend Rhonda Tanner. He is survived by his dear...
Terry Sams
Oct 4, 2020
Sams, Terry Lee, age 75 of Germantown passed away October 4, 2020. He was born at home in Miamisburg, OH to the late Elmer and Myrtle (Sharp) Sams, graduated from Miamisburg High School and was a US Army Veteran. Terry was energetic, happy and funny. He loved his garden and walking for miles in the woods. In 1965 Terry...
Jennifer Jones
Oct 2, 2020
Jones, Jennifer S, age 61 of Miamisburg passed away peacefully on October 2, 2020. She was born in Dayton, OH to Charles and Loretta Sue (Collins) Pettit and graduated from Miamisburg High School, class of 1977. Jennifer worked in Human Resources at Kettering Health Network for 25 years. She was preceded in death by her husband John Jones. She...
Diana Truett
Sep 25, 2020
Diana Truett, age 68 of Dayton, Ohio passed away on Sep 25, 2020 at Miami Valley Hospital. She was born in Wilmington, OH to the late Robert and Gloria (Martin) Fouch and graduated from Carlisle High School class of 1970. Along with her parents, Diana is preceded in death by her brother Robert Fouch and sisters Debbie Scott and Jeanette...
Dorothy Fleming
Sep 21, 2020
Fleming, Dorothy, age 96 of Germantown, passed away September 21, 2020. She was preceded in death by her husbands including Seldon Hounshell, the father of her children. She was also preceded in death by one daughter, Devonna Myers; two sons Everett Hounshell and Donald Hounshell; two grandsons, Joseph “Ed” Tirey and Daniel “Scotty” Myers and one great grandson Ray...
Kathryn Schaeffer
Sep 8, 2020
Schaeffer, Kathryn A., age 69 of Ellenton, FL, formerly of Germantown, OH passed away peacefully on September 8, 2020 in Brookville, OH. She was born in Fort Wayne, IN to the late Ralph and Betty (Carper) Saalfrank. Kathryn enjoyed boating, being on the water, and spending time with her family. Along with her parents she was preceded in death...
John Marker
Sep 4, 2020
Marker, John W., age 59 of Franklin passed away unexpectedly on September 4, 2020. He was born in Dayton, OH to Eldon and Charlene (Wickline) Marker, graduated in 1980 from Miamisburg High School and worked at Carlisle Schools. John worked at Romar Skate Rink for 20 years as a skate guard, he enjoyed camping, and collecting guns and knives. John...
Joyce Rauch
Sep 2, 2020
Rauch, Joyce, age 77 of New Lebanon passed away Wednesday, September 2, 2020 at Kettering Medical Center. She was born in Dayton, OH to the late Howard and Helen (Detrick) Wiles, graduated from Jefferson High School and was a member of St. John's United Church of Christ in Germantown. Along with her parents she was preceded in death by...
Jerry Wetzel
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...
Paul McDonald
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.
Michael Barnhart
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...
Roger "Allen" Grise
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...
Leo Soto
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...
Arlene Wise
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...
Craig Perkins
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...
Jerry Stricklin
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...
Levi Lynch
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...
Fred Lee Sr.
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,...