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Lois Ray Awsumb
Jul 19, 2025
AWSUMB, Lois Ray (Critchfield), age 100, Bemidji Minnesota and Kettering Ohio passed away in Kettering on July 19, 2025.
Lois was born in St Paul Minnesota on December 31, 1924, to Dr. Lyman Ray and Irene Critchfield. She was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth Paul Awsumb. They were married for 61 years.
Lois is survived by daughters Barbara (John) Birk,...
Charis Gridley
Jul 18, 2025
Charis Taylor Gridley passed away July 18, 2025, at Brookdale of Oakwood. She was born August 9, 1928, in Hazelton, PA and raised in Upper Montclair, NJ. Charis graduated from Montclair High School where she met her future husband, Craig Gridley, a graduate of the United States Military Academy at West Point. Charis is a graduate of Bucknell University and...
Geraldine Webb Smith
Jul 18, 2025
Geraldine Smith, 95, formerly of Redlands, California, passed away peacefully on July 18, 2025, with her children by her side. Born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Gerry was the youngest child of George Stanley and Geneva Webb. A graduate of Pierre DuPont High School, she earned her Bachelor of Science in Home Economics from The Ohio State University in 1952, where she...
Suzanne "Susie" Rodabaugh
Jul 18, 2025
Suzanne “Susie” Rodabaugh, age 94, of Oakwood passed away Friday, July 18, 2025. She was a graduate of Tobe-Coburn school for Fashion Careers in New York and spent her working life in fashion retail starting at Rike’s in downtown Dayton. Susie was a member of St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Oakwood. She was an avid traveler who delighted in experiencing...
Gloria J. Lamb
Jul 17, 2025
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Gloria Jean Lamb, beloved mother, grandmother, and cherished friend, who resided in Kettering, Ohio. Gloria departed this life, leaving behind a legacy of love, compassion, and unwavering faith that will forever remain in the hearts of those she touched. Gloria dedicated her life to caring for others, selflessly tending...
Dr. Sean R. Convery
Jul 17, 2025
Dr. Sean R. Convery, age 70, passed away July 17, 2025 after a battle with cancer. He was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on June 24, 1955 to the late Robert and Bernadette Convery. Sean grew up in Steubenville, Ohio and graduated from Catholic Central High School before continuing his education at the University of Steubenville (now Franciscan University of Steubenville).
Following...
Hervey "Herv" Peebles
Jul 14, 2025
Peebles, Hervey Alexander, age 88, formerly of New Kensington, PA. passed away on Monday, July 14, 2025. He was a graduate of New Kensington High School, class of 1954 and received his BS in psychology from Washington & Jefferson in 1959, followed by his MA from Webster College in 1977. Following high school, Hervey spent 2 years in the US...
Beverly Williams
Jul 14, 2025
Beverly Ann Williams, aged 58, of Centerville, Ohio passed away in her home on July 14th, 2025. She grew up near Allentown, Pennsylvania then Lexington, Kentucky, attending Henry Clay High School and the University of Kentucky. After starting a family, she completed her education with a medical degree from The Ohio State University College of Medicine and specialty training in...
Dale Kelley
Jul 14, 2025
In the comfort of his home and surrounded with the love of his children, Dale Kelley peacefully concluded a life well lived on July 14, 2025. While he will be missed dearly and remembered always, he made sure he lived long enough to cast his vote for Donald Trump one last time.
On July 25, 1944, in Dayton, Ohio, Dale was...
Richard "Rick" Hamer
Jul 13, 2025
Hamer, Richard (Rick), age 78, of Centerville, Ohio, passed away in the early morning hours of Sunday, July 13, 2025.
Rick was born in Dayton, Ohio, on July 29, 1946, to Thomas and Thelma (Myers) Hamer. He graduated from Chaminade High School in 1964 and soon after enlisted in the United States Navy, proudly serving four years as a radarman during...
Patricia Reilly
Jul 13, 2025
REILLY, Patricia Ann, age 77, of Kettering, passed away on Sunday, July 13, 2025.
Patricia was born on January 3, 1948 in Berwyn, Illinois to parents Frank and Lillian Baskovic. She grew up in Brookfield, Illinois.
Patricia worked various jobs in the accounting field. Later, she enjoyed working with Worthwhile Estate Sales, and had a passion for estate jewelry. Patricia also enjoyed...
Judy Ann Tilliss
Jul 10, 2025
TILLISS, Judy Ann, age 78, of Centerville, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 10, 2025. Born September 18, 1946, in Troy, Ohio, Judy was the daughter of the late William and Sarah (Nicodemus) Harman.
Judy built a successful career as a credit manager with BF Goodrich, working in Troy, Akron, and later Bloomington, Indiana. Later in life, she met her soulmate,...
Nathaniel Charles Hopper
Jul 10, 2025
Nathaniel Charles Hopper 23 of Centerville Ohio passed away too young on a warm summer night on July 10, 2025, in Centerville Ohio. Nathaniel was born on a cool, rainy, Spring day on April 13, 2002, in Springfield Ohio, the first and only son to Glenn Hopper and Brandy Nicole (Steve) Crellin, who all survive him.
Nathaniel grew up in the...
Matthew Collins
Jul 8, 2025
Matthew P. Collins, age 46, of Dayton, Ohio, passed away on July 11th, 2025. Born on November 24, 1978, Matt touched the lives of many throughout his time with us, embodying kindness, compassion, and a tireless work ethic. A proud graduate of Fairmont High School, Class of 1998, Matt dedicated 26 years of his life to Alley Cat Designs, where...
Glenna J. Burns
Jul 8, 2025
BURNS, Glenna J., age 89, of Huber Heights, passed away Tuesday, July 8, 2025.
Glenna was born August 5, 1935 to the late Loutrell and Effie (Pendleton) Piersall. Deeply rooted in her faith, she had a servant’s heart. Glenna was a long-time member of Bethel Christian Assembly of God, sharing her love of the Lord by teaching Sunday School. She worked...
Karen P. Moore
Jul 7, 2025
MOORE, Karen P., age 74, of Springboro, formerly of Marina, CA, passed away Monday, July 7, 2025.
Karen was born in 1951 to the late Olan and Helen (Horan) Moore. She graduated from Centerville High School and attended Kent State, graduating in 1973 with a bachelor’s degree in nursing and completed the Army ROTC training. After graduation she worked as a...
Stuart Metcalf Addison
Jul 5, 2025
Stuart Metcalf Addison, 59, of Cincinnati, Ohio, passed away on Saturday, July 5th. Born and raised in Cincinnati, Stuart graduated from Anderson High School in 1985 and went on to earn his degree in Orlando, Florida, in the 1990s. After college, he spent many happy years in Sarasota, Florida, where he loved the sunshine, the Siesta Key drum circle, the...
Mike Kingdom
Jul 5, 2025
Michael Joseph Kingdom, age 67, passed away peacefully on July 5, 2025. Michael was born in Dayton, Ohio on September 27, 1957. He was a graduate of Fairmont West and went into the Coast Guard after graduation.
After his service, Michael worked for the City of Oakwood for 34 years before retiring. Michael enjoyed gardening, fishing, and spending time with his...
Gabrielle Lynn Abrams
Jul 4, 2025
Gabrielle Lynn Abrams, age 28, of Kettering Ohio passed away at home on July 4th, 2025. She was a graduate of Kettering Fairmont High School and was attending Sinclair Community College focusing on early childhood education. Gabrielle had just completed her tenth year at Childtime Learning Center. Gabby through high school was very involved with Young Life.
Gabby was a devoted...
Richard "Dick" Wemple
Jul 4, 2025
Richard “Dick” Wemple, of Kettering, Ohio, 86, passed away Friday afternoon, July 4, 2025 surrounded by family. Born Oct 26, 1938 in Lockport, NY (near Buffalo), Dick was the second of 6 children of Bill and Gert Wemple, and grew up in the Newfane, NY school district near Lake Ontario. He and his future wife, Donna (Vincent), were classmates but...
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