Obituaries

Feb 16, 2022

BORCHERS, Marjorie Burkart, of Kettering, Ohio, passed away February 16, 2022 with the warmth of her family by her side. Margie was born on January 23, 1953 and grew up on Lookout Mountain, TN. Growing up, she loved horseback riding, fishing, and camping on her family’s farm with her family and friends. The skills she learned there enabled her to...

Feb 13, 2022

Feb 12, 2022

SLIVINSKI, William Allen “Ski”, age 75, of Kettering, OH, passed away on Saturday, February 12, 2022. Ski was born on June 25, 1946 to the late William Charles and Mary Helen Slivinski. He is survived by his loving wife of 50 years, Carol (who deserves a gold medal); children, William C. (Shawnda) Slivinski, Cari (Bob) Behr, and Kurt Slivinski; grandchildren,...

Feb 12, 2022

MARTIN, Louise, age 100, of Dayton, passed away on Saturday, February 12, 2022. She was born in McArthur, OH the fourth of eight siblings. Louise joined the U.S. Navy at the age of 22 where she served as an aircraft mechanic during WWII. Louise was an amazing homemaker who made the best pies and served the most delicious meals to...

Feb 11, 2022

NORMAN, Marian Elaine Foster, age 87, of Beavercreek, passed away on Friday, February 11, 2022. Marian was born in 1934 to the late Monroe and Effie Foster and graduated from Morgantown High School and West Virginia University (BA & Masters in Education, BS in Botany). Marian was a language arts (English, Spanish & French) teacher in Beavercreek schools prior to...

Feb 11, 2022

KARN, Daniel Robert, age 89, of Kettering, OH passed away on Friday, February 11, 2022. He was born on July 30, 1932 in Galveston, Indiana to Reverend Robert and Ruby Karn. Dan graduated from Dupo Illinois High School and enlisted in the Air Force in September 1951. He served our country during the Korean War and was stationed in Northern...

Feb 9, 2022

HARPER, Charlotte Marie, (and for a brief time AKA “DJ Charlie Foxxx”) age 56 of Dayton, passed away at Miami Valley Hospital on Wednesday, February 9, 2022. Charlotte was born in Clarksville, TN to Charlie Bell and Patricia Dulin, later moving to Louisville where she graduated from Ballard High School in 1985. After graduation, she found her passion in helping...

Feb 8, 2022

YOUNG, Kerry Quinn, of Kettering, Ohio was taken from this earth on February 8, 2022, at the age of 41. Kerry was born on October 29, 1980 in Columbus, Ohio. From the time she was a small child, Kerry’s warm, wide smile and gentle spirit won the hearts of everyone who crossed her path. When in her presence, Kerry had...

Feb 8, 2022

BROWN, Thalia Denise, age 61, of Columbus, formerly Dayton, passed away on Tuesday, February 8, 2022. Thalia was born on February 21, 1960 in Dayton, OH. She graduated from Fairview High School in 1978 and received her Associate’s Degree from Sinclair Community College. Thalia was dedicated to her Procurement career at DESE for over 38 years. She enjoyed health and...

Feb 7, 2022

McCollom, Betty Blair Clarkson – “BB” – of Kettering, age 101, passed away February 7, 2022. Betty Blair Clarkson was born to John L. and Ethel Clarkson of Nashville, IL on December 12, 1920. She was a graduate of Northwestern University where she was president of Pi Beta Phi. During World War II, she met her first husband, Wilbur Deuser....

Feb 7, 2022

LONG, James Douglas, age 74, of Germantown, OH, passed away on February 7, 2022. James was born to the late Roland and Marie Long in Dayton, OH on August 5, 1947. After graduating from Miamisburg High School in 1966, Jim was drafted into the Army in 1967, serving proudly for two years, one of which was in combat in Vietnam....

Feb 7, 2022

CROUCH, Felicia Jo, age 62 of Kettering OH, passed away Tuesday February 7th, 2022. After graduating Wayne high school 1979 she achieved her associate’s degree in surgical technology from Sinclair community college. Felicia began her career as a surgical technician but happily assumed her role as a loving and supportive stay-at-home mom when her two children Ryan and Molly were...

Feb 6, 2022

GEBHART, Erma Louise, age 98, of Centerville, passed away Sunday, February 6, 2022. Erma was born on March 8, 1923 in Centerville, OH to the late Wilbert and Edna (McCullough) Lucas. She was a member of Living Waters Lutheran Church, The Centerville Historical Society, and The Senior Center at Centerville. Erma was the fourth generation in her family to graduate...

Feb 6, 2022

MATHILE, Dallas Ray MATHILE, age 77, from Centerville, Ohio, passed away on February 6, 2022. Steadfast Partner and Father, Fun Uncle, Dedicated Colleague and Loyal Brother and Friend. From his swift arrival on this earth through till his final breath, Dallas had a life that was well loved and well lived. Growing up on the farm, his longest and lasting...

Feb 5, 2022

ALLEY, Christine (Mize), age 73, of Lebanon, passed away Saturday, February 5, 2022. Christine was born December 20, 1948 to the late Delmar Mize of Brea, KY and Gloria J. Stark of Seattle, WA. She retired from Miami Valley Hospital, working as an executive secretary for many years. Christine enjoyed quilting, reading, or sitting and doing crossword puzzles. She loved...

Feb 4, 2022

Soto, John Manuel, age 51, of Beavercreek passed Friday, February 4, 2022. He was born in Toledo, OH on January 7, 1971 to Manuel and Sara Soto, Jr. John was a Kettering Police Officer and a former Dayton Police Department Officer. He enjoyed woodworking, home improvement, and supporting his fellow police officers. John was preceded in death by his father,...

Feb 3, 2022

Private family services were held.

Feb 2, 2022

Holland, Cheryl H. (Gelford), age 64, formerly of Springboro, Ohio passed away Wednesday, February 2, 2022. Cheryl was born in San Diego, California in on July 31, 1957 to Gerald J. Gelford and Ruth (Cannon) Gelford Ryle. She was a graduate of Spring Valley High School in 1975 and received her A.S. in nursing from Kettering Medical College in 1977....

Feb 1, 2022

OSBORNE, John E., age 99, of Centerville, passed away Tuesday, February 1, 2022. John was born August 27, 1922 in Pacolet, South Carolina to John and Kate (Bishop) Osborne. He served in the Army in WWII. John will be missed by all who knew and loved him. Private family only services will be held. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy...

Jan 31, 2022

Stephanie June Booth, age 61, of Springboro, peacefully passed away on January 31, 2022. Left to continue the party is her mother, Lillian “Gertrude” Mapp; daughters, Samantha Willis and Maria Najera; best friend, Lynn (Tommy) Thompson; and many friends she called her “tribe.” Stephanie was the most colorful, fabulous, and free-spirited woman that touched so many hearts in her lifetime....