Obituaries

Brian R. Dunn

Brian R. Dunn

Jan 4, 2022

Brian Robert Dunn

age 46 of Middletown, Ohio passed away unexpectedly Tuesday January 4, 2022.

Brian was born on June 24, 1975, in Middletown, Ohio.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Rachel Dunn; father, Larry Dunn; paternal grandparents, Melvin and Amanda Dunn; and maternal...

Mary E. Smart

Mary E. Smart

Jan 4, 2022

Mary Ellen (Steele) Smart

passed away on Tuesday, January 4, 2022.

She was born in Hamilton, Ohio on April 8, 1935, to Winslow and Margaret (Peters) Steele.

In addition to her parents, 5 brothers and 3 sisters, Mary was preceded in death by her husband, Darius...

Bertha A. Short

Bertha A. Short

2022

Bertha Ann Short, 78, died peacefully in her home on July 7, 2022. In her final days on earth, she was able to witness the seeds of kindness she had planted throughout her life bloom before her in the love shown by family, friends, and co-workers.

Bertha was born in...

Paul H. Combs

Paul H. Combs

Dec 28, 2021

Paul H. Combs

79, of Brookville, went to be with the Lord, Tuesday, December 28, 2021.

He was born August 21, 1942 in Dayton, to the late William B. and Stella J. (Back) Combs.

In addition to his parents, Paul was preceded in death by many...

Bob Wininger

Bob Wininger

Dec 28, 2021

Bob Wininger

78, of West Alexandria, went to the Spirits in the Sky, Tuesday December 28, 2021.

He was born February 18, 1943 in Cumberland, Maryland to the late Mary B. Twigg.

In addition to his mom, Bob was preceded in death by his brother, Jim...

Jacqueline E. Schleiger

Jacqueline E. Schleiger

Dec 26, 2021

Schleiger, Jacqueline Elaine

August 15, 1933-December 26, 2021

It is with great sadness that the family of Jacqueline E. Schleiger (Shalimar, FL) announce her passing on Sunday, December 26, 2021 at the age of 88.

Jackie will be lovingly remembered by her daughter, Beth (Richard) Cornett;...

Joshua R. Risner

Joshua R. Risner

Dec 24, 2021

Joshua R. Risner

Age 33 of Farmersville, OH, passed away peacefully December 24, 2021.  He was born September 5, 1988 to Jack and Margaret (Dafler) Risner in Dayton, OH.

Josh was a fun, nature loving family man that loved watching his nephews play sports. He graduated from Valley View High School in 2007 and became...

Talbot "Tab" M. Brown

Talbot "Tab" M. Brown

Dec 20, 2021

Talbot “Tab” M. Brown

71, of Farmersville, peacefully passed away at home, Monday, December 20, 2021.

He was born November 20, 1950 in Dayton to the late Jason and Edna Brown.

Tab is survived by his loving wife of 51 years, Debbie Brown; children, Tabetha (Aaron)...

Keith "Buck" A. Buckmaster

Keith "Buck" A. Buckmaster

Dec 17, 2021

Keith A. Buckmaster

86 of Springfield, OH passed away on December 17, 2021.

Keith was born March 2, 1935 in Eaton, OH to Kenneth and Zelpha Buckmaster (deceased).

Keith retired as MSGT with the 178th Ohio Air National with 35 years of service.

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Paul G. Breeding

Paul G. Breeding

Dec 12, 2021

Paul Gene (Butch) Breeding

Born January 28, 1960 in Hazard, Kentucky, passed away December 12, 2021.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Earl and Lonnie Breeding; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Rod and Helen Grover; and sister-in-law, Marsha Gross.

Paul is survived by his wife, Colleen;...

Linda Adams

Linda Adams

Dec 11, 2021

Linda Lou Adams,

Age 79, of New Lebanon passed away on Saturday, December 11, 2021 at Kettering Hospital. She was born to Samuel and Verna (Williams) Brown on February 16, 1942 in Zanesville, OH. Along with her parents, Linda is preceded in death by her husband; Alfred Adams, sister; Connie Wilson and a brother; Kenneth Herbert Brown....

James R. Combs, Sr.

James R. Combs, Sr.

Dec 9, 2021

James R. Combs, 76, of Jefferson Twp., Dayton, Ohio, passed away Thursday, December 9, 2021 at Kettering Medical Center. Born September 9, 1945, he was the 4th of 8 children born to the late Shade Combs, Sr. and Myrtle (Fugate) Combs. Jim worked as a brick mason and retied after many years. In addition to his parents, he is...

Larry James Mason

Larry James Mason

Dec 8, 2021

Larry James Mason, age 77, passed away December 8, 2021. He was born to the late Leslie and Eileen (Ashley) Mason on August 22, 1944, in Springfield, Ohio. Larry was a proud Veteran of the United States Army and served during the Vietnam War in Germany with the 1st Battalion 33rd Armored Division, Company A. Larry was employed by...

Yvonne M. Brubaker

Yvonne M. Brubaker

Dec 8, 2021

Yvonne M. Brubaker, the daughter of the late David and Beatrice (Denlinger), was born April 17, 1937 in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania, Franklin County. She went home to be with the Lord on December 8, 2021 at her home at the age of 85 years, 7 months & 21 days.

She was married on August 1, 1954 to Darrell...

Douglas W. Munn

Douglas W. Munn

Dec 6, 2021

Douglas W. Munn

69, of Brookville, Oh, passed away Monday afternoon December 6, 2021 at Hospice of Miami County. Born February 7, 1952, he was one of six children born to the late Wayne and Maxine (Loomis) Munn. On August 29, 1987, he married his sweetheart Jacqueline Lyons. Doug worked for over 30 years...

Francis "Kay" Swank

Francis "Kay" Swank

Dec 2, 2021

Kay Swank

Aged 79 of Eaton, OH died suddenly on Thursday, December 2, 2021. She is survived by her husband; Dale Swank, children; Kelly Hinkle, Monty Maxwell, Marci Dragicevich, Alana Hoerner, Aimee Orr and their spouses; numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren and a great great grandchild. A memorial will be held by way of Zoom video conference at...

Gerald  “Jerry” V. Guard

Gerald “Jerry” V. Guard

Nov 27, 2021

Gerald V. “Jerry” Guard, 77, of Eldorado, OH, passed into eternity on Saturday afternoon November 27, 2021. Jerry was born on September 9, 1944 in Middletown, OH, he was the third of four children born to the late Gale V. and Ethel L. (Moon) Guard. After graduation from high school, he went to work for Armco Steel in Middletown...

Timothy R. Haney

Timothy R. Haney

Nov 27, 2021

Timothy R. Haney

63, of Morning Sun, passed away peacefully, Saturday, November 27, 2021.

He is survived by his loving family members.

Timothy was a proud veteran of the U.S. Air Force, enjoyed working on his computers, and was considered a technology guru.

Richard F. Lanning

Richard F. Lanning

Nov 24, 2021

Richard F. Lanning

94, of Knightstown, Indiana, formerly New Lebanon, passed away peacefully at home, Wednesday afternoon, November 24, 2021.

He was born February 19, 1927, in Nelsonville, Ohio to the late Eli M. and Mary E. (Wilson) Lanning. Richard was a veteran of the U.S. Navy serving during World...

Marlin L. Hoke

Marlin L. Hoke

Nov 16, 2021

April 26, 1957 - November 16, 2021

Marlin L. Hoke

64 yrs old, of West Alexandria, Ohio, passed away peacefully early Tuesday morning, November 16th.

He worked for Parker Hannifin for over 30 years.

Marlin is survived by his wife, Kimberly; sister,...