Linda Baker
Aug 29, 2026
Linda K. Baker, 70, passed away peacefully on August 29th, 2026. She was born on October 26th, 1955, in Whitesburg, Kentucky, to Janice and Rudene Hatton.
Linda was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend. Above all else, she loved her family and treasured the time she was able to spend with them. She enjoyed playing board games, shopping, cooking,...
Archie “Eddie” Jones
Aug 28, 2026
Archie “Eddie” Jones, age 73 of New Lebanon, Ohio, passed away on Friday, August 28, 2026. Born in Dayton to the late Archie T. and Aileen (Back) Jones, Eddie was a successful real estate entrepreneur and a passionate car enthusiast. Known for his contagious smile, great sense of humor, and generous spirit, he was truly known by many and loved...
James "Jimmy" Dudley
Aug 28, 2026
James “Jimmy” Dudley
Age 83 of Trotwood passed away on Friday, August 28, 2026. He was born in Dayton, Ohio on March 31, 1943 to his parents, Dorsey & Elsie Dudley who have preceded in death along with his aunt, Flossie Steiln.
Jimmy is survived by his significant other of over 40 years, Ginny Best; also his daughters, Jamie Bantz and Jodi...
James "Jim" Izor
Aug 26, 2026
James “Jim” Izor, age 95 of West Alexandria, Ohio, passed away peacefully on August 26, 2026. He was born in Lewisburg, Ohio on May 19, 1931, to the late Albert Ray and Mable Izor. He was also preceded in death by his step-son, Samuel Bassett.
A lifelong farmer, Jim owned and operated Rowe’s Farm and Feed for over 40 years. He...
Todd Ruppert
Aug 25, 2026
Todd Ruppert, age 57 of Lewisburg, Ohio, passed away on Tuesday, August 25, 2026. He was born in Dayton, Ohio on February 7, 1969, to his parents, Peter & Ann (Coffee) Ruppert.
Todd was a man who truly loved life’s simple pleasures. He was happiest when he was outdoors, listening to classic rock 'n' roll, or working with his hands. Anything...
Mary “Liz” Moore
Aug 14, 2026
Mary “Liz” Elizabeth Moore age 60, born September 28th, 1965 of New Lebanon, Ohio passed away on Friday, August 14, 2026.
She was preceded in death by her parents Richard and Leona Stamper, sister Susan, brother Richard “Dick”, brother Paul, and infant sister Mary Catherine.
Liz devoted over thirty years to others as a mental health counselor and volunteered at the New...
Edith "Edy" McKenzie
Aug 13, 2026
Edith “Edy”(Dalton) McKenzie, age 95, of Springboro, Ohio, passed away Aug 13, 2026, in the home of her Goddaughter Charla and husband Steve Scovil, in the privacy she requested, surrounded by love, and supported by Hospice. She was born June 25, 1931 in Franklin Ohio, as the eldest of three children, to Nora (Dexter) and James Lee Dalton.
Edith graduated from...
Dan Owen
Aug 6, 2026
William D. “Dan” Owen, age 85 of Lewisburg, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 6, 2026, at New Lebanon Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center surrounded by his loving family.
He was born on April 5, 1941, in New Albany, Indiana, the son of the late John B. & Dorothy L. (Williamson) Owen.
Dan honorably served his country in the U.S. Army. He was...
Brenda Koeller
Aug 2, 2026
Brenda Dee Koeller, 76, of New Lebanon, Ohio, passed away peacefully at home on August 2, 2026, surrounded by her family after a brief battle with glioblastoma. Born on July 3, 1950, in Brookville, Ohio, Brenda lived a life full of faith, generosity, service to the church, and a genuine love for helping people. Brenda graduated from Dixie High School...
Gordon Allen, Jr.
Aug 2, 2026
Gordon Allen Jr., 94, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 2nd, 2026 at St. Leonard in Centerville. He was born in Miamisburg, Ohio on September 20, 1931 to the late Gordon and Lenora (Kirby) Allen.
He grew up in Franklin, Ohio and lived many years in New Lebanon, Ohio where he raised his family.
He is survived by his wife of 64...
Ronald D. "Ron" Eby
Aug 1, 2026
Ronald D. “Ron” Eby
Age 78 of Eaton, passed away on Saturday, August 1, 2026. He was born in Dayton, Ohio on April 25, 1948, to his parents, Dareld & Martha Eby.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Richard “Rick” & Jimmy Eby.
Ron is survived by siblings, Jerry Eby, Sharon Shell, and Linda Barnhart; 2...
Jesse Green
Aug 1, 2026
Jessica Marie "Jesse" Green, age 33, of Dayton, passed away on Saturday, August 1, 2026. She was born on March 2, 1993, in Kettering, Ohio, to her loving parents, David and Rhonda Green.
Jesse was preceded in death by her husband, Kaleb Matthew Gauvey, and her grandparents, Beverly and Ronald Izor.
She is lovingly remembered by her parents, David and Rhonda Green;...
Barbara Jean Ruff
Jul 31, 2026
Barbara Jean Ruff
April 20, 1936 – July 31, 2026
Barbara Jean Ruff, 90, of Brookville, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 31, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family. Born on April 20, 1936, in Council Bluffs, Iowa, Barbara lived a life defined by kindness, generosity, unwavering faith, compassion, dedication, and remarkable strength.
Barbara believed that life’s greatest purpose was...
Mary A. Fugate
Jul 27, 2026
Mary A Fugate (née Rue) born August 19, 1939 in Bradford, OH., passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on July 27, 2026. She was preceded in death by her mother and stepfather, Dorothea(Overla) and Waldo Shellenberg; father, William Rue; husband, Walter Lee Fugate Sr; brothers, Charles, William and John(Pam) Rue; brother-in-law, Burnell Mee; son-in-law, James Stallard; granddaughters Shelly...
Anna Marie Back
Jul 24, 2026
Anna Marie Back, born on September 14, 1939, passed away peacefully on July 24, 2026.
Marie was the cherished daughter of Drew and Frona Justice. She later married Paul Back on December 31, 1955.
Throughout her years, Marie was especially proud to serve as a Pastor’s wife since 1981 at Open Door Pentecostal Church in Dayton. Her presence and dedication enriched the...
Zoa Susann Rowe
Jul 12, 2026
Zoa Susann (Dafler) Rowe
Age 84 of Trotwood was born on September 28, 1941, and passed on July 12, 2026. She was preceded in death by her mother, Martha (Myers) Dafler and father, Clarence Dafler, husband Roy Rowe; brothers Richard, Ray (Mary) Rowe, and Donald (Glenna) Rowe; nieces, Dory and Marty Dameron; nephew, Michael Dafler; and nephew-in-law, Bob Sowers.
Zoa is survived...
Doris Jo-Ann Huff
Jul 10, 2026
Doris Jo-Ann Huff
January 26, 1934 — July 10, 2026
Doris Jo-Ann Huff, 92, of Brookville, Ohio, passed away on July 10, 2026. She was born on January 26, 1934, in Dayton, Ohio. Doris was preceded in death by her beloved husband, William R. Huff; her son, Michael Huff; her daughter, Nancy Monticue; and her granddaughter, Katie Monticue. She is survived by...
Barbara Ruth Williams
Jul 8, 2026
Barbara Ruth Williams “Bobbie”
Age 90, passed away on July 8, 2026, peacefully in her home with her daughter by her side. She was born in Dayton, Ohio on December 15, 1935, to her parents, Lorraine (Lewis) and Edison E. Glosser. She was one of three daughters born of that union. Her sister, Audrey, was born in March of 1930. The...
Steve Knipfer
Jul 2, 2026
Steve Knipfer
Age 63 of Lenoir City, TN, passed away on Thursday, July 2, 2026 in Dayton, Ohio. Steve is survived by his mother, Joyce Knipfer; daughter, Laura (Mark) Fugate; 2 brothers, Chuck (Bonnie) Knipfer, and Eddie (Sandy) Turnington; former wife, Dorothy Knipfer; and numerous grandchildren, niece, nephews, and church family.
Steve spent many years as a chef and loved to cook....
Wanda "Jean" Williams
Jun 30, 2026
Wanda “Jean” Williams (née Harrison) went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, June 30, 2026. She was born on September 25, 1934, in Portsmouth, Ohio, to her parents, William Harrison and Bessie Pearl Harrison‑Spagenberg.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her devoted husband of 55 years, Donald Williams; her beloved sons, Donald Jr., Dwight, and...
