Obituaries

Jan 19, 2025

Norma J. Howard

Age 88 of New Lebanon, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, January 19, 2025. She was born in Heidelberg, KY on October 30, 1936 to her parents, Virgil & Lillian Anderson.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Howard; son-in-law, Tony...

Jan 19, 2025

John H. Collett

Age 77 of Englewood, passed away on Sunday, January 19, 2025. He was born in Dayton, Ohio on January 16, 1948. Preceded in death by his mother, Hazel Collett; sister, Patsy Collins; and mother-in-law, Glenna Holdeman.

John is survived by his wife of 55 years, Kathy Collett; son, Chris (Anna)...

Jan 15, 2025

Carlene Marshall

Age 78, of Trotwood, Ohio, passed away on Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at her home. She was born on August 14, 1946 to her parents, Urban & Ruth (Schultz) Graf. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her infant son, John Marshall; and brother, Urban Graf

Carlene...

Jan 10, 2025

Marilyn Jean Bemis, age 84 of Farmersville, Ohio passed away peacefully at home on January 10, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on July 29, 1940, in Mount Sterling, Kentucky to her parents, Howard and Dorothy Leach. Marilyn and her husband Bruce attended Stivers High School and were married in 1956. They traveled to California while...

Jan 8, 2025

Flossie Louise Haston, aged 91, passed away on January 8, 2025, in Dayton, Ohio. Born on September 17, 1933, Flossie was a devout follower of Christ, embodying a life filled with love, devotion, and service to her family and community.

Flossie's legacy is carried on through her loving family. She is survived by her sons,...

Jan 7, 2025

Mount, Lucretia “Lu” nee Blessing

She was called by her Heavenly Father to come home on the 7th day of January 2025. She was born on the 1st day of January 1946, which makes her 79 years old. Lu entered this world with many obstacles ahead of her, but she took them all on and came out...

Jan 3, 2025

Benjamin “Benny” Snyder

Age 61 of Olive Hill, Kentucky passed away Friday, January 3, 2025, at St. Claire Hospital. Benny was born June 25, 1963 in Dayton, Ohio, son of the late Harry & Linda Snyder.

Benny enjoyed spending time riding four-wheelers, fishing, kayaking, movie nights and most of all his family and...

Jan 2, 2025

Desta Geraldine Brown

Age 95 of Brookville, passed away on Thursday, January 2, 2025. She was born in Montgomery County, Ohio on March 31, 1929.

Desta was preceded in death by her parents, Charles & Vina Kindred; husband, Osvel Brown “Oscar” in 2005; brother, Ellis Kindred in 2006; sister, Dorcas Morris in 2023;...

Dec 31, 2024

Johnson, William Malcolm “Bill”

Age 87 of Trotwood, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by immediate family on Tuesday, December 31, 2024. He was born in Rimersburg, Pennsylvania on February 5, 1937 to his parents, Harry William & Ruby (Siar) Johnson, both who have preceded him in death.

Bill is survived by...

Dec 25, 2024

Nancy L. Dickey

Age 78 of Brookville, Ohio passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, December 25, 2024. She was born in Dayton, Ohio on April 22, 1946 to her parents, Luther & Angie Birt. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death her husband, Rodney Dickey; sister, Diane Birt; and son, Randall Dickey.

Dec 21, 2024

Gary Lee Patton, Sr.

Age 82 of New Lebanon, passed away on Saturday, December 21, 2024. He was born in Dayton, Ohio on October 27, 1942 to his parents, Robert & Elsie Mae Patton. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Ronald Chambers.

Gary is survived by...

Dec 20, 2024

Lois A. Spitler, age 92, peacefully passed away in her sleep on 20 December 2024. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, cousin and friend to many. She will be truly missed. She graduated from the Johnsville New Lebanon (Dixie) High School in 1950. Married her High School sweetheart Charles Spitler. She was a life-long member of...

Dec 19, 2024

Shirley Wilson Fore

Age 76 of Carlisle, passed away on Thursday, December 19, 2024. She was born in Middletown, Ohio on June 10, 1948 to her parents, Paul & Helen Campbell. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by both of her husbands, Steve Fore and Donald Wilson; son, Paul Pantone; and sister, Brenda...

Dec 16, 2024

Doris H. Comer

Age 97, of Eaton, and a long-time resident of New Lebanon, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 16, 2024, and was called to be with the Lord. Doris was preceded in death by her devoted husband of 64 years, Edward W. "Ed" Comer; her sister, Barbara Duckro; her brother, Bill Hamilton; her grandson, Heath...

Dec 15, 2024

Christine “Chris” Wallace

Age 71 of Dayton, Ohio passed away on Sunday, December 15, 2024. She was born in Hazard, KY on February 4, 1953 to her parents, Langley & Joyce (Campbell) Melton. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Jerry Wallace; son, Daniel Wallace; 4 sisters, and 1 brother.

Dec 14, 2024

COPP, Juanita Mae, age 96, passed away December 14, 2024 at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus, OH. She and her twin sister, Berneda Faye, were born on August 6, 1928 in Trotwood, OH. After graduating from Trotwood-Madison High School, she attended Sinclair Community College and graduated from Miami-Jacobs Business College. Juanita worked 41 years for General Motors, first in...

Dec 10, 2024

In loving memory of Larry Spencer Bickel (Pappy/Papaw) who passed away peacefully on December 10, 2024 at the age of 83.

Larry was the only son of Roy and Dessie Bickel, who preceded him in death. He is survived by his devoted wife of 51 years, Cheryl Bickel and their children Beth Price (Brian) and...

Dec 8, 2024

Terry Hudson

Age 71 of Dayton, passed away on Sunday, December, 8, 2024. He was born in Dayton, Ohio on February 21, 1953 to his late parents, Ralph & Mildred Hudson.

Terry is survived by his wife of 32 years, Debbie Hudson; daughter, Maria (Allen) Nutter; son, Russell Barnett; daughter, Shawna Daniels; 8...

Dec 6, 2024

Delbert Duncan

Age 97 of New Lebanon, Ohio passed away on Friday December 6, 2024. There will be a graveside service with military honors beginning at 11:00am on Thursday, December 26th at Dayton National Cemetery, 4400 W. Third St., Dayton, Ohio 45428. www.RogersFuneralHomes.com.

Nov 28, 2024

Diane Lawson

Age 74 of Dayton, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, November 28, 2024. Born July 28, 1950 in Hindman, Kentucky.

She was preceded in death by her parents John and Bonnie Stacy, her sisters Sue Guenther and Danya Levi, as well as her grandson Joshua Lawson.

Diane...