Dayton, OH Obituaries

Edith Arnold Woeste, age 102, peacefully passed away on Friday, November 13th, 2026. Born on a farm near Waterford Ohio, she was the oldest of 11 children. She started school when she was four and w...

Sharon Lee Smith passed on November 12, 2026, at the age of 79. Sharon was a resident of Centerville, Ohio, and a Celebration of Life will be held at a future date.

Carolyn Lee Campbell passed on November 12, 2026, at the age of 102. Born September 15, 1924, in Castine, Ohio, Carolyn lived in Dayton, Ohio. Visitation will be held at Tobias Funeral Home, 5471 Far...

Loretta (Kowalski) was born in Pittsburgh PA and moved with her family to Ohio around the age of 4. She grew up with 8 sisters and 3 brothers on Webster St. near Deeds Park in Dayton and graduated fr...

Jane R. Pellow, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend, passed away peacefully in Centerville, Ohio on November 12th, where she was cared for by her granddaughters. She was 80 yea...

Joseph M. Radin, Sr., age 94, of Beavercreek, passed away on November 11, 2026, at Hospice of Dayton. He was born on March 4, 1932, in Glennon, Missouri, to the late George and Anna (Arns) Radin. Joe ...

Karen Sue Moyer passed on November 10, 2026, at the age of 76. Born on May 3, 1950, in Dayton, Ohio, Karen was a resident of Germantown, Ohio.

Robert "Bob" W Jewell passed away at Hospice of Dayton on Monday, November 9, 2026, at the age of 86. Born June 17, 1940, Robert was a resident of Dayton, Ohio. He was born in Wayne County, Kentucky ...

Garrol Ray Tackett Anyone who knew Garrol Ray Tackett knows he worked hard and celebrated life harder. The last years of his life were work — despite brain-stent surgeries and an Alzheimer’s diagnosi...

Gourley, Robert “Bob” E., age 66, of Beavercreek, passed away on Sunday, November 8, 2026. He was preceded in death by his father, Bob Hendrickson; brother, Richard Hendrickson; and nephew, Jason Hen...

Wilcher, Carol Ann, age 84 of Dayton, passed away Sunday, November 8th, 2026 at The Oaks of West Kettering. Carol was born on Saturday, July 11th, 1942 in Dayton, Ohio to the late Earl and Flora Vanc...

Harold Shanks, age 88 of Centerville, Ohio, passed away on November 7. Harold was born in 1938 to Woody and Reatha in Sabina, Ohio. A man of humble beginnings, he was the true definition of self-made....

Shirley Ann Withrow, age 90, of Kettering, OH, passed away on Friday, November 6th, 2026. She was born on November 7th, 1935, in Dayton, OH, to the late Oscar and Dorothy Fischer. Shirley spent her ...

Elwood (Woody to his friends) M Abbott, 93, left this world peacefully on November 6, 2026, just 6 days shy of his 94th birthday, and entered into the presence of his Savior, Jesus Christ. He was bor...

Beatrice Fulwiler, 92, of Englewood, Ohio, she died peacefully in her sleep on November 5, 2026. Born February 7, 1934, in Amherst, Ohio, she taught 2nd, 4th, and 6th grade for 27 years at Englewood H...

Joy Lance (Langford), age 69, passed away Thursday, November 5, 2026. Joy was born January 7, 1957, to the late Joe and Rae Langford. She was a homemaker who kept busy raising her two children, Meliss...

Roberto Cristobal Baltazar Tomas passed on November 5, 2026, at the age of 43, having been born on November 24, 1982, and residing in Dayton, Ohio.

Emilio Ruiz Balaguer of Dayton, Ohio went to walk with the Lord on November 2nd, 2026 after a brief battle with cancer. Emilio was born on October 7th, 1952 in Havana, Cuba to Emiliano and Hilda Ba...

Joyce Carole (Stansberry) Fischer, age 93, of Kettering, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 3, surrounded by her loving family. Joyce was born on December 15, 1932, in Dayton, Ohio, to Elmer ...

Bradley’s Story It is with sorrow that we announce the recent passing of Bradley Emrick on November 2, 2026 after an unexpected health event. Bradley was born October 19, 1984. He was a graduate of M...

Rosalind Eleanor Mashia passed on November 2, 2026, at the age of 91. Born on October 10, 1935, in Stanford, Connecticut, Rosalind lived in Dayton, Ohio.

Kuntz, James Earl Jr., age 81 of Xenia, passed away on Tuesday, November 3, 2026. He was preceded in death by his parents Jim and Velma Kuntz, brother Tom Kuntz, sister Cindy Kuntz, sister-in-law Hele...

Constance (Connie) Sue Pester, 78, passed away the evening of October 31, 2026. The third of four children born to Lawrence and Dorothy (née Brown) Zimmer in Dayton, Ohio, Connie was a lifelong Dayton...

Allen C. Marshall died on October 22, 2026 at the age of 82 years. Born on December 30th, 1943 in Mechanicstown, Ohio to Wilfred and Louise Marshall, “Al” was raised on his family’s farm. After grad...

Shirley Jean Grottke, a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and faithful servant of Jesus Christ, passed away peacefully on November 2, 2026. Born on January 2, 1937, in Dearborn, Mic...

Yogini Krishnakant Patel passed on November 1, 2026, at the age of 80. She was a resident of Beavercreek, Ohio. A Gathering of Family and Friends will be held at Tobias Funeral Home - Far Hills Ch...

Clotfelter, Steven William, age 70, of Dayton passed away on Saturday, October 31, 2026 peacefully at his residence. Steven was born on Thursday, February 16, 1956 in Dayton to the late William and Do...

Marilyn Baltes O’Connell (Mar 3, 1933- Oct 31, 2026) It is with deep sadness that the family of Marilyn O’Connell announces her peaceful passing. Marilyn was born in Frenchtown, Ohio, and then reside...

Steven T. Cragg passed on October 31, 2026, at the age of 77. Steven was a resident of Dayton, Ohio.

Loving husband, father and “Papa,” Clifford “Cliff” Bequeath passed away unexpectedly October 31, 2026, at the age of 76. A dedicated and hardworking carpenter by trade, he resided most of his life in ...

Beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and devoted servant of God, passed away peacefully at home on October 30, 2026. Born June 26,1942 in Hamilton, OH to Ray and Jewel (Halcomb) Co...

Jo Ann Musick, age 76, of Centerville, Ohio, passed away on Thursday, October 29, 2026. Jo is preceded in death by her husband, David Musick and her parents Owen and Bernice Nolan. Jo is survived by h...

Virginia Ellen Vlahos passed on October 19, 2026, at the age of 86; she was born on July 26, 1940, in Dayton, Ohio, and was a resident of West Palm Beach, Florida.

Robert "Bob" Hansford, age 92 of Kettering, passed away on Wednesday, October 28, 2026. He was preceded in death by his wife Joyce Hansford, son Jeffrey Hansford, mother Vela Sewell, and grandparents...

James E. Gentner, 89, of Alpha, Ohio, passed away on Wednesday, October 28, 2026. He was born in Beavercreek, Ohio to the late Rowena and William Gentner Sr. He was preceded in death by his brothers,...

Dr. Soma Avva, 85, of Dayton, Ohio, passed away on October 27, 2026. A reconstructive and plastic surgeon, he was dedicated to his family and to his community, and an embodiment of service. Soma was ...

James Robinson, age 96 of Centerville, passed away the morning of October 28, 2026, at Austin Trace Health and Rehab. Jim was born on August 19, 1930, in St. George, West Virginia to William Ross Sr. ...

Russell LeRoy Hodge passed away peacefully on October 26th, 2026, ironically his 34th wedding anniversary. He was born in Chicago in 1942, and was all about his home city. His biggest excitement cam...

Sean Thomas Reagan, 41, passed from this life on October 24, 2026. He was born on July 11, 1985, in Kettering, Ohio, to Thomas Reagan and Mary Ellen (Reagan) Sheffs. Sean loved music of all kinds fr...

Joan Baker Lease passed away peacefully at The Fairmont Assisted Living Facility in Centerville, Ohio on October 24, 2026, at 96 years of age. She was born to Jo Willard Baker & Mary Crisler Baker as ...

Glenn Eugene Oglesbee, age 81, passed away on October 24, 2026, on his 81st birthday. Born on October 24, 1945, he was the son of Ivan and Eva (Markley) Oglesbee. Glenn was a devoted husband, loving ...

Todd Eric Benzinger, 63, of Cincinnati, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, October 21st, at UC Medical Center in West Chester, surrounded by his wife and kids. Todd was born on February 11t...

Thomas A. Hoffmann, age 84, passed on October 22, 2026. Born October 6, 1942, Thomas was a resident of Dayton, Ohio. Memorial Visitation will be held at Tobias Funeral Home, 5471 Far Hills Ave, Day...

Jerry Perry Hughes, 77, of Dayton, passed away surrounded by his family on October 20, 2026. Jerry was born on November 8, 1948, to Herschel & Hattie Hughes (Perry) in Covington, Kentucky. Jerry resid...

Steven Nelson, 78, of Beavercreek passed away on October 19, 2026. He was born in Balkan, Ky, to John and Viola (Steele) Nelson, and was raised in Middletown, Ohio. He worked for Computer Sciences Cor...

Curtis H. Gwaltney, II was born June 4, 1947 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Affectionately nicknamed “Chip,” he was son of Curtis H. Gwaltney and Kathleen Gwaltney (Russell), and big brother to Vicki Joh...

John L. Campbell, 83, passed away on October 19, 2026. John graduated from Stebbins High School in 1960 and went on to serve his country in the United States Navy from 1961 to 1965. During his servic...

Colonel Thomas B. McHugh, U.S. Air Force (Retired), 95, of Beavercreek, OH, passed away peacefully at home on Mon., Oct. 19, 2026. Born in Louisville, KY. Tom graduated from St. Xavier High School and...

Olive Adams Blevins, of Beavercreek, a beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 18, 2026, at the age of 101. Born on July 10, 1925 in Hindman, Kent...

Combs, James (Jim), Of Centerville, age 91 Passed away Sunday, October 18, 2026 at home lovingly surrounded by his family. Jim had a kind spirit, a loving heart to all that knew him, the protector a...