Obituaries

Wm. David Saylor

Wm. David Saylor

Jan 5, 2021

SAYLOR, Wm. David, age 84, of Brookville, OH, passed away Tuesday, January 5, 2021, at Hospice of Dayton.  David was born April 1, 1936, in Rockcastle County, KY, son of the late Willie & Ada (Alexander) Saylor.  The youngest of seven children, David was preceded in death by his 6 siblings, Lucy Boggs, Elva Northern, Bill Saylor, Goldie Harrison,...

Robert L. Sims

Robert L. Sims

Jan 4, 2021

SIMS, Robert Lewis “Bob”, age 95, formerly of London, OH and Tucson, AZ, passed away Monday, January 4, 2021 at Hospice of Miami County in Troy, OH.  Bob was born October 27, 1925 in Marion, OH, son of the late Raymond L. & Sara J. (Curtis) Sims.  He was a proud U.S. Army Veteran of WWII, receiving two Purple...

Susan K. Perkins

Susan K. Perkins

Jan 4, 2021

PERKINS, Susan Kay, 76, of New Lebanon, passed away Monday, Jan. 4, 2021. She was born to Jerome & Margaret Reigelsperger on June 22, 1944 in Dayton, Ohio. Preceded in death by her husband, Ricky Perkins; sister, Judy Amann; brothers, Denny & Ronnie Reigelsperger. Survived by her sons, Jerome Perkins (Nicole) and Jason Perkins (Leslie); daughter, Michelle...

Joseph "Bob" Robert McCarthy

Joseph "Bob" Robert McCarthy

Jan 2, 2021

Joseph “Bob” McCarthy

Died at the age of 92 on January 2, 2021. He is survived by his daughter, Diane, and son-in-law Gene Thomas. Also survived by his brother, Tom McCarthy; sisters, Doris Davis, Jean Hall, Carol Yocum and Bonnie Miller; as well as many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

He was very recently preceded...

Cynthia L. (Cook)  Hutchison

Cynthia L. (Cook) Hutchison

Dec 31, 2020

Cynthia L. Hutchison

Age 57, of Vandalia, passed away Thursday, December 31, 2020, at Kettering Medical Center. Cynthia was born June 8, 1963 in Dayton to the late Lee Houston & Lela (McCann) Cook. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her parents-in-law, who were like parents to her, Robert & Sue...

Willia Mae (Myrick)  Davidson

Willia Mae (Myrick) Davidson

Dec 30, 2020

Willia Mae Davidson

Age 86, of Vandalia, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, December 30, 2020.

Willia was born November 6, 1934 in Barbourville, Kentucky to the late Harmon & Mossie (Hamilton) Myrick. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her loving husband, Charlie R. Davidson, in...

Betty Lou (Alexander)  Harper

Betty Lou (Alexander) Harper

Dec 29, 2020

Betty Lou Harper

Age 91, of Vandalia, went home to be with her Lord on Tuesday, December 29, 2020. Betty was born March 17, 1929 in Somerset, Kentucky to the late Carl & Martha Alexander. In addition to her parents, Betty was also preceded in death by her loving husband of 67 years, Wilbert G. Harper, who...

Viola M. McCarthy

Viola M. McCarthy

Dec 26, 2020

McCARTHY, Viola (Brown), 86, of Dayton, died Saturday, December 26, 2020. She is survived by her husband of 54 years, Joseph “Bob,” daughter Diane and son-in-law Gene Thomas. Also survived by several sisters-in-law, brother-in-law, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Preceding her in death are her parents Frank Brown & Goldie (Brown) Shiverdecker; sisters, Catherine Schneider, Dorothy Boomershine,...

Henry Smith, Jr.

Henry Smith, Jr.

Dec 25, 2020

SMITH, Henry, Jr., 87, of Huber Heights, passed away Friday, Dec. 25, 2020. He was born to Henry & Carrie Smith in Dayton, OH on Sept. 21, 1933. Henry was a retired truck driver, having worked many years for Delany & Simpson Trucking. Preceded in death by his son, Henry Smith, III; sisters, Eva Smith, Ruth Stephens,...

Gregory A. Ogg

Gregory A. Ogg

Dec 23, 2020

OGG, Gregory A., 73, of Englewood, passed away Wednesday, December 23, 2020. Gregory was born on January 8, 1947 in Dayton, OH to Robert & Edith Ogg. He attended college at Miami University in Oxford, OH, where he majored in history. His passion for history remained throughout his life. He was a man of principle, passionate in...

Richard J. Phillips, Sr.

Richard J. Phillips, Sr.

Dec 22, 2020

PHILLIPS, Richard J., Sr., 94, of Englewood, passed away Tuesday, December 22, 2020. He was born April 14, 1926 in Pittsburgh, PA. He was preceded in death by his former wife, Frances Ali Phillips, wife, Norma Phillips and son, Richard J. Phillips, Jr. Left to cherish Richard’s memories are his daughters, Denise A. Rosengarten, Nancy S. Upton...

Larry D. Harmon

Larry D. Harmon

Dec 17, 2020

Larry D. Harmon

Age 70, of Vandalia, passed away Thursday, December 17, 2020, at Miami Valley Hospital. Larry was born August 17, 1950 in Orlando, Florida to the late Enoch & Eva Mae (Bivins) Harmon. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by a sister, Sandra Neighbors.

Larry was a U....

Katherine M. Petrey

Katherine M. Petrey

Dec 14, 2020

PETREY, Katherine M., 82, of Northridge, passed away Monday, Dec. 14, 2020. She was born to Lonzo & Ethel McCoy on May 31, 1938 in Wilder, Tennessee. Katherine loved and cared for many animals, especially cats, during her life. She loved to go to the theater to see scary movies and especially enjoyed the popcorn. She also...

Anthony "Tony" Pepitone

Anthony "Tony" Pepitone

Dec 14, 2020

PEPITONE, Anthony “Tony” Francis, age 79 of Vandalia, passed away Monday, December 14, 2020.  Tony was born in Brooklyn, New York, March 10, 1941 to Anthony Francis and Alberta (Sabine) Pepitone who preceded him in death, along with his daughter, Stacy Pepitone who also preceded him. He is survived by his loving wife, Marti Pepitone, sister, Lucille Bersabe and...

Wesley Francis Rosenfeld

Wesley Francis Rosenfeld

Dec 13, 2020

Wesley Francis Rosenfeld

Age 30, of Dayton, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, December 13, 2020, at his home. Wesley was born February 28, 1990 in Dayton to Phillip E. & Nancy Jane (Esterlin) Rosenfeld. His mother preceded him in death.

Wes enjoyed playing basketball, fishing and working on cars. He found his greatest joy in...

Jack W. Fain

Jack W. Fain

Dec 12, 2020

FAIN, Jack W., age 61 of Moraine passed away Saturday, December 12, 2020 due to complications from Covid-19.   Jack was born February 20, 1959 in Dayton, Ohio, son of the late William E. & Sara F. (Bingham) Fain.  He was a 1977 graduate of Northridge High School and committed over 30 years of service to Bobcat of Dayton...

Rick Hurley Alvarez

Rick Hurley Alvarez

Dec 10, 2020

HURLEY (Alvarez) Rick age 63, of Dayton passed away on December 10,2020 at Kettering Medical Center.  Rick was born July 28, 1957 and raised in Trotwood, Ohio. He attended Trotwood-Madison schools and graduated from Northview High School. He played in Trotwood youth baseball and basketball leagues, and he played basketball for Northview high school as well.  Rick loved all...

Mike O'Neil

Mike O'Neil

Dec 10, 2020

O’NEIL, Michael "Mike" Thomas

Age 54, of Dayton, Ohio. Mike was a beloved son, brother, uncle and friend who left us far too soon, passing peacefully on Thursday, December 10, 2020. He grew up in Kettering, Ohio, and was a 1984 graduate of Fairmont High School. Mike was happiest when he was spending time outdoors with friends...

Dave Guinn

Dave Guinn

Dec 10, 2020

Dave Guinn

Vernon David Guinn

Age 79, of Vandalia, passed away Thursday, December 10, 2020, at the Hospice of Dayton. Dave was born July 20, 1941 in Garrard County, Kentucky to the late William Vernon & Gertrude “Trudy” (Combs) Guinn. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his wife, Lillian,...

Walter J. Thompson

Walter J. Thompson

Dec 9, 2020

THOMPSON, Walter J., age 87, of Dayton, passed away Wednesday, December 9, 2020 at Hospice of Dayton.   Walter was born in Reesville, Ohio, son of the late Walter T. & Katherine (Stringfellow) Thompson.  He was a U.S. Air Force veteran of the Korean Conflict and had was a retired employee of F & G Tool.  Private Graveside Service with...