Betty Jane Christman
Mar 23, 2017
Christman, Betty Jane, age 94 of West Carrollton, passed away on Thursday, March 23, 2017 after an extended illness.  She was born on May 11, 1922 in Dayton, the daughter of the late Harold & Charlotte (Schlereth) Furnas. During World War II, Betty served as a volunteer for the Red Cross at the Dayton VA Center; she worked in...
Christopher J. Bennett
Mar 23, 2017
Bennett, Christopher J., age 44 of Germantown, passed away on Monday, March 23, 2017 at his home. He was born on November 28, 1972 in Dayton, Ohio. Christopher was a member of the Farmersville First Baptist Church. Preceded in death by his maternal grandparents Clyde & Mary Parks, paternal grandparents Paul & Dorothy McCoy, and by a cousin Nicki...
Mildred Skelding
Mar 9, 2017
Skelding, Mildred, age 91 of Springboro, passed away on Thursday, March 9, 2017 at Bethany Lutheran Village. She was born on March 30, 1925 in Roan Mountain, TN, the daughter of the late Samuel & Molly (Smith) Perry. Preceded in death by her husband Gilbert H. Skelding. Survivors include 2 sons Richard Skelding and wife Robin of Springboro, David...
Goldie M. Richards
Feb 28, 2017
Richards, Goldie M., age 100 of Centerville, passed away on Tuesday, February 28, 2017. She was born on July 5, 1916 in Dayton, Ohio the daughter of the late Terrence & Dora (Alexander) Schroder. Mrs. Richards was a member of the Southbrook Christian Church. Preceded in death by her husband Harold T. Richards on Feb. 7, 1955, by her...
Leslie R. Finster
Feb 23, 2017
Finster, Leslie R., age 64 of Dayton, passed away on Thursday, February 23, 2017 at her home. She was born on August 8, 1952 in Dayton, Ohio the daughter of the late George W. & Norma (Ankney) Speelman. She was a member of the VFW Post #3438 West Carrollton, and American Legion Women's Auxiliary Post #165, Miamisburg.  Leslie was...
Christina L. Hemberger
Feb 8, 2017
Hemberger, Christina L. "Christie", age 35 of Miamisburg, passed away Wednesday, February 8, 2017. She was born December 3, 1981 in Kettering, the daughter of the late Gary & Catherine Hemberger. Preceded in death by her paternal & maternal grandparents. She is survived by her son Michael Teagarden, 3 sisters Rhonda Bell (Douglas), Leigh Chambers, Jill Copsey (Ryan), 3...
Dorothy P. Starnes
Feb 8, 2017
Starnes, Dorothy P., age 86 of West Carrollton, passed away Wednesday, February 8, 2017. She was born on November 6, 1930 in Phillipsburg, OH, the daughter of the late Ira & Clara (Landis) Petering. Preceded in death by her husband Donald Starnes in 1991. She is survived by 2 daughters Gail Starnes of Lexington, KY, & Penny Walters (Rich)...
Fauna Bullock
Feb 7, 2017
Bullock, Fauna age 87 of Miamisburg passed away Tuesday, February 7, 2017. She was born on January 12, 1930 in Somerset, KY, the daughter of the late Rufus & Zelma (Glover) Tomlison. Fauna was a member of the Riverview Baptist Church. Preceded in death by her husband Burl Bullock, her son Doug Bullock. She is survived by her sons...
Jolene S. Rose
Feb 2, 2017
Rose, Jolene S., age 75, passed away on Thursday, February 2, 2017. She was born on July 5, 1941 in Dayton, the daughter of the late Jordan & Janet (Smith) Combs. Jolene was active in the West Carrollton School System; she co-chaired the committee for the renovation of the Junior High School. Jolene served as President of the Education...
Randall J. "Randy" Thomas
Jan 31, 2017
Thomas, Randall J. "Randy", age 54 of Dayton, passed away Tuesday, January 31, 2017. He was born February 17, 1962 in Dayton, Ohio. He was the owner of Custom Stucco. Preceded in death by his mother Juanita Thomas, a daughter Jerri Thomas, and a sister Nancie Queen. He is survived by his son Brandon Thomas, 4 daughters Charlene Shauer,...
William J. Mcguffie
Jan 31, 2017
McGuffie, William J., age 79 of West Milton, formerly of Arcanum, passed away Tuesday, January 31, 2017. He was born September 10, 1937 in Birmingham, AL, the son of the late Clarence & Mary (Florence) McGuffie. Preceded in death by his wife Carol S. McGuffie, 2 sisters Mary Helen McGuffie & Shirley Ann Brown, and a son-in-law Rob Birt....
Joanna M. Decarlo
Jan 24, 2017
DeCarlo, Joanna M., age 69 of Dayton, passed away Tuesday, January 24, 2017. She was born on March 10, 1947 in Dayton, the daughter of the late Ralph & Janet (Dexter) Plassenthal. Preceded in death by her husband Lawrence F. DeCarlo in 2016, 2 granddaughters Ashley & Allison, and 2 brothers Walt & Mike Plassenthal. She is survived by...
Patricia J. Buckingham
Jan 17, 2017
Buckingham, Patricia Jean, 89, of West Carrollton, Ohio, passed away Jan. 17, 2017. She was born Oct. 14, 1927, the daughter of Walter and Ruth Shade, she graduated from Otterbein College in 1949 and married Robert L. Buckingham on Sept. 9, 1950.  She is predeceased by her brother, Henry Shade; husband, Robert; and daughter, Pamela. She is survived by...
Joan W. Browning
Jan 14, 2017
Browning, Joan W., age 72 of West Carrollton, passed away Saturday, January 17, 2017 at the Laurels of West Carrollton. She was born June 6, 1944 in Wilmington, Ohio. Arrangements were in care of the SWART & WOLFE FUNERAL HOME, West Carrollton. www.swartandwolfefuneralhome.com.
Susan Lynette Crider
Jan 13, 2017
Crider, Susan Lynette, age 71 of West Carrollton, passed away Friday, January 13, 2017 at the Laurels of West Carrollton. She was born October 8, 1945 in Indiana. Preceded in death by her brother Jimmy and a granddaughter Peanut. Susan is survived by 2 daughters Kimberly Taylor, Kelly Elam, her son Thomas Taylor, numerous grandchildren, and several great grandchildren....
Arthur H. "Scook" Courtney
Jan 6, 2017
Courtney, Arthur H., "Scook", age 83 of Dayton, passed away Friday, January 6, 2017. He was born February 2, 1933 in Dayton, the son of the late Edward & Bertha (Ballinger) Courtney. Scook was retired from General Motors and honorably served his country in the U.S. Navy. Preceded in death by his wife Marlene Courtney, a grandson Jeremy Courtney,...
Jessica L. Mccabe
Dec 28, 2016
McCabe, Jessica L., age 33 of West Carrollton, passed away Wednesday, December 28, 2016. She was born December 5, 1983 in Kettering, Ohio. Preceded in death by her maternal grandfather Paul Waitkus. She is survived by her mother Cindy McCabe, her father Rich McCabe, her son Ryder Hammergen, her daughter Alivia Murry, maternal grandmother Dorothy Waitkus, her sister Amy...
Harry M. Stark
Dec 17, 2016
Stark, Harry M., age 81 of Miamisburg, passed away Saturday, December 17, 2016. He was born September 12, 1935 in Dayton, the son of the late George M. & Grace (South) Stark. Harry was the Owner of Stark Wrecking. Arrangements in care of the SWART & WOLFE FUNERAL HOME, West Carrollton.
Leon Wrobel
Dec 16, 2016
Wrobel, Leon, age 82 passed away peacefully on December 16, 2016 at his home surrounded by his loving family after an extensive & courageous battle with Parkinson's. He was born January 26, 1934 in Trenton, NJ, the son of the late Adam & Pauline (Zola) Wrobel. Preceded in death by his oldest son Leo J. Wrobel, and his brother...
Orland E. Ward
Dec 12, 2016
Ward, Orland E., age 96 of Miamisburg, passed away Monday, December 12, 2016. He was born May 10, 1920 in Dayton, the son of the late Charles A. & Blanche (Quillen) Ward. Orland was retired from GM with 36 years of services and honorably served his country in the U.S. Army during WWII. Preceded in death by his wife...
