Obituaries
Genevieve "Genny" Tankersley
Apr 9, 2014
TANKERSLEY, Genevieve (Genny) Age 84, of Dayton, passed away peacefully on April 9, 2014 at Mercy Sienna Retirement Center. She was preceded in death by her husband Charles Tankersley, her granddaughter Amy (Seibert) Kronour and 8 of her brothers and sisters. Genny was retired from the Kettering school system. She lived for her grandchildren and family always came first. She...
Gerald S. Sharkey
Apr 7, 2014
SHARKEY, Gerald Shea 71, the driving force behind Aviation Heritage National Historical Park, died at his home in Oakwood on Monday morning. During a 1980 visit to Boston's Freedom Trail, Sharkey was inspired to volunteer his time to develop an aviation version in Dayton. An unlikely aviation enthusiast because he feared flying, Sharkey enlisted his friend U.S. District Judge Walter...
Robert L. Mumaw
Apr 7, 2014
MUMAW, Robert L. age 84 passed away Monday, April 7, 2014. He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Pagie Mumaw; sons: Gary (Janet) Mumaw and Thomas (Ana) Mumaw; grandchildren: Craig, Scott, Kristy, Emily, Davis and Isabelle Mumaw; and a brother Dale Mumaw. Robert had a 35 year career with Wright Patt Air Force Base as a logistics officer....
Dale P. Unroe
Apr 2, 2014
Unroe, Dale, P., age 69 of Minster, formerly of Dayton, passed away Wednesday, April 2. Dale was a graduate of Patterson CO-Op 1963. He was a United States Army Veteran who served in the 82nd Airborne Division. He retired from General Motors-Delphi. He was a member of the Falcon Club. He was preceded in death by his parents, Virgil and...
Robert J. Shroyer
Mar 30, 2014
SHROYER, Robert J. (aka Gus, Tommy) died on March 30, 2014 at Hospice of Dayton. Born to William and Edna (Crawford) Shroyer on August 7, 1928 at 11:55 pm (five minutes later and his birth date would have been 8/8/28). Thereafter he celebrated the anniversary of his birth date every year. Preceded in death by the love of his life,...
Thomas N. Jerry
Mar 27, 2014
JERRY, THOMAS N., age 72 of Springboro passed away Thursday, March 27, 2014. Tom is survived by his wife of 49 years, Sandy Jerry; daughters: Pam (Kevin) Kudlac and Jill (Mark) Monsour; granddaughters: Kaitie Kudlac, Emily Monsour, Maddie Kudlac and Abbey Mensour. Tom worked as a National Sales Manager for Schunk, Inc. Visitation will be Monday, March 31st from 10:00...
Alvin J. Pacovsky
Mar 12, 2014
PACOVSKY, Alvin J. Age 82 of Dayton passed away Wednesday March 12, 2014. Alvin was preceded in death by his wife, Elaine. He is survived by two sons, James (Dawn) of Zionsville, IN, Timothy of Miamisburg; five grandchildren, Taylor, Jordan, Abigail, Ripken, Claudia Picovsky and a nephew, Jay Grant. Services will be held 1:00 pm Friday March 14 at Calvary...
Robert Young
Mar 11, 2014
Young, Robert L. Age 74 of Centerville passed away Tuesday March 11, 2014. Bob was the beloved husband of Karen. They would have been married 50 years in September. He was also the adored father of Theresa (Ed) Busher and Mark (Tracey) Young and precious grandfather to Nicholas, Laura, Natalie, Joseph, Matthew Busher and Michael King. Bob was a manager...
Raymond B. Ebbing
Mar 6, 2014
EBBING, RAYMOND B., age 87 of Dayton passed away Thursday, March 6, 2014. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Theresa Christ. Raymond is survived by his wife of 66 years, Estella Ebbing; children: Bob (Darlene) Ebbing, Charlie (Brenda) Ebbing, Margie (Dave) Harrah, Gayle (Kevin) Shiveley, Mike (Angie) Ebbing and Juanita Houdieshell; 17 grandchildren; 33 great-grandchildren and sisters: Colette...
Michael N. Trigg
Feb 28, 2014
Michael Nash Trigg, 78, of Dayton, Ohio, passed away peacefully February 28th at Walnut Creek Nursing Center. He was the son of the late Chester Speake Trigg and Helen Louise Trigg. He was the loving husband of Jackie, and proud and loving father of Tacy Brown and husband Bill, Tim Trigg and wife Beth, and Pam Chmiel and husband Richard....
Timothy E. Lee
Feb 27, 2014
LEE, Timothy E. age 58 of Troy passed away peacefully on February 27 at his residence. He was born on September 10, 1955 in Dayton, Ohio to Grace (Wehner) Lee of Beavercreek and the late Russell E. Lee. In addition to his mother, he is survived by his wife of 38 years, Candace (Candi Snyder); son Thomas E. Lee (Nichole)...
Alfreda R. Carmody
Feb 19, 2014
CARMODY, Alfreda R. age 90 of Dayton passed away Wednesday February 19, 2014. Alfreda worked in the kitchen at Our Lady of the Rosary for many years. She was preceded in death by her husband James Jr. She is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Jerry and Sylvia Carmody of Beavercreek; a sister, Irene Schumaker; a brother and sister-in-law, Eugene...
Eloise A. Berczelly
Feb 17, 2014
BERCZELLY, Eloise A. (Sluzas) age 94 of Dayton passed away Monday February 17, 2014. Eloise was a member of the Knights of Lithuania and a life long member of Holy Cross Church. She is preceded in death by her husband, John J.; a brother, Stanley and a sister, Bernadette. She is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, John and Joyce...
Betty J. Blair
Feb 13, 2014
BLAIR, BETTY J., age 80 passed away Thursday, February 13, 2014. She was preceded in death by her husband, Donald Blair; parents: Theodore and Janie Daugherty; son, Johnny Hicks; sisters: Dorothy, Mary and Kathleen and brothers: Donald, Doyle, Charles, David, Edmund and Doug. Betty is survived by her daughters: Norma (Gary) Shook, Nancy (Dr. Randall) Townsend and Nina (Gary) Townsend;...
Otis Bishop
Feb 10, 2014
BISHOP, OTIS, age 82 of Bellbrook passed away Monday, February 10, 2014. He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Pat Bishop; children: David Bishop, Ronald (Denise) Bishop and Susan (Charles) Johnson; 5 grandchildren: Madison Bishop, Corrie Johnson, Sarah Johnson, Elizabeth Johnson and Petronella Johnson. Otis was a veteran of the United States Air Force after 20 years of...
Kenneth E. Justice
Feb 6, 2014
Justice, Kenneth E., age 84, of Dayton, passed away Thursday February 6, 2014. He was born March 18, 1929 in Greenup, KY. Mr. Justice enjoyed music and was the lead singer of a country music band, Kenny Justice and the Country Travelers. He was preceded in death by two sons, Kenneth and Gary Justice. He is survived by his loving...
Ayde "Ida" Sansone
Feb 3, 2014
SANSONE, AYDE “IDA,” age 105 of Dayton passed away Monday, February 3, 2014. She was preceded in death by her husband, August “Gus” Samson; parents, Peter and Maddelina Pacini; brother, Emo E. Pacini; sister-in-law, Carolyn Pacini and nephew, Gary Pacini. Ida is survived by numerous nieces, nephews and great-nieces and great-nephews in Bloomington, IN and Indianapolis, IN. At the age...
Arthur J. Cetone Sr.
Feb 3, 2014
Cetone, Arthur J., Sr. “Bud”, age 88 of Washington Township passed away Monday February 3, 2014. Arthur was an Army veteran of WWII in the Merchant Marines and Army. He was also a member of the OEA, NEA, KCTA, VFW 9927 and a teacher for over 40 years; 35 with Kettering Schools, primarily 4th grade at the Orchard Park School....
Richard E. McNelly
Feb 1, 2014
McNELLY, RICHARD E., of Washington Township passed away Saturday, February 1, 2014. He was born February 20, 1928 to the late Russell B. and Harriet Ellen (Lutz) McNelly of the Brookville area where Dick spent his childhood. Baptized and confirmed there at Providence Lutheran Church as was his father, grandfather and great-grandfather before him and all of his siblings. He...


