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Local obituaries for Fairborn, Greene County in Ohio.

Dan Michael "Mike" Grinstead

Dan Michael "Mike" Grinstead

Sep 2, 2019

Dan Michael “Mike” Grinstead, age 79 of Xenia, passed into the Kingdom of Heaven on Monday September 2, 2019 at his home.  He was born February 6, 1940 in Columbus, OH, the son of the late Dan and Louise Grinstead. Mike is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Madolin (Brown) Grinstead; sister, Shirley Schlafman; daughter, Jennifer...

Anna Lois (Gabbard)  Watkins

Anna Lois (Gabbard) Watkins

Sep 1, 2019

Anna Lois (Gabbard) Watkins, age 87 of Fairborn, passed away Sunday September 1, 2019 at the Hospice of Dayton.  She was born November 30, 1931 in Jackson, KY, the daughter of the late Carl E. and Minnie C. (Osborn) Gabbard.  Mrs. Watkins was a 50-year member of the First Baptist Church of Fairborn and was a retired schoolteacher...

John E. Hoagland

John E. Hoagland

Aug 31, 2019

Hoagland, John E., age 80 of Yellow Springs, passed away on Saturday August 31, 2019.  He was born October 20, 1938 in Fairborn, the son of the late Loyd and Olga (Allemang) Hoagland.  John was a 1956 graduate of Fairborn Baker High School and was a life-long farmer in Greene County.  His farming included growing corn, soybeans and wheat,...

L. Muriel Koogler

L. Muriel Koogler

Aug 30, 2019

L. Muriel Koogler, age 91 of Yellow Springs, passed away Friday August 30, 2019 at the Soin Medical Center.  She was born August 3, 1928 in Dayton, the daughter of the late W. Clifford and Leila Mae (Wright) Harkrader.  In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph in 2009; and a sister,...

James M. "Mitchel" Whitt

James M. "Mitchel" Whitt

Aug 28, 2019

James M. “Mitchel” Whitt, age 67 of Fairborn passed away August 28, 2019 surrounded by his family.  He was born October 25, 1951 in Dayton, the son of the late Bernard and Margorie (Adkins) Whitt.  Mitchel enjoyed riding his Harley Davidson and tinkering.  In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by two sisters, Judy Brigman, Bonnie...

John W. Syx, Sr.

John W. Syx, Sr.

Aug 27, 2019

John W. Syx, Sr., age 86 of Fairborn, passed away on Tuesday August 27, 2019 surrounded by his family.  He was born January 12, 1933 in Dayton, Ohio, the son of the late Rae Syx and Edna (Adams) Watson.  John was a Korean War veteran serving his country in the United States Army.  He was retired from General Motors...

Ivan J. "Jack" Kabler

Ivan J. "Jack" Kabler

Aug 24, 2019

Ivan J. “Jack” Kabler, age 77 of Fairborn, passed away Saturday August 24, 2019.  He was born December 3, 1941 in Dayton, the son of Ivan and Marian (McClellan) Kabler.  Jack graduated from Miamisburg High School, class of 1959.  He served his country in the U.S. Navy during the Cuban Missile Crisis; and followed with employment at Apex Tool...

William M. "Brownie" Brown

William M. "Brownie" Brown

Aug 24, 2019

William M. “Brownie” Brown, age 85 of Xenia, passed away Saturday August 24, 2019 at the Kettering Medical Center.  He was born October 1, 1933 in Alpha, Ohio, the son of the late Marvin and Cleo (Gentner) Brown.  Bill served his country in the US Army and retired after a career as a letter carrier with the US...

Robert J. Carder

Robert J. Carder

Aug 14, 2019

Robert J. Carder, age 89 of Centerville, passed away Wednesday August 14, 2019 at the Dayton VA Hospice.  He was born September 26, 1929 in Dayton, the son of the late John C. and Mary Helen (Brandenburg) Carder.  Robert served his country during Korea in the US Army Reserve and was employed as a computer analyst with NCR...

Russell M. Terry

Russell M. Terry

Aug 14, 2019

Russell M. Terry, age 93 of Enon, passed away Wednesday August 14, 2019.  He was born January 23, 1926 in Huntington, WV, the son of the late Russell Troy and Anna May (Tackett) Terry.  Russell served his country in the US Navy during World War II aboard the USS Gunason; and followed with employment in civil...

Eva Lewis Stidham

Eva Lewis Stidham

Aug 13, 2019

Eva Lewis Stidham, age 89 of Fairborn, passed away Tuesday August 13, 2019.  She was born March 30, 1930 in West Liberty, KY, the daughter of the late James F. “Jim Crow” and Orpha (Prater) Turner.  Having a passion for flowers, she established Lewis Florist which was the first florist in West Liberty.  After relocating to Fairborn in...

Usaf Cmsgt. (Ret.) Francis M. "Ski" Orehowsky

Usaf Cmsgt. (Ret.) Francis M. "Ski" Orehowsky

Aug 10, 2019

USAF CMSgt. (Ret.) Francis M. “Ski” Orehowsky, age 86 of Fairborn, passed away Saturday August 10, 2019.  He was born February 3, 1933 in Lilly, PA, the son of the late Michael F. and Anna (Zavada) Orehowsky.  Francis served his country in the US Air Force in the audio visual and communications field, including 14 years at the...

Donna Lee F. Zimmer

Donna Lee F. Zimmer

Aug 5, 2019

Donna Lee F. Zimmer, age 86 of Fairborn, passed away surrounded by family Monday August 5, 2019. She was born in Dayton, the daughter of the late Luther and LaVera (Carbaugh) Dixon. Donna enjoyed reading, country line dancing, traveling, and was fond of animals. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Marion; son,...

Usaf Capt. (Ret.) Raymond J. "Ray" Bertler

Usaf Capt. (Ret.) Raymond J. "Ray" Bertler

Aug 3, 2019

USAF Capt. (Ret.) Raymond J. “Ray” Bertler, age 76 of Fairborn, passed away Saturday August 3, 2019.  He was born September 27, 1942 in Manitowoc, WI, the son of Raymond and Billy (O’Malley) Bertler.  Ray served his country in the US Air Force and followed with employment in contracting at Wright-Patterson AFB, retiring after 40 years of combined service. ...

Heidi Jo Johnson

Heidi Jo Johnson

Jul 30, 2019

Heidi Jo Johnson, age 41 of Dayton, passed away surrounded by her family July 30, 2019 at Hospice of Dayton.  She was born September 6, 1977 in Dayton, the daughter of Nicholas Waltz, Jr. and Jill Green.  Heidi was very active in her recovery group; she enjoyed networking, reading, concerts, was the family planner and touched people in many...

Doris N. Caponera

Doris N. Caponera

Jul 30, 2019

Doris N. Caponera, age 90 of Fairborn, formerly of Chicago, Illinois, passed away July 30, 2019 at the Hospice of Dayton.  She was born April 22, 1929 in Chicago, the daughter of the late Carl and Dina (Vista) Nielsen.  Doris enjoyed traveling, knitting, puzzle books and cooking.  In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her...

Cathy L. Kendig

Cathy L. Kendig

Jul 28, 2019

Cathy Lynne Kendig (Stamper), age 59 of New Carlisle, peacefully went to be with her Lord and Savior on July 28, 2019. Born on November 19, 1959 as the daughter of Wiley and Ethel Stamper (Henson), Cathy was raised in Fairborn, Ohio and attended Park Hills High School. Upon graduation, Cathy went to Wright State University and earned a...

Delphia Stanfill

Delphia Stanfill

Jul 23, 2019

Delphia Stanfill, age 90 of Fairborn, passed away at home surrounded by her family on July 23, 2019.  She was born July 17, 1929 in Whitley Co., Kentucky, the daughter of the late Jerry and Mossie (Davenport) Shelley.  Delphia was employed as a Cafeteria Manager with the Fairborn City Schools, retiring after 30 years of service; and followed with...

Usaf (Ret.) Edwin "E.T." Trefethen

Usaf (Ret.) Edwin "E.T." Trefethen

Jul 22, 2019

USAF (Ret.) Edwin “E.T.” Trefethen, age 84 of Fairborn, passed away Monday July 22, 2019 at the Hospice of Dayton.  He was born October 31, 1934 in Worcester, Mass., the son of the late Hugh E. and Mabel K. (Burke) Trefethen.  E.T. served his country in the U.S. Air Force during Korea and Vietnam, retiring from active duty in...

Alice Oraliene Kosier

Alice Oraliene Kosier

Jul 17, 2019

Alice Oraliene Kosier, age 87 of Fairborn, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday July 17, 2019.  She was born March 22, 1932 in Breathitt County, Kentucky, the daughter of the late W. Oral and Alice Elizabeth (VanCleave) Drew.  A strong woman of faith, Alice was a longtime member of Huber Heights Church of God..  She loved...

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