Local obituaries for Fairborn, Greene County in Ohio.

Jul 17, 2019

Jeffrey J. “Jeff” Powell, age 58 of Dayton, passed away Wednesday July 17, 2019 at Hospice of Dayton after a long, hard fight with cancer.  He was born July 15, 1961 in Dayton, the son of the late Edward and Mattie (Whitis) Powell.  Jeff was a longtime guitar player in the band, Diddley, and he was also a songwriter. ...

Jul 16, 2019

Mary M. Rump, age 85 of Fairborn, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday July 16, 2019 surrounded by her family.  She was born June 20, 1934 in Midland, Maryland, the daughter of the late Everett and Mary (Rennie) Spiker.  Mary enjoyed golfing; gardening; and spending time with family and friends.  In addition to her parents she was preceded...

Jul 7, 2019

Ruth Ann Thompson, age 79 of Ann Arbor, MI, formerly of Fairborn, Ohio, passed away peacefully July 7, 2019.  She is survived by her husband, Rex Thompson.  She was born December 2, 1939 in Dayton, Ohio, the daughter of George and Madge Howar.   After graduation from Wayne High School, she worked for DP&L for 29 years, and continued employment...

Jul 5, 2019

Jane L. Zimmerman, age 78 of Miamisburg, formerly of Fairborn, passed away Friday July 5, 2019.  She was born August 24, 1940 in Hazard, Kentucky, the daughter of the late Lloyd and Alberta Couch.  Jane was the broker and owner of J. L. Zimmerman Realty in Fairborn for more than forty years.  She enjoyed traveling, reading, running her business,...

Jul 5, 2019

Yvonne E. Perry, age 79 of Yellow Springs, passed away Friday July 5, 2019.  She was born May 7, 1939 in Dayton, the daughter of the late John and Alberta (McCauley) Montgomery.  She was employed by JCPenney for many as a beautician.  She was a member of the East Dayton Church of Jesus of Latter-day Saints; as she enjoyed...

Jul 3, 2019

Marie F. Ciano, age 96 of Fairborn, passed away Wednesday July 3, 2019.  She was born January 14, 1923 in Queens, New York, the daughter of the late Frank and Margaret (Bittner) Ferrara.  A devoted mother of five children, she enjoyed quilting; reading; and loved to dance.  Marie was a longtime member of the Catholic Parish at Wright-Patterson AFB;...

Jul 2, 2019

USN OSC (Ret.) James D. Shope, age 83 of Fairborn passed away Tuesday July 2, 2019.  He was born August 5, 1935 in Xenia, Ohio, the son of the late Howard and Sarah (Speckman) Shope.  James served his country in the U.S. Navy during Vietnam as an Instructional Programmer, retiring after 22 years of service.  Following his military service...

Jul 2, 2019

Laura J. Carder, age 56 of Fairborn, passed away Tuesday July 2, 2019 surrounded by her family.  She was born June 11, 1963 in Chicago, the daughter of Joseph and Doris (Nielsen) Caponera; wife to Steve,  mother to Lisa and Joseph, sister to late Wayne and Cecilia and  late Debbie Hernandez, fond aunt to many.  Laura loved her job...

Jul 1, 2019

Sean Patrick Mullins, age 33 of Dayton, passed away July 1, 2019.  He was born on May 9, 1986 at Eglin AFB hospital, Florida, the son of John Mullins and Victoria Sakos.  Sean enjoyed politics, reading, movies and spending time with friends.  He is survived by his father, John Mullins; mom and dad, Victoria and Patrick Sakos; sister, Shaelyn...

Jun 30, 2019

Patrick J. Kemp, age 30 of Fairborn, passed away June 30, 2019.  He was born March 31, 1989 in Plattsburgh, New York, the son of Ronald and Su Chong Kemp.  Patrick enjoyed drawing, reading fantasy novels; playing competitive video games; and was always doing for others.  He is survived by his father, Ron of Florida; mother, Su Chong of...

Jun 30, 2019

Ira " Wendell" Slone, age 78 of Fairborn, passed away June 30, 2019.  He was born November 26, 1940 in Hindman, Kentucky, the son of the late Canton and Mary Alice (Reynolds) Slone.  He was employed by Chrysler, retiring after 30 years of service.  Wendell enjoyed Bluegrass music; playing mandolin; and was an avid Kentucky Wildcats fan.  In addition...

Jun 27, 2019

Donna M. McNeeley Rowlison, age 58 of Fairborn, passed away Thursday June 27, 2019 at the Hospice of Dayton.  She was born December 3, 1960 in Columbus, Ohio, the daughter of the late Clarence and Phyllis (Harvey) McNeeley.  She was a 1979 graduate of Fairborn Park Hills High School, received an associate's degree in Health Information Management from Sinclair...

Jun 25, 2019

Glen Henderson, age 76 of Fairborn, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday June 25, 2019.  He was born January 21, 1943 in Pomp, Kentucky, the son of the late John and Virginia (Caskey) Henderson.  Glen enjoyed the outdoors, flowers, spending time with family, and was an avid gardener.  In addition to his parents he was preceded...

Jun 22, 2019

Fay (Claunch) Fields, age 87 of Springfield, formerly of Fairborn, passed away Saturday June 22, 2019.  She was born April 19, 1932 in Caryville, Tennessee, the daughter of the late Arlin and Mary (Evans) Price.  Helen was the owner and operator of Jo-Fay Beauty Shop in Fairborn for over 30 years.  She was a longtime faithful member of the...

Jun 22, 2019

Jacklyn (Jackie) Risner, 77 of Fairborn, passed away unexpectedly on June 22, 2019.  Jackie was born on August 14, 1941, to the late Ralph and Alma McKinniss.  She grew up in Wellston, Ohio, but lived most of her life in Fairborn, Ohio.

Jackie is survived by her husband of 60 years, Doug; son, Jeff (Stephanie) Risner; daughter,...

Jun 20, 2019

Dorsay M. Hall, age 77 of Fairborn, passed away Thursday June 20, 2019.  She was born March 25, 1942 in Knott Co., KY, the daughter of the late Millard and Lettie (Gibson) Hall.  Dorsay was a member of Pleasant Grove Missionary Church and enjoyed spending time with her family, traveling with her daughter, going to the beach, and spending...

Jun 19, 2019

Scott J. Rhoades, age 30 of Fairborn, Ohio passed away Wednesday June 19, 2019.  He was born May 19, 1989 on Wurtsmith AFB, Oscoda, MI, the son of Jeffrey and Lisa (Mayne) Rhoades; twin brother of Luke Rhoades.  Scott was a veteran of the U.S. Navy and followed with employment in civil service at Wright-Patterson AFB.  He enjoyed hunting,...

Jun 18, 2019

Marquita Holbrook, age 70 of Enon, went to be with her Heavenly Father, Tuesday June 18, 2019.  She was born August 8, 1948 in Pikeville, Kentucky, the daughter of the late Larce and Louise (Bartley) Darby.  Marquita enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren.  In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by a daughter,...

Jun 14, 2019

USAF TSgt. (Ret.) Francis Ralph “Mac” McGee, age 90 of Fairborn, passed away Friday June 14, 2019.  He was born April 14, 1929 in West Point, TN, the son of the late William Edgar and Ollie Snowden (Nelson) McGee.  Mac served his country in the US Air Force during Korea and Vietnam as a medic, retiring at the rank...

Jun 13, 2019

Judith C. “Judy” Harrison, age 76 of Huber Heights, passed away Thursday June 13, 2019.  She was born January 25, 1943 in Hinton, West Virginia, the daughter of the late Norman and Maxine (Sisler) Menear.  Judy was employed in childcare services at Mountain Home AFB, Idaho and then Wright-Patterson AFB, retiring after 20 years of service.  She was a...