Local obituaries for Fairborn, Greene County in Ohio.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Jeffrey J. "Jeff" Powell
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. ...
Mary M. Rump
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...

Ruth Ann Thompson
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...
Jane L. Zimmerman
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,...
Yvonne E. Perry
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...
Marie F. Ciano
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;...
Usn Osc (Ret.) James D. Shope
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...
Laura J. Carder
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...
Sean Patrick Mullins
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...

Patrick J. Kemp
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...
Ira "Wendell" Slone
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...
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