Local obituaries for Fairborn, Greene County in Ohio.

Mar 12, 2019

Michael R. “Mike” Blandino, age 90 of Fairborn, passed away Tuesday, March 12, 2019, at the Hospice of Dayton.  He was born August 16, 1928, in Barberton, Ohio, the son of the late Charles and Benedetta Blandino.  Mike served his country in the US Navy during the Korean Conflict and retired from the civil service after over 35 years...

Mar 10, 2019

USAF MSgt (Ret.) Barry K. Hoomes, entered the sea of humanity on October 25, 1955 in Jacksonville, Florida, and departed with good standing after a brief battle with cancer on March 10, 2019, to the great mysteries of the universe to await further instructions by our Great Creator.  He graduated from Garfield High School in Woodbridge, Virginia in 1974...

Mar 9, 2019

Charlotte A. Osborne, age 71 of Fairborn, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday March 9, 2019.  She was born on March 18, 1947 in Dayton, the daughter of the late Edward and Dolly (Bowling) Taylor.  At a young age, her parents and family moved to Kingston, New York where she was raised and graduated from...

Mar 8, 2019

Edith McCrackan, age 96 of Fairborn, passed away Friday March 8, 2019 at the Elmcroft of Fairborn.  Private services will be held by the family.  Arrangements in care of Belton-Stroup Funeral Home, Fairborn.

Mar 7, 2019

Esther C. Slater, age 95 of Yellow Springs, passed away Thursday March 7, 2019.  A memorial will be held by the family at a later date.  Arrangements in care of Belton-Stroup Funeral Home, Fairborn.

Mar 6, 2019

Zella Mae Bowling, age 83 of New Carlisle, formerly of Fairborn, passed away Wednesday March 6, 2019.  She was born March 8, 1935 in Irvine, KY, the daughter of the late Thomas and Martha (Ballard) Neal.  Zella was employed at the Patriot Ridge Community in Fairborn, retiring in 2011. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death...

Mar 5, 2019

Harold “Bill” Smith, age 75 of Fairborn, passed away Tuesday March 5, 2019 at the Hospice of Dayton.  He was born June 26, 1943 in West Liberty, KY, the son of the late Ruby and Hazel (Elam) Smith.  Bill was employed as a heavy equipment operator and enjoyed gardening and working in his yard.  In addition to his parents...

Mar 4, 2019

Dennis Whitt, age 65 of Fairborn, passed away Monday March 4, 2019 at the Hospice of Dayton.  He was born August 5, 1953 in Dayton, the son of the late Alden and Norma (Grooms) Whitt.  Dennis was a 1972 graduate of Park Hills High School and Hobart Welding School and was employed with the City of Fairborn, retiring as...

Mar 2, 2019

John D. “JD” Bailey, age 59 of Fairborn passed away March 2, 2019.  He was born February 2, 1960 in Rising Sun, Indiana, the son of John “Dave” and Mary (Gindling) Bailey.  He enjoyed baseball and collecting Santas. JD was preceded in death by a sister, Deanna Kopecky.  He is survived by two children, Corey Bailey, Jennifer Bailey; his...

Feb 28, 2019

Patricia L. Montjoy-Katz, age 75 of Fairborn, passed away Tuesday February 26, 2019 at her residence.  She was born November 23, 1943 in Bonnie Blue, Virginia, the daughter of the late Willard Jess and Thelma Irene (McKenzie) Martin.  In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her first husband, Alton Montjoy; second husband, Robert Katz; and...

Feb 28, 2019

Patricia Grace Boettcher, age 100 of Fairborn, passed away on Thursday February 28, 2019 due to complications from a fall.

She was born on November 16, 1918 in Keokuk, Iowa, the daughter of the late James T. and Sarah Grace (McManus) McCarthy.  Pat graduated from the University of Iowa, where she met her husband Herbert who went...

Feb 26, 2019

Phyllis I. Mitman, age 86 of Fairborn, passed away Tuesday February 26, 2019.  She was born in Monticello, Indiana, the daughter of the late William and Helen (Carr) Baer.  Phyllis was a longtime member of Trinity United Church of Christ in Fairborn. She enjoyed baking cakes and cookies.  Phyllis loved teddy bears and butterflies.  In addition to her parents...

Feb 24, 2019

Brian J. Meade, age 41 of Fairborn, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Sunday February 24, 2019 at the Hospice of Dayton.  He was born January 16, 1978 in Dayton, the son of Rick E. and Sharene A. (Freeders) Meade.  Brian started his career in law enforcement with the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Department and the Enon Police...

Feb 23, 2019

Jerry Lee Mackey, age 56 of Fairborn, passed away Saturday February 23, 2019.  Private services will be held by the family.  Arrangements in care of Belton-Stroup Funeral Home, Fairborn.

Feb 21, 2019

Jean Ketchen, age 83 of Fairborn, passed away Thursday February 21, 2019 at the Heartland of Beavercreek.  She was born June 11, 1935 in Corinth, MS, the daughter of the late Hester M. and Mattie I. (Patterson) Tennyson.  Jean was employed as a cook at many area restaurants throughout her career.  She was a longtime member of Mary, Help...

Feb 19, 2019

Una Jean Immel, age 80 of Fairborn, passed away on Monday February 19, 2019 at the Patriot Ridge Community.  She was born August 25, 1938 in Washington C.H, Ohio, the daughter of the late Harold D. and Elsie M. (Clay) Immel.  Jean was employed by the US Government in civil service at Wright-Patterson AFB, retiring in 1993 after 33...

Feb 18, 2019

Mary E. Bishop, age 82 of Fairborn passed away Monday February 18, 2019.  She was born February 20, 1936 in Masury, Ohio, the daughter of the late Andrew and Anna (Katuska) Koches.  Mary’s hobbies included knitting, crocheting, quilting, sewing, baking and working on puzzles.  In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by a son, Gary; and...

Feb 14, 2019

Michael Howard Beverly, age 76 of Xenia, Ohio, passed away Thursday February 14, 2019 at the Hospice of Dayton.  He was born June 3, 1942 in Dayton, the son of the late Howard and Mildred (Nye) Beverly. He married, Sharon, March 2, 1963. Mike served his country as a Navy medic during Vietnam and followed with employment at General...

Feb 13, 2019

Glenn E. “James” Back, age 79 of Brownsville, TX, passed away February 13, 2019.  He was born July 16, 1939 in Salyersville, Kentucky, the son of the late James and Goldie (Rowe) Back.  Glenn attended the Rio Honde Baptist Church; enjoyed spending time with family, traveling and the outdoors.  Driving semi trucks was a big part of his life...

Feb 12, 2019

Brenda M. Dillon, from New Carlisle, Ohio, age 75 went home to be with the Lord on February 12, 2019.  She was born in Farmington, New Hampshire on August 28, 1943 the daughter of the late Cyrus and Doris (DePatra) Harriman.  She graduated from Farmington High School in 1961.  She met her husband James, and married him in Portsmouth,...