Local obituaries for Fairborn, Greene County in Ohio.

Feb 11, 2019

USAF Major (Ret.) James D. “Jim” Ahlstrom passed away Monday February 11, 2019, after a year of battling pancreatic cancer.  He was born in McCloud, CA, on May 27, 1942 to the late Cecil F. and Hannah F. (Churchill) Ahlstrom.  Jim served his country in the U.S. Air Force, retiring in 1986; and followed with employment in civil service...

Feb 5, 2019

Helen J. Sloan, age 72 of Fairborn passed away Tuesday, February 5, 2019 at Kettering Medical Center.  She was born September 7, 1946 in Zdikov, Czech Republic, the daughter of the late George McKee and Jana (Mislikova) Levy. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by a sister-in-law, Cheri McKee.  She is survived by her loving...

Feb 2, 2019

David Ray Blankenship, age 64 of Fairborn, passed away Saturday February 2, 2019.  He was born August 1, 1954 in Dayton, the son of the late Leonard and Stella Blankenship.  David served his country in the U.S. Army during Vietnam, serving in Stuttgart Germany.  He was a caregiver to his parents with long term illnesses. In addition to his...

Jan 28, 2019

Robertshaw “Bob” Heys, age 80 of Fairborn, passed away Monday January 28, 2019 at Springfield Regional Medical Center after a valiant four-month fight following open-heart surgery.

He was born April 29, 1938 in Dayton, the son of the late George and Edith (Havlin) Heys.  Bob served his country in the US Marine Corps from 1956-1959 and loved...

Jan 28, 2019

David Ray Horton, Age 85, of Fairborn Ohio passed away January 28, 2019.

Willene, his wife of 61 years passed away February 12, 2018.  He is survived by daughters Diane Edna Horton of Jeffersonville Ohio and Pamela Horton of Santa Fe, New Mexico, granddaughter Shannon Spicer, and great grandchildren Deja Wetherholt, Jett Spicer and Ruby Spicer of...

Jan 23, 2019

Sylvia K. Sturgill, age 75 of Fairborn, passed away Wednesday January 23, 2019.  She was born August 27, 1943 in Dongola, Kentucky, the daughter of the late Bert and Katherine (Wyatt) Banks.  Sylvia was a longtime member of Maple Heights Baptist Church; and she enjoyed gardening; fishing; and spending time with her family.  In addition to her parents she...

Jan 21, 2019

Carl E. Durrenberg, age 79 of Fairborn, formerly of Kettering, went home to be with the Lord on Monday January 21, 2019.  He was born October 29, 1939 in Highland Park, MI, the son of the late Carl H. and Helen M. (Hetzner) Durrenberg.  Carl served his country in the US Air Force and then began his career as a...

Jan 18, 2019

Patricia M. Blomberg, age 91, of Beavercreek, passed away Friday, January 18, 2019.  She was born May 14, 1927, in St. Paul, Minnesota, the daughter of the late Milo and Emma (Anderson) Williams.  Pat enjoyed painting, quilting, square dancing, and traveling the U.S. with her husband.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Donald...

Jan 14, 2019

USAF SMSgt. (Ret.) Frederick L. Thompson, passed away Monday January 14, 2019.  He was born July 19, 1938 in Hollidaysburg, PA, the son of the late Frederick and Martha (Guyer) Thompson.  Fred proudly served his country in the U.S. Air Force, retiring at the rank of Senior Master Sergeant; and followed with employment in civil service, retiring after 39...

Jan 13, 2019

William Guy McNabb, Jr., age 78 of Yellow Springs, passed away Sunday, January 13, 2019.  He was born August 21, 1940 in Kittanning, PA, the son of William, Sr. and Dolly (Sanko).  William served his country in the US Air Force and followed with a career in civil service at Wright-Patterson AFB as a photo interpreter, retiring in 1993 after...

Jan 12, 2019

Joan R. Trefethen, age 83 of Fairborn, passed away Saturday January 12, 2019 at her residence.  She was born July 27, 1935 in Worcester, Mass., the daughter of the late Peter and Rose (Majewski) Kowalchek.  Joan was longtime member of Mary, Help of Christians Parish and Daughters of Isabella Circle 811.  She was a life member of the American Legion...

Jan 11, 2019

Mary T. Gebhart, age 54 of Fairborn, passed away Friday January 11, 2019.  She was born May 9, 1964 in Xenia, the daughter of Joseph W. and Betty J. (Doty) Gebhart.  Mary loved Tinkerbell and listening to K 99.1 FM.  She was preceded in death by her father.  In addition to her mother, Mary is survived by her sisters, Karen...

Jan 11, 2019

Michael D. Williams, II, age 42 of Fairborn, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his loved ones on Friday January 11, 2019.  He was born January 24, 1976 in Dayton, the son of Michael D. and Brenda S. (Adkins) Williams.  Mike was a longtime member of Apostolic Lighthouse Church in Dayton.  He was preceded in death by maternal...

Jan 7, 2019

Robert D. Cason, age 67 of Fairborn, passed away Monday January 7, 2019.  He was born June 28, 1951 in Springfield, the son of the late Charles, Sr. and Laura “June” (Frazee) Cason.  Robert served his country in the US Marine Corps and was employed as an electrician.  In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a...

Jan 7, 2019

Jordan D. Foster, age 28 of Fairborn, passed away Monday January 7, 2019.  He was born February 8, 1990 in Aurora, CO, the son of Don M. and Lisa R. (Cecil) Foster.  Jordan served his country in the US Marine Corps and was previously employed as a contractor at Wright-Patterson AFB.  Jordan enjoyed the outdoors, especially hiking; and was an...

Jan 4, 2019

Kenneth C. Alspaugh, age 70 of Fairborn, passed away Friday January 4, 2019.  He was born January 25, 1948 in Dayton, the son of the late Clifton and Dorthy (Wheeler) Alspaugh.  Kenneth served his country in the US Army during Vietnam.  He retired from Jim’s Body Shop in Fairborn and was an avid Buckeye fan.  In addition to his parents...

Jan 2, 2019

Daisy Bailey, age 91 of Fairborn, passed away Wednesday January 2, 2019 at the Carlyle House.  She was born December 5, 1927 in Dale, KY, the daughter of the late William Herbert and Vernie (Rudd) Taulbee.  In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Sam in 2000; a son, Eric Bailey; two grandsons, Jeremiah Pratt...

Dec 31, 2018

William H. Rossel, age 89 of Fairborn, formerly of Kettering, passed away Monday December 31, 2018.  He was born May 5, 1929 in Newark, OH, the son of the late Harry and Marian (Evans) Rossel.  William served his country in the US Air Force during Korea and earned his bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Miami University.  He was employed as...

Dec 28, 2018

James A. “Jimmy” Snide, age 56 of Fairborn, went to be with the Lord on December 28, 2018.  He was born March 14, 1962 at Tachikawa AFB, Japan, the son of James and Frances (Abruzzino) Snide.  Jimmy attended Sinclair College and majored in the Criminal Justice Program.  He fought Golden Gloves for three years, qualifying in the quarterfinals in the...

Dec 28, 2018

John D. Cantrell, age 73 of Centerville, passed away Friday December 28, 2018.  He was born September 23, 1945 in Fairborn, the son of the late Grover and Edna (Adams) Cantrell.  John served his country in the US Army during Vietnam and followed with employment in civil service at Wright-Patterson AFB, retiring in 1999 after over 33 years of combined...