Local obituaries for Fairborn, Greene County in Ohio.

Nov 14, 2017

Larlie R. Kilburn, age 91 of Springfield, passed away Tuesday November 14, 2017.  She was born October 3, 1926 in Pomeroyton, KY, the daughter of the late William and Lila (Culverson) Brown.  Larlie had been employed with the Tecumseh School District; and she had a passion for quilting.  In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by three...

Nov 11, 2017

Joseph Aiello died peacefully from heart failure on November 11, 2017. Joe was born in 1929 in Cleveland, Ohio, to Carmela (Magaro) and Pietro Aiello, both from Cosenza, Italy. Joe is predeceased by his wife of 61 years, Elaine; his three siblings, Mary Chihill, Jack Aiello, and Helen Korman; and his daughter-in-law Patricia. He is survived by his three children,...

Nov 3, 2017

Easom “Larry” Pence, Jr., age 76 of Fairborn, passed away Friday November 3, 2017.  He was born January 3, 1941 in Bethany, KY, the son of the late Easom, Sr. and Carrie (Elkins) Pence.  Larry was retired from Chrysler where he was employed in assembly production.  His hobbies included hunting, fishing, gardening, bluegrass music, playing poker, and spending time with...

Oct 29, 2017

Gertrude M. “Cookie” Spain, age 81 of Fairborn, passed away October 29, 2017.  She was born August 27, 1936 in Wellston, Ohio, the daughter of the late Charles and Margaret (Loudermilk) Norris.  Cookie was a longtime member of Victory Church where she taught Sunday School and Children’s Church for many years.  She enjoyed sewing and spending time with her grandchildren. ...

Oct 28, 2017

Brenda K. (Adkins) Kegley, age 60 of Fairborn, passed away Saturday October 28, 2017 at the Soin Medical Center.  She was born September 16, 1957 in Xenia.  Brenda was preceded in death by her father, William Adkins; mother and step-father, Sally (Noble) and Robert Davis; siblings, Charles Adkins, Jerry Adkins, James Ray Adkins, and Debbie Stanley.  She is survived by...

Oct 22, 2017

Sherill Marie Cruea, age 25 of Fairborn, gained her wings on Sunday October 22, 2017.  She was born March 7, 1992 in Xenia, the daughter of Stephen E. and Tonie L. (Marsh) Cruea.  A lifelong resident of Fairborn, she attended Fairborn City Schools, graduating in 2010.  As a young girl she played T-ball with Fairborn Little League, continuing on to...

Oct 18, 2017

Clifford Adkins, age 75 of Fairborn, passed away Wednesday October 18, 2017.  He was born August 16, 1942, in Sandy Hook, KY, the son of the late Clyde and Laura (Click) Adkins.  Clifford was employed for many years with Wright State University.  He enjoyed playing the lottery, square dancing, and taking care of his sister.  In addition to his parents...

Nov 1, 2016

Tomeo, Jennie, aka Doll, 87, of New Carlisle, Ohio passed on November 1, 2016. She was born February 4, 1930, in New Castle, Pennsylvania, the daughter of Joseph D’Errico & Maria Straw D’Errico. She attended and graduated from New Castle High School. She was a faithful wife, a loving mother, and a faithful servant of Christ. Her occupations included picking...

Gerald E. “Gerry” Murray, age 90 of Fairborn, passed away Sunday December 24, 2017.  He was born November 23, 1927 in Newark, NJ, the son of the late Edward and Marie (Fitzgerald) Murray.  He served his country in the U.S. Army during WWII, Korea, and Vietnam retiring at the rank of Major after 26 years of service. Gerry was a...

Joseph W. Anderson, age 54 of Fairborn, passed away Tuesday Nov. 28th.  A gathering of family and friends will be held on Saturday December 9th from 12:00 noon until 2:00 P.M. at the Belton-Stroup Funeral Home, 422 E. Dayton-Yellow Springs Rd., Fairborn.

Anita Sonnen Castillo, age 86, passed away peacefully in her home, surrounded by her family on November 20, 2017.  Anita was born January 30, 1931 in San Antonio, Texas, the daughter of the late Juan and Leonides Sonnen.  In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by a brother, Aldolfo, and sister, Irene.  Anita is survived by her...

Carol Ann McCormick, age 63 of Fairborn, passed away Sunday May 6, 2018.  She was born September 20, 1954 in Greenville, Ohio, the daughter of Bernard and Jacqueline (McGinnis) Logan.  Carol was a longtime office manager in the Dayton Area.  She enjoyed baking, gardening, flowers, animals, spending time with her grandkids, nature, and volunteering at Carriage Hill Metro Park.  Carol...

Clarence James (CJ, Red) Holland closed a rich, full, and happy life in the Lord Jesus Christ on May 17th at Friends Care Community (FCC) where he resided for the past 14 months. He began life July 16, 1925 in Combs, Ky, the 5th child of Matt and Dora (Griffith) Holland. He was married to Vernia (Deaton) for 74 1/2...

Donald “Butch” Gene Newman passed away at the age of 81 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Newport, KY on Saturday, June 9th with family by his side. He was preceded in death by his wife of 50 years, Carol Ann (Glenn) Newman, who passed in 2008 and by his only son, Wade H. Newman by just a few months. Don...

Eloise “Lee” (Whitt) Yates, age 76 of Fairborn, peacefully joined the Lord on Sunday November 4, 2018.  She was born on December 8, 1941 in Bath Township, Ohio, the daughter of the late Earl M. and Alma (Riddle) Whitt.  In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by two sons, Jerry Duwayne Yates in 1964 and Wendell Keith...

Orby Edward Hurley, age 94 of Fairborn, passed to be with his Lord on Monday, October 15. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Leona (Oakley) Hurley, his sisters Opal Hurley Mann Green and Mary Hurley Lee, his brother Jim Hurley, and his infant son (by his first wife), Michael Hurley.  Orby is survived by his son, Philip...

Ronald‎ Sherman‎ Lightle,‎ was born‎ on January‎ 28th,‎ 1941. He died‎ peacefully‎ at‎ home‎ with‎ family‎ Thursday October‎ 11,‎ 2018.‎ He‎ was‎ the‎ son‎ of‎ Theodore‎ and‎ Hazel‎ Lightle,‎ the‎ 10th‎ of‎ 11‎ siblings.‎ Ron‎ was employed‎ as‎ a‎ bookkeeper‎ at‎ a‎ grain‎ elevator‎ out‎ of‎ high‎ school and then‎ owned‎ a‎ barber/beauty‎ shop‎ in‎ Kettering,‎ OH,‎ in‎ the‎ late‎...

Thomas Ullery Wright was born on May 25, 1925, and he passed away at age 93 on July 10, 2018.  Though he lived with his daughter Jan Ellen Barger and her family in Kansas for the past two years, his heart never left Fairborn, Ohio, his residence for the other 91 years.  A 1943 graduate of Bath High School and...

USAF MSgt. (ret.) Donald “Don” Lee Trout, age 85 of Huber Heights, passed away May 2, 2018.  He was born April 17, 1933, the son of the late Elmer and Lillian (Todd) Trout.  Don served his country in the U.S. Air Force, retiring at the rank of MSgt; he then followed with employment at Huber Heights City Schools, retiring after...

Ruth Howell Fischer was married to Charles Leroy Fischer for 50 years. They had eight children Charles Edward (Diana), Thomas Leroy, Michael Arch (Ruthie), David Joseph (Duana), James Patrick, John Sanford, Julie Delano (Dan), and Jeanne Humble (Mike). She loved and was greatly loved by her many grandchildren, and great/great-great grandchildren. Ruth was a dedicated and active member...