All Obituaries

Nancy C. Gerding, age 72 of Dayton passed away October 3, 2021.  She was born June 5, 1949 in Rennerdale, PA, the daughter of the late Samuel Sr. and Marion (Reese) Taylor.  She was a teacher for Fairborn City Schools, retiring after 30 years of service.  Nancy enjoyed reading, cross stitching, gardening, the beach and especially her grandchildren.  In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by two brothers, Jeff Taylor and Samuel Taylor Jr.  She is...

Michael Todd Herbert was born on April 9, 1948, in Colorado Springs, Colorado and died peacefully on May 18, 2022, in Dayton, Ohio at Hospice of Dayton following a lengthy fight with cancer.  Unfortunately, the cancer ultimately won, but Mike sure gave it hell while he could, thanks to the support and caregiving of his two sons, daughter-in-law, grandchildren, and several special friends Roger Nestle, Tom Williams, Barb Norris and Ronnie Vance.  Michael and his family had the...

USAF SMSgt. (Ret.) Clifton J. Bennett, age 80 of Fairborn, passed away Tuesday May 17, 2022 at the Miami Valley Hospital.  He was born July 11, 1941 in Selma, Alabama, the son of the late Goldsey and Estella (Phillips) Bennett.  Clifton enlisted in the US Air Force in 1963 and served with distinction as a Crew Chief, Expeditor, and Flight Chief, including three consecutive tours of duty in Southeast Asia, retiring as an Aircraft Maintenance Superintendent in 1990 at the rank of...

Robert Jason Lightle was born on July 3, 1971. He died peacefully at home with family Tuesday, May 17, 2022. The son of Ronald and Cheryl Lightle, he was the third of three siblings. Rob was the brown eyed boy with curly hair, quick wit, and lots of smiles. After graduating from Fairborn high school in 1989, he attended Sinclair community college and worked for Merchants security service in Dayton, Ohio. Rob was a kind soul who loved animals, the outdoors, true friends, and family. He could...

  Ruth E. Steele, age 76 of Fairborn, formerly of Columbus, OH, passed away Saturday May 14, 2022 at Shawnee Estates Senior Living in Xenia.  She was born July 3, 1945 in Cincinnati, the daughter of the late Victor Kermitt and Emily Jane (Davidson) Brickey.  Ruth was employed by the Columbus School District, retiring after 20 years of service.  In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Siebert in 1986; a son, Jonathan; and a brother,...

William F. Stultz, age 88, of Fairborn, passed away Friday, May 13 2022 at Soin Hospital in Beavercreek. He was born February 16, 1934 in Pennville, Indiana, the son of Charles E. Stultz and Audrey F. (Dugan) Stultz. Bill was a self-employed contractor in Fairborn for many years. Bill enjoyed spending time with his wife, family, and many acquaintances. William is preceded in death by his parents, Charles (Audrey) Stultz; four brothers, and two sisters. William is survived by his loving...

Our beloved Mother, Mary Lou Pannebaker, 83, of Fairborn, Ohio, passed away May 1, 2022, surrounded by her family.  Mary was born March 26, 1939, in Covington, Kentucky. During her career,  Mary worked as a sports writer for the Cincinnati Enquirer for which she was one of the first female sports writers in the area.  She was a self-taught golfer, which she enjoyed for years.  She loved breeding and raising her Arabian horses, along with gardening and...

SPARLING, Patricia Jones Age 95 of Fairborn passed away peacefully to be with our Lord on Wednesday, May 11, 2022 at Fox Run Senior Living after a short illness. She was born on December 11, 1926 in Columbus, OH the daughter of the late Erwin Roe Jones, Sr. and Ruth (Nichols) Jones.  She moved from Columbus to Chicago at the young age of 2 or 3 along with her father, mother, older sisters (Bernadine Geneva, Nancy Geraldine, Bette Ruth, and Peggy Lou), and older brother, Erwin Roe Jr....

Timothy M. Rickmon, age 63, of St. Paris, passed away Wednesday, May 11, 2022 at Kettering Health Main Campus in Dayton. He was born January 25, 1959 in Detroit, Michigan, the son of Robert L. Rickmon and Delorous L. (Massie) Rickmon. Tim was a proud veteran of the United States Army, and a distinguished member of Newson Missionary Church in St. Paris, OH.  In his free time Tim enjoyed helping others, attending to his garden, sharpening his vast knife collection, as well as shooting...

Judith Pauline “Judy” Lovejoy, age 69 of Fairborn, passed away Saturday May 7, 2022 at the Soin Medical Center.  She was born January 27, 1953 in Pensacola, FL, the daughter of Patrick and Velma (Szabo) Hobbs.   Judy was a longtime member of Mary, Help of Christians Parish in Fairborn and sang in the choir for many years.  She was employed with the University of Dayton Research Institute, retiring earlier this year; and was currently enjoying doing some house...