OBITUARIES

Local obituaries for Fairborn, Greene County in Ohio.

Myrna L. McCalla

Myrna L. McCalla

May 20, 2026

Myrna L. McCalla, age 90 of Fairborn passed away May 20, 2026. She was born April 29, 1936 in Columbus, Ohio, the daughter of the late James and Margaret (Manns) McCalla. She was a longtime banker and managing officer with Winters/Bank One/Chase. She graduated from Fairborn High School class of 1954 and was a leader in organizing so many of...

Alice Fay Taylor

Alice Fay Taylor

May 17, 2026

Alice Fay Taylor, age 81 of Fairborn passed away peacefully on May 17, 2026. She was born on February 7, 1945, in Dayton, the daughter of the late Leslie John and Ethel (Bryant) Wood. Throughout her years, Fay found joy in a rich variety of interests that brought her happiness and connection with others. She was an avid listener of...

Carol Lynne Duffy

Carol Lynne Duffy

May 16, 2026

Carol Lynne Duffy, aged 70, passed away, Saturday, May 16, 2026, in Fairborn, OH. She was born November 23, 1955, in Peru, IN, the daughter of the late Kenneth West and Wilhemina Josephine (Branecky) McNeely.

Carol spent many years working as a MedTech, contributing her skills and care to local hospitals and with CompuNet Clinical Laboratories. Her commitment to her profession...

Mark C. Colley

Mark C. Colley

May 15, 2026

Mark C. Colley, age 70 of Houston, Texas, formerly of Fairborn passed away May 15, 2026. He was born May 18, 1955 in Xenia, the son of the late Thomas and Joy (Toth) Colley. He was a 1973 graduate of Fairborn Baker High School and continued his education at The Ohio State University earning a Bachelor’s degree. Mark began his...

William Roger Yoakum

William Roger Yoakum

May 14, 2026

William Roger Yoakum, age 83 of Fairborn, passed away peacefully Thursday May 14, 2026 at his residence. He was born September 16, 1942 in Greene County, the son of the late James Robert and Helen Louise (Bellows) Yoakum.

Roger served his country in the US Army during Vietnam and followed with employment as an instrument technician with Southwestern Portland Cement Co.,...

James G. Koogler

James G. Koogler

May 11, 2026

KOOGLER, James G. (Jimmy)

Jimmy Koogler, 69, of Fairborn, died on May 11, 2026. He was born on September 6, 1956 in Dayton, the son of the late Casper G. and Barbara A. (Forsyth) Koogler. A 1974 graduate of Fairborn Baker High School, Jimmy was a lifelong resident of Fairborn except for a six-year period when he and his wife Lisa...

Christine Francis O'Donnell

Christine Francis O'Donnell

May 8, 2026

Christine Francis O’Donnell, aged 93, passed away Friday, May 8, 2026. She was born January 22, 1933, in George West, TX, the daughter of the late Walter and Suzanna (Brysch) Ledwig.

Christine spent many years working as an executive secretary at the National Cash Register (NCR) in Dayton, OH. Christine was a pillar in her local parish, Mary Help of Christians...

Myrtle "Jean" Carroll

Myrtle "Jean" Carroll

May 7, 2026

Myrtle “Jean” Carroll, 88 of Fairborn, Ohio, pass away Thursday, May 7, 2026, at Ohio’s Hospice of Dayton. Born March 17, 1938, in Allock, Kentucky, she was the daughter of the late Sam and Etta Mae (Metcalfe) Steele.

Jean earned a master’s degree in education and devoted 30 years to teaching kindergarten and third grade at Bethel Local Schools. A dedicated...

Orlando A. Singleton

Orlando A. Singleton

May 2, 2026

Orlando Singleton age 44 passed away Saturday May 2nd, 2026. He was born January 21st, 1982 in Xenia. Orlando enjoyed listening to music and loved animals of any kind. He was the most gentle, kind, and loving soul. He was preceded in death by his brother in law Randy Cowan and his mother Vicki Triplett. He is survived by his...

Ralph Spicer

Ralph Spicer

May 2, 2026

Ralph Spicer, 85, a devoted educator and legendary basketball coach within the Fairborn City School System, passed away on May 2, 2026. Born on March 15, 1941, in Canoe, Kentucky, Ralph carried the values of his roots with him throughout his life.

Ralph was the cherished husband of Dotty (Spencer) Spicer for an extraordinary 61 years. Together, they built a life...

Wanda L. Godsey

Wanda L. Godsey

May 1, 2026

Wanda L. Godsey, born on February 27, 1943, in Highland County, Ohio, passed away on May 1, 2026, surrounded by those who loved her.

Wanda was a person of many interests and passions. She found joy in gardening; tending to her flowers; word puzzles; and going out to eat. Her love extended to animals, whose companionship brought warmth and happiness throughout...

Harold S. Donahoe

Harold S. Donahoe

Apr 22, 2026

Harold S. Donahoe, 90, of Huntington, West Virginia, formerly of Fairborn, passed away peacefully on April 22, 2026. He was born June 30, 1935, in Barboursville,Cabell County,West Virginia, to the late Paul and Annalaur (Walker) Donahoe, he spent his career as a union journeyman with James River Corporation. He credited the Union with his successful career. He had a natural...

James M. "Jim" Goins

James M. "Jim" Goins

Apr 21, 2026

James M. “Jim” Goins, aged 80 of Xenia, OH, passed away on Tuesday, April 21, 2026. He was born on June 30, 1945, in Baltimore, MD, the son of the late James Edward and Nanny Lucille (Sullivan) Goins.

Jim devoted over three decades of his life to teaching, shaping generations of students through his career with Fairborn City Schools. Many students...

Patricia Lynne Wilder

Patricia Lynne Wilder

Apr 19, 2026

Patricia Lynne Wilder, age 72, passed away peacefully on Sunday April 19, 2026 surrounded by her loving family . Born on September 22, 1953, Patricia lived a life defined by devotion—to her family and the business she built with passion and pride.

Patricia was preceded in death by her beloved daughter, Sarah Huelsman; her parents, Alexander and Emma (Martin) Maleske; sisters,...

Richard J. Burns

Richard J. Burns

Apr 16, 2026

Richard Jay Burns, age 58 of Enon passed away April 16, 2026 surrounded by his loving family and friends. He was born January 7, 1968 in Dayton, Ohio to Karen Larrick and the late Charles Burns . He is preceded in death by his Dad, Robert Larrick.

Richard is survived by his wife of 28 years, Connie and their five children,...

Anita S. Deleranko

Anita S. Deleranko

Apr 11, 2026

Our beloved mother passed away on April 11, 2026 at Hospice of Dayton. She was born on September 12, 1931, in Wiesbaden Germany, and came to the United States in 1952 as a newlywed and at the time was referred to as a German war bride. She became a naturalized citizen in 1956. Mom was preceded in death by her...

Thomas A. Huelsman

Thomas A. Huelsman

Apr 9, 2026

Thomas A. Huelsman “Tommy”, 63

Tommy left this world exactly how he would have wanted: Driving a cab on the weekend at Port Clinton, OH surrounded by work friends.

Tommy was a gentle soul with deep, quiet faith. He had a way of making life feel lighter. He was a good friend to many, with a kind listening ear. His generosity of...

Ross Alan Van Dyke

Ross Alan Van Dyke

Apr 5, 2026

Ross Alan Van Dyke, aged 39 passed away peacefully, Sunday, April 5, 2026. He was born January 20, 1987, in Dayton, OH, the son of Ronald Alan Van Dyke and Joy Jean Diamond.

Ross was a bright soul who had the unique gift of making everyone in the room laugh. His jokes could go on forever, filling the air with joy...

Gadford W. Robinson

Gadford W. Robinson

Mar 28, 2026

Gadford W. Robinson, born on July 5, 1939, in Corbin, Kentucky, passed away peacefully on March 28, 2026, at Hospice of Dayton. He was a dedicated professional, retiring as a foreman from Alro Steel in Dayton, where he demonstrated commitment and leadership throughout his career. Following his retirement, Gadford channeled his industrious spirit into a side business mowing grass, further...

Glenn J. Davis

Glenn J. Davis

Mar 26, 2026

Glenn J. Davis, age 71 of Springfield, passed away on March 26, 2026. He was born on June 29, 1954, in Dayton, the son of James Davis and Lee (Procopio) Hill.

Glenn lived a life marked by service, craftsmanship, and devotion to his family. His commitment to serving his country was exemplified by his honorable service in the United States Marine...

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