All Obituaries

James Ryan Jessee, age 29 of Fairborn, passed away peacefully, Tuesday, June 6, 2023. James was born June 24, 1993, in Dayton, OH, the son of Rick and Trayc (Gullett) Jessee. James was a loved son, brother, grandson, uncle, and friend to many. He was a graduate of Fairborn High School, Class of 2011. Baseball was James’s passion and first love. While playing for the FHS varsity baseball team his ambitious and aggressive performance was distinguished—not to mention he was a proud...

USAF CMSgt. (Ret.) Bill L. Richard, age 82 of Fairborn, passed away Monday June 5, 2023.  He was born October 10, 1940 in New Guilford, Ohio, the son of the late Paul and Flora (Hagans) Richard.  Bill served his country first in the US Army and then in the US Air Force in communications, retiring at the rank of Chief Master Sergeant.  He remained active in many veteran organizations, including the Air Force Sergeants Assoc., the Air Force Chiefs Group, and the Miami Valley...

Frank C. Gilbert, III, age 67 of Fairborn, was called home on Monday June 5, 2023.  He was born August 27, 1955 in San Ysidro, CA, the son of the late Frank C., II and Thomasa (Smith) Gilbert.  Frank was a proud patriot, serving his country in the US Army; and followed with a career as a dedicated employee of the City of Fairborn in the water and sewer department, retiring in 2021 after close to 30 years of service.  Family was most important to Frank and he loved spending...

Kezzie Martindale, age 74 of Dayton passed away June 4, 2023.  She was born July 19, 1948, in Ary, Kentucky, the daughter of the late Noah and Zada (Henson) Brewer.  Kezzie retired from Wright Patterson AFB as a contracting officer.  She was an avid Cincinnati Reds fan; and enjoyed reading, cooking, and gambling.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Tom; tow brothers, Jerry Brewer, Archie Brewer; two sisters, Joan Whitt, and Lou...

Doris M. Reed, age 87, of Fairborn passed away peacefully Thursday, May 25, 2023 at Wickshire of Fairborn. Doris was born June 3, 1935, in Latham, Ohio the daughter of the late Raleigh and Shirley (Kinner) Sellards. On December 25, 1955, Doris married Lewis D. Reed.  They were high school sweethearts, and graduates of South Point High School. Lewie started his career in education working for Fairborn City Schools and they built thier lives in Fairborn. Doris was a long time member of...

Richard D. Korody, age 75 of North Port, FL, peacefully passed away June 1, 2023, at Tidewell Hospice in Port Charlotte, FL. He retired to the Sunshine State from Fairborn, OH in 2004.  Born December 11, 1947, in Washington PA, Richard was the son of the late John and Valerie (Berlick) Korody. He graduated Immaculate Conception High School in the Class of 1965 and continued his education at the Institute of Computer Management in Pittsburgh, PA. He was drafted into the U.S....

Lois E. Tallent, age 87 of Fairborn, passed away Tuesday May 30, 2023.  She was born April 13, 1936 in Wayne Co., West Virginia, the daughter of the late Lawrence and Roma (Dillon) Adkins.  Lois was a longtime employee of Crestview Manor and she was a devoted Christian who loved her family.  In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Tallent, Jr. in 2013; a son, Robert “Bobby” Tallent; granddaughter, Stephanie Hitchcock; and...

Patrick Thomas Wisecup, age 73 of Troy (formally Fairborn) passed away peacefully, in the comfort of his own home, Thursday, May 25, 2023. Patrick was born May 14, 1950, the son of the late Donald R. Wisecup and Helen D. (Pfeffer) Wisecup. Patrick founded “Pat Wisecup Installations” in 1979 and worked as a general contractor for more than 30 years. He enjoyed spending time with his family above all else, especially his beloved wife of 52 years, Mary. Pat raised numerous farm...

John F. Maiorano, age 87, passed away peacefully on Thursday May 18, 2023.  He was born October 16, 1935 in Belvedere, Delaware, the son of the late Frank and Angeline (Fortugno) Maiorano. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by grandsons, Christopher, Daniel, Dominic; brothers, Irvin Maiorano and Joe Maiorano.  Survivors include his wife of 64 years, Carol (Copeland) Maiorano; sons, John N. (Linda), Jeffery (Kellye); daughter, Jeanne Newsome (Sean); seven...

Mary Anne Cox, age 95 passed away May 18, 2023 at Trinity Community at Fairborn.  She was born July 27, 1927 in Cherry Fork, Ohio, the daughter of the late Hubert and Mabel (Abbot) Stivers.  Mary graduated from Cherry Fork High School in June 1946.  She moved to Fairborn in August of 1957 and was a devoted housewife raising her family.  She was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary, Fraternal Order of Police Auxiliary and Neighborhood Service Center.  She enjoyed...