OBITUARIES

Local obituaries for Fairborn, Greene County in Ohio.

Leslie  A. Prestel

Leslie A. Prestel

May 24, 2018

Leslie A. Prestel, age 31 of Dayton, formerly of Fairborn, passed away May 24, 2018 surrounded by her loving family.  She was born October 21, 1986 in Dayton, the daughter of James and Sharon (Ball) Prestel.  Leslie lived life to the fullest.  Traveling, spending time outdoors, going to concerts and always in search of an adventure with friends and family.  ...

Robert  H. Pettit

Robert H. Pettit

May 22, 2018

Robert H. Pettit, age 84 of Fairborn, passed away Tuesday May 22, 2018 at the Hospice of Dayton.  He was born June 30, 1933 in Morgan Co., Kentucky, the son of the late James and Icie (Lewis) Pettit.  In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by three sons, Vic Stidham, James Maxwell, Robin Maxwell; five brothers, Chester,...

Robert T. "Bobby" Cox,  Jr.

Robert T. "Bobby" Cox, Jr.

May 19, 2018

Robert T. “Bobby” Cox, Jr., age 51 of Fairborn, passed away Saturday May 19, 2018.  He was born May 20, 1966 in Columbus, OH, the son of Robert T., Sr. and Frances (Keen) Cox.  Bobby was an avid motorcyclist and was employed as a millwright at Navistar.  He was preceded in death by his father; paternal grandparents, Edgar and Ethel...

Norma  Kelley Moore

Norma Kelley Moore

May 18, 2018

Norma Kelley Moore, age 81 of Fairborn, passed away Friday May 18, 2018 at the Soin Medical Center.  She was born April 28, 1937 in Johnson Co., KY, the daughter of the late Gideon and Serena (VanHoose) Jones.  Norma was a longtime member of First Baptist Church of Fairborn.  In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by...

Judith P. "Judy" Smith

Judith P. "Judy" Smith

May 15, 2018

Judith P. “Judy” Smith, age 77 of Fairborn, passed away Tuesday May 15, 2018.  She was born November 18, 1940 in Sandy Hook, KY, the daughter of the late William and Thelma (Click) Duvall.  Judy was the owner of Beauty Hut Hair Fashions for over 48 years.  An avid Wright State University Men’s Basketball fan, she was a charter season...

Lena  B. Williams

Lena B. Williams

May 14, 2018

Lena B. Williams, age 86 of Fairborn, died May 14, 2018 at Kettering Medical Center after a brief illness. She had been a Fairborn resident for 71 years. Preceding her in death was her husband of 62 years, Junior Williams; son, Jerry B. Williams; parents, Aurelia and Ben Combs; three brothers; and one nephew. Surviving are her son, Gene Edward...

Nina  B. Malavich

Nina B. Malavich

May 14, 2018

Nina B. Malavich, age 89 of Fairborn, passed away Monday May 14, 2018 at Mason Christian Village.  She was born May 20, 1928 in Detroit, Michigan, the daughter of the late David and Helen (Kotko) Batz.  Nina was employed as a sales associate with Elder-Beerman, retiring after 30 years of service; and was a member of St. Paul the Apostle...

Claire  S. Harsh

Claire S. Harsh

May 13, 2018

Claire S. Harsh, age 92 of Fairborn passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Sunday May 13, 2018.  She was born August 18, 1925 in Cedarville, Ohio, the daughter of the late Meryl and Louisa (Greer) Stormont.  Claire retired as a teacher with New Carlisle Bethel Schools after 23 years of service. She was a longtime member of Bath...

June  A. Lillard

June A. Lillard

May 12, 2018

June A. Lillard, age 88 of Fairborn, passed away Saturday May 12, 2018.  She was born June 16, 1929 in Lansing, Michigan, the daughter of the late Edwin and Lena Ballard.  June enjoyed word puzzles and was an avid Cincinnati Reds fan.  She loved reading the bible and was a prayer warrior for many.  In addition to her parents she...

Merrill James "Jim" Schuwerk

Merrill James "Jim" Schuwerk

May 12, 2018

Merrill James “Jim” Schuwerk, age 88 of Fairborn passed away Saturday May 12, 2018.  He was born November 13, 1929 in Erie, Pennsylvania, the son of the late Merrill and Gladys (Hershey) Schuwerk.  Jim served his country in the U.S. Air Force during Korea and Vietnam, retiring at the rank of TSgt.; and followed with employment in civil service, retiring...

Fredric "Fred" A. Meyer

Fredric "Fred" A. Meyer

May 10, 2018

Fredric “Fred” A. Meyer, age 81 of Yellow Springs, passed away Thursday May 10, 2018.  He was born November 3, 1936 in Dayton, the son of the late Alfred and Dorothy (Schilling) Meyer.  Fred was retired from a lifetime of auto body work and was a longtime member of Mary, Help of Christians Church in Fairborn.  In addition to his...

Dr. Lynn E. Wolaver

Dr. Lynn E. Wolaver

May 7, 2018

Dr. Lynn E. Wolaver, age 94 of Fairborn, passed away Monday May 7, 2018 at the Hospice of Dayton.  He was born March 10, 1924 in Springfield, IL, the son of the late Lindle and Esther (Skoog) Wolaver.  Lynn is the former Mayor of the City of Fairborn, Ohio and Dean for Research Emeritus at the Air Force Institute of...

Cathy  J. Thrash

Cathy J. Thrash

Apr 30, 2018

Cathy J. Thrash, age 52 of Fairborn, passed away April 30, 2018.  She was born January 27, 1966 in Xenia, Ohio, the daughter of Calaway and Nancy (Spencer) Conway.  Cathy enjoyed gardening.  In addition to her parents she is survived by her husband, Larry;  daughter, Jessica (Gregory) Osborne;  grandson, Noah Osborne;  brother, Rick Conway; as well as other extended family...

Usaf Maj. Michael T. (Ret.)  Mcguinness

Usaf Maj. Michael T. (Ret.) Mcguinness

Apr 29, 2018

Age 85, of Fairborn, passed away on April 29, 2018 at home.  Known to his family as Tommy and to his friends as Mack, he was born on November 22, 1932 in Brooklyn NY to the late Michael and Annie (Houghton) McGuinness.  He grew up in Culdaff, Co. Donegal, and in Aghadowey, N. Ireland where he loved to watch US...

John  Wayne Boone

John Wayne Boone

Apr 18, 2018

John Wayne Boone, age 69 of Fairborn, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday April 18, 2018 at his residence.  He was born February 19, 1949 in Meadow Bluff, WV.  John was employed as an electrician with Southwestern Portland Cement Company in Fairborn and followed at Delphi.  He was a member of Fairborn United Methodist Church and was...

Virginia Jones

Virginia Jones

Apr 11, 2018

Virginia Jones, known as Grandma to everyone, age 85 of Fairborn, passed away Wednesday April 11, 2018.  She was born November 2, 1932 in Hazard, KY, the daughter of the late Herman and Cally (Haney) Miller.  Virginia was employed as a supervisor with Pitsenbarger Dining Hall WPAFB, retiring after 40 years.  She loved keeping a perfect home and a stunning...

Steven  W. Jahns

Steven W. Jahns

Apr 9, 2018

Steven “Steve” W. Jahns, age 48 of Fairborn, passed away unexpectedly April 9, 2018.  He was born October 2, 1969 in Moline, IL, the son of Wayne L. and Nancy J. (Dodd) Jahns.  He received a Bachelor's Degree in History along with a Master's Degree in Public Administration and History from Wright State University.  Steve has been employed as a...

Melba  G. Mccaslin

Melba G. Mccaslin

Apr 2, 2018

Melba G. McCaslin, age 79 of Fairborn, passed away Monday April 2, 2018 at her residence.  She was born May 6, 1938 in Detroit, Michigan.  A loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Melba’s family was her world.  She was an avid Detroit Tigers and Lions fan and was a proud Air Force wife.  Survivors include her husband of 62 years,...

Loretta  P. Myers

Loretta P. Myers

Apr 2, 2018

Loretta P. Myers, age 86 of Fairborn, passed away Monday April 2, 2018 at the Trinity Community of Beavercreek.  She was born June 6, 1931 in Monterey, TN, the daughter of the late Elvin C. and Nancy A. Phillips.  Loretta was a member of the First Baptist Church of Fairborn; and retired from civil service at Wright-Patterson AFB, where she...

Usaf Smsgt. Ray (Ret.)  Ferguson

Usaf Smsgt. Ray (Ret.) Ferguson

Apr 2, 2018

USAF SMSgt. (Ret.) Ray Ferguson, age 79 of Kettering, formerly of Sparta, Illinois, passed away Monday April 2, 2018 at the Miami Valley Hospital.  He was born October 17, 1938 in Blane, KY, the son of the late Walter and Cora (Ball) Ferguson.  Ray served his country in the United States Air Force during Vietnam, retiring in 1977 at the...

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