OBITUARIES

Local obituaries for Fairborn, Greene County in Ohio.

Anita  Sonnen Castillo

Anita Sonnen Castillo

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...

Donald  G. Newman

Donald G. Newman

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...

Orby  E. Hurley

Orby E. Hurley

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...

Eloise  "Lee" Yates

Eloise "Lee" Yates

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...

Ronald  S. Lightle

Ronald S. Lightle

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...

Clarence  James Holland

Clarence James Holland

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...

Carol  Ann Mccormick

Carol Ann Mccormick

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...

Thomas  Ullery Wright

Thomas Ullery Wright

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. Donald “Don” Lee (Ret.)  Trout

Usaf Msgt. Donald “Don” Lee (Ret.) Trout

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 Julia Fischer

Ruth Julia Fischer

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...

Raymond William Acus, Jr.

Raymond William Acus, Jr.

Raymond William Acus Jr., age 90, was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on September 12, 1933, and passed away peacefully at home on February 7, 2024. He was the beloved only son of Raymond William Acus and Mildred Marie (Rich) Acus. Ray is survived by his loving wife of 67 years, Marlene Kay (Davis) Acus, their three children, Karen Sloneker...

Kathleen M. Latham

Kathleen M. Latham

Kathleen M. Latham, age 91 of Fairborn, passed away peacefully, Tuesday. She was born in Washington, D.C., the daughter of the late Dominic and Eva (Benson) Russell in 1932.

Kathleen was a devoted wife, mother, and friend to many. She was a member of the Mary Help of Christians Parish for over 50 years....

Jean Black Lorenzetti

Jean Black Lorenzetti

Jean Black Lorenzetti, 85, died of cancer on 8/12/22, but she lived to lead adventures in learning. For 22 years she taught eighth grade English, Literature, and World Cultures at Baker Junior High in Fairborn, OH; so, it’s no surprise that no matter where Jean went, the policeman, the waitress, the author, and even eventually a hospice nurse would...

Wallace O. Johnson

Wallace O. Johnson

Wallace O. Johnson, age 91 passed away 16 November 2021 at Grandview Hospital.  He was preceded in death by his wife, Patricia; sister, Betty Jude; brothers, Pete and Randall.  He is survived by a daughter, Patricia (Stephen) Wal; grandsons, Cory, Jeremy (Cherie), Andrew (Stephanie); great-grandchildren, Ashlyn, Cody, Kelci, Parker, Evan; son, Douglas; granddaughter, Brittany; great-granddaughter, Alaina; brothers, George, Jerry;...

Carolyn S. "Sue" Bell

Carolyn S. "Sue" Bell

Carolyn S. “Sue” Bell, age 75 of Fairborn, passed away September 30, 2020.  She was born June 13, 1945 in Barbourville, Kentucky, the daughter of the late Obie and Elizabeth (Baker) Davis.  Sue retired from Wright-Patterson AFB after 27 years in food service.  She was a longtime member of Maple Avenue Church of God.  In addition to her parents...

Timothy I. Hayes

Timothy I. Hayes

Timothy I. Hayes, age 25, of Fairborn passed away Sunday March 9, 2020.  He was born October 31, 1994 in Dayton.  Timothy enjoyed playing video games, watching YouTube and movies; and was an avid Tony Stewart and Ohio State fan.  He is preceded in death by his great-grandparents, Richard and Jean Ketchen; and Imants Braslins, Sr.  Timothy is survived...

Rachel M. Hay

Rachel M. Hay

Rachel M. Hay, age 33 of Fairborn, entered the presence of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on June 15, 2019, after fighting brain cancer for 13 months.  She enjoyed playing guitar, writing and singing; was a self-published author; and enjoyed homeschooling her children.  She was preceded in death by her grandfather and brother. She is survived by her...

Lawrence J. "Larry" Bruns

Lawrence J. "Larry" Bruns

Lawrence J. “Larry” Bruns, age 68 of Fairfield, OH, formerly of Fairborn, passed away February 23, 2019.  He was born July 4, 1950 in Dayton, the son of the late Albert H. and Alice G. (Schmidt) Bruns.  Larry graduated with honors from the University of Dayton and was retired from a career as a research chemist.  Survivors include his...

Gary A. Smith

Gary A. Smith

Gary A. Smith, age 65 of Fairborn passed away at his residence.  He was born July 27, 1953 in Galion, Ohio, the son of the late James and Harriet (Bean) Smith.  Gary was a member of the Dayton Vineyard Church where he was very involved in the Outreach Program. He enjoyed tennis, golf, fishing and volunteering. Gary was dedicated...

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