Local obituaries for Fairborn, Greene County in Ohio.
Carolyn LaVerne (Taylor) Gober
May 19, 2025
Carolyn LaVerne (Taylor) Gober, age 86, of Fairborn, OH, passed away peacefully, Monday, May 19, 2025, at Ohio’s Hospice of Dayton. She was born on December 3, 1938, in Covington, KY, the daughter of the late Clarene Eugene and Rosa Viola (Pennington) Taylor.
As a dedicated secretary for many years, Carolyn spent her professional life contributing to fraud prevention and assisting...
Rebecca J. Owens
May 19, 2025
Rebecca Jean Owens, age 89 of Fairborn, Ohio passed from this life on May 19, 2025. She was born to Richard Curtis Graham and Dessie Leota (Ball) Graham on October 21, 1935 in Sandy Lake, Pa.
She attended Sandy Lake High School where she met the love of her life, Charles (Ernie) Owens. They were married on July 9, 1955. While...
Francesco "Frankie" Meale
May 17, 2025
Francesco "Frankie" Meale, a cherished son, brother, uncle, and friend, passed away on May 17, 2025, in Kettering, Ohio. Born on August 7, 1995, in Cleveland, Ohio.
Frankie was the beloved son of Massimo and Chanthary Meale. He was a grandson to Maria Meale; brother to Linda (Jackie) Meale and Nani (Stanley) Meale-Frazier, and a proud uncle to his nieces and...
Anne Posey
May 16, 2025
Arlene Anne Posey, age 63 of Beavercreek, OH, passed away peacefully, Friday, May 16, 2025. She was born February 3, 1962, in Olean, New York, the daughter of Donald Duane and Ellen Eudora (Ziegler) Dunn.
Anne was the proud and loving mother of three children. She raised them all from home, taking a pause in her career to do so. She...
John O. Martin
May 16, 2025
It is with great love that we announce the passing of John Oviatt Martin, age 88, who left us peacefully on May 16, 2025, surrounded by his wife, Mary Jo (Schneider) Martin, and members of his family. Born on March 21, 1937 in Medina, Ohio with his identical twin brother, Francis B. Martin, to parents Daniel and Julia (Oviatt) Martin,...
Donald Lang Kendig
May 15, 2025
Donald Lang Kendig, born on February 28, 1931, in Osborn, Ohio, passed away peacefully on May 15, 2025, in Dayton, Ohio. He was a devoted son and loving husband, father, and brother whose legacy will be cherished by his family and friends.
Donald proudly served his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean War, demonstrating a commitment to duty and...
William R. Young
May 13, 2025
William R. Young, age 71 of Fairborn passed away May 13, 2025. He was born July 25, 1953 in Xenia, the son of the late Ernest and Nora (Franks) Young. Bill is survived by his wife, Christa (Lanza) Young; children, Heather Wagoner, Ryan Young, Veronica Cornett and James Kallmeyer; as well as numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Bill was loved by...
Keith D. Remy
May 13, 2025
Keith D. Remy, a beloved community member and cherished family man, passed away on May 13, 2025, at Hospice Middletown, Ohio, at the age of 76. Born on March 5, 1949, in Dayton, Ohio, the son of the late Aubrey and Betty (Bobst) Remy. Known for his unwavering support, Keith was a proud grandfather who never missed an opportunity to...
Arbutis F. Pearson
May 10, 2025
Pearson, Arbutis Hamblin (age 92) of Tempe, Arizona. Passed away on May 10, 2025. Arbutis (“Beauty” or “Artie”) was born in the small coal mining town of Gatliff, Kentucky, and was literally a “coal miner’s daughter”, a fact that she was proud of.
Throughout her life, she often spoke of her ten sisters and one brother and the tough times they...
US Army LTC (Ret) Garry D. Duvall
May 10, 2025
US Army LTC (Ret.) Garry D. Duvall, passed away peacefully on May 10, 2025, in Carmel, Indiana, at the age of 77. Born on November 12, 1947, in Little Sandy, Kentucky, the son of late Carl and Maxine (Nickles) Duvall. He lived a life rich with purpose, dedication, and love. His journey was marked by a profound commitment to his...
Bruce M. Whaley, Jr.
May 9, 2025
Bruce M. Whaley, Jr., a beloved figure whose laughter echoed through the lives he touched, departed this world on May 9, 2025, in Dayton, Ohio, leaving behind many cherished memories and a vibrant legacy. Born on July 10, 1975, in Xenia, Ohio, Bruce was a man who embraced life with a warmth unmatched, weaving joy into the fabric of his...
Wanda G. Kelly
May 7, 2025
Wanda G. Kelly, age 86 of Springfield passed away Wednesday May 7, 2025. She was born December 25, 1938 in Bell Co., Kentucky, the daughter of the late Gilreath and Reba (Hickey) Broyles. Wanda had a passion for gardening and taking care of her flowers. She was a great at baking, sewing and enjoyed ballroom dancing. In addition to her...
Sophie Hildegard Young
May 5, 2025
Sophie H. Young, age 81, of Fairborn, OH, passed away on May 5, 2025. Sophie was born March 26, 1944 in Gernsheim, in the state of Hesse, Germany to the late Karl Schäfer and Klara Schäfer.
Sophie was a vivacious and caring person. Immigrating to the United States as a young woman, she was devoted to her church and chosen country....
Richard Franklin Loy
May 5, 2025
Richard Franklin “Frank” Loy, age 74, of Fairborn, OH, passed away, in the comfort of home, Monday, May 5, 2025. He was born July 6, 1950, in Dubuque, IA, the son of the late Wayne Richard and Evelyn (Dikeman) Loy.
He was a dedicated civil engineer who worked with the City of Fairborn for an impressive 28 years. Frank earned his...
James Albert Bryner
May 4, 2025
James Albert Bryner, Age 77, of Fairborn, Ohio passed away on May 4, 2025. He was born March 11, 1948, in Titusville, PA, the son of the late Homer Lester “Dutch” and Doris Arlene (Tracy) Bryner. Jim graduated high school and joined the U.S. Air force, serving from June 26, 1967-June 30, 1987. After retiring, he was employed at the...
Harvey C. "Buster" Brewster
May 3, 2025
Harvey C. “Buster” Brewster, age 84, of Bellbrook and formerly of Fairborn, OH, went home to be with the Lord, Saturday, May 3, 2025, while surrounded by his loved ones. He was born May 29, 1940, in Patterson, VA, the son of the late Alexander Brewster and Bernice (Daniels) Brewster Stepp.
He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, known...
Barbara Ann Medley
May 2, 2025
Barbara Ann Medley, born on December 20, 1947, in Monterey, Tennessee, passed away peacefully in Dayton, Ohio, on May 2, 2025. She leaves behind a loving family and a legacy of compassion and dedication that touched the lives of many.
A devoted Licensed Practical Nurse for many years, Barbara found fulfillment and purpose in her work, retiring from Oak Creek Terrace....
Hazel I. Lewis Barker
May 2, 2025
Hazel I. Lewis Barker, age 86, of Fairborn, Ohio, passed away on May 2, 2025.
Hazel was born December 12, 1938 in Sandy Hook, Kentucky, a daughter of the late Stephen Lewis and Gladys Fannin Lewis. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by four sisters, Eleanor Lewis, Bonnie Shumate, Lowrella Skaggs, and Martha Lewis. She was also...
Esmer "Essie" Tackis
May 1, 2025
Esmer “Essie” Tackis (93 - residing in Pompano Beach, FL) entered eternal peace on May 1, 2025. She was the wife of Constandinous “Charlie” Tackis (d. May 3, 2002). Essie was born in Nestorville, West Virginia, then grew up in Belington, WV. She was the fifth of six children.
Essie was a devoted wife, mother, and community servant. Her life epitomized...
Bradley R. Roark
Apr 29, 2025
Bradley R. Roark, born on March 5, 1989, in Dayton, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly on April 29, 2025. He was a beloved son, father, brother and friend to many.
Bradley was known for his adventurous spirit and interests that included building and racing derby cars, as well as hunting. His had a love for God was a testament to his character.
He...
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