OBITUARIES

Local obituaries for Fairborn, Greene County in Ohio.

David Gene Shade

David Gene Shade

May 27, 2024

David Gene Shade, age 84 of Fairborn, passed away Monday, May 27, 2024, at Vienna Springs of Dayton. He was born September 18, 1939, the son of the late Paul Eugene and Dallas Louis (Anson) Shade.

David dedicated his entire career to working at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base (WPAFB). His greatest passion in life...

Carl E. Koontz

Carl E. Koontz

May 24, 2024

Carl E. Koontz, age 89 formerly of Thornville, Ohio, passed away Friday, May 24, 2024.  He was born December 31, 1934, in Columbus, Ohio, to the late Rife and Ethel Mae (Owens) Koontz.  Carl worked for Anchor Hocking as an inventor and designer of many household items that are still used all over the world today.  He made a...

Shirley Ann Ehlenbach

Shirley Ann Ehlenbach

May 24, 2024

Shirley Ann Ehlenbach, age 74 of Fairborn passed away May 24, 2024.  She was born January 15, 1950 in East Liverpool, Ohio, the daughter of the late Charles and Mildred (Englerth) Ehlenbach.  Shirley earned her Master’s degree in education and retired after many years working for charter schools in the Dayton area.  She is survived by two daughters,...

Leah L. Yates

Leah L. Yates

May 23, 2024

Leah L. Yates age 55 of Fairborn passed away, unexpectedly, May 23, 2024. She was born in Xenia, OH, on August 14, 1968, the daughter of Jerry Duane and Eloise “Lee” (Whitt) Yates.

Leah was a devoted daughter and friend to many. More recently, Leah was employed as a waitress. In addition, she loved...

Brent Mayfield

Brent Mayfield

May 23, 2024

Brent Mayfield, age 74 of Centerville, passed away May 23, 2024.  He was born November 19, 1949 in Summerset, Kentucky, the son of the late Bethel and Gene (Raney) Mayfield.  Brent was known for his love for Jesus and his family.  He enjoyed building motorcycles, also maintaining his home and yard.  Brent is survived by his loving wife, Gloria;...

Carl Bryant

Carl Bryant

May 23, 2024

Carl Bryant, age 81 of Newberry, South Carolina, formerly of Fairborn passed away May 23, 2024.  He was born June 27, 1942 in Richmond, Indiana, the son of the late Willie and Elizabeth (Griffin) Bryant.

Carl was a builder and master craftsman, building numerous beautiful homes, barns, garages, playhouses and many other structures.  He enjoyed sharing his...

Milagrita Q. "Elvie" Gerecke

Milagrita Q. "Elvie" Gerecke

May 18, 2024

Milagrita Q. “Elvie” Gerecke, age 68 of Fairborn, passed away Saturday May 18, 2024 surrounded by her loving family.  She was born October 4, 1955 in Caba La Union, Philippines, the daughter of the late Fernando and Maurica (Ventero) Quinones.  Elvie was a longtime member of St. Helen’s Catholic Church; and she enjoyed cooking, listening to music, giving advice...

Carol Ann (Rose) Hardin

Carol Ann (Rose) Hardin

May 12, 2024

Carol Ann (Rose) Hardin age 76, 0f Queen Creek AZ, went home to be with the Lord May 12, 2024.  Carol was born August 7, 1947 in Xenia, OH to Donald and Anna (Thornton) Rose.  Carol was raised in Xenia, went to school and graduated from Xenia High School in 1965.  She entered the workforce at Wright-Patterson AFB in...

Darrold Crites

Darrold Crites

May 8, 2024

Darrold Crites passed away Wednesday May 8th age 75. Born in Bayreuth, Germany October 24,1948, the son of the late (MSGT) Carl and Inge (Rumpel) Crites. Darrold a Vietnam Veteran proudly served his country with the U.S. Army. A well known member of the Fairborn community often involved with local activities. Darrold was a masterful barber with a passion...

Mildred T. (Prestel)  Vangundy

Mildred T. (Prestel) Vangundy

May 7, 2024

Mildred T. (Prestel) VanGundy, age 91 of Fairborn passed away peacefully, Tuesday, May 7, 2024, surrounded by family. She was born December 23, 1932, in Bath Township, Greene County, Ohio, the daughter of the late Edward Leo and Minnie Margaret (Blum) Prestel.

Mildred was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend to many....

Cindy D. Vanover

Cindy D. Vanover

May 6, 2024

Cindy D. Vanover, age 64 of Medway, passed away May 6, 2024 at the Kettering Medical Center.  She was born August 20, 1959 in Xenia, the daughter of the late Garner and Yvonne (Fassold) Back.

Cindy was employed at Kiddie Launch in Fairborn.  Her family was most important to her, and she was a...

David T. Bryant

David T. Bryant

May 4, 2024

David Timothy Bryant, age 80 of Kettering passed away Saturday, May 4, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. David was born November 23, 1943, in Dayton, the son of the late Howard T. and Helen Louise (Richey) Bryant Jr.

David was a devoted husband, father, son, and brother. David served his country proudly in...

Emmett "Pug" Lemaster

Emmett "Pug" Lemaster

May 4, 2024

Emmett “Pug” LeMaster, age 82, was born on May 22, 1941, and passed away on May 4, 2024, after battling a long-term illness. He leaves behind his loving wife of 53 years, Jennie M. (Petersen) LeMaster; his brother, Larry LeMaster (Linda); sisters-in-law, Lois (Petersen) Gall (Dana), Kimberly (Petersen) Watson (Michael); his beloved nieces and nephews, many cousins, friends,...

Inez Fyffe

Inez Fyffe

May 2, 2024

Inez Fyffe, age 91, of Fairborn passed away May 2, 2024.  She was born June 1,1932 in Irvine, Kentucky, the daughter of the late Samuel and Emma (McQueen) Brinegar.  Inez was very involved in the church that her husband was a Pastor, she was known for taking care of others.  She enjoyed cooking, sewing, bird watching and flowers.  In...

Patricia A. "Shorty" Lunsford

Patricia A. "Shorty" Lunsford

May 2, 2024

Patricia A. “Shorty” Lunsford, age 81 of Fairborn passed away May 2, 2024 surrounded by her loving family.  She was born September 18, 1942 in Muncie, Indiana, the daughter of the late Charles and Helen (Earlywine) Huffman.  Shorty was a longtime member of the Byron Church, where she was involved with the Ladies Guild.  She enjoyed bowling and crocheting. ...

Kathleen Ann Bowen

Kathleen Ann Bowen

Apr 30, 2024

Kathleen Ann Bowen, age 73 of Dayton passed away unexpectedly, April 30, 2024, at Miami Valley Hospital. She was born June 7, 1950, in Huntington, NY, the daughter of the late George William Sieglitz and Minnie Alice (Forte) Sieglitz.

Kathleen was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend. She retired after 29 dedicated...

Yyetta Lee Brehm Whitehead

Yyetta Lee Brehm Whitehead

Apr 29, 2024

Yyetta Lee Brehm Whitehead of Sugarcreek Township, Ohio, departed for her heavenly home on April 29, 2024. She was born on December 14, 1946, to the late Charles Frederick and Zadie Smith Brehm of Westminster MD. The oldest of six siblings, Yyetta is proceeded in death by her brothers Charles F (Diana) Brehm Jr and Patrick C (Chris) Brehm....

Pauline Inez Johnson

Pauline Inez Johnson

Apr 29, 2024

Pauline Inez Whitt Johnson age 69 of Troy Ohio passed away April 29, 2024 surrounded by her family. She was born July 30, 1954 in Dayton, the daughter of the late Bernard and Marjorie (Adkins) Whitt. Pauline enjoyed reading, traveling and crafts. In addition to parents she was preceded in death by her son, Jerry Wayne Adkins; two sisters,...

Betty L. Shockey

Betty L. Shockey

Apr 28, 2024

Betty L. Shockey, age 94 of Fairborn passed away April 28, 2024 at Soin Medical Center.  She was born December 30, 1929 in Ravenswood, West Virginia, the daughter of the late Otmer and Mayme (Rector) Salser.  Betty enjoyed gardening, planting flowers and spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.  She was the head cashier for Fairborn...

Kellie L. Hunley

Kellie L. Hunley

Apr 27, 2024

Kellie L. Hunley, age 57 of Speedwell, Tennessee, formerly of Dayton, passed away April 27, 2024.  She was born October 6, 1966 in Dayton, the daughter of Clayton Hunley and Beverly Collier.  Kellie enjoyed decorating and shopping for purses.  She collected angels and butterflies and displayed them in her home.  Kellie’s home was a favorite to the family to...

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