Marianne Helen Sallee

Mar 25, 2026

Marianne Helen Sallee, age 75 of New Carlisle, passed away Wednesday, March 25, 2026, at UVMC in Troy. She was born in Baltimore, Maryland on January 14, 1951, the daughter of William Thomas & Germaine Margaret (Bianco) Lockwood. She enjoyed gardening, sewing, crocheting, jewelry making, singing, listening to music and loving her animals.

She is survived by her daughter Michalle (Justin)...

Barbara June Otis

Mar 19, 2026

Barbara June Otis, age 93 of Tipp City, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 19, 2026, at Stonespring of Vandalia. She was born in Bakersville, North Carolina on May 25, 1932, the daughter of Homer & Edna (Grindstaff) Ledford. She was a member of North Dayton Baptist Church and Northridge Baptist Church. She worked as a bookkeeper for Tobias Heating...

Mary L. Riley

Mar 19, 2026

Mary L. Riley, age 102 of Kettering passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 19, 2026, at her daughter’s home surrounded by her family. She was born in Nogales, Arizona on December 4, 1923, the daughter of Ramon & Herlinda (Montes) Lopez. She was a member of Ascension Church in Kettering. In her younger years she worked at a candy factory...

Luther James Owens

Mar 3, 2026

Luther James Owens, age 81 of Springfield, passed away Tuesday, March 3, 2026, in his residence. He was born in Honaker, Virginia on April 26, 1944, the son of Andy & Elsie (Hutcheson) Owens.

He is survived by his son Johnnie (Sandy) Owens; grandson Bradley Owens; great grandsons Hunter and Sawyer Owens; His lifetime companion Barbara Wallace...

Rodney Dean Shepard

Feb 28, 2026

Rodney Dean Shepard, 56, passed away peacefully on February 28, 2026, in Dayton, Ohio, leaving behind a lifetime of memories filled with love, laughter, and unwavering devotion to his family. Rodney was a man who truly enjoyed life's simple pleasures. He had a deep love for sports and was a proud and devoted fan of the Pittsburgh Steelers, rarely...

Samuel Lee Poeppelman

Jan 30, 2026

Samuel Lee Poeppelman, age 22 of Tipp City, passed away Friday, January 30, 2026, at Miami Valley Hospital. He was born in Dayton on December 31, 2003, the son of Josh & Natalie (Cowell) Poeppelman. He was a 2022 graduate of Tippecanoe High School and currently a student at Sinclair Community College. Sam loved to take walks and explore...

Irma Jean Boyd

Jan 27, 2026

Irma Jean Boyd, 90, of Northridge, was promoted to heaven on Tuesday January 27th, 2026. She was born on February 14, 1935, in Greenville Tennessee, the daughter of John & Pearl (Owens) Seay. She leaves behind an amazing legacy. Irma was a longstanding member of Northridge Assembly of God (Light of Hope) church. Known to many as "Nanny", she...

Richard Allen Barnes

Jan 25, 2026

Richard Allen Barnes, age 78 of Sidney, passed away Sunday, January 25, 2026, at his residence. He was born in Dayton on June 15, 1947, the son of Richard E. & Nancy J. (Corum) Barnes. He was a Veteran of the U.S. Air Force and was a former truck driver, famer and a "Jack of all Trades". He was...

Howard Fudge Oren Jr.

Jan 21, 2026

Howard Fudge Oren Jr., age 66 of Vandalia, passed away Wednesday, January 21, 2026, in his residence. He was born in Dayton on September 3, 1959, the son of Howard F Sr. & Betty Sue (Simmons) Oren. He retired from Ohio State University where he worked at the OSU Medical Center as the Building Coordinator.

He is...

Carol Lynn Ditallo

Jan 17, 2026

Carol Lynn Ditallo, age 73 of Carlisle, passed away Saturday, January 17, 2026, at Hospice of Dayton. She was born in Chicago on June 14, 1952, the daughter of Leonard Stanley & Jeanette Sophie (Betley) Oszakewski. She was a 1970 graduate of Willowbrook Hight School, Villa Park, Illinois. She collected tea for one sets and Dragon collectables. She was...