Deb enjoyed quilting, crafting, kayaking, going to the beach, photography and caring for her dogs. She had a big heart and loved to contribute to many different causes and organizations. she died on Jan. 2, 2024.
Obituaries
Dec 12, 2023
Stephen C. Drake, 68, of Trotwood, Ohio, passed away on Nov. 26, 2023. A funeral service was held on Dec.12, 2023, at Thomas Funeral Home & Crematory, 4520 Salem Avenue, Dayton, Ohio 45416.
Dec 1, 2023
Dr. Bernie was a founding father of the Wright State University School of Medicine, where he has an anatomy lab named after him. He died Nov. 20, 2023.
Oct 28, 2023
Richard Rathbun passed away on Oct.19, 2023, in Centerville. A Celebration of Life will be held on Wednesday, Nov. 15, 5–7: p.m., at Routsong Funeral Home, 2100 East Stroop Road, Kettering.
Oct 25, 2023
Clyde Barbour shared his scientific life at home and the family menagerie included a monitor lizard, snakes, fish, ducks, a baby squirrel, cats and dogs. His family accompanied him on a memorable trip to band birds, including the unforgettable vomiting vultures in Mississippi. He died in the comfort of his home on Oct. 17, 2023.
Oct 21, 2023
Judy had a love for horses from a very early age. She was able to recite every horse that won the Kentucky Derby and Triple Crown. She ended up owning 15 horses at one time. Judy also loved going to the Ohio Renaissance Festival, working with jousters and only missed one year since it opened. She also enjoyed running and had been a member of the Ohio River Road Running Club. She died Oct. 17, 2023.
Aug 26, 2023
Prior to joining Wright State University in 2004, Kevin Duffy held faculty positions at The University of Texas, Arlington, and West Virginia University. He died on August 23, 2023.
Aug 22, 2023
Mildred always read books, and enjoyed learning history and classics, working puzzles, flower gardening, cooking, baking and spending time with family. She was a positive inspiration and light to all who knew her. She died on August 21, 2023.
Aug 21, 2023
Carolyn loved to cook, loved her dogs and cats and really enjoyed spoiling her nieces and nephews. She died on August 20, 2023.
Aug 11, 2023
Loretta was active in the Civil Air Patrol and had a lengthy career at Cox Heart Institute. A published technical writer, she was one of the few women who were breaking the glass ceiling at the time in computer language and programming. She died on August 3, 2003.