All Obituaries

David Ivan Francis, 52, passed away on Monday June 14, 2021.  David was born to Sam and Sandra Francis in Dayton, Ohio.  He was happily married to Maria Josefina Francis for nearly 21 years, and the greatest joy in his life was their daughter, Jamielynn.  David liked spending time outdoors, especially camping with his family.  He loved good food, watching comedy, and listening to music.  He especially loved beach vacations with Josefina and Jamielynn.  David...

RODEHAVER, Richard (“Dick”) Lee, 85 of Kettering, Ohio passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 5, 2021 at Hospice of Dayton.  Richard is survived by his wife, Rose, his son David (Claire) and his daughter Robin Boehmer (Larry Miller).  He has 5 Grandchildren and 6 great-Grandchildren.  Rose has four children: Joanie, Carl, Carolyn (Tim) and Michael (Molly), along with 6 Grandchildren and 4 great-Grandchildren.  Richard was preceded in death by his parents...

Beloved Clarainda Louisa Mothersole (Krauss) passed away at home on May 29, 2021. Born to Eugene Krauss & Janet Hixenbaugh Krauss.  She graduated from Stivers High School in 1954 and promptly married the love of her life, John “Jack” Mothersole (Stivers’52). An avid tennis player and fan. She especially loved her time with her Stivers girls.  She will be remembered for her kind heart and love and acceptance of EVERYONE.  She is preceded in death by her...

James G. Soronen, 67, passed away on May 22, 2021, at his home on 21 Wilmington Ave., Dayton, Ohio, after  a valiant battle with cancer.  Jim was born on February 17, 1954, in Teaneck, NJ, to John and Edith Theresa (Dillon) Soronen, who went by "Therese". Jim is survived by his sister Joyce Hadden (Earl) of Westminster, MD; his sister Teri Andrika (John) of Myrtle Beach, SC; his  brother John Soronen (Mary) of Rotunda West,  FL; many nieces and nephews; his...

Kenneth Kelly Roberts, son of James W. & Ruth Kathryn Kelly Roberts, was born June 8, 1948 and was raised in Kitts Hill, Ohio.  After graduation from Rock Hill High School, Ken began a long career working with lumber and in construction.  An excellent carpenter, he was always building, fixing, or renovating something for someone. He married Shirley Ann Staten and to this union was born two children, Kelly Kathaleen and Kenneth Scott. In 1995, he married Deborah...

Victor M. Romer, age 77, of Dayton passed away Monday May 3, 2021 at his residence. In addition to his parents, Thelma (Millet) and Elroy Romer, Victor was preceded in death by his sisters, Carolyn Chaney and Marcia Brown. He is survived by his daughter, Jennifer (Jason) Stacey and his sister Alain (Toby) Rion, brothers-in-law Kenny Brown and Bob Chaney, two grandchildren; Sara & Dylan Stacey and numerous nieces, nephews, and other family...

Ruby Lois Harvey, age 90, passed away peacefully at home with her family by her side on Saturday, May 1, 2021. She was a longtime member of the Kettering Memorial Seventh Day Adventist Church. Ruby was born to the late James (Harve) and Laura Sparks on November 24, 1930 in Elliot county Kentucky. She graduated from Highland Academy in 1948 and went to Madison College located on the same campus as Madison Academy where her son Donald Harvey is now a teacher. She met the late George L. Harvey...

Albert C. (Al) Norris, age 85, of Kettering passed away at his home on the morning of April 27, 2021. He was born on January 6, 1936 in  Watauga County, near Boone, North Carolina to the late Fred and Pearl (Parlier) Norris. In addition to his parents, Al was preceded in death by his brothers, Dorman and Melvin and his sister, Mary Francis Phillips. He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Martha, his loving son, Allen (Colleen), and his brother James B. Norris of Goldsboro, North...

Katherine Marie Quedenfeld Lyons, age 31, went home to be present with her Lord and Saviour on Sunday, April 18, 2021, following a brief illness at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus, Ohio. Katherine spent the beginning 7 years of her life in Georgia and has resided in Ohio for most of the remainder of her life. Katherine graduated from Beavercreek High School in 2007. She was currently employed as a telemarketing lead with Adecco in Dublin, Ohio. She loved music, karaoke singing,...

Daniel Samson Hobbs, 42 went home to be with the Lord. He is preceded in death by his beloved daughter Wynnona (Nonie) Jo Hobbs, his parents Charlotte W. and James A. Hobbs. Dan is survived by his daughter Mia Jo, and his son Daniel Samson Hobbs Jr, siblings Margo (Ken) Kohrs, Theresa Funkhouser, Donna Price, Jennifer Robinson, James Hobbs III, Christopher (Joanne) Hobbs, Andrew (Gretchen) Hobbs, Jonathan Hobbs, David (Kevin) Hobbs, including his special friend Tiffany Smith,  numerous...