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Montgomery County • June 3, 2025

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Good morning, Montgomery County. The future is arriving faster in Ohio as Governor DeWine and Air Force Research Lab leaders renewed their partnership this week, creating a technological bridge between the $9.5 billion research powerhouse and our state's innovation ecosystem. This collaboration doesn't just represent scientific advancement—it signals economic growth potential as more companies may be drawn to our region, bringing jobs and opportunity alongside cutting-edge developments.

Summer fun and healthcare innovation round out our community updates. Dayton's "Rec Your Hood" initiative will bring free family activities to four neighborhoods throughout summer 2025, creating accessible entertainment right where residents live. Meanwhile, our local hospitals aren't waiting for tomorrow's solutions—Premier Health, Kettering Health, and Dayton Children's are implementing artificial intelligence today to tackle everything from disorganized records to complex medical imaging challenges, joining other Dayton industries in carefully harnessing this transformative technology.

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☕️ What's Brewing Locally

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🔬 Ohio and Air Force Research Lab join forces to share technology. Governor Mike DeWine and AFRL Commander Brig. Gen. Jason Bartolomei renewed their partnership through a memorandum of understanding signed Monday. The agreement facilitates sharing of science, technology, and information between the state and the research lab, which manages a $9.5 billion budget and employs 12,500 personnel. Both leaders emphasized the importance of collaboration, with Bartolomei noting partnerships help "bring the future faster for our nation." DeWine added that this exchange will foster economic development by attracting more companies to Ohio.

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🎮 Dayton brings free summer fun to neighborhoods across the city. The "Rec Your Hood" initiative kicks off June 7 with a series of four events held throughout summer 2025. Hosted by Dayton's Department of Recreation, these free gatherings will take place in Old North Dayton, Five Oaks, Residence Park, and Shroyer Park. Each event will feature family-friendly activities, creative challenges, DJ music, food and beverages from 1-4 p.m. at local parks, bringing recreational opportunities directly to residents in different communities.

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🏥 Dayton hospitals harness AI to solve critical healthcare challenges. Premier Health, Kettering Health, and Dayton Children's Hospital are implementing artificial intelligence to tackle disorganized records and complex medical imaging issues. The technology aims to improve operational efficiency while enhancing patient care across the region's major healthcare providers. This initiative represents part of a broader trend in Dayton, where various industries from financial services to architecture are carefully integrating AI solutions. Local healthcare leaders recently shared insights about their AI implementation strategies with the Dayton Business Journal.

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🏡 Real Estate Reveals

Real estate listing image Remodeled multi-gen ranch opportunity: Priced at $379,900, this remodeled Washington Township ranch offers single-level living with 3 beds, 3 baths, and potential for multi-generational arrangements on a half-acre lot with modern updates throughout.
Real estate listing image High Return Hospital Adjacent Duplex: Investors take note: This $200,000 Dayton property near the hospital and UD offers income potential with previous rentals at $2,000 monthly, flexible zoning for business/residential use, and a duplex layout with new furnace.
Real estate listing image Affordable rehab huge yard: Looking for a fixer-upper? This $60,000 three-bedroom cape cod offers a clean slate with almost 3/4 acre, fenced yard, off-street parking, enclosed porches and unfinished basement. Requires all-cash purchase.

🗓️ Happenings & Hoopla

🦅 Jun. 3 - Shamanic Sound Journey: Embark on a transformative journey at Soul Flight Ceremony on June 3! Experience the power of Shamanic immersion through Ceremonial Cacao, Restorative Breath, and Sacred Sounds at 905 E 3rd St, Dayton.
🌈 Jun. 04 - Have A Gay Day Pride: Celebrate diversity at Have A Gay Day's first Annual Pride Dinner! Join the community for a free feast with vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options on June 4 at 905 W Third St, Dayton.
🍻 Jun. 4 - Happy Hour Gnomaste!: Get your creative juices flowing at Painting with a Twist's "Happy Hour! Gnomaste!" event on June 4. Arrive early to mingle before transforming your canvas into a gnome masterpiece at 8010 McEwen Rd.
🎭 Jun. 5 - First Thursday Street Fair: Groove to live music and browse local vendors at the First Thursday Street Fair on June 5 at Canterbury Court. This free family event offers summer fun, with delicious food available for purchase.
🧘 Jun. 5 - Breathwork Journey: SPIRITUS: Breathe deep and journey inward at SPIRITUS Dayton, where you'll explore altered states of consciousness through the power of breath. Join the transformation June 5 at The Brightside Music & Event Venue.
🌸 Jun. 6 - St. Helen Spring Festival: Celebrate spring at St. Helen's vibrant festival on June 6! Join the parish community for fun and fellowship at St. Helen Catholic School on Burkhardt Road in Riverside.
🏳️‍🌈 Jun. 7 - Downtown Dayton Pride Parade: Celebrate diversity at Dayton Pride™ 2025! Downtown Saint Clair Street transforms June 7 with a vibrant parade, festival, entertainment, family zone, and delicious food vendors. Join the colorful community celebration at the Greater Dayton LGBT Center.
🌙 Jun. 7 - Pagan Summer Solstice Masquerade: Don your most mystical mask for Dayton Pagan Prom's Summer Solstice Masquerade on June 7! Enjoy music, photos, and mocktails at 580 Calumet Ln. Online tickets only—no door sales.

🙏 In Remembrance

Donnie Anderson

Donnie E. Anderson, 68, of Dayton, Ohio, passed away on May 26, 2025. Visitation services will be held from 1-3 PM on Thursday, June 5. The funeral service will follow immediately at 3 PM on the same day. Both services will take place at Baker Hazel & Snider Funeral Home in Dayton, Ohio.

Marilyn Caudy

Marilyn "Kay" Caudy, age 86, of Tipp City, Ohio, passed away on May 29, 2025. She will be remembered during a visitation service scheduled for Sunday, June 8, 2025, from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM. The visitation will take place at Frings and Bayliff Funeral Home in Tipp City, Ohio. Friends and family are invited to pay their respects during this time.

Russell Adkins

Russell Eugene "Gene" Adkins, 88, of Dayton, Ohio, passed away on May 23, 2025. Born in Norwood, Ohio, Gene will be remembered through a visitation service at Parkview Church of the Nazarene on June 2, 2025, from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM. A funeral service will follow immediately at noon, with burial taking place at Miami Valley Memory Gardens in Centerville. Those wishing to express condolences may do so online at www.Tobiasfuneralhome.com.

Donna Audette

The obituary briefly memorializes Donna Audette, who lived from June 2, 1947 to October 29, 2021. It contains a short message of remembrance from friends Pattie and Sharon. They express that Donna remains in their hearts and was deeply cherished. The obituary is simple but conveys the lasting impact Donna had on her friends.

Donna Audette

Dorothy Boeckman

Dorothy L. Boeckman (née Broering), aged 98, of Fort Loramie, Ohio, passed away on May 27, 2025. Her funeral service will be held on Tuesday at 10:30 AM at St. Michael Church. Visitation hours are scheduled for Monday from 3:00 to 7:00 PM at Gehret Funeral Home in Fort Loramie. Family and friends are invited to pay their respects during these times to honor Dorothy's long life.

Paul Buchanan

Paul Douglas "Doug" Buchanan, 77, of Middletown, passed away on May 29, 2025, at a local hospice facility after living his entire life in Middletown. Following his service in Vietnam, Doug married Susan Watson in 1971 and worked for over 30 years at ARMCO/AK Steel before taking a job at Kroger and retiring in 2015. He was actively involved in community organizations, including the Downtown Middletown Partnership and the Sorg Opera Revitalization Group. Doug is survived by his two sons, grandson, siblings, and extended family, and was preceded in death by his wife Susan in 2004.

Paul Buchanan

Adam Blake

Adam Blake, a 71-year-old Springfield resident, passed away on May 26 at Springfield Regional Medical Center. He was a National Guard veteran and sheet metal worker known for his quiet strength and work ethic. Adam is survived by his sister Gloria Wilson and several nieces and nephews, while being preceded in death by his parents and four siblings. Following his wishes, his body was donated to the Boonshoft School of Medicine at Wright State University for medical research.

Adam Blake

Jeanne Jamison Cahill

Jeanne Jamison Cahill, who passed away on April 14, 2025 after a brief illness, was born in Adams County, Ohio and educated at Lemon Monroe Schools and Miami University before moving to Florida and eventually California, where she met her husband Bill. She was known for being a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, sibling, daughter, and lifelong friend to many. Jeanne is survived by her husband of 42 years, three sons, five grandchildren, and five siblings, while being preceded in death by her parents and one sister.

Andrew Barrett

Andrew J. Barrett, 58, of Beavercreek, Ohio, passed away on May 25, 2025. A visitation will be held on Thursday, June 12, 2025, from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM at Newcomer Funeral Home in Beavercreek. A memorial service will follow immediately at 1:00 PM at the same location. Both the visitation and memorial service will take place at the funeral home.

Frank Church

Frank V. "Byrd" Church, aged 81, passed away on May 25, 2025, at Springfield Regional Medical Center. A veteran who served in both the Army and Air Force Reserves, he also retired from the Charleston Navy Shipyard and was a 32nd Degree Mason. Frank was passionate about car racing and proudly maintained his antique vehicles, a 1974 Nova and a 1970 truck. He is survived by numerous family members including his sister, aunts, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren, while being preceded in death by his parents, daughter Tammy Hefner, brother Carl Church, Jr., and great nephew Noah Kinser.

Frank Church

Donald Barnhart Dr.

Dr. Donald D. Barnhart of Oxford, Ohio, passed away on May 26, 2025, at age 89. A University of Wisconsin graduate with a PhD, he served in the US Air Force and worked as a Clinical Microbiologist and Lab Director at Mercy Hospital until his retirement in 2001. Dr. Barnhart was an active civil servant who served on multiple school boards and was a long-time off-ice official for the Miami hockey team. He is survived by his sisters Bernadette and Barbara, his children Leigh, Brenda, and Mark, and five grandchildren, while his wife Janice preceded him in death in 2019.

Donald Barnhart Dr.

Mark Dunn

Mark A. Dunn, 69, of Beavercreek, Ohio, passed away on May 27, 2025. A visitation will be held on Saturday from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM at Newcomer Funeral Home in Beavercreek. A memorial service will follow immediately at 3:00 PM at the same location. All memorial activities will take place at the funeral home.

Earnest Durham

Earnest P. Durham, 79, of Dayton, passed away on May 25, 2025, at Miami Valley Hospital. He worked for over 27 years in the paint department at GM Truck and Bus and enjoyed fishing with his dog Sandy at his camper in Bellefontaine. Preceded in death by his parents, wife Nina Marie, and sons Michael and William, he is survived by two children, seven grandchildren, a special nephew, and numerous extended family and friends. Funeral services will be held on June 2, 2025, at Tobias Funeral Home with burial at Dayton Memorial Park Cemetery.

Earnest Durham

Austin Evans

Austin Wayne Evans, age 25, of West Milton, Ohio, passed away on May 29, 2025. A viewing will be held on Thursday, June 5, from 4:00 to 6:30 PM at the Hale-Sarver Funeral Home in West Milton. A time of sharing will follow the viewing at the funeral home. No additional information about the cause of death or survivors was provided in the notice.

Gail Gann

Gail Ann Gann, originally from Dayton, Ohio and longtime resident of Chattanooga, Tennessee, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family. She was preceded in death by her husband James Franklin Gann Sr., her parents, and two brothers, while surviving family includes her daughter, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, stepson, and numerous siblings and extended family members. Gail was an accomplished businesswoman who enjoyed fishing, golf, cooking, and crafting with children. She lived a life centered on love, faith, family, and friendship, with her 36-year marriage to her husband described as adventurous and fulfilling.

Gail Gann

Warren Hammon

This brief obituary announces the interment of ashes for Warren Leis Hammon, scheduled for June 5, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. The ceremony will take place at Hillgrove Union Cemetery, located at 1012 E. Central Avenue in Miamisburg, Ohio 54342. No additional details about Warren's life, age, or cause of death are provided in this notice. The announcement appears to be primarily informational, intended to notify those who may wish to attend the interment service.

Warren Hammon

Estill Hargraves

Estill Weldon "Windy" Hargraves of Hamilton, Ohio, passed away on May 29, 2025, at the age of 95. Visitation services will be held on Thursday, June 5th from 10:00 to 11:00 AM. A funeral service will follow immediately after the visitation. All services will take place at Brown Dawson Flick Funeral Home, located on Millville Avenue in Hamilton, Ohio.

Sharon Adams

Sharon K. Adams, 78, passed away on May 29, 2025, in Springfield, surrounded by her family. Born in 1947 to Paul and Pauline Mercer, she enjoyed Ohio State Football and WWE Wrestling, but especially loved spending time with her children and grandchildren. She is survived by her three children, six grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, and several close relatives and friends. A private graveside service will be held at Ferncliff Cemetery, with a Celebration of Life scheduled for June 14 at the Mug & Jug.

Sharon Adams

JoAnn Baker

JoAnn Baker (née Johnson), 96, passed away on May 25 and is described as having "gone to be with the Lord." She was preceded in death by her parents, four brothers, and a daughter, while surviving family includes three children, multiple generations of grandchildren, and an "honorary daughter." Baker worked at and retired from Miami Valley Hospital and was a longtime member of Corinth Presbyterian Church. Remembered as kind and loving, her memorial service will be held on July 7, 2025, at Tobias Funeral Home Belmont Chapel, with donations to preferred charities requested in lieu of flowers.

JoAnn Baker

Helen Bostick

Helen O. Bostick, 88, passed away on May 28th, 2025, at Springfield Regional Medical Center. A retired Human Resources Manager from Eby-Brown, Helen enjoyed wintering in Florida, gardening, and crafting, especially making jewelry and wreaths. Family was central to her life, particularly her "special grandchildren," and she is survived by her two sons, numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and other relatives. Helen was preceded in death by her husband of 55 years, Melvin Bostick Jr., her daughter Kim, and several other family members, with a celebration of her life scheduled for June 4th, 2025.

Helen Bostick

Nina Cooper

Nina Faye Cooper, 86, of Dayton, Ohio, died at her home on Saturday, May 24, 2025. She is survived by her son James Cooper Jr., daughters Kunita Gear (with husband James) and Rona Heath (with husband Marty), as well as numerous grandchildren and other family members. No funeral service will be held for Nina. The House of Wheat Funeral Home is handling her arrangements.

Nina Cooper

Charles Fenstermaker

Charles Scott Fenstermaker, 93, of Dayton, Ohio, died on May 15, 2025. A memorial service to honor his life will be held on Saturday, June 7th at 2pm. The service will take place at Newcomer Funeral Home's North Chapel in Dayton. Family and friends are invited to gather and remember Charles at this ceremony.

Wanda Harris

Wanda Parsons Harris, a 96-year-old lifelong Dayton resident, passed away on May 17, 2025. A talented pianist who performed with the Dayton Philharmonic for 32 seasons, she also taught music at Wright State University and served as Head of Personnel at Hewitt Soap Company until her retirement in 1991. She was a devoted wife to Paul B. Harris Jr., her husband of 75 years, and a nurturing mother to her five children. Wanda will be remembered for her grace, wisdom, and the beauty she brought to others' lives through her musical talents and community involvement.

Wanda Harris

James Heinlen

James Douglas Heinlen, an 82-year-old Dayton, Ohio resident, passed away on May 25, 2025. Born in Dayton on September 9, 1942, he was a retired employee of Tool Craft and served in the U.S. Army Signal Corp from 1964-1966. He is survived by his brother Kenneth Dale Heinlen and other family members in Ohio and Kansas. His funeral service will be held at Tobias Funeral Home-Belmont Chapel with interment at Woodland Cemetery in Dayton.

James Heinlen

Donald T. Hess Sr.

Donald T. Hess, Sr., aged 94, of West Milton, Ohio, passed away on May 26, 2025. A visitation service will be held on Monday, June 2, 2025, from 4-5 PM at the Newcomer North Chapel in Dayton, Ohio. Family and friends are invited to pay their respects during this time. Further details about funeral arrangements or memorial services were not provided in the notice.

Gene Hollingshead

Gene Frederick "Rick" Hollingshead, 74, of Beavercreek, Ohio, died on May 21, 2025. He will be honored with a private service at Belton-Stroup Funeral Home in Fairborn, Ohio. No additional information about his life or survivors was provided in the brief obituary announcement.

Betty Hopkins

Betty Lucille Hopkins, 90, of Springfield, passed away on May 27th, 2025, at her home. Born on December 19th, 1934, in Albany, Ohio to Floyd and Dora Hook, she is survived by her children Donald and Stacey, seven grandchildren, and thirteen great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband William "Milo" Hopkins, two sons (Steve and Larry), and her brother Floyd. A celebration of life will be held on June 5th, 2025, at Littleton & Rue Funeral Home, followed by burial at Rose Hill Burial Park.

Betty Hopkins

Barbara Hoying

Sister Barbara Ann Hoying, aged 87, died on May 30 in St. Marys, Ohio, after serving as a Sister of the Precious Blood for 68 years. Born in February 1938 as the eldest of 17 children, she entered religious life in 1957 and dedicated herself to various ministries including teaching, religious education, retreat direction, and leadership at the Maria Stein Shrine until her retirement in 2013. Her funeral Mass will be celebrated at Precious Blood Church in Dayton on June 4, 2025, with visitation at Maria Stein Shrine on June 3 and at the church before the service. Sister Barbara Ann is survived by her religious community, many siblings, nieces and nephews, and will be remembered for her kind, listening spirit.

Barbara Hoying

Tommy Jones

Tommy Lerovia Jones, a 69-year-old resident of Dayton, Ohio, passed away on May 23, 2025. A Celebration of Life service will be held on June 2, 2025, from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM at New Zion Missionary Baptist Church. The funeral arrangements are being handled by Thomas Funeral Home in Trotwood, Ohio. No additional details about the cause of death or surviving family members were provided in the obituary.

Clifford Koss

Clifford Paul Koss, 78, of Huber Heights, died on May 24, 2025, at Ohio's Hospice of Dayton. He was a retired Huber Heights Police Officer after 13 years of service, a Civil Contractor at WPAFB for over 25 years, and a Vietnam War veteran of the U.S. Air Force. Koss was active in numerous organizations including St. Peter Catholic Church and various Masonic groups. He is survived by his wife Terrie, two children, a sister, six grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, and many other relatives and friends.

Clifford Koss

Richard Vernon Kuhns

Richard Vernon Kuhns (December 5, 1940 - June 1, 2025) was a Miamisburg High School graduate who worked at Dayton Power & Light for over 35 years and owned RK Lead Recycling. He was predeceased by his parents, brother Gary, wife Ruth Ann, and stepson Richard Brumfield. Richard is survived by his daughter Cassie, three stepchildren, three grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, three brothers, and numerous other family members. An avid NASCAR and Jeff Gordon fan who loved driving and proudly displayed the American flag, Richard's life was characterized by hard work, resilience, and deep family connections.

Richard Vernon Kuhns

Nearetta Lee

Nearetta Lee, 91, of Dayton, Ohio, passed away on May 22, 2025. Her funeral service will be held at 11 am on Tuesday, June 3, 2025. The service will take place at House of Wheat Funeral Home in Dayton, Ohio. No additional details about her life or surviving family members were provided in the obituary notice.

David Buehrle

David Lawrence Buehrle, known as "No Name Cowboy," passed away on May 24, 2025, at his home in Springboro, Ohio. A man of diverse interests and talents, he was a Master Electrician who founded Buehrle Electric Service, a blacksmith who volunteered at historical sites, and the owner of No Name Cowboy Artisan Beef Jerky. David was deeply involved in cowboy culture as a lifetime member of the Single Action Shooting Society and the Big Irons shooting club. He is survived by his daughter, siblings, grandchildren, and numerous other family members who will miss his independent spirit.

David Buehrle

Larry Ellis

Larry Donnell Ellis, 69, of Dayton, Ohio, passed away on Wednesday, May 21, 2025. His funeral service will be held on Wednesday, June 4, 2025, at 12 pm at House of Wheat Funeral Home in Dayton. Visitation will take place from 10 am to 12 pm, with family receiving friends during the final hour. Following the service, Mr. Ellis will be laid to rest at Woodland Cemetery.

Larry Ellis

Barbara Henderson

Barbara E. Henderson, 88, passed away on May 28, 2025, in Yorktown, VA. A 1955 graduate of St. Paris High School, she married her high school sweetheart Daryl and later operated a Christian bookstore while being active in her church community. She was a devoted wife, mother, seamstress, and cook who is survived by her three children, eight grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, and her brother Samuel. Services will be held Tuesday at Littleton & Rue Funeral Home with burial following at Glen Have Memorial Garden.

Barbara Henderson

Norma Hull

Norma Jean Hull, 91, of Kettering, passed away on May 24, 2025, after a life dedicated to family and faith. Born in Maryland, she worked in bookkeeping, volunteered at Mercy Medical Center, and was deeply involved with First United Methodist Church of New Carlisle. She is survived by her four children, two stepchildren, and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren, having been preceded in death by her two husbands, brother, sister-in-law, and stepson. A Celebration of Life will be held on June 14, 2025, at First United Methodist Church of New Carlisle, where her legacy of love and service will be remembered.

Norma Hull

Diane Lange

Diane Lange (née Yost), 79, of Dayton, Ohio, passed away on April 26, 2025. A visitation will be held on Friday, June 6, 2025, from 5:30 to 7:00 PM at the Newcomer North Chapel in Dayton. A service will follow immediately after the visitation at 7:00 PM at the same location. Family and friends are invited to pay their respects and honor her memory.

Douglas Harlow

Douglas Warren Harlow, a 74-year-old Dayton resident, died on May 26, 2025, after a brief battle with cancer. A former police officer who later built a career in cybersecurity, Harlow helped establish NCR's first cybersecurity program and co-founded a security company with his son before retiring from CareSource. He is survived by his wife Wei, former spouse Jennifer, five children, and several grandchildren, while his parents and sister preceded him in death. Harlow enjoyed hunting, rose gardening, geocaching, and woodworking in his spare time.

Maud Houston

Maud Eveline Houston, aged 94, of Miamisburg, Ohio, passed away on May 22, 2025. Her funeral service will be held on Tuesday, June 3, 2025, at 12:30 pm at the Dryden Road Pentecostal Church in Moraine, Ohio. The service arrangements are being handled by Baker-Hazel & Snider funeral home of Dayton, Ohio. She was a longtime resident of the greater Dayton area.

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