Funeral Homes in Dayton, OH

Facts about the city

• Some of the notable people born here have been: Stephen Sprouse (fashion designer and artist), Mike Turner (politician and lawyer), Kim Deal (singer and musician), Chad Lowe (actor and television director), Toccara Jones (model and fashion model), Darrell Jackson (american football player), and Peerless Price (american football player).
• Dayton is home to the following sports teams: Dayton Bombers, Dayton Flyers men's basketball, and Wright State Raiders men's basketball.

Dayton (/ˈdeɪtən/; local pronunciation: /ˈdeɪʔn/) is the sixth largest city in the state of Ohio and is the county seat of Montgomery County. In the 2010 census, the population was 141,527; the Dayton metropolitan area had 841,502 residents, making it the fourth-largest metropolitan area in Ohio, after only the urban agglomerations of Cleveland, Cincinnati and Columbus, and the 63rd largest in the United States. The Dayton-Springfield-Greenville Combined Statistical Area had a population of 1,080,044 in 2010 and is the 43rd largest in the United States. Dayton is situated within the Miami Valley region of Ohio just north of the Cincinnati–Northern Kentucky metropolitan area.Ohio's borders are within 500 miles (800 km) of roughly 60 percent of the country's population and manufacturing infrastructure, making the Dayton area a logistical centroid for manufacturers, suppliers, and shippers. Dayton also plays host to significant research and development in fields like industrial, aeronautical, and astronautical engineering that have led to many technological innovations. Much of this innovation is due in part to Wright-Patterson Air Force Base and its place within the community. With the decline of heavy manufacturing, Dayton's businesses have diversified into a service economy that includes insurance and legal sectors as well as healthcare and government sectors.Other than defense and aerospace, healthcare accounts for much of the Dayton area's economy. Hospitals in the Greater Dayton area have an estimated combined employment of nearly 32,000, a yearly economic impact of $6.8 billion. It is estimated that Premier Health Partners, a hospital network, contributes more than $2 billion a year to the region through operating, employment, and capital expenditures. In 2011, Dayton was rated the No. 3 city in the nation out of the top 50 cities in the United States by HealthGrades for excellence in health care. Many hospitals in the Dayton area are consistently ranked by Forbes, U.S. News & World Report, and HealthGrades for clinical excellence.Dayton is also noted for its association with aviation; the city is home to the National Museum of the United States Air Force and is the birthplace of Orville Wright. Other well-known individuals born in the city include poet Paul Laurence Dunbar and entrepreneur John H. Patterson. Dayton is also known for its many patents, inventions, and inventors that have come from the area, most notable being the Wright brothers' invention of powered flight. In 2008, 2009, and 2010, Site Selection magazine ranked Dayton the No. 1 mid-sized metropolitan area in the nation for economic development. Also in 2010, Dayton was named one of the best places in the United States for college graduates to find a job.

Dayton Obituaries

It was reported by Orlando Sentinel on May 21st, 2022 that Janella Zugelder (Holtgreven) passed away in Orlando, Florida.  Ms. Zugelder was 86 years old and was born in Dayton, OH.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Janella's life.

It was revealed by Orlando Sentinel on April 28th, 2022 that C Erwin Velbis perished in Dayton, Ohio.  Velbis was 56 years old and was born in Lexington, KY.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor C Erwin's life.

It was reported by Miami Valley T on April 25th, 2022 that Jeffrey D Layman died in Dayton, Ohio.  Layman was 69 years old.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Jeffrey D's life.

It was revealed by Miami Valley T on April 20th, 2022 that Marilyn Sue Brumbaugh passed away in Dayton, Ohio.  Brumbaugh was 79 years old.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Marilyn Sue's life.

It was noted by Washington Post (DC) on April 17th, 2022 that Janet Benko (Regan) passed on in Maryland.  Ms. Benko was 69 years old and was born in Dayton, OH.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Janet's life.

It was reported by Tampa Bay on April 5th, 2022 that Frederick E Thompson passed away in Otto, North Carolina.  Thompson was 74 years old and was born in Dayton, OH.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Frederick E's life.

It was revealed by Miami Valley T on April 4th, 2022 that Richard O "Rich" Maschino passed away in Dayton, Ohio.  Maschino was 65 years old.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Richard O "Rich"'s life.

It was noted by Miami Valley T on April 4th, 2022 that Dennis James "Denny" Partin passed on in Dayton, Ohio.  Partin was 57 years old.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Dennis James "Denny"'s life.

It was noted by Miami Valley T on March 28th, 2022 that Scott D Rupright passed on in Dayton, Ohio.  Rupright was 58 years old.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Scott D's life.

It was noted by Miami Valley T on March 28th, 2022 that Julie Ann Shelley died in Dayton, Ohio.  Shelley was 62 years old.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Julie Ann's life.

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Dayton has a number of acclaimed museums, which has led to a thriving tourist industry. One popular museum in the area is the National Museum of the United States Air Force, which is the world's oldest aviation museum. Dayton is also the site of the Dayton Art Institute, which has an impressive archaeological collection, as well as the Boonshoft Museum of Discovery which has been judged as one of the best museums for children.

The official website for the city of Dayton is http://daytonohio.gov.