Neil R. Banke
Oct 18, 2025
NEIL R. BANKE, age 91, of Centerville, passed away peacefully on October 18, 2025 at St. Leonard. He was born in Dayton on September 2, 1934, the son of Robert Banke and Dorothy (Flora) Delano.
Neil was a 1952 graduate of Kiser High School. He attended the University of New Mexico before graduating from the University of Dayton with a degree...
Rita I. Brun
Oct 17, 2025
On Friday, October 17, 2025, Rita Brun, age 88, of Dayton passed away, leaving behind a legacy of compassion, kindness and love. Rita will be remembered for her quiet strength, her unwavering faith, and her commitment to her family.
Rita Irene was born in Sidney, Ohio, on May 31, 1937 to Carl and Emma Yost. She and her twin, Rafe, were...
Mary Ann Henz
Oct 13, 2025
Henz, Mary Ann (Finke) age 102 of Kettering passed away Monday, October 13, 2025.
Mary Ann was a lifelong resident of the greater Dayton area. She was a graduate of the University of Dayton with a degree in education, and a Golden Flyer. Mary Ann was a member of the Christ Child Society for 85 years serving as president from 1960-1962....
Thomas Richard "Tom" Harker
Oct 10, 2025
Thomas (Tom) Richard Harker
October 15, 1934 – October 10, 2025
Thomas Richard Harker, age 90, of Dayton, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 10th, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. He was born at St. Elizabeth Hospital on October 15th, 1934.
Tom was a proud graduate of Chaminade High School, Class of 1952. After graduation, he joined the U.S. Navy, where...
Albert J. Woeste
Oct 10, 2025
Albert John Woeste, age 96, of Dayton, Ohio, passed away peacefully on October 10, 2025, surrounded by family. Born on March 21, 1929, Al lived a full and generous life defined by faith, hard work, service, and enduring devotion to family.
He was the youngest of six children. He was preceded in death by his parents, Theodore and Rose Woeste, and...
Lois J. Shearer
Oct 9, 2025
Lois J. Shearer, born on February 14, 1940, in Dayton, Ohio, passed away peacefully on October 9, 2025. She was the daughter of George and Mary Seth.
Lois married James Leroy Shearer on April 29, 1961. Together, they shared a life filled with love and adventure, traveling internationally and creating lasting memories. Lois was a proud mother to one child, Janice...
Ronald Anthony "Ron" Catanzaro
Oct 6, 2025
Known for his faith, love of family, and joyful ability to bring people together,Ronald Anthony Catanzaro passed away on Monday, October 6th, 2025 at the age of 87, surrounded by family.
Ron was born on February 3rd, 1938, to the late Joseph and Viola Catanzaro in Dayton, OH. He grew up alongside his sister, Carmel Kibler, and was especially shaped by...
George "Chip" Tyler, Jr.
Oct 2, 2025
George “Chip” Tyler, Jr. of Riverside, OH, age 64, born on December 3, 1960, in Dayton, OH passed away unexpectedly on October 2, 2025. Chip graduated from Kiser High School (1979) where he was a member of the football team. He worked and found success in the toolmaking industry, first with Mutual Tool and later with Northmont Tool. Chip enjoyed...
Crystal R. Meadors
Oct 1, 2025
CRYSTAL R. MEADORS, age 41, of Kettering, left our world unexpectedly on October 1, 2025. She was born in Dayton, Ohio, on January 7, 1984, the daughter of Billie (Graves) Keaton.
Crystal leaves behind her husband of 23 years, Stan Meadors Jr.; children, Leila Meadors, Jaxson Meadors, Katie Creech, Demitryus Emerson and Skyler Holland; several grandchildren; mother, Billie Keaton; father, Larry...
Jerald R. Smith
Oct 1, 2025
JERALD R. SMITH, age 86, of Kettering, passed away peacefully on October 1, 2025 in his home. He was born in Richmond, Indiana, on March 31, 1939, the son of Floyd and Mary (McAtee) Smith.
Jerald leaves behind his wife, Janet (Howell) Smith; four daughters, Jonda Jennings, Jill Smith, Janice Mazzone and Jodi Hinders; six grandchildren, Caitlyn Jennings, Melanie (Steve) Walton,...
Clarissa Wittmann
Sep 30, 2025
Clarissa Ann Wittmann, age 91, was called home to be with her Lord and Savior Tuesday, September 30, 2025. She was a devoted Christian and active member at Holy Trinity Church in Dayton, Ohio serving as a Catechist, (leading many teens to Christ), a Lector, and a Eucharistic Minister. She volunteered at St. Paul’s Soup Kitchen, was a member of...
Dr. Thomas L. Connair
Sep 30, 2025
Thomas Leo Connair, DVM, of Kettering, Ohio, passed away peacefully at home on September 30, 2025, at the age of 96.
Born in Dayton, Ohio, Tom was the fifth of seven children of Mildred and Sylvan Connair. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Rita; infant daughter Mary; oldest daughter Cecilia; as well as his second wife, Ruth.
Tom leaves...
Martha Ann Kauflin
Sep 29, 2025
Kauflin, Martha Ann (Weckesser), passed away peacefully on September 29, 2025 at the age of 94. She was born in Dayton, Ohio on June 13, 1931, to her parents Urban and Mary (Russell) Weckesser. She attended St. Anthony's Julienne High School and graduated from St. Joseph's Commercial High School in 1949. Martha worked for the government as a buyer at...
Nicholas Edward Ditzel
Sep 27, 2025
Nicholas Edward Ditzel, 29, of Dayton, OH peacefully passed away on September 27, 2025. Nicholas was born on May 23, 1996 in Joplin, Missouri to Douglas and Margaret Ditzel.
A graduate of Centerville High School and The Ohio State University, Nicholas was most recently attending Wright State University, pursuing a career dedicated to serving others in the medical field. His compassion,...
Brian Patrick Guthrie
Sep 23, 2025
Brian Patrick Guthrie, age 40, of Bellbrook, Ohio, died September 23, 2025. Son of Paul and Cindy Guthrie; husband of Heather Lewis; brother-in-law to Cheryln and Nicole Carver-Wishart; step-father to Cody, Maddie, and Samantha Lewis; brother to Kate Guthrie Adams; brother-in-law to Brennan Adams; “FUNcle” to Alton and Zella Adams, and “Fur Daddy” to his beloved dog Zoë.
Brian was a...
Robert "Bob" Hoover
Sep 18, 2025
Robert (Bob) Hoover a devoted husband, father, uncle, brother, brother-in-law and friend passed away at home on September 18, 2025 at the age of 77. Bob was preceded in death by his parents Carl and Freida Hoover; his son Zachary James Hoover, his sister Martha Louise Greer and father-in-law Don Loper. Bob is survived by his wife Debbie (Loper) Hoover,...
Porter X. Lyons
Sep 16, 2025
Porter Xavier Lyons, a writer, poet, linguist, and game master, passed away on September 16, 2025, in Silver Spring, Maryland. Born on October 29, 1993, Porter’s life was filled with creativity and passion for literature and the arts. He graduated from the University of Dayton, where he was a resident assistant at Founders Hall (making it into the RA Hall...
Barbara Schwieterman
Sep 14, 2025
Schwieterman, Barbara Ann
Barbara Schwieterman (Dorsten) a devoted wife, mother, grandma, Mimi and friend passed away at Hospice on September 14, 2025, at the age of 86. Barb was preceded in death by her parents August and Bernadine Dorsten; her siblings Paul, Bob, Patricia, Charlotte, and Jerry; and her loving husband of 60 years, Gene. Barb is survived by her brothers...
Josefa "Toni" Kelley
Sep 11, 2025
JOSEFA "TONI" KELLEY, age 87, of Dayton, passed away peacefully on September 11, 2025 at the Patterson of Beavercreek. She was born on May 25, 1938, the daughter of Simon Rayes Garcia and Helen Valeria (Frye).
Toni spent her career at the Dayton Mental Health Center for 25 years before retiring.
Toni leaves behind her daughters, Sharon Cross and Debra Dargitz.
She was...