Verena Kathryn Shroyer (née Hilgefort)
May 17, 2025
Verena Kathryn Shroyer (née Hilgefort), 88, a devoted caregiver and ardent advocate for the developmentally disabled, passed away peacefully on May 17, 2025, at Kettering Hospital. Born on May 11, 1937 in Cincinnati, OH, she then moved after marriage to Kettering, OH where she lived for almost 65 years. She dedicated her life to raising her family and championing the...
Edward R. "Ed" Tolle
May 12, 2025
EDWARD R. “ED” TOLLE, age 97, of Kettering, passed away on May 12, 2025. He was born in Dayton on February 16, 1928, the son of Crayton and Lillian (Miller) Tolle.
Ed was a 1946 graduate of Chaminade High School, where he was a member of the Athletic Hall of Fame for football. Following his graduation, Ed proudly served his country...
Dennis Michael McCormick
May 12, 2025
DENNIS MICHAEL McCORMICK, age 82, of Spring Valley, passed away in his home on May 12, 2025. He was born in Dayton on August 31, 1942, the son of John T. and Hazel A. (Deady) McCormick.
Dennis was a 1961 graduate of Chaminade High School and later attended the University of Dayton. He proudly served his country during the Vietnam Era...
Claire A. (Rosendahl) Pfeiffer
May 10, 2025
PFEIFFER, Claire Ann (Rosendahl), 93, of Centerville, died peacefully on Saturday, May 10, 2025. She was born on March 31, 1932. She graduated from Notre Dame Academy in 1950 and the Athenaeum of Ohio’s teacher preparation program. She married David L. Pfeiffer on June 26, 1954. Before starting their family, Claire taught elementary school at St. Joseph Catholic School in...
Harriet J. Brenneman
May 6, 2025
Harriet J. Brenneman (Wulber), passed away peacefully May 6, 2025 at home in Springboro, Ohio. She grew up on a farm in rural Darke county, Ohio, the eldest of three daughters, and graduated from Versailles High School. She married Ivan and had two children before moving to Englewood in 1969. A few years later she started her long career in...
Joel Johnson
Apr 30, 2025
Johnson, Joel A. passed away peacefully at home on April 30, 2025 at the age of 65. Born in Dayton, Ohio on March 10, 1960 attended Saint Anthony School and a graduate of Belmont High School. He served in the United States Navy and worked for the city of Dayton.
He was preceded in death by his father Gerald C. Johnson,...
Ronald Deger Sr.
Apr 29, 2025
It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of Ronald Thomas Deger, Sr., a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, who passed away on April 29, 2025, at the age of 83. He was born to the late Dr. Robert and Winnifred (Grant) Deger on May 21, 1941, in Dayton, Ohio, where he happily lived the majority...
Michelle Lynn Zummo
Apr 26, 2025
Michelle Lynn Zummo, a dedicated Registered Nurse and beloved member of her community, passed away on April 26, 2025, in Centerville, Ohio, at the age of 69. Born on July 17, 1955, in Dayton, Ohio, Michelle’s life was characterized by her unwavering commitment to caring for others, both in her professional endeavors and personal relationships.
Michelle graduated from Wright State University...
Nancy Fletcher
Apr 22, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Nancy A. Fletcher, a beloved mother, grandmother, and devoted friend, who departed this world peacefully on April 22, 2025, at the age of 87. Born in Dayton, Ohio, Nancy filled the lives of those around her with kindness, wisdom, and unwavering love. Nancy dedicated many years of her life...
Christopher J. Moorman
Apr 21, 2025
Christopher J. Moorman, a cherished father, grandfather, brother, and friend, departed this life on April 21, 2025, at the age of 66, in his beloved hometown of Dayton, Ohio. Born on October 4, 1958, Christopher was a bright light in the lives of those who knew him, a dedicated school bus driver for Fairborn City Schools, and a proud veteran...
Richard "Rick" Estes
Apr 18, 2025
Richard “Rick” Estes, 71, of Centerville, Ohio, passed peacefully surrounded by family after a long brave battle with Multiple Myeloma.
Born August 24, 1953 in South Carolina to Clayton and Beulah Estes. Rick was the oldest of four (4) children, graduated from Miamisburg High School in 1971 and obtained his degree in Pharmacy in June of 1977 from The Ohio State...
Margaret L. "Peg" Arnold
Apr 15, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Margaret L. “Peg” Arnold, a beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She entered heaven peacefully on April 15, 2025 after celebrating her goal of reaching 95.
Peg’s faith was the cornerstone of her and Bill’s life. She couldn’t wait to start her day with devotions, followed by her word puzzles in...
Kay F. Johnson
Apr 11, 2025
KAY F. JOHNSON, age 66, of Oakwood, Ohio, passed away peacefully on April 11, 2025, at Kettering Health Main Campus surrounded by her beloved family. She was born in Cookeville, Tennessee, on January 28, 1959, the daughter of Howard and Jewel Walker.
In her early years, Kay spent her summers on the family farm in Cookeville, Tennessee, with her cherished grandmother,...
Robert Edward "Rob" Keithley
Apr 9, 2025
Robert Edward Keithley, age 48, of Washington Twp., Ohio, was called home April 9, 2025.
Rob is survived by his sisters, Catherine E. Jones (Russell) of Monroe, Ohio and Kristie A. Clark (Kevin) of Washington Twp., Ohio, and four nieces and nephews, Mackayla, Landon and Lincoln Jones, and Marianna Jean (MJ) Clark. He is also survived by seven aunts and uncles,...
Thomas C. Nyhan Sr.
Apr 9, 2025
Thomas Childers Nyhan Sr., a devoted family man, respected businessman, and decorated veteran, passed away peacefully, leaving behind a rich legacy of love, service, and achievement.
Born on February 6, 1933, in Chicago, Illinois, Tom was the beloved son of James and Harriet Nyhan. In 1936, the family moved to Dayton, Ohio, where Tom would spend the majority of his life....
Thomas J. Rauch
Apr 9, 2025
It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of Thomas Joseph Rauch, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, who passed away on April 9, 2025, at the age of 80. He was born on October 11, 1944, in Dayton, Ohio and he lived here his entire life.
Tom attended St. Anthony School and graduated from Chaminade High...
Marie A. "Toni" Kleinhans
Apr 8, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Marie A. Kleinhans, "Toni", a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. Surrounded by the love of her family, she departed this world peacefully in her lifelong home of Dayton, Ohio on April 8th, 2025, at the age of 91, with the same grace and strength that defined her life....
Bill W. Thompson
Apr 7, 2025
Bill W. Thompson, a beloved man whose warmth and humor touched countless lives, passed away peacefully on April 7, 2025, at The Patterson of Beavercreek. He was born on January 5, 1945, in Pineville, Kentucky to the late Robert and Voda (Sutton) Thompson.
An alumnus of Middletown Monroe High School, graduating in 1963, Bill furthered his education at Sinclair Community College,...
Gladys Ryan
Mar 31, 2025
Ryan, Gladys M., age 82 of Bloomington, IN formerly of Dayton passed away Monday, March 31, 2025. Gladys was preceded in death by her husband, Jeff. She is survived by a daughter, Cheryl Ryan; two sons and a daughter-in-law, Jeff (Diana) Ryan, Roger Ryan; two sisters, Alice New, Margaret Hoover; a brother and sister-in-law, Mont (Nancy) White; grandchildren, Jeff Paul,...
Loras Berns
Mar 29, 2025
Loras Gerard Berns, 61, passed away on March 29, 2025, in Wilmington, Ohio. Born on July 12, 1963, in Dayton, Ohio, Loras spent his life rooted in the values of hard work and hands-on craftsmanship, which started with his love of tractors from his childhood spent at his grandparents farm in Wisconsin.Throughout his career, Loras was a skilled heavy equipment...