George "Chip" Tyler, Jr.
Oct 2, 2025
The family is composing a personal obituary and will post it as soon as it is available.
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...
Linda Waker
Sep 7, 2025
Linda K. Waker (Mitchell), a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and friend, passed away peacefully on September 7, 2025, in Dayton, Ohio, her birthplace. Born on November 28, 1941, Linda lived a full and vibrant life that touched the hearts of many. Linda was the daughter of the late Norman and Mary (Davis) Mitchell. She was preceded in death by...
Benjamin Mercer
Sep 1, 2025
Benjamin William Mercer (Ben) was born November 5th 1976 in Dayton Ohio. Survived by (Parents) William Mercer and Laura Mercer, (Sister) Leann Mercer. (Sons) Matthew William Mercer and Jonathan Patrick Mercer. (partner) Ericka Echo.
At an early age, Ben fell in love with sports. He quickly excelled into a football player and basketball player. He played football at Centerville High School...
Thomas Yahle
Sep 1, 2025
Yahle, Thomas W., age 84 of Dayton passed away peacefully at Hospice of Dayton on September 1, 2025. He was born August 31, 1941 to Charles and Angela Yahle of Dayton. Thomas was preceded in death by his sisters, Marie “Toni” Kleinhans and Rita Dakin; grandson Nicholas Bundy. He is survived by his loving wife, Suzanne; son, Thomas; daughters and...
Norman Burgmeier
Aug 29, 2025
Norman Michael Burgmeier, aged 90, passed peacefully at home on August 29th surrounded by his beloved wife Sarah; his children Kathy (Steve Schmaus), Michael, John, and Barbara; and many of his dear grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Also at his side were his daughter-in-laws Denise Burgmeier and Lea Casper, and son-in-law Andy Mackie. Norm was always happiest when his family was together.
Norm...
Patricia Beutel
Aug 29, 2025
Patricia Ann Holton Beutel September 4, 1945 – August 29, 2025
Patricia Ann Holton Beutel, a devoted mother, grandmother, and woman of deep faith, passed away peacefully on August 29, 2025, just days before her 80th birthday. A lifetime parishioner of St. Albert the Great Church, Pat was known for her quiet strength, kindness, and love for her family which included...
Nancy Smith
Aug 29, 2025
Nancy Margaret Smith, 75, of Dayton, passed away August 29, 2025 at Hospice of Dayton. Nancy was born on September 28, 1949 in Flushing, NY to the late Paul and Margaret (Morrison) Smith. She was a graduate of the University of Michigan and a big Wolverines fan.Nancy was a long time resident of Dayton, working 31 years at the Ohio...
Irene Grewe
Aug 28, 2025
Irene L. Grewe (Toth) December 23, 1930…
Irene Leona Toth, daughter of Hungarian immigrants, was part of the couple’s first generation born to US citizenship. She was born in an Old North Dayton neighborhood on Wortman Avenue. Wortman exists now in memory only. You can see where it was on old maps of Dayton where you might also find the Kossuth...