Obituaries
Daniel S. Brooks
Apr 12, 2026
Daniel S. Brooks
October 8, 1949 – April 12, 2026
Daniel “Pawpaw” Brooks passed away on April 12, 2026. Born in Columbus, Ohio, he was the son of the late Herbert J. Brooks and Frances Catherine Sullivan Brooks. Dan was born and raised in the south end of Columbus, where he attended St. Mary School from grade school through high school. After...
Jerry Fitzgerald
Apr 12, 2026
The family is composing a personal obituary, and it will be posted as soon as it is available. WESTBROCK FUNERAL HOME-BIGGER RD is serving the family.
Sheila A. Buehrle
2026
BUEHRLE, Sheila Ann, age 82, passed away on Saturday April 11, 2026. Born to Paul McLaughlin and Mary Florence McLaughlin Strukamp in Dayton in 1943, she was preceded in death by the same as well as her beloved husband Bill, her daughter Beth, and her brothers Dennis and Mark. She is survived by her daughters Amy Buehrle Light (Marty) and...
Richard K. Miller
Apr 10, 2026
Miller, Richard K., age 78 of Washington Twp., passed away Friday, April 10, 2026. Richard is preceded in death by his son, Richard Bradley Miller. He is survived by his loving wife of 50 years, Mary; daughter, Ellyn, and her spouse, Elyse Moffi; brother, Harlan Miller and granddaughter, Robin Moffi.
Richard graduated from Miamisburg High School, class of 1965. He then...
Therese D. May
Apr 9, 2026
May, Therese D., age 67 of Dayton, passed away Thursday, April 9, 2026. Therese is preceded in death by her sister, Lynn May, and brother, Christophor May. She is survived by two sisters, Mychelle May and Mylynnde Durand, former brother-in-law, Michael, as well as many nieces and nephews. Therese was employed by Domino's Pizza for nearly 40 years. She was...
Nancy L. Collier
Apr 4, 2026
Nancy L. Collier, age 76 of Dayton, Ohio, passed away peacefully on April 4, 2026, at the Arcadia Care Center in Trotwood, OH, after a brief illness. Born on February 13, 1950, in Dayton, Nancy was a woman of warmth and kindness, known for her sweet nature complemented by a spunky spirit that endeared her to all who knew her.
She...
Joel Ray Lewis
Apr 4, 2026
Joel R. Lewis, 75, of Centerville, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on April 4.
Born September 8, 1950, in Ashland, Kentucky, Joel was the son of the late Ray and Jean Lewis. He was a 1969 graduate of Northridge High School, attended Morehead State University, and earned his master’s degree from Wright State University. During his 35 years working as...
Karen E. McNeily
Apr 3, 2026
KAREN E. McNEILY, age 61, of Dayton, passed away on April 3, 2026. She was born in Great Lakes, Illinois, on October 31, 1964, the daughter of Roy and Charline (Boster) McNeily. Karen was an organ, eye, and tissue donor, already saving three lives and countless others through her gift.
She leaves behind her daughter, Mary (Joshua) Trent; son, James (Mandy) McNeily;...
Nancy Johnson Guenin
Mar 22, 2026
Nancy Johnson Guenin age 85, passed away on March 22, 2026 at the Barrington of Oakley where she resided for over 5 years. As a resident of Kettering, Ohio, she was the eldest daughter of Howard and Ann Staley’s seven children. She attended Corpus Christi and St. Albert's Grade School, Chaminade Julienne High School, and Marquette University in Milwaukee. She...
Susan Hochwalt Craig
Mar 20, 2026
Susan Hochwalt Craig, of Dayton, Ohio, passed away peacefully on March 20, 2026, at the age of 88.
Born on December 26, 1937, Susan lived a long and meaningful life rooted in love, family, and quiet strength. She was known for her kind heart, gentle spirit, and unwavering devotion to those she loved. Susan brought warmth and grace into every room,...
Julie Lynn Wehner
Mar 20, 2026
Julie Lynn Wehner was born on October 12, 1960, in Dayton, Ohio and died at home peacefully on March 20, 2026. She lived in Kettering, Ohio her entire life and graduated from Fairmont HS. She was a caretaker/companion for several women after HS. ‘Miss Julie’ became the school secretary at Our Lady of Good Hope Catholic Parish where she spent...
Wanda Lee Roll
Mar 18, 2026
WANDA LEE ROLL, age 99, of Kettering, passed away peacefully on March 18, 2026. She was born in Dayton on April 24, 1926, the daughter of Ohmer and Naomi (Cleaver) Billett.
Wanda was a graduate of Fairview High School. In her free time, Wanda enjoyed playing tennis and traveling with her late husband, Richard. She was a faithful member of St....
Louise E. Liebert
Mar 18, 2026
Liebert (McIlvoy), Louise E., age 85 of Kettering, passed away Wednesday March 18, 2026. Louise was preceded in death by her husband, Charles in 2018 and a sister in 2022. She is survived by a daughter; three sons; two sisters; two brothers; 12 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren. Louise was born to the late Warren Joseph McIlvoy and Mary Cecelia...
Jonathan Herbert Springer
Mar 17, 2026
Jonathan Herbert Springer, aged 82, of Clayton, Ohio, passed away peacefully at his home on March 17, 2026. He is remembered as a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother-in-law, and friend whose sharp wit and presence are deeply missed.
Born on May 27, 1943, in Memphis, Tennessee, Jon was the only child of George Henry and Dolores (Banker) Springer. His father, originally...
Charlotte L. Stefanics
Mar 15, 2026
STEFANICS, Charlotte, L., age 98, of Centerville, passed away peacefully on Sunday March 15, 2026. She was born December 30, 1927 in Leechburg, PA and grew up in Vandergrift, PA.
She is preceded in death by her sister, Ethel Vance, brother, Jesse Stefanics, niece, Karen Vance and nephew, George Stefanics.
She is survived by her sister, Mary Somogy, nieces Linda Vance, Mary...
Judith J. Bittner
Mar 14, 2026
BITTNER, Judith Jan, age 85 of Springboro passed away Saturday, March 14, 2026. Born to Clarence and Theresa Achbach in 1940 in Dayton, she was preceded in death by her husband, Clarence, her daughter, Debbie, and her brother, Allen. She is survived by sister Patricia Marcum and brother Myron (Jan) Achbach; sons Jeff (Jane) and Mike (Robyn) Bittner, daughters Karen...
William J. Prendergast
Mar 11, 2026
William (Bill) J. Prendergast started his life’s journey 02/11/1942 and completed the journey March 11, 2026.
Bill was a graduate of Belmont High School and retired from General Motors.
He is survived by his wife, Donna, sister and brother-in-law, Debbie and Dan Beach, son Doug, daughter Shari, step children, Patrick, Michelle, Roberta and Katie. Bill was an awesome Grandpa to 12 grandchildren...
Juanita R Grimme
Mar 11, 2026
Juanita R. Grimme (Steinbrunner), age 93, of Dayton, Ohio, passed away peacefully on March 11, 2026, in Dayton where she was born on May 12, 1932. She was a 1950 graduate of Julienne High School and a devoted member of St. Anthony Church for over 65 years. She worked in banking most of her career, retiring from EDS (Third National...
Frankie Elizabeth Stokes
Mar 10, 2026
HER STORY
The Celebration of Life began on February 24, 1946 when Frankie Elizabeth Stokes took her first breath. Frankie was born in Eutaw, Alabama, to Frank and Eliza (Smith Jackson). Frankie attended Roosevelt High School in Dayton, Ohio. Frankie found love in two marriages to Mac Arthur Jordan and Eddie Stokes. Both have preceded her in death. Frankie had worked...
Kenneth Anthony Marchal
Mar 9, 2026
Kenneth (Ken) Anthony Marchal, born on April 20, 1941, in Newport, Ohio, passed away on March 9, 2026. Throughout his life, Ken embodied dedication and passion, both in his professional career and personal interests.
Ken's strong work ethic was developed on the family farm in Russia, Ohio and carried out throughout his professional career. Ken attended Miami Jacobs College, earning an...
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