Obituaries
Loretta Higgins
Dec 7, 2010
HIGGINS, LORETTA J., age 82, passed away, Tuesday, December 7, 2010. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles "Bud" Higgins. Loretta is survived by her daughter, Janet (Dan) Wolodkiewicz and a son, James Higgins and former daughter-in-law, Heidi Higgins. She is also survived by her 3 Grandsons: Ben (Rachel), Brad (Sheena) and Alex Wolodkiewicz and 3 great-grandchildren: Dylan,...
Dolores Jolley
Dec 6, 2010
Jolley, Dolores Irene, age 87 of Mad River, passed away Monday, December 6, 2010. Dolores was a member of the Eastern Star, Good Sam Club and Otterbein United Methodist Church. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Dolores was a gracious lady who spent her retirement serving others. She had a great faith in the Lord Jesus...
Eugen Mauch
Dec 3, 2010
MAUCH, Eugene E. age 80 of Washington Twp., passed away Friday, December 3, 2010. Gene was a member of the Ohio Society of CPA's, American Institute of CPA's, Lieutenant in the US Army, a graduate of Chaminade in 1948 and UD in 1952. He is survived by his wife, Mary Ann; two sons and daughters-in-law, Steve and Rose Marie Mauch...
RoseAnne Gerhard
Dec 3, 2010
GERHARD, RoseAnne E. age 90 of Kettering passed away Friday December 3, 2010. RoseAnne was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, William in 1989; a brother, Clarence Leik and a sister, Evelyn Leurck. She is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, William D. and Judy Gerhard of Engelwood; daughters and sons-in law, Marie and Ned Zerkel of...
William Snihur
Nov 24, 2010
SNIHUR, WILLIAM D. "Billy", Age 52, passed away Wednesday, November 24, 2010. He was born in Syracuse, NY on August 28, 1958 and graduated from Centerville High School in 1976. Billy worked at T and T Label before suffering a disabling heart attack at the age of 21. He was currently living at the Oaks of West Kettering at the...
Joe Pumphrey
Nov 18, 2010
PUMPHREY, Joe D. age 77, of Centerville, passed away Thursday November 18, 2010. Mr. Pumphrey, a U.S. Navy veteran of the Korean War, retired as the Deputy Director of the Far East Division for the Secretary of Defense. He was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Monika Pumphrey. He is survived by his loving wife of almost 54 years, Margie...
Flora Szakal
Nov 14, 2010
SZAKAL, Flora "Dukie" age 90 of Longboat Key, Fla. and Dayton, Ohio, died peacefully November 14, 2010.Flora was born on June 25, 1920, in Dayton, Ohio, the daughter of Fred and Irene Johnson. She married Joseph R. Szakal, Sr. on January 21, 1940 and with Joe, raised 3 children in Dayton, Ohio. Dukie will be fondly remembered by family and...
Joseph Westendorf
Nov 10, 2010
Westendorf, Joseph L., age 97, of Dayton, passed away Wednesday November 10, 2010. He was born on 12-12-12 to the late Joseph and Olivia (Heil) Westendorf. Joe was a World War II veteran and a long-time parishioner of Immaculate Conception Church. "Dody" was also a life-long U.D. Flyer fan, a member of the U.D. Flyers Club, a member of the...
Olivia Cappadora
Nov 8, 2010
CAPPADORA, OLIVIA ANN, age 69, passed away Monday, November 8, 2010. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles J. Stoll, father, Joseph Weaver, mother, Mildred Weaver and brother, Joe Weaver. Olivia is survived by her daughter, Julie Kays, sons: Charles (Brandi) Stoll and Gregg Stoll and grandchildren: Charlie Stoll, Christina Stoll, Ryan Stimpfl, Jacob Stoll, Landon Stoll and...
Karen Sheeler
Nov 7, 2010
SHEELER, Karen Pfeffer Feb 7, 1956-Nov 7, 2010, age 54 of Dayton passed away after a long battle with breast cancer. She was born to the late Dorothy JoAnn (Cramblett) and Joseph Anthony Pfeffer and raised as a small child in Hillsboro, OH with her six other siblings. After the death of her mother, she was raised in the Ohio...
Marie Salwick
Nov 4, 2010
SALWICK, Marie L. "Millie" age 89 of Miamisburg passed away Thursday, November 4, 2010 in the comfort of her home. Marie was born March 15, 1921 in Antioch, CA. She had an active and rewarding career in Aerospace. She was a beloved and devoted mother, grandmother, great grandmother and a dear friend. Marie is survived by her daughters, Barbara Rowland...
Patrick Ward
Nov 2, 2010
WARD, PATRICK J., age 78, passed away Tuesday, November 2, 2010. Patrick is survived by his wife, Patricia Ward, daughter, Maureen Ward, sons: Michael (Jennifer) Ward, Mark (Terra) Ward and Matthew Ward, grandchildren: David Conrad, Joel (Emily) Conrad, Ryan Ward, Stanley Ward and Rachel Ward and great-grandchildren: Isaac Conrad and Mylie Conrad. He is also survived by his sister, Mary...
Delores Ann
Nov 1, 2010
LEE, Delores Ann age 77, of Dayton, passed away Monday November 1, 2010. Delores was preceded in death by her husband, Paul Lee; a daughter, Sharon Sturgill; and a son, Dale Lee. She is survived by a daughter, Marsha Lee; a son, Larry Lee; four grandchildren, Michael Sturgill, Candy Osburn (& Ronnie), Jordan Lee, Samantha Stroehle; 8 great-grandchildren; a brother,...
Mary Lake
Oct 28, 2010
Lake, Mary Louise, age 72, of Centerville, passed away Thursday October 28, 2010. Mary was a retired dental assistant after working for many years for Dr. Welfare & Dr. Fricke. She is survived by two sons and daughters-in-law, David & Delisa Lake, Kevin & Carmen Lake, of California; her granddaughter, Mary Rachel Lake; a sister, Nellie Mae Ryan; and her...
Helen Derr
Oct 27, 2010
Derr, Helen C., age 99, of Centerville, passed away Wednesday October 27, 2010. Helen was a long-time switchboard operator with Miami Valley Hospital and Dayton State Hospital. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert C. Derr; sisters, Virginia and Catherine and her two brothers, Orville and Larry. She is survived by two sisters, Margie Parry and Geraldine White;...
Ann Wehner
Oct 25, 2010
Wehner, Ann Elizabeth, 58, passed away Monday October 25, 2010 after a brief illness. She was preceded in death by her father, Joseph Wehner. Ann is survived by her mother, Patricia Dawson Wehner; sister, Julie Wehner; brothers and sisters-in-law, Pete and Margie Wehner and Paul and Paula Wehner; niece and nephews: Caitlin, John, Andy and Gabe. The family would like...
Virginia Feder
Oct 24, 2010
FEDER, Virginia H. age 99 of Kettering passed away Sunday October 24, 2010. Virginia was preceded in death by her husband John G. She is survived by a daughter, Elizabeth Gustafson (husband Steve) of Kettering; a son, John H. (wife Cathy); three grandchildren, David, Brian Gustafson and John R. Feder. Raised in Atlanta, Virginia earned her BS at Agnes Scott...
Judith Diehl
Oct 18, 2010
DIEHL, JUDITH M., age 56 passed away, Monday, October 18, 2010. She was preceded in death by her parents: James and Jean Caplinger. Judith is survived by her husband, Daniel A. Diehl, sisters: Annie (Gary) Childers and Jill Caplinger, brothers: Michael (Annetta) Caplinger and Patrick Caplinger and numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held Thursday, October 21st from 5:00-7:00...
Tressa Ross
Oct 15, 2010
Tressa S. Ross, 93 of Las Vegas, Nevada and formerly of Centerville, Ohio, passed away on October 15. Mrs. Ross was preceded in death by her husband, Harold, and sister Philomena Bowser and is survived by a step son, Jim Ross of Dayton, sisters Virginia DiPasquale of Valrico, Florida, and Mary Carozza of Las Vegas, Nevada. Also survived by nephews...
Eileen J.
Oct 13, 2010
COX, EILEEN J. (Buzzell), a 35 year resident of Centerville and most recently of Miami Township and Hilton Head Island, SC, went to be with her Lord on Wednesday, October 13, 2010, at the age of 65. She was preceded in death by her father, Kenneth Buzzell and her companion, Beau. Eileen is survived by her mother, Betty Buzzell, her...

