Obituaries
Robert Huesman
Feb 25, 2011
HUESMAN, Robert H. age 76 of Centerville passed away on Friday February 25, 2011. He was born on September 7, 1934 in Dayton, OH. His parents, R.J. and Gladys Houck Huesman, preceded him in death as well as his sister, Sharon; wife, Carol; daughter, Linda and son Tony. His granddaughter, Ashley Lamb; daughter-in-law, Carol and several nieces and nephews survive...
Janice Flohre
Feb 18, 2011
FLOHRE, JANICE, age 57 of Dayton, OH passed away on Friday, February 18, 2011 after a lengthy struggle with Alzheimer's. Preceded in death by her parents, Dolores and Jerry Flohre. Janice graduated from Wilbur Wright High School class of 1972 and worked for Lexis-Nexis for 20 years. She enjoyed vacationing with friends, music and laughter. She is survived by sisters:...
Isabel Mahlmeister
Feb 17, 2011
MAHLMEISTER, ISABEL E., age 102, passed away Thursday, February 17, 2011. She was preceded in death by her husband, Louis J. Mahlmeister. Isabel is survived by her son, Richard (Sharon) Mahlmeister, step-son, Michael Treiber, grandson, Adam Mahlmeister and 3 nieces. Visitation will be Tuesday, February 22nd from 12:00- 1:00 p.m. at Westbrock Funeral Home, 5980 Bigger Rd. Graveside service will...
Gertrude Longo
Feb 17, 2011
LONGO, GERTRUDE M., age 82 passed away Thursday, February 17, 2011. She was preceded in death by her sister, Dolores Burkholder. Gertrude is survived by her loving husband, Philip Longo, daughters: BettyJo (Jay) Wirtz and Deanna (Michael) Arellano, grandchildren: Tony Wirtz, Philip Flynn, April Arellano and Aaron Arellano, niece, Debbie Seman and nephew, David Seman. Visitation will be held Tuesday,...
Brad iesen
Feb 14, 2011
DRIESEN, BRAD, age 67 passed away Monday, February 14, 2011. Brad was preceded in death by his parents, Arthur and Josephine Driesen and a sister, Evelyn Willis. Brad is survived by his wife, Jennifer Driesen and children: Debbie (Eric) Snyder, Ron Driesen and Diana Driesen and many other relatives and friends. Brad was the founder of The Dayton Dodgers Baseball...
Mark Nartker
Feb 13, 2011
NARTKER, Mark Anthony age 53 of Cincinnati, passed away Sunday, February 13, 2011. Mark was the owner of Prestige Valet in Cincinnati. He is survived by his parents, Richard and Mary Ann of Dayton; two sisters, Anna Green and friend Joe Lobenthal of NY, Madonna and her husband, Clinton Corwin of Tipp City; four brothers and sisters-in-law, Ronald and Doris...
Robert Nemecek
Feb 11, 2011
NEMECEK, ROBERT J., age 60 passed away, Friday, February 11, 2011. He was preceded in death by his parents, Nick and Helen Nemecek (nee Gilfoil). Robert is survived by his sister, Cathy (Larry) Kelly of The Villages, Fl, brothers: Dave Nemecek of San Diego, CA, Mark (Pat) Nemecek of Shaker Heights, OH and Mike Nemecek of Dayton and several nieces...
Hazel Zimmer
Feb 5, 2011
ZIMMER, Hazel M. 90 of Dayton passed away Saturday, February 5, 2011. Graveside services, 12:00 noon Wednesday February 9 at Woodland Cemetery
Joann Close
Feb 2, 2011
CLOSE, Joann age 80 of Centerville passed away Wednesday, February 2, 2011. She is survived by her husband, Patrick of 58 years; four children, Patty (Jeff), Cathy, Larry (Jane), Heidi (Scott); fifteen grandchildren; two great grandchildren; lifelong friends, Virginia Curry and Linda Tamplin. Mass of Christian Burial, 10:30 AM Saturday Februrary 5, at St. Charles Borromeo Church. Burial to follow...
Catherine Weser
Jan 30, 2011
WESER, CATHERINE D., age 98, passed away, Sunday, January 30, 2011. She was preceded in death by her husband, Louis Weser, son, Thomas Weser, grandson, Thomas Schulz, granddaughter, Laura Davis, sister, Vivian Shepard and brother, Edward Bowers. Catherine is survived by her children: Theresa (William) Schulz, Michael (Connie) Weser, Stephen (Susan) Weser, Christine (Herbert) Wells, James Weser and Nicholas (Karen)...
Mary Himes
Jan 29, 2011
HIMES, MARY CANDACE, born May 28, 1950, age 60 of Dayton passed away Saturday, January 29, 2011. Mary is survived by her loving husband of 39 years, Steve Himes, son, Matt (Trisha) Himes, grandchildren: Shelby and Jacob Himes, mother, Jeanette Swartzlander, sisters: Denny (David) Whitehead, Marie Fowler and Sherry Decenzo, mother-in-law, Carlene Himes, brother-in-law, Bill (Susan) Himes, sister-in-laws: Ginny Himes,...
Anthony J.
Jan 27, 2011
DIX, Anthony Joseph Age 94, lifelong member of Our Lady of the Rosary Parish in Old North Dayton passed away at St. Leonard Center January 27, 2011. Anthony, the middle son of nine children, was born March 15, 1916 to Nicholas and Johanna Dix. Together with his six brothers and two brothers-in law at N. J. Dix & Son's Construction...
William Lowry
Jan 26, 2011
LOWRY, WILLIAM GEORGE "BILL", age 46 of Dayton, passed away Wednesday, January 26, 2011 at Hospice of Dayton after a short illness. Survived by his parents: George and Betty Lowry of Centerville, sisters: Susan (Paul) Ciarlariello, Julie (J.D.) Winner, Elaine (Brian) Markland, brother, Tom (Anne) Lowry and numerous nieces and nephews and special friends, Amy and Tina. Bill's family wishes...
Mary Dietrich
Jan 25, 2011
DIETRICH, MARY M., age 94, passed away Tuesday, January 25, 2011. Mary was preceded in death by her husband, Harold Dietrich. She is survived by her nieces: Lois (Frank) Klotz and Carolyn Willis, nephews: Jerry (Joan) Jacobs, William Jacobs, and Lawrence (Joann) Jacobs and numerous great-nieces and great-nephews. The family would like to thank the staff at Sterling House of...
William Ogle
Jan 23, 2011
OGLE, William C. age 57, passed away suddenly, Sunday, January 23, 2011. William was a lifelong member of the Renegade Motorcycle Club. Visitation will be Saturday, January 29th from 12:00 p.m. until time of Funeral Service at 1:00 p.m. at Westbrock Funeral Home, 1712 Wayne Ave, Dayton 45410
Frances Sano
Jan 18, 2011
SANO, Frances K. age 87, of Centerville, passed away Tuesday January 18, 2011. Private services. There will be a celebration of Frances's life Monday January 24th at The American Legion Post #598 (5700 Kentshire Drive Kettering, OH. 45440) from 2-4pm. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to The American Legion Post #598.
Kenneth Uhrig
Jan 17, 2011
UHRIG, KENNETH H., age 59, passed away Monday, January 17, 2011. He was preceded in death by his parents: Robert and Betty Uhrig. Kenneth is survived by his daughters: Nicole (Scott) Fox and Michelle Heinlein, granddaughters: Macayla and Kali Heinlein, brothers: Thomas (Paula) Uhrig and Robert (Patty) Uhrig and close friends: Debi and Arti Breeze. Visitation will be held 5:00-8:00...
Rudolph Krafka
Jan 17, 2011
KRAFKA, Rudolph "Rudy" age 85 of Centerville, Beloved Patriarch of All Wee Krafkas, slipped away quietly on Monday, January 17, 2011. He will forever be remembered for his quiet demeanor, gentle elegance, love of reading, wicked sweet tooth and enjoying a good sip of cognac. A 1954 graduate of UD, he worked at MVH as a microbiologist for 40 years...
William Snihur
Jan 14, 2011
SNIHUR, William W. age 84, went home to be with our Lord Friday, January 14, 2011. He was born in Syracuse, NY and lived there and in Oswego, NY until 1964 before moving to Kettering and then to Centerville in 1967. He was employed at McCalls Printing Company for 8 years and 15 years at the Springfield News and Sun...
Jerome Duckro
Jan 13, 2011
DUCKRO, Jerome R. "Jake" age 74 of Dayton passed away Thursday, January 13, 2011. He was a member of Local 162 Plumbers and Pipe Fitters for 50 years. He was preceded in death by his parents, Edward and Freda, Brothers, Raymond and Richard and sisters-in-law, Caroline and Mary. He is survived by his loving wife Elizabeth of 46 years; 4...

