Obituaries
erend Thomas M. Gaeke
Sep 13, 2022
Father Thomas M. Gaeke died 9/13/2022 at Hospice of Dayton, his brother at his side, after a long illness. Preceding him in death were his parents, Harry F. Gaeke and Rosemary B. Gaeke of Dayton and nephew, Jonathan R. Gaeke. He is survived by his brother, Richard F. Gaeke, MD of Middletown, OH, and nephews, Brian Gaeke (Vanessa) of San...
Howard Thomas Ackerman
Sep 7, 2022
Howard Thomas Ackerman passed away September, 7, 2022 at home with his family at his side. He was preceded in death by his parents Herbert & LaVita Ackerman, brothers, Donald Ackerman (wife Barb Ackerman) and James Ackerman, son-in-law Jim Janovsky (Shirley), mother-in-law Shirley Janning (Kronauge), sister-in-law Lois Kronauge, nephew David Kronauge. Howard is survived by his devoted loving “Sweetie” of...
Lawrence L. Luehrs Jr.
Sep 4, 2022
Luehrs Jr., Lawrence L. (Larry), age 88, passed away peacefully on September 4, 2022 after a lengthy illness. He was preceded in death by his son, Lawrence Luehrs III (Sandy) and his parents, Anna (Litkowski) and Lawrence L. Luehrs Sr. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Barbara Ann (Bookhamer) Luehrs; his son, Gregory (Shonda) Luehrs; and by...
Kimberle Prosen
Sep 3, 2022
PROSEN, Kimberle, age 60 of St. Paris, Ohio passed away on Saturday, September 3, 2022 surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Dayton to the late, Donald and Janet (York) Brown. She is survived by her husband, Tim Prosen; daughter, Jessica Elam; granddaughters, Kacie and Willow; brothers Steve(Vickie) Brown, Mike(Robin) Brown; sister, Pete(Bryan) Spiller and many other numerous...
Larysa Gubernator
Aug 29, 2022
In Loving Memory of Larysa Gubernator (08-12-1949 — 08-29-2022) Larysa Kyrylivna Gubernator (affectionately called Lorochka in Ukraine and Busi in the US) left this Earth in the early hours of August 29th at Kettering Hospital, after a series of sudden and very courageous battles with multiple health issues over the summer. She was born on August 12th, 1949 in Mala...
Anna Catherine Selvage
Aug 29, 2022
Katie married Harry B. Selvage, Jr. in 1969 and moved to Dayton, Ohio. The couple was blessed with two children. Katie was a dedicated employee of Children's Medical Center (Dayton) for 33 years. She was a long-time member of Our Lady of the Rosary Church. She loved God and her family, especially her grandchildren. She loved her Kentucky roots and...
Theresa Marie Ahlquist
Aug 15, 2022
AHLQUIST, Theresa Marie (nee Fitzharris), age 84 of Dayton passed away on Monday, August 15, 2022. She was born in Dayton to the late, James Richard and Stella Anne (McCoy) Fitzharris. Theresa was also preceded in death by her loving husband, Paul Ahlquist (2019), siblings: Irene, Marge, Helen, June, Dick, Mary, Bob, Barb and Billy. She is survived by her...
Jeffrey T. "Jeff" Wiedeman
Aug 13, 2022
WIEDEMAN, Jeffrey T 62, of Dayton passed away on August 13, 2022 after a lengthy illness. He was born June 4, 1960, and is preceded in death by his father, Tom. Jeff is survived by his wife, Connie; mother, Sue, sisters Amy (Andrew Switzer), Mary Quinn (Ted), Kathy (Leslee Elliott-Sowers); children Adam and Mila; stepdaughter Jennifer (Jason McWhorter), grandchildren Guinness...
Kelly Reston Wilson
Aug 12, 2022
Kelly Reston Wilson, age 35, of Bellbrook passed away unexpectedly on August 12, 2022. He was born in Tampa, FL on May 31, 1987, to JD and Karen (Milton) Wilson. He is survived by his beloved daughter, Lillian Rose Wilson; parents, JD and Karen; grandfather, William L. Milton of Watertown, NY; brother, Christopher F. Farr (Olivia) and children Ocean, Callin,...
Frank Dominick Berardi Jr.
Aug 10, 2022
Berardi Jr., Frank Dominick, age 88 of Kettering passed away on August 10th. Frank was born at home on December 3, 1933 to Frank and Concetta Berardi. He is survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Marlene; their five children Lynne (Mike) Imhoff, Lori (Dan) Orman, Joseph (Marilyn), Victor (Patty) and Chris (Patti) Berardi; adored grandchildren Brian (Ellen), Ian...
James L. "Jim" Coyle
Aug 10, 2022
James L. Coyle of Dayton Ohio passed away Aug. 10, 2022, at Hospice of Dayton after a long illness. He was born November 17, 1944, to Robert U. Coyle and Rozella M. Palmer. He is preceded in death by his Brother Daniel A. Coyle and a sister Madonna. M. Elliott. He was one of 9 children. He has 3 Brothers...
Ann Sobota Coens
Aug 6, 2022
Ann Sobota Coens, 87, passed away on August 6, 2022, surrounded by her loved ones. She died in Dayton, Ohio, but was a long-time resident of Schaumburg, Illinois. Ann was a sister, wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, friend, and a positive thinker. She was a true businesswoman who loved all the many jobs she had throughout her life that provided...
James "Jim" McGraw Jr.
Aug 6, 2022
James (Jim) Anthony McGraw Jr., 95, passed away on August 6, 2022 at Bethany Village in Centerville, Ohio. He was born on June 1, 1927 in Columbus, Ohio to James and Agnes McGraw of Urbana, Ohio. He attended St. Mary’s School in Urbana, served in the Navy, and then earned his bachelor’s degree in business from the University of Dayton....
Marion Theodore Zwolski
Aug 3, 2022
Marion was born at home on September 13, 1940, in Dayton to Marion S. and Sophie (Zembruski) Zwolski. He died suddenly August 3, 2022 at home. He is survived by his wife of almost 55 years Jane (Buechele) Zwolski, and their children, Carolyn (Tom Powell) and Douglas (Niki), two grandchildren, Emily Powell, and Steve Zwolski, five sisters – Genevieve (Albers),...
Donna R. Csavina
Jul 30, 2022
Donna R. Csavina Our loving mother, wife, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend, Donna Ruth (Willenbrink) Csavina of Centerville, Ohio, passed away at 75, on July 30, 2022, surrounded by her husband and daughters. Donna was born to the late Charles H. and Ruth F. (Huelsman) Willenbrink on October 10, 1946, in Cincinnati. Catholic tradition and her strong faith were a...
Genevieve Marie Newman
Jul 25, 2022
“Genevieve Marie Newman, of Oakwood, OH was stillborn July 25, 2022. She is survived by her parents Zachary and Jandy, her sisters Callia, Leah, Frances, Esther, and Agnes, and her grandparents, Dan and Nelda Newman and Jay and Judy Smith. The ability to inspire greatness and change lives is always desired but often takes a lifetime to achieve and we...
Matthew R. Perkins
Jul 19, 2022
PERKINS, Matthew Richard Age, 60, from Centerville, Ohio, passed away on July 19, 2022, following a brief illness. Matt was a graduate of Alter High School and Miami University. He taught social studies and coached football in Walkersville, Maryland prior to returning to the Dayton area. A bit of a Renaissance Man, Matt had many academic interests ranging from archaeology,...
Linda L. Roberts
Jul 18, 2022
Roberts, Linda L., age 76, of Dayton, passed away Monday July 18, 2022. Linda was a graduate of Patterson Co-Op High School and was formerly employed at Inland General Motors.Linda was preceded in death by her parents Paul & Mary Roberts and her brother Don and sister Joan (John) Blommel. She is survived by various family members and friends. Linda...
Russell "Rusty" Crooks
Jul 17, 2022
Extended obituary to be posted soon.......... Crooks, Russell 1980-2022 Russell W “Rusty” Crooks, III, age 42, English teacher, musician, beloved son, brother, and friend, passed away in Portland, OR, on July 17, 2022. Visitation will be held on Thursday, August 4, 2022, from 9-10:15am, followed by Funeral Mass at 10:30am, at the St Thomas More Newman Center, 64 W Lane...
Mary Grant Albrecht
Jul 5, 2022
ALBRECHT, Mary Grant, age 87 of Kettering, OH, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 5, 2022. Mary was born in Creelsboro, KY, on December 29, 1934, to the late Virgil and Gladys (Bledsoe) Grant. Also preceding her in death are siblings Nellie Reboulet, Robert Grant, Roy Grant and Mae Holt. She is survived by her loving husband of 68 years,...

