Obituaries

William D. “Bill” Edwards

William D. “Bill” Edwards

Aug 17, 2026

William D. “Bill” Edwards, age 68, of Dayton, passed away on August 17, 2026. He was born in Wilmington, Delaware, on June 14, 1958, the son of Leonard Edwards and Irene (Cloud) Bryant.

Bill proudly served his country in the United States Air Force, retiring following a remarkable 20-year career in 1999. As someone who never met a stranger, Bill was...

Georgianna I.  "Judy" McCargish

Georgianna I. "Judy" McCargish

Aug 15, 2026

Georgianna I. “Judy” McCargish, age 85, of Dayton, passed away Saturday, August 15, 2026. Judy was preceded in death by her husband, George, in 2021. She is survived by her loving daughters and sons-in-law, Kris (Don) Thrasher and Mary (Duke) Wildermuth, and two grandchildren who were like sons to her, Josh Thrasher and Michael Wildermuth. 

Judy would often say, “Family is...

Timothy J. Connair

Timothy J. Connair

Aug 13, 2026

Timothy J. Connair, Oct 14, 1931 – Aug 13, 2026

Born in Dayton, Ohio, Tim was the sixth of seven children of Sylvan and Mildred Connair. He is survived by his youngest sister and many cousins, nieces and nephews.

Tim graduated from Dayton’s Chaminade High School in 1948 and received a BA in Philosophy from Maryknoll Seminary, Glen Ellyn, IL, in 1952.

A...

Reverend Father Lawrence E. Mierenfeld, "Fr. Stretch"

Reverend Father Lawrence E. Mierenfeld, "Fr. Stretch"

Aug 11, 2026

Reverend Father Lawrence E. Mierenfeld, “Fr. Stretch” age 78 of Dayton passed away Tuesday August 11, 2026. Fr. Stretch was the oldest of the five of us, along with his twin brother Bob. Our parents lived in the University Heights neighborhood of Cincinnati, when he was born. They lived there with our father’s father. In 1952, they moved into a...

Norman Vincent Meintel, Jr.

Norman Vincent Meintel, Jr.

Aug 11, 2026

Norman (Norm) V. Meintel Jr. passed away peacefully at his home on August 11, 2026.

Norm was born March 5, 1924, in Rochester, New York, to Norman V. Meintel Sr. and Harriet (Brower) Meintel. He graduated from Aquinas High School before entering the Army Air Corps. He completed basic flight training in 1944 and was assigned to fly the P-40 Warhawk...

Lynn Marie Poelking

Lynn Marie Poelking

Aug 7, 2026

Lynn Marie Poelking, 87, passed away peacefully on August 7th, 2026. She was born on January 28th, 1939, to Maurice and Theresa (Manz) Russell.

Lynn graduated from Julienne High School in 1956 and then completed nursing school at St. Elizabeth Hospital School of Nursing in 1959. On August 29th, 1959, she married Jerome “Jerry” Poelking and spent 44 loving years together...

Michel Mousa Rassi

Michel Mousa Rassi

Aug 3, 2026

Michel Mousa Rassi, 84, of Beavercreek, Ohio, entered into eternal rest on Monday, August 3, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family.

Michel was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend whose kindness, strength, and unwavering faith touched everyone who knew him. He cherished his family above all else and found his greatest joy in spending time with those he...

Eugenia Frances "Jeanne" Meintel

Eugenia Frances "Jeanne" Meintel

Aug 1, 2026

Eugenia “Jeanne” (Kirchhoff) Meintel, 100, of Kettering, Ohio, passed away peacefully at her home on August 1, 2026.

Born April 17, 1926, in Rochester, New York, to Armond and Francis (Aman) Kirchhoff, Jeanne was a devoted mother who dedicated her life to caring for her family. In 1966, the family moved to Kettering. Once all the children were in school, she...

Donna Wartinger King

Donna Wartinger King

Jul 29, 2026

Donna Wartinger King, was born September 9, 1934, to Louis and Gertrude Wartinger. She died on July 29, 2026, aged 91 years. She graduated Holy Angels School in 1948 and Julienne High School in 1952. During her career as a professional secretary, she worked for Dayton firms including Green & Ladd, Third National Bank, Winters Bank, and the law firm...

Helen S. Jones

Helen S. Jones

Jul 28, 2026

HELEN S. JONES, age 90, of Kettering, passed away on July 28, 2026. She was born in Dayton on May 23, 1936.

Helen was a proud graduate of Julienne High School and later the University of Dayton. Throughout her life, she was an active member of the Notre Dame Julienne Alumni Association in support of their missions. She built her career...

Mildred R. "Millie" Osterfeld

Mildred R. "Millie" Osterfeld

Jul 24, 2026

Osterfeld, Mildred (Millie) R., age 97 of Dayton passed away Friday July 24, 2026. Millie was a member of St. Albert the Great Parish for over 69 years and a graduate of Julienne High School. She was preceded in death by her parents, Clem and Helen (Geier) Kunk, husband Henry Osterfeld, Jr. in 2012; a son, Douglas; two brothers, Edward,...

Douglas Dale Seigfried

Douglas Dale Seigfried

Jul 18, 2026

Douglas Dale Seigfried, age 61 of Xenia, passed away Saturday July 18, 2026. Private services will be held at the convenience of the family.

The WESTBROCK FUNERAL HOME- WAYNE AVENUE is serving his family. 

Louise Perri

Louise Perri

Jul 16, 2026

Louise Ann (Hageman) Perri, age 79 of Kettering, Ohio passed away July 16th, 2026 after a long hard battle with metastatic lung cancer.

She was born on November 18th, 1946 in Dayton, OH, and was one of eleven beloved children of Florence (Artkamp) and Harold Hageman.

Louise wore many many hats throughout her life including but not limited to, daughter, sister, wife,...

Deane F. Hussong

Deane F. Hussong

Jul 15, 2026

Deane F. Hussong, age 93, of Oakwood, passed away peacefully on July 15, 2026. He was born in Dayton on March 3, 1933, the son of Daniel and Alice (Irey) Hussong.

Deane proudly served his country in the United States Army.

In accordance with Deane's wishes, cremation will take place and he will be laid to rest at Calvary Cemetery, Dayton.

Deane's complete...

Robert Paul Lehman

Robert Paul Lehman

Jul 12, 2026

"Bob”, age 80 from Dayton, Ohio passed away on Sunday, July 12th, 2026. Robert was preceded in death by his wife Darlene Lehman in 2021 and previously his father Earl A. Lehman, mother F. Margaret Lehman (Griffin), and sibling’s Peggy, Mike, Tom, Carl, Paul, Rita, Earl, Kathy, and his 2 beloved fur babies- cats Thunder and Tony. He is survived...

Jeffrey Malcom "Jeff" Brenner

Jeffrey Malcom "Jeff" Brenner

Jul 11, 2026

It is with deep respect and fond remembrance that we announce the passing of Jeffrey Malcolm Brenner, known to many as Jeff, who left us on July 11, 2026. Born on March 26, 1953, in Dayton, Ohio, Jeff’s life was rooted in the city where he first drew breath and, ultimately, found his rest.

Jeffrey was the beloved son of John...

Jeanne L. Calhoun

Jeanne L. Calhoun

Jul 11, 2026

Jeanne L. Calhoun, age 75 of Dayton passed away Saturday, July 11, 2026. Private services will be held at the convenience of the family. 

The WESTBROCK FUNERAL HOME- WAYNE AVENUE  is serving her family.

Catherine M. Jannett

Catherine M. Jannett

Jul 11, 2026

Catherine M. Jannett of Centerville, Ohio passed away on Saturday, July 11, 2026 at the age of 95. She was born on December 19, 1930 in Rochester, NY. She grew up in a loving family on her cherished Rosewood Terrace and recalled fondly over the years her memories of childhood neighbors and friends who did for each other in times...

Oren D. Samuels, Jr

Oren D. Samuels, Jr

Jul 10, 2026

Oren Dubois “Sam” Samuels, Jr. was born on August 30, 1929, the eldest of three children who grew up in Richmond, IN. His father was a welder, an Army veteran, and served as a Navy “SeaBee” during WWII. His mother worked in a casket factory during peacetime and in a piston ring factory during the war.

Sam graduated high school in...