Obituaries
Scott Poley
Nov 19, 2021
Poley, H. Scott, age 60, of Kettering, passed away Friday November 19, 2021. Scott was a distinguished finance manager in the automobile industry during his working career. He was a very caring husband and a true family man to his children. He loved spending time with them, especially watching movies as he was an avid Marvel movie fan and a...
Betty B. Nash
Nov 18, 2021
Betty passed away at her home Thursday, November 18, 2021, at the age of 91. She was born Betty Ann Cecilia Ballmann on March 22, 1930 in Dayton, Ohio to Joseph Ballmann and Eleanora Hammaker. She graduated from Our Lady of the Rosary grade school and Julienne High School (1949), and was a bookkeeper for many years. She and her...
Russell K. "Russ" Brown
Nov 17, 2021
Brown, Russell K., age 69, of Dayton passed away suddenly Wednesday, November 17, 2021. He is preceded in death by his parents, Kenneth R. and Marcia Jean Brown. He will be deeply missed by his devoted wife of 37 years, Linda Brown (Kirby); his only daughter Courtney Sites; two grandsons, Calvin Russell Sites and Marshall Davidson Sites; his twin brother...
Roberta "Bobby" Deppen
Nov 15, 2021
Deppen,Roberta A (Bobby) age 89 of Dayton, passed away peacefully Monday, November 15, 2021 surrounded by loved ones. Bobby was an active member of St. Joseph Catholic Church where she organized Friday lunches and movies, daily rosary after mass, Saturday adoration during Lent and Advent. She was devoted to the Blessed Virgin Mary, having made and donated hundreds of rosaries...
Margaret Marie "Peggy" MacMulvan
Nov 13, 2021
MACMULVAN, Margaret Marie (“Peggy”), age 83 of Centerville passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 13, 2021. Peggy was born in Holyoke, MA in 1938. She earned an associate degree from Immaculata College in Washington D.C. and bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Elementary Education from the University of Dayton. She retired as a first-grade teacher from Edison Elementary School in Dayton...
Mary Ann Duckro
Nov 7, 2021
Duckro, Mary Ann, age 81, of Dayton, passed away Sunday November 7th, 2021. Ms. Duckro was preceded in death by her parents, Edward and Freda Duckro; four brothers, Raymond, Richard, Edward and Jerome “Jake” Duckro, and four sisters-in-law, Caroline, Mary, Freda and Kathryn Duckro. She is survived by two sisters, Jackie Blatz and Helen “Joop” Duckro; two brothers, William and...
Daniel Patrick Shea
Nov 5, 2021
Shea, Daniel Patrick, age 56 of Kettering passed away Friday November 5, 2021. Daniel was a chef for over 20 years. He is survived by his wife, Natalie Imhoff; his parents, Daniel Joseph and Mary Shea; two sons, Nolan, Ryan Shea; a brother and sister-in-law, Kevin (Laura) Shea; a sister, Colleen Shea Perry and three grandchildren. Private services at the...
John L. "Jack" Schaefer
Nov 3, 2021
Schaefer, John L., Jack, age 86 of Kettering went home to be with the Lord, the love of his life, Rita and daughter, Mollie on Wednesday, November 3, 2021. Jack was born in Dayton, Ohio on January 28, 1935 to Charles and Ruth Schaefer. He was the grandson of Daniel and Hannah Larkin and Joseph and Mary Schaefer. Jack was...
Dorothy Eva Nagy
Oct 27, 2021
NAGY, Dorothy E., age 95 of Centerville went to her beloved husband, Charles, and into the arms of Jesus. She was born in Dayton to the late, Harry and Florence (Miller) Weaver. Also preceding her in death is husband, Charles and 3 siblings. Dorothy is survived by her children and their spouses, Rebecca (Ray) Trimmer, Charlene (Steve) Miller, Steve (Nana)...
Catherine Ann Duffy
Oct 25, 2021
DUFFY, Catherine Ann, age 65 of Kettering passed away on Monday, October 25, 2021, one day prior to her birthday. She was born in Dayton to the late, Donald and Mary Aline (Murray) Van Leeuwen. Also preceding her in death is her sister, Mary Aldemeyer. She is survived by her loving husband of 30 years, Patrick Duffy; siblings, Laura (Barth)...
Eileen M. Houser
Oct 21, 2021
HOUSER, Eileen M., age 96 of Centerville passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 21, 2021. She was born in Dayton, Ohio to the late, William and Mary Margaret (Helmig) Sprauer. Also preceding her in death were her husband, Charles R. Houser Jr.; sons, Charles R. Houser III and Mark Houser. Eileen is survived by her children, Judy (Bob) Servis, Sheila...
Albert F. Hickey III
Oct 21, 2021
We lost our beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, Albert F. Hickey III, age 80, of Beavercreek, OH, on October 21, 2021. He was preceded in death by his father Albert Hickey II, his mother Loneta Hickey, and his brother James Hickey. He will be deeply missed by his wife of 57 years Jean Hickey; his sons Albert IV,...
Ralph E. Berry
Oct 19, 2021
Berry, Ralph E., age 91, of Dayton, passed away Tuesday October 19, 2021. Mr Berry, a United States Army veteran during the Korean War, retired from the City of Dayton after 30 years of service. Mr Berry was a family man and thoroughly enjoyed family vacations. He was preceded in death by his parents, Harry & Melvina Berry; his wife,...
Donald S. Lunsford
Oct 18, 2021
Lunsford, Donald S., age 75 of Kettering passed away Monday October 18, 2021. Donald was preceded in death by his parents, Donald and Susan; a daughter, Jeannie Lunsford; his half brother, Carl Davenport and a nephew, Keith Grimme. He is survived by his wife, Elise; a sister-in-law, and her husband, Tina and Dan Grimme and a nephew, Brian. Services were...
Edward Thomas Constable
Oct 18, 2021
Constable, Edward Thomas, 91, born April 22, 1930 to Rocco Constable and Rose Tarqin in Philadelphia, PA. Ed passed away on Monday October 18, 2021 after a brief illness. Edward was predeceased by the love of his life, his wife, Mary Jeanne Hogan. Others that passed away before him were his brother Bernard Constable, sister Barbara Constable, son-in-law Frederick Muntz,...
Joann Essman
Oct 16, 2021
Essman, Joann Bauer King Essman, was born April 21, 1930, and passed away Saturday October 16, 2021. She was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph Bauer & Anna Gotzinger, two husbands, Richard King and Norman Essman, four sisters and one brother. Joann is survived by her three daughters, Debra Cord (& George Mikolai), Cynthia Collins (& Randall), Lisa Hehemann...
Donna Semons
Oct 15, 2021
SEMONS, Donna, age 79 of Riverside passed away on Friday, October 15, 2021 surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Springfield to the late, Howard and Hester(Hoffman) Weekley. Also preceding her in death was her brother, Howard Weekley and sister, Eileen Brown. Donna is survived by her loving husband of 36 years, Robert Semons; children, Corinna (Greg) Anderson,...
Alice V. Suttman
Oct 14, 2021
SUTTMAN, Alice V., age 89 of Centerville passed away on Thursday, October 14, 2021. She was born on September 19, 1932 in Yorkshire, Ohio to the late, Cornelius and Antoinette (Klosterman) Kremer. Also preceding her in death is her husband, Bob Suttman; daughter, Lori Anne Suttman; siblings, Gladys (Jack) Troup, Don Kremer, Marie (Linie) Hausfeld, Howard Kremer and brother-in-law, Ron...
Bernerd L. "Bing" Crosby
Oct 13, 2021
Crosby, Bernerd L. (Bing), 91. March 31, 1930 – October 13, 2021. Preceded in death by his parents, and brothers Darrell and Robert. A loving husband and father, he is survived by his wife of 68 years, Marilyn, children Stephen (Rita), Mark (Cindy), Kathryn Panstingel (Mark), and Michael (Natalie). Granddaughters Jessica (Jonathan), Melissa (Adam), and Sarah (Alex). Great grandchildren Trinity,...
Don R. Davis
Oct 13, 2021
Don R. Davis, age 86, passed away on October 13, 2021 surrounded by his family. Born on New Year’s Eve 1934 in Van Wert, Ohio, Don was a proud graduate of The Ohio State University and lifelong Buckeyes fan. He spent the majority of his CPA career as a partner at Morrow, Davis and Burgoon in Chillicothe, Ohio. Preceded in...

