Obituaries
Beverly Joan Fanz
Jun 22, 2021
FANZ, Beverly J., age 91 of Centerville passed away on Tuesday, June 22, 2021. She was born in Dayton to the late, Oliver and Louie (Shepherd) Coombs. Beverly was preceded in death by her loving husband, Andrew R. Fanz (1973). She is survived by her children, Mary (David) Stanbery, Beverly Fanz, Terry (Curt) Albertson, Judy (Jeff) Willin, Helen (Joe) LeVay,...
John A. Metzger
Jun 21, 2021
Metzger, John Aloysius “Jack”, beloved husband of Madeline S. Metzger (nee Weckesser), age 82, of Centerville passed away on Monday June 21, 2021. He was one of eight children to the late Lawrence and Magdeline Metzger. “Jack” was preceded in death by his sister Betty Lemke, his brother James Metzger and grandson Luke Cecil and son-in-law, Randy Johnson. He is...
Suzanne D. Batista
Jun 21, 2021
Suzanne Dorsey Batista was a caring wife, mother, sister, grandmother and friend. She passed away peacefully after a difficult fight with Dementia, in the early morning of June 21st, 2021 at the age of 87. She was born to Evelyn and Leo Dorsey on July 13th, 1933 in Jamestown, New York. At a very young age, she found a love...
Samuel David Smith
Jun 4, 2021
Samuel David Smith of Kettering, Ohio, aged 65 years, passed away on June 4th, 2021. Samuel was born in Havre De Grace, Maryland to Wade Smith and Helen Hoffmaster. He was one of nine siblings. He is survived by his wife of 43 years Darla L. Smith, Jessica N. Griffiths (daughter), Robert V. Griffiths (son-in-law), Lisa M. Wasser (sister-in-law), Isabella,...
Walter P. Strubczewski
Jun 3, 2021
Strubczewski, Walter P., age 93, of Riverside, died June 3, 2021, at Hospice of Dayton. Walter was born on September 7, 1927, in Dayton to the late Leo and Mary Strubczewski. He enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1945 at the age of 17 and served for four years. Discharged as Quartermaster 3rdclass, Walter returned to Dayton to enroll at...
Edward J. Duckro
Jun 3, 2021
Duckro, Edward J., age 88, of Dayton, passed away Thursday June 3, 2021. Mr Duckro, a U.S. Army veteran, was born in Dayton on December 14, 1932 to the late Edward and Freda (Minzy) Duckro. Also preceding him in death are his wife of 50 years, Kathryn (Aufderheide); siblings, Ray, Richard (Dick), and Jerome (Jake). Edward is survived by his...
Marianna Sue Keithley
May 26, 2021
KEITHLEY, Marianna Sue (nee Lang), age 74, of Monroe, Ohio died peacefully at Kindred Hospital in Dayton, Ohio after a long illness on Wednesday, May 26, 2021. Survived by her husband Thomas W. of 45 years, son Robert E. of Monroe, Ohio, daughters Catherine E. Jones (Russell) of Monroe, Ohio, Kristie A. Clark (Kevin) of Beavercreek, Ohio; and three grandchildren...
Sean M. Coomer
May 24, 2021
On Monday, May 24th at 1:00 a.m. Sean M Coomer, loving husband, and father of three children passed away at the age of 50. Sean was born December 11th, 1970 to Randy and Carol (Jones) Coomer. He grew up in Englewood, Ohio, and graduated from Northmont Highschool in 1989. Sean received his Associate of Applied Science, Respiratory Care from Sinclair...
Louis N. "Lou" Bruns
May 23, 2021
Bruns, Louis N., “Lou”, age 90, of Kettering passed away on Sunday May 23, 2021. He was one of ten children to the late Roman and Amelia Bruns. Lou was preceded in death by his wife of over 50 years, Mary Bruns(nee Kiger); six brothers and two sisters. He is survived by siblings, Eileen Stall and Chauncy Bruns; numerous nieces,...
Rex M. Nicodemus
May 23, 2021
NICODEMUS, Rex M. Born in Ashland, Ohio, on June 8, 1945, Rex passed away on May 23, 2021, at Miami Valley Hospital, surrounded by family. Rex was a loving husband, father and grandfather who devoted countless hours to coaching and watching his sons’ sports teams (while boasting of his unassisted triple-play as a twelve-year-old shortstop), participating with them in various...
Harry Robert Heiser
May 22, 2021
Heiser, Harry (Squeak) Harry went to be with his parents on Saturday, May 22nd, 2021. Harry was born on January 5th, 1947 in Dayton, Ohio. Harry is proceeded in death by his parents, Harry and Edith Heiser. He is survived by his wife of 35 years, Janet, his beautiful girls, Kim (John J), Gina (Jim N), Julie (Dave W), Lynn...
Timothy Lee Petty
May 14, 2021
PETTY, Timothy Lee, age 67 of Huber Heights passed away unexpectedly on Friday, May 14, 2021. He was born in Bellefontaine, OH to the late, Amon and Mary (Carr) Petty. He is survived by his sons, Joe and Clay Petty; and brothers Doug and Chris Petty (Barb). After graduating college, Tim earned his law degree in 1981 and practiced for...
Patricia May (Mann) Buckingham
May 6, 2021
Buckingham, Patricia May Mann Age: 90 Born in Rutherford, NJ, with a current residence in Springboro, OH, Pat passed away on May 6, 2021 at Hospice of Butler and Warren County. She graduated from West Alexandria High School and attended Miami Jacobs College to gain secretarial skills. Pat Mann married her high school sweetheart, Tony Buckingham, and had two children,...
David Thomas Powell
May 5, 2021
Powell, David Thomas, age 51, of Centerville, Ohio, passed away Wednesday, May 5, 2021. His entire life he was an example of an exceptional leader with a passion and ambition to do good. David retired after proudly serving in the Army as a Noncommissioned Officer for 9 years and an Infantry Officer for 12 years. He was awarded three Bronze...
Bradley S. Dardaganian
May 1, 2021
Bradley S. Dardaganian passed away suddenly on Saturday, May 1, 2021, at the age of 54. Brad was born November 5, 1966, in Dallas, Texas. Brad grew up in Dallas and attended Greenhill School, beginning in third grade, graduating in 1985. He graduated from the University of Texas with a degree in Economics. He subsequently attended Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, earning...
Kenneth L. Trail
Apr 29, 2021
Kenneth L. Trail January 5, 1947 – April 29, 2021 Trail, Kenneth L. passed away peacefully at home with his family on April 29, 2021. He is preceded in death by his parents, Everett and Vohnell Trail. He is survived by his loving wife of 47 years, Joyce Trail; sister Joyce Griffin; daughters Robbie Trail and Sharyl (Lani) Trail; son...
Anna M. Green
Apr 27, 2021
GREEN, Anna M. (Nartker), age 73 of Dayton passed away Tuesday, April 27, 2021 surrounded by her loving family. Preceding her in death are her brother, Mark A. Nartker and domestic partner, Joseph Lobenthal. Anna is survived by her siblings, Ronald L. Nartker (Doris), Timothy W. Nartker (Janet), Dennis J. Nartker (Beckie), Madonna R. Corwin (Clint), and Tom J. Nartker...
Jo Ann Conard
Apr 26, 2021
CONARD, Jo Ann (Richardson-Webb), age 81 of Kettering passed away on Monday, April 26, 2021. She was born in Wilmington to the late, Robert and Gladys (Bean) Richardson. Also preceding her in death is her husband, Robert Conard; siblings, Yvonne “Bonnie” Dolphin (Donald), Phil Richardson (Joyce), Robert J. Richardson Jr.; niece and great nephew, Dawn and Dylan Schwark and the...
Ellen K. Specht
Apr 24, 2021
Specht, Ellen K.,79, passed away on Saturday, April 24th at St Leonard’s. Ellen was born March 3, 1942 in Dayton, a daughter of Harold and Marian Morgan Williams and lived her whole life in this area. She was a 1960 graduate of Julienne High School in Dayton and also attended University of Dayton. She worked many years at Rikes/Shillito Rikes/Lazarus/Macy’s...
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