Obituaries
Ramona J. Yosick
Feb 1, 2021
YOSICK, Ramona J., age 92 of Dayton passed away Monday, February 1, 2021. Ramona was preceded in death by her parents, Roy (Zelma) Brooks and her loving husband, Robert. She is survived by her devoted and caring children, Michael, Mark (Debbie), Jeff (Sara), Lisa (Mark) Issenmann; her precious grandchildren and great grandchildren. Mass of Christian Burial, 11:00 AM Thursday, February...
James Michael Retter
Jan 29, 2021
Retter, James Michael, age 57, of Vandalia, passed away unexpectantly on January 29, 2021. He is preceded in death by his mother, Lois Ann Retter, and brother, Daniel Patrick. He is survived by his father, John Retter; a son, Aaron Michael of Denver, CO.; former wife, Annette Retter; sisters, Jeannine, Nancy Lyons (Jeffrey), and Mary Retter; nephews Ryan Burger (Michelle),...
Mary A. "Toni" Diamante
Jan 29, 2021
Diamante, Mary A., "Toni", age 76, of Miamisburg, passed away Friday January 29, 2021. Mrs. Diamante was preceded in death by her parents, Eugene Smith & Mary Welch; her husband, Michael Diamante; and her brothers, Ronald Smith, Michael Smith, Vern Smith and Clyde “Butch” Smith. She is survived by her daughters, Nina Morgan and Rebecca Diamante; her son Robert &Dana...
Mary Margaret Coutts
Jan 25, 2021
COUTTS, Mary Margaret, age 75 of Kettering, OH passed away on Monday, January 25, 2021 at Hospice of Dayton. Mary was born in Chicago, IL to the late, Thomas and Hermaine Diver. Also preceding her in death, her husband of 53 years Douglas Coutts and her sibling Theresa Lewis. Mary is survived by her daughters Cheryl Stuart and Jeannine Coutts,...
Linda Louise Lee
Jan 24, 2021
Lee, Linda Louise, passed away Sunday January 24, 2021. Linda was a charter member of St. Charles Borromeo Church, and a member of the Dayton Organ Society. She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert E. Lee & Anita L. Thieman, and a nephew, Steven R. Dresher. Linda is survived by her sister, Sonia Dresher (John); a nephew, John...
Vincent A. Weber
Jan 23, 2021
Weber, Vincent A., 80, passed away on Saturday, January 23rd. Vincent was born in Dayton, Ohio to Edna Holderman and Vincent Weber on August 25th , 1940. Vincent is preceded in death by his mother, father, three sisters: Marianna, Carole and Cindy. Vincent is survived by his wife, Michele; two children, Ann (Sam), Carrielyn; three grandchildren: Isabella, Gabby, Anthony and...
Carl J. Fischer
Jan 20, 2021
Carl John Fischer died on January 20 2021 after a brief illness. He was born in Decatur, Illinois but spent most of his youth in Cincinnati, Ohio where he attended the University of Cincinnati and Xavier University. Carl was a gifted and imaginative writer as editor in chief at Peter Li publishing Company, Pflaum Publishing, and Mazur Corporation, he was...
Claude "Baldy" Stapleton
Jan 17, 2021
Stapleton, Claude “Baldy”, age 89 of Springboro passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 17, 2021 at Southview Hospital. He was born in Floyd County, KY on May 20, 1931 to Millard and Sweetie (Gibson) Stapleton. Baldy retired from General Electric in 1990 but was not ready for the rocking chair. He took up woodworking and made everything from a bird...
Wayne Clark
Jan 17, 2021
CLARK, Wayne, age 73 of Centerville passed away on Sunday, January 17, 2021 surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Franklin, KY to the late, Roy and Ruby Clark. Also preceding him in death are siblings, Tommy, Patsy and Benny. Wayne is survived by his loving wife of 51 years, Linda (Brown) Clark; children, Matthew (Molly), Michelle (Steve...
Sr. Damienne (Janet) E. Grismer, SNDdeN
Jan 15, 2021
Janet E. Grismer SISTER DAMIENNE (Sr. Damien) Sr. Damienne (Janet) Grismer, SNDdeN, passed away on January 15, 2021 in Reading, Ohio. A Mass of Remembrance will be held in Dayton on Thursday, September 16 at 7:30 p.m. at Emmanuel Catholic Church, 149 Franklin Street across from Chaminade Julienne High School. The service is open for in-person attendance (masking is discretionary)....
Robert A. "Bob" Denney
Jan 15, 2021
Robert Alan Denney passed away on January 15, 2021 at Hospice of Dayton. Robert was born July 6, 1934 in East Peoria, Illinois to Fred and Bessie (Hammond) Denney Sr. Robert (Bob) was a charter employee of the newly-opening Charles F. Kettering Memorial Hospital in Kettering, Ohio in December 1963. Bob filled several roles during his tenure but performing maintenance...
Gwen M. Frericks
Jan 12, 2021
Gwen Marie Frericks (born Rodeghero), age 66 of Dayton, passed away on January 12th, 2021. She was born in Kettering, OH on November 24th, 1954 to Dr. James and Theresa Rodeghero. Gwen graduated from Alter High School in 1973 and went on to receive an Associates Degree of Fashion Administration from Miami-Jacobs College. Gwen was, first and foremost, a dedicated...
Thomas Albers Smith
Jan 11, 2021
Thomas Albers Smith, age 95, of Kettering passed away on January 11, 2021. May he share his joy with Jesus and all the saints in heaven. Born May 1, 1925 in Dayton, Ohio, he was the fourth son of Earl A. and Cecelia G. Smith. He attended Corpus Christi grade school, Chaminade High School class of 1943 and the University...
E. Elizabeth Grismer
Jan 11, 2021
GRISMER, E. Elizabeth (Sr. Beth) Beth Grismer, age 86, passed away on January 11, 2021 at Hospice of Dayton. She was born on April 23,1934 to John Henry and Eugenie (Stomps) Grismer. She is preceded in death by brothers John Henry, Jr. ‘Hank’ and Jerome ‘Jerry’ as well as sisters-in-law, Kathleen, Dorothy, Theresa, Alma Lou, and Jane. She is survived...
Marilou Wald Smith
Jan 7, 2021
Marilou Wald Smith, age 93, passed to the arms of her heavenly Father on January 7, 2021. She was born January 18, 1927 to Carl B. Wald and Bernadine Crowley Wald. She was preceded in death by her brother, Carl “Ben” Wald (Kathy), and her sister Joann Perretta (George). She is survived by her sister, Phyllis “Tootsie” (Bob) Tangeman of...
Arlette Louise Fritts
Jan 7, 2021
FRITTS, Arlette Louise, passed away on January 7, 2021, at the age of 82. Originally from the Chicago area she and her beloved husband, David H. and their son, David A. came to Dayton in 1961. Their first residence was in Xenia, where Daniel was born, moved to Fairborn then Huber Heights, Kettering, Oakwood, Beavercreek, Sugar Creek and finally Kettering...
James A. "Jim" Schumann
Jan 6, 2021
Schumann, James A., “Jim”, age 82 of Centerville passed away Wednesday January 6, 2021 at his residence surrounded by his loving family. Jim was born to the late Arthur and Ruth (Rambicur) Schumann on December 5, 1938. He was also preceded in death by his great-grandchild, Grace Forney, and by his first wife of 24 years, Judith Pulskamp, the mother...
Robert J. "Bob" Beutel
Jan 4, 2021
Beutel, Robert J., age 76, of Dayton, passed away Monday January 4th, 2021. “Bob” was a graduate of Chaminade High School and the University of Dayton. He was preceded in death by his parents, Volmar & Emilie Beutel, and a son, Robert J. Beutel, Jr., and a brother, George Beutel. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Patricia...
Frederick Charles Brun Jr
Jan 3, 2021
Brun, Frederick C, Jr., “Fred”, age 85 of Dayton died of complications of heart disease on Sunday January 3, 2021. Fred was born on January 30, 1935 to Frederick, “Fritz”, and Alma (Bruggeman) Brun. He received a bachelor’s degree in Accounting from the University of Dayton in 1952 and was an Accountant at WPAFB for 35 years. He is survived...
Alexander M. "Alec" Wright
Jan 2, 2021
Wright, Alexander M., “Alec”, age 25 of Springboro passed away Saturday, January 2, 2020. He was preceded in death by his infant brother Daniel, paternal grandparents Jack and Rosie Wright, and maternal grandmother Ruth Howe. Alec is survived by his parents, Randy and Sue Wright; sister Kristin; brothers Andrew and Joshua, paternal grandfather Frank Howe and numerous uncles, aunts, and...

