Obituaries
James N. Lohr
Aug 29, 2019
LOHR, James N., age 86 of Centerville passed away on Thursday, August 29, 2019. He was born on June 22, 1933 in Dayton to the late, Lawrence J. and Katherine (Sachs) Lohr. Also preceding him in death is sister, Mary Jo Lohr and brothers, Lawrence and Robert and step-mother, Carmie Lohr and son-in-law, Peter Hoyt. James is survived by his...
Clarence J. Bittner
Aug 25, 2019
Bittner, Clarence J. Age 80, a resident of Springboro, passed away Sunday morning, August 25, 2019 at his residence surrounded by his loving family. He is survived by his wife of 57 years Judy (Achbach), his children Jeff (Jane) Bittner, Karen (Tom) Nartker, Beth (Dennis) Hale, Diane Montgomery, Mike (Robyn) Bittner, (Bill Stoeckel), and his 16 grandchildren. He is also...
Donald H. Montgomery
Aug 18, 2019
Donald Howard Montgomery, 51, passed away Sunday, August 18, 2019. He was born on May 18, 1968, the only child of Don and Sue Montgomery, in Dallas, Texas, but spent most of his life in the Dayton area. He married the love of his life, Lyn Marie (Mominee), on August 18, 1990. He leaves behind to cherish his memory Lyn...
Dolores M Kappeler
Aug 16, 2019
Kappeler, M. Dolores, age 88 of Dayton passed away Friday, August 16, 2019. She was born on April 29, 1931 in Dayton, Ohio, daughter of Clement B. and Otilla M. (Wolf) Lochtefeld (deceased). Dolores married Robert Kappeler, Jr. (Bob) on July 11, 1953 in Frenchtown, Ohio. Dolores was a proud employee of The Marianist Mission for several years. Her interests...
Estella E. Ebbing
Aug 16, 2019
EBBING, Estella E., age 89 of Dayton passed away on Sunday, August 18, 2019. She was born in Dayton on November 29, 1929 to the late, Charles and Thelma Lawrence. Preceding her in death is husband, Raymond B. Ebbing; daughter, Theresa Christ. She is survived by her children, Bob (Darlene), Charlie (Brenda), Margie (Dave) Harrah, Gayle (Kevin) Shiveley, Mike (Angi),...
Paul G. Melia
Aug 11, 2019
Age 89, born December 4 1929 passed away August 11 in Kettering Ohio with hospice care. Paul was born in Dayton, lived in New York and Cincinnati, then resided in Kettering. He graduated from Chaminade High School and The Dayton Art institute. Paul, a talented, award winning artist, was a positive life force who truly connected with everyone he met....
Phyllis M. Yingling
Aug 4, 2019
YINGLING, Phyllis M. Age 89, of Centerville, passed away August 4, 2019. She was preceded in death by her husband of 30 years, David, parents Harry Sr. and Naomi Parr, brother and sister-in-law Harry Jr. and Sue Parr, and her daughter Christy Pappert. Phyllis leaves behind her 3 sons David (Barbara), Tom (Nancy), Tim (Paula), son-in-law Christopher Pappert, 7 daughters...
Carol A. Blair
Aug 3, 2019
Carol (Weis) Blair Age 79 of Centerville, OH passed away August 3rd, 2019. Beloved wife of 59 years of Thomas. Devoted mother of Kevin and Lisa, and loving grandmother ("Ma") of six grandchildren (Blair, Bradley, Brandon, Bryson, Gracie and Graeme). Sister of Diane (Michael) Ziegler. Daughter of the late George and Teresa (Niemer) Weis. Mass of Christian Burial will be...
John S. "Jack" Leininger
Aug 2, 2019
Leininger, John S. “Jack”, age 95, of Dayton, passed away peacefully Friday, August 2nd at Hospice of Dayton. Mr. Leininger, a WWII Navy veteran, was a retired firefighter from the city of Dayton. He was a musician of many years and he enjoyed being an avid bicycle rider. He was preceded in death by his wife, Rita B. Leininger, in...
Rita M. Deis
Jul 26, 2019
DEIS, Rita Mae (Heuing) 81 passed away Friday, July 26, 2019 at her home in Kettering. She was born September 22, 1938, in Dayton. She was preceded in death by her parents, Anthony (AJ) and Matilda Heuing. She is survived by her husband Richard (Dick) of 57 years; a son Richard “Rick” Jr. (Patti) Deis of Urbana, Ohio and daughter...
Ray E. Essman
Jul 25, 2019
ESSMAN, Raymond E., age 88 passed away on Thursday, July 25, 2019. Ray was preceded in death by his loving wife, Marlene, they had 56 wonderful years together. Also preceding him in death are his parents, Frank and Helen Essman, 3 brothers and 3 sisters. He is survived by his sons, Joseph (Robin), Mark (Barbara), Michael (Kathy); 4 grandchildren and...
Roger G. Hanks
Jul 25, 2019
Obituary to follow....HANKS, Roger G., age 85 of Bellbrook passed away on Thursday, July 25, 2019. He was born in Kane, IL to the late, M.W. and Florence (Murray) Hanks. He is survived by his loving wife, Beverly (Zimmer) Hanks; children, William (Marsha), Gene (Linda), Cindy (Mark), Karen (Chuck), Jerry (Tina) and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Roger worked at Monarch...
Sally M. Eifert
Jul 22, 2019
EIFERT, Sally Mae, age 82 of Miami Township passed away Tuesday, July 22, 2019. She was born on April 20, 1937 to the late, Walter and Marian (Fitzharris) Bringman. Also preceding her in death is son, Timothy Eifert and sister, Vickie Wallace. Sally is survived by her loving husband, Mel; children, Gregory (Karen), Chris (Sheila), Amy (David) Boyce, Kim Westbrock;...
Clifford Thomas "Tom" Howard
Jul 21, 2019
Howard, Clifford Thomas (“ Tom”), age 89, peacefully passed away on Sunday July 21st, 2019 in the Hospice caring center of Dayton, Ohio. From his birthplace in Dayton, Ohio on October 20th, 1929 to his recent death Tom was one great man. He was loyal to his family and work, having only one job of over 30 years at General...
Thomas L. Muth
Jul 20, 2019
MUTH, Thomas L., age 87 of Dayton passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 20. Tom was a graduate of Chaminade High School and the University of Dayton. After graduation he served in the U.S. Army from 1955-1957 assigned to the 276th Armored Division at Ft. Knox Kentucky. He spent his career, ending as President of Muth Brothers Riggers and Movers,...
Elizabeth A. Collins
Jul 19, 2019
Collins, Elizabeth A., age 49 of Huber Heights passed away Friday July 19, 2019. She joins her parents, James and Lucille Collins in Heaven. She is survived by a sister, Catherine Collins; three brothers and sisters-in-law, Michael (Pamela), John (Jeannie) and Patrick Collins. Graveside services will be held 11:00 am, Wednesday, July 24 at Calvary Cemetery. Arrangements by the Westbrock...
Patrick J. Middleton
Jul 17, 2019
Middleton, Patrick J., age 49 of Kettering passed away Wednesday July 17, 2019. Patrick was preceded in death by his grandmother, Magdalene Moorman; paternal grandparents, Bernice and Charles Middleton; uncles, David J. and Jerry Moorman and a cousin, Shawn Moorman. He is survived by his 100 year old WWII Veteran grandfather Edgar J. Moorman; his parents, James and Stephanie Middleton;...
Stephen Wollenhaupt
Jul 9, 2019
WOLLENHAUPT, STEPHEN, age 62 of Dayton passed away on Tuesday, July 9, 2019 after his year and a half battle with cancer. He was born on May 7, 1957 in Greenville, PA. He was a graduate of Chaminade Julienne High School and Ohio University. Steve started his career at Sabre Systems and went on to be Property Tax Manager at...

