Dave Engel
Jul 15, 2017
ENGEL, "Dave" (Paul David), age 79, of Kettering, passed away Saturday July 15, 2017. Dave was an auto mechanic who founded Engel's Automotive Service Inc., in 1971. He was preceded in death by his parents, Paul H. and Margaret K.(Halpin)Engel, loving wife, Betty N.(Bratten)Engel (2006), and grandson, Austin Wallin (2017). He is survived by his loving wife Judy (Newport) Engel;...
Edward L Brun
Jul 12, 2017
Brun, Edward L., age 89, of Centerville, passed away peacefully at home on July 12th, surrounded by his daughter Leslie, niece Sherri, and other loving family. The last words he spoke as he slipped in and out of consciousness were: "I am in the most beautiful world. It is more amazing than anything I could have ever imagined". Mr. Brun...
Father Chris Coleman
Jul 9, 2017
Reverend Father Christopher Cooper Coleman, pastor of St. James of the Valley in Wyoming, OH, St. Matthias the Apostle in Forest Park, OH, and Our Lady of the Rosary in Greenhills, OH (the Winton Wyoming Pastoral Region of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Cincinnati, Ohio) died Sunday July 9, 2017 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. He was born...
Emmett Paul McIntosh
Jul 7, 2017
McIntosh, Emmett P. Age 84 of Dayton, Ohio. After a lengthy illness, Emmett crossed the finish line on July 7th, 2017. He was preceded in death by his loving wife Shirley and his parents William and Frances McIntosh. He is survived by his three daughters Lynn (Dan) Graham, Julie (Mitch) Waterman, and Laurie (Ken) Cableck. His grandchildren Jessica (David) Lawrence,...
Robert R. Fischer Jr
Jun 29, 2017
Fischer, Robert R., Jr., age 69 of Dayton passed away Thursday, June 29 2017. Robert was a fan of all UD sports, the Dayton Dragons and retired from the US Postal Service. He was preceded in death by his father Robert Sr. He is survived by his mother, Lucille (Kastner) Fischer; daughter and son-in-law, Diana and Dennis Bristow of Kettering;...
Kenneth H. Oberheu, M.D.
Jun 23, 2017
Charlotte, NC – Kenneth H. Oberheu, M.D., age 82, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by loved ones after a brief illness that took his life, but never his smile, sense of humor or his kind and gentle spirit. Born on November 4, 1934, in Cedarburg, WI, Ken, affectionately known as “Nicky” to family members and friends in WI, graduated...
Anne O. Stoops
Jun 21, 2017
Anne Wilkins Odum Stoops, 75, of Oakwood, died peacefully on Wednesday, June 21, 2017 at Heartland of Kettering, following a hemorrhagic stroke. She was born on May 2, 1942 in Washington D.C. to the late Bardwell and Mildred (Cocke) Odum. Also preceding her in death is her brother, David Odum. Anne is survived by her loving husband of 52 years,...
Lola Jean Lawson
Jun 21, 2017
LAWSON, Lola J., age 87 of Dayton, OH passed away on Wednesday, June 21, 2017. She was born on July 25, 1929 in Blanche, KY to the late, Albert and Carrie (Howell) Taylor. She is also preceded in death by her sister, Goldie Mae King. Lola is survived by sisters, Betty Jo Bishop and Beulah Faye Phillips; children, Lonita Leibrock,...
Georgia Mae Brethauer
Jun 17, 2017
BRETHAUER, Georgia Mae, age 94 of Kettering passed away Saturday, June 17, 2017. She was born on February 22, 1923 in London, KY to the late, Roy H. and Mattie Estella (Pickard) Stanifer. Also preceding her in death is her beloved husband, Joseph Edwin. She is survived by three daughters and a son-in-law, Judy and Gilbert Rodriguez of San Antonio,...
Robert E. Montavon Sr
Jun 8, 2017
Montavon, Robert E., Sr., age 84, of Centerville, died peacefully in his sleep, Thursday morning, June 8, 2017, at St. Leonards. He was born in Akron, OH. on December 6, 1932 to Paul A. and Mary Elizabeth (McCormick) Montavon. He was married to his beloved wife, Carolyn C. (Bussan), of 56 years, in Akron, OH. on June 24, 1961. He...
Jerrilyn L. "Jerri" Bensman
Jun 8, 2017
Bensman, Jerrilyn L. “Jerri”, age 80, of Centerville, passed away Thursday June 8, 2017. Jerri was a graduate of Julienne High School, Mt. St. Joseph College with a Bachelor’s Degree and from the University of St. Louis with a Master’s Degree in education. She was a member of Alpha Delta Kappa Sorority and the College Women’s Club of Dayton. She...
Mary Agnes Duffy
Jun 7, 2017
Duffy, Mary Agnes, born March 24, 1928, to George & Rose Miller, passed away Wednesday June 7, 2017. Mrs. Duffy was preceded in death by her parents; her nine brothers and sisters; her spouse of 50 years, Thomas E. Duffy; and her first born child, Thomas Patrick Duffy, who passed away in infancy. She is survived by her children, Terry...
Helene Sawaya
Jun 7, 2017
Sawaya, Helene A., died June 7, 2017. She was born in Beirut, Lebanon and after completing a year of college, she married George S. Sawaya of Dayton, and came to the United States. She graduated with a degree in accounting from the University of Dayton. Ellen, as she was commonly called, worked at the Catholic Youth Organization under Rev. Carl...
Carol Ann Casey
Jun 4, 2017
Casey, Carol Ann (Kisabeth), age 72, of Dayton, OH., formally of Fostoria, OH., passed away on Sunday June 4th, 2017, in Dayton. Carol was a fun loving, caring person who saw the best in everyone. She was a 1962 graduate of Lakota High School in Kansas, OH. She graduated from Bowling Green State University in 1971 with a degree in...
Geraldine "Gerry" (Wagner) Dickson
Jun 2, 2017
DICKSON (Wagner), Geraldine (Gerry), age 78 of Kettering passed away on Friday, June 2, 2017. She was born on April 2, 1939 to the late, Howard Lawrence and Adeline (Ambrose) Dickson. She is survived by her daughters, Laura Lucente, Suzanne (Tim) Green, Jenny (Mark) Ryan; sister, Paula (Jim) Thesing; niece, Amy Thesing and nephew, Tony (Larissa) Thesing. Gerry earned her...
Wilhelmina P. Dix
May 31, 2017
DIX, Wilhelmina P., age 105 of Dayton passed away on Wednesday, May 31, 2017 at her residence. She was born in Dayton on November 13, 1911 to the late Frank and Wilhelmina P. (Wittebol) Dix. Also preceding her in death is her sister, Johanna D. Brinker; brothers, Frank, Everett and Philip Dix. She is survived by many close nieces and...
Joseph R. Veda
May 30, 2017
Veda, Joseph Robert, age 84, of Oakwood, passed away Tuesday, May 30, 2017. Joseph was a fan of the Cincinnati Reds, the UD Flyers and Notre Dame Football. He served in the Korean Conflict with the U.S. Army. He was preceded in death by his parents, Peter and Mary; a sister, Sr. Catherine Mary Veda, OFM; a sister, Catherine Krasnoski,...
Pauline M "Polly" Westendorf
May 26, 2017
WESTENDORF, Pauline M. “Polly”, age 94 of Dayton passed away peacefully on Friday, May 26, 2017 surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Dayton on September 1, 1922 to the late Anthony and Irene (Finke) Zink. Also preceding her in death is her beloved husband, Jerry Westendorf; son, Edward; sister, Serena Wehner and brother, Bill Zink. Pauline is...
Virginia Ann Guess
May 24, 2017
Guess, Virginia Ann, 88, entered eternal life on May 24, 2017. Beloved daughter of Rudolf and Elizabeth Kronenberger. She is preceded in death by her husband Marion Guess of 50 years and five siblings. Survived by her eight children Jackie (Troy) Sponaugle, Tom (Debbie), Steve (Elita), Mary (Dave) Holtvoigt, Elizabeth (Billy) Elam, Dan (Maria), Gary (Lisa) and Paul (Laura), 19...