Dolores V. "Dee" Rau
Dec 29, 2016
Rau, Dolores V., age 92, of Kettering, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 29, 2016. Dolores, or “Dee”, as she was known to family and friends, made her life’s work her love for and devotion to her husband and children. A lifelong resident of the Dayton area, Dee graduated from St. Anthony Grade School and Julienne High School, after which...
Eugene T. "Gene" Schamel Sr.
Dec 28, 2016
SCHAMEL, Sr., Eugene T. (Gene) Age 86, of Kettering, passed away Wednesday, December 28, 2016. He was born to Robert J. & Ludwina F. (Bergman) Schamel on April 6, 1930. Gene was a proud member of the Chaminade High School class of 1948. After graduation, he organized many reunions & functions that promoted a strong bond with the “Men of...
Winifred R. "Winnie" Turner
Dec 23, 2016
Turner, Winifred R., “Winnie”, age 94, passed away Friday December 23, 2016. Mrs. Turner was a resident of St. Leonard Center in Centerville. She was preceded in death by her husband, Hobert A. Tuner, and a son, Ted Turner. Winnie is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Charles & Peggy Turner; seven grandchildren, William, Josh, David, Tina, Debbie, Ted, and...
Joseph M Prevish
Dec 16, 2016
PREVISH, Joseph M., age 86 of Centerville, Ohio passed away on Friday, December 16, 2016. He was born on July 30, 1930 in Ambridge, PA to the late, Joseph J. and Marian (Holesh) Prevish. Also preceding him in death are grandson Emmanuel Zientko and brother Thomas (Judy) Prevish. Joe is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Marjorie (Mertz)...
Joan Westendorf
Dec 12, 2016
Westendorf, Joan M., age 86, of Centerville, passed away Monday December 12, 2016. Mrs Westendorf was a graduate of Julienne High School. During her working career, she worked for the Board of Elections and then later for the Clerk of Courts in the Civil Division for the City of Dayton. She was preceded in death by her parents, Louis and...
Gerald E. "Jerry" Beach
Dec 11, 2016
Beach, Gerald Eugene “Jerry”, age 66, of Chillicothe, passed away Sunday December 11, 2016. Jerry proudly served in the U.S. Air Force from 1969-1973. He was an avid Cincinnati Reds fan, and dearly loved his family and being an uncle to his nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Theodore and Jeanette Beach. Jerry is survived...
James P. O'Brien
Dec 7, 2016
O’Brien, James age 86 of Kettering passed away on Wednesday, December 7, 2016. Jim was an Industrial Abrasives Sales Representative with 3M Company for 36 years. He was a 3-sport athlete at Whitefish Bay High School (WI), played football for Marquette University where he was a member of the Delta Sigma Pi business fraternity. He also served as a Naval...
Victoria L Przybylowicz
Dec 7, 2016
Przybylowicz, Victoria L., age 98 of Centerville, passed away Wednesday, December 7, 2016. Victoria is survived by nieces Phyllis Edsall and Mary (Earl) Stratford, and several other nieces , nephews, great nieces and great nephews. The family will receive friends Saturday from 9:00-10:00 a.m. at the Westbrock Funeral Home, 5980 Bigger Road, Centerville. Mass of Christian Burial, 10:30 a.m. at...
Harry F Finke Jr
Dec 4, 2016
Harry F Finke, Jr., native Daytonian passed on December 4, 2016. He was preceded in death by his first wife Patricia Halpin Finke in 1985, his son Andrew, his parents Harry F and Hildegarde Finke, his sisters Dorothy Westbrock, Ruth King, Janet Russell, brothers Robert J Finke, R Peter Finke. He is survived by his wife Carol Schneider Finke, children...
Lawrence E. "Larry" Garman
Dec 1, 2016
GARMAN, Lawrence E. “Larry”, age 76 of Dayton, lost his courageous battle against cancer. He passed away peacefully Thursday, December 1, 2016 at 7:05am. He was born in Dayton to the late, Lawrence B. and Helen (Nagy) Garman. Also, preceding him in death was his wife Shirley Ann Crecelius, and wife Leona Garman; sister, Patricia Winkle. He is survived by...
Gerald W. "Jerry" Moorman
Nov 26, 2016
Moorman, Gerald “Jerry” William, age 85, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday November 26th, 2016 in Kettering, Ohio. Jerry was born on August 27th, 1931 to John Reuben and Florentine (Sutter) in Dayton, Ohio. He went to school at St. Mary’s Class of 45 and Chaminade Catholic School Class of 49 and attended the University of Dayton. He joined...
Kathleen R. Bertke
Nov 25, 2016
Bertke, Kathleen R. (McMahon) age 90, of Kettering passed away Friday November 25, 2016. Kathleen was a member of St. Anthony Parish for 52 years. She was a longtime accomplished seamstress and had a love of quilting. She was a longtime UD Basketball fan and a season ticket holder for 40 years. She was preceded in death by her parents,...
Thomas H. Westendorf
Nov 23, 2016
Westendorf, Thomas H., age 86, of Centerville, passed away Wednesday November 23, 2016. Mr Westendorf was a graduate of Chaminade High School, class of 1948, and the University of Dayton. He was also a veteran of the U.S. Army. Thomas worked for Tech Development for many years where he mentored many people. He was a member of the American Legion...
Mary Frances (May) Bohman
Nov 22, 2016
BOHMAN, Mary Frances (May), 80 of Dayton passed Nov. 22, 2016. Mary is preceded in death by a daughter, Lynn and son, Christophor. She is survived by daughters, Therese May, Mychelle May, Mylynnde (Michael) Durand; brother, Joe (Ruth) Martin, numerous grandchildren, nieces and nephews. She was active in various charities. Visitation 3-7 pm on Tues., Nov 29 at Westbrock Funeral...
Valeria C. Schmit
Nov 20, 2016
SCHMIT, Valeria C., age 96 of Centerville, passed away on Sunday, November 20, 2016 surrounded by her loving family. She was born on March 6, 1920 in Landeck, Ohio to the late, Thomas E. and Matilda (Morketter) Gengler. Also preceding her in death is her husband (2001), George F. Schmit; grandson, Jay Henry; sisters, Martha Trentman, Esther Buettner, Estella Schwinnen,...
Mary D. DiPasquale
Nov 18, 2016
DIPASQUALE, Mary D., age 92 of Kettering passed away on Friday, November 18, 2016. She was born on October 5, 1924 in Dayton to the late, Angelo and Louise (Palombit) Serena. Also preceding her in death is her husband, Louis DiPasquale (2015); brother, Anthony Serena and niece, D’Ann Brown. Mary is survived by her loving sisters, Nelda Klosterman, Helen Miltner...
Jolene M. Blatz
Nov 17, 2016
Blatz, Jolene M., age 62 of Dayton passed away Thursday, November 17, 2016. Jolene was preceded in death by her husband, Jim Frazier. She is survived by two sisters, Jan (Steve) Chmiel, Jackie Karl; a brother, Bill (Diane) Blatz; best friend, Judy Hickey; numerous nieces and nephews. Services will be held, 10:30 AM Saturday, November 26 at the Kettering Church...
Alice M. Sparaco
Nov 16, 2016
Sparaco, Alice M., age 90, of Riverside, entered into her Heavenly resting place Wednesday November 16, 2016. Mrs Sparaco was preceded in death by her loving husband of 69 years, Michael Sparaco; two sisters, Thelma & Patty; and a son-in-law, Ron Dowler. She is survived by her three daughters, Theresa Nichols & Dave, Kathleen Kroger & Robert, and Susan Dowler;...
Janet C. Heyne
Nov 16, 2016
HEYNE, Janet C., age 88 of Beavercreek passed away on Wednesday, November 16, 2016. She was born on October 12, 1928 to the late, Henry and Martha (Sitzman) Sommer. Also preceding her in death is her husband of 61 years, Harry C. Heyne; grandson and sister, Ruth Ann Kasper. She is survived by her sons, Richard (Brenda) and Thomas (Teresa);...