Obituaries
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...
Samuel J. McNutt
May 21, 2017
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Jack Hilbing
May 20, 2017
HILBING Jr., Francis John “Jack”, age 79 of Centerville, Ohio passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, May 20, 2017. He was born in Quincy, IL to the late, Francis John and Irene Marie (Sanders) Hilbing, Sr. Jack is survived by his loving wife of 55 years, Birdie (Beck) Hilbing; children, John Francis (Michele) Hilbing, James Henry (Elizabeth) Hilbing, Kathleen Marie (Michael)...
Dennis F. Barhorst
May 14, 2017
BARHORST, Dennis F., age 83 of Xenia, passed away peacefully May 14, 2017 at his home, surrounded by his family. He was born February 1, 1934 in Newport, Ohio the son of Henry & Hilda (Middendorf) Barhorst. Dennis is survived by his wife of 18 years, Alice Barhorst, and children: Michael Barhorst of Dayton, Melanie Gerosa (Garrett) of Powell, Ohio...
Mary Elaine Gran
May 13, 2017
Gran, Elaine (Mary Elaine) of Kettering, Ohio passed away peacefully surrounded by her family, on Saturday, May 13, 2017. Elaine was born the oldest of four children to Virginia and Walter Adamson in St. Paul, Minnesota on October 24, 1934. She attended St. Mark’s Grade School and graduated High School from St. Joseph’s Academy in 1952 while growing up in...
Steven C. Long
May 6, 2017
LONG, Steven, passed away on May 6, 2017 at home surrounded by loved ones after a courageous fight against lung cancer. Born on October 19, 1952 to Eugene and Margaret Long, he is preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his loving wife of 40 years, Terri; two daughters, Nichol (Keith) Stasienko and Jennifer Long; two grandchildren,...
Billy G. Wheeler
May 5, 2017
WHEELER, Billy G., age 79, was reunited in Heaven with his wife of 37 years, Betty, on May 5, 2017. He was born on September 21, 1937 to the late George and Evelynn Wheeler. Bill was always a hardworking man and a proud member of the International Union of Elevator Constructors. He was born in Kentucky and raised 7 children...
Linda J Koesters
May 3, 2017
KOESTERS, Linda J., age 74 of Centerville passed away on Wednesday, May 3, 2017 surrounded by her loving family. She was born on December 10, 1942 in Dayton to the late, Vernon and Margaret (Barhorst) Monnin. Linda is survived by her loving husband of 51 years, Denis Koesters; children, Tony (Jenn) Koesters, Steve Koesters, Mark (Cara) Koesters; grandchildren, Lex, Eva,...


