Obituaries
Joan L. Knapke
Feb 15, 2017
Knapke, Joan L., age 86 of Centerville, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family. Joan is preceded in death by her husband of over fifty years, Paul J. Knapke. She is survived by her four children; Connie (Steve) Clark, Rick (Mary) Knapke, Jim (Carlanne) Knapke and Ken (Sharon) Knapke. Her seven grandchildren; Kris (Grace) Knapke, Tom (Thania) Knapke, JP Clark,...
erand William V. "Bill" Thomas
Feb 13, 2017
THOMAS, Rev. William Victor age 83 passed away at Hospice of Dayton, Monday February 13, 2017. Bill was born in Dayton to the late Robert and Elizabeth (Merrick) Thomas. Fr. Bill graduated from Chaminade High School in 1950 and from the University of Dayton in 1955. He attended St. Gregory Seminary and was ordained a priest in the Archdiocese of...
Raymond H. Rettich
Feb 12, 2017
RETTICH, Raymond H., age 89 of Centerville, passed away on Sunday, February 12, 2017. He was born in Dayton on November 11, 1927 to the late, Louis and Clara (Linz) Rettich. Also preceding him in death is a sister, Jean and a brother, Richard. Raymond is survived by his loving wife of 69 years, Dorothy (Brinkman) Rettich; children, Don (Pat)...
Michael E. "Mike" Karpiak
Feb 9, 2017
KARPIAK, Michael Eugene, of Kettering, OH, passed away at the age of 85 on Thursday, February 9, 2017. He was born on September 5, 1931, in Dayton, OH to the late, Mihaly and Mary (Bodogan) Karpiak. Mike is survived by his loving wife of 59 years, Dolores “Dee” (Wuerstl); children, Kim (Doug) Lindley, Sharon Charbat, Deanna (Steve) Rasso, Deborah (Andrew)...
Lois Ann Middleton
Feb 7, 2017
MIDDLETON, Lois Ann, age 87 of Kettering passed away on Tuesday, February 7, 2017. She was born on March 28, 1929 in Dayton to the late, Harry and Helen (Henn) Suhr. She is survived by her loving husband of 67 years, John “Jack” Middleton; children, Marcia (Gary) Marshall, Brenda (Rick) Weber, Julie Slife, Glen (Erin) Middleton; 12 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren;...
Martha "Marty" (Bucher) Overwein
Feb 3, 2017
OVERWEIN, Martha (Bucher) was one of 8 children of Clement and Agnes Cull Bucher. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Overwein, mother and father, and brothers Francis X. Bucher, Thomas A. Bucher, John Clement Bucher, Charles W. Bucher and James I. Bucher; 2 sisters, Susan Therese Pfeiffer, Mary Agnes “Molly” Granato. She is survived by her brother,...
Philip Rizzo
Jan 31, 2017
Philip Rizzo Jr., 92, of Centerville, Ohio passed away on January 31, 2017 at Miami Valley Hospital. Phil was born and raised in Middletown, Ohio and was the ninth of 10 children born to Philip (Sr.) and Augustina (Scalia) Rizzo. He graduated with honors from Middletown High School in 1942. Phil earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Business in...
Edwin John Schneider Jr
Jan 31, 2017
Schneider, Edwin John Jr. 82, of Beavercreek, formerly of Erie, PA, Menands, NY, Poland, OH, Upper St. Clair, PA, and Rochester Hills, MI, died January 31, 2017 at Hospice of Dayton. Ed was born September 21, 1934 to Edwin and Mary (Hersperger) Schneider. He graduated from Strong Vincent High School in Erie in 1952, and received his bachelor’s and master’s...
Helen S. Schmitz
Jan 29, 2017
Helen Schmitz, born March 23, 1923 in St. Sebastian, OH to the late Edward and Eleanora (Kramer) Schwieterman, died January 29, 2017. She married Cletus E. Schmitz on October 19, 1946 in Burkettsville, OH and he preceded her in death. She is also preceded in death by an infant son Joseph, her brothers Arnold (Luella), Matthew (Coletta), Louis and Cyril...
Donald Pancake
Jan 28, 2017
PANCAKE, Donald, age 79 of Kettering, Ohio passed away on Saturday, January 28, 2017. He was born on July 14, 1937 in Dayton to the late, Birch and Clara (Lengerich) Pancake. Also preceding him in death is sisters, Norma (Nick) Nicholas, Helen Dungan, Lee Pancake; brothers-in-law, Gene Kirchmer and Corky Points. Don is survived by his loving wife of 57...
Carol A. (Rykoskey) Culloo
Jan 27, 2017
CULLOO (Rykosky), Carol A., age 80 of Centerville, Ohio passed away on Friday, January 27, 2017 at Hospice of Dayton. She was born on December 25, 1936 in Pittsburgh, PA to the late, Andrew and Lola (Herr) Kleber. Also preceding her in death are husbands, Joseph B. Culloo and Ron Rykoskey. She is survived by her children, Ron (Maria) Rykoskey,...
William "Louie" Crompton
Jan 27, 2017
CROMPTON, William, “Louie” age 92 of Dayton passed away on Friday, January 27, 2017 surrounded by his loving family. He was born on December 13, 1924 in Dayton to the late, William W. and Alma M. (Nann) Crompton. He is also preceded in death by sisters, Mary A. DiCiacco and Eunice E. Sommer. He is survived by his loving wife...
Robert "Bob" Snyder Jr
Jan 25, 2017
SNYDER Jr, Robert (Bob) V. age 77, of Dayton, passed away Wednesday, January 25, 2017. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 44 years, Marilyn J. (Wolff); parents, Eileen M. and Robert V. Snyder, Sr. and 2 sisters, Patricia A. Prass, and Karen E. Rogers. He is survived by his son, Robert M. Snyder (Susie) of Miamisburg;...
Geraldine Jones
Jan 25, 2017
JONES, Geraldine, age 83 passed away on Wednesday, January 25, 2017. She was born on December 17, 1933 in Harveyton, KY. She is preceded in death by her husband, Carl Jones; daughter Theresa Maggard; son-in-law, Eugene Maggard; parents, Ned and Mattie Adkins; 3 brothers, William, Charles and Elmer Adkins; 2 sisters, Alma Jean Turner and Dorothy Adkins. Geraldine is survived...
Emma V. "Vera" Rager
Jan 22, 2017
Rager, Emma V. “Vera”, 84 passed peacefully while surrounded by family on Sunday, January 22, 2017 at University Hospital in Indianapolis, IN after an extended illness. Vera was born on June 18, 1932 in Baltimore, MD. For 61 years, she resided, worked and raised her family in Dayton, OH with her husband of 64 years, Norbert E. Rager, Sr. After...
Cynthia S. Kuntz
Jan 22, 2017
Kuntz, Cynthia S., age 73 of Kettering passed away peacefully after a long illness surrounded by her brothers and sister. She was preceded in death by her parents, James and Velma; and a brother, Thomas. Cynthia is survived by a sister, Peggy (Dane) Delcontivo of FL; five brothers, Jim (Lynda) of Xenia, Joseph (Robin) of Dayton, Patrick (Helen) of Kettering,...
E. Dwight Griswold
Jan 21, 2017
Griswold, E. Dwight, age 94, of Bellbrook, passed away Saturday January 21, 2017. Mr. Griswold was born in Lancaster, New York, to the late E. Dwight Griswold, Sr. & Leta Griswold. “Dwight” enlisted in the U.S. Army on 12-9-1941 where he served in the South Pacific theatre. He received his field commission in 1945 in the southern Philippines, and served...
Robert L. Satzger
Jan 21, 2017
SATZGER, Robert L., Age 87 of Centerville passed away Saturday, January 21, 2017. Bob is preceded in death by his loving wife Joy Patricia Satzger; brother, Barry Satzger and sister, Sue Wehmeier. He is survived by his five children: Duane (Kim) Satzger, Mark (Peggy) Satzger, Denise (Bill) Vari, Douglas (Lorie) Satzger, and Tammy (Brian) Crum; eleven grandchildren: Ryan (Sarah) Satzger,...
Martha L. Beall
Jan 21, 2017
BEALL, Martha L., age 90, passed away on January 21, 2017. She is preceded in death by her parents, Fred and Irene (Stair) Rau, husband, Donald Beall, sister, Jane Rau, brothers, Jim Rau and Joe Rau, sisters in law, Helen (Metz) Rau, Rose Marie (Fleck) Rau, Dolores ( Mauch) Rau, and nephews Gary Rau and Ted Rau. She is survived...
William G. Himmelbauer
Jan 17, 2017
William Himmelbauer, 83, passed from this life on Tuesday, January 17. He was born on October 17,1933 in Evansville, Indiana to the late Frances Welborn and George Himmelbauer. William was retired from American Express. Before passing “Bill” as he was known to his family and friends, forged an 83 year trail of laughter, generosity, compassion and wisdom for all of...
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