Rita H. Schaefer
Nov 5, 2014
Schaefer, Rita High, “Gommy”, age 77, of Kettering, after a long illness, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday November 5, 2014. Rita was born in Dayton, Ohio on January 30, 1937 to Fred and Amalia High. She was the granddaughter of Charles and Gertrude Sucher. She is survived by her loving husband of 55 years, John L....
David L. Flower
Oct 31, 2014
FLOWER, David L. age 66 of Dayton passed away Friday October 31, 2014. David was a member of the American legion, VFW, and past president of the Trotwood Optimist Club. He is survived by his loving wife of 35 years, Cathie Flower; two daughters, Kimberly (Josh) Oakes of Vandalia, Karri (Randy) Melton of KY; a son, Scott (Maggie) Flower of...
James M. Ernst
Oct 29, 2014
Ernst, James M., age 63 of Bellbrook passed away Wednesday, October 29, 2014. He was born February 26, 1951 in Ft. Loramie, OH to Mary Ellen and the late Henry Ernst. James was preceded in death by his son, Anthony J. (Tony) in 1999. He is survived by his loving wife of 42 years, Diane (Brandewie); two daughters, Julie (Jeff)...
James M. Longstreath
Oct 29, 2014
Longstreath, James M., age 77 of Dayton passed away Wednesday October 29, 2014. James was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Longstreath. He is survived by a daughter, Anna Longstreath of Dayton; a son, Rick L. of Dayton; four grandchildren, Frank, Edward, Shilla, Ronnie Longstreath and 4 great grandchildren. The family will receive friends Monday November 3 from 11:00-1:00...
Suzanne "Sue" N. Dunn
Oct 28, 2014
Suzanne N. Dunn (Sue) of Kettering, Ohio passed away peacefully on October 28 , 2014 surrounded by loving family. Sue was born December 11, 1935 in Terre Haute, Indiana to Carl and Theo Newhouser. As a teenager, she moved to Indianapolis and graduated from Broad Ripple High School in 1953. She then attended Indiana University before moving to Florida to...
Genevieve "Jane" Danis
Oct 21, 2014
DANIS, GENEVIEVE “JANE” passed away peacefully Tuesday, October 21, 2014. A native of Dayton and a parishioner of Incarnation Church. Jane worked at the Centerville Library and her interest in gardening was always seen in her yard. Jane was preceded in death by her husband, Leonard Danis. She is survived by 2 sisters: Ruth Gates and Eleanor Warf and many...
Avanell "Ava" M. Ellsberry
Oct 20, 2014
ELLSBERRY, AVANELL M. “AVA,” age 91, passed away peacefully after a long joyous life on Monday, October 20, 2014 at Hospice of Dayton. She was preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Macie Rapp; husband, Louis A. Ellsberry and son-in-law, Rodney Adams and 4 siblings. Ava is survived by 3 loving daughters: Avalena “Bunny” (Jim) Guy of Missouri, Marsha...
Alvin L. Steinbruegge
Oct 12, 2014
STEINBRUEGGE, Alvin L. age 85, of Kettering, passed away Sunday October 12, 2014. Mr. Steinbruegge, a veteran of the Korean War with the United States Army, was a long-time member of Ascension Catholic Church where he was an usher for over 30 years. He was also retired from the United States Postal Service where he worked in special deliveries. He...
Ryan Kelley Hasty
Oct 9, 2014
HASTY, RYAN KELLEY, age 29 passed away unexpectedly Thursday, October 9, 2014. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, John D. Bergen. Ryan is survived by his loving parents: Rodney W. and Kelly (nee BERGEN) Hasty; brother, Jarrod Hasty; sister, Meghan Hasty; nieces and nephews: Keegan, Jaedyn, Johnathon and Kira Hasty, Hailey and Sophia Polson; maternal grandmother, Patricia...
John "Jack" Sullivan
Oct 8, 2014
John “Jack” Thomas Sullivan, 82, passed away at his home on Oct. 8, 2014. Born in Niles, OH, he is survived by his wife of 60 years, Shirley, and his daughters Karen, Kim, Missy and Julie. He has six grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents Michael and Emma Sullivan and his sisters Doris...
Eileen H. Flaherty
Oct 5, 2014
FLAHERTY, Eileen H. age 89 of Kettering passed away Sunday, October 5, 2014. She was preceded in death by her parents: Ferd and Ethel Holder; husband, Harry S. Flaherty; brother, Donald Holder and sister-in-law, Margie Holder. Eileen is survived by her loving sons: Ted (Vickie) Flaherty of Miamisburg and Gary Flaherty of Bend, Oregon; grandchildren: Kate, Hannah, Kim, Chris and...
Alice Wick
Oct 3, 2014
Alice Faye Trimble Wick A woman of great dignity, grace and tremendous courage passed away Friday, October 3rd, 2014 at Hospice of Dayton. Alice cherished her husband of 48 years, Dennis Robert, son Damon Eric, daughter Aeryn Lynne & their respective families. On July 13, 1946, Alice ‘Ali’ was born in South Portsmouth, Kentucky to Hazel & Neville Trimble. She...
Kathleen F. Merkle
Oct 2, 2014
MERKLE, Kathleen F. "Kathy" age 96 passed away Thursday, October 2, 2014. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles R. Merkle. Kathy is survived by her sons: Thomas (Penny) Merkle and Timothy (Beda) Merkle; daughter: Sister Judith Ann Merkle, SND; grandchildren: Michelle, Sean, Gregory, Brian and Avery; great- grandchildren: Logan, Grace, Liam, Hannah, Chloe, Sarah and Lily and...
Harriet M. Gregory
Oct 1, 2014
GREGORY, Harriet M. (Ter) Age 79 of Kettering passed away unexpectedly Wednesday October 1, 2014. Harriet was a member of the VFW and American Legion Women's Auxiliary, graduate of St. Joe's High School, and retired from the Marianist Mission. She was preceded in death by the love of her life and husband of 49 years, Thomas J. Gregory in 2004;...
Louis J. Leibold
Sep 29, 2014
LEIBOLD, Louis J. age 99, of Centerville, passed away on Monday, September 29, 2014. He was preceded in death by his parents Louis L. and Clara (Kirchner) Leibold and brothers: Richard, Vincent and Urban; wife of 61 years, Helen (nee Wolf) Leibold. Louis was a graduate of Chaminade High School and University of Dayton. He was a veteran of the...
James H Finke
Sep 23, 2014
FINKE, JAMES H., age 92 passed away Tuesday, September 23, 2014. He was preceded in death by his parents: Herbert and Rose Finke; wife, Armonde (nee Malone) Finke; sister, Virginia (George) Zahn; brother, Herbert (Rhetta) Finke and sister-in-law, Rita Finke. Jim is survived by his loving wife of 11 years, Ruth Finke; beloved children: Kathleen Masenga, Nancy (Tom) Rambasek, Jacque...
Dorothy L. Grant
Sep 20, 2014
GRANT, Dorothy (Woodall) age 94 passed away Saturday afternoon at Brookhaven Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. She was preceded in death by her devoted husband of 64 years, Ralph; her grandson, Brian; her parents, Herbert and Mary Woodall and two brothers (Charles and Harry) and one sister (Florence). She is survived by her two sons and daughters-in-law, Greg and Lori of...
Martha Woeste
Sep 20, 2014
WOESTE, Martha Age 87 of Kettering passed away Saturday September 20, 2014. Martha was preceded in death by her first and second husbands, George W. Focke and Robert L. Woeste. She is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Georgiana and William Herbst of Dayton; two sons and daughters-in-law, Jerry and Christine Focke of Dayton, Dean and Carol Focke of Columbus;...
Geneva Katherine Harnett "Jackie"
Sep 14, 2014
HARNETT, Geneva Katherine "Jackie" Age 88 of Kettering passed away Sunday September 14, 2014. Jackie was preceded in death by her husband, Richard J. in 1997. She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Michael and Shawn Harnett; brother, Joe Raney of Colorado; grandchildren, Kelly Hayworth of Wyoming and Patrick Harnett of Florida. The family will receive friends Tuesday September...
William H. Bradley Sr.
Sep 12, 2014
Bradley, William H., Sr., age 89, of Dayton, passed away Friday September 12, 2014. Mr Bradley was born in McCreay County, KY on January 26, 1925. He served in WWII in the US Navy. Mr Bradley was retired from Delco Products after 39 years of service. He is survived by two daughters and sons-in-law, Janis & Dempsey Meek, Rebecca &...