Hoover, Wilmer W., age 86 of Dayton passed away Wednesday July 9, 2014. Services will be held 11:00 am Tuesday July 15 at the Dayton National Cemetery.
HALLER, Constance M. age 71 of Dayton passed away Sunday July 6, 2014. Constance was preceded in death by her mother, Evelyn, and her mother and father-in law, Fred I and Theresa Haller. She is survived by her father, Ned Showalter; her loving husband, Frederick Haller II; a brother, Jeffrey A. (Marlene) Showalter; sisters-in-law, Resa, Pat, Sue; brother-in-law, John Haller;...
COMBS, Lois J. age 67 of Trotwood, passed away Sunday June 29, 2014. She was a member of the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses since 1973. Lois had a generous heart and a spunky personality that will be missed by all. She loved to travel and was able to visit many beautiful places, Maui being her favorite. Lois was preceded...
BYRD, Brandon age 45 of Springboro born August 27, 1968 passed away Monday June 23, 2014. Brandon is survived by his best friend and loving wife, Cindy; his devoted mother, Barbara Rowland; adoring sister, Robin Varbel (Mike), niece Kristen of California; his four-legged sons, Turbo, Charger, and Nitro; many loving relatives, a countless number of friends and best buddies. Brandon...
AFANADOR-SGRO, GLORIA joined the choir of angels on June 20, 2014. Born October 18, 1925 in Shamokin, PA where she graduated from Saint Edwards High School. Gloria’s passion to serve led her to Philadelphia where she graduated from Saint Mary’s Hospital School of Nursing in 1946. It was there that she a WWII sailor from Indiana, Carlos P. Afanador and...
STEMLEY, VIRGINIA A., “JINNY” passed away peacefully on June 12, 2014, in Indianapolis, IN. She was born on October 11, 1928, the youngest child of James and Ethel (Hoy) Smith. Born and raised in Cincinnati, OH, she attended the University of Cincinnati, and graduated in 1950 earning degrees in Art and Education. While attending the University, she met her future...
IACOVONE, Patrick V. age 94, of Washington Twp. passed away peacefully surrounded by his family the evening of June 12th. Patrick was born June 7, 1920 in Flushing, New York. He was preceded in death by his parents, Michaelangelo & Josephine, brother Joseph. Also mother and father in-law Mary and Thomas, sister-in-law Patricia and brothers-in law Howard and Donald. He...
COTTERMAN, JEAN, age 83 of Dayton passed away Wednesday, June 11, 2014. She was preceded in death by her husband of 47 years, Eldon Cotterman and a brother, Leslie Powell. Jean is survived by her loving children: Charles Cotterman, Joseph (Lynn) Cotterman, Anthony (Julie) Cotterman, Anita (Robert) Wagner, Mary Cotterman and Catherine (Coffie) McClendon; 11 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren; sister, Pauline...
Mary Byard Ferguson, 77, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 5, 2014 in Kettering, Ohio with her immediate family by her side. Mary, the daughter of Robert and Elizabeth Byard, was born in Dayton, Ohio on Sept., 23, 1936. Mary graduated from Stivers High School and the University of Dayton. She worked as a legal secretary in Dayton before marrying...
OSGOOD, MICHAEL P. “MIKE”, age 54 passed away Tuesday, June 3, 2014. Mike is survived by his loving wife of 15 years, Rebecca Osgood; sons: Michael and Andrew Osgood; parents: Douglas and Ann Osgood; sisters: Patrice (Jay) Schwermer and Therese (Tom) Glas and a brother, Paul (Becki) Osgood; mother and father-in-law: Lee and Shirley Watson and numerous nieces, nephews and...
Bush, Doloris I., age 91, of Kettering, passed away Tuesday June 3, 2014. She was preceded in death by her husband of 53 years, John W. Bush, her sister and three brothers. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Nancy & Danny Oney; two grandsons, Dana (Kathryn) Oney and Chad (Kimberly) Oney; five great-grandchildren, Hannah, Kierstin, Grayden, Reid, and...
Ruef, Marie L., age 96 of Miami Township was born March 27, 1918, passed away Sunday, June 1st, 2014. Maria was an avid reader and loved to play cards. She was also adept at crocheting, making countless afghans for her family. She was a resident of the Sanctuary Assisted living facility where she moved after her husband died in 2010....
SCHMITZ, Wilfird J. age 61 of Centerville passed away Friday, May 30, 2014. He was preceded in death by his parents, Wilfird J. and Rose Schmitz. He is survived by his loving wife of 33 years, Maria Schmitz; daughters: Marcia Schmitz and Sylvia (Joshua) Laravie; grandson, Carter Laravie and sisters: Suzanne (Paul) Hoffman and Barbette (Daniel) Whalen. He is also...
CASELLA, EUGENE J., “GENE” age 73 passed away Tuesday, May 27, 2014. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Regina Stephens; sisters: Mary Latos and Grace Hinkle Tufts and brothers: Joe Casella and Sam Casella. Gene is survived by his wife of 47 years, Annette Casella; daughters: Carla (John) Hodulik and Maria (Vince) Russell; son-in-law, John Stephens; grandchildren: Jed,...
Korns, Eileen M., age 95 of Dayton passed away Saturday May 24, 2014. Eileen was the organist at Otterbein United Methodist Church for over 50 years. Working as a floral designer her entire life, she started her career at Bowers Greenhouse, her parents’ business; then Horlacher Flowers and finally Oberer’s. Eileen also spent many years volunteering at Miami Valley Hospital....
Marian H. Aneshansley, passed peacefully on May 22, 2014 at the age of 94. Marian was born October 7, 1919, to Dr. Nicholas E. Raterman and Henrietta (Quigley). She grew up in Fort Loramie, Ohio as an only child but with many cousins, aunts and uncles. She had fond stories of her father’s work as a veterinarian. She attended Miami...
JONES, Robert Kane "Bob" age 72 of Beavercreek Township passed away Sunday, May 18, 2014. He is survived by his wife of 51 years Marianne; three sons and family, Kevin of Kettering, Tim (Toni), Hannah, Holly, Eli, Isaac of Kentucky, Mike (Jackie), Sydney, Rodney, Marty of Oakwood; three daughters and family, Colleen (Jamie), Bobby, Shannon, Kacey Greer of Oakwood, Maureen...
HARRIS, DIANE S., age 67 of Dayton passed away Sunday, May 18, 2014. She was preceded in death by her parents: Straud and Alida Smiley; husband, Jack Harris; son, Bryon Harris and brother, Richard L. Smiley. Diane is survived by her daughter, Alida Marie (Michael) Forshaw; son, Brian Keith Harris; daughter-in-law, Jennifer Bennett; grandchildren: Justin and Jacqualynne Forshaw and Haylie...
SULLIVAN, Ella L. Age 69 of Centerville, passed away Saturday, May 17, 2014. She was born April 6, 1945 to the late Blanche and Millard Montgomery in Salyersville, KY. She is survived by her three daughters, Karen (Tom) Harner, Kristina Klepacz and Kelli (William) Dagner. She is also survived by eight grandchildren, Kyle, Casey, Thomas, Grace, Margaret, Jack, Shannon and...
BARNES, JOHN PAUL, age 58 passed away Thursday, May 15, 2014 at 7:23 in the morning, John began his new life in Heaven. He fought the brave fight for over 2 years, never complaining, never losing hope, and never losing his faith or trust in God. John’s main purpose in life was to reach out to others in kindness, support,...