JUDITH LYNN GUNNOE age 65, of Centerville, Ohio passed away at her home on November 13, 2014, surrounded by her close family. She was born in West Alexandria, Ohio on December 30, 1948 to the late Dr. Augustus and Joanne (Dargin) Ross II. On December 30, 1972, she married Gerald Eugene Gunnoe I and they enjoyed 42 years of marriage...
GASKILL, JEANETTE E. “JAN,” age 82 of Washington Township passed away Tuesday, November 11, 2014. Jan is survived by her loving husband of 60 years, Harold Gaskill; children: Kurt (Cheryl) Gaskill, Kim Gaskill (Greg Stoltz), Keith Gaskill and Kerry Gaskill; grandson, Jake Gaskill; three great-grandchildren; and a brother: Stewart (Rosie) Shepherd. Jan was a great wife and a member of...
SMITH, Anna M. of Dayton, passed away Thursday November 6, 2014. She was born May 17, 1933 in Knoxville, Tennessee. She is survived by her loving husband of 64 years, Cecil Smith; three children, Steve Smith (Kitty), Joyce Strehle (John), and Carol J Myers (Bo); 7 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren, and a special nephew, Jimmy Seivers (Sammeye). She was retired from...
OSTERFELD, Douglas John Douglas John Osterfeld passed away at his home in Kettering on Friday, November 6, 2014 at the age of 62. Doug is preceded in death by his father, Henry and his niece, Molly Draugelis. Doug is lovingly remembered by his mother Millie of Kettering; brother Dave (Heather) of Charleston, SC, sister Laura (Sid) Juliani of Cincinnati; sister...
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....
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...
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)...
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 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...
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...
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...
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...
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” 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...
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 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...
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...
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;...
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...
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...