Obituaries
William Henry (Bill) McMann
Sep 9, 2015
McMann, William Henry (Bill), went to be with his Lord on September 9, 2015. He was born on June 14, 1935, in Cincinnati, OH. He was preceded in death by his parents, William (Bill) and Mamie McMann, of Wayne Twp. (Huber Heights); son Randy; wives Eula and Jocelyn; and sister Dolores. He is survived by his son Michael; brothers: Robert...
Amanda Jo Helmbright
Sep 9, 2015
Amanda Jo Helmbright was a warrior. Once diagnosed with lung cancer nearly two years ago, Mandy never gave up. She never complained, never got bitter, and always maintained a fierce, optimistic, and cheerful outlook – even after countless treatments, tests, and hospital stays. Mandy’s focus remained, as it always had, on her husband and her three kids. She passed away...
Michael J. Flohre
Sep 7, 2015
FLOHRE, Michael J., age 59, of Xenia, passed away Sept. 7. Graveside service 11 am, Sept. 11 at Calvary Cemetery. Westbrock FH, Wayne Ave.
Ella Stidham
Sep 4, 2015
Stidham, Ella, age 67, of Dayton, passed away Friday September 4, 2015. She is survived by her loving husband, Roger Stidham. The family will receive friends Wednesday from 4-7pm at The Westbrock Funeral Home, 1712 Wayne Ave. Graveside Service will be 1:30pm Thursday at Woodland Cemetery.
erend Herbert W. Hoover Sr.
Aug 31, 2015
Reverend Herbert W. Hoover, Sr. born to the late M.M. and Elsie Hoover November 19, 1919 went to be with the Lord on August 31, 2015. Herb graduated from Patterson Co-Op High School in 1937 and from Bob Jones University in 1944. He received a Master’s degree in Sacred Music from B.J.U. and became interim Chair of the Fine Arts...
Maria L. De-Soria
Aug 31, 2015
De-Soria, Maria L., age 67 of Dayton passed away Monday August 31. Mass of Christian Burial, 12:00 noon Friday, September 4 at St. Mary's Church. Westbrock, Wayne Ave.
Alma C. Holt
Aug 31, 2015
Holt, Alma C., age 92, of St. Leonard Center, passed away Monday August, 31, 2015. Mrs Holt was preceeded in death by her husband, Ralph Holt; a son, Steven Holt; and siblings, Irene Donohoo, Clarence Hohm, Elmer Hohm and George Hohm. She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Michael & Mary Holt, of Miamisburg; a sister, Dorothy Sprauer; and...
Dolores L. Berger
Aug 29, 2015
BERGER, Dolores L., age 94, of Dayton, Ohio passed away Aug. 29, 2015 at Brookdale Place of Oakwood. She attended Patterson Cooperative High School. Dolores was a member of St. Charles Borromeo Church and a past scout leader. She loved playing cards, square dancing, and golf. She was a dedicated mother and homemaker. She was preceded in death by her...
Ethel I. Vance
Aug 27, 2015
VANCE, Ethel, I. (neé Stefanics), age 92, of Dayton, passed away on Thursday August 27, 2015. She was born February 14, 1923 in Leechburg, PA and grew up in Vandergrift, PA. She is preceded in death by her husband of 54 years, George. She is survived by her sisters, Charlotte Stefanics and Mary Somogy and her brother Jesse (Mary Louise)...
Jane A. Scheper
Aug 26, 2015
SCHEPER, Jane A., age 88, passed away August 26, 2015. She was a lifelong native of Dayton. Jane was preceded in death by her loving husband of 61 years, Paul Scheper, in 2009; sister Madonna Ruppert, son-in-law Tony Parker and grandson Ryan Parker. She is survived by her daughter Marty and her husband Doug Huss of Morris Plains, NJ; son...
Victoria A. Crider
Aug 22, 2015
Crider, Victoria A., age 66 of Dayton passed away Saturday August 22, 2015. Victoria was a Rehab Sergeant with the City of Dayton. She was preceded in death by her parents, William and Geraldine Forth; two brothers, William and Timothy Forth. She is survived by a step daughter and her husband, Tammy and Frank “Dean” Nelson; sons and daughter-in-laws, Robert...
Mary Jane iscoll Burns
Aug 22, 2015
Burns, Mary Jane Driscoll, age 92 went to heaven from her home on August 22, 2015. She is survived by her daughter Mary Ann Burns Fitzsimmons and son-in-law Stephen Fitzsimmons; grandsons Robert (Tony) and wife Betty Choi Fitzsimmons, Mark and wife Debbie Bishop Fitzsimmons; great grandchildren Andrew, Elizabeth (Liza,) William (Liam,) and Stephen. Other relatives include sister-in-law Anne Burns Hillenbrand...
Margaret E. "Peggy" Gitzinger
Aug 21, 2015
Gitzinger, Margaret E. “Peggy” (Miles) age 72 of Kettering, passed away Friday August 21, 2015. Peggy was a graduate of Fairmont HS Class of 1961 and had a BS in Dental Hygiene from West Liberty College. She worked five years with a prominent Dentist and was a part time Clinical Supervisor at Sinclair College. She was also the runner up...
Stella Schmid
Aug 14, 2015
SCHMID, Stella, (Nonie/Super Nonie),100, passed away on Friday, August 14, 2015 at Oak Creek Terrace in Kettering, Ohio, of natural causes. She was born on February 11, 1915 in Springfield, Ohio to Domenico and Giovanina (Barbaresco) Bianco. Predeceased by her husband Anton, her sister Zaira Sellan and brothers Celeste, Richard, Louis and Tony Bianco, she is survived by her only...
Thomas J. Helmers
Aug 4, 2015
HELMERS, Thomas J., Age 65, of Moraine, passed away Tuesday, August 4, 2015. Tom was a graduate of The Ohio State University and was preceded in death by his father, Lawrence F. Helmers and mother, Eleanor M. Helmers. He is survived by former wife, Mary Jane Helmers, son, Larry (Morgan), grand-daughter, Alise: two sisters, Joan Stoppelman (Tom), Rosemary Rauch (Joe,...
John J. Higgins
Aug 2, 2015
HIGGINS, John J. (Jack) passed away August 2, 2015 at the age of 90. He was born August 7, 1924 in Dayton to Charles and Marie Higgins. Jack was a 1942 graduate of Chaminade High School and a veteran of the U.S. Army. He retired from the Elliott Company, a division of Carrier Corp. Jack was a member of Local...
William Roger Dees
Jul 29, 2015
DEES, William Roger, age 66, of West Chester passed away July 29, 2015. He loved playing table tennis and chess. Roger especially loved his children and grandchildren. He is survived by his wife, Barb; children Lori (Justin) Wortylko and Kyle (Meredith) Dees; grandchildren Lucas and Ellie Wortylko, and Aeden Dees as well as many other family and friends. A funeral...
Grant A. Gonzalez
Jul 29, 2015
Gonzalez, Grant A., age 57 of Dayton, passed away Wednesday, July 29 2015. Grant was a millwright with the local 1066, and a member of the American Slovak Club and Polish Club. He was an avid runner who ran for many causes, and recently completed the WPAFB marathon. He is preceeded in death by his parents, Agnes and Raymond Gonzalez,...
Kathleen J. Kraft
Jul 26, 2015
Kraft, Kathleen J., age 78 of Kettering passed away Sunday July 26, 2015. Kathleen was preceded in death by her daughter, Roberta K. Eversole. She is survived by her loving husband, Robert; two daughters and son-in-laws, Pam (John) Weber of Kettering, Pat (Mike) Cope of Dayton; five grandchildren and their spouses Melissa (Jim) Rigot, Johnny Weber and Sarah Hill, Chrissy...
Mary E. Morgan
Jul 22, 2015
Morgan, Mary E., passed away on Wednesday July 22, 2015. She was born in Cincinnati, OH on August 11, 1922. She was preceded in death by her parents, Howard and Marjory F. Adae; husband, George Roudebush (1972), husband, John W. Morgan (2003); brother, Frank Adae (1979); sister-in-law, Betty Lou Parker Adae (2009); brother, Howard Adae (2010); daughter, Marjorie Sue (Roudebush)...


