Obituaries
Robert M. Urschel
Jul 13, 2015
URSCHEL, Robert M. - If God rides a Harley, then He gained a master mechanic of vintage iron on July 13, 2015. Bob is survived and will be forever missed by his wife Chris, daughter Rachael, son Bob and partner Karen, and precious grandson Bobby, all of Spring Valley, Ohio. He is also survived by a brother Don, of Franklin,...
Magdalena "Manda" Ilic
Jul 10, 2015
Ilic, Magdalena "Manda", age 95, of Kettering, passed away Friday July 10, 2015. Manda was preceded in death by her husband, Vukasin Ilic. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Ljubica Ilic-Downing ("Molly") and Karl Downing, of Kettering, and a granddaughter, Maggie Downing, of Kettering. Funeral Service 11:30 am Tuesday at The Calvary Cemetery Chapel. Burial to follow in...
Norman E. Smith
Jul 8, 2015
Smith, Norman E., age 68 of Dayton passed away Wednesday July 8, 2015. Norman was born in 1947 to Norman and Agnes (Orians) Smith. Mr. Smith was an Army Veteran. He was preceded in death by his parents; Wife, Betty; a brother, Timothy Smith; son, Paul Smith; two grandchildren and one great-grandchild. He is survived by his children and their...
Richard J. Westendorf
Jun 29, 2015
Westendorf, Richard J., age 93, of Dayton, passed away June 29, 2015. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of WW 2. Richard was a member of Dayton Rotary, a former member of Horizons Band, Centerville Community Band, Kettering Civic Band, and the Dayton Guild of Organists. He was an avid bridge player and played Bridge for Charities at Holy Angels...
Patricia M. Sauer
Jun 28, 2015
Sauer, Patricia M., passed away Sunday June 28, 2015. She was born October 28, 1938 to Henry and Ida (Gels) Borgerding in New Weston, Ohio. On September 30, 1961, Patricia was married to John C. Sauer and they were married 49 years. Pat was a member of St. Charles Borromeo Parish, and the Ladies Auxiliary of VFW Post 9927. She...
Rita B. Leininger
Jun 24, 2015
Leininger, Rita B., age 89 of Dayton passed away Wednesday June 24, 2015. Rita is survived by her husband, John; three daughters and son-in-laws, Linda (Ed) Clark of Dayton, Susan (David) Calvin of Zanesville, Rebecca (Mike) Garrett of Toledo; a sister, Mary Gough of Dayton; two sister-in-laws, Dolores Baker of Dayton, Erma Beal of CA; five grandchildren; eleven great grandchildren;...
Rita L. Wilson
Jun 24, 2015
Wilson, Rita L., age 84 formerly of Kettering passed away Wednesday June 24, 2015. Rita was involved with the Sisters of Charity. She was preceded in death by her husband, Herbert in 2011; a son, Paul in 1991, a daughter-in-law, Vicki Jean in 1991 and a grandson, Joshua also in 1991. She is survived by two daughters and a son-in-law,...
Yolanda Chiovaro
Jun 19, 2015
CHIOVARO, Yolanda 97 years old, born in Palermo, Sicily, passed away on June 19, 2015. She was preceded in death by her son, Andrew (Andy) Chiovaro in 2008 and 9 siblings. She is survived by her brother, Giovanni from New Jersey; daughter-in-law, Linda Chiovaro of Washington Township, Ohio; niece, Maria Lowman; and her great nieces, Gina Lowman and Tracy Lowman...
Louis C. DiPasquale
Jun 8, 2015
Louis C. DiPasquale, 93, of Kettering, Ohio, passed away on June 8, 2015. Mr. DiPasquale was born in Dayton Ohio, to Louis and Josephine DiPasquale, on May 13, 1922. Mr. DiPasquale is survived by his wife of 65 years, Mary DiPasquale; a brother, Cosmo DiPasquale, also of Dayton, and many nieces and nephews. Mr. DiPasquale, a lifelong Dayton resident, was...
Sam Redavide
Jun 5, 2015
REDAVIDE, Sam, age 79, of Dayton passed away June 5 at Hospice of Dayton. He was the owner of Keyboard Lounge and Federation Block in Dayton for many years. Sam was preceded in death by his wife, Patsy in 2003; his son, Tony in 2009; his brothers, Nick and Frank; and sister, Tina. He is survived by his sons Kevin,...
John Oswald
Jun 4, 2015
OSWALD, John “toot toot”, our Dad, Gramps, Uncle Jack has gone to a better place after 84+ years of life. He was preceded in death by his youngest son, Joe, who passed away earlier this year. He has left behind his wife, Nancy, of 60 years who was his primary caregiver and advocate over his past life events. Dad has...
Alexander Pak
Jun 2, 2015
PAK, Sgt. Alexander G., USMC, age 30, of Kettering passed away on 6/2/15. He was born in Kettering OH on July 18, 1984. Alex served in the USMC for 12 years, enlisting shortly after the 9/11/2001 terrorist attacks. He served four deployments in Iraq and Afghanistan, as well as numerous missions all over the world. He received an honorable medical...
Robert N. Flohre
May 27, 2015
Flohre, Sir Robert N., age 89 of Centerville, passed away May 27, 2015. Robert was a veteran of World War II, served in the European Theater with the 100th Infantry Division. Recipient of six medals including the Bronze Star and Purple Heart, also the Combat Infantryman Badge. Named Knight of the French Legion of Honor by the President of the...
William F. Schmitz
May 26, 2015
Schmitz, William F., age 87, died May 26, 2015, at St. Leonards Health Center. He was preceded in death by his parents, Loretta Buehler Schmitz and Theresa Wilken Schmitz and Adolph Schmitz; a brother and sister-in-law, Charles and Carol Schmitz; and a brother-in-law, John Schmeider. Bill was a veteran of the U.S. Army where he served in WWII in Korea....
Richard J. Hammaker
May 26, 2015
Hammaker, Richard J., age 85 of South Salem, OH passed away Tuesday May 26, 2015. Richard was a Carpenter with Local 104. He is preceded in death by his son, Joseph. He is survived by three daughters and a son-in-law, Teresa (Ralph) Peyton of Jamestown, Loretta Scandura of Centerburg, Angie Kotey of Greenville; seven sons and daughters-in-law, Robert of Eaton,...
Cloris M. Leeth
May 19, 2015
Leeth, Cloris M., age 63 of Dayton passed away Tuesday May 19, 2015. Cloris is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Laurie (Ed) Dysart of Dayton; a son, Donald Roger Leeth III of Dayton; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Tony (Barb) Norman of FL, Tommy (Diana) Norman of Dayton; two sisters, Karen McGrath, Helen Stevens both of Dayton; two grandchildren, Eddie...
Hervey Koref
May 12, 2015
Koref, Hervey, age 78 of Kettering, passed away Tuesday May 12, 2015. Hervey was a Navy Veteran who served on the USS Stoddard and an over the road truck driver for 33 years with over 4 million miles of safe driving. He was preceded in death by his parents, Henry and Dorothy, and his daughter Cindy Stroud. He is survived...
George Lewis
May 7, 2015
Lewis, George, died on May 7, 2015, at Bethany Lutheran Village in Centerville, Ohio, age 90. He is survived by wife Ruth Marling Lewis, sons David (wife Maureen McSharry, sons Ian and Conrad) of Mountain Lakes, NJ; Robert (Laura Thomas) of Appleton, WI; daughter Carol E. Watwood (husband Daryl, children Catherine, Sarah and Andrew) of Franklin, KY, sister in law...
John J. Almond
Apr 27, 2015
Almond, John J., age 88, of Cincinnati, passed away Monday April 27, 2015. Mr. Almond, a veteran of the U.S. Navy, was preceded in death by his wife of 62 years, Mary Gloria Almond; his sister, Peggy Janowiak; a brother, Jim Almond; and a grandson, Timmy Niesel. He is survived by two daughters, Patricia (Tim) Niesel, Debra (Mike) Gordon; two...
Mary Katherine Keyes
Apr 26, 2015
Keyes, Mary Katherine (Mrs. Mary Kay), died Sunday, April 26, after a brief illness while visiting family in Los Angeles, CA. Born May 13, 1925, eldest child of Denis F. & Agnes (Agnew) Cashman. Mrs. Keyes, a lifelong Dayton resident, graduated from Julienne High School in 1943. She married John C. (Jack) Keyes in 1945. Together they shared 67 years...

