Anthony "Tony" Joseph Rocco
Apr 28, 2014
ROCCO, Anthony Joseph "Tony" born July 17, 1935 passed away Monday, April 28, 2014. He was preceded in death by his parents: Anthony Rocco and Mary Shannon and a brother, Gus Rocco. Tony is survived by his loving wife of 48 years, Gerry Anne Rocco; children: Molly (Cliff) Bishop and Anthony III (Pauline) Rocco; four grandchildren: Abby Bishop, Caroline Bishop,...
Byron E. Holzfaster
Apr 27, 2014
HOLZFASTER, Byron E. passed away peacefully at his home in Dayton, Ohio, on Sunday April 27, 2014, at the age of 98. He was born in Dayton, Ohio, on June 24, 1915, to Alta and Aldon Holzfaster; and he was a life long resident of Dayton. Byron graduated from Roosevelt High School, Ohio University; and he received his Law Degree...
R. Peter Finke
Apr 21, 2014
FINKE, R. Peter Francis age 76 of Oakwood passed away Monday, April 21, 2014. Peter was preceded in death by his parents, Harry F. Finke, Sr., Hildegarde (Elsbernd) Finke; sisters, Dorothy L. Westbrock, Janet I. Russell; and brother, Robert J. Finke, Sr. He is survived by his wife, Judith L.; daughters, Rachel (Michael) Chambers of Cincinnati, Sarah E. Finke of...
Mary Frances Tupper
Apr 18, 2014
TUPPER, Mary Frances (nee Bosco) age 60, of Kettering, Ohio passed away on Friday, 18 April 2014. Mary was born in Ithaca, New York, on 25 June 1953, to the late George and Malfisa Bosco. She was a well-respected chef and restaurant owner, and devoted her life to demonstrating kindness and love through delicious food and enormous selflessness. Mary was...
Rosemary T. Horvath
Apr 17, 2014
HORVATH, Rosemary age 92, of Dayton, Ohio, went home to be with our Lord on April 17, 2014. She was born June 30, 1921 in Portsmouth, Ohio to the late Christopher and Rose Mary (Crom) Kale. Also preceded in death were her 8 brothers and sisters, Lithia Kale, Baby Kale, Helen Spangenburg, Raymond Kale, Rose Regina Kale, Donald Kale, Joanne...
Elizabeth "Betty" Zimmer
Apr 14, 2014
ZIMMER, Elizabeth "Betty" age 93, of Kettering, died Monday, April 14, 2014. She was born on February 27, 1921 in Dayton, Ohio to Mae A. and Edwin J. Leen. Preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Paul R. Zimmer. She is survived by her three sons: Paul E. (Maggie) of Kettering, Mark E. of Panama City Beach, Florida...
Mary Jo Kendo
Apr 9, 2014
Kendo (Hillenbrand), Mary Joan (Jo) Age 80, a resident of Dayton, OH, peacefully passed away on April 9, 2014. She was born in Wheeling, WV on August 15, 1933 to Louis A. and Marguerite (Kerrigan) Hillenbrand. She was educated in the Catholic Schools graduating in 1951 from St. Joseph’s Academy. In 1954 she was accepted into the Wheeling Jesuit College...
Genevieve "Genny" Tankersley
Apr 9, 2014
TANKERSLEY, Genevieve (Genny) Age 84, of Dayton, passed away peacefully on April 9, 2014 at Mercy Sienna Retirement Center. She was preceded in death by her husband Charles Tankersley, her granddaughter Amy (Seibert) Kronour and 8 of her brothers and sisters. Genny was retired from the Kettering school system. She lived for her grandchildren and family always came first. She...
Gerald S. Sharkey
Apr 7, 2014
SHARKEY, Gerald Shea 71, the driving force behind Aviation Heritage National Historical Park, died at his home in Oakwood on Monday morning. During a 1980 visit to Boston's Freedom Trail, Sharkey was inspired to volunteer his time to develop an aviation version in Dayton. An unlikely aviation enthusiast because he feared flying, Sharkey enlisted his friend U.S. District Judge Walter...
Robert L. Mumaw
Apr 7, 2014
MUMAW, Robert L. age 84 passed away Monday, April 7, 2014. He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Pagie Mumaw; sons: Gary (Janet) Mumaw and Thomas (Ana) Mumaw; grandchildren: Craig, Scott, Kristy, Emily, Davis and Isabelle Mumaw; and a brother Dale Mumaw. Robert had a 35 year career with Wright Patt Air Force Base as a logistics officer....
Dale P. Unroe
Apr 2, 2014
Unroe, Dale, P., age 69 of Minster, formerly of Dayton, passed away Wednesday, April 2. Dale was a graduate of Patterson CO-Op 1963. He was a United States Army Veteran who served in the 82nd Airborne Division. He retired from General Motors-Delphi. He was a member of the Falcon Club. He was preceded in death by his parents, Virgil and...
Robert J. Shroyer
Mar 30, 2014
SHROYER, Robert J. (aka Gus, Tommy) died on March 30, 2014 at Hospice of Dayton. Born to William and Edna (Crawford) Shroyer on August 7, 1928 at 11:55 pm (five minutes later and his birth date would have been 8/8/28). Thereafter he celebrated the anniversary of his birth date every year. Preceded in death by the love of his life,...
Thomas N. Jerry
Mar 27, 2014
JERRY, THOMAS N., age 72 of Springboro passed away Thursday, March 27, 2014. Tom is survived by his wife of 49 years, Sandy Jerry; daughters: Pam (Kevin) Kudlac and Jill (Mark) Monsour; granddaughters: Kaitie Kudlac, Emily Monsour, Maddie Kudlac and Abbey Mensour. Tom worked as a National Sales Manager for Schunk, Inc. Visitation will be Monday, March 31st from 10:00...
Alvin J. Pacovsky
Mar 12, 2014
PACOVSKY, Alvin J. Age 82 of Dayton passed away Wednesday March 12, 2014. Alvin was preceded in death by his wife, Elaine. He is survived by two sons, James (Dawn) of Zionsville, IN, Timothy of Miamisburg; five grandchildren, Taylor, Jordan, Abigail, Ripken, Claudia Picovsky and a nephew, Jay Grant. Services will be held 1:00 pm Friday March 14 at Calvary...
Robert Young
Mar 11, 2014
Young, Robert L. Age 74 of Centerville passed away Tuesday March 11, 2014. Bob was the beloved husband of Karen. They would have been married 50 years in September. He was also the adored father of Theresa (Ed) Busher and Mark (Tracey) Young and precious grandfather to Nicholas, Laura, Natalie, Joseph, Matthew Busher and Michael King. Bob was a manager...
Raymond B. Ebbing
Mar 6, 2014
EBBING, RAYMOND B., age 87 of Dayton passed away Thursday, March 6, 2014. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Theresa Christ. Raymond is survived by his wife of 66 years, Estella Ebbing; children: Bob (Darlene) Ebbing, Charlie (Brenda) Ebbing, Margie (Dave) Harrah, Gayle (Kevin) Shiveley, Mike (Angie) Ebbing and Juanita Houdieshell; 17 grandchildren; 33 great-grandchildren and sisters: Colette...
Michael N. Trigg
Feb 28, 2014
Michael Nash Trigg, 78, of Dayton, Ohio, passed away peacefully February 28th at Walnut Creek Nursing Center. He was the son of the late Chester Speake Trigg and Helen Louise Trigg. He was the loving husband of Jackie, and proud and loving father of Tacy Brown and husband Bill, Tim Trigg and wife Beth, and Pam Chmiel and husband Richard....
Timothy E. Lee
Feb 27, 2014
LEE, Timothy E. age 58 of Troy passed away peacefully on February 27 at his residence. He was born on September 10, 1955 in Dayton, Ohio to Grace (Wehner) Lee of Beavercreek and the late Russell E. Lee. In addition to his mother, he is survived by his wife of 38 years, Candace (Candi Snyder); son Thomas E. Lee (Nichole)...
Alfreda R. Carmody
Feb 19, 2014
CARMODY, Alfreda R. age 90 of Dayton passed away Wednesday February 19, 2014. Alfreda worked in the kitchen at Our Lady of the Rosary for many years. She was preceded in death by her husband James Jr. She is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Jerry and Sylvia Carmody of Beavercreek; a sister, Irene Schumaker; a brother and sister-in-law, Eugene...